We polled a bunch of designers and engineers to see what they were asking for this Christmas. Here's the list!
We polled a bunch of designers and engineers to see what they were asking for this Christmas. Here's the list!
This article will show you a handy alternative approach to assessing stability via open-loop gain and the feedback factor.
This article will show you a handy alternative approach to assessing stability via open-loop gain and the feedback factor.
How an op amp works with LTspice simulation. We left off last time finishing up how the input stage of an op-amp works.…
How an op amp works with LTspice simulation. We left off last time finishing up how the input stage of an op-amp works. The next important stage is made up by transistors Q3, Q4, Q5, Q6, and Q7.
This article discusses style mistakes in PCB layout that can make assembly and debugging PCBs difficult. This is vital…
This article discusses style mistakes in PCB layout that can make assembly and debugging PCBs difficult. This is vital for designers!
Direct Digital Synthesis is used to generate precise analog waveforms that can quickly change frequencies. It's used in…
Direct Digital Synthesis is used to generate precise analog waveforms that can quickly change frequencies. It's used in test equipment, spread spectrum techniques and to enable frequency sweeps.
In the last installment, we built the hardware to control an AC waveform with a TRIAC as the first step in a DIY solder…
In the last installment, we built the hardware to control an AC waveform with a TRIAC as the first step in a DIY solder reflow oven. This tutorial continues the project by showing you how to set up the low-level hardware to measure temperature, read the zero-cross detector, drive the TRIAC, and print to the serial terminal using a USART.
Delve into phasor concepts and transforming a circuit with circuit analysis techniques to solve a given circuit in the…
Delve into phasor concepts and transforming a circuit with circuit analysis techniques to solve a given circuit in the frequency domain.
With this microcontroller-to-PC interface you can conveniently monitor a temperature and visualize how the temperature…
With this microcontroller-to-PC interface you can conveniently monitor a temperature and visualize how the temperature changes over time.
This article explains how to install PyVisa and MatPlotlib for Python. PyVisa connects a computer to the measurement…
This article explains how to install PyVisa and MatPlotlib for Python. PyVisa connects a computer to the measurement instruments and matplotlib helps to visualize the data collected from these instruments.
Use a laser and a photo resistor to build a laser based point-to-point communication system. The best part? It's under $10.
Use a laser and a photo resistor to build a laser based point-to-point communication system. The best part? It's under $10.
This project will show how to build a basic analog voltmeter using an Arduino Uno, LabVIEW software, and littleBits…
This project will show how to build a basic analog voltmeter using an Arduino Uno, LabVIEW software, and littleBits electronics modules.
In this article I will show you how to use the internal EEPROM of an ATMega 328P microcontroller. I will use a…
In this article I will show you how to use the internal EEPROM of an ATMega 328P microcontroller. I will use a USB-to-serial converter, and an LM35 temperature sensor. I will also give you some tips and tricks when designing a PCB.
How does a $150 oscilloscope hold up? We gave it a thorough examination. Here are our thoughts on this powerful test and…
How does a $150 oscilloscope hold up? We gave it a thorough examination. Here are our thoughts on this powerful test and measurement tool.
Build your own TDR out of a scope and a signal generator to troubleshoot long cable runs and impedance mismatches.
Build your own TDR out of a scope and a signal generator to troubleshoot long cable runs and impedance mismatches.
Part 5 in the “How to Make an Ambient Light Monitor” series.
Part 5 in the “How to Make an Ambient Light Monitor” series.
A guideline for proper considerations when making electrical platforms that can be easily, cheaply, and quickly…
A guideline for proper considerations when making electrical platforms that can be easily, cheaply, and quickly manufactured. The purpose and methods of proper board design, validation, testing, and technical support is discussed, from small to large scale production.
Create a smart home by displaying the current salt level of your water softener with the CC3200 and a proximity sensor.
Create a smart home by displaying the current salt level of your water softener with the CC3200 and a proximity sensor.
Control systems engineering requires knowledge of at least two basic components of a system: the plant, which describes…
Control systems engineering requires knowledge of at least two basic components of a system: the plant, which describes the mathematically described behavior of your system, and the output, which is the goal you are trying to reach.
Part 4 in the “How to Make an Ambient Light Monitor” series
Part 4 in the “How to Make an Ambient Light Monitor” series
A look back at National Instruments' Week, a technology conference held in Austin, TX, from August 3-6th every year.…
A look back at National Instruments' Week, a technology conference held in Austin, TX, from August 3-6th every year. Attended by major players in nearly every industry, this event sets out to determine the course of technology.
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