Category: Electronics

PON-X chipset enables FTTR deployments

DO NEWSFEED Sep 22, 2024 0 76

Joining Semtech's PON-X lineup are a combo chip and a burst-mode TIA, designed for 2.5G PON Fiber to the Room (FTTR) applications....

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SiC power modules elevate energy efficiency

DO NEWSFEED Sep 22, 2024 0 95

Six 2300-V baseplate-less power modules from Wolfspeed boost energy efficiency in renewable energy and energy storage applications...

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MathWorks improves MATLAB and Simulink

DO NEWSFEED Sep 22, 2024 0 98

MathWorks’ MATLAB and Simulink Release 2024b simplifies development for wireless communication and digital signal processing. The ...

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Crypto modules gain the latest FIPS certification

DO NEWSFEED Sep 22, 2024 0 79

ST’s STSAFE-TPM cryptographic modules for PCs, servers, and embedded systems are among the first to receive FIPS 140-3 certificati...

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Nano-batteries may enable mega possibilities

DO NEWSFEED Sep 22, 2024 0 80

While larger batteries are getting most of the coverage, there are developments at the other end of the physical and energy scale....

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Peering inside a Pulse Oximeter

DO NEWSFEED Sep 3, 2024 0 86

The COVID-19 pandemic was a “crash course” for us on different topics, among them oxygen saturation and pulse rate measurements. T...

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Exercise while you game with this interactive trea...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 3, 2024 0 111

Motion-based controls for games have been around for decades, but even with the latest generation of virtual reality headsets, gam...

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Automotive LDO packs watchdog timer

DO NEWSFEED Sep 1, 2024 0 88

The NP4271 LDO regulator from Nisshinbo features a watchdog timer and reset functions through window-type output voltage monitorin...

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Miniature MLCCs maintain high stability

DO NEWSFEED Sep 1, 2024 0 63

MLCCs in Kyocera AVX's KGU series use a Class 1 C0G (NP0) ceramic dielectric, ensuring stable operation across a wide temperature ...

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Ideal diodes reduce power loss

DO NEWSFEED Sep 1, 2024 0 108

Nexperia’s NID5100 and NID5100-Q100 ideal diodes provide a lower forward voltage drop than conventional diodes in power OR-ing app...

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Hybrid module boosts solar power

DO NEWSFEED Sep 1, 2024 0 109

onsemi's Si/SiC hybrid power integrated module increases the power output of utility-scale solar string inverters and energy stora...

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Antenna subsystem employs beamforming IC

DO NEWSFEED Sep 1, 2024 0 90

Taoglas and MixComm are co-developing a 5G NR mmWave antenna subsystem that covers a frequency band of 26.5 GHz to 29.5 GHz. The ...

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Power Tips #132: A low-cost and high-accuracy e-me...

DO NEWSFEED Aug 29, 2024 0 84

This power tip discusses a low-cost, highly accurate e-meter that uses a single current sensor for e-metering and PFC current-loop...

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Digital pot can control gain over a 90 dB span lik...

DO NEWSFEED Aug 29, 2024 0 75

Digital pot design with an active negative resistance effect can control gain from -30 dB to 60 dB like an electromechanical pot. ...

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Component selection tool employs AI algorithms

DO NEWSFEED Aug 29, 2024 0 87

The AI-assisted component selection tool accelerates design process by connecting developers with suppliers in an automated way. T...

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USB 3: How did it end up being so messy?

DO NEWSFEED Aug 29, 2024 0 91

Creeping developer elegance, coupled with implementer verbiage inconsistency and vagueness, leads to consumer chaos. The post USB ...

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Beaming solar power to Earth: feasible or fantasy?

DO NEWSFEED Aug 29, 2024 0 98

Harvesting solar power via orbiting satellites which beam it down seems like a great idea, until you dive into the details. The po...

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Adding real-time local voice controls to a SMARS Q...

DO NEWSFEED Aug 29, 2024 0 110

Robotics kits like the Screwless/Screwed Modular Assemblable Robotic System (SMARS) are great tools for learning more about how el...

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Amassing a mobile Minion militia

DO NEWSFEED Aug 29, 2024 0 104

Channeling his inner Gru, YouTuber Thomas Locatelli (AKA Electo) built a robotic Minion army to terrorize and amuse the public in ...

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Storing ephemeral micropoetry on RFID cards for bi...

DO NEWSFEED Aug 29, 2024 0 91

Most people don’t consume poetry in the same way that they do novels. Instead of reading a book of poetry from cover-to-cover over...

