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Teardown Tuesday: Bluetooth Headphones

Teardown Tuesday: Bluetooth Headphones

Let's crack open some Bluetooth headphones and see the direction the mobile industry is going.


News Sep 27, 2016 by Alex Udanis
Can Graphene OLEDs Bring Flexible Displays to the Consumer Market?

Can Graphene OLEDs Bring Flexible Displays to the Consumer Market?

Recently researchers in South Korea have published their work on a new OLED stack in NPG Asia Materials journal. This new OLED is not only ultra-flexible but is also extremely efficient. What does this mean for new OLEDs? Are we going to see more OLEDs in products?


News Sep 26, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
The Crop Duster Buster! A Launchpad-Controlled Clapper

The Crop Duster Buster! A Launchpad-Controlled Clapper

The Crop Duster Buster is sure to keep your pet's toot smell away!


Projects Sep 26, 2016 by Ryan Jones
Power Integrity Test with an Oscilloscope

Power Integrity Test with an Oscilloscope

Today’s highly integrated electronic devices use smaller voltage levels and, as a result, require much smaller ripple levels on the power rails for reliable operation.


DIY Tools—Build Your Own Logic Probe

DIY Tools—Build Your Own Logic Probe

Having a logic probe handy is always a must for an electronics workshop. But instead of buying one, why not build your own for a fraction of the cost and have it working in an hour?


Projects Sep 22, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
C-BISCUIT: Schematic Design for the RCB—Microcontroller, Motor Controller

C-BISCUIT: Schematic Design for the RCB—Microcontroller, Motor Controller

In this article we’ll take a close look at two sections of the custom-designed control board for the C-BISCUIT demo bot.


Projects Sep 21, 2016 by Robert Keim
Researchers at IBM Have Prototyped a 3 Bits-Per-Cell PCM

Researchers at IBM Have Prototyped a 3 Bits-Per-Cell PCM

Researchers at IBM’s Zurich laboratory have demonstrated the feasibility of 3 bits-per-cell storage using phase-change memory (PCM) technology under large temperature fluctuations.


News Sep 17, 2016 by Dr. Steve Arar
What Does Renesas’ Intersil Deal Mean for the Evolution of MCUs?

What Does Renesas’ Intersil Deal Mean for the Evolution of MCUs?

Microcontrollers meet analog and power management ICs for creating powerful automotive SoCs.


News Sep 16, 2016 by Majeed Ahmad
Retro Teardown: The Sinclair 300 Calculator

Retro Teardown: The Sinclair 300 Calculator

Calculators are always taken for granted, especially in the age of smartphones. Today we will look at a calculator from 1975 (40 years old) which was one of Clive Sinclair's fantastic, innovative products!


News Sep 15, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
Basic Waveform Analysis with an Oscilloscope

Basic Waveform Analysis with an Oscilloscope

In this first part of a multi-part series, we will use a Tek MDO Mixed Domain Oscilloscope to illustrate options to measure various circuit elements.


Teardown Tuesday: Thermal Camera

Teardown Tuesday: Thermal Camera

In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at the insides of an inexpensive thermal camera.


News Sep 13, 2016 by Alex Udanis
C-BISCUIT: Robot System Architecture

C-BISCUIT: Robot System Architecture

The C-BISCUIT saga continues as we combine the various system components into a demo bot.


Projects Sep 08, 2016 by Robert Keim
Teardown Tuesday: Bluetooth Toothbrush

Teardown Tuesday: Bluetooth Toothbrush

Philips has made a Bluetooth-connected toothbrush. Let's tear it down!


News Sep 06, 2016 by Alex Udanis
Gallium Nitride Gaining Traction One Chip at a Time

Gallium Nitride Gaining Traction One Chip at a Time

Gallium nitride (GaN) transistors are smaller, faster, and more power efficient. Dialog's launch of half bridge shows that they are ready for commercialization in high-volume applications.


News Sep 05, 2016 by Majeed Ahmad
Understanding MOSFET On-State Drain-to-Source Resistance

Understanding MOSFET On-State Drain-to-Source Resistance

This technical brief covers some useful details regarding a common MOSFET parameter referred to as on-state resistance.


Are Fresh Water Boundaries the Future of Energy Harvesting?

Are Fresh Water Boundaries the Future of Energy Harvesting?

The osmotic pressure difference between fresh water and seawater boundaries is being utilized to generate energy. This method of creating energy is known as "blue energy".


News Sep 02, 2016 by Donald Krambeck
Retro Teardown: The Commodore 64

Retro Teardown: The Commodore 64

In this Retro Teardown, we will look at the history of the Commodore 64 and then tear one apart!


News Sep 01, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
Inspecting Electronic Circuits with an Audible Circuit Probe

Inspecting Electronic Circuits with an Audible Circuit Probe

When inspecting electronic circuits, most measurements are displayed visually. This tool provides audible feedback to augment your analyses.


How Lithium-Metal Doubles the Energy Density of Rechargeable Batteries

How Lithium-Metal Doubles the Energy Density of Rechargeable Batteries

SolidEnergy Systems has announced a new rechargeable lithium-metal battery which offers twice the energy capacity of a conventional lithium-ion battery.


News Aug 29, 2016 by Dr. Steve Arar
Audi Prototypes Regenerative Suspension on Hybrid Vehicles

Audi Prototypes Regenerative Suspension on Hybrid Vehicles

Audi's suspension system, eROT, generates electricity out of bumpy roads.


News Aug 26, 2016 by Dr. Steve Arar