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This article discusses the following basic concepts related to magnetic materials: the magnetic dipole moment,…

This article discusses the following basic concepts related to magnetic materials: the magnetic dipole moment, magnetization vectors, susceptibility, and permeability.

In this article, we conclude our discussion of VNAs by walking through the steps of a SOLT calibration and examining the…

In this article, we conclude our discussion of VNAs by walking through the steps of a SOLT calibration and examining the potential non-idealities of its reference standards.

Learn how to design the battery array that best fits your system’s power requirements. This article will help you…

Learn how to design the battery array that best fits your system’s power requirements. This article will help you interpret battery specifications, estimate operating life, and understand the relationship between capacity, load, and environment.

Learn about the characteristics and limitations of an operational amplifier’s output voltage range.

Learn about the characteristics and limitations of an operational amplifier’s output voltage range.

This article, the first in a two-part series on op amp signal swing, explains the characteristics and limitations of an…

This article, the first in a two-part series on op amp signal swing, explains the characteristics and limitations of an operational amplifier’s input voltages.

As part of a vector network analyzer (VNA), a directional coupler enables us to characterize a device’s performance by…

As part of a vector network analyzer (VNA), a directional coupler enables us to characterize a device’s performance by its S-parameters. Read this article to learn more about this important piece of equipment.

Learn about pressure transducers: devices used in a variety of industrial, medical, automotive, and consumer applications…

Learn about pressure transducers: devices used in a variety of industrial, medical, automotive, and consumer applications to sense pressure and convert it into electrical energy.

Learn how ATT and GATT protocols help Bluetooth LE devices store and manage data, making it easier for connected devices…

Learn how ATT and GATT protocols help Bluetooth LE devices store and manage data, making it easier for connected devices to work together seamlessly.

Learn about non-overlapping and overlapping Allan variance and how the Allan variance curve can be used to identify…

Learn about non-overlapping and overlapping Allan variance and how the Allan variance curve can be used to identify different types of random errors present in a signal.

In this article, we’ll look at another interesting application of pressure sensing in mechanical ventilation.

In this article, we’ll look at another interesting application of pressure sensing in mechanical ventilation.

In this article, we’ll look at additional applications of pressure sensors in mechanical ventilation.

In this article, we’ll look at additional applications of pressure sensors in mechanical ventilation.

Learn about the basics of mechanical ventilation in terms of subsystems, control loops, and algorithms.

Learn about the basics of mechanical ventilation in terms of subsystems, control loops, and algorithms.

This article is the fourth of a series on microcontroller timers which discusses internal watchdogs.

This article is the fourth of a series on microcontroller timers which discusses internal watchdogs.

This article is the second of a series on microcontroller timers. This article describes a more complex timer called the…

This article is the second of a series on microcontroller timers. This article describes a more complex timer called the PWM or pulse-width modulation timer.

Learn about the terahertz band, its properties, and the applications where it's finding utility.

Learn about the terahertz band, its properties, and the applications where it's finding utility.

Electric vehicle design is a complex concept. Here's a look at the heart of every EV: the battery.

Electric vehicle design is a complex concept. Here's a look at the heart of every EV: the battery.

Researchers at Northwestern University Center for Bio-Integrated Electronics are championing the development of sweat…

Researchers at Northwestern University Center for Bio-Integrated Electronics are championing the development of sweat biosensors with their latest glucose and lactate sensors.

This article provides some tips on making efficient use of the peripheral sections in your microcontroller’s datasheet…

This article provides some tips on making efficient use of the peripheral sections in your microcontroller’s datasheet (or reference manual, or user guide).

This is a protoype of a fitness wearable device designed to vibrate when it detects stagnation.

This is a protoype of a fitness wearable device designed to vibrate when it detects stagnation.