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NEWS & ARTICLES

Bringing the Intel 8080 back to life

Reviving a 50-year-old 8080 CPU with a Microchip FPGA and STM32 microcontroller, and a custom circuit board.

ESP32 with on-device AI for real-time predictions

A compact AI model boosts ESP32 microcontroller reliability by predicting network failures and memory leaks in real-time.

Startup puts passives in the package for AI power delivery

STILE is a substrate-embedded, passive module that helps manage the increasing number of power rails in high-performance SoCs.

The changing role of IoT in the age of real time

IoT technologies are now crucial for real-time decision-making, providing continuous data streams that enhance efficiency in industries like manufacturing and smart buildings.

Robot Kick-boxing becomes reality as China hosts first-ever match

Humanoid robots went head-to-head in the first-ever kickboxing match at the CMG World Robot Competition, featuring four Unitree Robotics G1 models, each controlled by a human trainer using a joystick.

Using generative AI to create hardware prototypes

Using Large Language Models for hardware design, a UK and Netherlands project is pioneering 'Conversational Prototyping' to streamline prototype development.

PROJECTS & TUTORIALS

4 amazing projects you can build with a Raspberry Pi and an ESP32

Take a look at these cool projects you can build using a Raspberry Pi and an ESP32.

Time to bite back at Bruxism

An Arduino-powered device, using muscle activity sensors and AI, tracks jaw clenching and trains you to stop.

Discord and Slack connected smart plant with Adafruit IO Actions

Build a smart planter that notifies you via Slack or Discord when it needs watering using a Raspberry Pi Pico, and STEMMA Soil Sensor.

A dashboard with a touch of style

Create a stylish dashboard with an ESP32, Raspberry Pi Pi-hole, and a sleek e-ink display in a wooden frame.

Designing power supplies for industrial safety

This first part dives into the essential safety requirements for power supplies in industrial systems, highlighting the key standards and diagnostic measures needed for compliance with functional safety regulations.

Top 37 electrical projects ideas for engineering students

Check out these electrical project ideas for engineering students, featuring over 37 hand-picked projects.

Radar-based home security system using RD-03D and ESP32-C6

Build a smart radar-based security system that outperforms traditional setups with real-time detection, smart alerts, and minimal false alarms. This DIY solution uses the RD-03D mmWave radar sensor and Beetle ESP32-C6 for precise tracking and behaviour analysis.

PRODUCTS

OBJEX Link S3LW ultra-low-power ESP32-S3 LoRaWAN board

An ultra-low-power ESP32-S3 MCU with LoRaWAN, handles up to 100W input, and includes USB-C, expansion headers, and a built-in USB to serial bridge for easy debugging.

Arduino Uno-compatible fibre-optic shield

OMC's H19 shield delivers fibre-optic data links specifically designed for microprocessor-based platforms.

Antenna-matching ICs cut RF design complexity

ST launches three antenna-matching chips for STM32WL33 MCUs, enhancing RF performance with integrated impedance matching and harmonic filtering on a single glass substrate.

Renesas MPU with integrated memory

Renesas launches the RZ/A3M MPU, integrating memory and processing to simplify PCB design and cut costs for advanced human-machine interfaces in everything from home appliances to industrial panels.

New Arduino Nano Connector Carrier and Modulino nodes

The Nano Connector Carrier lets you easily connect your Nano to various modules, while seven new Modulino nodes offer plug-and-play features like sensors, LEDs, and buttons to enhance your prototyping experience.