From the invention of the integrated circuit to surviving the Y2K problem, January has been an interesting month in history hardware. Here is a roundup of a few…
From the invention of the integrated circuit to surviving the Y2K problem, January has been an interesting month in history hardware. Here is a roundup of a few pieces of hardware history still saved in memory.
TDK has just released a new line of piezo actuators with haptic feedback. The PiezoHap comes in three compact sizes -…
TDK has just released a new line of piezo actuators with haptic feedback. The PiezoHap comes in three compact sizes - 2.5G, 7G, and 15G, with a large acceleration of 2.5 g. 7 g, and 15 g, respectfully, under a load of 100 grams.
STMicroelectronics introduces their new family of micropower high-precision voltage reference ICs.
STMicroelectronics introduces their new family of micropower high-precision voltage reference ICs.
Texas Instruments recently announced a new nanopower, dual-channel, programmable sensor monitor to help designers…
Texas Instruments recently announced a new nanopower, dual-channel, programmable sensor monitor to help designers optimize system power.
A couple of AR reference designs showcased at CES 2018 demonstrate how the barriers to entry are coming down for smart…
A couple of AR reference designs showcased at CES 2018 demonstrate how the barriers to entry are coming down for smart glasses and HMDs.
IDT’s new high-performance MEMS relative humidity and temperature sensor requires no user calibration and comes in four…
IDT’s new high-performance MEMS relative humidity and temperature sensor requires no user calibration and comes in four different accuracy levels.
The Wi-Fi Alliance, which manages the certification standard for Wi-Fi devices, has announced enhancements to the Wi-Fi…
The Wi-Fi Alliance, which manages the certification standard for Wi-Fi devices, has announced enhancements to the Wi-Fi Protected Access II (WPA2) protocol, as well as a pending arrival of a new WPA3 protocol.
In this teardown, we open up a battery-operated digital pH meter, from HealthyWiser.
In this teardown, we open up a battery-operated digital pH meter, from HealthyWiser.
Diodes Incorporated announces two new adjustable constant-current LED controllers that accept input voltages ranging from…
Diodes Incorporated announces two new adjustable constant-current LED controllers that accept input voltages ranging from 4.5V to 60V.
The "as-a-Service" model is changing the way innovators use new technologies—sometimes by giving access to new…
The "as-a-Service" model is changing the way innovators use new technologies—sometimes by giving access to new technologies that would be out of their grasp otherwise.
A new, smaller, and more versatile DC/DC step-down voltage regulator that's designed for noisier applications such as…
A new, smaller, and more versatile DC/DC step-down voltage regulator that's designed for noisier applications such as avionics, factory automation, and industrial robotics.
Today RIGOL announced the release of the RSA5000 real-time spectrum analyzer.
Today RIGOL announced the release of the RSA5000 real-time spectrum analyzer.
Texas Instruments has announced a new low-voltage digital-latch Hall-effect sensor with a wide operating temperature range.
Texas Instruments has announced a new low-voltage digital-latch Hall-effect sensor with a wide operating temperature range.
Last month, ams released their newest sensor tag, the AS39513, a device that can help monitor the state of…
Last month, ams released their newest sensor tag, the AS39513, a device that can help monitor the state of temperature-sensitive medical and food products.
The 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) recently released the first version of the 5G standard, finally providing…
The 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) recently released the first version of the 5G standard, finally providing hardware designers and telecommunication providers details to prepare for 5G capable devices.
In this teardown, we take apart Ancel's vehicle code reader and check engine light scan tool, the AD410, to see if we can…
In this teardown, we take apart Ancel's vehicle code reader and check engine light scan tool, the AD410, to see if we can find anything interesting.
Sensor integration unsurprisingly continues to be important for the future of device design. Bosch and TDK showed this…
Sensor integration unsurprisingly continues to be important for the future of device design. Bosch and TDK showed this month that they're answering the call with both dev kits for easy prototyping and production-ready sensor solutions.
Here's a look at the unusual way Meltdown and Spectre were revealed to the public and what we can expect going forward.
Here's a look at the unusual way Meltdown and Spectre were revealed to the public and what we can expect going forward.
The 2018 Consumer Electronics Show debuted a variety of sensors. This article looks at LIDAR, microspectrometers, and…
The 2018 Consumer Electronics Show debuted a variety of sensors. This article looks at LIDAR, microspectrometers, and Infrared cameras.
What is "mobility as a service" and what does it mean for autonomous vehicles?
What is "mobility as a service" and what does it mean for autonomous vehicles?