This article provides a closer look at the PCB design considerations and programming of a custom capacitive touch interface device.
This article provides a closer look at the PCB design considerations and programming of a custom capacitive touch interface device.
Some people think that bigger is better, but whoever designed TE Connectivity’s Potter & Brumfield 30A relay T9G series…
Some people think that bigger is better, but whoever designed TE Connectivity’s Potter & Brumfield 30A relay T9G series clearly disagrees.
This 12-part “Resolving the Signal” series aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of noise in delta-sigma…
This 12-part “Resolving the Signal” series aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of noise in delta-sigma ADCs. In part 1 of this series, I’ll focus on ADC noise fundamentals.
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.
This article covers the various roadblocks encountered in a new design and how they were troubleshot and overcome.
This article covers the various roadblocks encountered in a new design and how they were troubleshot and overcome.
A new, smaller, and more versatile DC/DC step-down voltage regulator that's designed for noisier applications such as…
A new, smaller, and more versatile DC/DC step-down voltage regulator that's designed for noisier applications such as avionics, factory automation, and industrial robotics.
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.
The MSP430FR2633 is a low-power microcontroller with multiple GPIOs and capacitive touch pins. This project creates a…
The MSP430FR2633 is a low-power microcontroller with multiple GPIOs and capacitive touch pins. This project creates a circuit that supports a custom capacitive touch panel with LED and haptic feedback.
This article, part of AAC’s Analog Circuit Collection, explores the design and functionality of an op-amp-based limiter.
This article, part of AAC’s Analog Circuit Collection, explores the design and functionality of an op-amp-based limiter.
In this teardown, we take apart Vayyar's Walabot DIY In-Wall Imager to see what we can find.
In this teardown, we take apart Vayyar's Walabot DIY In-Wall Imager to see what we can find.
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.
Just in time for the new year, Altium LLC has announced the newest release of the company’s flagship PCB design…
Just in time for the new year, Altium LLC has announced the newest release of the company’s flagship PCB design software—Altium Designer 18.
A new CDC capable of measuring capacitance changes ranging from a few picofarads to hundreds of nanofarads.
A new CDC capable of measuring capacitance changes ranging from a few picofarads to hundreds of nanofarads.
Sensirion asserts that their new series of digital temperature sensors are more accurate, have increased intelligence,…
Sensirion asserts that their new series of digital temperature sensors are more accurate, have increased intelligence, and are more reliable than their predecessors.
3M's 7700 series cable is flat, foldable, and fast—with the ability to push data at 20 gigabits per second.
3M's 7700 series cable is flat, foldable, and fast—with the ability to push data at 20 gigabits per second.
Phoenix Contact SKEDD Terminal Blocks are one-piece PCB connectors that offer tool-free, direct plug-in to plated holes…
Phoenix Contact SKEDD Terminal Blocks are one-piece PCB connectors that offer tool-free, direct plug-in to plated holes on the PCB, and are also user removable.
The growing use of wireless data is driving demand for communication systems that can transmit more data with greater…
The growing use of wireless data is driving demand for communication systems that can transmit more data with greater energy efficiency, in order to both cut operating costs and, in mobile devices, to increase battery life.
This is a protoype of a fitness wearable device designed to vibrate when it detects stagnation.
This is a protoype of a fitness wearable device designed to vibrate when it detects stagnation.
Harwin SYCAMORE Contacts are single piece, beryllium copper contacts that can be used for signal or power with all those…
Harwin SYCAMORE Contacts are single piece, beryllium copper contacts that can be used for signal or power with all those odd-form components.