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Enhance your IoT dashboards with Arduino Cloud’s n...

DO NEWSFEED Aug 29, 2024 0 104

At Arduino, we’re constantly working to improve your IoT management experience. Today, we’re excited to announce a new feature for...

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This miniature monorail stays upright with the hel...

DO NEWSFEED Aug 29, 2024 0 88

Most monorail systems, like the kind at Disney and in Las Vegas, stay upright because the “rail” is actually a very wide beam. The...

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Preconfigured ICs enable secure key storage

DO NEWSFEED Aug 23, 2024 0 87

Microchip’s CryptoAuthentication ICs for secure key provisioning are preconfigured to reduce development time and accelerate proto...

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SoC touts in-cabin Qi2 MPP wireless charging

DO NEWSFEED Aug 23, 2024 0 109

The iND87204 automotive wireless charging SoC from indie complies with WPC’s Qi v2.0 standard and Magnetic Power Profile (MPP). Th...

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Multi-sensor module monitors indoor air quality

DO NEWSFEED Aug 23, 2024 0 85

An air quality sensor module from Renesas, the RRH62000, detects harmful particulates, volatile organic compounds, and gases. The ...

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Linear redriver enhances smart-cockpit connectivit...

DO NEWSFEED Aug 23, 2024 0 95

Diodes’ PI3DPX1225Q is an automotive 6:4 active crossbar multiplexer with a linear redriver operating at 10 Gbps. The post Linear ...

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Power MOSFETs come in robust LFPAK

DO NEWSFEED Aug 23, 2024 0 74

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor now offers five power MOSFETs in rugged LFPAK 5×6-mm surface-mount packages. The post Power MOSFETs ...

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This beautiful table creates art in the sand

DO NEWSFEED Aug 23, 2024 0 90

Kinetic sand art tables are pretty hot right now, because they look really cool. They’re like zen gardens that rake themselves in ...

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How scanning acoustic microscopy (SAM) aids hybrid...

DO NEWSFEED Aug 20, 2024 0 123

SAM equipment detects cracks, voids, and other flaws as small as 5 microns in vertically stacked, hybrid bonded packages. The post...

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How to control your impulses—part 2

DO NEWSFEED Aug 20, 2024 0 86

Enhancing Part 1’s pulse generator to produce a square wave output with well-shaped edges as well as pulses and continuous sine wa...

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An Arduino-powered robotic ukulele that plays itse...

DO NEWSFEED Aug 20, 2024 0 73

The ukulele has a bit of a reputation for being quaint, but it is a legitimate instrument like any other and that means it takes a...

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Raspberry Pi SBC touts RISC-V cores

DO NEWSFEED Aug 16, 2024 0 89

The Raspberry Pi Pico 2 single-board computer is powered by the RP2350 MCU, featuring two Arm cores or optional RISC-V cores. The ...

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Discrete GPU elevates in-vehicle AI

DO NEWSFEED Aug 16, 2024 0 79

A discrete graphics processing unit (dGPU), the Arc A760A from Intel delivers high-fidelity graphics and AI-driven cockpit capabil...

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20-A models join buck converter lineup

DO NEWSFEED Aug 16, 2024 0 81

TDK-Lambda expands its i7A series of non-isolated step-down DC/DC converters with seven 500-W models that provide 20 A of output c...

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Molex shrinks busbar current sensors

DO NEWSFEED Aug 16, 2024 0 76

Percept current sensors from Molex employ a coreless differential Hall-effect design and proprietary packaging to slash both size ...

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Rad-hard SBC enables on-orbit computing

DO NEWSFEED Aug 16, 2024 0 104

Moog’s Cascade single-board computer supports multiple payloads and spacecraft bus processing needs within a single radiation-hard...

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This UNO R4 WiFi-controlled device streamlines a r...

DO NEWSFEED Aug 16, 2024 0 78

Most successful restaurants operating today have to take advantage of online ordering, as a huge chunk of customers have switched ...

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5G-enabled SBC packs AI accelerator

DO NEWSFEED Aug 11, 2024 0 113

Tachyon, a Snapdragon-powered single-board computer (SBC) from Particle, boasts 5G connectivity and an NPU for AI/ML workloads. Th...

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Infineon expands GaN transistor portfolio

DO NEWSFEED Aug 11, 2024 0 86

Infineon has launched the CoolGaN Drive family, featuring single switches and half-bridges with integrated drivers. The post Infin...

