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ST Introduces Eval Board for Advanced MEMS Sensor Development

ST Introduces Eval Board for Advanced MEMS Sensor Development

STMicroelectronics calls the evaluation board a "professional MEMS tool" for fast plug-and-play evaluation of the company's MEMS sensors.


News Feb 06, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Ceva Talks AI Products and Partnerships at CES 2025

Ceva Talks AI Products and Partnerships at CES 2025

From its updated neural processing units to partnerships with Oritek Semiconductor, MediaTek, and Bestechnic, Ceva is expanding the footprint of its silicon IP.


News Jan 16, 2025 by Jake Hertz
AONDevices Shows Off Sensor Fusion IC Targeting Always-On Designs

AONDevices Shows Off Sensor Fusion IC Targeting Always-On Designs

Announced at CES, the sensor fusion chip detected over a dozen sound classes while performing wake-word recognition, all within the chip’s ultra-low power envelope.


News Jan 15, 2025 by Jake Hertz
How To Streamline the IoT Security Lifecycle

How To Streamline the IoT Security Lifecycle

Security in IoT systems is both an end-to-end problem and a lifecycle challenge. In this article, learn cost-effective ways to craft an enduring, secure IoT implementation.


TDK Lends New Sensors to WeWalk for AI-Integrated Smart Cane

TDK Lends New Sensors to WeWalk for AI-Integrated Smart Cane

This week at CES, TDK introduced new sensors in a life-changing medium: an upgraded smart cane for blind or partially-sighted people.


News Jan 10, 2025 by Duane Benson
Microchip Builds Out Portfolio of Capacitive Touch Controllers

Microchip Builds Out Portfolio of Capacitive Touch Controllers

The new 12-button touch controller is Microchip's first chip that uses the I2C interface. 


News Jan 09, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Nordic Shows Off Multi-Sensor Cellular Prototyping Platform

Nordic Shows Off Multi-Sensor Cellular Prototyping Platform

This week, Nordic Semiconductor took to the CES show floor to demonstrate a solution built to make cellular IoT prototyping a breeze.


News Jan 08, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Industry Weighs in With 2025 Forecasts—Part 2: Company Predictions

Industry Weighs in With 2025 Forecasts—Part 2: Company Predictions

In part 2, we share predictions from a selection of companies on where they see themselves heading in 2025.


News Jan 01, 2025 by Jeff Child
Tradeshows Help Make This a People Business—A Look Back at Four 2024 Events

Tradeshows Help Make This a People Business—A Look Back at Four 2024 Events

Merry Christmas! Never forget that our business is a people business. Enjoy this review of four of the trade shows All About Circuits attended this year, and the great people we met.


News Dec 25, 2024 by Jeff Child
The BBC Micro:bit Adjustable Brightness Alarm: A Radio Shack Remix

The BBC Micro:bit Adjustable Brightness Alarm: A Radio Shack Remix

In this project article, we’ll create a programmable device that alerts users to changes in ambient light levels. Along the way, we’ll learn about astable multivibrators and the Darlington pair.


Projects Nov 20, 2024 by Don Wilcher
Sensor Roundup: New ICs Redefine Precision, Safety, and Efficiency

Sensor Roundup: New ICs Redefine Precision, Safety, and Efficiency

From elderly care facilities to brake pedal systems, these new sensor ICs rely on functionality and accuracy to keep modern monitoring systems up and running.


News Nov 19, 2024 by Darshil Patel
Smart Sensing Made Simple | Tech Guide

Smart Sensing Made Simple | Tech Guide

Control automation engineer David Peterson explores the capabilities of Banner Engineering's U-Gage Ultrasonic Sensor, breaking down the details of sensor technology. Watch now to get started!


Solar Cell Challenges for Indoor IoT Applications

Solar Cell Challenges for Indoor IoT Applications

The intensity and spectrum of indoor lighting are vastly different from sunlight. This means indoor photovoltaic (IPV) technology must also be different. This article discusses those challenges and options for IPV cells, test methods, and standards.


Efabless Announces Custom SoC Design Platform for Edge Machine Learning

Efabless Announces Custom SoC Design Platform for Edge Machine Learning

The RISC-V-based SoC design platform automates workflows and promises 10x higher power efficiency than off-the-shelf solutions


News Oct 16, 2024 by Duane Benson
Evolving Beyond Single-Processor Embedded Systems for IoT Edge Sensor Nodes

Evolving Beyond Single-Processor Embedded Systems for IoT Edge Sensor Nodes

Learn how system partitioning can optimize IoT edge sensor node operation by intelligently separating the analog sensors that measure slowly varying signals from the communication networks using high-speed digital signals.


Infineon’s CO2 Sensor Precisely Monitors Indoor Air Quality

Infineon’s CO2 Sensor Precisely Monitors Indoor Air Quality

The new sensor leverages photoacoustic spectroscopy to precisely detect carbon dioxide levels in a compact package.


News Sep 20, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Broadcasting Custom Advertising Data on the nRF52 DK: A Bluetooth LE Tutorial

Broadcasting Custom Advertising Data on the nRF52 DK: A Bluetooth LE Tutorial

Learn how to turn an nRF52 development kit into a Bluetooth Low Energy beacon that broadcasts either static or dynamic custom data.


The Lowdown on Wi-Fi HaLow

The Lowdown on Wi-Fi HaLow

Learn about Wi-Fi HaLow, a long-range, low-power wireless standard for IoT applications.


Toshiba TPD4163F/TPD4164F DC Motor Drivers and Controllers | New Product Brief

Toshiba TPD4163F/TPD4164F DC Motor Drivers and Controllers | New Product Brief

Toshiba TPD4163F/TPD4164F DC Motor Drivers and Controllers are high-voltage power ICs designed for efficient PWM control, utilizing a robust SOI process. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Faster, Higher, Stronger: Reflections on Olympics Technology Past and Present

Faster, Higher, Stronger: Reflections on Olympics Technology Past and Present

The 2024 Olympic Games officially start today. The games may be an athletic competition, but they rely on cutting-edge technology to ensure safety and accuracy in the arena and entertainment worldwide.


News Jul 26, 2024 by Duane Benson