The Internet of Things (IoT), a collective network of connected devices that communicate via the Internet, transforms how we live, work, and interact with objects in our environment. By integrating real-time connectivity and cloud computing into everyday devices, IoT enables real-time data collection and analysis, facilitating better decision-making and personalized experiences. For example, it can…

Automation has extended from industrial settings to homes and offices, with smart home devices and appliances becoming a part of our everyday lives. One challenge in the automation sector is creating flow and unity between the vast diversity of devices and applications. Automation has been further affected by various online services such as SaaS (Software…

STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor provider serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, will host its Industrial Summit 2023 at the Futian Shangri-La Hotel, in Shenzhen, China, on September 28th, 2023. In recognition of the extraordinary climate-related challenges, ST has long been guided by its unwavering commitment to sustainability. The Company is actively working to…

Modbus is a widely used communication protocol and an open-source industrial networking standard. Developed in 1979 by Modicon (now Schneider Electric), Modbus has become a standard in the automation and industrial control systems (ICS) industries. The communication protocol is known for its simplicity and easy-to-follow troubleshooting feature. It uses a master-slave or client-server communication model,…

Keysight Technologies announces the expansion of its portfolio of Infiniium oscilloscopes with the new, hardware-accelerated Infiniium MXR B-Series, offering automated analysis tools that enable engineers to find anomalies quickly and shorten time to market. Engineers risk launching products susceptible to bugs and failures when they use an oscilloscope that cannot display the details of a signal. An…

ChatGPT, a language model-based chatbot, has been popular since its launch in November 2022 by OpenAI. Currently, it has more than 100 million users. The platform generated 1.6 billion visits in June 2023 alone. The AI chatbot offers several applications, such as language translation, summarization, and content generation. However, it’s not a perfect substitute for…

STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor provider serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, is launching a novel human presence and motion detector to enhance security systems, home automation equipment, and IoT devices that typically use passive infrared (PIR) sensing. The STHS34PF80 sensor contains thermal transistors that can detect stationary objects, unlike conventional PIR detectors that require the…

Industrial robots are designed for use in industrial automation. They’re programmable machines that are specifically used to automate production-related tasks. Typically, several robots are installed in an assembly line, each responsible for a specific objective. For example, some pick and place workpieces, some interact with different equipment (such as a lathe or milling machine), and…

Microcontrollers are the workhorse behind most embedded systems. They serve as a compact integrated circuit (IC) designed to govern a specific operation in an embedded system. The programmable firmware used in these tiny computers is ideal for and fits well into several applications. Microcontrollers are neither too specific, like application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), nor too…

Electronics manufacturing is possible thanks to electronic design automation (EDA) software. EDA has computerized and automated several processes in product design and production. While some tools focus on circuit design and simulation, others target design analysis, verification, and manufacturing preparations. Each tool provides a unique package optimized for electrical and electronics engineers. Although no tool…

Keysight Technologies, Inc., a technology company that delivers advanced design and validation solutions to help accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world, announced that its Eggplant test automation platform has been named a Leader in “The Forrester Wave: Continuous Automation Testing Platforms, Q4 2022.” Forrester evaluated 15 vendors, assessing them on 26 criteria grouped…

Home automation is quickly becoming mainstream, letting residents easily connect with and remotely control appliances or security systems. To support these efforts, there are several popular “smart” home systems available, such as Amazon Hub, Google Nest, Amazon Echo, Apple HomeKit, Hue Smart Hub, and others. For the hobbyist or do-it-yourselfer (DIY), customized home automation systems…

STMicroelectronics’ ASM330LHHX inertial measurement unit (IMU) moves smart driving another step closer to high levels of automation with its machine-learning (ML) core. The ML core enables fast real-time response and sophisticated functions with low system-power demand. Leveraging ST’s micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) technology, the automotive-qualified ASM330LHHX houses a 3-axis accelerometer and 3-axis gyroscope in a 2.5 x 3…

Infineon Power Simulation platform (IPOSIM) from Infineon Technologies is widely used for calculating losses and thermal behavior of power modules, discretes, and disc devices. The platform provides easy access to analysis for single working points and user-defined load profiles. For industrial customers, estimating the lifetime of power modules is gaining more importance in the early…

  Mouser Electronics, a new product introduction (NPI) provider empowering innovation, has created a sensor technology content stream on its website, which highlights the latest in innovative sensor solutions and resources from the world’s top manufacturers. With the rapid development of the Internet of Things (IoT) and smart connected devices, manufacturers have made significant advances in…

STMicroelectronics’ new STDRIVEG600 half-bridge gate driver is a high-current output and 45ns propagation delay. This offers a close match between the high and low-side outputs to, ideally, handle high-frequency switching of GaN enhancement-mode FETs. Also suitable for driving N-channel silicon MOSFETs at up to 20V, the STDRIVEG600 allows the flexibility to apply up to 6V…

ROHM developed the BD8758xY series (BD87581YG-C, BD87582YFVM-C) of rail-to-rail input/output, high-speed CMOS op amps that feature improved EMI immunity for automotive and industrial equipment applications. The series is ideal for applications that require high-speed sensing in harsh environments, such as vehicle engine control units and anomaly detection systems for factory automation equipment. In recent years, advancements…

Samsung Electronics announced that it’s expanding its portfolio of software-defined networking (SDN) solutions with new capabilities designed to help mobile operators and enterprises manage networks more easily. The company’s SDN portfolio already supports data-center operations. With expanded capabilities, Samsung’s new SDN solutions will power enterprises in various sectors including education, retail and energy. This full…

In this tutorial, we’ll learn how to use device-to-device (D2D) communication to make daily life a little simpler. For example, you’ll be able to control household appliances, such as the coffee machine, a light switch, or the AC — and do so from inside your vehicle. So, if you’re arriving home one evening, the presence…

 1. Introduction 1.1 Aim of the project  ·         To move a platform of embroidery machine as per embroidery design specified by the user. 1.2 Source of inspiration The process used to tailor, patch, mend and reinforce cloth fostered the development of sewing techniques, and the decorative possibilities of sewing led to the art of embroidery.   Before computers…