Learn about the concept of PCB keepout areas, why they can often be overlooked, and some tried-and-true methods for maintaining keepout areas.
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.
Recently, a research article published in the Journal Science Advances describes a new moisture triggered physically…
Recently, a research article published in the Journal Science Advances describes a new moisture triggered physically transient device that has tunable degradation under the presence of moisture.
In this News Brief, we take a look at Nextchip's Apache4 pre-processor SoC, which was recently licensed to the CEVA-XM4…
In this News Brief, we take a look at Nextchip's Apache4 pre-processor SoC, which was recently licensed to the CEVA-XM4 imaging and vision platform.
In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at the insides of a Square chip reader.
In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at the insides of a Square chip reader.
The technology behind noise-cancelling headphones has been around since the 1970s, but in recent years, the technology…
The technology behind noise-cancelling headphones has been around since the 1970s, but in recent years, the technology has been brought to broader applications.
Engineers from the University of Columbia have created an artificial muscle that can lift over 1000 times its own weight.
Engineers from the University of Columbia have created an artificial muscle that can lift over 1000 times its own weight.
Hertha Marks Ayrton was a mathematician, scientist, inventor, and the first female member of the IEE and Royal Society of…
Hertha Marks Ayrton was a mathematician, scientist, inventor, and the first female member of the IEE and Royal Society of London. Her accomplishments as an electrical engineer and women's rights activist have gone largely unnoticed until recently.
Currently, under FAA rules, drones can only be operated during day-time hours, and within "civil twilight" hours,…
Currently, under FAA rules, drones can only be operated during day-time hours, and within "civil twilight" hours, typcially 30 minutes before or after the sun sets.
Researchers at the University of Washington have developed the first wide-area backscatter communication system, the LoRa…
Researchers at the University of Washington have developed the first wide-area backscatter communication system, the LoRa Backscatter, that is not only is low-power and cost-efficient at 10 cents per unit, but also provides long-range communication of up to 2.8 km.
Researchers introduce a modular robot powered by vacuums instead of pressurized air.
Researchers introduce a modular robot powered by vacuums instead of pressurized air.
In this teardown, we unscrew screws and disconnect plastic pieces to reveal the magical innards of this mini air compressor.
In this teardown, we unscrew screws and disconnect plastic pieces to reveal the magical innards of this mini air compressor.
The popular open source LimeSDR USB stick programmable software-defined radio is about to get a smaller, cheaper little brother.
The popular open source LimeSDR USB stick programmable software-defined radio is about to get a smaller, cheaper little brother.
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) recently announced six additions to its Electronic Resurgence…
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) recently announced six additions to its Electronic Resurgence Initiative (ERI), using the talents (and funding) of the US military to solve issues that practicing designers see coming in the industry.
AI image recognition has uses across industries, from the personal to the professional.
AI image recognition has uses across industries, from the personal to the professional.
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