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Reference design trio covers EV chargers

DO NEWSFEED Aug 11, 2024 0 91

Microchip has released three flexible and scalable EV charger reference designs for residential and commercial charging applicatio...

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Client DIMM chipset reaches 7200 MT/s

DO NEWSFEED Aug 11, 2024 0 90

A memory interface chipset from Rambus enables DDR5 client CSODIMMS and CUDIMMs to operate at data rates of up to 7200 MT/s. The p...

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ADAS and autonomous vehicles with distributed aper...

DO NEWSFEED Aug 11, 2024 0 80

Distributed aperture radar (DAR), building on traditional radar technology, combines multiple sensors to create a more viable solu...

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Making fire detection more accurate with ML sensor...

DO NEWSFEED Aug 11, 2024 0 78

The mere presence of a flame in a controlled environment, such as a candle, is perfectly acceptable, but when tasked with determin...

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Adjusting office chair height with simple voice co...

DO NEWSFEED Aug 11, 2024 0 81

A month ago, ElectronicLab modified his office chair with an electric car jack, giving it motorized height adjustment. That worked...

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Reimagining the chicken coop with predator detecti...

DO NEWSFEED Aug 11, 2024 0 84

The traditional backyard chicken coop is a very simple structure that typically consists of a nesting area, an egg-retrieval panel...

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TMR empowers sensors in health wearables, building...

DO NEWSFEED Aug 7, 2024 0 76

Here is how TMR technology meets design challenges in sensors serving consumer health wearables and building automation. The post ...

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SLA batteries: More system form factors and lithiu...

DO NEWSFEED Aug 7, 2024 0 109

The lead-acid battery has had a long and successful run. But lithium-based alternatives are now making a serious charge for the le...

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An accurate resettable fuse

DO NEWSFEED Aug 7, 2024 0 80

A resettable fuse design that limits the output current instead of dropping the connection entirely, removing the setbacks of stan...

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Making a car more secure with the Arduino Nicla Vi...

DO NEWSFEED Aug 7, 2024 0 76

Shortly after attending a recent tinyML workshop in Sao Paolo, Brazil, Joao Vitor Freitas da Costa was looking for a way to incorp...

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Explore underwater with this Arduino-controlled DI...

DO NEWSFEED Aug 7, 2024 0 73

Who doesn’t want to explore underwater? To take a journey beneath the surface of a lake or even the ocean? But a remotely operated...

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MLCCs boast high-capacitance in minuscule package

DO NEWSFEED Aug 5, 2024 0 78

Murata expands its line of multilayer ceramic capacitors with two chips that provide a capacitance of 100 µF in a tiny 0603-size p...

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GNSS module offers precise RTK positioning

DO NEWSFEED Aug 5, 2024 0 77

The Quectel LG290P is a quad-band, multiconstellation GNSS module that achieves centimeter-level positioning accuracy. The post GN...

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NoCs and the transition to multi-die systems using...

DO NEWSFEED Aug 5, 2024 0 70

Choosing the right network-on-chip (NoC) configuration is crucial for chiplet-based designs. The post NoCs and the transition to m...

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Open-source projects shaping the future of EV char...

DO NEWSFEED Aug 5, 2024 0 130

Here is how open-source projects can significantly contribute in building a viable EV charging infrastructure. The post Open-sourc...

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Custom measurements using waveform and parameter m...

DO NEWSFEED Aug 5, 2024 0 87

How waveform and parameter math can be used to calculate commonly used measurements based on other standard measurements. The post...

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A miniature Vegas Sphere is the perfect nightlight

DO NEWSFEED Aug 5, 2024 0 73

Sphere in Las Vegas is inarguably one of the most notable architectural achievements of the 21st century so far. Gaudy? Maybe. Con...

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Patrol the pool with this Arduino Nano-powered DIY...

DO NEWSFEED Aug 5, 2024 0 107

There is something inherently intriguing about submarines that doesn’t seem to apply to other vehicles. Maybe that reflects our na...

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Power Tips #131: Planar transformer size and effic...

DO NEWSFEED Aug 1, 2024 0 108

Exploring a planar transformer size and efficiency optimization algorithm for a 1 kW high-density GaN LLC power module. The post ...

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Dissecting a feature-enhanced digital bathroom sca...

DO NEWSFEED Aug 1, 2024 0 89

Weight! Body mass index! And body fat percentage! For multiple users! All undone by a malcontent monochrome LCD display…sigh… The ...

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MCUs specializing in motor control, power conversi...

DO NEWSFEED Aug 1, 2024 0 90

MCUs for motor control and power conversion boost analog functionality, timer and hardware math acceleration. The post MCUs specia...

