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Renesas Kicks-up CPU Speeds with SoCs for Entry/Mid-range Automotive Systems

The demand for cost-advantaged advanced cockpit technology for mid-range and entry-level automobiles is on the rise, which prompts Renesas to release a new R-Car series: the Gen3e.

July 26, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons

Of Slide Switches and Interface Design: Introspection on UX and EEs

A lesser-discussed aspect of electronics design, user experience, can be the difference between a good product and a great one. A new set of slide switches sparks some philosophical contemplation.

April 30, 2021 by Jake Hertz

Keeping Wearables Cool: Non-metallic Material Radiates Heat From Users, Circuitry, and the Sun

Thermal design is especially delicate in wearable devices. Here are a few ways researchers are tackling the issue—the most recent turning to materials science.

March 20, 2021 by Jake Hertz

E-textiles: Pipe Dream or Future Reality?

E-textile research is common, but efforts to commercialize this technology are not. With setbacks like a reliable power supply and safety, will e-textiles ever make a significant market debut?

March 19, 2021 by Rushi Patel

A Designer’s Take on Raspberry Pi’s First Microcontroller

This year, Rasberry Pi unveiled its first-ever microcontroller. How does this device perform in professional embedded design?

March 16, 2021 by Dr. Steve Arar

Core-independent Peripherals Juggle the Design Needs of Modern Medical Devices

Microchip recently announced an MCU family for increasingly complex medical designs—the main highlight being core-independent peripherals.

March 09, 2021 by Jake Hertz

Are AR Smart Glasses Making a Comeback? Lenovo and Vuzix Think So

Since the initial hype of Google Glass has died down in recent years, many AR companies have used the CES stage to resurge excitement in AR smart glasses. Here are the latest advancements from CES 2021.

January 18, 2021 by Jake Hertz

Breathable Electronic Material Makes Wearables More Comfortable and Durable

Engineers at North Carolina State University (NC State) have developed a breathable electronic material that is stretchable and ultrathin, allowing gas to permeate through it.

May 04, 2020 by Luke James

ROHM, Omron, Maxim: A Look at the Biometric-Monitoring Wearables Made by Component Manufacturers

The wearables market is by many measures still in its infancy, but many manufacturers continue to push wearable products into the market. How are component manufacturers involved in the wearable market and what are they currently producing?

February 07, 2019 by Robin Mitchell

Newest Dialog Semiconductor PMIC Tackles Big IoT Design Issue: Extending Battery Life for Wearables

Dialog Semiconductor's newest PMIC (power management IC) aims to help solve the battery life issue with wearables and other small, portable applications.

November 20, 2018 by Kate Smith

Haptic Technologies Roundup: Piezoelectric ICs, AR/VR Gloves, and Haptic Clothing

Haptic technology has come a long way in the past few decades and continues to find innovative improvements and applications across industries. Here's a quick look at some recent haptic technology-related news.

October 20, 2018 by Chantelle Dubois

The Ghost of Smart Glasses Past: Resurrecting Augmented Reality Wearables

Here is a look at a few augmented reality headset projects and uses, and why there is still a case for AR in 2018.

February 28, 2018 by Chantelle Dubois

Augmented Reality Reference Designs at CES Show New Promise for Smart Glasses and HMDs

A couple of AR reference designs showcased at CES 2018 demonstrate how the barriers to entry are coming down for smart glasses and HMDs.

January 25, 2018 by Majeed Ahmad

Google Partners with Lenovo and HTC for Standalone VR Headsets

The Google Virtual Reality division just announced this past May that it would be releasing design files for two standalone virtual reality headsets by the end of this year, manufactured and developed in partnerships with Lenovo and HTC.

June 08, 2017 by Chantelle Dubois

Teardown Tuesday: Bluetooth Keyboard

In this teardown, we will look at the innards of a Bluetooth keyboard.

May 30, 2017 by Robin Mitchell

Teardown Tuesday: Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 Camera

The Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 camera has a surprisingly complete electronic control board. This teardown looks inside.

January 31, 2017 by Mark Hughes

Overclocked Wearables Can Pick Up Bio-Acoustic Signals

Software updates can make conventional wearables capable of recognizing the wearer's movements.

November 25, 2016 by Dr. Steve Arar

MCU Carves Power Domains to Optimize CPU Load, Data Transfers

ST's new microcontroller is raising processing levels while boasting three power domains for energy efficiency.

October 31, 2016 by Majeed Ahmad

Teardown Tuesday: Thermal Camera

In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at the insides of an inexpensive thermal camera.

September 13, 2016 by Alex Udanis

Study Shows PINs Can Be Tracked From Wearables

Recent research shows that wearable embedded sensors can be used to crack a user's PINs and passwords.

July 22, 2016 by Dr. Steve Arar