In this how-to article, we explore the use of I2C EERAM to save critical program variables when power fails and restore them when power returns to easily…
In this how-to article, we explore the use of I2C EERAM to save critical program variables when power fails and restore them when power returns to easily preserve program continuity.
With a variety of different single board computers, it can be difficult to choose which computer is right for your…
With a variety of different single board computers, it can be difficult to choose which computer is right for your project. This article will look at the basics of three single board computers available.
In this teardown, we investigate the PCBs, LCD, motors, and ribbon cables found inside the wireless all-in-one Epson…
In this teardown, we investigate the PCBs, LCD, motors, and ribbon cables found inside the wireless all-in-one Epson XP-330 Printer.
Increasing the power efficiency in IoT and other low power, battery-operated devices requires a number of strategies that…
Increasing the power efficiency in IoT and other low power, battery-operated devices requires a number of strategies that reduce energy consumption during both the active and sleep modes.
In this teardown, we examine the PCBs and the main ICs found inside the Leeo Smart Alert Nightlight.
In this teardown, we examine the PCBs and the main ICs found inside the Leeo Smart Alert Nightlight.
Enter the world of the Internet of Things by building your own IoT notification device.
Enter the world of the Internet of Things by building your own IoT notification device.
Intel Optane Memory modules are the result of the 3D XPoint memory paired with Intel IP to deliver unprecedented performance.
Intel Optane Memory modules are the result of the 3D XPoint memory paired with Intel IP to deliver unprecedented performance.
Check out the insides of a USB CD drive in this Teardown Tuesday!
Check out the insides of a USB CD drive in this Teardown Tuesday!
Use an Arduino/Genuino 101, a TI SensorTag, and an SD shield to build a BLE multi-sensor data logger that records…
Use an Arduino/Genuino 101, a TI SensorTag, and an SD shield to build a BLE multi-sensor data logger that records temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, ambient light and more.
In this teardown, we inspect the PCBs and their major components (ICs) found inside Microsoft's Xbox 360 Kinect.
In this teardown, we inspect the PCBs and their major components (ICs) found inside Microsoft's Xbox 360 Kinect.
This article details the problems encountered when trying to maximize channel count, discusses the traditional method…
This article details the problems encountered when trying to maximize channel count, discusses the traditional method used to control a group of switches and the associated drawbacks, presents the solution offered by SPI controlled analog switches, and introduces the SPI controlled ADI precision switches.
Cypress’ FL-L NOR Flash memory family provides embedded systems operating at extended temperatures with storage of…
Cypress’ FL-L NOR Flash memory family provides embedded systems operating at extended temperatures with storage of critical data.
Global demands for NAND Flash Memory has far outstripped production. Here's some info on why and how this shortage occurred.
Global demands for NAND Flash Memory has far outstripped production. Here's some info on why and how this shortage occurred.
TI’s CC2640R2F SimpleLink Ultra-Low Energy Wireless MCUs integrate an ARM Cortex-M3 and RF core to support Bluetooth…
TI’s CC2640R2F SimpleLink Ultra-Low Energy Wireless MCUs integrate an ARM Cortex-M3 and RF core to support Bluetooth 4.2 and Bluetooth 5 low energy applications.
Researchers at Duke have developed a way to spray a transparent digital storage onto just about anything.
Researchers at Duke have developed a way to spray a transparent digital storage onto just about anything.
NXP’s LPC54600 MCU family has the performance, efficiency, and connectivity for next-generation IoT applications.
NXP’s LPC54600 MCU family has the performance, efficiency, and connectivity for next-generation IoT applications.
Technology giant IBM has managed to reliably store data into one atom using magnetism. What does such a demonstration of…
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?
The Amazon Kindle Fire tablet is a 7" color tablet. This Teardown Tuesday opens one up and looks inside.
The Amazon Kindle Fire tablet is a 7" color tablet. This Teardown Tuesday opens one up and looks inside.
The FPGA can be a great addition to your arsenal, but it requires some adjustments to the way a microcontroller jockey thinks.
The FPGA can be a great addition to your arsenal, but it requires some adjustments to the way a microcontroller jockey thinks.
If being one of the inventors of the most widely used battery cathodes in the world wasn’t already good enough, Dr.…
If being one of the inventors of the most widely used battery cathodes in the world wasn’t already good enough, Dr. John Goodenough was also recently in the news for a new solid state battery that not only surpassed the charge density of the lithium-ion battery, but promised to be much safer, more efficient, cheaper, and longer lasting than the current standard.
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