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How to Interpret IMU Sensor Data for Dead-Reckoning: Rotation Matrix Creation

How to Interpret IMU Sensor Data for Dead-Reckoning: Rotation Matrix Creation

Working with IMUs can maddening for a variety of reasons, but what scares people the most is usually the math.


UnitedSiC Announces SiC JFET Family for Low Power AC-DC Flyback Converters

UnitedSiC Announces SiC JFET Family for Low Power AC-DC Flyback Converters

These normally-ON devices are well-suited to form the nucleus of cascode-based 20-100 Watt flyback products.


News Mar 28, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
New LED Drivers from Taiwan Semiconductor Reach Many Automotive Applications

New LED Drivers from Taiwan Semiconductor Reach Many Automotive Applications

Taiwan Semiconductor releases two new low-side constant current regulators for automotive LEDs.


News Mar 22, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
New RF-Sampling Transceivers From TI Feature Industry’s Widest Frequency Range

New RF-Sampling Transceivers From TI Feature Industry’s Widest Frequency Range

New quad- and dual-channel transceivers are designed for radar, software-defined radio, and 5G applications.


News Mar 07, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
New RGB LED Controller from TI Aims to Simplify Firmware Design

New RGB LED Controller from TI Aims to Simplify Firmware Design

The LP5030 is intended to improve and simplify LED-based user interfaces in routers, handheld devices, and many other consumer-electronics applications.


News Feb 27, 2019 by Robert Keim
New Current-Mode Controller from STMicro Brings High Power Factor to LED Lighting

New Current-Mode Controller from STMicro Brings High Power Factor to LED Lighting

STMicroelectronics claims this new power controller improves efficiency and performance in LED applications.


News Feb 22, 2019 by Robert Keim
Sensors for IoT, Robotics, and Mobile: ams Optical Imaging Sensors Roundup

Sensors for IoT, Robotics, and Mobile: ams Optical Imaging Sensors Roundup

An update on some new ams optical imaging sensors coming down the pipe in 2019.


News Jan 20, 2019 by Mark Hughes
Sensors Behind Device Screens, Expression Tracking, and a New SDK: Facial Recognition Roundup

Sensors Behind Device Screens, Expression Tracking, and a New SDK: Facial Recognition Roundup

A look at some facial recognition-related info from around the industry.


News Jan 18, 2019 by Kate Smith
ROHM Semiconductor Automotive LED Drivers | New Product Brief

ROHM Semiconductor Automotive LED Drivers | New Product Brief

ROHM Automotive LED drivers include boost, buck-boost, constant current, and serial-in parallel-out variants.


Achieving Angle of Light Detection: Silicon Nanowires Emulate a Gecko’s Ears

Achieving Angle of Light Detection: Silicon Nanowires Emulate a Gecko’s Ears

Researchers from Stanford University have created an experimental setup that may see future cameras and other light detecting systems record both intensity and angle of incoming light. What applications does angular detection offer? How does it work? And what does this story have to do with Gecko ears?


News Nov 02, 2018 by Robin Mitchell
Panasonic PIR Motion Sensors | Featured Product Spotlight

Panasonic PIR Motion Sensors | Featured Product Spotlight

Panasonic PIR Motion Sensors are PIR sensors that use Panasonic proprietary technology for lower current consumption, high signal-to-noise ratio, and simpler design.


American Bright IR Series | Digital Datasheet

American Bright IR Series | Digital Datasheet

American Bright offers a full line of infrared devices for analog and digital controllers.


American Bright ezyLED | Digital Datasheet

American Bright ezyLED | Digital Datasheet

American Bright's ezyLED shrinks LED system designs by removing the need for external passives and integrates a driver IC, allowing it to be directly connected to a 12 V or 24 V supply.


TE Connectivity LUMAWISE Endurance N Enhanced Base | Featured Product Spotlight

TE Connectivity LUMAWISE Endurance N Enhanced Base | Featured Product Spotlight

TE Connectivity’s LUMAWISE Endurance N Enhanced Base is a platform for developing and manufacturing street and outdoor lighting controllers.


Hardware Assessment: OPB9000 Reflective Light Sensor from TTElectronics

Hardware Assessment: OPB9000 Reflective Light Sensor from TTElectronics

The OPB9000 is a reflective light sensor from TTElectronics with programmable output and sensitivity levels.


Projects Jul 27, 2018 by Mark Hughes
Choosing the Right Transistor: Understanding Dynamic MOSFET Parameters

Choosing the Right Transistor: Understanding Dynamic MOSFET Parameters

In this article, we’ll discuss MOSFET characteristics related to transient conditions and switch-mode operation.


Beyond the Optocoupler: Understanding Digital Isolators

Beyond the Optocoupler: Understanding Digital Isolators

Optocouplers are undoubtedly effective, but alternative isolation technologies may be a better choice for your application.


Selecting and Implementing Photovoltaic Cells for Solar-Powered Devices

Selecting and Implementing Photovoltaic Cells for Solar-Powered Devices

This article discusses details that will help you choose the right kind of solar cell and successfully incorporate it into your next project.


TE Connectivity Buchanan WireMate Connector Surface Mount (TB Series) | Tech Specs

TE Connectivity Buchanan WireMate Connector Surface Mount (TB Series) | Tech Specs

TE Connectivity offers a two-piece pluggable SMT connector solution: the Buchanan WireMate connector Surface Mount TB series.


new products May 24, 2018 by TTI, Inc
SL Power TE150 Single Output Power Supply | New Product Brief

SL Power TE150 Single Output Power Supply | New Product Brief

SL Power’s TE150 series is a compact, 150 W external power supply that meets US and European efficiency requirements.