Texas Instruments recently introduced their new 3-channel high-side constant-current linear automotive LED controller that gives designers more lighting design…
Texas Instruments recently introduced their new 3-channel high-side constant-current linear automotive LED controller that gives designers more lighting design flexibility.
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.
Manufacturers can use fixtures or panels to secure or frame fragile, thin, or oddly shaped PCBs. This allows them to…
Manufacturers can use fixtures or panels to secure or frame fragile, thin, or oddly shaped PCBs. This allows them to easily fit the boards in the standard assembly or inspection machines.
In this article, we’ll develop firmware that will serve as the basis for high-precision, high-speed signal generation.
In this article, we’ll develop firmware that will serve as the basis for high-precision, high-speed signal generation.
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.
In this article we’ll discuss the PCB layout for a custom-designed arbitrary waveform generator board.
In this article we’ll discuss the PCB layout for a custom-designed arbitrary waveform generator board.
This article demonstrates the creation of an inductive switch cabinet lock that can detect the movement of a conductive…
This article demonstrates the creation of an inductive switch cabinet lock that can detect the movement of a conductive target. The purpose is to create a door that cannot be opened without triggering an alarm.
In this article, we discuss why PCB copper traces should be plated, and we’ll review various plating materials and…
In this article, we discuss why PCB copper traces should be plated, and we’ll review various plating materials and plating methods.
In this teardown, we open up Akai's Laptop Pad Controller and find a refreshing surprise.
In this teardown, we open up Akai's Laptop Pad Controller and find a refreshing surprise.
This article presents a custom digital-to-analog-conversion design built around a high-speed DAC from Analog Devices.
This article presents a custom digital-to-analog-conversion design built around a high-speed DAC from Analog Devices.
Learn about the concept of PCB keepout areas, why they can often be overlooked, and some tried-and-true methods for…
Learn about the concept of PCB keepout areas, why they can often be overlooked, and some tried-and-true methods for maintaining keepout areas.
In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at the insides of a Square chip reader.
In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at the insides of a Square chip reader.
In this article, we’ll look at a fairly straightforward circuit that enables a robot or other device to detect sound.
In this article, we’ll look at a fairly straightforward circuit that enables a robot or other device to detect sound.
In this article, we’ll discuss the hardware design for a robotics PCB, and we’ll write firmware for controlling two DC motors.
In this article, we’ll discuss the hardware design for a robotics PCB, and we’ll write firmware for controlling two DC motors.
In this teardown, we examine the Lepy LP-168 Hi-Fi Stereo USB Audio Amplifier with Bluetooth, by NKTECH.
In this teardown, we examine the Lepy LP-168 Hi-Fi Stereo USB Audio Amplifier with Bluetooth, by NKTECH.
In this tutorial, you will learn how to write your first ULP in EAGLE CAD to add a new capability to your CAD tool.
In this tutorial, you will learn how to write your first ULP in EAGLE CAD to add a new capability to your CAD tool.
Check out the insides of a USB CD drive in this Teardown Tuesday!
Check out the insides of a USB CD drive in this Teardown Tuesday!
In this teardown, we will look at the innards of a Bluetooth keyboard.
In this teardown, we will look at the innards of a Bluetooth keyboard.
In this teardown, we will look inside a mini router that creates a wireless local area network.
In this teardown, we will look inside a mini router that creates a wireless local area network.
Components such as those in the GiGuard series can help you to protect your circuit from transient events while…
Components such as those in the GiGuard series can help you to protect your circuit from transient events while maintaining high-speed performance.