Articles and blogs

Image of Use Integrated RF Modules to Improve Performance and Cut SWaP in X-Band AESA Radar Use Integrated RF Modules to Improve Performance and Cut SWaP in X-Band AESA Radar

Use Qorvo’s QPF5012 front-end module and CMD183C4 I/Q mixer to meet the performance and SWaP demands of next-generation X-band AESA radar.

Image of What Is SWD and How Does It Compare to JTAG? What Is SWD and How Does It Compare to JTAG?

Discover the differences between SWD and JTAG, including wiring, debugging performance, flashing firmware, and ARM-specific features for embedded systems.

Image of An Overview of JTAG for Makers An Overview of JTAG for Makers

Explore JTAG fundamentals, scan chains, boundary-scan testing, and debugging techniques for developing, testing, and programming embedded systems.

Image of UMake 2026 Hardware Makeathon UMake 2026 Hardware Makeathon

This year, UMIEEE hosted an event called UMake Hardware Makeathon, where the goal was for teams to bring the craziest prototype ideas to life based on the theme given to each team.

Image of Enhance Power Supply Efficiency Through Improved Thermal Management Enhance Power Supply Efficiency Through Improved Thermal Management Publish Date: 2026-08-18

Learn how using thermal design best practices and dedicated cooling controllers helps improve power supply efficiency and reliability.

Image of How to Quickly Implement Bluetooth Channel Sounding for Improved Positioning How to Quickly Implement Bluetooth Channel Sounding for Improved Positioning

Learn how the u-blox NORA-B2 series Bluetooth modules can be used to quickly achieve high positioning accuracy with Bluetooth Core 6.0 Channel Sounding.

Image of Designing Trustworthy Edge AI Systems Designing Trustworthy Edge AI Systems

Infineon PSOC Edge E84 components and AI Kit simplify secure edge AI development with AI acceleration, embedded security, and rapid prototyping.

Image of Use a Dev Kit to Quickly Prototype BLE Channel Sounding Applications Use a Dev Kit to Quickly Prototype BLE Channel Sounding Applications

Use a channel sounding dev kit with multiple options to quickly prototype distance estimation for item tracking and keyless entry.

Image of How Wi-SUN Enables Scalable, Reliable Networking for Smart Cities How Wi-SUN Enables Scalable, Reliable Networking for Smart Cities

Learn how Digi XBee Wi-SUN modules enable long-range mesh networking and flexible device integration across large-scale smart city deployments.

Image of USB Connectivity, Configuration Support Boost Effectiveness of High-Bandwidth FPGA Evaluation Board USB Connectivity, Configuration Support Boost Effectiveness of High-Bandwidth FPGA Evaluation Board Publish Date: 2026-07-22

FPGA evaluation boards with built-in USB and MIPI connectivity streamline development of reliable, high-bandwidth, low-latency sensor and video applications.

Image of DUELink CincoBit: MicroBlocks Setup and Curriculum Overview DUELink CincoBit: MicroBlocks Setup and Curriculum Overview

CincoBit is a platform that bridges block coding and real CS concepts without a steep setup overhead or a maker who wants to introduce someone new to physical computing, the CincoBit is worth a serious look.

Image of FPGAs Help Designers Keep Pace with AI and Robotics FPGAs Help Designers Keep Pace with AI and Robotics

Altera FPGA SoCs help robotics designers add AI, real-time control, sensor flexibility, and scalable motion support as requirements evolve.

Image of Arduino UNO Q Dream Lab Challenge Arduino UNO Q Dream Lab Challenge

Showcase creativity in robotics, Edge AI, automation, or vision systems using Arduino UNO Q for an opportunity to win a professional-grade Dream Lab.

Image of XRP Classroom Triage and Troubleshooting guide XRP Classroom Triage and Troubleshooting guide

If you've ever stood in front of a classroom full of students while an XRP robot starts driving in unexpected circles and you're not entirely sure why — this post is for you.

Image of SpikerBot Overview and Adding Edge Detection for Tabletop Exploration SpikerBot Overview and Adding Edge Detection for Tabletop Exploration

Combine robotics, 3D printing, and maker ingenuity to create a practical SpikerBot modification for safer autonomous exploration.

Image of How to Accelerate Edge AI Deployments with an NPU-Enabled Multiprotocol Wireless SoC How to Accelerate Edge AI Deployments with an NPU-Enabled Multiprotocol Wireless SoC Publish Date: 2026-06-17

Developers can simplify edge AI deployment using an NPU-enabled multiprotocol wireless SoC and associated kit, software, and AI assistant.

Image of Direct RF Sampling with AD9207 on iWave’s Zynq™ UltraScale+™ MPSoC SoM Direct RF Sampling with AD9207 on iWave’s Zynq™ UltraScale+™ MPSoC SoM

The demand for faster, more efficient, and flexible signal acquisition systems is reshaping industries from 5G communications to defense and medical imaging.

Image of Simplify Direct Time-of-Flight Receiver Design with an Integrated Current-to-Bits Module Simplify Direct Time-of-Flight Receiver Design with an Integrated Current-to-Bits Module Publish Date: 2026-06-16

An integrated current-to-bits receiver simplifies time-of-flight designs by consolidating the essential transimpedance amplifier, filter, and converter chain.

Image of Low-Cost, Power Efficient EMG Prosthetic Hand (Part 3) Low-Cost, Power Efficient EMG Prosthetic Hand (Part 3)

In my first blog, I talked about the plan and the overall roadmap. In my most recent blog, I talked about the technical plans and the road bumps we encountered. With all that out of the way, let’s talk about the final implementation and the results.

Image of Docker Part 2: Building Your First Container & Best Practices Docker Part 2: Building Your First Container & Best Practices

We're going to move from theory to practice. We'll run our first container, build a custom Python application, and look at when and when not to use Docker in your projects.