In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at the inner workings of a metal detector intended for security applications.
In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at the inner workings of a metal detector intended for security applications.
An important application of the diode is one that takes place in the design of the rectifier circuit. Simply put, this…
An important application of the diode is one that takes place in the design of the rectifier circuit. Simply put, this circuit converts alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC). This is an essential circuit in AC-to-DC power-supply design.
This is an introduction to the 2016 Solar Splash competition, a solar/electric boating regatta held annually.
This is an introduction to the 2016 Solar Splash competition, a solar/electric boating regatta held annually.
Learn what industry trends were on display at Sensors Expo 2016.
Learn what industry trends were on display at Sensors Expo 2016.
Harvesting energy from non-conventional sources has received an increased interest as designers look for alternative…
Harvesting energy from non-conventional sources has received an increased interest as designers look for alternative power sources. Even though the power is usually harvested in small amounts, it is adequate for various low-power applications.
The new flexible self-adapting triboelectric generator (saTENG) could solve the problem of powering wearable devices.
The new flexible self-adapting triboelectric generator (saTENG) could solve the problem of powering wearable devices.
In this article, we’ll discuss two benefits of using an active load: improved biasing conditions and…
In this article, we’ll discuss two benefits of using an active load: improved biasing conditions and differential-to-single-ended conversion.
In this project, you'll learn how to build a 4-bit binary counter using a 5x7 LED matrix for data count value…
In this project, you'll learn how to build a 4-bit binary counter using a 5x7 LED matrix for data count value visualization. The project will use a combination of standard electronic and surface mount components.
DSPs mark the third credible silicon choice for deep learning products, especially the embedded systems that require…
DSPs mark the third credible silicon choice for deep learning products, especially the embedded systems that require affordable and low-power solutions.
Researchers from VTT Finland created a porous silicon supercapacitor that rivals current state of the art…
Researchers from VTT Finland created a porous silicon supercapacitor that rivals current state of the art carbon/graphene, potentially realizing on-chip capacitors.
Learn how to build a system that can turn DC loads on and off using a mobile application. You'll also learn how to…
Learn how to build a system that can turn DC loads on and off using a mobile application. You'll also learn how to perform this task via immediate actions or via timers set in advance.
Learn about a fairly simple yet highly beneficial modification to the drain-resistor-based version of the MOSFET…
Learn about a fairly simple yet highly beneficial modification to the drain-resistor-based version of the MOSFET differential pair.
Once a luxury item, they are now commonplace. Wireless mice are pretty popular, but what's in them?
Once a luxury item, they are now commonplace. Wireless mice are pretty popular, but what's in them?
Here is why FPGAs are making inroads despite the fact that GPUs are a de facto standard for implementing deep learning algorithms.
Here is why FPGAs are making inroads despite the fact that GPUs are a de facto standard for implementing deep learning algorithms.
Every year, African engineers are developing projects that improve the quality of life for urban and rural people alike.…
Every year, African engineers are developing projects that improve the quality of life for urban and rural people alike. Here are some of 2016’s highlights from the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation program.
Now that we've got the Wandboard up and running, it's time to set up some tools to help us check in on our growing robot's status.
Now that we've got the Wandboard up and running, it's time to set up some tools to help us check in on our growing robot's status.
In this article, we’ll examine the most straightforward version of this foundational integrated-circuit amplifier topology.
In this article, we’ll examine the most straightforward version of this foundational integrated-circuit amplifier topology.
This project details the process by which AC-powered speaker sets can typically be converted to battery power. I'll…
This project details the process by which AC-powered speaker sets can typically be converted to battery power. I'll detail my own projects and provide advice for converting almost any set of speakers.
What's inside a modern graphing calculator? Take a look in this Teardown Tuesday!
What's inside a modern graphing calculator? Take a look in this Teardown Tuesday!
Researchers from the University of Texas at Arlington and the University of Wisconsin-Madison have made a collective…
Researchers from the University of Texas at Arlington and the University of Wisconsin-Madison have made a collective discovery in a new method for doping diamonds
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