This article looks at how stepper motors work well in IoT-oriented tasks such as positioning security cameras and remote sensors or actuating air vents, valves,…
This article looks at how stepper motors work well in IoT-oriented tasks such as positioning security cameras and remote sensors or actuating air vents, valves, and window covers.
Research aims to harness the piezoelectric properties of unique ultra-thin materials.
Research aims to harness the piezoelectric properties of unique ultra-thin materials.
In this video, we will introduce a component that is an essential tool for anyone who designs analog or mixed-signal…
In this video, we will introduce a component that is an essential tool for anyone who designs analog or mixed-signal circuits. This component is called an operational amplifier, or op-amp for short.
The von Neumann Architecture, which has been a staple in computer architecture, may soon find itself less useful in the…
The von Neumann Architecture, which has been a staple in computer architecture, may soon find itself less useful in the world of artificial intelligence.
Researchers at the University of Texas have developed a liquid metal battery that can operate at 20°C.
Researchers at the University of Texas have developed a liquid metal battery that can operate at 20°C.
The relatively new semiconductor—spin-gapless semiconductors—bridges zero‐gap materials and half‐metals while…
The relatively new semiconductor—spin-gapless semiconductors—bridges zero‐gap materials and half‐metals while having spin-polarized electrons and holes.
Entangled quantum signals generated aboard a 2.6 kg nanosat in low earth orbit herald the possibility of hack-proof…
Entangled quantum signals generated aboard a 2.6 kg nanosat in low earth orbit herald the possibility of hack-proof computer networks.
A new connectivity protocol shows promise for IoT designs, rivaling LoRaWAN and NB-IoT.
A new connectivity protocol shows promise for IoT designs, rivaling LoRaWAN and NB-IoT.
Intermediate Bus Architecture is an emerging method that power designers are using to conserve PCB space. This article…
Intermediate Bus Architecture is an emerging method that power designers are using to conserve PCB space. This article discusses the solution benefits and tradeoffs of adopting this technique, and how it may be scaled to address application-specific requirements.
Belgian company e-peas is looking to disrupt the IoT industry by providing an array of energy-harvesting PMICs and low power MCUs.
Belgian company e-peas is looking to disrupt the IoT industry by providing an array of energy-harvesting PMICs and low power MCUs.
In this video tutorial we will focus on integrated circuits that help us to generate supply voltages for analog, digital,…
In this video tutorial we will focus on integrated circuits that help us to generate supply voltages for analog, digital, and mixed-signal designs.
Three newly-released FPGAs can tell us a lot about the direction of these devices in the industry.
Three newly-released FPGAs can tell us a lot about the direction of these devices in the industry.
A team of researchers has unveiled what they claim to be the world’s first quantum phase battery described as a “key…
A team of researchers has unveiled what they claim to be the world’s first quantum phase battery described as a “key element for quantum technologies.”
The most power-hungry component in RF transmitters, the RF power amplifier, is getting some serious attention from design…
The most power-hungry component in RF transmitters, the RF power amplifier, is getting some serious attention from design engineers.
This buck-boost converter comes at a time when universal battery charging is becoming a realistic possibility.
This buck-boost converter comes at a time when universal battery charging is becoming a realistic possibility.
Multimedia chipsets must exhibit a variety of characteristics to be considered for use in designs. Measuring their…
Multimedia chipsets must exhibit a variety of characteristics to be considered for use in designs. Measuring their effectiveness requires a well-designed testing strategy.
A group of researchers at Japan’s Tohoku University have announced the development of a magnetic tunnel junction with…
A group of researchers at Japan’s Tohoku University have announced the development of a magnetic tunnel junction with some of the highest speeds seen yet.
Better fuel cells and lithium-ion batteries will be made possible by greater knowledge of electrode microstructure.
Better fuel cells and lithium-ion batteries will be made possible by greater knowledge of electrode microstructure.
External capacitors can quickly clutter PCB real estate and drive up BOM costs. What if we could do away with them altogether?
External capacitors can quickly clutter PCB real estate and drive up BOM costs. What if we could do away with them altogether?
A new high-level quantum programming language called “Silq” is correcting a major flaw in quantum computing.
A new high-level quantum programming language called “Silq” is correcting a major flaw in quantum computing.