Electronics Design

http://www.edn.com/design/power-management/4458294/Using-a-supercapacitor-for-power-management-and-energy-storage-with-a-small-solar-cell–Part-1 The environment has abundant energy but little power. Energy harvesting can tap the environment’s “infinite” source of energy, and avoids the cost of wiring to mains power or replacing of batteries. This article will look at using small solar cells.  Depending on the light level, whether indoors or out, small solar cells may deliver →

http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/devices/move-over-spintronics-here-comes-magnonics-to-the-rescue-of-electronics  European collaborative research center called Spin+X has offered a prototype of a device that leverages something called spin waves that may offer a way forward. Spin waves are the synchronous waves of electron spin alignment observed in a magnetic system. If the prototype is any indication, then researcher may have another avenue to explore when traditional electronics reaches →

http://www.edn.com/electronics-products/electronic-product-reviews/other/4458242/Power-Integrations-highlights-importance-of-power-factor-correction–at-APEC-2017?utm_content=bufferce187&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer Power factor correction is the process of improving a low power factor in a facility by increasing the ratio of real (working) power to apparent (total) power. Power-factor correction allows the input current to continuously flow, reduces the peak input current, and reduces the energy loss in the power supply, thus improving its operation →

http://www.edn.com/electronics-blogs/living-analog/4458237/Space-vectors- Interesting article on three phase power – how to generate it in motor control applications. →

http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/processors/intel-now-packs-100-million-transistors-in-each-square-millimeter The nice round 100 million milestone (100.8 million, to be exact) belongs to Intel’s latest-and-greatest chip generation: 10 nanometers. →

https://blog.hackster.io/hackster-apps-end-to-end-hardware-creation-in-your-browser-66259fa2d4a8#.yaqioxg6e A collection of software tools that enable our community to better design, prototype, and produce both Maker and enterprise-grade projects alike. →

https://blog.hackster.io/introduction-to-developing-a-new-wireless-product-bf0a6c5b51a4#.esxyeyiei There are many thing to consider in modern wireless device design. I have done some design work to several devices with wireless communication and can agree on many details.. →

http://www.edn.com/design/analog/4458098/Cloud-data-center-server-power-and-optical-transceivers–a-dynamic-duo This article discusses cloud data center trends and what components Maxim makes for this application area. →

https://www.raspberrypi.org/blog/raspberry-pi-zero-w-joins-family/ Today is Raspberry Pi’s fifth birthday: it’s five years since we launched the original Raspberry Pi. It is here now: cheap Pi with WiFi and Bluetooth. Looks like suitable for Linux based IoT. →

https://blog.hackster.io/the-ultimate-guide-how-to-develop-a-new-electronic-hardware-product-6ec4c48a380f#.h8h5rk2r9 So you want to develop a new electronic hardware product? If so, you’re in the right place. Let me start with the good news — it’s possible! This is true regardless of your technical level and you don’t have to be an engineer to develop a new product (although it certainly helps). →