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An Introduction to Bluetooth Mesh Networking

An Introduction to Bluetooth Mesh Networking

In this article, you'll get a general understanding of Bluetooth mesh, its topologies, applications, and advantages.


Understanding Side Channel Attack Basics

Understanding Side Channel Attack Basics

Learn the basics of side channel attacks (SCAs), the threat they pose security for hardware-level security, and why they can be so powerful.


Understanding Piezoelectric Accelerometer Basics

Understanding Piezoelectric Accelerometer Basics

Learn about piezoelectric accelerometers, namely the piezoelectric effect, how piezoelectric materials generate electricity, the different accelerometer design modes, and their upper and lower frequency limits.


Accelerometer Specifications: Measurement Range, Sensitivity, and Noise Performance

Accelerometer Specifications: Measurement Range, Sensitivity, and Noise Performance

Learn about capacitive MEMS accelerometer specifications for measurement range, sensitivity, and noise performance for both digital- and analog-output accelerometers.


Neural Network Quantization: What Is It and How Does It Relate to TinyML?

Neural Network Quantization: What Is It and How Does It Relate to TinyML?

This article will give a foundational understanding of quantization in the context of machine learning, specifically tiny machine learning (tinyML).


Star vs. Mesh Networking Topology: IoT Wireless Connectivity Fundamentals

Star vs. Mesh Networking Topology: IoT Wireless Connectivity Fundamentals

Undergirding many emerging Internet of Things (IoT) wireless networking protocols are two fundamental architectures: star and mesh networking.


Accelerometer Mounting Methods: Types, Effects, and Solutions

Accelerometer Mounting Methods: Types, Effects, and Solutions

In this article, learn about the different methods for mounting accelerometers, their effect on accelerometer frequency response, and solutions for mounting a MEMS accelerometer.


Understanding Anechoic Chambers for Electromagnetic and RF Testing

Understanding Anechoic Chambers for Electromagnetic and RF Testing

In this article, learn about anechoic chambers for electromagnetic measurement and testing, specifically for radio frequency (RF).


Wi-Fi 7, Data Rates, and Latency: Understanding the IEEE 802.11be Standard

Wi-Fi 7, Data Rates, and Latency: Understanding the IEEE 802.11be Standard

Will Wi-Fi 7 be a revolution or just an evolution in wireless Internet access? This article examines some of the new features and capabilities in the next iteration of the 802.11 standard.


What Does an Accelerometer Output When It Isn’t Moving? Zero-g Bias

What Does an Accelerometer Output When It Isn’t Moving? Zero-g Bias

In this article, learn about zero-g offset and zero-g bias level, how it pertains to capacitive MEMS accelerometers, as well as accelerometer offset calibration to trim out offset error.


What Is TinyML?

What Is TinyML?

Learn about a subsection of machine learning (ML) called Tiny Machine Learning (TinyML), what it is, its applications, hardware and software requirements, and its benefits.


Filtering Accelerometer Output for Noise Suppression and Bandwidth Improvement

Filtering Accelerometer Output for Noise Suppression and Bandwidth Improvement

Learn how a low-pass filter can improve the noise performance of the accelerometers as well as how to extend the bandwidth of a MEMS accelerometer using a custom notch filter.


Hazards in Combinational Logic Circuits

Hazards in Combinational Logic Circuits

This article covers undesired switching events, known as hazards, that can occur when developing combinational logic circuits.


Combinational Logic Circuit Design and Simulation Using Gates

Combinational Logic Circuit Design and Simulation Using Gates

Gate-level implementation of logic functions is limited by the gate fan-in. This article examines logic factoring, grouping, and level increases to implement logic functions with limited input gates.


MEMS Accelerometer Frequency Response and Bandwidth Specification

MEMS Accelerometer Frequency Response and Bandwidth Specification

Learn about frequency response and bandwidth specification of MEMS accelerometers.


Deriving the Transfer Function of a Capacitive Sensing Accelerometer

Deriving the Transfer Function of a Capacitive Sensing Accelerometer

In this article, we'll learn about deriving the transfer function of a mass-spring-damper system used in a capacitive MEMS accelerometer.


Introduction to Capacitive Accelerometers: Measuring Acceleration with Capacitive Sensing

Introduction to Capacitive Accelerometers: Measuring Acceleration with Capacitive Sensing

In this article, we'll discuss how to use capacitive sensing to measure acceleration.


Basics of Millimeter Wave Technology

Basics of Millimeter Wave Technology

What is millimeter wave technology and how is it characterized compared to other lower-frequency technologies?


Intro to 5G NR

Intro to 5G NR

Learn the basics of 5G NR (New Radio), including its frequency bands, applications, and what technologies make it possible.


Understanding the Amplifier Offset Voltage and Output Swing in Resistive Current Sensing

Understanding the Amplifier Offset Voltage and Output Swing in Resistive Current Sensing

How does an amplifier's input offset voltage impact the accuracy of a current sense resistor's measurement? And how does amplifier output swing affect your shunt resistor value? Learn this and more in this technical article.