Sensor integration unsurprisingly continues to be important for the future of device design. Bosch and TDK showed this month that they're answering the call with…
Sensor integration unsurprisingly continues to be important for the future of device design. Bosch and TDK showed this month that they're answering the call with both dev kits for easy prototyping and production-ready sensor solutions.
The 2018 Consumer Electronics Show debuted a variety of sensors. This article looks at LIDAR, microspectrometers, and…
The 2018 Consumer Electronics Show debuted a variety of sensors. This article looks at LIDAR, microspectrometers, and Infrared cameras.
A new tri-stimulus color sensor is designed for providing color measurements that closely match the human eye's response…
A new tri-stimulus color sensor is designed for providing color measurements that closely match the human eye's response to visible light.
Texas Instruments recently introduced their new 3-channel high-side constant-current linear automotive LED controller…
Texas Instruments recently introduced their new 3-channel high-side constant-current linear automotive LED controller that gives designers more lighting design flexibility.
Maxim’s MAX31840 is a high-performance LED driver for MR16 and other 12 V LED bulbs that enables designers to meet new…
Maxim’s MAX31840 is a high-performance LED driver for MR16 and other 12 V LED bulbs that enables designers to meet new LED dimming requirements while also reducing cost, board space, and BOM count.
Take a look at ON Semiconductor's new LED constant-current dimmer, which is designed for middle- to high-power LED…
Take a look at ON Semiconductor's new LED constant-current dimmer, which is designed for middle- to high-power LED lighting applications.
Broadcom’s ACNU-3410 and ACNU-3430 are gate drive optocouplers optimized for high voltage industrial applications,…
Broadcom’s ACNU-3410 and ACNU-3430 are gate drive optocouplers optimized for high voltage industrial applications, including 600 VAC motor drives and 1 kVDC solar inverters.
Blending colors may sound elementary but it is vital in drawing attention to your project with RGB LEDs!
Blending colors may sound elementary but it is vital in drawing attention to your project with RGB LEDs!
Let's interface an ultrasonic sensor and a lighting system! In this project, we'll design a sensor subsystem and then use…
Let's interface an ultrasonic sensor and a lighting system! In this project, we'll design a sensor subsystem and then use it in a parking sensor application.
Molex Transcend network connected lighting is hardware and software for smart lighting that uses a secure, IP-based…
Molex Transcend network connected lighting is hardware and software for smart lighting that uses a secure, IP-based infrastructure for better lighting control.
In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at the inner workings of a trail camera!
In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at the inner workings of a trail camera!
In this project, we're making a weighing scale using a C8051 microcontroller development kit, a load cell, and the…
In this project, we're making a weighing scale using a C8051 microcontroller development kit, a load cell, and the Simplicity Studio IDE. The measured weight will be displayed on an LCD screen.
In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at the inner workings of a small scale that is designed to track calories.
In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at the inner workings of a small scale that is designed to track calories.
In this teardown, we unscrew screws and disconnect plastic pieces to reveal the magical innards of this mini air compressor.
In this teardown, we unscrew screws and disconnect plastic pieces to reveal the magical innards of this mini air compressor.
In part two of the tachometer/speedometer project, we'll add a keypad and LCD for easier user interaction.
In part two of the tachometer/speedometer project, we'll add a keypad and LCD for easier user interaction.
In this teardown, we open up and scrutinize a 1D cordless barcode scanner made by Besteker.
In this teardown, we open up and scrutinize a 1D cordless barcode scanner made by Besteker.
Learn how to make a tachometer and speedometer using a C8051 microcontroller, an optoelectronic sensor, and a spinning disc.
Learn how to make a tachometer and speedometer using a C8051 microcontroller, an optoelectronic sensor, and a spinning disc.
Last month, a team of Russian and American scientists unveiled a quantum computer array with 51 qubits at the…
Last month, a team of Russian and American scientists unveiled a quantum computer array with 51 qubits at the International Conference on Quantum Technologies. Here's a look at how they did it.
A new breed of color sensors is taking integration to a new level with more robust white color balancing capabilities and…
A new breed of color sensors is taking integration to a new level with more robust white color balancing capabilities and display management features.
Panasonic Saturn Lens EKMB and EKMC PIR Motion Sensors have a unique dual function lens that allows for more subtle…
Panasonic Saturn Lens EKMB and EKMC PIR Motion Sensors have a unique dual function lens that allows for more subtle motion to be detected in the center of the field of view.