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Energy Harvesting Roundup: 4 New Designs Tap Into Ambient Energy

Energy Harvesting Roundup: 4 New Designs Tap Into Ambient Energy

With more low-power IoT devices flooding the market, researchers and developers are getting creative with power solutions—with some turning to unique energy harvesting techniques.


News Jul 04, 2023 by Aaron Carman
Nordic Packs Multiple Functions in New PMIC for Low-power Designs

Nordic Packs Multiple Functions in New PMIC for Low-power Designs

The latest IC from Nordic Semiconductor enables more efficient power management with less space and no code.


News Jul 03, 2023 by Aaron Carman
Electrochromic and Electrophoretic Technologies Shine in Low-Power Displays

Electrochromic and Electrophoretic Technologies Shine in Low-Power Displays

Ultra-thin, flexible, and low-power displays support wireless, IoT, and energy-harvesting applications that continue to bring intelligence to more products. This article examines two of the most popular low-power reflective display technologies—electrochromic and electrophoretic.


Inspired by Synapses, Researchers Improve Resistive Switching Memory

Inspired by Synapses, Researchers Improve Resistive Switching Memory

The team has claimed to solve a common problem in conventional resistive switching memories by introducing a chemical element: barium.


News Jun 30, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Toshiba’s New MCUs Support Firmware Updates Without Pausing Operation

Toshiba’s New MCUs Support Firmware Updates Without Pausing Operation

The new family of microcontrollers is designed to enable over-the-air firmware updates without interrupting the execution of instructions.


News Jun 29, 2023 by Jake Hertz
ADVANTECH ICAM 520 Industrial AI Camera | New Product Brief

ADVANTECH ICAM 520 Industrial AI Camera | New Product Brief

The Advantech ICAM-520 Industrial AI Camera is a comprehensive and rugged solution designed for Edge AI vision applications. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Gain Definitions for the Y-Factor Method of NF Measurements: Available Gain or Insertion Gain?

Gain Definitions for the Y-Factor Method of NF Measurements: Available Gain or Insertion Gain?

The Y-factor method is a widely used technique for measuring the gain and noise figure (NF) of RF components. This article will help you understand the differences between the insertion gain and the available gain, while avoiding potentially significant errors when measuring the noise figure.


Qualcomm Releases Satellite Modems for Remote IoT Asset Tracking

Qualcomm Releases Satellite Modems for Remote IoT Asset Tracking

The new modems are designed for IoT non-terrestrial networks, making them potentially useful for remote monitoring and asset tracking.


News Jun 27, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Securing BLE Connections—An Overview of the Security Protocol

Securing BLE Connections—An Overview of the Security Protocol

Learn about Bluetooth LE's security features and tools, how to use them, and understand how they keep connections secure.


One Year Later, Renesas Details the Status of Its Reality AI Acquisition

One Year Later, Renesas Details the Status of Its Reality AI Acquisition

Renesas has a lot to show in the one year since it acquired the startup Reality AI.


News Jun 22, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Particle Launches Resources To Take IoT from Prototype to Production

Particle Launches Resources To Take IoT from Prototype to Production

At its annual Spectra conference, today Particle is rolling out hardware and software products aimed at making IoT more accessible for all.


News Jun 21, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Nordic Semiconductor Releases Low-cost Wi-Fi 6 IC Option

Nordic Semiconductor Releases Low-cost Wi-Fi 6 IC Option

The new Wi-Fi companion IC adds Wi-Fi 6 capabilities to an embedded system.


News Jun 20, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Exclusive—Titan Haptics Debuts Clustered Array to Serve Non-standard Designs

Exclusive—Titan Haptics Debuts Clustered Array to Serve Non-standard Designs

Launched here today, Titan’s clustered array motor approach enables engineers to combine multiple haptic motors into an array that meets their exact application needs.


News Jun 20, 2023 by Jeff Child
PHOENIX CONTACT FQ Board-to-Board PCB Connector | Featured Product Spotlight

PHOENIX CONTACT FQ Board-to-Board PCB Connector | Featured Product Spotlight

The Phoenix Contact FQ universal board-to-board PCB connectors offer exceptional versatility and reliable connections through a double-sided contact system. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Breaking Down the BLE Link Layer—The 7 States of Bluetooth LE Radio

Breaking Down the BLE Link Layer—The 7 States of Bluetooth LE Radio

Explore the seven states of the Bluetooth LE radio, how the link layer state machine manages the LE radio, and the roles of these states in wireless communication.


What is an Application-specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC)?

What is an Application-specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC)?

Indispensable for modern electrical engineering, application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) form a diverse group of integrated circuits (ICs) that help designers to optimize sophisticated electronic devices.


IMEC Hits New Peak In Its Timeline of Ultra-wideband Innovations

IMEC Hits New Peak In Its Timeline of Ultra-wideband Innovations

IMEC’s history of developing UWB hardware continues with its transmitter-receiver solution.


News Jun 14, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Digilent Completes Tiny Test Equipment Trilogy With Analog Discovery 3

Digilent Completes Tiny Test Equipment Trilogy With Analog Discovery 3

Designers have an all-new tool for portable testing that only requires a USB cable and a computer.


News Jun 13, 2023 by Aaron Carman
Silicon Labs Rolls Dual-band SoC for Long-range Wireless Protocols

Silicon Labs Rolls Dual-band SoC for Long-range Wireless Protocols

A new SoC from Silicon Labs supports multiple protocols and is optimized for Amazon Sidewalk.


News Jun 12, 2023 by Jake Hertz
NXP Releases New Processor Family to Support Linux-based Edge Devices

NXP Releases New Processor Family to Support Linux-based Edge Devices

The latest NXP edge processor has built-in support for a familiar development tool.


News Jun 08, 2023 by Aaron Carman