In this teardown, we examine the PCBs and the main ICs found inside the Leeo Smart Alert Nightlight.

New RF devices such as the LTC5553 help you to maintain high performance even at very high frequencies.

Developing a robot with a computer brain needs a bunch of software tools on the computer side—like software drivers, third party tools for computer vision, simulation tools, and more. ROS framework gathers all these tools and manages how you develop...

Mechanical switches are often impractical in modern embedded designs, and ICs such as the DG2788A offer a high-performance alternative.

In this article, we will look at the power source for the Voyager probes, the Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator.

Enter the world of the Internet of Things by building your own IoT notification device.

If you need high precision in your current measurements, you also need high precision in your current-sense resistor.

In this tutorial, you will learn how to write your first ULP in Eagle CAD to add a new capability to your CAD tool.

ICs such as the TPL7407LA provide convenient, high-performance switching for a variety of common applications.

Multirate DSP leads to a more efficient A/D conversion.

You can simplify and improve the performance of your audio circuits with amplifier ICs such as the SSM6322.

To encourage the growth of SoCs and connected devices, ARM announced an update to its DesignStart program.

Silego just announced the SLG59H1302C integrated power splitter and switch for USB Type-C. Can this little IC help ease USB-C's growing pains?

Learn about various movement-type sensors including accelerometers, tilt sensors, vibration sensors, PIR (passive infrared) sensors, and rotation sensors.

California wants to turn one of its weaknesses—its traffic—into an energy-harvesting strength.

In the Summer of 2017, the Voyager spacecraft will celebrate 40 years in space. All About Circuits looks at the engineering accomplishments that made this trip possible.

Digital logic as we know it today required collaboration from thousands of people over thousands of years.

An introduction to the basic operation of solid-state relays with a focus on the output devices in today’s SSRs.

Linear regulators such as the AP7380 series can offer convenience, simplicity, and flexibility in terms of input voltage.

With all this hot weather this summer, we need to keep our plants well-fed. That's where the Debra 2 Moisture Sensor comes in!

Harsh environments and high signal frequencies call for cables that can perform reliably under demanding conditions.

Radio Over Fiber (ROF) combines RF and optics, providing optical links to replace strategic portions of cellular, satellite, and copper based systems.

Ongoing developments in microcontroller performance and integration continue with product lines such as the PIC32MK.

Check out the insides of a USB CD drive in this Teardown Tuesday!

Vehicles are getting smarter and part of that is allowing them to "talk" to one another.