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Q# Is for Quantum Computing: A New Programming Language from Microsoft

Q# Is for Quantum Computing: A New Programming Language from Microsoft

Microsoft recently released a preview of a new programming language that will be used specifically for quantum computing programming: Q# (pronounced ‘Q-sharp’).


News Dec 16, 2017 by Chantelle Dubois
Flex Logix Co-Founder Awarded 3 Patents for eFPGA Designs

Flex Logix Co-Founder Awarded 3 Patents for eFPGA Designs

With three new patents under their belt, and more potentially on the way, what effect will Flex Logix’s new designs have on the FPGA industry, and how do Flex Logix’s eFPGAs differ from traditional FPGAs?


News Dec 15, 2017 by Justin Kirkham
Wireless Charging: A New Wireless Battery Charger Transmitter from STMicroelectronics

Wireless Charging: A New Wireless Battery Charger Transmitter from STMicroelectronics

A new wireless battery charging transmitter from STMicroelectronics tries to raise the bar with faster charging times with higher efficiencies.


News Dec 14, 2017 by Nick Davis
Exploring the Future of Design in Autonomous Vehicles: An Interview with Mark Forbes of Altium

Exploring the Future of Design in Autonomous Vehicles: An Interview with Mark Forbes of Altium

All About Circuits recently met with Mark Forbes, Director of Product and Persona Marketing at Altium, to discuss the details behind autonomous vehicles including the challenges of unifying safety standards and why embedded software is so important to this booming field.


News Dec 13, 2017 by Karissa Manske
What Is Digital Twinning? Bringing Industrial IoT Sensors and VR Together

What Is Digital Twinning? Bringing Industrial IoT Sensors and VR Together

Gartner predicts that 50% of large industrial companies will use digital twins by 2021. What are they and what do they do?


News Dec 12, 2017 by Chantelle Dubois
Teardown Tuesday: Depstech HD Wi-Fi Inspection Camera/Endoscope

Teardown Tuesday: Depstech HD Wi-Fi Inspection Camera/Endoscope

In this teardown, we cut into a Depstech endoscope to see what we can find.


News Dec 12, 2017 by Nick Davis
A New Wireless-Enabled Audio Processor for Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants

A New Wireless-Enabled Audio Processor for Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants

Let's take a look at ON Semiconductor's new DSP-based hybrid IC solution that brings wireless connectivity to hearing aids and cochlear implants.


News Dec 11, 2017 by Nick Davis
Meet the Fleet of AUVs That Might Eventually Explore “Oceans” on Other Planets

Meet the Fleet of AUVs That Might Eventually Explore “Oceans” on Other Planets

So you've heard of UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles). But have you heard of AUVs? Autonomous underwater vehicles are one of the most promising paths forward for exploring our oceans and those on other planets.


News Dec 09, 2017 by Chantelle Dubois
What Can Hackers Learn from Your Device’s Emissions? How Side Channel Attacks Thwart Cybersecurity

What Can Hackers Learn from Your Device’s Emissions? How Side Channel Attacks Thwart Cybersecurity

Side channel attacks can be used in a variety of ways to take advantage of unintended acoustic, mechanical, and electromagnetic signals to recreate data.


News Dec 08, 2017 by Chantelle Dubois
Amazon FreeRTOS: An Embedded OS for IoT Devices

Amazon FreeRTOS: An Embedded OS for IoT Devices

The support of large MCU suppliers shows that the undertaking from AWS to integrate connectivity into embedded OS software is a timely move.


News Dec 07, 2017 by Majeed Ahmad
High Voltage Design: A New Three-Phase Half Bridge Gate Driver from Diodes Inc.

High Voltage Design: A New Three-Phase Half Bridge Gate Driver from Diodes Inc.

Diodes Incorporated has announced a new three-phase half bridge gate driver with multiple protection features and the ability to drive N-Channel MOSFETs and IGBTs.


News Dec 06, 2017 by Nick Davis
Teardown Tuesday: Samsung Wireless Charger (EP-PG9201)

Teardown Tuesday: Samsung Wireless Charger (EP-PG9201)

In this teardown, we tear open Samsung's wireless charger to examine its internal components.


News Dec 05, 2017 by Nick Davis
The Calorimetric Principle at Work: New High-Performance MEMS Flow Sensor Modules from IDT

The Calorimetric Principle at Work: New High-Performance MEMS Flow Sensor Modules from IDT

IDT’s new flow sensors use the calorimetric principle and a special sensor coating to provide robustness and long-term reliability when measuring gases and liquids.


News Dec 04, 2017 by Nick Davis
Space Agencies of the World: Oceania

Space Agencies of the World: Oceania

If you are an engineer interested in deep space communication or rocketry, you may be interested in these two newly established space agencies in Oceania.


News Dec 01, 2017 by Chantelle Dubois
Optimizing Smart Water Meters: A New Ultrasonic-Sensing Microcontroller from TI

Optimizing Smart Water Meters: A New Ultrasonic-Sensing Microcontroller from TI

In this article, we look at TI's new integrated ultrasonic-sensing MCU—the MSP430FR6047—that can deliver more accurate measurement for smart water meters.


News Nov 30, 2017 by Nick Davis
Drones on Mars? NASA Projects May Soon Use Drones for Space Exploration

Drones on Mars? NASA Projects May Soon Use Drones for Space Exploration

Drone technology has found its way into a variety of applications ranging from recreational use, photography, security, climate monitoring, and even humanitarian aid. Another domain that we may soon see drones being used in: space exploration.


News Nov 29, 2017 by Chantelle Dubois
SiFive Building RISC-V Ecosystem, One Partnership at a Time

SiFive Building RISC-V Ecosystem, One Partnership at a Time

The catalog of IPs includes security cores, Logic NVM technology, embedded analytics, and multicore debugging toolsets.


News Nov 28, 2017 by Majeed Ahmad
Teardown Tuesday: Solar-Powered Floating Water Fountain

Teardown Tuesday: Solar-Powered Floating Water Fountain

In this teardown, we examine the innards of a solar-powered floating water fountain by Feelle.


News Nov 28, 2017 by Nick Davis
Piezoresistive Sensing: A New Miniature MEMS Water-Resistant Digital Barometer from STMicro

Piezoresistive Sensing: A New Miniature MEMS Water-Resistant Digital Barometer from STMicro

STMicroelectronics showcases their new ultra-compact piezoresistive pressure sensor which functions as a digital barometer.


News Nov 27, 2017 by Nick Davis
Breaking the System to Fix It: The “Hackers” That Hunt for Security Vulnerabilities

Breaking the System to Fix It: The “Hackers” That Hunt for Security Vulnerabilities

Sometimes the people trying to hack your devices are an important part of the security echo system.


News Nov 25, 2017 by Chantelle Dubois