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Phoenix Contact RJ45 Connectors | Tech Specs

This episode of Tech Specs is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

November 18, 2020 by TTI, Inc

Semtech Builds Out LoRa Edge Platform for More Precise Tracking and Transport Analytics

Semtech is turning to embedded software and a new hardware reference design to sharpen asset tracking IoT solutions.

October 20, 2020 by Adrian Gibbons

STWIN SensorTile Wireless Industrial Node Development Kit for Industrial IoT Applications

The STWIN SensorTile wireless industrial node (STEVAL-STWINKT1) is a development kit and reference design that simplifies prototyping and testing of advanced industrial IoT applications such as condition monitoring and predictive maintenance.

In partnership with STMicroelectronics

Turnkey i.MX RT solution for Alexa Built-in

NXP’s MCU-based AVS solution provides OEMs with a fully integrated, self-contained, software and hardware solution that includes the i.MX RT106A MCU and a software implementation of a machine learning audio front end for far-field audio processing.

In partnership with Future Electronics

Precisely Capture Servo Motor Position Using a High-Speed Simultaneous Sampling ADC

Autonomous drones and robots utilize small motors. These fast-spinning mini motors require miniature encoders and IC package sizes. This article shows how an optical sinusoidal encoder provides a higher resolution and increased speeds with a 2x3 mm dual simultaneous-sampling SAR-ADC.

August 11, 2020 by Bonnie Baker, Maxim Integrated

Learn to Design a Sensor-to-Cloud Condition Monitoring Application with the SensorTile Wireless Industrial Node (STWIN) Development Kit

Explore today's diverse sensing technologies and how they can be applied to condition monitoring, while learning more about the newest addition to the SensorTile family of form-factor sensor development kits.

In partnership with STMicroelectronics

Electric Bicycles Are at Their Peak. How Are They Designed?

What must e-bike designers consider in building these "green" modes of transportation? Motor power, range, motor type, and more.

July 21, 2020 by Steve Arar

Wi-SUN: the New Wireless Standard Rivaling LoRaWAN and NB-IoT in Smart Cities

A new connectivity protocol shows promise for IoT designs, rivaling LoRaWAN and NB-IoT.

July 07, 2020 by Tyler Charboneau

The Hall-Effect Sensor and the Rise of Electric Power-Assisted Steering

What can Melexis' new hall-effect sensor teach us about non-contact torque sensors and electric power-assisted steering in general?

April 20, 2020 by Steve Arar

Cypress Semiconductor Prototyping Board | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

March 28, 2020 by Mouser Electronics

Ways to Control the Velocity of Servo Motors: ICs, MCUs, and Even Arduino

What methods of servo control can make life easier for designers?

March 18, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

Toshiba eFuse ICs | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

March 14, 2020 by Mouser Electronics

How Fast Is a Quick-Turn for MEMS Oscillators? SiTime Says 48 Hours

Fast prototyping isn't so fast when you have to wait 20 weeks for a MEMS oscillator. SiTime wants to put an end to the wait for designers worldwide.

March 04, 2020 by Robin Mitchell

Dialog Semiconductor Expands into IIoT Market Through Adesto Technologies Acquisition

Dialog Semiconductor and Adesto Technologies have announced that they have signed an agreement for Dialog to acquire all of Adesto’s outstanding shares.

February 29, 2020 by Luke James

Dialog Semiconductor’s IO-Link ICs Bring Connectivity to IIoT Sensors and Actuators

Dialog Semiconductor's latest IO-Link IC integrates advanced circuit protection and low power dissipation into a 3 mm x 3 mm package.

February 26, 2020 by Robin Mitchell

Panasonic’s Multifunctional Secure IC Addresses Industrial IoT Security Concerns

Panasonic recently announced the development of a multifunctional secure IC with the intent of strengthening IoT and industrial device security.

February 12, 2020 by Sophia Valente

Pulse-width Modulation (PWM) Timers in Microcontrollers

This article is the second of a series on microcontroller timers. This article describes a more complex timer called the PWM or pulse-width modulation timer.

February 07, 2020 by Stephen Colley

IIoT Sensors from VocalZoom Include Built-in Data Processing and Wireless Connectivity

VocalZoom’s laser sensors measure location, motion, and vibration levels to monitor critical industrial processes.

February 06, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

Understanding DC Motor Operation Modes and Speed Regulation Techniques

DC motors are ubiquitous machines found in a variety of electronic equipment used in various applications.

February 04, 2020 by Ikimi .O

Processing, Protocols, and Protection: A Closer Look at IoT and IIoT

While IoT and IIoT are based on similar hardware, their specific applications warrant different data processing, protocols, and security considerations. 

January 20, 2020 by Lisa Boneta