esp32MX-E, The New Chip on the Block
There are a host of boards based around the ESP32, and also its follow up, the ESP8266. It’s noteworthy to witness how they have evolved from the simple breakout boards they were when the chip was released back in 2015 to something a lot more major. The latest of these boards...
Continue Reading60V to 5V @ 3.5A Buck converter with USB output
This is a 60V to 5V – 3.5A step down DC-DC converter based on TPS54360B from Texas Instruments. Sample applications are: 12 V, 24 V and 48 V industrial, Automotive and Communications Power Systems. The TPS54360 is a 60V, 3.5A, step down regulator with an integrated high side MOSFET....
Continue ReadingNew and Improved Geiger Counter – Now With WiFi!
In one of our previous tutorials, we examined the development of a DIY-Geiger Counter showing the efforts of “Instructable” user Prabhat who combined the ESP8266 with a touch screen display to create a truly intuitive version of his Geiger Counter. He recently created an updated...
Continue ReadingST730 – 300 mA, 28 V LDO, with 5 µA quiescent current
ST Microelectronics' ST730 is a 300 mA LDO regulator designed to be used in several medium voltage applications. Ultra-low quiescent current of 5 µA makes it suitable for applications permanently connected to power supply and battery. This feature is also useful when electronic...
Continue ReadingAK09970D Ultra-Small Tri-Axis Magnetic Smart Switch
AKM's AK09970D has 1/5 of the packaging area of the conventional AK09970N AKM's AK09970D is a device with a much smaller overall footprint than its conventional tri-axis magnetic smart switch sensor, the AK09970N. Mobile devices, such as smartphones and various wearable devices, can be...
Continue ReadingBinho Multi-Protocol USB Host Adapter supports I2C, SPI, 1wire and more
The new Binho multi-protocol USB host adapter powered by the USB connection to a host PC allows you to interface your computer directly to hardware circuits. The Binho adapter has support for 12C @ 3.4 MHz max clock, SPI @12MHz max clock, Dallas 1wire, Atmel single wire interface, UART...
Continue ReadingNanoPi R1S Dual Gigabit Ethernet Router Comes with 32-bit or 64-bit ARM Processor
FriendlyELEC launched NanoPi R1 SBC & Gateway earlier this year with Allwinner H3 processor, two Ethernet ports, as well as WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity. The design makes use of both Ethernet on the processor, but that also means on Gigabit Ethernet port had to be combined with a...
Continue ReadingSGW1011 modules employ Nordic’s nRF52840 SoC to provide complete RF solution for IoT applications
Nordic Semiconductor today announces that SG Wireless has selected Nordic’s nRF52840 Bluetooth® 5/Bluetooth power its SGW1010 and SGW1011 modules. By Wisse Hettinga @ eenewsembedded.com The modules are designed to provide a complete RF solution for use in a range of IoT...
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