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Verilator

Verilator is a Verilog hardware description language (HDL) simulator that can compile synthesisable Verilog code into C++ or SystemC. It is designed primarily for...

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Robotic arm that can perform surgery A robotic arm, inspired by an octopus’ tentacles, is set to make it easier for surgeons to access hard-to-reach...

Test and Measurement Tools for LED Lighting

In the arena of light emitting diode (LED) test and measurement (T&M), manufacturers are creating many modular T&M devices, which allow for a swift...

FidoCADJ: Vector Drawing Software

  FidoCADJ is a Java-based multi-platform editor for more than just electronics. It offers a very clean and intuitive environment to help users design their...

Budget-Friendly Oscilloscopes

A good oscilloscope is an indispensable tool for you if you are seriously into electronics. The oscilloscope helps you check the functioning of electronic...

What Goes Inside An Oculus Rift?

Oculus Rift, the head-mounted display by Oculus VR (now owned by Facebook), takes virtual reality (VR) to an impressive level, according to reviews and...

Satellite Navigation System: GPS and Others

Geographical positioning system (GPS) is a very common term in today's communication world. It is often used synonymous to satellite navigation (satnav) systems. What...

PC-Based Equipment Controller

Presented here is a Windows-based equipment controller project that can control up to eight electrical devices using a personal computer. Connecting a computer to...

Building a Pen Plotter with two old CD drives, a servo...

In this video, the author is creating a home made pen plotter by using just two old CD drives, a servo and a Raspberry...

Powering ICs On and Off (Part 1) – Power-On Reset

The power-on reset (POR) circuit included in many integrated circuits (ICs) guarantees that the analogue and digital blocks initialise in a known state after...