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Quad flat no-lead and discrete (or dual) flat no-lead packages provide a welcome increase in component density on a PCB…

Quad flat no-lead and discrete (or dual) flat no-lead packages provide a welcome increase in component density on a PCB area by eliminating leads. However, the solder connection quality cannot be tested by automated optical inspection. This article explores solutions to this often costly problem.

This article outlines traditional half-duplex RS-485 configurations and then presents new alternatives for simplifying…

This article outlines traditional half-duplex RS-485 configurations and then presents new alternatives for simplifying the control interface by eliminating the required control lines and software control code.

In this article we’ll look at the PCB design for a low-noise ±5 V inductorless power supply.

In this article we’ll look at the PCB design for a low-noise ±5 V inductorless power supply.

Texas Instruments’ MSP-EXP432E401Y SimpleLink Ethernet MCU LaunchPad Development Kit is a development platform for the…

Texas Instruments’ MSP-EXP432E401Y SimpleLink Ethernet MCU LaunchPad Development Kit is a development platform for the MSP432E4 family of MCUs, which integrate an Ethernet MAC & PHY, a 120 MHz Arm Cortex-M4F CPU, a broad set of communication peripherals, and high-performance analog and digital functionality.

Vishay’s WSHP2818 is a 10 W automotive grade Power Metal Strip resistor in a 2818 package, and its high power density…

Vishay’s WSHP2818 is a 10 W automotive grade Power Metal Strip resistor in a 2818 package, and its high power density (198 W/in2) saves PCB space, reduces weight, and lowers component count.

SoCs with programmable logic are an essential element of real-time embedded vision systems. Designers can capitalize on…

SoCs with programmable logic are an essential element of real-time embedded vision systems. Designers can capitalize on the power and efficiency of Xilinx's Zynq Ultrascale+ MPSoC devices to implement their designs using Avnet's Embedded Vision Kits and the Xilinx reVISION stack.

Cinch Connectivity Solutions SMP Ganged 4-Port connectors are board-to-board and board-to-cable coax connectors that…

Cinch Connectivity Solutions SMP Ganged 4-Port connectors are board-to-board and board-to-cable coax connectors that provide high-frequency connections with tight spacing.

Cryptocurrency mining has become so rampant that it has had a fairly significant impact on the GPU market and even…

Cryptocurrency mining has become so rampant that it has had a fairly significant impact on the GPU market and even electricity theft.

MicroBlaze is a 32-bit soft RISC processor core, created to accelerate the development of cost-sensitive, high-volume…

MicroBlaze is a 32-bit soft RISC processor core, created to accelerate the development of cost-sensitive, high-volume applications that traditionally required one or more microcontrollers.

In this article, we will take a look at the XDK110 rapid prototyping kit, characterize its hardware, explore its software…

In this article, we will take a look at the XDK110 rapid prototyping kit, characterize its hardware, explore its software environment, and demonstrate connecting the device to the MQTT messaging service.

3M's SlimLine Twin Axial cable assemblies are able to bend, fold, and turn while still providing high-speed data.

3M's SlimLine Twin Axial cable assemblies are able to bend, fold, and turn while still providing high-speed data.

Use a Honeywell particle sensor to measure 2.5 µm PM and 10.0 µm PM concentrations in your environment.

Use a Honeywell particle sensor to measure 2.5 µm PM and 10.0 µm PM concentrations in your environment.

The race for 5G implementation is on. Sprint hopes to use Massive MIMO systems to bridge the gap between 4G and 5G and…

The race for 5G implementation is on. Sprint hopes to use Massive MIMO systems to bridge the gap between 4G and 5G and bring 5G towers to six cities in 2019.

A cybersecurity research group in Israel has recently published a paper in which they describe the MOSQUITO attack—an…

A cybersecurity research group in Israel has recently published a paper in which they describe the MOSQUITO attack—an attack that can reverse speakers and microphones in air-gapped computers, and use them to send data to one another using ultra-sonic frequencies.

Hirose ix industrial connectors are new, standardized miniature ethernet connectors for use in factory automation, data…

Hirose ix industrial connectors are new, standardized miniature ethernet connectors for use in factory automation, data centers, and transportation applications.

In this article, you'll learn how to write the VHDL code for a simple algorithm.

In this article, you'll learn how to write the VHDL code for a simple algorithm.

A new tiny sensor tag and data logger IC offers efficient and accurate monitoring of sensitive assets.

A new tiny sensor tag and data logger IC offers efficient and accurate monitoring of sensitive assets.

What are emergency communications networks? How were they developed and who put them in place? Here's a look at how the…

What are emergency communications networks? How were they developed and who put them in place? Here's a look at how the US spreads information to its populace quickly in case of emergencies.

Digi TransPort Routers provide a secure, reliable, and low-cost cellular connection that can be deployed globally for…

Digi TransPort Routers provide a secure, reliable, and low-cost cellular connection that can be deployed globally for applications including retail, digital signage, transportation, and manufacturing automation.