Engineer Designs a Computer in One Week With Quilter’s “Physics-Driven” AI


https://www.electronics-lab.com/engineer-designs-a-computer-in-one-week-with-quilters-physics-driven-ai/

Project Speedrun’s AI-designed computer was built around the NXP i.MX 8M Mini processor and achieved first-boot success within a week, demonstrating autonomous PCB design.

AI-Assisted Modeling Advances Taoglas’ Antenna Integrator Design Tool


https://www.electronics-lab.com/ai-assisted-modeling-advances-taoglas-antenna-integrator-design-tool/

The newest updates to the Taoglas Antenna Integrator tool include complex PCB geometry support and modeling of adjacent metallic components to accelerate optimal RF system placement for IoT devices.

Meet Flux, the AI “Intern” Assisting in Concept to Creation for Hardware Design


https://www.electronics-lab.com/meet-flux-the-ai-intern-assisting-in-concept-to-creation-for-hardware-design/

The AI-powered hardware design platform can research parts, create schematics, and optimize supply chains; all while handling multi-step workflows that streamline the design process.

Texas Instruments Releases Hall-Effect Switch for In-Plane Sensing


https://www.electronics-lab.com/texas-instruments-releases-hall-effect-switch-for-in-plane-sensing/

The TMAG5134 in-plane Hall-effect switch features a high sensitivity and a compact size to help reduce system costs and simplify mechanical design for magnetic position sensing.

Novosense Introduces 3D Dual-Output Hall Latch To Boost Motor Control Precision


https://www.electronics-lab.com/novosense-introduces-3d-dual-output-hall-latch-to-boost-motor-control-precision/

The MT73xx series 3D dual-output Hall latch delivers both speed and direction signals for auto motor control systems like power windows and liftgates.

Altium Designer 22 Aims to Solve the Supply Chain Distress


https://www.electronics-lab.com/altium-designer-22-aims-to-solve-the-supply-chain-distress/

The automated electronic design specialist, Altium, unveils the Altium Designer 22 – the most recent version of the printed circuit board (PCB) design tool. Claiming itself as “the electronics industry’s first ‘design with manufacturing’ application,” the manufacturer, Altimade allows users to request PCB fabrication and assembly while exiting the application. Altium is committed to providing […]

KiCad Version 6.0.0 with New Interface and Improved PCB Design Experience


https://www.electronics-lab.com/kicad-version-6-0-0-with-new-interface-and-improved-pcb-design-experience/

Many of you might be familiar with the Eagle PCB software suite for electronic design automation. Similar open-source software was introduced about 3 decades ago, KiCad EDA has released a new version with “substantial improvements”. If you are an embedded electronic hacker, KiCad is a famous EDA tool satisfying the needs of the ever-demanding maker […]

I2S USB Microphone using STM32 and MEMS Microphone


https://www.electronics-lab.com/i2s-usb-microphone-using-stm32-and-mems-microphone/

Virtual desktops are used extensively in the IT sector currently due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This set-up allows the employees to work remotely and is convenient. Virtual desktops are preconfigured images of operating systems and applications in which the desktop environment is separated from the physical device used to access it. Users can access their […]

Electromagnetic near-field PCB Probes are open source


https://www.electronics-lab.com/electromagnetic-near-field-pcb-probes-are-open-source/

In modern compact electronic circuits, there are several components on a confined PCB area, and so, the electromagnetic effects induced from one component may affect the surrounding components. This disturbance is known as Electromagnetic Interference (EMI). The source of the radiation must be identified in PCBs to predict the EMC of electronic circuits. Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) […]

Make your Raspberry Pi Pico Project with 5 Free Pico using Seeed Fusion’s PCB Assembly Service


https://www.electronics-lab.com/make-your-raspberry-pi-pico-project-with-5-free-pico-using-seeed-fusions-pcb-assembly-service/

Raspberry Pi launched its own MCU RP Pico (Raspberry Pi Pico) featuring the RP2040 SoC back in January. Since then, Pico has become quite popular and a lot of platforms are coming up with their support to Raspberry Pi Pico. Hence, the RP Pico is all about customization of its functionalities and more. The PICO […]