Want to see what's inside a GPS unit?
Want to see what's inside a GPS unit?
What's inside a smart universal remote control?
What's inside a smart universal remote control?
The WISP microcontroller has the potential to revolutionize the way small IoT devices are powered and distributed.
The WISP microcontroller has the potential to revolutionize the way small IoT devices are powered and distributed.
Part Two in this three-article series explores the SAM4S DAC. We’ll look at hardware configuration, electrical…
Part Two in this three-article series explores the SAM4S DAC. We’ll look at hardware configuration, electrical characteristics, and the application programming interface.
Ever forget where you parked? Nonda is looking to fix those issues with a product called Zus.
Ever forget where you parked? Nonda is looking to fix those issues with a product called Zus.
Classifying signals is a way to organize the signals that surround us. It focuses design, testing requirements,…
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!
In this article we will take a closer look at how to effectively 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.
One of the reasons the operation amp (op-amp) is so reputable is because of its versatility. In this article, you will…
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.
Use DS3231M RTC alarm functions to make programmable, time-based, switches to power devices on and off at precise times.
Use DS3231M RTC alarm functions to make programmable, time-based, switches to power devices on and off at precise times.
Design and theory behind the 5V-3A buck regulator based on the LM25575 to be used in the C-BISCUIT robot project.
Design and theory behind the 5V-3A buck regulator based on the LM25575 to be used in the C-BISCUIT robot project.
This article is following up The Effects of Symmetry on the Fourier Coefficients. Topics will cover finding the average…
This article is following up The Effects of Symmetry on the Fourier Coefficients. Topics will cover finding the average power delivered to a resistor, calculating the RMS value of a periodic function.
This project explains how to isolate signals to eliminate ground loops in electronic systems.
This project explains how to isolate signals to eliminate ground loops in electronic systems.
Ever wanted to find out more about Class D amplification? Here's a handy breakdown.
Ever wanted to find out more about Class D amplification? Here's a handy breakdown.
The job of the capacitor in the output filter of a DC power supply is to maintain a constant DC value by removing as much…
The job of the capacitor in the output filter of a DC power supply is to maintain a constant DC value by removing as much power ripple as possible. Because these capacitors have a DC value, they are actually storing a lot of energy that never gets used.
In part 4 of this Build Raspberry Pi Controllers series, the reader will learn how to build an IR Remote Event counter…
In part 4 of this Build Raspberry Pi Controllers series, the reader will learn how to build an IR Remote Event counter using littleBits.
In the systems where custom sensors are required, it's imperative that the designer quantifies the environmental,…
In the systems where custom sensors are required, it's imperative that the designer quantifies the environmental, mechanical, electrical, and magnetic parameters of the entire system so that a sensor which meets those operating conditions can be selected.
Build an Arduino controlled power supply that automatically adjusts the output to maintain a constant voltage or a…
Build an Arduino controlled power supply that automatically adjusts the output to maintain a constant voltage or a constant current.
Let's delve into AC power concepts, how to calculate instantaneous power, average power, reactive power, complex power,…
Let's delve into AC power concepts, how to calculate instantaneous power, average power, reactive power, complex power, and the power factor. We'll also talk about the relationship each concept has to one another.
Here are some great power conversion topologies that can be used as alternatives to the boost converter; they are much…
Here are some great power conversion topologies that can be used as alternatives to the boost converter; they are much less vulnerable to short circuit load conditions.
Resolution and sampling rate are two important factors to consider when selecting an analog-to-digital converter (ADC).…
Resolution and sampling rate are two important factors to consider when selecting an analog-to-digital converter (ADC). In order to understand these fully, concepts such as quantisation, and the Nyquist Criterion must be understood to a certain degree.