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

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.


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

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.


News Jul 21, 2020 by Dr. Steve Arar
Wi-SUN: the New Wireless Standard Rivaling LoRaWAN and NB-IoT in Smart Cities

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.


News Jul 07, 2020 by Tyler Charboneau
The Hall-Effect Sensor and the Rise of Electric Power-Assisted Steering

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?


News Apr 20, 2020 by Dr. Steve Arar
Cypress Semiconductor Prototyping Board | New Product Brief

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.


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

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

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


News Mar 18, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
Toshiba eFuse ICs | New Product Brief

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.


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

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.


News Mar 04, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
Dialog Semiconductor Expands into IIoT Market Through Adesto Technologies Acquisition

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.


News Feb 29, 2020 by Luke James
Dialog Semiconductor’s IO-Link ICs Bring Connectivity to IIoT Sensors and Actuators

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.


News Feb 26, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
Panasonic’s Multifunctional Secure IC Addresses Industrial IoT Security Concerns

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.


News Feb 12, 2020 by Sophia Valente
Pulse-width Modulation (PWM) Timers in Microcontrollers

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.


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

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.


News Feb 06, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
Understanding DC Motor Operation Modes and Speed Regulation Techniques

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.


News Feb 04, 2020 by Ikimi .O
Processing, Protocols, and Protection: A Closer Look at IoT and IIoT

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. 


News Jan 20, 2020 by Lisa Boneta.
How an Internal Faraday Shield and Small Ci-O Improve Optocoupler Galvanic Isolation

How an Internal Faraday Shield and Small Ci-O Improve Optocoupler Galvanic Isolation

This article discusses how the use of three key design methods utilized in optocouplers improves galvanic isolation performance and presents an accompanying high voltage surge test as proof. 


AI-focused Education Indicates That Industry 4.0 is Closer Than We Think

AI-focused Education Indicates That Industry 4.0 is Closer Than We Think

This article reviews how AI is making its way into education, which in turn may direct the future of Industry 4.0.


News Jan 11, 2020 by Cabe Atwell
How Software Automation in PCBA Manufacturing Helps Quicken Innovation

How Software Automation in PCBA Manufacturing Helps Quicken Innovation

Manufacturing still takes a large portion of time in the electrical engineering cycle. This article discusses how software-driven automation and the IIoT can help hasten the manufacturing process.


u-blox Multiradio Module Outfitted for Wi-Fi 5 & BLE 5 in Vehicles and Industrial Devices

u-blox Multiradio Module Outfitted for Wi-Fi 5 & BLE 5 in Vehicles and Industrial Devices

The JODY-W2 series features dual-band Wi-Fi 2.4GHz and 5GHz 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and dual-mode Bluetooth 5.


News Dec 02, 2019 by Cabe Atwell
Introduction to Adaptive Front Lighting Systems (AFS)

Introduction to Adaptive Front Lighting Systems (AFS)

Learn more about the design considerations that go into developing adaptive automotive lighting solutions.