The Roku and remote. Below, with the rubber pealed off the bottom to reveal screws and a reset switch. Roku bills its new Ultra device as its fastest and most powerful player ever. Its features include 50% more range for its wireless capabilities, support for Dolby Vision (an HDR standard), Dolby Atmos (a surround-sound format), and Bluetooth, a fast channel launch, a … [Read More...] about Teardown: The new Roku Ultra
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FROM THE EDITORS
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Aimee Kalnoskas
High-voltage superjunction MOSFETs deliver 10 m Ω RDS(on) -
Lee Teschler
Antennas for smart IoT applications -
Martin Rowe
Book review: Measuring History, the NI story -
Bill Schweber
Using optical fibers for temperature measurement, Part 3: Variations -
Lynnette Reese
The working principle, applications and limitations of ultrasonic sensors -
Jeff Shepard
Testing considerations for USB and USB-PD
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FAQ
What’s the weather like today – on Mars?
Common question. New planet. It’s April and in the Gale Crater, where the Curiosity rover is currently exploring, that means early autumn temperatures: highs around 10°F and lows less than … Read about What’s the weather like today – on Mars?
Antennas for smart IoT applications
IoT antennas increasingly must handle frequencies well beyond the ISM band and into the cellular and 5G spectrum. Christian Koehler, Felisa Chuang • TE Connectivity The Internet of Things … Read about Antennas for smart IoT applications
Testing considerations for USB and USB-PD
Designers integrating USB Type C and USB4 into their products confront several challenges to ensure interoperability and compliance. Compared with previous generations, the latest USB … Read about Testing considerations for USB and USB-PD
Wi-Fi and LoRaWAN for the IoT
The combination of high-date-rate WiFi with low-data-rate, transmit-once-in-a-while LoRaWAN can make numerous IoT applications practical. Rémi Lorrain • Semtech • LoRa Alliance • Wael Guibene … Read about Wi-Fi and LoRaWAN for the IoT
Podcasts
Sandia’s HADES is focus of Episode 4 of R&D 100 – The Podcast
After a short break, co-hosts Paul Heney and Aimee Kalnoskas are back with another exciting episode of R&D 100 – The Podcast, we are happy to report that Episode 4 is now live! Join our co-hosts, Paul J. Heney and Aimee Kalnoskas, editors with R&D World magazine, as they talk about foiling cyber sleuths via some innovative technology that was created […]
Focus on Analog ICs
A comparison of EMI test setups and specifications for automotive, industrial and defense applications, part 2: Radiated emissions
By Timothy Hegarty, Applications Engineer, Texas Instruments This article compares electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements in automotive, industrial and defense product family … [Read More...] about A comparison of EMI test setups and specifications for automotive, industrial and defense applications, part 2: Radiated emissions
Front-haul ICs drive 50 Gbps PAM4 5G wireless optical modules
Semtech Corporation announced sampling of the newest member of its Tri-Edge CDR portfolio, the GN2256. Integrating Semtech’s proven Tri-Edge CDR platform with a differential EML (Externally Modulated … [Read More...] about Front-haul ICs drive 50 Gbps PAM4 5G wireless optical modules
Evaluation kit simplifies design of battery-powered, smart-home products
Aspinity announced the availability of its Acoustic Event Detection Kit (EVK1) for battery-operated, smart home devices that are always listening for acoustic triggers such as window glass breaks, … [Read More...] about Evaluation kit simplifies design of battery-powered, smart-home products
Focus on Microcontrollers
Antennas for smart IoT applications
IoT antennas increasingly must handle frequencies well beyond the ISM band and into the cellular and 5G spectrum. Christian Koehler, Felisa Chuang • TE Connectivity The Internet of Things (IoT) … [Read More...] about Antennas for smart IoT applications
Wi-Fi and LoRaWAN for the IoT
The combination of high-date-rate WiFi with low-data-rate, transmit-once-in-a-while LoRaWAN can make numerous IoT applications practical. Rémi Lorrain • Semtech • LoRa Alliance • Wael Guibene • … [Read More...] about Wi-Fi and LoRaWAN for the IoT
Radio module acts as router for Wirepas mesh networks
Würth Elektronik launches Thetis-I, a ready-to-use radio module for Wirepas mesh networks. Thetis-I is the perfect solution for IoT device manufacturers. Networks with technology from Wirepas, the … [Read More...] about Radio module acts as router for Wirepas mesh networks
Focus on Power Electronics
Testing considerations for USB and USB-PD
Designers integrating USB Type C and USB4 into their products confront several challenges to ensure interoperability and compliance. Compared with previous generations, the latest USB specifications are more demanding due to higher power and more … [Read More...] about Testing considerations for USB and USB-PD
High-voltage superjunction MOSFETs deliver 10 m Ω RDS(on)
In applications where MOSFETs are switched at low frequency, high-power product designs must meet several key characteristics: They have to minimize conduction losses, provide optimal thermal behavior, and enable more compact and lighter systems – … [Read More...] about High-voltage superjunction MOSFETs deliver 10 m Ω RDS(on)
AC-DC power supply module meet challenging and space-critical applications
XP Power has announced the availability of a new range of low profile, half brick, baseplate cooled AC-DC power supplies which require no external circuitry for operation or EMC compliance. Models in the new ASB75 series offer compact, fanless power … [Read More...] about AC-DC power supply module meet challenging and space-critical applications
Focus on 5G
Development kit connects to cellular networks
The B-L462E-CELL1 Discovery kit from STMicroelectronics lets to add cellular connectivity to your IoT device before committing to designing in the meodem. When adding cellular connectivity to an IoT device, you’d like first to demonstrate the … [Read More...] about Development kit connects to cellular networks
What is 5G femto application platform interface (5G FAPI)?
The 5G femto application platform interface (5G FAPI, or simply FAPI) published by the Small Cell Forum (SCF) is a suite of specifications that enable small cells to be built up piece-by-piece using components from different suppliers. It can be … [Read More...] about What is 5G femto application platform interface (5G FAPI)?
5 tips for designing with embedded antennas
By Geoff Schulteisads, Antenova’s North American Designing an antenna into a wireless embedded or IoT device requires special care to maximize performance. When designing a wireless device, pay attention to the antenna placement on a PCB. Space … [Read More...] about 5 tips for designing with embedded antennas
Embedded Systems
Embedded file system to work with PSoC 6 hardware platform
Cypress has extended its licensing for SEGGER’s emFile embedded file system to its latest hardware platform PSoC 6. The PSoC 6 provides a secure solution for IoT development while supporting multiple security environments without external storage. … [Read More...] about Embedded file system to work with PSoC 6 hardware platform
New 10-slot 3U development chassis for OpenVPX, SOSA designs
A new 10-slot 3U OpenVPX enclosure system is geared for SOSA (Sensor Open Standard Architecture) requirements. The new chassis platform features removable sidewalls, allowing the open frame enclosure to be optional fully enclosed. The 10-slot … [Read More...] about New 10-slot 3U development chassis for OpenVPX, SOSA designs
Integrated development environment now handles RE MCUs
Embedded developers can now use SEGGER Embedded Studio IDE with the Renesas RE Family of microcontrollers (MCUs). Embedded Studio is SEGGER’s cross-platform integrated development environment (IDE) for embedded systems development. The editor is … [Read More...] about Integrated development environment now handles RE MCUs
