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Real-time image processing is a resource-intensive task that often requires specialized hardware. With that in mind,…

Real-time image processing is a resource-intensive task that often requires specialized hardware. With that in mind, let's explore processors that are designed specifically for photo and video applications.

Learn another way to characterize RF noise components using noise temperature and how this concept clears up how noise…

Learn another way to characterize RF noise components using noise temperature and how this concept clears up how noise figure measurement instruments actually work.

In this article, we’ll use SPICE simulations to explore the theory and behavior of negative voltages.

In this article, we’ll use SPICE simulations to explore the theory and behavior of negative voltages.

Get a high-level understanding of designing electronics to prevent the threat of side-channel attacks (SCAs), namely…

Get a high-level understanding of designing electronics to prevent the threat of side-channel attacks (SCAs), namely power- and EM- (electromagnetic) based attacks.

Learn about slot antennas, namely their history, characteristics, and electromagnetic (EM) behavior for low-voltage,…

Learn about slot antennas, namely their history, characteristics, and electromagnetic (EM) behavior for low-voltage, small-form-factor electronic devices.

Learn about l-type impedance matching equations through the quality factor (Q factor) of RC and RL circuits and the…

Learn about l-type impedance matching equations through the quality factor (Q factor) of RC and RL circuits and the series-parallel conversion of these circuits.l-

Learn more about L-sections and impedance matching by designing T and Pi matching networks using a Smith chart.

Learn more about L-sections and impedance matching by designing T and Pi matching networks using a Smith chart.

In this project, learn to create a digitally-controlled oscillator or DCO-based audio synthesizer with an Arduino Nano or…

In this project, learn to create a digitally-controlled oscillator or DCO-based audio synthesizer with an Arduino Nano or an Arduino Uno.

Learn about the admittance Smith chart to analyze a parallel connection of resistors, capacitors, and inductors, and see…

Learn about the admittance Smith chart to analyze a parallel connection of resistors, capacitors, and inductors, and see the circuit's behavior over the swept frequency range.

Go from chaos to clarity by learning how to design programs for embedded systems leveraging the Warnier-Orr diagrams.

Go from chaos to clarity by learning how to design programs for embedded systems leveraging the Warnier-Orr diagrams.

Learn about the history and ins/outs of the Smith chart, as well as how it relates to the reflection coefficient and…

Learn about the history and ins/outs of the Smith chart, as well as how it relates to the reflection coefficient and makes calculating impedance easier.

Learn about the effect of mismatch loss on a lossy line, a method to reduce the mismatch loss through fixed attenuators,…

Learn about the effect of mismatch loss on a lossy line, a method to reduce the mismatch loss through fixed attenuators, and the statistical models of this error.

Learn about the Bluetooth low energy (BLE) wireless communication protocol, namely its features, protocol stack, and how…

Learn about the Bluetooth low energy (BLE) wireless communication protocol, namely its features, protocol stack, and how it communicates with devices.

Using the mismatch loss equations, learn about the effect of mismatch loss on RF power measurement and the gain of…

Using the mismatch loss equations, learn about the effect of mismatch loss on RF power measurement and the gain of cascaded amplifiers.

Learn how to derive the wave equations for a lossless transmission line and look at its infinite bandwidth and phase constant.

Learn how to derive the wave equations for a lossless transmission line and look at its infinite bandwidth and phase constant.

MEMS silicon microphones are in everything from cellphones, hearing aids, smart speakers, computers, and vehicles. Learn…

MEMS silicon microphones are in everything from cellphones, hearing aids, smart speakers, computers, and vehicles. Learn the basics of how they work, their use, and what’s available.

As embedded systems continue to evolve, you might wonder: should I learn assembly language for embedded software…

As embedded systems continue to evolve, you might wonder: should I learn assembly language for embedded software development? Learn the answer in this article.

Learn about the aging behavior of resistors and amplifiers using temperature calculations and the Arrhenius equation to…

Learn about the aging behavior of resistors and amplifiers using temperature calculations and the Arrhenius equation to understand resistor drift, resistor stability, and op-amp drift.

Learn about the Seebeck effect and how the Seebeck voltage and Seebeck coefficient come into play within the scope of…

Learn about the Seebeck effect and how the Seebeck voltage and Seebeck coefficient come into play within the scope of thermocouples and temperature measurement.