The ArduINA226 power monitor
ArduPicLab published the details on how to build a current, voltage and power datalogger with Arduino and the INA226 module: In the past I have developed various projects of ammeters based on Hall effect current sensors such as the ACS712, or on High-Side Current-Sense Amplifiers such...
Continue ReadingMCP4141 based digital potentiometer
Dilshan Jayakody has been working on an open-source hardware project MCP4141 based digital potentiometer, that is available on GitHub. MCP4141 and ATtiny13 based digital potentiometer to replace an existing 3 terminal analog potentiometers. The main objective of this project is to...
Continue ReadingMini ATtiny3217 development breakout board in DIL24
Albert van Dalen writes on avdweb about making a tiny development board in a DIL24 format containing a Microchip/Atmel ATtiny3217 microcontroller. The Dily3217 is an Arduino compatible development board of 30x10mm, easy to integrate since it has a breadboard-friendly narrow DIL24...
Continue ReadingNVE Introduces Smart I²C TMR Angle Sensor
NVE Corporation expanded its line of angle sensors with the new ASR012-10E Smart I²C TMR Angle Sensor. The ASR012 is based on the same TMR sensor element and digital processing core as the ASR002, but with an Inter-Integrated Circuit (I²C) rather than a Serial Peripheral Interface...
Continue ReadingVersaLogic Expands its Arm-based Embedded Computer Line with EPC- 2702
VersaLogic Corporation added a new model to its "Swordtail" product family, the latest in their line of Arm-based embedded computers, the EPC- 2702, available with either the NXP i.MX6 Quad (quad core), or the i.MX6 DualLite (dual core) processors. The Swordtail includes on-board...
Continue ReadingAnalog Devices announces 42V, 15A Synchronous Step-Down regulator Silent Switcher 2
Analog Devices announced the release of a new synchronous step-down regulator, LT8648S, that features second generation Silent Switcher architecture designed to minimize EMI emissions while delivering high efficiency at high switching frequencies. This includes the integration of input...
Continue ReadingSTMicroelectronics Introduces Standalone VBUS-Powered Controller for 5V USB-C Charging Applications
The STUSB4500L from STMicroelectronics is a small-footprint addition to the Company’s USB-C controller IC family designed and certified for pure 5 V sink-only applications. All mandatory features to use the USB-C connector as a 5 V universal power plug are integrated, allowing...
Continue Reading12W AC-DC Power Supply Reference Design Meets All ErP Regulations
A reference design kit (RDK-839) containing a 12W ac-dc power supply for appliances, meters or other industrial applications is now available from Power Integrations. In addition to a functioning supply, it includes a bare board and additional devices that will easily allow a similar...
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