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Small batteries increase the need for low power use, efficient design. In this News Brief, we take a look at the…

Small batteries increase the need for low power use, efficient design. In this News Brief, we take a look at the STSPIN32F0A programmable motor controller from ST Micro.

Learn about the man who helped Nikola Tesla propel the adoption of the AC electrical grid in the United States.

Learn about the man who helped Nikola Tesla propel the adoption of the AC electrical grid in the United States.

Learn about the industry-adopted IPC standards that govern every step related to the design, assembly, inspection,…

Learn about the industry-adopted IPC standards that govern every step related to the design, assembly, inspection, testing, and documentation of printed circuit boards (PCBs).

Verizon and Qualcomm hope to champion the 5G wireless specification needed to support things like autonomous vehicles to…

Verizon and Qualcomm hope to champion the 5G wireless specification needed to support things like autonomous vehicles to consumers by 2020. That's a tall order—can they make it happen?

Last year, Intel acquired FPGA-focused Altera. Now they've announced the intention to create a hybrid between their…

Last year, Intel acquired FPGA-focused Altera. Now they've announced the intention to create a hybrid between their well-known CPUs and FPGAs.Last year, Intel acquired FPGA-focused Altera. Now they've announced a new line of hybrid chips that combine FPGAs with their well-known CPUs, achieving a goal set in 2010.

In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at the inner workings of a trail camera!

In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at the inner workings of a trail camera!

Odds are high that you've worked with or actively rely on the WPA and WPA 2 Wi-Fi protocols. A newly discovered…

Odds are high that you've worked with or actively rely on the WPA and WPA 2 Wi-Fi protocols. A newly discovered vulnerability, known as a Key Reinstallation Attack (or "KRACK Attack"), might shake your confidence.

An improved bearing system inside a new line of DC axial fans from CUI allows them to offer quieter operation and longer life.

An improved bearing system inside a new line of DC axial fans from CUI allows them to offer quieter operation and longer life.

A research team from Northeastern University has created a near-zero power consumption sensor at standby.

A research team from Northeastern University has created a near-zero power consumption sensor at standby.

Dialog Semiconductor is set to acquire Silego for a reported $306 million. How will this affect their product lines?

Dialog Semiconductor is set to acquire Silego for a reported $306 million. How will this affect their product lines?

A new design competition has presented a series of challenges over roughly two months to use GreenPAK technology to make…

A new design competition has presented a series of challenges over roughly two months to use GreenPAK technology to make configurable mixed-signal ICs (CMICs).

In this article, we'll discuss the importance of PCB enclosure design by considering enclosure design.

In this article, we'll discuss the importance of PCB enclosure design by considering enclosure design.

Learn about the concept of PCB keepout areas, why they can often be overlooked, and some tried-and-true methods for…

Learn about the concept of PCB keepout areas, why they can often be overlooked, and some tried-and-true methods for maintaining keepout areas.

In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at the inner workings of a small scale that is designed to track calories.

In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at the inner workings of a small scale that is designed to track calories.

Researchers from the Universities Exeter, Münster, and Oxford have created an integrated photonic synapse they believe…

Researchers from the Universities Exeter, Münster, and Oxford have created an integrated photonic synapse they believe could be the next step in brain-like computers.

From new teaching strategies to innovative equipment, STEM is positioned for growth.

From new teaching strategies to innovative equipment, STEM is positioned for growth.

The United States is pulling more diplomats out of Cuba after more reports of symptoms similar to those exposed to "sonic…

The United States is pulling more diplomats out of Cuba after more reports of symptoms similar to those exposed to "sonic attacks."

Designing technology for underwater research offers unique challenges and innovative solutions.

Designing technology for underwater research offers unique challenges and innovative solutions.

Security continues to be a major focus as the number of large-scale breaches in 2017 continues to rise.

Security continues to be a major focus as the number of large-scale breaches in 2017 continues to rise.