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We talk with Tanky's founder about nigh-invulnerable 3D-printed armor, how to destroy a GoPro, firmware and batteries,…

We talk with Tanky's founder about nigh-invulnerable 3D-printed armor, how to destroy a GoPro, firmware and batteries, who is the best pilot, and the inevitable power-to-weight tradeoff of flying things.

This article provides insight into the importance of complex conjugates in electrical engineering.

This article provides insight into the importance of complex conjugates in electrical engineering.

Learn about the important characteristics, benefits, and applications of differential signaling, as well as the proper…

Learn about the important characteristics, benefits, and applications of differential signaling, as well as the proper layout techniques for differential signals.

When you have multiple LEDs with a common anode or common cathode, can you use just one current-limiting resistor?…

When you have multiple LEDs with a common anode or common cathode, can you use just one current-limiting resistor? Let’s take a look.

With powerline adapters becoming more popular, it's about time one of these was taken apart! In this teardown, we will…

With powerline adapters becoming more popular, it's about time one of these was taken apart! In this teardown, we will look inside a TP link powerline adaptor to see what makes this thing tick!

Researchers at the National Institute of Informatics are closing in on a solution to keep computers cool by submerging…

Researchers at the National Institute of Informatics are closing in on a solution to keep computers cool by submerging them under water.

CD drives are standard these days, but who remembers our old friend the floppy drive?

CD drives are standard these days, but who remembers our old friend the floppy drive?

Create a tracking device with an HC-12 transceiver, a GPS module, an Arduino, and Google Maps.

Create a tracking device with an HC-12 transceiver, a GPS module, an Arduino, and Google Maps.

Industry 4.0 is here now, and Maxim's Pocket IO PLC development platform shows how it can reinvigorate manufacturing…

Industry 4.0 is here now, and Maxim's Pocket IO PLC development platform shows how it can reinvigorate manufacturing operations with tiny sensors and distributed control units.

This article uses examples to explain the technique of source transformation.

This article uses examples to explain the technique of source transformation.

ST's new microcontroller is raising processing levels while boasting three power domains for energy efficiency.

ST's new microcontroller is raising processing levels while boasting three power domains for energy efficiency.

Researchers at Sandia National Laboratory, in conjunction with Harvard University, have developed a method of joining…

Researchers at Sandia National Laboratory, in conjunction with Harvard University, have developed a method of joining quantum computers together on an atomic scale. What does this mean for future quantum computers and their capabilities?

Wireless Power Transfer holds the promise of freeing us from the tyranny of power cords. This technology is being…

Wireless Power Transfer holds the promise of freeing us from the tyranny of power cords. This technology is being incorporated into all kinds of devices and systems.

This project will show you how to make a device that can measure resistances as low as 0.1 ohms.

This project will show you how to make a device that can measure resistances as low as 0.1 ohms.

MIT’s experimental fusion reactor, Alcator C-Mod, breaks the plasma pressure record on its last day of operation.

MIT’s experimental fusion reactor, Alcator C-Mod, breaks the plasma pressure record on its last day of operation.

We’ll discuss some important layout and manufacturing concepts as we look at the PCB for the Robot Control Board.

We’ll discuss some important layout and manufacturing concepts as we look at the PCB for the Robot Control Board.

Lutron Caseta Wireless offers home automation that includes lights and shades.

Lutron Caseta Wireless offers home automation that includes lights and shades.

SiC devices—both diodes and transistors—are making inroads in automotive, energy, and industrial environments amid…

SiC devices—both diodes and transistors—are making inroads in automotive, energy, and industrial environments amid high-power handling capability and power loss savings.

With the help of some solenoids, the Dancing Ghostbusters Toaster really topped off my Halloween costume this year!

With the help of some solenoids, the Dancing Ghostbusters Toaster really topped off my Halloween costume this year!