Right to repair (RTR): Good intentions, but risky as well
Mandating "right to repair" for electronic products seems like a good idea, but it's also worthwhile to review its limitations.
Satellite spectrum management and link-budget analyses
Link-budget analysis allows you to specify the performance of receivers and transmitters, and ensure there is sufficient margin between the…
A maker’s guide to selecting an A/D converter
When selecting an A/D converter, parametric tables can help, but for makers, understanding job is more important than sifting through…
Amplify small signals in low-noise circuit with discrete JFET
Amplification challenge of small signals in applications like professional microphones can be addressed with discrete JFET bias.
The multicore lexicon: Defining the terminology
Multicore embedded designs are becoming increasingly common. Faced with this technology for the first time, a developer is bombarded with…
Reed relays switch to new designs, applications
Ancient electromechanical components still have an irreplaceable role...
Spade lugs and screw terminals eliminate wiring rat’s nest
Completely redoing wiring with old-fashioned, low-tech connectors may sometimes be the smartest decision...
Consumer connectors get ruggedized
To take advantage of the popularity of mass-market consumer connectors, vendors are now offering ruggedized versions for industrial and other…
Why the IoT is more than smart fridges and thermostats
The IoT is everywhere, particularly in our homes from voice assistants and smart bulbs to thermostats that learn user preferences...
COVID-19 highlights poor security in medical IoT devices
While advances in medical devices may help doctors to treat patients infected with COVID-19, at the moment this increased efficacy…