How Analog Devices Are Enhancing LUXROBO’s IoT and Robotics Development Platform
April 02, 2020
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By: Christine Young Blogger, Maxim Integrated |
From a bot that can paint to a smart trash can, a candy machine, and a music box, the creations that LUXROBO's MODI community have come up with are nothing short of inspiring. They demonstrate the promise of the company's MODI "robotics of things" platform.
CES 2020: The Power Behind Robotics
March 31, 2020
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By: Reno Rossetti Principal Writer, Maxim Integrated |
Power Play: Get Design Tips on Power Applications and Circuits
At this year's CES 2020 in Las Vegas, service robots where a big hit on the show floor. It's easy to understand why: they look and are, indeed, exotic. Among the automated machines I saw at CES: Samsung's Ballie, a personal assistant the size of a tennis ball that rolls on the floor, following its owner and helping him around the house; spider-like creatures capable of coordinating their motion on multiple legs; and humanoid ones that appeared to pop right out of a Disney cartoon.
MediaTek Taps Into GMSL SerDes Technology for Automotive Infotainment Solution
March 30, 2020
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By: Christine Young Blogger, Maxim Integrated |
When you step inside one of today's newer cars, you'll likely be served a veritable buffet of entertainment and information options. Music and movies, vehicle performance metrics, safety features, and more are delivered by sophisticated car infotainment systems. Analyst firm MarketsandMarkets anticipates that the global in-vehicle infotainment market will reach US $54.8 billion by 2027, up from US $24.3 billion in 2019.
Need to Design Small, Reliable Earbuds in a Hurry? Sometimes It Pays to Play It Cool…
March 24, 2020
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By: Michael Jackson Principal Writer, Maxim Integrated |
If you're designing true-wireless earbuds, there are some key features they need to have:
- Small size
- Reliability
- Fast and efficient battery charging
Is Pulse Transit Time Needed for Accurate Blood-Pressure Monitoring from Wearables?
March 19, 2020
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By: Andrew Burt Executive Business Manager, Industrial & Healthcare Business Unit, Maxim Integrated |
Cardiovascular disease has been the leading cause of death for Americans since 1920. Also alarming is the fact that related medical as well as indirect costs that totaled $555 billion in 2016 are expected to reach $1.1 trillion by 2035, according to the American Heart Association.
ASIL-Grade Camera Power Protector Safeguards Your Car Cameras
March 17, 2020
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By: Starry Tsai Executive Business Manager, and Chintan Parikh, Business Director; Automotive Business Unit, Maxim Integrated |
Your eyes aren't the only ones fixed on the road while you're driving these days. Modern vehicles now boast multiple cameras, which, combined with other advanced sensors such as radar and LiDAR, support safety features like advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The fusion of these sensors detects blind spots, pedestrians, street lanes, and more…and even guides the vehicles to park themselves. Some of today’s semi-autonomous vehicles, for instance, have 8 to 12 cameras providing 360-degree surround view for parking assist and forward visibility of 250m for collision avoidance. These cameras can work with ultrasonic sensors and a forward-facing radar to provide a more extensive field of vision.
Why a Secure Micro with PUF Is a Strong IoT Hacking Defense
March 12, 2020
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By: Christine Young Blogger, Maxim Integrated |
How would you feel if you put hours of effort and your ingenuity into designing a product, only to find cheaper copycats on the market? And what if, over time, those copycats failed and somehow eroded your company's brand reputation? It happens more often than it should, especially as hackers up their game in sophistication and consumers get attracted to lower cost options.
Psst…This Fitness Wearable Tells You Your Body’s Secrets
March 10, 2020
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By: Christine Young Blogger, Maxim Integrated |
Fitness trackers have come a long way since a professor from the University of Oulu in Finland invented the first battery-operated, fingertip heart-rate monitor for the Finnish National Cross Country Ski team in 1977. Today's wearables come in a variety of form factors and monitor a wide range of human body signals, including pulse/heart rate, blood-oxygen levels, electrocardiogram (ECG), UV light, and temperature. Knowing these data points gives us insights into various fitness and wellness conditions, like heart health, sleep quality, stress, and athletic performance.
Keep Hackers’ Hands Off Your Battery Packs
March 5, 2020
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By: Norberto Sanchez-Dichi Member of the Technical Staff, Applications; Maxim Integrated |
In today's world of battery-powered electronics, one of the issues facing OEM manufacturers and customers alike is counterfeit products. Aside from lost revenue by manufacturers and disappointing product quality experienced by customers, counterfeit products—especially counterfeit batteries—can be a safety hazard when improperly recharged due to the array of unique cell chemistries in the market.
Are Biometric Sensors the Key to Healthier Horses…and Humans?
March 4, 2020
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By: Christine Young Blogger, Maxim Integrated |
Racing is a physically intense activity. Wearable biosensing technologies provide a convenient, unobtrusive way to monitor vital signs during training periods as well as races. Based on the insights gleaned, runners can make adjustments to ease the stress on their bodies while enhancing their performance.
Analog PAM4 Chipset Delivers DSP-Level Performance Without Tradeoffs for Hyperscale Data Centers
March 3, 2020
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By: Andrew Sharratt Executive Director, Cloud & Data Center, Maxim Integrated |
Manufacturers of advanced modules for hyperscale data center applications can reduce power, latency and cost with the industry's first analog PAM4 chipset to target full standards-based performance. PAM4 is a technically challenging coding scheme, especially for optical transmissions, caused by dramatic reduction in signal strength and new requirements for linearity. Technology demonstrations have been shared for many years; however, to date, real-world deployment has been negligible. While engineers are working towards implementing PAM4 using expensive 7nm DSP solutions, the 100G CWDM4 modules continue to be shipped in large volumes at a highly optimized price point. Given this backdrop, large-scale deployment of PAM4 modules will be gated by a few key considerations.
Guide to LiDAR Sensors for Self-Driving Cars
February 27, 2020
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By: Bonnie C. Baker Blogger, Maxim Integrated |
Some years down the road, you may summon an autonomous vehicle to pick you up and drive you to work. While you're catching up on emails or perhaps maybe a nap during the ride, you trust that the car's sensors and cameras will guide it safely and accurately to your destination.
Tips for Achieving Efficient AC Motor Drive System Design
February 26, 2020
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By: Jim Harrison Guest Blogger, Lincoln Technology Communications |
For an engineer tasked with making an efficient motor drive system, there's some bad news and some good news. The bad is, you have a lot of options to look at, and the good is exactly the same thing, plus the knowledge that you can make a really efficient motor/drive combination if you put just a little time and money into it.
Quickly Simulate DC-DC Converters with SIMPLIS-Based Tool
February 25, 2020
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By: Brooks Robert Leman Senior Principal Member of the Technical Staff, Applications, Maxim Integrated |
WIf you've got plans to attend the upcoming Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC) in New Orleans, I invite you to come and hear my talk during one of the Exhibitor Seminars. I'll discuss "Getting the Most from SIMPLIS DC-DC Converter Simulation" from 1p.m. to 1:30p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, at Exhibit Theater 2.
Robust NAND Flash Wafer Testers Rely on Low-Power ATE Drivers
February 20, 2020
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By: Christine Young Blogger, Maxim Integrated |
When it's time to test the ICs on a wafer for functional defects, you know you're in the home stretch of the semiconductor production process. Digital Frontier, based in Suwon, South Korea, develops high-performance automatic test equipment (ATE) for reliable and economical semiconductor production. The company's NAND flash wafer tester tests and compares the output signals from the buffer to the design under test (DUT), which is the semiconductor device to be inspected.
How to Create Accurate Performance-Tracking Sports Wearables
February 19, 2020
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By: Sudhir Mulpuru Business Management Director, Industrial & Healthcare Business Unit, Maxim Integrated |
Whether you run long distances on weekends or participate in recreational or professional-level sports, you'd probably be interested in an accurate way to track your progress and performance. Wearables offer a solution.
