The Texas Instruments DLPDLCR2000EVM is a demonstration cape designed to plug into a BeagleBone Black (BBB) and provide instant-on projection capabilities using…
The Texas Instruments DLPDLCR2000EVM is a demonstration cape designed to plug into a BeagleBone Black (BBB) and provide instant-on projection capabilities using a digital micromirror device and a relatively high-power RGB LED.
Touch displays often require specialized touch controllers to drive displays, which can bump up the cost of final…
Touch displays often require specialized touch controllers to drive displays, which can bump up the cost of final products. To mitigate cost increases, Microchip has just released a free touch library for use with most PIC, AVR, and SAM microcontrollers.
In this article, we will assess and characterize the hardware of two power management IC development boards from Cypress…
In this article, we will assess and characterize the hardware of two power management IC development boards from Cypress Semiconductor, designed for energy-harvesting applications.
STMicroelectronics recently announced their new laser-ranging time-of-flight sensor with a range of up to 4 meters.
STMicroelectronics recently announced their new laser-ranging time-of-flight sensor with a range of up to 4 meters.
Diodes Incorporated announced a new adjustable constant-current LED step-down (buck) DC/DC converter that accepts an…
Diodes Incorporated announced a new adjustable constant-current LED step-down (buck) DC/DC converter that accepts an input voltage ranging from 5V to 60V.
In the wake of Uber's fatal autonomous car crash, companies such as Intel and Waymo are insisting that their autonomous…
In the wake of Uber's fatal autonomous car crash, companies such as Intel and Waymo are insisting that their autonomous vehicle systems could have prevented this tragedy. How are these big names doing autonomous driving differently?
This technical brief discusses a parameter that conveys the sensitivity of an optical detector.
This technical brief discusses a parameter that conveys the sensitivity of an optical detector.
Use a Honeywell particle sensor to measure 2.5 µm PM and 10.0 µm PM concentrations in your environment.
Use a Honeywell particle sensor to measure 2.5 µm PM and 10.0 µm PM concentrations in your environment.
Diodes Incorporated has released two new constant-current regulators for powering and dimming low-current LED strips.
Diodes Incorporated has released two new constant-current regulators for powering and dimming low-current LED strips.
Diodes Incorporated has released a high-power 40 V LED controller that's capable of driving up to 3 amps of current.
Diodes Incorporated has released a high-power 40 V LED controller that's capable of driving up to 3 amps of current.
ams AS7221 Network-Enabled Smart Lighting Managers combine embedded sensing, sensor hub functionality, and autonomous…
ams AS7221 Network-Enabled Smart Lighting Managers combine embedded sensing, sensor hub functionality, and autonomous management to enable smart lighting that adapts to its surrounding to meet the needs of users and maximize energy efficiency.
This article, part of AAC’s Analog Circuit Collection, shows you how linear voltage regulators can also be handy in…
This article, part of AAC’s Analog Circuit Collection, shows you how linear voltage regulators can also be handy in constant-current applications.
The Makeblock Neuron is a collection of magnetically linked blocks that provides a reliable, easy to use experimentation…
The Makeblock Neuron is a collection of magnetically linked blocks that provides a reliable, easy to use experimentation platform for young inventors.
This article, part of AAC’s Analog Circuit Collection, presents a straightforward way to precisely control the current…
This article, part of AAC’s Analog Circuit Collection, presents a straightforward way to precisely control the current through an LED (or through a typical resistive load).
Georgia Tech's Center for Organic Photonics and Electronics (COPE) has made a large improvement of the operation and…
Georgia Tech's Center for Organic Photonics and Electronics (COPE) has made a large improvement of the operation and stability of organic thin-film transistors (OTFTs).
STMicroelectronics L20G20IS is a compact two-axis MEMS gyroscope for use in optical image stabilization and similar applications.
STMicroelectronics L20G20IS is a compact two-axis MEMS gyroscope for use in optical image stabilization and similar applications.
In this teardown, we open up a battery-operated digital pH meter, from HealthyWiser.
In this teardown, we open up a battery-operated digital pH meter, from HealthyWiser.
Infineon’s BCR430U Low Drop Voltage LED Driver IC efficiently controls up to 100 mA of LED current without using an…
Infineon’s BCR430U Low Drop Voltage LED Driver IC efficiently controls up to 100 mA of LED current without using an external power transistor.
Diodes Incorporated announces two new adjustable constant-current LED controllers that accept input voltages ranging from…
Diodes Incorporated announces two new adjustable constant-current LED controllers that accept input voltages ranging from 4.5V to 60V.
In this teardown, we take apart Ancel's vehicle code reader and check engine light scan tool, the AD410, to see if we can…
In this teardown, we take apart Ancel's vehicle code reader and check engine light scan tool, the AD410, to see if we can find anything interesting.