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Analog Devices’ ADAQ7980 and ADAQ7988 | New Product Brief

Analog Devices’ ADAQ7980 and ADAQ7988 | New Product Brief

Analog Devices' ADAQ7980 and ADAQ7988 are data acquisition subsystems that integrate signal processing and conditioning blocks to simplify ADC signal chain design and reduce PCB area.


Teardown Tuesday: Sumo Jumping Robot

Teardown Tuesday: Sumo Jumping Robot

In this teardown, we're going to take a look a sumo jumping robot!


News Jul 18, 2017 by Alex Udanis
Teardown Tuesday: Wi-Fi HD Security Camera

Teardown Tuesday: Wi-Fi HD Security Camera

In this teardown, we scrutinize the workings of the FunAce Robot WiFi HD Camera.


News Jul 11, 2017 by Nick Davis
“Everything is Better with Bluetooth”:  Add Your Own Custom Bluetooth LE to Your Next Project

“Everything is Better with Bluetooth”:  Add Your Own Custom Bluetooth LE to Your Next Project

Bluetooth low energy (BLE) is designed to intermittently transmit information using a limited amount of power. This article provides the building blocks that allow you to add BLE to your projects for $5 (plus a one-time purchase of a $15 programmer).


Projects Jun 28, 2017 by Mark Hughes
High-Frequency Upconversion and Downconversion: A New RF Mixer from Linear Technology

High-Frequency Upconversion and Downconversion: A New RF Mixer from Linear Technology

New RF devices such as the LTC5553 help you to maintain high performance even at very high frequencies.


News Jun 27, 2017 by Robert Keim
Build an IoT Notification Device with an Arduino UNO

Build an IoT Notification Device with an Arduino UNO

Enter the world of the Internet of Things by building your own IoT notification device.


Projects Jun 23, 2017 by Don Wilcher
Extend EAGLE CAD Tool with ULPs: Writing Your First User Language Program

Extend EAGLE CAD Tool with ULPs: Writing Your First User Language Program

In this tutorial, you will learn how to write your first ULP in EAGLE CAD to add a new capability to your CAD tool.


Leaded Versus Leadless Packaging

Leaded Versus Leadless Packaging

Most components used in mass-produced small electronics come in leadless packages, but can elements of leaded packages be incorporated?


ARM Announces Update to its DesignStart Program for Custom SoC Designers

ARM Announces Update to its DesignStart Program for Custom SoC Designers

To encourage the growth of SoCs and connected devices, ARM announced an update to its DesignStart program.


News Jun 20, 2017 by Karissa Manske
Build a Soil Moisture Sensor with the ADICUP Evaluation Board from Analog Devices

Build a Soil Moisture Sensor with the ADICUP Evaluation Board from Analog Devices

With all this hot weather this summer, we need to keep our plants well-fed. That's where the Debra 2 Moisture Sensor comes in!


Projects Jun 15, 2017 by Ryan Jones
Teardown Tuesday: USB CD Drive

Teardown Tuesday: USB CD Drive

Check out the insides of a USB CD drive in this Teardown Tuesday!


News Jun 13, 2017 by Robin Mitchell
Teardown Tuesday: Microsoft Xbox 360 Kinect

Teardown Tuesday: Microsoft Xbox 360 Kinect

In this teardown, we inspect the PCBs and their major components (ICs) found inside Microsoft's Xbox 360 Kinect.


News Jun 06, 2017 by Nick Davis
Teardown Tuesday: Bluetooth Keyboard

Teardown Tuesday: Bluetooth Keyboard

In this teardown, we will look at the innards of a Bluetooth keyboard.


News May 30, 2017 by Robin Mitchell
Clothing that Generates Power via the Wearer’s Movements: The Key to Powering Wearables?

Clothing that Generates Power via the Wearer’s Movements: The Key to Powering Wearables?

Researchers have created a triboelectric fabric that can transfer enough energy to power small electronics.


News May 28, 2017 by Zabrel Holsman
Texas Instruments Releases Family of Ultra-Small Gate Drivers (and Accompanying Power FETs)

Texas Instruments Releases Family of Ultra-Small Gate Drivers (and Accompanying Power FETs)

In this News Brief, we take a look at TI's two new device families: the DRV832x brushless DC (BLDC) gate drivers and CSD88584/99 NexFET Powers Blocks.


News May 25, 2017 by Karissa Manske
Teardown Tuesday: Mini Network Router

Teardown Tuesday: Mini Network Router

In this teardown, we will look inside a mini router that creates a wireless local area network.


News May 23, 2017 by Robin Mitchell
Add Voice Commands to Your Next Project with Bluetooth LE

Add Voice Commands to Your Next Project with Bluetooth LE

This project uses the Alorium Technology XLR8, a Bluetooth LE HID Implementation, and the EasyVR voice recognition module to add voice-activated movements to your next project.


Projects May 17, 2017 by Mark Hughes
Teardown Tuesday: Bluetooth Sony Speaker

Teardown Tuesday: Bluetooth Sony Speaker

With everything going wireless it comes as no surprise that even speakers are using Bluetooth! In this Teardown Tuesday, we will strip down a Sony Bluetooth Speaker to see how they are put together and what parts they consist of.


News May 16, 2017 by Robin Mitchell
Installing a Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Installing a Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Tire pressure monitoring systems are a necessary safety feature in cars. This project looks at the different system types and how a TPMS can be retrofitted on older cars.


Microchip PIC32MX470 Curiosity Development Board | New Product Brief

Microchip PIC32MX470 Curiosity Development Board | New Product Brief

Microchip’s PIC32MX470 Curiosity Development Board is designed for rapid prototyping based on the PIC32MX470 MCU, a highly integrated MCU capable of handling complex code.