Save Up to 6 Months for Your Wrist-Based Pulse-Oximeter Design
February 18, 2020
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By: Neset Tamer Executive Business Manager, Maxim Integrated |
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and Zafer Zamboglu Director of Software; Micros, Security & Software Business Unit, Maxim Integrated |
Blood-oxygen saturation (SpO2), an indicator of oxygen levels in capillary blood, provides a wealth of insights into our well-being. Coupled with other vital signs, SpO2 offers clues into areas including heart health, sleep patterns, and respiratory function. Normal levels of blood oxygen fall in the 95% to 100% range, while a measurement of 90% or less warrants a consultation with a doctor.
Ask Michael: Let Your Customer (NOT Your PLC) Choose How to Use Its Channels
February 13, 2020
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By: Michael Jackson Principal Writer, Maxim Integrated |
I am trying to reduce the number of different ICs required in our latest model of PLC. We have always used multiple converter ICs for the different input signal types (4-20mA, voltage, RTD, and thermocouple). This approach has constrained the number of channels we can allocate to each, which frustrates some customers. Do you guys have a part that can accept different types of input signals on a single channel that would allow us more flexibility in our design?
Future of Industrial Automation Demos at embedded world
February 12, 2020
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Jeff DeAngelis Managing Director, Industrial & Healthcare Business Unit, Maxim Integrated |
Momentum toward industrial convergence is building as many companies strive to create intelligent manufacturing facilities. Achieving industrial convergence calls for real-time decision-making at the edge of the manufacturing line. This is where equipment can be monitored and actions taken to generate enhancements in manufacturing throughput and efficiency and to reduce operational costs.
See How Click Boards Make It Quick to Evaluate RTC ICs
February 11, 2020
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By: Christine Young Blogger, Maxim Integrated |
When you're ready to start a new project, you're faced with a lot of IC choices. You can read datasheets, talk to your peers, and research parts online. However, one of the fastest ways to get a sense of how well an IC will work in your design is through an evaluation board. What's more, there are "mini" evaluation boards available that are even easier on your budget while providing a fast way to test-drive an IC's functions and features.
Ask Michael: How Can I Simplify My Digital Input Design?
February 4, 2020
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By: Michael Jackson Principal Writer, Maxim Integrated |
My boss has asked me to design an optically isolated digital input for a programmable logic controller (PLC) I/O module. Trying to keep the current anywhere close to 2mA for the Type 3 specification over such a wide input voltage range is wrecking my head (never mind trying to meet the switching thresholds). That, combined with the Schmitt trigger circuit on the output node, is making the whole thing very "unwieldy" (to put it politely). Any suggestions to help this frustrated hack?
Power Up Internal Circuits While Simplifying Diagnostics for Signal Monitoring Applications
January 30, 2020
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By: Suravi Karmacharya Sr. Business Manager, Industrial Communications, Maxim Integrated |
In an industrial system, a field-side fault rooted deep inside the equipment can be the difference between, say, continuous uptime in an automated factory or money-draining periods of lost productivity. Signal monitoring is essential, whether you need to detect if the voltage is at the right threshold, a relay contact is present, or some other condition. And power and data isolation between high-voltage field-side circuits and low-voltage logic-side circuits can be advantageous in preventing faults, eliminating noise and ground loops between the two sides, and, overall, ensuring operational safety of the equipment.
Uber Driverless Cars, AI and IoT at CES 2020
January 28, 2020
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By: Reno Rossetti Principal Writer, Maxim Integrated |
I signed up to visit the Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2020) earlier this month with great expectations. Based on the agenda, the Las Vegas Convention Center exhibit floor would showcase tons of technology while the numerous panel sessions would cover the most disparate subjects, from robots to artificial intelligence (AI) to virtual currencies. It would be a great opportunity to brush up on new technology trends and test my opinions about some of its most lofty promises. In the end, I got more than I bargained for.
How to Extend the Life of Your Smart Factory’s Wireless Beacons
January 23, 2020
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By: Reno Rossetti Principal Writer, Maxim Integrated |
Industry 4.0 has given us smart factories, which are highly digitalized and connected for adaptive manufacturing as well as increased throughput. The increased intelligence in these manufacturing facilities is not only enhancing productivity, but it's also making it possible to identify and fix any breakdowns on the factory floor in real time with little human intervention. For the past several decades, automation has been the key driving force in increasing factory efficiency. With advances in communication, big data, artificial intelligence (AI), and the internet of things (IoT), we are moving ever closer to making factories truly smart.
Your Guide to the Advantages of Pack-Side Fuel Gauging
January 21, 2020
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By: Sagar Khare Executive Business Manager, Mobile Solutions Business Unit, Maxim Integrated |
With the increasing popularity of portable devices, lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries have become ubiquitous. These batteries, however, have stringent safety requirements which typically require battery packs with integrated protectors.
Calterah Semiconductor Delivers High-Performance, Power-Efficient mmWave Radar Tech
January 16, 2020
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By: Christine Young Blogger, Maxim Integrated |
Shanghai-based Calterah Semiconductor is a leading provider of 77/79GHz CMOS millimeter wave (mmWave) radar sensor ICs for automotive and industrial applications. You might find the company’s technology in applications such as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), security screening and imaging, and smart homes.
Getting to Reliable Sensor Data: Interaction Between Electronics, Optics, and Mechanical Design
January 15, 2020
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By: Ian Chen Executive Director, Industrial & Healthcare Business Unit, Maxim Integrated |
Getting reliable sensor data is complex. For example, an optical heart-rate sensor is actually sensing the changes in an electric current. Heartbeats cause the volume of arterial blood to change synchronously with each pulse. The change in volume changes the amount of light absorbed and reflected as it travels through live tissue. When that light exits the tissue and enters a photodetector, it changes the output current. By creating a sensing system that carefully sets up a proper series of “dominos,” a current sensor becomes a heart-rate sensor.
Function-Rich Diving Computer Fueled by Analog and Power Management ICs
January 14, 2020
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By: Christine Young Blogger, Maxim Integrated |
When you’re exploring the depths of the ocean, it’s essential to know how much oxygen is left in your scuba tank, how deep underwater you are, ocean conditions, and other parameters. A wrist-worn diving computer can serve as your guide. One of the market’s most prominent developers of innovative dive technologies is Mares, based in Rapallo, Italy. Collaborating with ROJ, an Italian electronics designer, developer, and manufacturer, Mares has created the Genius wrist dive computer.
Add Diode ORing Without Losing Efficiency
January 9, 2020
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By: Travis Taylor Applications Engineer, Advanced Sensor Products, Maxim Integrated |
Wearable and handheld electronic design comes with an inherent tradeoff between battery life, feature richness, and size. To fit the most features in a small device, you want the smallest, most efficient power management scheme. For simple battery-powered devices, all you often need is a diode ORing. A diode ORing powers the device from the battery when unplugged and switches to the charging cable when plugged in. This simple scheme uses two diodes to select the option with the higher voltage. However, diodes have an inherent tradeoff between forward voltage, leakage, size and cost, where you generally get to pick two.
Simplify System Power Design for Your Automotive Displays
January 8, 2020
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By: Szukang Hsien Executive Business Manager, Automotive Business Unit, Maxim Integrated |
The Tesla Model 3 is changing our impression of the vehicle dashboard. Gone are the multiple gauges, buttons, and knobs that we’re accustomed to. Instead, when you step into the driver’s seat, the car’s 15-inch touchscreen takes center stage, providing access to all driver controls. When it comes to automotive displays, vehicle manufacturers are starting to incorporate more screens—and bigger, sharper ones—inside their cabins. Displays for functions such as advanced instrument clusters, heads-up displays, infotainment, center displays, rear-seat entertainment, and smart mirrors are delivering vivid images of the surrounding environment, automotive controls, and infotainment options.
