Taiyo Yuden’s EYSHSNZWZ Bluetooth Low Energy module is a tiny Bluetooth 5 ready module that integrates the crystal and antenna so developers without RF…
Taiyo Yuden’s EYSHSNZWZ Bluetooth Low Energy module is a tiny Bluetooth 5 ready module that integrates the crystal and antenna so developers without RF expertise can integrate BLE into space-constrained applications, including wearables and smart accessories.
This article introduces the analog-to-digital conversion required to compress speech for transmission across telephone systems.
This article introduces the analog-to-digital conversion required to compress speech for transmission across telephone systems.
The industrial Internet of Things (IoT) encompasses the broad transformation underway that will make pervasive sensing…
The industrial Internet of Things (IoT) encompasses the broad transformation underway that will make pervasive sensing across connected machines not just a competitive advantage, but an essential fundamental service. The industrial IoT starts with the edge node, which is the sensing and measurement entry point of interest.
In this teardown, we open up and scrutinize a 1D cordless barcode scanner made by Besteker.
In this teardown, we open up and scrutinize a 1D cordless barcode scanner made by Besteker.
With all these invisible radio frequencies flying through the air, we should know a little bit about what exactly they are!
With all these invisible radio frequencies flying through the air, we should know a little bit about what exactly they are!
Murata’s Type 1GC IMP005 module is an embedded network controller providing dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity and an Ethernet MAC.
Murata’s Type 1GC IMP005 module is an embedded network controller providing dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity and an Ethernet MAC.
See what's inside this Bluetooth device that allows you to use your radio for wireless music in your car.
See what's inside this Bluetooth device that allows you to use your radio for wireless music in your car.
ST’s ST25DV is a dynamic NFC and RFID tag that provides fast data transfer between the tag’s host MCU and an NFC…
ST’s ST25DV is a dynamic NFC and RFID tag that provides fast data transfer between the tag’s host MCU and an NFC phone or reader.
This article takes a look at the improvements and capabilities of Bluetooth 5.
This article takes a look at the improvements and capabilities of Bluetooth 5.
STMicroelectronics' STWLC03 is a high-efficiency wireless power receiver IC that supports both Qi and PMA protocols.
STMicroelectronics' STWLC03 is a high-efficiency wireless power receiver IC that supports both Qi and PMA protocols.
There are several advantages to zero-IF architecture that come with their own challenges to overcome. This article…
There are several advantages to zero-IF architecture that come with their own challenges to overcome. This article discusses the issue of transmit LOL and examines the techniques used to eliminate it.
In this teardown, we examine the Lepy LP-168 Hi-Fi Stereo USB Audio Amplifier with Bluetooth, by NKTECH.
In this teardown, we examine the Lepy LP-168 Hi-Fi Stereo USB Audio Amplifier with Bluetooth, by NKTECH.
In this teardown, we tear open ThermoPro's TP07 wireless digital meat thermometer.
In this teardown, we tear open ThermoPro's TP07 wireless digital meat thermometer.
This article examines the common assumption that the clock-performance requirement for an RF sampling ADC is much more…
This article examines the common assumption that the clock-performance requirement for an RF sampling ADC is much more stringent compared to a heterodyne approach.
Quinn Connell of the MVP|Drive tackling dummy spoke with us about iterative prototyping, crowdfunding, and the power of…
Quinn Connell of the MVP|Drive tackling dummy spoke with us about iterative prototyping, crowdfunding, and the power of having a cause.
In this teardown, we investigate the PCBs, LCD, motors, and ribbon cables found inside the wireless all-in-one Epson…
In this teardown, we investigate the PCBs, LCD, motors, and ribbon cables found inside the wireless all-in-one Epson XP-330 Printer.
Digi International’s XBee SX 1-Watt RF modems operate at 900 MHz using the DigiMesh wireless networking protocol to…
Digi International’s XBee SX 1-Watt RF modems operate at 900 MHz using the DigiMesh wireless networking protocol to provide reliable, redundant wireless communication for critical data.
The latest Bluetooth Specification provides features that allow increased speed and increased transmission distance. This…
The latest Bluetooth Specification provides features that allow increased speed and increased transmission distance. This article provides information about the various bit data paths used in the latest specifications.
Researchers from the University of California Berkeley have created a wearable device worn on the ear that can monitor…
Researchers from the University of California Berkeley have created a wearable device worn on the ear that can monitor core body temperature in real time.
In part 4 of our Wi-Fi Eye project, we'll deal with our power supply
In part 4 of our Wi-Fi Eye project, we'll deal with our power supply