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What is it About Audio Distortion? Understanding Nonlinearity

Learn about how system nonlinearity creates distortion in audio signals that impacts the sounds we hear. We will examine sine waves, harmonics, and intermodulation distortion.

April 10, 2022 by John Woodgate

Addressing BMS Battery Pack Current and Voltage Measurement Requirements

Learn about battery pack current measurement and analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) requirements within battery management systems (BMSs). 

April 05, 2022 by Krunal Maniar, Texas Instruments

An Introduction to Bluetooth Mesh Networking

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

April 03, 2022 by Dr. Steve Arar

Modern Motor Drivers Enable a Common Platform for Power Tool Designs

With so many power tool options, designing for compatibility can be a struggle. Learn more about this challenge leveraging metal–oxide–semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs).

March 31, 2022 by Charles Keefer, Allegro MicroSystems

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.

March 27, 2022 by Jake Hertz

Unraveling the Basics of MEMS Pressure Sensors for Industrial Applications

Pressure sensors are used in a wide range of applications, especially in industrial settings. With that in mind, learn about types of pressure sensors and their use cases.

March 23, 2022 by STMicroelectronics

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.

March 20, 2022 by Dr. Steve Arar

Developing Game Accessories: The Design Challenges and Choosing an MCU

In this article, learn some of the design challenges facing game accessory development and considerations for selecting microcontroller units (MCUs) for game accessory designs.

March 17, 2022 by Andy Lin, NXP Semiconductors

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.

March 13, 2022 by Dr. Steve Arar

Designing to Protect 5G Macro Base Stations for High Reliability

In this article, learn about protecting three major base station systems, the baseband unit, the power supply, and the backup battery system.

March 10, 2022 by Todd Phillips, Littelfuse

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).

March 06, 2022 by Jake Hertz

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.

February 27, 2022 by Dr. Steve Arar

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.

February 20, 2022 by Dr. Steve Arar

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).

February 13, 2022 by Dr. Steve Arar

Choosing the Right MPU for Display and Camera-related Industrial HMIs

In this article, learn about the different considerations that go into choosing the right microprocessing unit (MPU) for industrial human-machine interface (HMI) applications.

February 10, 2022 by Yasushi Iwase, Renesas

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.

February 06, 2022 by Robert Keim

Rotary Controls For Modern Hardware Interfaces

From mechanical latches and liquid flow restrictors to the earliest radio tuners and volume adjusters, rotary controls have been a mainstay of effective interface design. Learn more about rotary controls for modern hardware interfaces.

February 02, 2022 by Max Burk, ALMAX

Understanding the Basics of Ultrasonic Sensors

Learn how ultrasonic sensors work, how transmitters and receivers come into play, considerations for choosing an ultrasonic sensor, and their applications.

February 01, 2022 by Jeff Smoot, CUI Devices

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.

January 23, 2022 by Dr. Steve Arar

Considerations for Using Light Pipes to Improve HMI Design

Human machine interfaces (HMIs) often incorporate light indicators. One option for HMI indicator technology is light pipes. In this article, learn some of the design considerations for choosing and using light pipes.

January 14, 2022 by Sannah Vinding, VCC