Microchip Technology Inc., a provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, announced the new MGC3130 Hillstar Development Kit for 3D gesturing systems. The kit provides designers with an easy, step-by-step approach to develop 3D gesturing systems with Microchip’s MGC3130 and electrodes that meet their specific space requirements. The MGC3130 is the world’s first single-chip […]
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How to avoid errors when specifying sensor products
There are three things designers/engineers should seek to do when specifying sensor products. These are: thermal hysteresis, board mounts that are moisture sensitive, and sensors that are A/D convertible. The ability of the sensor to come back to the same output after a thermal change is called thermal hysteresis. Designers underestimate errors due to thermal […]
8 Inventions electronically inspired
Electrical engineering components are everywhere and is used in many platforms on a daily basis. Here are some things that EEs have designed and created with power, automation, microelectronics, communication, and computer engineering techniques. The Hand of Man The perfect way to crush cars by hand was created in 2007, by Christian Ristow, an artist […]
Six useful videos about power supplies
There are some useful videos on power supplies, ranging from computer usage to fundamental background in circuit design. This is my list of videos that were brief and impressive. Converting computer ATX power supply to lab bench power supply was a nice video that gave background information on how and why to wire the supplies […]
Three design tips for power converters
Designing a power converter requires three key elements when producing a quality product. A power converter needs component de-rating, calculation for the power factor, and EMI/EMC (electromagnetic interference/compatibility). Without these requirements, the design may not work at all. De-rate components is one of the most common steps in power converter designs. Engineers often stop after […]
Video: NI’s myGrid/myDAQ Demonstration
Hello, I am Natasha Townsend, Associate Electrical Engineering Editor at Design World. In this DAQ series, National Instruments has provided its myDAQ and myGrid minisystems as a demonstration of how DAQs work in everyday applications. The intent and purpose of the minisystems platform is to present engineering theory and principals into real life applications. The […]
Video: Digital Systems Series part V -The XNOR Gate
Part five of the basics in Digital Systems series explains the Exclusive Nor “XNOR” gate, its meaning and how it used in Boolean algebra. The fundamentals to Digital Systems relates to 1′s and 0′s (binary numbers). Binary logic consists of binary values and logical operations. Letters of the alphabet designates the ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘X’ […]
GreenPeak Technologies grows technology, development, and Smart Homes
GreenPeak Technologies, formed through the merger of Xanadu Wireless and Ubiwave (July 2007), develops RF communication chips for Smart Homes applications. Headquartered in Utrecht, Netherlands, it has offices in Belgium, USA, Japan and Korea. Xanadu Wireless, a Dutch fabless semi-conductor company, has been operating in stealth mode since early 2005. The Belgian company Ubiwave, pioneered […]
Frequent engineers/designers mistakes specifying power products
With power supplies and DMMs, the most common mistake is failing to take an organized approach to the selection process. Although parameters such as accuracy, resolution, and sensitivity are critical to these product selections, aspects like reading rates, specialized functions, and productivity enhancements must also be considered, especially if the product is intended for production […]
Video: Digital Systems Series part IV -The NAND Gate
Part four of the basics in Digital Systems series explains the NOT AND “NAND” gate, its meaning and how it used in Boolean algebra. The fundamentals to Digital Systems relates to 1′s and 0′s (binary numbers). Binary logic consists of binary values and logical operations. Letters of the alphabet designates the ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘X’ and […]
