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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.

TI’s PGA460 is a highly integrated ultrasonic signal processor and transducer SoC that can be used for object detection…

TI’s PGA460 is a highly integrated ultrasonic signal processor and transducer SoC that can be used for object detection and distance sensing in automotive, drone, IoT, and industrial applications, with the flexibility to be used in transformer-based or direct drive topologies for transducer excitation.

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.

Researchers at the University of Washington have designed a 'skin' sensor to give robots and prosthetics more sensitivity…

Researchers at the University of Washington have designed a 'skin' sensor to give robots and prosthetics more sensitivity for precision tasks.

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!

A research team from Northeastern University has created a near-zero power consumption sensor at standby.

A research team from Northeastern University has created a near-zero power consumption sensor at standby.

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 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.

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.

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.

In this teardown, we tear open ThermoPro's TP07 wireless digital meat thermometer.

In this teardown, we tear open ThermoPro's TP07 wireless digital meat thermometer.

Critical to the success of any product is its user experience. From household appliances through to websites, the ones…

Critical to the success of any product is its user experience. From household appliances through to websites, the ones that succeed are both functional and easy–or even enjoyable–to use.

Let's take a look at some of the instruments the Voyager spacecraft use to gather data for imaging and atmosphere analysis.

Let's take a look at some of the instruments the Voyager spacecraft use to gather data for imaging and atmosphere analysis.

In this article, we talk about the basics of optoelectronics, including a brief lecture on photons. Also, various…

In this article, we talk about the basics of optoelectronics, including a brief lecture on photons. Also, various optoelectronic devices will be discussed including lamps, LEDs, photodiodes, photoresistors, and laser diodes.

Learn about various movement-type sensors including accelerometers, tilt sensors, vibration sensors, PIR (passive…

Learn about various movement-type sensors including accelerometers, tilt sensors, vibration sensors, PIR (passive infrared) sensors, and rotation sensors.

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.

Learn about the laser diode, including package types, applications, drive circuitry, and some laser diode specifications.

Learn about the laser diode, including package types, applications, drive circuitry, and some laser diode specifications.

Use an Arduino/Genuino 101, a TI SensorTag, and an SD shield to build a BLE multi-sensor data logger that records…

Use an Arduino/Genuino 101, a TI SensorTag, and an SD shield to build a BLE multi-sensor data logger that records temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, ambient light and more.