This week at CES, TDK introduced new sensors in a life-changing medium: an upgraded smart cane for blind or partially-sighted people.
This week at CES, TDK introduced new sensors in a life-changing medium: an upgraded smart cane for blind or partially-sighted people.
Merry Christmas! Never forget that our business is a people business. Enjoy this review of four of the trade shows All…
Merry Christmas! Never forget that our business is a people business. Enjoy this review of four of the trade shows All About Circuits attended this year, and the great people we met.
Radar technology in vehicles has evolved from the early days of basic bulky sensors to the advanced 4D imaging radar and…
Radar technology in vehicles has evolved from the early days of basic bulky sensors to the advanced 4D imaging radar and sensor fusion of today. Learn how the underlying technology is opening new capabilities.
A new crop of magnetic switches, sensors, and PCB-based position encoders aims to redefine position sensing in…
A new crop of magnetic switches, sensors, and PCB-based position encoders aims to redefine position sensing in automotive, industrial, and robotic designs.
Haptic feedback systems using piezo-based actuators are important for a variety of applications, especially automotive.…
Haptic feedback systems using piezo-based actuators are important for a variety of applications, especially automotive. Learn the challenges and the solutions to be considered for this technology.
A short recap of some of the most interesting technologies I was able to see while walking the show floor this year.
A short recap of some of the most interesting technologies I was able to see while walking the show floor this year.
The new inertial measurement unit integrates edge processing and analog sensing into a single package.
The new inertial measurement unit integrates edge processing and analog sensing into a single package.
STMicroelectronics has released a new 6-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU) targeting automotive navigation and advanced…
STMicroelectronics has released a new 6-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU) targeting automotive navigation and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
In contrast to current cardiac sensors, which can only measure mechanical or electrical data in bulky form factors, the…
In contrast to current cardiac sensors, which can only measure mechanical or electrical data in bulky form factors, the new one-atom-thin device measures both.
Check out the technologies and products these leading companies plan to showcase at next week's Embedded World trade show…
Check out the technologies and products these leading companies plan to showcase at next week's Embedded World trade show in Nuremberg, Germany.
In this news analysis piece, Nthatisi examines Silicon Labs’ High Accuracy Distance Measurement (HADM) solution, which…
In this news analysis piece, Nthatisi examines Silicon Labs’ High Accuracy Distance Measurement (HADM) solution, which leverages Bluetooth LE's Channel Sounding feature, designed for complex RF environments.
Unveiled today, the new architecture hopes to facilitate sensor integration, offloaded processing, and faster times to market.
Unveiled today, the new architecture hopes to facilitate sensor integration, offloaded processing, and faster times to market.
By measuring position with magnetics, the new position sensor frees up system real estate for designers.
By measuring position with magnetics, the new position sensor frees up system real estate for designers.
Giant magnetoresistance (GMR) technology offers key advantages for a range of automotive applications. Learn how it…
Giant magnetoresistance (GMR) technology offers key advantages for a range of automotive applications. Learn how it works, how it compares to alternative approaches, and the types of GMR sensor solutions available.
To play a complex sport, this competitive robot uses multiple processors and local computer vision.
To play a complex sport, this competitive robot uses multiple processors and local computer vision.
Aimed at easing the process of developing devices that require HD haptics, Titan Haptics has unveiled a tiny board…
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.
Hoping to heighten motion sensitivity in building automation, ST has released a lens-free IR sensor with micromachined…
Hoping to heighten motion sensitivity in building automation, ST has released a lens-free IR sensor with micromachined thermal MOSFETs.
By modifying CMOS processing techniques, Nanusens claims to have made a breakthrough in MEMS sensor fabrication.
By modifying CMOS processing techniques, Nanusens claims to have made a breakthrough in MEMS sensor fabrication.
Learn how ATT and GATT protocols help Bluetooth LE devices store and manage data, making it easier for connected devices…
Learn how ATT and GATT protocols help Bluetooth LE devices store and manage data, making it easier for connected devices to work together seamlessly.
At its annual Spectra conference, today Particle is rolling out hardware and software products aimed at making IoT more…
At its annual Spectra conference, today Particle is rolling out hardware and software products aimed at making IoT more accessible for all.