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Can You Power a Circuit With a UV Sensor?

Can You Power a Circuit With a UV Sensor?

During a recent visit to KMITL’s new KAISEM institute in Bangkok, Thailand, All About Circuits spoke with researchers exploring whether a UV sensor could do more than detect light: could it power part of a circuit, too?


News Jun 26, 2025 by Luke James
Design Wins: Smart Locks, High-Speed Cameras, and Switching Innovation

Design Wins: Smart Locks, High-Speed Cameras, and Switching Innovation

From secure smart locks to resilient RF switching, these design wins showcase how collaboration and component innovation are advancing connected devices across industries.


News Jun 23, 2025 by Luke James
Introduction to Narrowband Angle Modulation

Introduction to Narrowband Angle Modulation

Using a simple example, this article examines the frequency spectra of frequency-modulated (FM) and phase-modulated (PM) waves for a low modulation index.


Taoglas PC60 and PC66 Cellular PCB Antennas | New Product Brief

Taoglas PC60 and PC66 Cellular PCB Antennas | New Product Brief

Taoglas PC60 and PC66 Cellular PCB Antennas provide compact, high-performance 5G, 4G, and LTE connectivity across a wide 617MHz to 6000MHz frequency range. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Implementing Phoenix Contact QUINT4 Power Supplies for Reliable and Efficient Power Management | Tech Guide

Implementing Phoenix Contact QUINT4 Power Supplies for Reliable and Efficient Power Management | Tech Guide

In this Tech Guide, we explore the Phoenix Contact QUINT4 Power Supplies—rugged, high-performance solutions designed for demanding industrial environments. Watch now to get started!


Implementing ROHM SiC Schottky Barrier Diodes for Efficient Power Conversion | Tech Guide

Implementing ROHM SiC Schottky Barrier Diodes for Efficient Power Conversion | Tech Guide

In this Tech Guide, we dive into the design and integration of ROHM's Automotive Grade SiC Schottky Barrier Diodes for next-generation EV chargers and DC/DC converters. Watch now to get started!


Mini-Circuits PMA1-14LN+ Low Noise Amplifier | New Product Brief

Mini-Circuits PMA1-14LN+ Low Noise Amplifier | New Product Brief

Mini-Circuits PMA1-14LN+ Low Noise Amplifier is a compact, wideband pHEMT MMIC amplifier designed for high-performance RF applications from 50 MHz to 10 GHz. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


A New Ratiometric Data Acquisition Circuit for Unequal Supply and Reference Voltages

A New Ratiometric Data Acquisition Circuit for Unequal Supply and Reference Voltages

This article introduces a new ratiometric data-acquisition system design for use with remote sensors. As we’ll see, it reduces error by employing matched resistor divider networks.


KYOCERA AVX Tantalum Polymer Capacitors | Digital Datasheet

KYOCERA AVX Tantalum Polymer Capacitors | Digital Datasheet

KYOCERA AVX Tantalum Polymer Capacitors offer high voltage performance in ultra-compact, low-profile packages, making them ideal for power-dense, space-constrained designs. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Harwin Kontrol Single-Row Industrial Connectors | New Product Brief

Harwin Kontrol Single-Row Industrial Connectors | New Product Brief

Harwin Kontrol Single-Row Industrial Connectors are durable, high-performance connectors with a compact 1.27mm pitch, rated for 1.2A per contact and data rates up to 3Gbit/s. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


NXP Reveals NFC Tags to Meet EU’s Upcoming Digital Passport Requirements

NXP Reveals NFC Tags to Meet EU’s Upcoming Digital Passport Requirements

The NFC tag can provide secure memory, advanced connectivity, and robust authentication—all while meeting the EU's digital passport rules.


News Jun 12, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Understanding the Differences Between Phase and Frequency Modulation

Understanding the Differences Between Phase and Frequency Modulation

Learn why phase modulation (PM) and frequency modulation (FM) can produce waveforms that are nearly identical or completely different from one another, depending on the nature of the message signal.


A Guide to Calculating IM3 and IP3 for Nonlinear RF Circuits

A Guide to Calculating IM3 and IP3 for Nonlinear RF Circuits

Learn to confidently determine intermodulation distortion products and the third-order intercept point of RF circuits by working through a selection of example problems.


Renesas’ New MPU Tackles HMI Challenges Head On With Built-In Memory

Renesas’ New MPU Tackles HMI Challenges Head On With Built-In Memory

Tailored for advanced human-machine interfaces, the new RZ/A3M MPU can reduce system cost by integrating memory and simplifying PCB design.


News May 30, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Microchip Packs New MCU With Analog Features to Streamline Sensor Design

Microchip Packs New MCU With Analog Features to Streamline Sensor Design

Microchip's latest 8-bit microcontrollers may simplify sensor design with their integrated, low-power analog peripherals.


News May 28, 2025 by Arjun Nijhawan
Understanding Intermodulation Distortion and the Third-Order Intercept Point In RF Systems

Understanding Intermodulation Distortion and the Third-Order Intercept Point In RF Systems

Learn how the two-tone input test helps us evaluate the nonlinearity of RF systems operating on real-world signals.


Startup Innatera Claims World’s First Mass-Market Neuromorphic Edge MCU

Startup Innatera Claims World’s First Mass-Market Neuromorphic Edge MCU

The new processor reportedly offers 100x lower latency and 500x lower energy consumption than conventional AI processors.


News May 27, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Polyn Tapes Out First Neuromorphic Analog Signal Processing Chip

Polyn Tapes Out First Neuromorphic Analog Signal Processing Chip

Polyn's NASP chip is an analog neuromorphic processor that enables ultra-low-power, real-time signal processing directly at the sensor.


News May 22, 2025 by Luke James
Silicon Labs Debuts Its First 22 nm SoC Aimed at Smart Lighting and More

Silicon Labs Debuts Its First 22 nm SoC Aimed at Smart Lighting and More

Announced today, the SoC taps a new technology node, enabling it to integrate larger memory blocks and execute at higher frequencies without compromising power efficiency.


News May 21, 2025 by Jake Hertz
ST’s AI Sensor First to Track Both Everyday Motion and Extreme Impact

ST’s AI Sensor First to Track Both Everyday Motion and Extreme Impact

The compact AI-enabled sensor captures both routine movement and high-g impacts, enabling smarter wearables and IoT devices.


News May 19, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell