Linear applies switched-capacitor step-down topology for inductor-less DC/DC
Graham Prophet @ eedesignnewseurope.com discuss about the new Linear's step-down inductor-less controller. LTC7820 is, a high power fixed ratio charge pump DC/DC controller that eliminates the power inductor in a non-isolated intermediate bus converter, allowing up to a 50%...
Continue ReadingSUNY Polytechnic Creates 3-in-1 Device That Can Be A Diode, A MOSFET And A BJT
In a recently published study, a team of researchers at SUNY Polytechnic Institute in Albany, New York, has suggested that combining multiple functions in a single semiconductor device can significantly improve device's functionality and efficiency. Nowadays, the semiconductor...
Continue ReadingTwiz – Tiny Wireless IMUs
Tiny Wireless IMUs - 100% open & autonomous 9DoF motion sensor using BLE to control anything from your [objects] motion ! by Drix @ hackaday.io: We looked for tiny, autonomous, easy to use, and 9 Degrees of Freedom IMU, but none of the available wireless motion sensors were...
Continue ReadingSamba : Set Up Your Raspberry Pi As A Local Network File Server
Samba is the Linux implementation of the SMB/CIFS file sharing standard used by Windows PCs and Apple computers and widely supported by media streamers, gaming consoles, and mobile apps. In this tutorial, you will learn how to use a Raspberry Pi as a file server where you can save...
Continue Reading5V to Dual 12V Step Up DC-DC Converter Using LM2588-ADJ
Lots of op-amp based circuits require dual (symmetrical) power supply. This tiny circuit is a simple solution which provides +/-12V DC 300mA from single 5AV DC input. The board is based on LM2588-ADJ IC from Texas instruments. Step up from 5V to dual 12V is the best part of the...
Continue ReadingFirst Thoughts on the New ROCK64 Board
Alasdair Allan @ hackster.io writes: The original Pine A64, hailed by many as a “Raspberry Pi killer” during its crowdfunding campaign, shipped to backers to somewhat poor reviews back in 2015. However after a lot of work by the manufacturer, software support for the board is now...
Continue ReadingProsthetics Feeling Is Now Possible With This Implantable Chip By Imec
Imec, the world-leading research and innovation hub in nano-electronics and digital technology, announced last month its prototype implantable chip that aims to give patients more intuitive control over their arm prosthetics. The thin-silicon chip is said to be world’s first for...
Continue ReadingMeet Bean: The Ultimate Consumer SLA 3D Printer
Kudo3D Inc. is a startup company dedicated to bringing 3D printing technologies to consumers. It released the first generation 3D printer, the Titan 1, via a very successful Kickstarter campaign in 2014. Since then, they launched their second generation printers, the Titan 2 and Titan...
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