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On October 31, 2019 in All, Power by Paul Golata

Gather round and let me tell you a story about the power of the wind and sun. These are gifts for us to enjoy. ADI is leading the way for humanity to harness their collective power through energy storage systems

Penetration Testing and the Edge

On October 25, 2019 in All, IoT, Security by M. Tim Jones

Penetration testing (pen testing) is the evaluation of a network or device against known exploits using a variety of different types of tools. In this blog, you'll learn about Kali Linux, Metasploit, and some of the basic tools of the trade used to evaluate the security of edge devices.

Tagged With: Edge devices, Kali Linux, Metasploit, NMAP, Pen testing, Penetration Testing

Proof-of-Concept Funding and the Crowd Funding Option

On October 24, 2019 in All, EIT 2019: Engineering Big Ideas by David Talbott

Raising money to fund prototype development is always a challenge, but when it comes to proof-of-concept funding, crowdfunding offers a number of advantages over traditional funding sources. One of the most important is it gives you an early read on market interest in your idea.

Tagged With: , Crowdfunding, POC funding, Proof-of-concept funding, Prototyping

USB Power Delivery Makes Circuit Protection Mandatory

On October 18, 2019 in All, Circuit Protection, Computing, Connectors by Steven Keeping

The additional voltage and current introduced to the popular USB standard by USB-PD multiplies hazards and makes circuit protection essential. But designing protection against all threats can be complex and expensive. Integrated solutions from chip makers simplify the task.

Why Nanotechnology Improves Sensors

On October 16, 2019 in All, Automation, IoT, Sensors by Liam Critchley

There is always a need to increase the capabilities of sensors. One effective way to do this is by employing nanomaterials as the ‘sensing surface’ or ‘sensing component’. Learn how the many beneficial surface, electronic, and structural properties of nanomaterials can make sensors more accurate.

How the DSM™ Algorithm Delivers Louder, Richer Sound

On October 10, 2019 in All, Audio by Maxim Integrated

Consumers won’t sacrifice audio performance for form factor—they want both. Maxim’s patented Dynamic Speaker Management (DSM™) technology provides a way to safely drive micro speakers beyond their specified maximum power rating.

Developing Your Design with the Help of a Hardware Accelerator

On October 2, 2019 in All, EIT 2019: Engineering Big Ideas, StartUp by Mike Reed

Hardware accelerators offer investment, networking, and expert consultation on aspects of technical and business development. With the hardware innovation space more competitive than ever, this help is vital. As a startup, if you can’t develop your technology and grow fast, you will fall behind.

Fab Labs Are Great Resources for Prototyping

On September 30, 2019 in All, EIT 2019: Engineering Big Ideas, Maker by Sal Amarasinghe

Fab labs offer a way for engineers to quickly begin building prototypes. They provide reliable access to equipment and workspace at a reasonable cost with the added benefit of access to a community of engineering-minded people. The key is finding one that fits your project needs.

How Shawn Mendes and RFID Asset Tracking Technology Steal the Show

On September 27, 2019 in All, RF, Wireless by Paul Golata

It’s no wonder that throngs of screaming fans attend singer and songwriter Shawn Mendes’ shows. Through the use of RFID products, Mendes transforms his events into an interactive experience with his fans. Learn how Molex enables customers to never miss a beat by employing RFID tracking technology.

Why SiC Devices Are Ideal for Level 3 EV Charging Applications

On September 24, 2019 in All, Power, Wide Bandgap by Robert Huntley

Charging an EV can be a lengthy process, however, Level 3 “fast” DC charging techniques promise much faster charging capabilities that reduce charging times to minutes instead of hours. This efficiency relies on high-speed power conversion, for which new wide-bandgap technologies are well suited.

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