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Autonomous Robot Takes to the Soccer Field to Aim, Pass, and Score

Autonomous Robot Takes to the Soccer Field to Aim, Pass, and Score

To play a complex sport, this competitive robot uses multiple processors and local computer vision.


News Aug 22, 2023 by Aaron Carman
TI Tightens Accuracy and Integration of New Current Sensing Solutions

TI Tightens Accuracy and Integration of New Current Sensing Solutions

TI says the new Hall-effect current sensor and EZShunt integrated shunt portfolio balance the major features of current sensing solutions: cost, size, accuracy, and speed.


News Aug 22, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Vishay Shrinks Down VCSEL-based Reflective Optical Sensor

Vishay Shrinks Down VCSEL-based Reflective Optical Sensor

Vishay's new optical sensor packs a vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL) and a silicon phototransistor in a 1.85 mm x 1.2 mm x 0.6 mm package.


News Aug 17, 2023 by Aaron Carman
Teledyne FLIR’s New Radiometric Thermal Camera Offers Widest FOV Yet

Teledyne FLIR’s New Radiometric Thermal Camera Offers Widest FOV Yet

With a wider FOV and radiometric abilities, the newest thermal camera module allows designers to see more in the same package size as previous Lepton cameras.


News Aug 15, 2023 by Aaron Carman
CU Boulder Team Builds Shape-shifting Display With Actuator Technology

CU Boulder Team Builds Shape-shifting Display With Actuator Technology

The 3D display table can dynamically respond to touch, sort items, and create pop-up displays—and it can perform multiple functions at once.


News Aug 09, 2023 by Aaron Carman
Haptics Development Board is Small Enough to Fit Inside Your Lightsaber

Haptics Development Board is Small Enough to Fit Inside Your Lightsaber

Aimed at easing the process of developing devices that require HD haptics, Titan Haptics has unveiled a tiny board designed both for development and and for embedding into your design.


News Aug 02, 2023 by Jeff Child
Graphene FET Tests Multiple Diseases On Chip at Once

Graphene FET Tests Multiple Diseases On Chip at Once

Archer Materials’ latest device uses ultra-thin graphene to detect multiple diseases on one chip. The next goal: a reconfigurable biochip.


News Aug 01, 2023 by Aaron Carman
In Lieu of PIR Detectors, ST’s New IR Sensor Uses Thermal Transistors

In Lieu of PIR Detectors, ST’s New IR Sensor Uses Thermal Transistors

Hoping to heighten motion sensitivity in building automation, ST has released a lens-free IR sensor with micromachined thermal MOSFETs.


News Jul 31, 2023 by Aaron Carman
New Temperature Sensor May Simplify Thermal Monitoring for Circuits

New Temperature Sensor May Simplify Thermal Monitoring for Circuits

Researchers at the University of Tokyo recently developed a new type of thermal sensor on a lightweight rolled-plastic base.


News Jul 27, 2023 by Duane Benson
EM Side-Channel Attacks on Cryptography

EM Side-Channel Attacks on Cryptography

Electromagnetic-based side-channel attacks are non-invasive, meaning the attacker does not need physical access to the device to steal information. We’ll look at how these EM side-channel attacks work.


Nanusens Reimagines MEMS Fabrication—With Major Capacitance Payoffs

Nanusens Reimagines MEMS Fabrication—With Major Capacitance Payoffs

By modifying CMOS processing techniques, Nanusens claims to have made a breakthrough in MEMS sensor fabrication.


News Jul 25, 2023 by Abdulwaliy Oyekunle
LAIRD CONNECTIVITY Lyra 24 Series BLUETOOTH® Module | New Product Brief

LAIRD CONNECTIVITY Lyra 24 Series BLUETOOTH® Module | New Product Brief

Laird Connectivity Lyra 24 Series BLUETOOTH® Modules represent cutting-edge seamless BLE connectivity, offering outstanding RF performance and energy efficiency. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


LITTELFUSE In-Line ATO® & Mini Fuse® Holder | New Product Brief

LITTELFUSE In-Line ATO® & Mini Fuse® Holder | New Product Brief

The Littelfuse Sealed In-Line ATO® and Mini Fuse® Holders are top-notch solutions designed specifically for challenging automotive applications. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


ATT and GATT—How Bluetooth LE Devices Store Data

ATT and GATT—How Bluetooth LE Devices Store Data

Learn how ATT and GATT protocols help Bluetooth LE devices store and manage data, making it easier for connected devices to work together seamlessly.


Sensor Technology Tackles Air Quality Challenges in the Industrial Realm

Sensor Technology Tackles Air Quality Challenges in the Industrial Realm

As we better understand the dangers of poor indoor air quality, engineers are looking to sensor technologies for detection and monitoring.


Body Voltage Monitor Brings ESD Protection to Electronics Manufacturing

Body Voltage Monitor Brings ESD Protection to Electronics Manufacturing

Claimed to be the first of its kind, the StatIQ Band from Iona Tech continuously monitors body voltage to prevent ESD events on electronics manufacturing floors.


News Jul 18, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Energy Harvesting Roundup: 4 New Designs Tap Into Ambient Energy

Energy Harvesting Roundup: 4 New Designs Tap Into Ambient Energy

With more low-power IoT devices flooding the market, researchers and developers are getting creative with power solutions—with some turning to unique energy harvesting techniques.


News Jul 04, 2023 by Aaron Carman
Omnivision Tacks on Two Global Shutter Sensors to Near-infrared Family

Omnivision Tacks on Two Global Shutter Sensors to Near-infrared Family

The two new global shutter image sensors from Omnivision aim to expand the availability of in-cabin monitoring solutions.


News Jun 28, 2023 by Jake Hertz
BOSCH BMP585 Barometric Pressure Sensor | New Product Brief

BOSCH BMP585 Barometric Pressure Sensor | New Product Brief

The Bosch BMP585 Barometric Pressure Sensor is an innovative and reliable solution for pressure sensing applications. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Particle Launches Resources To Take IoT from Prototype to Production

Particle Launches Resources To Take IoT from Prototype to Production

At its annual Spectra conference, today Particle is rolling out hardware and software products aimed at making IoT more accessible for all.


News Jun 21, 2023 by Jake Hertz