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Wireless Power Transmission of Solar Energy from Space

Wireless Power Transmission of Solar Energy from Space

Learn about possible methods for transmitting space-harvested solar energy back to Earth.


News Oct 06, 2016 by Amos Kingatua
An Introduction to Harvesting Solar Energy from Space

An Introduction to Harvesting Solar Energy from Space

An introduction to the concept of harvesting solar energy from space.


News Oct 05, 2016 by Amos Kingatua
Evaluating the Performance of RF Assemblies Controlled by a MIPI-RFFE Interface with an Oscilloscope

Evaluating the Performance of RF Assemblies Controlled by a MIPI-RFFE Interface with an Oscilloscope

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.


Teardown Tuesday: Travel Wi-Fi Router

Teardown Tuesday: Travel Wi-Fi Router

In this Teardown Tuesday we are to take a look at a portable Wi-Fi router and USB battery pack.


News Oct 04, 2016 by Alex Udanis
Capturing of Intermittent RF Signals with the Zone Trigger with an Oscilloscope

Capturing of Intermittent RF Signals with the Zone Trigger with an Oscilloscope

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


Intel’s Next IoT Development Board: The Intel Joule 570x

Intel’s Next IoT Development Board: The Intel Joule 570x

Intel has a new powerful IoT development kit with impressive specs and video applications.


News Oct 01, 2016 by Dylan Wadler
The Affordable LiDAR Movement—Researchers Aim to Drastically Reduce Sensor Costs

The Affordable LiDAR Movement—Researchers Aim to Drastically Reduce Sensor Costs

As of today, we are always looking to innovate our products as well as create new ones to make things more simplistic. Whether it be fully autonomous vehicles, agriculture, or marine surveying, companies are engineering a more efficient and cost-effective LiDAR systems to make these a reality.


News Sep 29, 2016 by Donald Krambeck
Teardown Tuesday: Bluetooth Headphones

Teardown Tuesday: Bluetooth Headphones

Let's crack open some Bluetooth headphones and see the direction the mobile industry is going.


News Sep 27, 2016 by Alex Udanis
EU Aims to Supply Free Wi-Fi to Eurozone by 2025

EU Aims to Supply Free Wi-Fi to Eurozone by 2025

By 2025, the European Union intends to establish free Wi-Fi coverage for all. But what is the motivation for such a move? How will it be implemented? And is this even a feasible goal to begin with?


News Sep 23, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
Engineer Spotlight: Kunal Chaudhary on Designing IoT Home Automation (Inspired by Hal9000)

Engineer Spotlight: Kunal Chaudhary on Designing IoT Home Automation (Inspired by Hal9000)

The Dot uses location to add context to notifications.


News Sep 19, 2016 by Ebony Calloway
Build an Arduino BLE-Enabled Indoor Air Quality Monitor

Build an Arduino BLE-Enabled Indoor Air Quality Monitor

Use an Arduino/Genuino 101 with iAQ-Core air quality and HIH-6131 temperature/humidity sensors to make an Indoor Air Quality Monitor with Bluetooth low energy (BLE) connectivity.


Arduino Infrared (IR) Control… The Universal Remote Control

Arduino Infrared (IR) Control… The Universal Remote Control

The Arduino Universal Remote Control is the TV remote your dad wishes he had!


Projects Sep 09, 2016 by Ryan Jones
This Sailing Drone’s Sensors Can Chart the Ocean Like Never Before

This Sailing Drone’s Sensors Can Chart the Ocean Like Never Before

Saildrone is a company that is exploring new horizons with autonomous drones that sail the seas gathering data as they go.


News Sep 08, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
Teardown Tuesday: Bluetooth Toothbrush

Teardown Tuesday: Bluetooth Toothbrush

Philips has made a Bluetooth-connected toothbrush. Let's tear it down!


News Sep 06, 2016 by Alex Udanis
Gallium Nitride Gaining Traction One Chip at a Time

Gallium Nitride Gaining Traction One Chip at a Time

Gallium nitride (GaN) transistors are smaller, faster, and more power efficient. Dialog's launch of half bridge shows that they are ready for commercialization in high-volume applications.


News Sep 05, 2016 by Majeed Ahmad
Retro Teardown: The Commodore 64

Retro Teardown: The Commodore 64

In this Retro Teardown, we will look at the history of the Commodore 64 and then tear one apart!


News Sep 01, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
Teardown Tuesday: Bluetooth Breathalyzer

Teardown Tuesday: Bluetooth Breathalyzer

What's inside a Bluetooth-enabled breathalyzer?


News Aug 30, 2016 by Alex Udanis
“Neural Dust” Sensors Could Lead to Implantable Wearables

“Neural Dust” Sensors Could Lead to Implantable Wearables

Tiny sensors the size of a grain of sand could allow brain-machine interface control of prosthetics and implantable wearable tech.


News Aug 24, 2016 by Kate Smith
An Introduction to Antenna Basics

An Introduction to Antenna Basics

Antennas are used to transmit and receive electromagnetic energy. This article covers basic antenna theory.


Teardown Tuesday: Radar Gun

Teardown Tuesday: Radar Gun

If you're a speeder or sports player you may have experience with one of these! In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at the inner workings of a radar gun!


News Aug 23, 2016 by Alex Udanis