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Since 1958, DARPA has been credited with the development of some of the most important technologies used today, including…

Since 1958, DARPA has been credited with the development of some of the most important technologies used today, including the Internet and GPS. Here is a look at DARPA’s 60 year history and some major projects in electrical engineering.

AAC recently spoke with Parker Dillmann, lead EE and co-founder of MacroFab, a PCB manufacturing company that aims to…

AAC recently spoke with Parker Dillmann, lead EE and co-founder of MacroFab, a PCB manufacturing company that aims to take some of the old-school pain out of the product development and scaling processes.

With augmented and virtual reality on the rise, the demand for processors and SoCs that are able to handle these demands…

With augmented and virtual reality on the rise, the demand for processors and SoCs that are able to handle these demands has also grown. In an effort to address this, Qualcomm has announced their latest device, the XR1, that may help hardware developers of AR and VR systems.

A new PCB ensures over-voltage protection for supercapacitors serving the industrial controls, remote monitoring, and…

A new PCB ensures over-voltage protection for supercapacitors serving the industrial controls, remote monitoring, and battery backup systems.

Jerry Lawson is most well known for his work as Chief Engineer of Fairchild’s Video Game division, playing a vital role…

Jerry Lawson is most well known for his work as Chief Engineer of Fairchild’s Video Game division, playing a vital role during the dawn of video game consoles. He’s an overview of his decorated career

The ADXL1005 by Analog Devices is a low noise, wide bandwidth, single-axis MEMS accelerometer with Analog Output.

The ADXL1005 by Analog Devices is a low noise, wide bandwidth, single-axis MEMS accelerometer with Analog Output.

The LT8582 is a new dual channel DC/DC converter from Linear Technology.

The LT8582 is a new dual channel DC/DC converter from Linear Technology.

Today’s roundup touches on how resistive RAM could change artificial intelligence applications, what to expect with…

Today’s roundup touches on how resistive RAM could change artificial intelligence applications, what to expect with upcoming DDR5 RAM specifications, and the latest news on 3D NAND flash memory.

Here’s a look at some of the ways NFC is already being used on your smartphone.

Here’s a look at some of the ways NFC is already being used on your smartphone.

Researchers from Soochow University have developed a prototype solar panel that can harvest energy from rain. Could this…

Researchers from Soochow University have developed a prototype solar panel that can harvest energy from rain. Could this be a new direction for solar energy or is it merely a neat science project?

With the SteamVR HDK and on-market headsets in tow, Black Box VR created their own unique resistance hardware to develop…

With the SteamVR HDK and on-market headsets in tow, Black Box VR created their own unique resistance hardware to develop an intensive fitness routine that feels more like a world-saving mission.

Touch displays often require specialized touch controllers to drive displays, which can bump up the cost of final…

Touch displays often require specialized touch controllers to drive displays, which can bump up the cost of final products. To mitigate cost increases, Microchip has just released a free touch library for use with most PIC, AVR, and SAM microcontrollers.

New design resources are becoming available as RF front-ends enter into high gear amid the 5G and IoT take-off.

New design resources are becoming available as RF front-ends enter into high gear amid the 5G and IoT take-off.

FPGAs (field-programmable gate arrays) are undeniably powerful. Now, makers will also have a platform to allow them to…

FPGAs (field-programmable gate arrays) are undeniably powerful. Now, makers will also have a platform to allow them to harness this technology.

In a world where electronics and embedded systems are becoming increasingly sophisticated, protecting them against theft,…

In a world where electronics and embedded systems are becoming increasingly sophisticated, protecting them against theft, piracy, or unauthorized modification is becoming increasingly important for designers and manufacturers.

Analog Devices recently announced two new SPI-controlled analog mux switches: the ADGS1208, which has eight single…

Analog Devices recently announced two new SPI-controlled analog mux switches: the ADGS1208, which has eight single channels, and the ADGS1209, which has four differential channels.

Imagine an implantable sensor that did not need to be removed because it degrades by itself over time. Meet the…

Imagine an implantable sensor that did not need to be removed because it degrades by itself over time. Meet the biodegradable sensor!

From the first telegraph message sent in 1884 to the founding of Dell computers in 1984 here is a roundup of history for…

From the first telegraph message sent in 1884 to the founding of Dell computers in 1984 here is a roundup of history for the month of May.

Texas Instruments announces their new TMP1075, which is a replacement to the industry standard LM75 and TMP75 digital…

Texas Instruments announces their new TMP1075, which is a replacement to the industry standard LM75 and TMP75 digital temperature sensors.