IDT’s new MicroClock programmable clock generator is a 3-channel (3-PLL-architecture), low-power, user-programmable clock, intended for handheld and wearable devices.
IDT’s new MicroClock programmable clock generator is a 3-channel (3-PLL-architecture), low-power, user-programmable clock, intended for handheld and wearable devices.
From the invention of the integrated circuit to surviving the Y2K problem, January has been an interesting month in…
From the invention of the integrated circuit to surviving the Y2K problem, January has been an interesting month in history hardware. Here is a roundup of a few pieces of hardware history still saved in memory.
Even if you are not interested in cryptocurrencies or blockchain technology, the hardware and systems available to keep…
Even if you are not interested in cryptocurrencies or blockchain technology, the hardware and systems available to keep these things safe are still interesting and relevant for data security overall.
An uptick in interest in cryptocurrencies has also increased interest in fast, high-capacity, and especially secure data…
An uptick in interest in cryptocurrencies has also increased interest in fast, high-capacity, and especially secure data storage. Here are some developments in the data storage realm.
Experts in semiconductor manufacturing are predicting longer lead times and higher demand for IC packaging in 2018. This…
Experts in semiconductor manufacturing are predicting longer lead times and higher demand for IC packaging in 2018. This news comes during a time when the electronics industry is already facing several shortages and high volume demands for components such as OLED displays, DRAM, and NAND flash memory.
This News Brief takes a look at the STM8S001 8-bit microcontroller from STMicroelectronics.
This News Brief takes a look at the STM8S001 8-bit microcontroller from STMicroelectronics.
In this teardown, we open up and scrutinize a 1D cordless barcode scanner made by Besteker.
In this teardown, we open up and scrutinize a 1D cordless barcode scanner made by Besteker.
A flash memory shortage, beginning in 2016 and originally projected to continue until mid-2017, has been re-forecasted to…
A flash memory shortage, beginning in 2016 and originally projected to continue until mid-2017, has been re-forecasted to continue well into 2018.
At Hot Chips this week, Microsoft provided some details about their Scorpio SoC, slated to feature in the next X-Box…
At Hot Chips this week, Microsoft provided some details about their Scorpio SoC, slated to feature in the next X-Box gaming console.
Get an update on Toshiba's advances in 3D flash memory, just in time for Flash Memory Summit.
Get an update on Toshiba's advances in 3D flash memory, just in time for Flash Memory Summit.
With a variety of different single board computers, it can be difficult to choose which computer is right for your…
With a variety of different single board computers, it can be difficult to choose which computer is right for your project. This article will look at the basics of three single board computers available.
In this teardown, we investigate the PCBs, LCD, motors, and ribbon cables found inside the wireless all-in-one Epson…
In this teardown, we investigate the PCBs, LCD, motors, and ribbon cables found inside the wireless all-in-one Epson XP-330 Printer.
Increasing the power efficiency in IoT and other low power, battery-operated devices requires a number of strategies that…
Increasing the power efficiency in IoT and other low power, battery-operated devices requires a number of strategies that reduce energy consumption during both the active and sleep modes.
In this teardown, we examine the PCBs and the main ICs found inside the Leeo Smart Alert Nightlight.
In this teardown, we examine the PCBs and the main ICs found inside the Leeo Smart Alert Nightlight.
Check out the insides of a USB CD drive in this Teardown Tuesday!
Check out the insides of a USB CD drive in this Teardown Tuesday!
In this teardown, we inspect the PCBs and their major components (ICs) found inside Microsoft's Xbox 360 Kinect.
In this teardown, we inspect the PCBs and their major components (ICs) found inside Microsoft's Xbox 360 Kinect.
Global demands for NAND Flash Memory has far outstripped production. Here's some info on why and how this shortage occurred.
Global demands for NAND Flash Memory has far outstripped production. Here's some info on why and how this shortage occurred.
Researchers at Duke have developed a way to spray a transparent digital storage onto just about anything.
Researchers at Duke have developed a way to spray a transparent digital storage onto just about anything.
Technology giant IBM has managed to reliably store data into one atom using magnetism. What does such a demonstration of…
Technology giant IBM has managed to reliably store data into one atom using magnetism. What does such a demonstration of data density present and does this affect the continuing trend of smaller electronics?
The Amazon Kindle Fire tablet is a 7" color tablet. This Teardown Tuesday opens one up and looks inside.
The Amazon Kindle Fire tablet is a 7" color tablet. This Teardown Tuesday opens one up and looks inside.
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