Chhavi – Ultra-Low-Power Fingerprint Sensor Featuring ESP32 SoC


https://www.electronics-lab.com/chhavi-ultra-low-power-fingerprint-sensor-featuring-esp32-soc/

Recent time has shown an increase in the number of fingerprint sensors and modules available in the Tech ecosystem following the need for physical security and biometric authentication for device and personnel management. One of the most recent is the new device by a hardware design company based in India – Chhavi. Chhavi by Vicharak […]

Embedded AI platform combines 16-core NXP Layerscape LX2160A processor with up to 5x Hailo-8 NPUs


https://www.electronics-lab.com/embedded-ai-platform-combines-16-core-nxp-layerscape-lx2160a-processor-with-up-to-5x-hailo-8-npus/

MicroSys Electronics, a world leader in embedded systems, has gone into partnership with Leading AI chipmaker, Hailo, to launch a scalable embedded platform for AI processing at the edge. The company released a miriac® AIP-LX2160A dev kit with up to 5x integrated Hailo-8™ AI accelerator modules for processing performance up to 130 TOPS. They also […]

Signal Conditioner for Sensorless BLDC Operations


https://www.electronics-lab.com/project/signal-conditioner-for-sensorless-bldc-operations/

This is a back EMF signal conditioning circuit that can be used to develop high-voltage sensorless motor drivers. When a sensorless algorithm is used to control the BLDC motor speed, the Back EMF (BEMF) signals are used. Based on zero crossing of BEMF signals, motor commutation is decided in the firmware. The signal conditioning circuit […]

4-Channel Remote Receiver Using NRF24L01 Radio Module – Arduino Compatible


https://www.electronics-lab.com/project/4-channel-remote-receiver-using-nrf24l01-radio-module-arduino-compatible/

Controlling 4 devices using an RF remote is very easy with this project. This is an Arduino compatible project. NRF24L01 module, Atmega328 microcontroller, 3.3V regulator, and few other components are part of the project. Onboard power LED and an additional functional LED is provided. The project provides 4x TTL outputs that can be interfaced with […]

LinkSwitch-TNZ Switching Power Supply IC


https://www.electronics-lab.com/linkswitch-tnz-switching-power-supply-ic/

Power Integrations’ switching IC saves 60% of standby power in smart home products With integrated lossless AC zero-cross detection, Power Integrations’ LinkSwitch-TNZ ICs provide best-in-class light load efficiencies, enabling more system features to be powered in standby while still meeting stringent standby regulations. At the same time, component count is reduced by more than 40% compared […]

Siglent SDS6000A 2GHz Digital Oscilloscope Series


https://www.electronics-lab.com/siglent-sds6000a-2ghz-digital-oscilloscope-series/

The SiglentSDS6000A Series of 4 channel digital storage oscilloscopes offers models in bandwidths of 500MHz, 1GHz, and 2GHz, with a sample rate of 5GSa/s (10GSa/s ESR) at each channel, a large memory depth of 500Mpts, and the option to add 16 digital channels to the 4 analog channels to provide synchronous mixed-signal analysis ability. Saelig […]

PI4IOE5V6416Q/PI4IOE5V6534Q I/O Expanders


https://www.electronics-lab.com/pi4ioe5v6416q-pi4ioe5v6534q-i-o-expanders/

Diodes’ automotive-compliant 16/34-bit I²C general-purpose I/O expanders feature built-in level-shifters Diodes’ PI4IOE5V6416Q and PI4IOE5V6534Q are automotive-compliant, dual-power rail, general-purpose I/O expanders. They provide a simple and flexible solution when additional I/Os are needed, especially when interfacing between different logic levels. These devices provide 16-bits and 34-bits of I/O expansion, respectively. They can operate from 0.9 […]

xMEMS announced mass production of the world’s first true MEMS speaker


https://www.electronics-lab.com/xmems-announced-mass-production-of-the-worlds-first-true-mems-speaker/

xMEMS Labs today announced the production of the world’s first monolithic MEMS µspeaker, Montara. Working closely with TSMC, the world’s leading semiconductor foundry, Montara has passed all required performance and reliability qualifications. xMEMS’ Montara is the world’s first monolithic MEMS speaker, implementing both actuation and diaphragm in silicon resulting in an unmatched level of part-to-part […]

Renesas Electronics FS1015 Air Velocity Sensor Module


https://www.electronics-lab.com/renesas-electronics-fs1015-air-velocity-sensor-module/

Mouser Electronics is now stocking the FS1015 and FS3000 airflow sensor modules Renesas Electronics. The vertical-mount FS1015 and the surface-mount FS3000 provide precision airflow monitoring for detecting system failures, measuring air handling, controlling fan speed, and more in HVAC systems, analytic gas-monitoring systems, data centers, and air quality systems. The FS1015 and FS3000 sensors, now […]

Hall-effect position sensor provides speed and precision


https://www.electronics-lab.com/hall-effect-position-sensor-provides-speed-and-precision/

Texas Instruments has introduced a 3D Hall-effect position sensor. With the TMAG5170, engineers can achieve uncalibrated high precision at speeds up to 20kSPS for faster and more accurate real-time control in factory automation and motor-drive applications.  The sensor also provides integrated functions and diagnostics to maximize design flexibility and system safety, while using at least 70% […]