Can Wearables Help Prevent the Silent Killer?
January 7, 2020
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By: Christine Young Blogger, Maxim Integrated |
What you don't know might hurt you. Such is the case with high blood pressure, or hypertension. "In terms of hypertension, the statistics are pretty frightening. Around a third of all people in the U.S. suffer from hypertension. Unfortunately about half of those don't know they have it," noted Andrew Baker during a November talk at IDTechEx Show! in Santa Clara.
Holiday Gift-Giving Guide: 5 Hot Tech Gadgets for Engineers
December 19, 2019
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By: Jim Harrison Guest Blogger, Lincoln Technology Communications |
The trouble with liking technology stuff is it keeps changing. Every year, there's something new you've gotta have. This winter, as we approach the end of the decade, there are, once again, lots of interesting tech items to consider for holiday gift-giving or just to buy for yourself. Here are just five of the best gifts for the engineer in your life.
Experience Wireless Battery Management at CES 2020
December 18, 2019
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By: Tamer Kira Executive Director, Automotive Business Unit, Maxim Integrated |
More vehicle manufacturers are moving toward electrification, and sales of electric vehicles (EVs) are continuing to rise. While only 12% of the U.S. population, California provides nearly 50% of all EV sales in the country. Globally, China remains the leader in development and sales of EVs. By 2040, 57% of all passenger vehicle sales will be electric, according to BloombergNEF's analysis.
Ask Michael: Swipe Right for the Isolated Gate Driver That’s a Perfect Match for GaN/SiC Switches
December 17, 2019
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By: Michael Jackson Principal Writer, Maxim Integrated |
Hi Michael,
I've heard that gallium nitride (GaN) and silicon carbide (SiC) could replace MOSFET and IGBT power switches in the near future. The fact that they are smaller and faster sounds great, but as always, I suspect there's no such thing as a free lunch. Are there any pitfalls that I need to be aware of before I start looking at using GaN and SiC in my designs?
Learn How You Can Design a Power Supply in 5 Minutes
December 12, 2019
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By: Oliver Jakobi Member of the Technical Staff, Field Applications, Maxim Integrated |
How much time do you spend designing power supplies? In this video, I will teach you how to design a power supply in five minutes or less using the online EE-Sim® Design and Simulation tool. The MAX17506 Evaluation Kit is used to compare efficiency simulation results from EE-Sim with the actual hardware. The results are nearly identical, which means designing hardware just got a whole lot easier. Don't believe me? Then have a seat, and enjoy the video!
Why New ICs Are Needed to Bring Intelligence to the Edge
December 10, 2019
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By: Anil Telikepalli Managing Director, Core Products Group, Maxim Integrated |
Computing has seesawed between centralized and distributed models, from mainframes to enterprise servers and then to cloud computing. Each of these cycles has not completely replaced the previous architecture, but, rather, added to it to cater to differing needs past the hype cycle. With edge sensors and AI inferencing, we are now moving past the hype cycle for data centers towards increasing intelligence at the edge and processing the resulting data right there. With billions of edge devices, the demand for low latency has increased. It is incredibly inefficient to collect data from billions of edge devices to a central data center for computation when there is no inter-relationship among the data. Not to mention large, inefficient data pipes and high latency. This has opened the door for low-power, low-latency, distributed edge-computing devices.
Intelligent Buildings Get Smarter and Smarter
December 5, 2019
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By: Jim Harrison Guest Blogger, Lincoln Technology Communications |
Everyone is hoping that making buildings 'smart' will make them more environmentally sound, more livable, and more comfortable. About 40% of total U.S. energy consumption was attributed to buildings last year. Lower cost sensors and easier to implement networking are making a difference–especially in skyscrapers.
