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Arduino force-sensitive resistor is a new family member of Arduino traditional resistive sensors. Resistive sensors respond to any physical quantity change by varying their resistance. A fixed voltage is applied across the sensor upon resistance change voltage drops. This voltage drop can be sampled, and physical quantity change can be measured. Generally, in a resistive…

Day by day we are inching one step closer towards a world which will be fully dependant on machines. In the present situation people are getting smart but devices are getting smarter. It’s said that technology grows in an exponential manner which is evident from the fact that it can make anything come alive ranging from an electronic toothbrush to a fully automated four-wheeler. Today, all the industries (directly or indirectly) rely on technology for their respective operations.In order to understand how impactful this advancement is going to be, we have listed down 10 technology trends that will change the world in the next few years.

Several important metrics and considerations are important when evaluating battery performance: Cell, module, and pack level: It is important to consider whether the data refers to an individual cell or a complete battery pack when comparing energy and power densities. Cells will always have the highest energy and power for a given size or weight.…

Most engineers start their journey in embedded systems with microcontrollers. With microcontrollers, one gets a complete miniature computing system on a single integrated circuit. The CPU, RAM, ROM and Input / Output peripherals all on a single thumb size SoC. This very popular approach to learning embedded design and development is in fact just the one side of the complete picture. Working with microcontrollers (and microprocessors) is all about software-based embedded design. 

Mass is one of the seven basic physical quantities. In real-world applications, mass is often realized in the form of the object’s weight. The weight is the force of gravity acting on a body due to its mass. How is the weight of an object measured? It is done by sensing pressure exerted by it…

From large mainframe computers to handheld devices, we have a come a long way in the journey of games. Today, the gaming industry is generating Billions of revenue owing to the technological advancements and the inclination of people’s interest towards these games. As per the latest stats, the key players namely China, Japan, and USA are making $24.4 Billion, $23.5 Billion and $12.4 Billion respectively.Besides, the number of people engaged in playing these games is currently at its peak, whereby majority includes children aged less than 18 years.

The technological advancement and easy access to internet have made everything convenient for the masses, be it a routine activity or a professional task. Previously, we covered the list of apps, tools, and simulators for electronics designers that render great ease in the completion of electronic projects. Likewise, there are various online software that can assist the engineers while dealing with the circuits. These software allow everyone to learn and design circuits for both educational and professional purposes. Here is a compilation of online & offline circuit design software that are quite popular among the designers and hobbyists.

Working on electronic projects can be a time taking and complicated procedure, particularly for the beginners. However, the availability of so many apps and software acts as a guide and saves a lot of time spent on seeking information from multiple sources. After discussing the apps, circuit design software, and simulators, here we are going to talk about the online tools that help in dealing with the PCBs.

There are some web-based simulation tools that aid the professional engineers and hobbyists in learning as well as carrying out various experiments related to the circuits. In this post, we are going to cover a compilation of such online circuit simulators that offer a great help while dealing with the electronics projects. You may also refer to our previous blogs on electronics apps, circuit design software, and PCB design tools.  

For a long time, humans have dreamt about virtual reality. When you think about a VR headset, you probably desire of something more hi-tech and practical. You didn’t know that even the guys at Google are thinking the same. Though Facebook brought into VR or Virtual Reality technology for $2 billion, Google has settled things a little simpler. Nobody has ever imagined that Google could actually create a VR headset out of something that is simple, practical, and inexpensive, and this is a piece of cardboard!

Engineering is one of those rare fields that could lead to path-breaking solutionstowards real world problems. A highly lucrative field for its practitioners, it has virtually transformed the world that surrounds us.The continuous technological advancement and upgradation have made it possible for the electronics sector in India to flourish in the vastly competitiveglobal market. 

Healthcare sector is gradually achieving digital integration at all steps of a patient’s journey from lookout for symptomatic information, diagnosis, treatment and follow ups. Automation has embedded itself within various health care operations. The past two decades have seen the successful launch of various eInitiatives that’ve revolutionised most aspects of life, and their effectsare now being felt in the sphere of healthcare too.  

Controlling IoT devices requires specific apps and settings. But you can also control them using emails since emailing is possible using SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol), which is on the TCP/IP stack. Therefore, the devices that support TCP/IP stack can use emails as command and control. So, for an application purpose, we will be making…

Are more bits better in an MCU? That’s similar to asking: are more cylinders better in an internal combustion engine (ICE)? Peripherals and other features matter, not just bits (or cylinders). For example, in the 1980s, Volvo offered a station wagon with a turbo-V4 engine that was faster off the line than Chevrolet Corvette with…

The term “Biometrics” is derived from “bio’” which means life, and “metrics”, which means measurement. Biometrics is developing for use in various technologies, including the unique identification and recognition of people. The technology at its current juncture is widely used in security and surveillance systems. Biometrics also has the possibility of converging with other technologies…

Controller Area Network or CAN protocol is a method of communication between various electronic devices like engine management systems, active suspension, ABS, gear control, lighting control, air conditioning, airbags, central locking etc embedded in an automobile.CAN initially developed for in-vehicle networking of automobiles has expanded its applications in various other industries. The application started for luxurious cars is now being used in heavy duty vehicles like trucks, buses, trains and rail vehicles. The unique feature of CAN that allows various electronic units to communicate with each other made it important in healthcare domain. For example intensive care units and operating rooms where time and communication is of utmost importance. Entertainment industry also used CAN protocols to improve features in studios to control lights and door system and to control stage of theatres, event halls etc. Gambling machines and toys are other examples in entertainment field. In the field of science the high energy experiments and astronomical telescope use CAN in embedded network.  

As soon as we come across the word robot, we tend to imagine a metallic structure with arms and legs carrying a human-like appearance and running errands for our help. However, in actual terms, it’s just a machine operated externally or through a controller embedded within and doesn’t necessarily look like a human. Technically, robotics is a branch of Science and Engineering which deals with designing, constructing, and operating robots as well as computer systems for their control, sensory feedback, and information processing.Interestingly, the concept is almost as old as the hills with the first robot dating back to 350 BC, built in the form of a mechanical bird, by a Greek mathematician named Archytas. Although the term was coined ages ago, the actual potential of the fully autonomous robotics was realised in the second half of the 20th century.

Electrical projects are extraordinary in every sense, apart from specific subject knowledge one also needs proper workspace, motive, and tools to accomplish a job. For the regular domestic electrical projects, you can employ the most common tools that are present in every household. However, innovators, designers, thinkers, and engineers fall in a completely different category, they can’t work with regular common tools. They need specialty tools. We have aggregated here a list of top ten essentials that will help all creators in upgrading or completing their toolkit. Take a look.

As with any productive industry, the electronics sector is continually evolving and advancing. Currently, one of the biggest trends is miniaturization as the demand for smaller and lighter components grows, particularly in the PCB market. Semiconductor technology has also scaled down in size, leading to the miniaturization and integration of circuits. Now, except for inductors…

A Zener diode is one of the diode types that is often used at any electronics bench. That is because Zener diodes are almost always used in power supply circuits and wave shaping circuits. Zener diodes are just like a regular PN junction diode, athough it is heavily doped. This makes the diode behave differently…