Harsh environments and high signal frequencies call for cables that can perform reliably under demanding conditions.
Harsh environments and high signal frequencies call for cables that can perform reliably under demanding conditions.
Radio Over Fiber (ROF) combines RF and optics, providing optical links to replace strategic portions of cellular,…
Radio Over Fiber (ROF) combines RF and optics, providing optical links to replace strategic portions of cellular, satellite, and copper based systems.
Integrated regulator modules such as the Cool-Power ZVS series can provide convenient and effective power conversion,…
Integrated regulator modules such as the Cool-Power ZVS series can provide convenient and effective power conversion, even in harsh environments.
This article presents a look at the basic signal operations performed over the independent variable(s) affecting the…
This article presents a look at the basic signal operations performed over the independent variable(s) affecting the signal and the scenarios in which they find their application.
Researchers from the United States Naval Research Laboratory have found a way to stop dendrite formation in zinc…
Researchers from the United States Naval Research Laboratory have found a way to stop dendrite formation in zinc batteries allowing the option for them to recharge.
Connecting two parts of a system becomes complicated when your signals are up in the gigahertz range. Let’s take a look…
Connecting two parts of a system becomes complicated when your signals are up in the gigahertz range. Let’s take a look at some new cabling options.
Despite the convenience of CMOS imagers, CCD imagers still have their place. And if you really need low-light…
Despite the convenience of CMOS imagers, CCD imagers still have their place. And if you really need low-light performance, consider a device with EMCCD technology, such as the KAE-02152.
Why install three components when you could use one instead? You can simplify your layout with single-component passive…
Why install three components when you could use one instead? You can simplify your layout with single-component passive filters, such as the MEM1005PP251T from TDK.
Today's 3D printers had their start in the rapid prototyping technologies of the 1980s and found their use in the…
Today's 3D printers had their start in the rapid prototyping technologies of the 1980s and found their use in the industrial market. As patents expire, 3D printing technology is becoming more available to consumers.
In the last two months, some impressively tiny systems were unveiled or released.
In the last two months, some impressively tiny systems were unveiled or released.
This article shows you two ways to use a Raspberry Pi Zero Wireless to track flights in your area. It also demonstrates…
This article shows you two ways to use a Raspberry Pi Zero Wireless to track flights in your area. It also demonstrates how it can control a 64×64 RGB matrix.
Here we discuss some elementary operations performed on the dependent variable representing the signal(s) and the…
Here we discuss some elementary operations performed on the dependent variable representing the signal(s) and the examples in which they are applied.
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.
Quaternions are mathematical operators that are used to rotate and stretch vectors. This article provides an overview to…
Quaternions are mathematical operators that are used to rotate and stretch vectors. This article provides an overview to aid in understanding the need for quaternions.
The MAX14775E offers high-performance capabilities that make it especially suitable for data transfer in harsh environments.
The MAX14775E offers high-performance capabilities that make it especially suitable for data transfer in harsh environments.
Learn about how LiDAR-equipped drones are helping us preserve historic sites.
Learn about how LiDAR-equipped drones are helping us preserve historic sites.
A new power-supply IC from Linear Tech, the LTC4368, is a highly integrated device that can help you protect your…
A new power-supply IC from Linear Tech, the LTC4368, is a highly integrated device that can help you protect your circuits from problematic voltage and current conditions.
Raven may soon allow NASA to build an autonomous system capable of servicing its spacecraft and refueling them in-flight.
Raven may soon allow NASA to build an autonomous system capable of servicing its spacecraft and refueling them in-flight.
This teardown looks at some of the circuitry inside Baofeng's dual-band handheld transceiver.
This teardown looks at some of the circuitry inside Baofeng's dual-band handheld transceiver.
Sometimes you need to block electrical current while allowing information to pass. In this article, we’ll look at three…
Sometimes you need to block electrical current while allowing information to pass. In this article, we’ll look at three new isolation products.