3 Ways an Integrated Bio-algorithm Sensor Hub Simplifies Wearable Designs
December 3, 2019
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By: Christine Young Blogger, Maxim Integrated |
So you've got an idea for a new type of wearable, something that will accurately measure parameters such as blood pressure, heart rate, and blood-oxygen levels (SpO2). The market for these devices is hot, so you and your team want to time the launch of your device to the most opportune market window.
How GSEE-TECH Cut 6 Months from Analog Input Module Development Cycle
November 26, 2019
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By: Christine Young Blogger, Maxim Integrated |
GSEE-TECH, based in Tianjin, China, develops, produces, and sells industrial automation products. Its extensive portfolio of industrial Ethernet communications products include switches, gateway modules, I/O modules, and industrial wireless blocks.
Can a Supercapacitor Replace Your Battery for Backup Power?
November 25, 2019
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By: Christine Young Blogger, Maxim Integrated |
From smart meters to machines to vehicles, supercapacitors are popping up in a variety of applications. Will they replace batteries? Perhaps not in every application at the moment, but supercapacitors do provide an advantage over batteries in certain designs.
Reference Designs with ECAD Files Mean Faster Circuit Design
November 21, 2019
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By: Joe McClean Principal Member of the Technical Staff, Maxim Integrated |
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and Anders Reisch Managing Director, Maxim Integrated |
Circuit design is time-consuming, often reliant on a trial-and-error process. And those iterations can result in delayed product introduction. So, with ever-present time-to-market pressures weighing on your shoulders, any tools or techniques that shorten your design process are welcome.
How Analog ICs Support Seismic Signal Detection
November 19, 2019
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By: Christine Young Blogger, Maxim Integrated |
Every micro-movement deep beneath the earth's surface is important to note for applications such as resource extraction and substance sequestration. High-quality seismic data acquisition calls for recording technology that is precise and efficient—two characteristics that mark the solutions developed by Geophysical Technology, Inc. (GTI).
PUI Audio Delivers Clean, Clear Sound from Tiny Speakers
November 14, 2019
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By: Christine Young Blogger, Maxim Integrated |
More portable devices are being designed with sound, yet not all engineers developing these systems have audio expertise. This is where a company like PUI Audio can step in. A family-owned business in Dayton, Ohio, PUI Audio is North America's largest, broadest audio components provider. Starting from its early days, the company has built its business on a foundation based on listening to its customers. In addition to its vast product portfolio, the company also provides upfront design support, turnkey engineering capabilities, on-site production assistance, and functional and environmental testing.
Ask Michael: How Do I Make My High-Current Sensor IO-Link Compatible?
November 13, 2019
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By: Michael Jackson Principal Writer, Maxim Integrated |
Hi, Michael:
I'm having a problem you might be able to help me out with. I'm designing an industrial sensor, but I'm struggling with the power budget to make it work with the IO-Link® connectors. The problem is that the regulators and LDOs on the IO-Link transceivers I've been looking at aren't efficient enough for the amount of current I need. Also, the sensor enclosure is too small for me to use a separate DC-DC converter. Any ideas?
What Can You Create with Frequency Synthesizers?
November 12, 2019
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By: Ben Smith Principal Member of the Technical Staff, Applications, Maxim Integrated |
In the mid 1970s I had the best job an aspiring engineer could hope for: I worked the sales floor at a well-known national electronics retailer. And at that time, there were just three products that kept us all in business: eight-track tape players, citizen's band radios, and police scanners.
Keep Perishables Safe with Reliable Temperature Monitoring
November 7, 2019
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By: Venkatesh Karra Member of the Technical Staff, Applications, Maxim Integrated |
Accurate, reliable temperature monitoring is key to keeping perishables such as food and pharmaceuticals safe. Thermochrons are cool iButton® devices. They can efficiently log temperature in harsh environments and store the readings in protected memory. The stainless steel enclosure makes the thermochron physically robust.
