Harsh environments can be incredibly demanding on both circuits and their designers. If a circuit is to be put into a situation that requires rugged…
Harsh environments can be incredibly demanding on both circuits and their designers. If a circuit is to be put into a situation that requires rugged characteristics, it will sometimes need to be certified to do so. What are harsh environments and what are some common examples of the required certifications?
Klystron amplifiers are used in a variety of industries, including satellite systems, television broadcasting, radar,…
Klystron amplifiers are used in a variety of industries, including satellite systems, television broadcasting, radar, particle accelerators, and in the medical field. In this article, we'll learn about the two-cavity klystron's unique build and the concept of electron bunching.
Antennas provide the wireless linkage required for any satellite-based system. Here's a look at the many antennas of GPS.
Antennas provide the wireless linkage required for any satellite-based system. Here's a look at the many antennas of GPS.
Following in the footsteps of its DARPA Robotics Challenge, DARPA is planning an "Olympics-style" competition to test the…
Following in the footsteps of its DARPA Robotics Challenge, DARPA is planning an "Olympics-style" competition to test the abilities of teeny tiny microrobots.
More human activity is expected in the Arctic region in the coming decades. However, satellite navigation remains…
More human activity is expected in the Arctic region in the coming decades. However, satellite navigation remains inaccurate and difficult in this region.
The ADuM3190S is an isolated error amplifier intended for use with linear feedback power supplies. The transfer function…
The ADuM3190S is an isolated error amplifier intended for use with linear feedback power supplies. The transfer function of this device is stable over a wide temperature range and over the lifetime of the device.
Harwin’s M300 series are compact, extremely durable power connectors for robotics, defense, aviation, UAVs, space, and…
Harwin’s M300 series are compact, extremely durable power connectors for robotics, defense, aviation, UAVs, space, and oil and gas applications in harsh environments.
The BMP388 is a digital MEMS barometer and thermometer in a 2mm x 2mm x 0.8mm package.
The BMP388 is a digital MEMS barometer and thermometer in a 2mm x 2mm x 0.8mm package.
This article looks at a solution to add additional USB charging ports to a vehicle using a single chip containing all the…
This article looks at a solution to add additional USB charging ports to a vehicle using a single chip containing all the necessary parts and delivers 5V to the device.
Canon has demonstrated the world's largest sensor at a whopping 400cm square that can be used in light levels as low as…
Canon has demonstrated the world's largest sensor at a whopping 400cm square that can be used in light levels as low as 0.3 lux. What challenges does such a sensor face and how could it be used to defend the earth?
In this article, we’ll discuss implementing a simple direct digital synthesizer (DDS) using the Xilinx System Generator.
In this article, we’ll discuss implementing a simple direct digital synthesizer (DDS) using the Xilinx System Generator.
Time is really important in electronics, being used in other measurements including the volt. Depending on the…
Time is really important in electronics, being used in other measurements including the volt. Depending on the application, different ways of time-keeping may be required for electronic devices. Here’s a look at a few ways of time-keeping, and their applications.
ams, an Austrian company which specializes in sensor technology with a special focus on miniaturization and low-power,…
ams, an Austrian company which specializes in sensor technology with a special focus on miniaturization and low-power, recently announced the beginning of production for their CMV50000 CMOS image sensor.
In the world of power, control monitoring is incredibly important for functional as well as safety reasons. And with the…
In the world of power, control monitoring is incredibly important for functional as well as safety reasons. And with the demand rising for GUIs in even the most basic products, it comes as no surprise that current microcontrollers are struggling to meet this demand. Microchip has announced its latest family of devices, the dsPIC33CH, that aims to tackle this!
Get the breakdown on a new Bosch IMU designed for robotics and drone operation and learn a bit about drone design…
Get the breakdown on a new Bosch IMU designed for robotics and drone operation and learn a bit about drone design considerations along the way.
This article will discuss phase truncation in direct digital synthesizers.
This article will discuss phase truncation in direct digital synthesizers.
Since 1958, DARPA has been credited with the development of some of the most important technologies used today, including…
Since 1958, DARPA has been credited with the development of some of the most important technologies used today, including the Internet and GPS. Here is a look at DARPA’s 60 year history and some major projects in electrical engineering.
New design resources are becoming available as RF front-ends enter into high gear amid the 5G and IoT take-off.
New design resources are becoming available as RF front-ends enter into high gear amid the 5G and IoT take-off.
This article will review two pipelined structures to implement a high throughput FIR filter.
This article will review two pipelined structures to implement a high throughput FIR filter.
How do we design, build, and test a sensitive piece of equipment for millions of times more heat and radiation exposure?
How do we design, build, and test a sensitive piece of equipment for millions of times more heat and radiation exposure?
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