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New Liquid Battery Chemistry Could Be a Game Changer

New Liquid Battery Chemistry Could Be a Game Changer

A new composition of liquid batteries could lead to increased capacity and output, making it a contender for storing renewable energy to power our future.


News May 02, 2016 by Dylan Wadler
Non-inverting Configuration of an Operational Amplifier

Non-inverting Configuration of an Operational Amplifier

Mentioned in the previous article, the first of two most commonly used operational amplifiers, the inverting configuration is heavily used in audio mixers or digital-to-audio converters. In this article, we will discuss the second amplifier configuration, known as the non-inverting amplifier.


Breakthrough in Nanoimprint Lithography Could Revolutionize Flexible Semiconductors

Breakthrough in Nanoimprint Lithography Could Revolutionize Flexible Semiconductors

Collaborative efforts from UW Madison and partnering Universities have developed a new technique to create low cost, high power flexible semiconductors.


News Apr 30, 2016 by Zabrel Holsman
Classification of Signals used in Electrical Engineering

Classification of Signals used in Electrical Engineering

Classifying signals is a way to organize the signals that surround us. It focuses design, testing requirements, measurement tools, and expected results. There are many ways to classify signals!


The Low Down on GPS Trackers

The Low Down on GPS Trackers

Once exclusive to Spy Movies, compact GPS trackers are becoming a reality. What are engineers making with these smaller systems?


News Apr 27, 2016 by Alex Udanis
C-BISCUIT: The Brains of the Operation

C-BISCUIT: The Brains of the Operation

In this article, we teach C-BISCUIT how to do important life things, such as booting into our OS of choice, and connecting to the Wi-Fi it'll come to know as the gateway to knowledge.


Projects Apr 26, 2016 by Trevor Gamblin
Teardown Tuesday: Dash Camera

Teardown Tuesday: Dash Camera

Dash Cameras are becoming a very popular automotive accessory. What's inside of one?


News Apr 26, 2016 by Alex Udanis
Household Items for Your Next Electronics Project

Household Items for Your Next Electronics Project

What you have laying around your house might just be useful for your next project.


News Apr 23, 2016 by Jacob Smith
Use a DC Motor to Power LED Headlights on a Longboard

Use a DC Motor to Power LED Headlights on a Longboard

Build a generator-powered LED headlight for a longboard for very cheap.


Projects Apr 20, 2016 by Jacob Smith
Teardown Tuesday: Fitbit Charge Fitness Tracker

Teardown Tuesday: Fitbit Charge Fitness Tracker

In this week’s Teardown Tuesday we're going to take a look at the inside of a Fitbit Charge.


News Apr 19, 2016 by Alex Udanis
Sensor Fusion: 3 Key Design Challenges and Ways to Deal with them

Sensor Fusion: 3 Key Design Challenges and Ways to Deal with them

Sensors are becoming a ubiquitous element in the IoT bandwagon, which in turn, makes sensor fusion the technology to watch.


News Apr 15, 2016 by Majeed Ahmad
The Inverting Configuration of an Amplifier

The Inverting Configuration of an Amplifier

Mentioned in the previous article, an operational amplifier is usually connected to components in a feedback circuit. In this article, we will discuss one of two amp configurations that are most widely used.


Low-Pass Filter a PWM Signal into an Analog Voltage

Low-Pass Filter a PWM Signal into an Analog Voltage

In this article we will take a closer look at how to effectively low-pass filter a PWM signal into an analog voltage.


Characteristics of Operational Amplifiers

Characteristics of Operational Amplifiers

One of the reasons the operation amp (op-amp) is so reputable is because of its versatility. In this article, you will see that almost anything can be done using an op-amp. It is also notable that this integrated circuit has many characteristics that approach those that are considered to be ideal.


Build Programmable Time-based Switches Using a Real Time Clock

Build Programmable Time-based Switches Using a Real Time Clock

Use DS3231M RTC alarm functions to make programmable, time-based, switches to power devices on and off at precise times.


Nanoscale Heat Transfer 100 Times Stronger Than Previously Thought

Nanoscale Heat Transfer 100 Times Stronger Than Previously Thought

A new breakthrough in nanoscale heat transfer may redefine what was once thought possible by conventional thermal radiation laws.


News Apr 05, 2016 by Zabrel Holsman
Teardown Tuesday: IoT Garage Door Opener

Teardown Tuesday: IoT Garage Door Opener

In this week’s Teardown Tuesday we are going to take a look at an accessory that will allow you to connect your garage door opener to the internet, the Garageio!


News Apr 05, 2016 by Alex Udanis
Ten Ways to Design for Intrinsic Safety

Ten Ways to Design for Intrinsic Safety

How to build electronic devices when a higher degree of safety is required.


Linear Amplitude Modulation Applications

Linear Amplitude Modulation Applications

In this article, we'll delve into amplitude modulation and what it's used for. Also, we will differentiate between communication methods that do and do not use modulation.


5 Great Android Apps for Electrical Engineers

5 Great Android Apps for Electrical Engineers

There are 1.9 million apps in the Google Play store. Here are 5 great ones for electrical engineers.


News Apr 03, 2016 by Alex Udanis