SparkFun Analog MEMS Microphone Breakout for remote IoT applications
https://www.electronics-lab.com/sparkfun-analog-mems-microphone-breakout-for-remote-iot-applications/
SparkFun has announced an Analog MEMS Microphone Breakout board built around the famous SPH8878LR5H-1 analog microphone. A MEMS microphone is an electro-acoustic transducer housing a sensor (MEMS) and an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) in a single package. The board features an OpAmp to boost the microphone’s output to a reasonable level, letting you connect it […]
BeanCounter is an “Affordable” SMT Parts Counter that operates on a CR2032 coin cell
https://www.electronics-lab.com/beancounter-is-an-affordable-smt-parts-counter-that-operates-on-a-cr2032-coin-cell/
As a part of the Microchip Get Launched design competition, Virginia-based Great Big Factory, an electronic device manufacturer, has designed SMT parts counter that runs on a CR2032 coin cell– BeanCounter. Yet to be launched for crowdfunding on CrowdSupply, the manufacturer has provided enough details to decide if this is a product you would want […]
SOCORAD32 is a new ESP32 powered walkie-talkie
https://www.electronics-lab.com/socorad32-is-a-new-esp32-powered-walkie-talkie/
We recently covered a soon-to-be-live crowdfunding project called BeanCounter that lets you count cut tapes and reels. Another upcoming project on CrowdSupply is a software-controlled radio walkie-talkie powered by an ESP32 microcontroller. However, the manufacturer, Mord Technologies, has not provided more details on the specific ESP32 controller. Being an open-source project, the team promises to […]
MEMS accelerometer is aimed at healthcare, industrial applications
https://www.electronics-lab.com/mems-accelerometer-is-aimed-at-healthcare-industrial-applications/
Analog Devices Inc. has launched ADXL367 three-axis MEMS accelerometer intended for applications such as vital signs monitoring, hearing aids, and motion-enabled metering devices. The accelerometer lowers power consumption by a factor of two compared a previous generation of the device (ADXL362) while improving noise performance by up to 30 percent. The accelerometer lowers power consumption […]
Streaming 4x Cameras with Small Carrier Board: Fast Prototype
https://www.electronics-lab.com/streaming-4x-cameras-with-small-carrier-board-fast-prototype/
How to quickly prototype 4x machine vision applications on one small embedded system. Embedded vision components are ever-popular and are being incorporated into a plethora of applications. What all these applications have in common is the need to pack more and more functionality into tight spaces. Often, it is also very advantageous for these systems […]
Maxim Integrated DS28E38 DeepCover® Secure ECDSA Authenticator
https://www.electronics-lab.com/maxim-integrated-ds28e38-deepcover-secure-ecdsa-authenticator/
Maxim Integrated DS28E38 DeepCover® Secure ECDSA Authenticator is an ECDSA public key-based secure authenticator that incorporates Maxim’s patented ChipDNA™ PUF technology. ChipDNA technology involves a physically unclonable function (PUF) that enables the DS28E38 to deliver cost-effective protection against invasive physical attacks. The DS28E38 uses the random variation of semiconductor device characteristics that naturally occur during […]
Current-Sense Amplifier with Dual Over Current Level Monitor & Alert Output
https://www.electronics-lab.com/project/current-sense-amplifier-with-dual-over-current-level-monitor-alert-output/
The project presented here is a high common-mode current sense amplifier with two high-speed comparators to detect out-of-range current conditions. The comparators are configured to detect and respond to dual over current conditions. These devices feature an adjustable limit threshold range for each comparator set using an external limit-setting resistor. Limit 1 Resistor is R10 […]
Mixtile Edge 2 IoT edge device is a multipurpose computer with RK3568
https://www.electronics-lab.com/mixtile-edge-2-iot-edge-device-is-a-multipurpose-computer-with-rk3568/
We recently covered the release of Mixtile Blade 3 single-board computer, which is going to be launched in Crowdfunding, and comes equipped with Rockchip RK3588 SoC, runs a hybrid Android and Linux distribution. Chinese embedded device manufacturer Mixtile Limited has gone ahead and unveiled another Edge 2 single-board computer and an Edge 2 Kit both […]
Monolithic Power Systems (MPS) MPQ2178 Synchronous Step-Down Converters
https://www.electronics-lab.com/monolithic-power-systems-mps-mpq2178-synchronous-step-down-converters/
Monolithic Power Systems (MPS) MPQ2178 Synchronous Step-Down Converters are monolithic and switch-mode converters with internal built-in power MOSFETs. These converters achieve 2A of continuous output current across a 2.5V to 5.5V input voltage range with a good load and line regulation. The output voltage (VOUT) of the MPQ2178 synchronous step-down converters can be regulated to […]
NJL5830R – Optical Touchless Sensor to control a switch without physical contact
https://www.electronics-lab.com/njl5830r-optical-touchless-sensor-to-control-a-switch-without-physical-contact/
Nisshinbo Micro Devices Inc. has introduced a new reflective type optical sensor NJL5830R that contains a high-power infrared LED, a photodiode sensor, and a signal processing IC in a unique package and has a high resistance to ambient light to prevent operation interference and can even be used for outdoor applications. Typical applications for touchless sensors […]