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Designing Microelectronics Using Fusion 360

This article dives into how Fusion 360 can be used to produce smarter microelectronics.

3 days ago by Sam Sattel, Autodesk

Finding Statistical Relationships: Correlation, Causation, and Covariance

This article explains a statistical measure that helps us to draw conclusions about how one variable affects another.

3 days ago by Robert Keim

Protecting IoT Embedded Designs with Security ICs

In this article, we discuss some key security threats to be aware of when designing for the IoT, important security functions, and how protecting these designs is becoming easier with advances in security ICs. 

5 days ago by Scott Jones, Maxim Integrated

How to Enable I2C on the OKdo E1 Board Using the NXP MCUXpresso IDE

In this article, learn how to enable I2C by allowing the LPC55S69 MCU on the E1 board to communicate with a Bosch BME280 environmental sensor present on the Microe Weather click module.

September 10, 2020 by Mark Dunnett, on Behalf of NXP

Environmental Sensor Applications for IoT Edge Device Sensing

Learn more about the "environment sensor" solution developed my OMRON, based on MEMS device and power-saving technology.

In partnership with Omron Electronic Components

Eaton TVS Diode ESD Suppressors

Transient voltage suppression (TVS) diodes provide surge protection to protect internal electronics from damage caused by transient voltage and ESD. In this article, learn more about the role of TVS diodes.

In partnership with Eaton Electronic Components

Back to Basics: Secure Hash Algorithms

The main idea behind a Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA) function is to take data of variable size and condense it into a fixed-size bit string output. Here, learn the basics of an SHA and its variants.

In partnership with Maxim Integrated

PCB Trace vs. Chip Antenna Design Considerations

This article outlines the attributes of both chip and PCB trace antennas. It also covers the design considerations required in selecting the right type of antenna to implement in your design.

In partnership with Dove Electronics

Basics of Tactile Switches

This whitepaper offers a basic introduction to tactile switches, a key component for many end devices which require actuators such as buttons.

In partnership with Omron Electronic Components

How GaN-on-Si Can Help Deliver Higher Efficiencies in Power Conversion and Power Management

How do GaN (gallium nitride), SiC (silicon carbide), silicon, and GaN-on-SiC compare? Learn how Infineon's CoolGaN™ HEMTs (high-electron-mobility transistors) provide improvements in power management.

In partnership with Infineon

A New Architecture for the Provision of Secure Storage Offers Higher Capacity at Lower Cost

Floating-gate Flash circuitry is only embedded in devices fabricated at 40nm or earlier nodes, so it is not embedded in the most advanced, highest-performance processors. For secure code and data storage, designers, therefore, have to specify an external device that contains secure memory capacity.

In partnership with Winbond

Peltier Cooling for Electronic Sensors

Learn about the sensors and applications that benefit from thermoelectric coolers in harsh, high-temperature environments to optimize performance and ensure long term reliability.

In partnership with Laird Thermal Systems

Tips for Accurate Bode Plot Measurements on an Oscilloscope

Learn practical tips for analyzing closed-loop stability of a switched-mode power supply with a Bode plot created with an oscilloscope.

In partnership with Rohde & Schwarz

Automotive Radar Technology, Market, and Test Requirements

Learn the basics of automotive radar, MIMO radar signal processing, applications, and market trends. Test and measurement requirements for research and development, mandatory ETSI tests and production verification of automotive radar sensors in the 24 GHz, 77 GHz and 79 GHz domains are described.

In partnership with Rohde & Schwarz

Switching Inductive Loads with Safe Demagnetization

The purpose of this application note is to provide the system engineer with details of the unique features of Maxim's MAX14912/MAX14913 products, and in particular, to explain how these products can safely handle 24V DC loads of "Unlimited Inductance" using Maxim's patented SafeDemag™ feature.

In partnership with Maxim Integrated

The Importance of Jitter in High Performance Design

High Performance Serial Data Architectures bring the focus of clock oscillator jitter to the forefront.

In partnership with Dove Electronics

Testing Phase Noise of Ultra Low Phase Noise OCXO—Challenges and Solutions

Learn about the test methods and equipment used in the measurements of phase noise of ultra low noise (ULPN) OCXO.

In partnership with Dove Electronics

Digital Output Drivers: Understanding Key Features and Challenges

This application note explains the key features of the MAX14912/MAX14913 octal digital output driver and how they can be utilized in industrial and building automation applications.

In partnership with Maxim Integrated

Why Embedded Developers Are Considering Serial NAND Flash for Code Storage in AI Systems

What are your assumptions about the reliability, longevity, and performance of NAND? This article proposes that embedded developers should open their minds to the potential benefits of replacing SPI NOR Flash with serial NAND Flash for storing mission-critical boot and application code.

In partnership with Winbond

Unlocking the Full Potential of eSIM for Large Scale Industrial IoT Deployments

Harnessing the power of an aggregated management platform for all IoT connections and technologies.

In partnership with Infineon