Beware of innumeracy in technical information, engineering numbers
Using computers and spreadsheets, it’s easy to project a sense of precision that simply isn’t there, leading to a false…
3 considerations when selecting an op amp
This simplified process focuses on three of the top considerations when selecting an op amp...
Retiming USB4 over USB-C
Retimers have never been more important for interconnect designs and are essential for the successful operation of USB4 and the…
Connected devices security legislation outlook for 2021
This article aims to offers some insights and predictions about how legislation and technology will impact security in connected devices…
Facilitating IoT provisioning at scale
Whether you’re looking to design a new device or retrofitting an existing device for the IoT, you will need to…
A reliable power-up and power-down sequence
Reliable, monitored power-up and power-down are important in many modern systems and can be realized flexibly and with little development…
Readers’ choice: The top 10 articles of 2020
This year, top articles run the gamut from DIYs and design ideas to coding methods, teardowns, and more. Read on…
How image acquisition works in iris-recognition applications
The implementation of an iris biometric system has three major components: the image acquisition device; the biometric software for template…
Reduce Costs in the Long Run: Use the same qualified parts for both positive & negative output DC-to-DC converters
This article shows how to use the same components—an IC controller and power train—in two very different topologies: a common…
The next challenges of low power design
Nowadays, the innovation of low power embedded systems is directly linked to battery innovation, which has created many interesting systems...