This article explores the schematic design and basic features of a smart programmable wireless controller module I designed: the WiCard.
This article explores the schematic design and basic features of a smart programmable wireless controller module I designed: the WiCard.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In this teardown, we disassemble a game-streaming device called the Steam Link.
In this teardown, we disassemble a game-streaming device called the Steam Link.
There's a new standard for the air! Focused on user experience, IEEE 802.11ax-2019 promises to have you loving your Wi-Fi…
There's a new standard for the air! Focused on user experience, IEEE 802.11ax-2019 promises to have you loving your Wi-Fi even more! This article takes a look at the proposed standard.
Embrace the power of Power over Ethernet with Microchip's Ethernet of Everything!
Embrace the power of Power over Ethernet with Microchip's Ethernet of Everything!
Connected industrial machines can sense a wide array of information used to make key decisions within the Industrial…
Connected industrial machines can sense a wide array of information used to make key decisions within the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). A sensor within an edge node can be spatially far removed from any data aggregation point. It must connect through a gateway that links edge data with a network.
The growing use of wireless data is driving demand for communication systems that can transmit more data with greater…
The growing use of wireless data is driving demand for communication systems that can transmit more data with greater energy efficiency, in order to both cut operating costs and, in mobile devices, to increase battery life.
Designing for the IoT comes with a unique set of challenges that require unique hardware solutions to overcome. Learn how…
Designing for the IoT comes with a unique set of challenges that require unique hardware solutions to overcome. Learn how smart passive sensors (SPSs)—sensors that function without a battery and without a microcontroller—are an example of IoT-specific design.
This article looks at new technologies regarding the existing cable network, in particular, power amplifier digital predistortion.
This article looks at new technologies regarding the existing cable network, in particular, power amplifier digital predistortion.
The next step of wide-area wireless connection is to bring the power of wireless to machine type communications (MTC).…
The next step of wide-area wireless connection is to bring the power of wireless to machine type communications (MTC). This will drive a revolution in services that will span sectors as diverse as manufacturing, city management, transportation, and energy.
The industrial Internet of Things (IoT) encompasses the broad transformation underway that will make pervasive sensing…
The industrial Internet of Things (IoT) encompasses the broad transformation underway that will make pervasive sensing across connected machines not just a competitive advantage, but an essential fundamental service. The industrial IoT starts with the edge node, which is the sensing and measurement entry point of interest.
Take a look at the inner workings of the Altivar Process ATV630U15M3.
Take a look at the inner workings of the Altivar Process ATV630U15M3.
Digital power supplies are widely employed in high-end servers, storage, telecom brick modules, and more. For these…
Digital power supplies are widely employed in high-end servers, storage, telecom brick modules, and more. For these applications, isolation is often required. This article discusses the digital isolation techniques with Analog Devices’ iCoupler products in digital power supply design.
The latest Bluetooth Specification provides features that allow increased speed and increased transmission distance. This…
The latest Bluetooth Specification provides features that allow increased speed and increased transmission distance. This article provides information about the various bit data paths used in the latest specifications.
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