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The End of the Age of MOSFETs? Carbon Nanotubes Finally Outperform Silicon in Transistors

The End of the Age of MOSFETs? Carbon Nanotubes Finally Outperform Silicon in Transistors

Research published earlier this month benchmarks a new carbon nanotube (CNT) transistor performing with a current 1.9 times higher than state-of-the-art silicon counterparts.


News Sep 30, 2016 by Zabrel Holsman
Researchers at IBM Have Prototyped a 3 Bits-Per-Cell PCM

Researchers at IBM Have Prototyped a 3 Bits-Per-Cell PCM

Researchers at IBM’s Zurich laboratory have demonstrated the feasibility of 3 bits-per-cell storage using phase-change memory (PCM) technology under large temperature fluctuations.


News Sep 17, 2016 by Dr. Steve Arar
What Does Renesas’ Intersil Deal Mean for the Evolution of MCUs?

What Does Renesas’ Intersil Deal Mean for the Evolution of MCUs?

Microcontrollers meet analog and power management ICs for creating powerful automotive SoCs.


News Sep 16, 2016 by Majeed Ahmad
This Sailing Drone’s Sensors Can Chart the Ocean Like Never Before

This Sailing Drone’s Sensors Can Chart the Ocean Like Never Before

Saildrone is a company that is exploring new horizons with autonomous drones that sail the seas gathering data as they go.


News Sep 08, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
These Analog DNA Computers Could Potentially Stop Cancer

These Analog DNA Computers Could Potentially Stop Cancer

Researchers at the Duke University have developed an analog DNA computer which can perform basic mathematic functions. The potential for medical applications could be huge.


News Sep 03, 2016 by Dr. Steve Arar
Teardown Tuesday: Radar Gun

Teardown Tuesday: Radar Gun

If you're a speeder or sports player you may have experience with one of these! In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at the inner workings of a radar gun!


News Aug 23, 2016 by Alex Udanis
Is the ADI / Linear Tech Merger Aimed for the IoT?

Is the ADI / Linear Tech Merger Aimed for the IoT?

ADI’s acquisition of Linear Technology clearly stands to bring them financial gains and complementary products. But there may be an IoT angle as well.


News Jul 28, 2016 by Majeed Ahmad
What Does the Dallas Shooting Mean for Ethics in Robotics?

What Does the Dallas Shooting Mean for Ethics in Robotics?

The decision of Dallas police officers to use a robot with intent to kill set a historic precedent.


News Jul 11, 2016 by Kate Smith
Smart Homes Via Smart Phones: Toggl.it, Nest, and Iris by Lowes

Smart Homes Via Smart Phones: Toggl.it, Nest, and Iris by Lowes

Learn about three smart home platforms available that allow mobile home control with varying degrees of customization.


News Jul 04, 2016 by Yahya Tawil
Teardown Tuesday: Wireless Mice!

Teardown Tuesday: Wireless Mice!

Once a luxury item, they are now commonplace. Wireless mice are pretty popular, but what's in them?


News Jun 14, 2016 by Alex Udanis
Make a Workshop on a Budget for Under £100

Make a Workshop on a Budget for Under £100

Making a workshop for electronics projects is cheaper than you might think.


News May 29, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
IoT and the Evolution of Smart Sensors

IoT and the Evolution of Smart Sensors

How cheap MCUs are turning ubiquitous sensors into the next IoT frontier.


News Apr 28, 2016 by Majeed Ahmad
Engineer Spotlight: Alexander Lee and the World’s First Wireless Oscilloscope

Engineer Spotlight: Alexander Lee and the World’s First Wireless Oscilloscope

We got to interview Alexander Lee from Aeroscope Labs about his experience developing the Aeroscope, the world's first wireless oscilloscope.


News Apr 07, 2016 by Tim Youngblood
5 Ways to Increase Your Chances at Bagging Your Dream Job

5 Ways to Increase Your Chances at Bagging Your Dream Job

With graduation coming soon, we compiled some tips for recent EE grads to bag a job in their field.


News Mar 31, 2016 by Tim Youngblood
Check Out These Crowdfunded Hardware Designs

Check Out These Crowdfunded Hardware Designs

Crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and Crowd Supply can be a treasure trove of the interesting, ingenious, and insanely cool. Check out some of our inexpensive favorites from the crowdfunding world!


News Mar 24, 2016 by Aaron LaBarbera
Engineer Spotlight: Jordan Bartee on the Ming Micro 8-Bit Synthesizer and Retro-Style Games

Engineer Spotlight: Jordan Bartee on the Ming Micro 8-Bit Synthesizer and Retro-Style Games

An interview with Jordan Bartee, the designer of the Ming Micro portable 8-bit video synthesizer.


News Feb 10, 2016 by Tim Youngblood
What We Want For Christmas

What We Want For Christmas

We polled a bunch of designers and engineers to see what they were asking for this Christmas. Here's the list!


News Dec 12, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
The Box Craze Hits Engineering

The Box Craze Hits Engineering

Subscription boxes are targeting everyone from preppers to disc golfers. Electrical engineers now have their own set of boxes delivering monthly goodies.


News Dec 10, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Websites Every Electrical Engineer Should Be Visiting

Websites Every Electrical Engineer Should Be Visiting

The internet is chock full of amazing resources for electrical engineers. We've rounded up some of the best ones.


News Dec 09, 2015 by Alex Udanis
What You Should Know About Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Technology

What You Should Know About Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Technology

A thorough explanation of OLED technology and its applications. Like an LED, an OLED is a solid semiconductor device that is 100 to 500 nanometers in length or 200 times smaller than a human hair!


News Nov 09, 2015 by Donald Krambeck