Robin Mitchell

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Robin Mitchell is an electronic engineer who has been involved in electronics since the age of 13. After completing a BEng at the University of Warwick, Robin moved into the field of online content creation, developing articles, news pieces, and projects aimed at professionals and makers alike. Currently, Robin runs a small electronics business, MitchElectronics, which produces educational kits and resources.

Renesas Will use RISC-V Cores in their ASSPs

Recently, Renesas announced that they would use RISC-V cores in their Application Specific Standard Products. What is RISC-V, what are ASSPs, and could RISC-V become more popular t

RISC-V | 15-10-2020

Apple sues recycling company for reselling old Apple products destined for the landfill

Recently, Apple has announced its plans to sue a former recycling partner, GEEP Canada, for breaching a recycling contract by fixing and reselling old devices. What problems do e-w

14-10-2020

Teardown - Components Breakdown of an Amazon Echo Dot

The Amazon Echo Dot is a smart IoT device that allows for voice control over other smart devices, play music, make calls, and set alarms. In this teardown, we will pry, smash, and

14-10-2020

How IoT has flourished during COVID-19?

The use of Industry of Things has accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic. What is the IoT, what types of devices are generally considered IoT, how has IoT reacted to COVID, and w

08-10-2020

How “Chiplets” May Help the Future of Semiconductor Technology

Recently, Intel has secured a contract with the US military to produce chips utilising chiplet technology. What are chiplets, why are they becoming popular, and why has Intel been

Semiconductors | 07-10-2020

Skin Analytics Raises £4M Towards to Expand AI Skin Cancer Screening

Skin Analytics, a UK company specialising in AI diagnosis, have raised £4 million in funding to help improve their technology as well as target other markets including the US. What

06-10-2020

Vulnerability to Old Tech – How 5G May Face Problems

With a rush to roll out 5G networks, there is a growing concern of backwards compatibility and old vulnerable tech. What is backwards compatibility, how may it affect 5G, and does

5G | 05-10-2020

MediaTek to Produce 6nm Processors for Chromebooks in 2021

MediaTek have recently announced that they will be providing 6nm processors for the next generation Chromebooks. What is 6nm technology, what challenges does the industry face when

02-10-2020

Introduction to EMC in PCBs

Electromagnetic Compatibility is a critical requirement for electronic products sold in most markets globally. Most EMC design considerations are found in the PCB design phase, and

01-10-2020