Why Long Battery Life is the Lifeblood of Thread IoT Sensors
November 6, 2019
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By: Anil Telikepalli Managing Director, Core Products Group, Maxim Integrated |
By providing secure IPv6-based low-power wireless technology, Thread® enables tamper-proof home sensors for comfort, entertainment, security, and energy efficiency. With its origins in home and building automation, Thread enables IoT applications in diverse consumer, wearable, medical, and industrial markets. Google has also released a lightweight open-source implementation of Thread called OpenThread. While it is not exactly akin to what Android was for smartphones, OpenThread promises to be an excellent enabler for Thread adoption. Thread joins several other networking standards including Zigbee, NB-IoT, LoRa, SigFox, and Bluetooth LE.
How Wearables Can Become a More Integral Part of Healthcare
November 5, 2019
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By: Ian Chen Executive Director, Industrial & Healthcare Business Unit, Maxim Integrated |
The future of healthcare could be even more data-driven and personalized than it is today. Instead of determining that a patient has a light fever based on a thermometer reading of 37°C, a diagnosis would be based on a comparison of an elevated resting body temperature against a similarly observed baseline from that individual. Rather than an arbitrary (or worse, financially driven) model where patients visit their doctors for sparsely scheduled checkups, people may receive care based on a cadence optimized to their own unique situations.
Scare Up Some Electronic Tricks and Treats This Halloween
October 31, 2019
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By: Christine Young Blogger, Maxim Integrated |
With ghosts and goblins roaming the streets in search of treats, Halloween might be the perfect time to channel your inner maker and show off your DIY skills. From robot candy dispensers to scary electronic pranks, the creative engineers in the Hackster.io community have shared some interesting ideas that might just inspire you to design something frightful.
How to Get Accurate In-Ear Heart-Rate and SpO2 Monitoring
October 29, 2019
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By: Jim Harrison Guest Blogger, Lincoln Technology Communications |
Engineers designing the next generation of wearable health and fitness applications need high accuracy along with very low power for applications such as wrist-band wearables. The wrist is not an ideal location for clinical monitoring of body temperature, but gives a good relative and daily trend indication. Accuracy is still very important here.
How to Drive Micro Speakers to Their Maximum Power Rating
October 24, 2019
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By: Christine Young Blogger, Maxim Integrated |
Want to get louder sound and more bass from your micro speakers—without blowing them out? Dynamic Speaker Management (DSM™) technology could be your answer.
Stress Your Power Supply, Not Yourself
October 22, 2019
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By: Erin Mannas Senior Manager, Applications, Maxim Integrated |
Have you had that bad dream about your new design yet? You know, the one where it's almost done and you bring up the power supply and then…disaster! All because you didn't vet the power supply thoroughly enough.
Air Guitar Gets Real with These Electronic Instruments
October 17, 2019
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By: Christine Young Blogger, Maxim Integrated |
Do you break out into air guitar solos when you hear your favorite rock or metal tune? For real serious enthusiasts, there's even a competition to crown a national air guitar champion. But if you prefer to experience a slightly more tactile experience, well, there's an app and tool for that. What if you're ready to take it a step further and actually learn how to play the guitar, but at your own pace and without having a teacher lecture you about getting enough practice? There's an app and tool for that, too.
CCCamp Badge is More than an Entry Ticket – It’s a Sensor-Rich Reference Design
October 15, 2019
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By: Christine Young Blogger, Maxim Integrated |
When hackers get together, it's not always for nefarious reasons. Good things can happen, especially when those hackers are part of the revered Chaos Computer Club, Europe's largest association of hackers.
How an Old Digital Dog Can Learn New Analog Tricks
October 10, 2019
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By: Ben Smith Principal Member of the Technical Staff, Applications, Maxim Integrated |
I have a confession: I'm not really an analog person.
For pretty much my entire career, I've been working with microcontrollers and hooking them up to other, mostly digital, blocks. Freed from the uncertainties that plague the analog world, I could build large, complex systems out of digital logic, content in the knowledge that as long as I didn't push things too far, I could connect pretty much any digital output to pretty much any digital input, and the system would "just work."
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