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Synthesize precision Dpot resistances that aren’t ...

DO NEWSFEED Aug 1, 2024 0 111

A solution to the challenge of the narrow resistance range of Dpots compared to manual pots: synthesizing precision Dpot resistanc...

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A look at Microchip’s new dsPIC33A digital signal ...

DO NEWSFEED Aug 1, 2024 0 70

Discussing the recently released dsPIC33A with the corporate vice president of digital signal controllers at Microchip. The post A...

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Adding voice commands to a LEGO planetarium set wi...

DO NEWSFEED Aug 1, 2024 0 95

From Mindstorms to Technic, LEGO has produced a wide variety of sets that give users new learning and creative experiences, and fo...

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Clone your IoT projects with Arduino Cloud Custom ...

DO NEWSFEED Aug 1, 2024 0 108

Whether you are an IoT enthusiast, an enterprise developer or a high school teacher, we all know the thrill of bringing a new IoT ...

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This DIY guitar transmitter sends digital audio to...

DO NEWSFEED Aug 1, 2024 0 86

When on stage, most guitarists will simply run a long cable from their guitar to the amp or mixer. But that cable can become tangl...

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Web Serial Camera stream with Arduino

DO NEWSFEED Aug 1, 2024 0 113

Hey there, fellow tech enthusiasts! Ever wondered how you could effortlessly stream camera footage from your Arduino boards direct...

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EDA tools enable PCIe, UCIe simulation

DO NEWSFEED Jul 29, 2024 0 87

System Designer for PCIe from Keysight enhances design productivity by supporting simulation workflows compatible with industry st...

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Power amp targets multicarrier transmitters

DO NEWSFEED Jul 29, 2024 0 81

A broadband power amplifier from Guerrilla RF provides enhanced compression performance over large fractional bandwidths of up to ...

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PSoC-based eval kit focuses on edge AI

DO NEWSFEED Jul 29, 2024 0 90

The PSoC 6 AI evaluation kit from Infineon offers tools for creating embedded AI and ML system designs for consumer and IoT applic...

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Tiny board jumpstarts motor-drive design

DO NEWSFEED Jul 29, 2024 0 100

ST’s reference design packs a 3-phase gate driver, an STM32G0 MCU, and a 750-W power stage on a circular PCB that is just 50-mm in...

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Digital key nears automotive limelight with first ...

DO NEWSFEED Jul 29, 2024 0 69

A digital car key solution receives verification from CCC Digital Key Certification program launched in December 2023. The post Di...

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This giant animatronic LEGO minifig zombie is a de...

DO NEWSFEED Jul 29, 2024 0 90

LEGO’s minifigs are the perfect canvas for creativity, as their simple plastic forms provide enough constraint to force people to ...

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Rising respins and need for re-evaluation of chip ...

DO NEWSFEED Jul 25, 2024 0 101

The semiconductor industry is undergoing a technological shift fueled by applications that mandate intricate custom chip designs. ...

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Waveform generators and their role in IC testing

DO NEWSFEED Jul 25, 2024 0 100

Waveform generators are versatile test instruments essential throughout IC design and manufacturing processes. The post Waveform ...

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How passive cooling advances electronics sustainab...

DO NEWSFEED Jul 25, 2024 0 81

Passive techniques are popular because they are usually less expensive and more reliable than active ones because there are no fan...

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Take-Back-Half precision diode charge pump

DO NEWSFEED Jul 25, 2024 0 80

The “Take-Back-Half” precision diode charge pump adds a half-amplitude reverse-polarity pump that subtracts error terms. The post ...

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IoT: GenAI voice helps generate speech recognition...

DO NEWSFEED Jul 25, 2024 0 103

A new AI feature allows developers to generate synthetic speech data with greater precision and tailor voice attributes. The post ...

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Boring rice cooker becomes uruchimai powerhouse

DO NEWSFEED Jul 25, 2024 0 83

Rice cookers are staple appliances in about half of the world and basic models are very affordable. But those are simple machines ...

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Magnus is an electromagnetic exoskeleton for your ...

DO NEWSFEED Jul 25, 2024 0 92

One of the primary goals of wearable technology is to provide the user with capabilities and data that exceed their current abilit...

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The end of Mbed marks a new beginning for Arduino

DO NEWSFEED Jul 25, 2024 0 87

As you might have heard, on July 9th, Arm announced that the Mbed platform and OS are officially destined to reach end of life in ...

