The D7 robot vacuum from Neato Robotics in California boasts a lot of navigational features such as zone cleaning, no-go lines, and floor plan mapping. We tore down a D7 to see how these features Top, the D7. Middle, the D7 with its dust bin removed. Bottom, the underside of the D7 with the battery removed. are implemented and to get a close look at the lidar unit that … [Read More...] about Teardown: D7 robot vacuum from Neato Robotics
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FROM THE EDITORS
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Aimee Kalnoskas
Fixed attenuator series operates DC – 18 GHz -
Lee Teschler
Data logger optimized for monitoring cold chains down to -100°C -
Martin Rowe
IoT antenna covers 3GPP low bands -
Bill Schweber
Getting one wire to do more, Part 2 – Phantom power for the microphone -
Bonnie Baker
Negotiate through 1/f noise challenges towards sample sizes into the 100s of years -
Jeff Shepard
Quantifying and measuring non-electrical phenomena: Vibration
FAQ
Getting one wire to do more, Part 2 – Phantom power for the microphone
Using one wire in two very different roles is widely done, requiring some simple circuity and basic components. A classic engineering objective is to figure out a way to get one set of wires … Read about Getting one wire to do more, Part 2 – Phantom power for the microphone
What’s all this triplen harmonics stuff?
Unless your background is in ac power, it’s possible you haven’t run into the term triplen harmonic. Triplen harmonics have to do with the third harmonic. Even-numbered harmonics do not … Read about What’s all this triplen harmonics stuff?
Simple double-duty: How to get one wire to do more, Part 1: The rationale
Using one wire in two very different roles is widely done, requiring some simple circuity and basic components. It makes a lot of sense to use an individual single copper cable and its … Read about Simple double-duty: How to get one wire to do more, Part 1: The rationale
Flexible connectivity lets IoT flourish
By Jon Gabay Designers have choices when it comes to creating new IoT designs; connectivity choices depend on the design’s constraints. As with any engineering decision, the learning curve … Read about Flexible connectivity lets IoT flourish
Podcasts
Apeel’s plant-derived technology is focus of Episode 6 of R&D 100 – The Podcast
Paul and Aimee are back after a short hiatus, and they’re rambling around in the kitchen. Please join co-hosts Paul Heney and Aimee Kalnoskas, who return with another exciting episode of R&D 100 – The Podcast. Episode 6 is now live! With this episode, Paul and Aimee make some avocado toast (!) to get them in […]
Focus on Analog ICs
Fixed attenuator series operates DC – 18 GHz
The model series 352-367-XXX* from Broadwave Technologies is a line of 50 Ω fixed attenuators operating at DC – 18 GHz. These attenuators are rated 2-Watts average power with 1.40:1 maximum VSWR. … [Read More...] about Fixed attenuator series operates DC – 18 GHz
Embedded antennas handle LTE 410/ 450 MHz bands
Antenova Ltd has revealed its latest antenna, Atta, part number SRFI079, for LTE and smart wireless deployments in the 410 MHz and 450 MHz bands. The Atta antenna is a flexible printed circuit (FPC) … [Read More...] about Embedded antennas handle LTE 410/ 450 MHz bands
What are some common EMI/EMC tests?
An EMC test is known as Electromagnetic compatibility, a certification for electronic devices to maintain their limitation of electromagnetic waves. As discussed in the previous article, there are two … [Read More...] about What are some common EMI/EMC tests?
Focus on Microcontrollers
XMC modules offer two, 10Gb Ethernet ports
Acromag’s new XMC633 module offers two independent 10-gigabit Ethernet interface ports with 10GBASE-KX4 protocol. The XMC mezzanine card mounts on VME, VPX, PCIe, and other embedded computing carrier … [Read More...] about XMC modules offer two, 10Gb Ethernet ports
UFS Ver. 3.3 embedded flash memory devices incorporate QLC technology for high density applications
KIOXIA America, Inc. announced the launch of its Universal Flash Storage (UFS) Ver. 3.1 embedded flash memory devices with 4-bit-per-cell, quadruple-level cell (QLC) technology. For applications … [Read More...] about UFS Ver. 3.3 embedded flash memory devices incorporate QLC technology for high density applications
Deep learning training library augments computer vision model development
SuperGradients is an “all-in-one” deep learning training library for computer vision models. SuperGradients enables developers to train PyTorch-based models for the most common computer vision tasks, … [Read More...] about Deep learning training library augments computer vision model development
Focus on Power Electronics
MOSFET gate drivers carry SPI interface
Battery systems for 48 V are used in multiple, growing market categories including Mild Hybrid Electrical Vehicles, trucks, e-wheelers, and battery packs for solar panels. These Li-ion battery systems need to be protected against negative and … [Read More...] about MOSFET gate drivers carry SPI interface
Si MOSFETS boast GaN-like performance for fast switching, power conversion applications
SkyWater Technology and Applied Novel Devices, Inc. announced a major industry breakthrough with new transistor technology that offers significant benefits for fast switching power conversion applications. The power MOSFETs offer 2x lower output … [Read More...] about Si MOSFETS boast GaN-like performance for fast switching, power conversion applications
Process design kits focus on power handling IC designs
Siemens Digital Industries Software announced it has collaborated with United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) to develop process design kits (PDKs) for the foundry‘s 110-nanometer (nm) and 180-nm BCD technology platforms. The new PDKs for UMC, … [Read More...] about Process design kits focus on power handling IC designs
Focus on 5G
Test suite supports simulation of location services in wireless networks
GL Communications Inc. addressed the press regarding their Location Services (LCS) Test Suite to support the emulation of location services on GSM, UMTS, and LTE networks. GL’s MAPS LCS Test Suite comprises multiple products working to support … [Read More...] about Test suite supports simulation of location services in wireless networks
IoT antenna covers 3GPP low bands
The Atta antenna from Antenova covers the 410 MHz and 450 MHz LTE bands, which add low data, long range applications to wireless IoT. Low-frequency LTE in the 410 MHz and 450 MHz region provides long range at low power for IoT devices that don’t … [Read More...] about IoT antenna covers 3GPP low bands
Flexible connectivity lets IoT flourish
By Jon Gabay Designers have choices when it comes to creating new IoT designs; connectivity choices depend on the design’s constraints. As with any engineering decision, the learning curve and time-to-market constraints can dictate OEMing an … [Read More...] about Flexible connectivity lets IoT flourish
Embedded Systems
UFS Ver. 3.3 embedded flash memory devices incorporate QLC technology for high density applications
KIOXIA America, Inc. announced the launch of its Universal Flash Storage (UFS) Ver. 3.1 embedded flash memory devices with 4-bit-per-cell, quadruple-level cell (QLC) technology. For applications needing high density, such as cutting-edge smartphones, … [Read More...] about UFS Ver. 3.3 embedded flash memory devices incorporate QLC technology for high density applications
CoMs feature AMD EPYC embedded 3000 SoC
Review Display Systems Inc. (RDS) has announced the availability of a new Kontron COM Express Basic Type 7 Computer-On-Module. Extending Kontron’s product family of server-grade COM platforms, the industrial specification COMe-bEP7 features AMD EPYC … [Read More...] about CoMs feature AMD EPYC embedded 3000 SoC
ROS features deterministic operations certified for safety-critical apps
Green Hills Software announced the availability of their production-ready ROS 2-compatible development framework for safety and security-critical transportation solutions. This highly optimized solution is a software platform that combines the safety … [Read More...] about ROS features deterministic operations certified for safety-critical apps
