This Drone Uses Motion Blur to Hide in Plain Sight
Most drones try to blend in by changing their appearance. They may use camouflage colors, transparent materials, or shapes designed to resemble birds or insects. A new experimental drone from…
July 22, 2026
This 2,000th Click Board Is a Reminder That Timekeeping Is Still a Design Challenge
It is easy to treat a real-time clock as one of the least interesting parts of an embedded design. It keeps time, wakes the system when needed, and quietly does its job in the background. But…
July 22, 2026
As Power Levels Rise, Current Measurement Becomes More Critical
The global push toward electrification is changing the scale of modern power systems. Battery energy storage installations continue to grow in capacity. Fast-charging infrastructure is…
June 30, 2026
Microchip Introduces Radiation-Tolerant Clock Generator for Spacecraft Timing Systems
Reliable timing is critical in modern spacecraft. Navigation systems, communications equipment, onboard processors, and scientific instruments all depend on precise clock signals to operate…
Preparing Mobile Devices for a Post-Quantum Future
For most smartphone users, tapping a phone to pay for coffee, unlocking a car, or storing a digital driver’s license feels routine. Behind those everyday interactions, however, is a…
June 24, 2026
New 48V Automotive Pre-Driver Targets Mild-Hybrid and Auxiliary Vehicle Systems
A new automotive pre-driver designed for emerging 48V vehicle architectures combines ISO 21780 compliance with eight independently configurable output channels, enabling designers to control a…
June 5, 2026
Single Pair Ethernet PHYs Add Security and Deterministic Networking for Automotive and Industrial Designs
Automotive and industrial networks are becoming increasingly dependent on Ethernet as systems shift toward centralized computing architectures and higher levels of connectivity.…
Miniature Crystal Oscillator Targets Stable Timing in Power-Constrained Systems
Precise timing remains a foundational requirement across applications ranging from satellite communications and GPS receivers to medical equipment and industrial instrumentation. As embedded…
May 19, 2026
ROHM Rethinks Wireless Power for Smart Rings
As wearable devices continue to shrink, charging has become one of the harder design constraints to solve. ROHM is addressing that challenge with a new wireless power chipset built…