For around $60, you can send a greeting card that incorporates a video. When the recipient opens the card, it can automatically Top, what the card recipient sees. Next, removal of the outer card reveals what seems to be a piece of scrap paper holding the electronics in place, probably so it can go through an automated card attachment process. Next, removal of the scrap … [Read More...] about Teardown: Inside a video greeting card
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FROM THE EDITORS
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Aimee Kalnoskas
Increasing power conversion efficiency with new semiconductor technologies -
Lee Teschler
TAA-compliant waveguide horn antennas support 1.7 GHz to 40 GHz frequency range -
Martin Rowe
Antenna transmits, receives 915 MHz ISM and LoRaWAN signals -
Bill Schweber
The challenge of temperature measurement and sensor calibration, Part 3 -
Jeff Shepard
Applications and algorithms for quantum computing
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What is the importance of resolution in an oscilloscope?
When looking at the oscilloscope feature of a multi-instrument device or when comparing two benchtop oscilloscopes, the first specifications that we look at are the bandwidth and sample rate. While … [Read More...] about What is the importance of resolution in an oscilloscope?
FAQ
The challenge of temperature measurement and sensor calibration, Part 3
Temperature is a widely measured real-world physical variable, but achieving credible results is harder than it seems, even for a simple device such as a kitchen oven. While many … Read about The challenge of temperature measurement and sensor calibration, Part 3
The challenge of temperature measurement and sensor calibration, Part 2
Temperature is a widely measured real-world physical variable, but achieving credible results is harder than it seems, even for a simple device such as a kitchen oven. What is temperature, … Read about The challenge of temperature measurement and sensor calibration, Part 2
Single-sideband modulation and its measurement
The most basic form of amplitude modulation is known as double-sideband AM, so called because mirror-image sidebands are produced above and below the carrier frequency. Early researchers found … Read about Single-sideband modulation and its measurement
How do materials impact a sensor’s performance?
For harsh environments, materials provide the difference between survival and failure by addressing thermal, chemical and mechanical operating requirements. However, the right materials are … Read about How do materials impact a sensor’s performance?
Podcasts
Abbott’s Piccolo Occluder is focus of Episode 5 of R&D 100 – The Podcast
We’re back! Join co-hosts Paul Heney and Aimee Kalnoskas, who return with another exciting episode of R&D 100 – The Podcast. Episode 5 is now live! With this episode, Paul and Aimee delve into the incredible technology behind Abbott’s Amplatzer Piccolo Occluder, a 2020 R&D 100 Award winner. This is a self-expanding, wire mesh device that […]
Focus on Analog ICs
MEMs microphones feature high SNR, wide dynamic range
TDK Corporation introduces three new MEMS microphones as part of the SmartSound family of products for mobile, IoT, and other consumer devices. Each of these high-performance microphones pushes the … [Read More...] about MEMs microphones feature high SNR, wide dynamic range
Input-protected LNAs cover 1 to 23 GHz range
Fairview Microwave Inc. has just unveiled a new series of Low Noise Amplifiers (LNAs) that are perfect for use in electronic warfare, radar, space systems, R&D, prototype/proof of concept, ECM, … [Read More...] about Input-protected LNAs cover 1 to 23 GHz range
New standard simplifies electronic device thermal model data sharing
Siemens Digital Industries Software announced the establishment of JEP181—a neutral file, XML-based standard from the JEDEC Solid State Technology Association, which is the global leader in standards … [Read More...] about New standard simplifies electronic device thermal model data sharing
Focus on Microcontrollers
Air quality gas sensor module enables ultra-low power ozone measurements
Ozone gas is a significant cause of poor outdoor air quality that poses health risks. The enhanced ZMOD4510 is the industry’s first fully calibrated, miniature digital Outdoor Air Quality sensor … [Read More...] about Air quality gas sensor module enables ultra-low power ozone measurements
FPGA modules feature write-protected configuration memory for enhanced security
Acromag’s new XMC-7AWP and XMC-7KWP modules with a user-programmable Xilinx Artix-7 or Kintex-7 FPGA feature write-protected flash memory to secure the configuration files. These modules are … [Read More...] about FPGA modules feature write-protected configuration memory for enhanced security
Standard for add-on development boards facilitates MCU evaluations
MikroElektronika launched SiBRAIN, a standard for add-on development boards that facilitates the simple installation and exchanging of a microcontroller (MCU) on a development board equipped with the … [Read More...] about Standard for add-on development boards facilitates MCU evaluations
Focus on Power Electronics
PoE++ transformers can provide up to 95 W
Würth Elektronik expands its MID-POE Power over Ethernet transformer series to include PoE++. These SMT transformers are suitable for Flyback or Active Clamp Forward power supplies that comply with the IEEE 802.3bt (four-pair power over Ethernet, … [Read More...] about PoE++ transformers can provide up to 95 W
Tiny eGaN FETs target BLDC motor drives, Lidar apps
EPC advances the performance capability while lowering the cost for off-the-shelf gallium nitride transistors with the introduction of EPC2065 and EPC2054. The EPC2065 is an 80 V, 3.6 mΩ, 221 Apulsed eGaN FET in a 7.1 mm2 chip-scale package. The … [Read More...] about Tiny eGaN FETs target BLDC motor drives, Lidar apps
Three-channel linear LED drivers targets automotive rear lamp cluster design
Diodes Incorporated has expanded its portfolio of devices supporting automotive exterior illumination with the introduction of the AL5873Q three-channel linear LED driver targeted at simplifying rear lamp cluster designs. Rated for 125°C ambient … [Read More...] about Three-channel linear LED drivers targets automotive rear lamp cluster design
Focus on 5G
Measure power in complex RF signals
Average and peak power measurement require that you use a broadband or narrowband configuration. Power level is an important parameter of an RF transmitter. In wireless communications, we might just think more power is better but modern wireless … [Read More...] about Measure power in complex RF signals
Antenna transmits, receives 915 MHz ISM and LoRaWAN signals
IoT devices that use the North American 915 MHz band for connectivity can use Antenova’s Fera antenna, part no SRFI068. The Fera is a flexible printed circuit (FPC) antenna that measures 33 mm × 13 mm × 0.15 mm. FPC antennas do not require … [Read More...] about Antenna transmits, receives 915 MHz ISM and LoRaWAN signals
CMOS oscillators exhibit low phase noise
IQD is launching its newest low phase noise oscillators, the IQXO-408 & IQXO-455, available in industry-standard packages of 2.5 x 2.0 mm and 3.2 x 2.5 mm. The new CMOS clock oscillators can perform with a close-in phase noise as low as -113 … [Read More...] about CMOS oscillators exhibit low phase noise
Embedded Systems
HMI interface software facilities app development on Arduino, RPi, PIC, and ESP32
Matrix TSL announces new Human Machine Interface software for Arduino, RPi, PIC, and ESP32 targets: API App Developer Flowcode Embedded is a graphical programming tool that has been used for 20 years by engineers to create embedded systems based … [Read More...] about HMI interface software facilities app development on Arduino, RPi, PIC, and ESP32
RTOS optimized for ARM Cortex processors
Siemens announced that the newest version of its Nucleus ReadyStart software for Arm-based devices has been updated to provide enhanced support for the Arm Cortex family of processors. Version 4.1 of the solution, which includes an expanded debug … [Read More...] about RTOS optimized for ARM Cortex processors
Software stack speeds application development on low-power FPGAs
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation announced enhancements to its award-winning Lattice sensAI solution stack for accelerating AI/ML application development on low-power Lattice FPGAs. Enhancements include support for the Lattice Propel design … [Read More...] about Software stack speeds application development on low-power FPGAs
