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Sometimes You Just Need a Transistor: A New Low-Side Driver Array from Texas Instruments

Sometimes You Just Need a Transistor: A New Low-Side Driver Array from Texas Instruments

ICs such as the TPL7407LA provide convenient, high-performance switching for a variety of common applications.


News Jun 22, 2017 by Robert Keim
Embedded Motor Control: A New Microcontroller Family from Microchip

Embedded Motor Control: A New Microcontroller Family from Microchip

Ongoing developments in microcontroller performance and integration continue with product lines such as the PIC32MK.


News Jun 14, 2017 by Robert Keim
Teardown Tuesday: USB CD Drive

Teardown Tuesday: USB CD Drive

Check out the insides of a USB CD drive in this Teardown Tuesday!


News Jun 13, 2017 by Robin Mitchell
Waymo vs. Uber and the LiDAR Tech at Stake

Waymo vs. Uber and the LiDAR Tech at Stake

Google filed a lawsuit against Uber claiming that they stole their LiDAR technology earlier in February. In this article, we'll take a closer look at what technology was allegedly stolen and how important it is.


News May 26, 2017 by Donald Krambeck
Texas Instruments Releases Family of Ultra-Small Gate Drivers (and Accompanying Power FETs)

Texas Instruments Releases Family of Ultra-Small Gate Drivers (and Accompanying Power FETs)

In this News Brief, we take a look at TI's two new device families: the DRV832x brushless DC (BLDC) gate drivers and CSD88584/99 NexFET Powers Blocks.


News May 25, 2017 by Karissa Manske
A Brief Introduction to the Common Mode Choke and Its Applications

A Brief Introduction to the Common Mode Choke and Its Applications

This article goes over the basics of the humble common mode choke and its applications.


News Apr 23, 2017 by Donald Krambeck
Teardown Tuesday: 3D-Printing Pen

Teardown Tuesday: 3D-Printing Pen

In this Teardown Tuesday, we will look at the innards of a 3D-printing pen to see how they do it!


News Apr 04, 2017 by Robin Mitchell
“Cobot” with Deep Learning and Gesture Recognition Hits Audi Production Floor

“Cobot” with Deep Learning and Gesture Recognition Hits Audi Production Floor

Audi has announced that a collaborative robot is working the floor in its industrial factory.


News Mar 29, 2017 by Kate Smith
Engineer Spotlight: The Pi Platter Team on Developing Raspberry Pi Zero Shields

Engineer Spotlight: The Pi Platter Team on Developing Raspberry Pi Zero Shields

All About Circuits spoke with Dan Julio and Mike Seiler about crowdfunding the Solar Pi Platter and how their involvement with makerspaces has helped them professionally.


News Mar 22, 2017 by Tim Youngblood
BeagleBone Blue for Robotics Applications: The Latest BeagleBone Single Board Computer

BeagleBone Blue for Robotics Applications: The Latest BeagleBone Single Board Computer

The BeagleBone Blue is now available. You can learn more about this open source robotics computer and its BeagleBone predecessors here.


News Mar 17, 2017 by Tim Youngblood
Raspberry Pi Zero HATs for Home Automation and IoT Designs

Raspberry Pi Zero HATs for Home Automation and IoT Designs

2016 brought some interesting additions for Raspberry Pi Zero that can be incorporated into home automation and IoT prototyping.


News Feb 08, 2017 by Tim Youngblood
The Resurgence of BattleBots and Robot Wars

The Resurgence of BattleBots and Robot Wars

Battlebots (US) and Robot Wars (UK) have made a comeback. How will modern technology change the game?


News Jan 14, 2017 by Robin Mitchell
Tech Highlights at CES Set the Tone for the Industry in 2017

Tech Highlights at CES Set the Tone for the Industry in 2017

Here's a recap of some of the top trends on display during 2017's CES (Consumer Electronics Show).


News Jan 11, 2017 by Chantelle Dubois
New Electric Vehicle Battery Sensor Design Could Reduce EV Costs

New Electric Vehicle Battery Sensor Design Could Reduce EV Costs

Electric vehicle batteries (EVBs) are used to power electric vehicles (EVs). Generally, each cell requires its own voltage sensor, however, this might have changed in a recent breakthrough.


News Dec 28, 2016 by Donald Krambeck
A Robot that Sweats? Engineers Try Bio-Inspired Heat Management

A Robot that Sweats? Engineers Try Bio-Inspired Heat Management

Researchers have designed a humanoid robot which sweats water through its metal frame to cool itself.


News Dec 12, 2016 by Dr. Steve Arar
Engineer Spotlight: Flite Test’s Chad Kapper on Drones, Rotor Riot, and Accidental STEM Education

Engineer Spotlight: Flite Test’s Chad Kapper on Drones, Rotor Riot, and Accidental STEM Education

AAC's Jeremy Lee corresponded with Chad Kapper—founder of Flite Test and Rotor Riot—to gather insights on drones, engaging people on YouTube, flying at Chernobyl, and more.


News Oct 10, 2016 by Jeremy Lee
Audi Prototypes Regenerative Suspension on Hybrid Vehicles

Audi Prototypes Regenerative Suspension on Hybrid Vehicles

Audi's suspension system, eROT, generates electricity out of bumpy roads.


News Aug 26, 2016 by Dr. Steve Arar
DR1 Brings Quadcopter Racing to the Big Time

DR1 Brings Quadcopter Racing to the Big Time

Twelve pilots, two days, and more quadcopters than can be counted. The fastest flying robots in the word, piloted by the best of quadcopter pilots. Multirotor racing is entering the big time.


News Jul 17, 2016 by Jeremy Lee
Solar Splash: How We Designed a Solar Powered Boat

Solar Splash: How We Designed a Solar Powered Boat

A detailed look at the solar/electric boat that the University of Rochester Solar Splash team built for Solar Splash.


News Jul 02, 2016 by Seth Schaffer
Solar Splash: The World Championship of Intercollegiate Solar/Electric Boating

Solar Splash: The World Championship of Intercollegiate Solar/Electric Boating

This is an introduction to the 2016 Solar Splash competition, a solar/electric boating regatta held annually.


News Jun 25, 2016 by Seth Schaffer