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In this how-to article, we explore the use of I2C EERAM to save critical program variables when power fails and restore…

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Veteran engineers and market forecasters alike have fears of an impending component shortage this year. What evidence is…

Veteran engineers and market forecasters alike have fears of an impending component shortage this year. What evidence is there to suggest such a claim and if true, how will engineers be affected?

With more and more computers in the world and the increase in inter-connectivity, security is paramount for everyday…

With more and more computers in the world and the increase in inter-connectivity, security is paramount for everyday life. New solutions that work towards integrating security for both software and hardware vulnerabilities are being released.

Carnegie Mellon's new programming language helps make energy harvesting systems more reliable.

Carnegie Mellon's new programming language helps make energy harvesting systems more reliable.

The Raspberry Pi Compute is getting a transformation with a big improvement in RAM and CPU speed.

The Raspberry Pi Compute is getting a transformation with a big improvement in RAM and CPU speed.

Learn how embedded FPGAs work and what advantages they offer.

Learn how embedded FPGAs work and what advantages they offer.

Lutron Caseta Wireless offers home automation that includes lights and shades.

Lutron Caseta Wireless offers home automation that includes lights and shades.

Researchers at Cornell University have engineered a new magnetic material that could potentially make electronics 100…

Researchers at Cornell University have engineered a new magnetic material that could potentially make electronics 100 times “greener”. Could this (finally) be the dawn of room-temperature superconductors?

Researchers at IBM’s Zurich laboratory have demonstrated the feasibility of 3 bits-per-cell storage using phase-change…

Researchers at IBM’s Zurich laboratory have demonstrated the feasibility of 3 bits-per-cell storage using phase-change memory (PCM) technology under large temperature fluctuations.

In this Retro Teardown, we will look at the history of the Commodore 64 and then tear one apart!

In this Retro Teardown, we will look at the history of the Commodore 64 and then tear one apart!

Ever wonder what's inside a credit card machine? In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at one!

Ever wonder what's inside a credit card machine? In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at one!

This is a guide to purchasing laptops for CS and engineering students.

This is a guide to purchasing laptops for CS and engineering students.

With the release of Pokemon Go!, Pokemon is finding its way back into the minds of millions. What's inside of a Pokemon…

With the release of Pokemon Go!, Pokemon is finding its way back into the minds of millions. What's inside of a Pokemon Red cartridge?

File systems can be great for handling data and organizing memory, but most file systems require large amounts of memory.…

File systems can be great for handling data and organizing memory, but most file systems require large amounts of memory. This is where MicroFAT comes in!