8-bit microcontrollers have been around since the early 80s and have played a central role in modernising electronics. Even though 8-bit microcontrollers will eventually get phased out, there is no sign of a reduction in 8-bit usage, and 8-bit microcontrollers...

By Robin Mitchell | 02-09-2020

Recently, STMicroelectronics released a digital inclinometer with a machine learning core. What features does the IIS2ICLX include, and how does the machine learning core help designers? What is an inclinometer? An inclinometer is a device that can measure the...

By Robin Mitchell | 02-09-2020

Modern-day solar cells are made of a number of materials, from inorganic materials that show superior efficiencies, to organic materials that enable solar cells to become flexible and printable. Both types have their own merits and specific areas where they ar...

By Liam Critchley | 28-08-2020

One of the commercial aspects of the living through the coronavirus pandemic has been the loss of jobs and the diminishing number of career opportunities, the latter situation impacting heavily on young people. And the European job market amidst COVID refuses...

By Paul Whytock | 27-08-2020

Google is planning to release an app that will notify users of earthquakes seconds before they happen in an attempt to give users a few extra seconds to find safety. What are earthquakes, what does the system do, and what implications does the system have? Wha...

By Sam Brown | 26-08-2020

USB has been one of the best examples of a standardised system that has brought convenience and compatibility, featuring various connectors like Type A Connector, USB-C Connectors, and high-speed connector options. A new version, 4, is in the works, but what i...

By Robin Mitchell | 26-08-2020

Intelligent bus shelters are being introduced in South Korea that aim to help contain the spread of COVID-19. What technology do these shelters utilise, how much do they cost, and are they worth deploying in the fight against pandemics? What is the COVID-19 Vi...

By Robin Mitchell | 25-08-2020

Researchers are exploring the use of Diketopyrrolopyrrole dye, better known as the pigment used in Ferrari Red, to fabricate low-cost organic electronics. What are OFETs, what advantages do organic electronics have, and what applications may they find themselv...

Semiconductors | By Sam Brown | 24-08-2020

Last week, Qualcomm announced their victory in their appeal against an antitrust case. What was the original accusation, and what has led to Qualcomm winning their appeal? What are antitrust laws? In its simplest terms, antitrust laws are laws put in place to...

By Robin Mitchell | 21-08-2020

Recently, Avnet released a Raspberry HAT for recording indoor air quality. What does air quality refer to, what are HATs, and what projects can this HAT help to build? What is Air Quality? Air quality refers to the purity of air, and air purity relates to the...

By Robin Mitchell | 20-08-2020

According to cellular carrier O2, 5G will help save CO2 and the environment in general. In this article, we will examine their vague 5G environmental impact claims, and try to understand how this may be the case. O2 Claims 5G will help the Environment - How 5G...

5G | By Robin Mitchell | 19-08-2020

According to cellular carrier O2, 5G will help save CO2 and the environment in general. In this article, we will examine their vague 5G environmental impact claims, and try to understand how this may be the case. O2 Claims 5G will help the Environment - How 5G...

Environment | By Robin Mitchell | 19-08-2020