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3D printing an affordable robot arm

DO NEWSFEED Jul 25, 2024 0 80

If you have an interest in robotics, then a robot arm is a great educational tool to start your journey. But professional robot ar...

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This machine automatically creates chain art

DO NEWSFEED Jul 25, 2024 0 108

Art is very personal and we often consider the process of creation itself when evaluating the resulting piece. Does a sculpture ha...

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IC duo forms smart automotive cockpit

DO NEWSFEED Jul 19, 2024 0 99

Infineon and MediaTek have joined forces to create a digital cockpit system that they say reduces BOM costs for both hardware and ...

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AI/ML platform leverages Microchip MPU

DO NEWSFEED Jul 19, 2024 0 94

Edge Impulse announced that Microchip’s SAMA7G54 MPU is now fully integrated into its platform to enable easy training of ML model...

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Arduino beginners’ kit sparks creation

DO NEWSFEED Jul 19, 2024 0 89

Arduino’s Plug and Make Kit lets beginners, hobbyists, and do-it-yourselfers build an IoT smart device and interact with it. The p...

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Mux/demux ICs switch high-speed signals

DO NEWSFEED Jul 19, 2024 0 95

Two multiplexer/demultiplexer switches from Toshiba handle high-speed differential signals, such as PCIe 5.0, USB4, and USB4 V.2. ...

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IR emitting diode boosts radiant intensity

DO NEWSFEED Jul 19, 2024 0 102

The TSHF5211, an 890-nm infrared emitting diode from Vishay, delivers a typical radiant intensity of 235 mW/sr at a drive current ...

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Save money by making your own MKR WiFi 1010-powere...

DO NEWSFEED Jul 19, 2024 0 93

Go browse your favorite store for a smart thermostat and take a look at the prices. They aren’t cheap and the more affordable mode...

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Materials unveiled for scaling copper wires at 2-n...

DO NEWSFEED Jul 18, 2024 0 88

New materials with enhanced low-k dielectric claim to reduce chip capacitance and strengthen logic and DRAM chips for 3D stacking....

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Walmart’s onn. UHD streaming device: Android TV at...

DO NEWSFEED Jul 18, 2024 0 84

Same-era media streamers from different suppliers have a common silicon foundation, albeit with some notable implementation differ...

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Automotive processor IP complies with ISO 21434 cy...

DO NEWSFEED Jul 18, 2024 0 80

The ISO/SAE 21434 standard defines the engineering requirements for cybersecurity to monitor, detect, and mitigate risks in vehicl...

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Hold that peak with a PIC

DO NEWSFEED Jul 18, 2024 0 86

A simple peak-sensing circuit that captures transient analog signals using a microcontroller’s A-D converter and very little else....

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Micropillar surface yields lower-temperature boili...

DO NEWSFEED Jul 18, 2024 0 81

The very old Leidenfrost effect sees new thinking, as a subtle thermal phenomenon gets advanced experimental insight. The post Mic...

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Meet Real Robot One V2: A mini DIY industrial robo...

DO NEWSFEED Jul 18, 2024 0 82

Started in 2022 as an exploration of what’s possible in the field of DIY robotics, Pavel Surynek’s Real Robot One (RR1) project is...

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The new Auxivo EduExo Pro helps students with exos...

DO NEWSFEED Jul 18, 2024 0 108

Emerging technologies initially develop at a slow pace and that is due in large part to the lack of resources available to student...

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Ride safer with these DIY bicycle lights

DO NEWSFEED Jul 18, 2024 0 88

Many people around the world live in cities designed for cars, with bicycle use being a distant afterthought. That makes cycling d...

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Adding proximity unlock to an old car with the Ard...

DO NEWSFEED Jul 18, 2024 0 91

A lot of newer cars have a really nifty feature called “proximity unlock,” which automatically unlocks the doors when the driver a...

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Play rock-paper-scissors using a time-of-flight se...

DO NEWSFEED Jul 18, 2024 0 110

Owing to its simplicity and fast-paced nature, rock-paper-scissors is a great game to play with friends, and when it comes to tran...

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Sensor enables ghost-free HDR imaging

DO NEWSFEED Jul 14, 2024 0 122

The OG0TC global-shutter image sensor from Omnivision brings the company’s DCG high dynamic range technology to AR/VR/MR tracking ...

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PC-based scopes gain 10Base-T1S decoder

DO NEWSFEED Jul 14, 2024 0 123

All PicoScope oscilloscopes from Pico Technology now include a serial decoder for the 10Base-T1S automotive Ethernet standard. The...

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