Circuit implements photovoltaic-module simulator

Circuit implements photovoltaic-module simulator

José M Blanes and Ausiàs Garrigós writes: Electronics engineers often use photovoltaic-module simulators to test dc/dc-power co...


Test application for the FPGA Tibbit in the smart LED controller configuration

Test application for the FPGA Tibbit in the smart LED controller configuration

This application example shows how to connect and use RGBW LED stripe with TPS hardware platform.


Whisper Trigger – An Ultra-low Power Voice Detector

Whisper Trigger – An Ultra-low Power Voice Detector

For long period of time, we were using our muscles and bodies to control various machines.


Photovoltaic simulator system adds automated MPPT Efficiency Test

Photovoltaic simulator system adds automated MPPT Efficiency Test

An added test facility enables test of a 1,500V photovoltaic (solar energy) inverter’s static and dynamic maximum peak power t...


The future of IC design

The future of IC design

R Colin Johnson @ edn.com discuss about the future of IC design and the different technologies that can extend Moore Law.


Hot rods keep the die cool

Hot rods keep the die cool

Clemens Valens @ elektormagazine.com shows us a new IC Package that keeps the IC cool.


Building a “$5 Forth computer”

Building a “$5 Forth computer”

Ken Boak has designed a tiny 16-bit computer around a FRAM based MSP430 microcontroller.


BeagleCore Schematics and Gerbers Released

BeagleCore Schematics and Gerbers Released

BEAGLECORE™ is licenced under Creative Commons (CC-BY-SA).


MAX30102 – High-Sensitivity Pulse Oximeter and Heart-Rate Sensor

MAX30102 – High-Sensitivity Pulse Oximeter and Heart-Rate Sensor

The MAX30102 pulse oximeter and heart rate integrated sensor module is claimed as the lowest power solution on the market today...


App Note: Heat sink mounting guide

App Note: Heat sink mounting guide

Fairchild Semiconductor’s app note on proper heat sink mounting to achieve lower thermal resistance between the package and its h...


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UP – Intel x5-Z8300 board in a Raspberry Pi2 form factor

UP – Intel x5-Z8300 board in a Raspberry Pi2 form factor

UP, the credit card computer board for makers powered by Intel Quad Core Atom X5-8300 1.84GHz, running Linux, Windows 10, and...


Simplify yourself a mechanical design of a device

Simplify yourself a mechanical design of a device

With suitable spacers and other fastening technology you´ll use a space optimally while gaining a stable and professional ...