Philips has made a Bluetooth-connected toothbrush. Let's tear it down!
Philips has made a Bluetooth-connected toothbrush. Let's tear it down!
Gallium nitride (GaN) transistors are smaller, faster, and more power efficient. Dialog's launch of half bridge shows…
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.
This technical brief covers some useful details regarding a common MOSFET parameter referred to as on-state resistance.
This technical brief covers some useful details regarding a common MOSFET parameter referred to as on-state resistance.
The osmotic pressure difference between fresh water and seawater boundaries is being utilized to generate energy. This…
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".
In this Retro Teardown, we will look at the history of the Commodore 64 and then tear one apart!
In this Retro Teardown, we will look at the history of the Commodore 64 and then tear one apart!
When inspecting electronic circuits, most measurements are displayed visually. This tool provides audible feedback to…
When inspecting electronic circuits, most measurements are displayed visually. This tool provides audible feedback to augment your analyses.
SolidEnergy Systems has announced a new rechargeable lithium-metal battery which offers twice the energy capacity of a…
SolidEnergy Systems has announced a new rechargeable lithium-metal battery which offers twice the energy capacity of a conventional lithium-ion battery.
Audi's suspension system, eROT, generates electricity out of bumpy roads.
Audi's suspension system, eROT, generates electricity out of bumpy roads.
Tiny sensors the size of a grain of sand could allow brain-machine interface control of prosthetics and implantable wearable tech.
Tiny sensors the size of a grain of sand could allow brain-machine interface control of prosthetics and implantable wearable tech.
Antennas are used to transmit and receive electromagnetic energy. This article covers basic antenna theory.
Antennas are used to transmit and receive electromagnetic energy. This article covers basic antenna theory.
This technical brief discusses the reasoning behind and implementation of constant-current drive circuitry for illuminating LEDs.
This technical brief discusses the reasoning behind and implementation of constant-current drive circuitry for illuminating LEDs.
Google's artificial intelligence company, DeepMind, is using machine learning to help reduce energy use in Google's…
Google's artificial intelligence company, DeepMind, is using machine learning to help reduce energy use in Google's sprawling data centers.
What's inside of a Wi-Fi-controlled light bulb? Find out in this Teardown Tuesday!
What's inside of a Wi-Fi-controlled light bulb? Find out in this Teardown Tuesday!
Apple's removing the 3.5mm headphone jack. Luckily, converting wired headphones to wireless is easy with Bluetooth adapters.
Apple's removing the 3.5mm headphone jack. Luckily, converting wired headphones to wireless is easy with Bluetooth adapters.
FarmBot introduces the first open-source CNC farming machine.
FarmBot introduces the first open-source CNC farming machine.
What's inside of a hand-sized micro drone? Find out in this Teardown Tuesday!
What's inside of a hand-sized micro drone? Find out in this Teardown Tuesday!
Build a 1V octave voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) module and create your own analogue synth sounds.
Build a 1V octave voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) module and create your own analogue synth sounds.
TI offers a variety of design tools. The WEBENCH Power Designer provides end to end solutions for your single and…
TI offers a variety of design tools. The WEBENCH Power Designer provides end to end solutions for your single and multiple power design needs.
Maxim develops a platform for better measurement of static activities such as yoga using GSR sensors.
Maxim develops a platform for better measurement of static activities such as yoga using GSR sensors.
A properly designed solder stencil helps to ensure successful reflow soldering with IC packages that have an exposed thermal pad.
A properly designed solder stencil helps to ensure successful reflow soldering with IC packages that have an exposed thermal pad.