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2017 Goes Big on Tiny Electronics: A Bluetooth SoC, Satellite Communication Module, and Linux SBC

2017 Goes Big on Tiny Electronics: A Bluetooth SoC, Satellite Communication Module, and Linux SBC

In the last two months, some impressively tiny systems were unveiled or released.


News Apr 14, 2017 by Tim Youngblood
Cache Coherent Interconnect IP for Machine Learning SoCs

Cache Coherent Interconnect IP for Machine Learning SoCs

A new interconnect IP takes on processing and functional safety challenges in chipsets designed for ADAS and autonomous vehicle systems.


News Apr 11, 2017 by Majeed Ahmad
Dell OEM Edge Gateway 5000 Series | New Product Brief

Dell OEM Edge Gateway 5000 Series | New Product Brief

The Dell Edge Gateway 5000 series provide secure data collection and analysis for legacy and modern systems in commercial and industrial settings, reducing network bandwidth and response latency.


IBM Demonstrates Storing Data in Individual Atoms

IBM Demonstrates Storing Data in Individual Atoms

Technology giant IBM has managed to reliably store data into one atom using magnetism. What does such a demonstration of data density present and does this affect the continuing trend of smaller electronics?


News Apr 04, 2017 by Robin Mitchell
Track Overhead Flights with a Raspberry Pi Zero Wireless, a Software Defined Radio, and FlightAware

Track Overhead Flights with a Raspberry Pi Zero Wireless, a Software Defined Radio, and FlightAware

This article shows you two ways to use a Raspberry Pi Zero Wireless to track flights in your area. It also demonstrates how it can control a 64×64 RGB matrix.


Projects Apr 03, 2017 by Mark Hughes
Determining the Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR) of Capacitors

Determining the Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR) of Capacitors

Learn more about the importance of capacitor ESR, how to measure it, and what factors can affect your measurements.


Finding Maximums in Noisy Data

Finding Maximums in Noisy Data

In this article, we'll first study types of noise and then try to eliminate them by filtering the data. Finally, we'll try to find peaks in that data.


Capturing IMU Data with a BNO055 Absolute Orientation Sensor

Capturing IMU Data with a BNO055 Absolute Orientation Sensor

The BNO055 is an absolute orientation sensor from Bosch that combines sensor data and a microprocessor to filter and combine the data, giving users their absolute orientation in space.


Projects Mar 22, 2017 by Mark Hughes
BeagleBone Blue for Robotics Applications: The Latest BeagleBone Single Board Computer

BeagleBone Blue for Robotics Applications: The Latest BeagleBone Single Board Computer

The BeagleBone Blue is now available. You can learn more about this open source robotics computer and its BeagleBone predecessors here.


News Mar 17, 2017 by Tim Youngblood
Simple Home Automation with a Remotely Accessed Raspberry Pi: An Investigation into Dataplicity

Simple Home Automation with a Remotely Accessed Raspberry Pi: An Investigation into Dataplicity

AAC writer Johnathan Powell investigated Dataplicity, a program that allows remote access to and control of Raspberry Pis. Here are his conclusions.


News Mar 16, 2017 by Johnathan Powell
How Silicon Photonics Are Helping Data Centers Keep Up with the IoT, Big Data, and Cloud Computing

How Silicon Photonics Are Helping Data Centers Keep Up with the IoT, Big Data, and Cloud Computing

The use of photonics in networking and electronics is one of many possible solutions for handling the growing demand on data centers.


News Mar 11, 2017 by Chantelle Dubois
The MAXREFDES155 Development Kit for IoT Security

The MAXREFDES155 Development Kit for IoT Security

Maxim just released the MAXREFDES155 development kit and reference design aimed to secure IoT systems. Learn more about it here.


News Mar 09, 2017 by Tim Youngblood
Robust, High-Speed Serial Communication: A New RS-422/485 Transceiver from Maxim

Robust, High-Speed Serial Communication: A New RS-422/485 Transceiver from Maxim

The MAX14775E offers high-performance capabilities that make it especially suitable for data transfer in harsh environments.


Digi’s XBee Cellular LTE Cat 1 Embedded Modems | New Product Brief

Digi’s XBee Cellular LTE Cat 1 Embedded Modems | New Product Brief

Digi’s XBee Cellular LTE Cat 1 embedded modems allow for low-cost LTE connectivity.


Creating a Simple Data Logger with the RIOT (Realtime Internet of Things) Framework

Creating a Simple Data Logger with the RIOT (Realtime Internet of Things) Framework

In this project, we will demonstrate the simplicity of RIOT by creating a data logger that will plot levels of light onto a graph on a PC server application.


Projects Mar 08, 2017 by Robin Mitchell
Developing Smarter, Safer Cars with ADAS (Automotive Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) IP

Developing Smarter, Safer Cars with ADAS (Automotive Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) IP

Optimizing performance, safety, and reliability in ADAS applications via design, verification, and processor IP and a holistic design approach.


Samsung Pushes for 5G with Market-Ready RFIC Chip and Growing List of Corporate Partners

Samsung Pushes for 5G with Market-Ready RFIC Chip and Growing List of Corporate Partners

Samsung plans to show off the potential of its 5G technology by establishing fixed wireless networks.


News Mar 07, 2017 by Dr. Steve Arar
Using a SIM900A to Send Sensor Data to a Website

Using a SIM900A to Send Sensor Data to a Website

In this article, I'll show you how I used one of my SIM900A GSM modules to send temperature and relative humidity to my personal website.


Promising Research for Carbon Nanotube Technology in Electrical Cabling Fabrication

Promising Research for Carbon Nanotube Technology in Electrical Cabling Fabrication

An overview of research being done on the use of carbon nanotubes in cabling.


Commercial Protocols and Aerospace Cabling: Finding the Right Balance

Commercial Protocols and Aerospace Cabling: Finding the Right Balance

Some tips for choosing the right the type of cable for your desired application.