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A team of engineers from University of California San Diego have created a biofuel cell that produces ten times the power…

A team of engineers from University of California San Diego have created a biofuel cell that produces ten times the power of its predecessors

In this teardown, we examine the innards of the solar-powered ultrasonic dog repellent, complete with solar panel and PIR sensor.

In this teardown, we examine the innards of the solar-powered ultrasonic dog repellent, complete with solar panel and PIR sensor.

In this how-to article, we explore the use of I2C EERAM to save critical program variables when power fails and restore…

In this how-to article, we explore the use of I2C EERAM to save critical program variables when power fails and restore them when power returns to easily preserve program continuity.

Two new PMICs boost integration with single inductor multiple output (SIMO) regulator to maintain a very long battery life.

Two new PMICs boost integration with single inductor multiple output (SIMO) regulator to maintain a very long battery life.

Authentication, over-voltage protection, and compact form factor are key challenges in implementing power delivery…

Authentication, over-voltage protection, and compact form factor are key challenges in implementing power delivery feature in the next-generation USB designs.

In part 4 of our Wi-Fi Eye project, we'll deal with our power supply

In part 4 of our Wi-Fi Eye project, we'll deal with our power supply

Part 3 of this project focuses on choosing and configuring the servos you will use to create your Wi-Fi Eye.

Part 3 of this project focuses on choosing and configuring the servos you will use to create your Wi-Fi Eye.

Building an animatronic, wearable, Wi-Fi robots, part 1: Programming the controller.

Building an animatronic, wearable, Wi-Fi robots, part 1: Programming the controller.

Learn how to make your own Wi-Fi-enabled "ESP Alarm."

Learn how to make your own Wi-Fi-enabled "ESP Alarm."

In this video, we’re going to talk about protecting against catastrophic shorts, why some fuses explode, and why that’s bad.

In this video, we’re going to talk about protecting against catastrophic shorts, why some fuses explode, and why that’s bad.

Increasing the power efficiency in IoT and other low power, battery-operated devices requires a number of strategies that…

Increasing the power efficiency in IoT and other low power, battery-operated devices requires a number of strategies that reduce energy consumption during both the active and sleep modes.

Critical to the success of any product is its user experience. From household appliances through to websites, the ones…

Critical to the success of any product is its user experience. From household appliances through to websites, the ones that succeed are both functional and easy–or even enjoyable–to use.

With the introduction of a new set of requirements by the US Department of Energy that became law in February 2016, it…

With the introduction of a new set of requirements by the US Department of Energy that became law in February 2016, it has become mandatory for manufacturers to improve the efficiency of old designs to meet DoE Level VI in order to sell them to the US market.

This Teardown Tuesday looks at the Bluetooth LE enabled E4 battery charger by ESyb.

This Teardown Tuesday looks at the Bluetooth LE enabled E4 battery charger by ESyb.

Bluetooth low energy (BLE) is designed to intermittently transmit information using a limited amount of power. This…

Bluetooth low energy (BLE) is designed to intermittently transmit information using a limited amount of power. This article provides the building blocks that allow you to add BLE to your projects for $5 (plus a one-time purchase of a $15 programmer).

In this article, we look at a commonly used power path management scheme: dynamic power path management (DPPM).

In this article, we look at a commonly used power path management scheme: dynamic power path management (DPPM).

Integrated regulator modules such as the Cool-Power ZVS series can provide convenient and effective power conversion,…

Integrated regulator modules such as the Cool-Power ZVS series can provide convenient and effective power conversion, even in harsh environments.

The SiC semiconductors showcased at this year's PCIM in Nuremberg demonstrate their readiness for industrial, automotive,…

The SiC semiconductors showcased at this year's PCIM in Nuremberg demonstrate their readiness for industrial, automotive, and energy applications.

With everything going wireless it comes as no surprise that even speakers are using Bluetooth! In this Teardown Tuesday,…

With everything going wireless it comes as no surprise that even speakers are using Bluetooth! In this Teardown Tuesday, we will strip down a Sony Bluetooth Speaker to see how they are put together and what parts they consist of.