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15 Free Mechatronics e-Books
Presented here are 15 free mechatronics ebooks, that will come in handy for robotics and mechatronics enthusiasts.
1. Robotics
Author/s: Wikibooks
Publisher: Wikibooks, 2012
The author of the...
Understanding Signal Frequency Spectrum
A signal can be viewed as a composition of a number of sinusoidal signals with varied amplitude, frequency and phase. Distinguishing this composition requires...
Why Run Gate-Level Simulations?
Gate level simulation is used to boost the confidence regarding implementation of a design and can help verify dynamic circuit behaviour, which cannot be...
With the Right Converter, a Single Battery Can Power Your Portable Design
When it comes to low-power portable devices, why not rely on a single battery for the power? I see many such applications that require...
Processors undergoing changes to save power
Power versus performance is an ongoing battle, with the best involving a compromise between the two. High-performance system(s)-on-chip (SoC) designers often struggle to achieve...
Controlling A Linear Actuator with an Arduino
There is a wide application of linear actuator where one wants to move something, but they do not want to physically get involved in...
A Filterless Design For Air Pollution Control
This article takes a look at the causes, effects and control of air pollution in the urban environment. It also introduces easy-to-construct home and...
Smart Coding Techniques And Their Benefits For Electronics
Electronic devices feature a large number of small components, each piece being highly important to their overall functionality and safety. The responsibility for ensuring...
Material and Design Come Together To Forge Reliable PCBs
As we moved towards touchscreen phones with ultra-smart features, we also reduced the lifetime of our mobile phones. A case that comes to mind...
Suggestions for Replacing Film Capacitors with Multi-Layer Ceramic Capacitors
As the capacity of multi-layer ceramic capacitors increases, the number of cases in which multi-layer ceramic capacitors are being used in areas that were...
IP Cores For FPGA Designs
Intellectual property (IP) cores are standalone modules that can be used in any field programmable gate array (FPGA). These are developed using HDL languages...
Top 20 RFID Project Ideas
Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) is a technology that uses radio-frequency electromagnetic fields to transfer information from a tag to RFID reader for identification purposes. The...
Get started with NOT Gate IC | 7400 Series Tutorials
NOT Gate Logic Symbol and Boolean ExpressionTruth Table for NOT gate ICRecommended Operating Conditions of NOT Gate IC 7404Pin-Out Diagram of 7404 NOT Gate IC7400...
How Startups Can Hasten Design Without Burning Through Funds
Developing a project from scratch is every designer’s dream. Unfortunately, most ideas are not designed for manufacturing from the beginning. Often, the changes required...
How To Take Your IIoT Device From Prototype To Product
What goes into making an Internet of Things (IoT) product? A product development cycle starts with an idea, which, if found to be technically...
Power Supply Design Tips For Embedded Applications
Due to the advancement of the semiconductor industry, the technology node keeps on decreasing. This leads to lesser core voltage and higher current requirement....
Advances In Motors And Drivers For Wearables
Ever wondered how your mobile vibrates? Let us see. There is a small motor in your phone, which is responsible for shaking it every...
Development Boards DIY and Hobbyists Application
There is no dearth of electronic hobbyists around the globe. There are many expert hobbyists working beyond the scope of imagination, increasing the demand...