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A boost power factor correction (PFC) converter can significantly improve both the power factor and the harmonic distortion.

A boost power factor correction (PFC) converter can significantly improve both the power factor and the harmonic distortion.

In this project we will develop an algorithm for precisely locating a touch event that occurs somewhere on a circular…

In this project we will develop an algorithm for precisely locating a touch event that occurs somewhere on a circular capacitive sensor.

Learn about noise behaviors in MEMS gyroscopes.

Learn about noise behaviors in MEMS gyroscopes.

This project explores capacitive-touch-sense technology using an evaluation board for an EFM8 Sleepy Bee microcontroller.

This project explores capacitive-touch-sense technology using an evaluation board for an EFM8 Sleepy Bee microcontroller.

Learn how e-paper displays work and how to integrate low power e-paper displays into your embedded projects.

Learn how e-paper displays work and how to integrate low power e-paper displays into your embedded projects.

In this Teardown Tuesday, we will split, smash, crack, and sand our way into a USB power meter to see how it's made.

In this Teardown Tuesday, we will split, smash, crack, and sand our way into a USB power meter to see how it's made.

This is part 2 of a step-by-step guide to bringing your custom microcontroller design to life.

This is part 2 of a step-by-step guide to bringing your custom microcontroller design to life.

In this short project article series, we will implement a simple PID controller using LabVIEW on a hobby DC servo motor…

In this short project article series, we will implement a simple PID controller using LabVIEW on a hobby DC servo motor and the NI myRIO.

This project will show you how to make a device that can measure resistances as low as 0.1 ohms.

This project will show you how to make a device that can measure resistances as low as 0.1 ohms.

In part 2 of the LED saber project, we'll assemble the power and audio systems.

In part 2 of the LED saber project, we'll assemble the power and audio systems.

A brief overview of the IP Code for waterproofing and dust proofing devices, with some information on NEMA enclosure types.

A brief overview of the IP Code for waterproofing and dust proofing devices, with some information on NEMA enclosure types.

This video shows the R&S RTO-K26 MIPI D-PHY compliance test options which provides automated testing to the MIPI D-PHY…

This video shows the R&S RTO-K26 MIPI D-PHY compliance test options which provides automated testing to the MIPI D-PHY standard for camera and display interfaces.

Research from the Imperial College of London powers drones without weighing them down with batteries.

Research from the Imperial College of London powers drones without weighing them down with batteries.

An introduction to the Analog Discovery 2 by Digilent.

An introduction to the Analog Discovery 2 by Digilent.

This video demonstrates how the R&S RTO-K40 option can be used to measure response times of front end components such as…

This video demonstrates how the R&S RTO-K40 option can be used to measure response times of front end components such as power amplifiers (PA) and switches controlled by the MIPI RFFE control interface.

Internet of Things (IoT) devices combine multiple functional cores in highly integrated Wireless Embedded designs and…

Internet of Things (IoT) devices combine multiple functional cores in highly integrated Wireless Embedded designs and face often challenging long-term battery live time requirement.

Zone Triggering typically allows to define a trigger condition based on an area of voltage and time.

Zone Triggering typically allows to define a trigger condition based on an area of voltage and time.

This video shows how the R&S RTO oscilloscope with its vector signal explorer (VSE) software can be used to analyze wide…

This video shows how the R&S RTO oscilloscope with its vector signal explorer (VSE) software can be used to analyze wide band pulsed RF signals in terms of frequency, phase, amplitude, and timing.

Measuring small currents has become increasingly important for battery powered portable and wearable consumer devices,…

Measuring small currents has become increasingly important for battery powered portable and wearable consumer devices, IoT and medical applications.