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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Jeff Shepard
MCU specification considerations for robotics
FAQ
What are different types of biometric sensors?
The term “Biometrics” is derived from “bio’” which means life, and “metrics”, which means measurement. Biometrics is developing for use in various technologies, including the unique … Read about What are different types of biometric sensors?
How has remote health monitoring changed in the COVID Twenties?
No roaring in this century’s twenties, just the fallout from COVID. However, some changes are for the better. Wearables for digital health and wellness were increasing before COVID but now … Read about How has remote health monitoring changed in the COVID Twenties?
Nuances of low power MCUs for wireless sensors and wearables
The optimization of microcontrollers (MCUs) in power-sensitive applications such as wireless sensor nodes and wearables is all about maximizing power management effectiveness. To minimize power … Read about Nuances of low power MCUs for wireless sensors and wearables
8-, 16- and 32-bit MCUs…are more bits better?
Are more bits better in an MCU? That’s similar to asking: are more cylinders better in an internal combustion engine (ICE)? Peripherals and other features matter, not just bits (or cylinders). … Read about 8-, 16- and 32-bit MCUs…are more bits better?
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
Clamshell 94-GHz sockets handle BGA484 packages
A new BGA socket design uses high-performance elastomer capable of 94 GHz, low inductance and wide temperature applications. Ironwood Electronics' GT-BGA-2159 socket is designed for a 19×19-mm package … [Read More...] about Clamshell 94-GHz sockets handle BGA484 packages
Class-D stereo amplifier drives 12 W and 4Ω speakers
Diodes Incorporated introduces the PAM8965 Class-D stereo audio power amplifier with an integrated synchronous boost converter. This high-efficiency device is targeted for use in AI-enabled speaker … [Read More...] about Class-D stereo amplifier drives 12 W and 4Ω speakers
Transimpedance amplifier signal-to-noise
The use of opamps as a transimpedance amplifier is well known and a good analysis of the noise behavior of them is in the old Burr Brown Application Bulletin AB-076 from 1994. This is still available … [Read More...] about Transimpedance amplifier signal-to-noise
Focus on Microcontrollers
MCU specification considerations for robotics
Robotics platforms have unique needs where microcontroller (MCU) performance is concerned. MCUs that have been optimized for use in robots often incorporate multiple functions, including built-in … [Read More...] about MCU specification considerations for robotics
Cloud service automates IoT device connection/registration via X.509 device certificates
Infineon Technologies AG launched CIRRENT Cloud ID, a service that automates cloud certificate provisioning and IoT device-to-cloud authentication. The easy-to-use service extends the chain of trust … [Read More...] about Cloud service automates IoT device connection/registration via X.509 device certificates
Rugged 3U OpenVPX processor module provides hardware-accelerated graphics
Curtiss-Wright’s Defense Solutions has announced the latest addition to its portfolio of DO-254 / DO-178C safety certifiable commercial off the shelf (COTS) products with the introduction of … [Read More...] about Rugged 3U OpenVPX processor module provides hardware-accelerated graphics
Focus on Power Electronics
LED driver with 4.5-75-V input designed for auto/industrial/med apps
Taiwan Semiconductor announces the introduction of the TS19503 single-channel, continuous conduction, hysteretic mode converter for driving single or multiple LEDs. Featuring best-in-class 4.5-75V input and 2A output, the TS19503 offers up to 97% … [Read More...] about LED driver with 4.5-75-V input designed for auto/industrial/med apps
Automotive wireless charging reference design is Qi 1.3-certified
NXP Semiconductors announced a new automotive wireless charging reference design, the first to be certified by the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC), the global standard development body for wireless power, for its new Qi 1.3 standard. The reference … [Read More...] about Automotive wireless charging reference design is Qi 1.3-certified
ESD protection devices ensure signal integrity for USB4
Nexperia announced two PESD5V0R1BxSF extremely low clamping and capacitance bidirectional Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection diodes. Based on Nexperia’s TrEOS technology with active silicon-controlled rectification, the devices ensure optimal … [Read More...] about ESD protection devices ensure signal integrity for USB4
Focus on 5G
Brooklyn 6G: 5G has more coming before 2030
Day 1 of the 2021 Brooklyn 6G summit looked at the upcoming standards, features, and enhancements to 5G while the research community explores 6G technologies. How long has 5G really been around? Well, the first NYU Wireless Brooklyn 5G Summit took … [Read More...] about Brooklyn 6G: 5G has more coming before 2030
Ultra-small coaxial connector supports 5G apps
Hirose has enhanced its compact coaxial connector offering to serve the emerging 5G device market. 5G applications require connectors that can handle higher frequency, and the C.FL Series coaxial connector supports up to 30Ghz in an ultra-small … [Read More...] about Ultra-small coaxial connector supports 5G apps
3 Things to know when transitioning to mmWave
By Peter Matthews, Senior Technical Marketing Manager, Knowles Precision Devices Get a handle on the differences between working at the traditional sub-6 GHz frequencies and mmWave frequencies. The old design techniques won’t work in this new … [Read More...] about 3 Things to know when transitioning to mmWave
Embedded Systems
PCI Express 3.0 packet switch is multiple port-, lane-width configurable
Diodes Incorporated has announced the PI7C9X3G816GP, a PCIe 3.0 packet switch that supports 16-lane operation in flexible 2-port, 3-port, 4-port, 5-port, and 8-port configurations. Designed to meet advanced performance needs, this switch is … [Read More...] about PCI Express 3.0 packet switch is multiple port-, lane-width configurable
4U, 19-inch rackmount chassis offers horizontal loading configurations
Pixus Technologies, a provider of embedded computing and enclosure solutions, has a new 4U 19” rackmount chassis with a horizontal loading configuration. The chassis has a side-to-side airflow approach and supports 3U, 6U, or a mix of 3U and 6U … [Read More...] about 4U, 19-inch rackmount chassis offers horizontal loading configurations
SSDs add cybersecurity software
DIGISTOR announced its Series C secure SSDs, the first DIGISTOR SSDs to add Cigent D3E cybersecurity software. The new SSDs broaden the company’s comprehensive solutions and virtually eliminate the barrier to securing DAR with military-grade … [Read More...] about SSDs add cybersecurity software
