[ad_1] Called the Protected Switch Shield, it is also compatible with the firm’s own XMC microcontroller kits which borrow the Arduino form factor. The shield runs from 8-36V and provides a driver circuit with logic level inputs, load diagnosis and current sense. The power switches are designed to drive resistive, capacitive, and inductive loads such asRead more about Infineon’s power switch eval board fits Arduino[…]

[ad_1] When it comes to small speakers that are equally at home around the home or chucked in a bag and taken to the park, nothing beats the convenience of a wireless Bluetooth speaker.  Improvements in battery technology mean that they can easily last hours without needing to be charged, and increasingly speakers are beingRead more about 10 best Bluetooth speakers available today[…]

[ad_1]   This November the IET has a wide variety of events on offer for those interested in engineering and technology. As well as a huge array of informative lectures there’s a great selection of technical visits on offer including a trip to RLab Reading Hackspace, a chance to check out the Defence Academy’s armouredRead more about IET events this November – #engineering and technology dates for your diary[…]

[ad_1] Hammond will say the initiative is necessary because cybercrime is costing £365 billion globally annually. He is also expected to say that the IoT is making us increasingly vulnerable. The government announced a similar strategy five years ago. 50+ specialists are to be recruited to the cybercrime unit at the National Crime Agency. ARead more about Chancellor launches National Cyber Security Strategy today[…]

[ad_1] UPDATED – 2016 edition It’s that time of the year again, in which the entire nation stops to huddle around an office TV with bad reception to watch the Melbourne Cup. If that (highly likely) scenario doesn’t appeal to you, there are now online streaming alternatives that can make the ‘race that stops theRead more about Giddy-up – how to stream the Melbourne Cup online[…]

[ad_1] Tilting the tube lets the ball bearing roll down and short the contact to the tube wall. This arrangement is great if you want to make contact in one orientation, but what if you want to break continuity in only one orientation? – Because, maybe, you are trying to avoid static power consumption throughRead more about Tilt switch contemplation[…]

[ad_1] Bad news: Some of you might be getting your Google Pixel phone later than planned. Good news: Google may reward you for your trouble! After receiving high praise from critics – ourselves included –  it appears that Google is having a hard time keeping up with orders for its brand-new flagship phone. This hasRead more about Didn’t get your Google Pixel yet? You may be getting a freebie[…]

[ad_1] Added to create the PIC18F ‘K40’ family, there are 10 devices with 16-128kbyte of flash in packages with 28-64 pins. “CIPs provide developers with the ability to accomplish tasks in hardware whilst freeing-up the CPU to do other tasks or go to sleep,” said the firm. “This results in reduced power consumption, allows forRead more about Autonomous peripherals for PIC18F MCUs[…]

[ad_1] Update: The first live images of the Mate 9 have leaked, while other new leaks suggest the Mate 9 Pro might have two fingerprint scanners and a serious amount of power.  Huawei itself has revealed official teasers for the Mate 9, highlighting the release date, battery life and camera, the last of which isRead more about Huawei Mate 9 release date, news and rumors[…]

[ad_1] Backers include Samsung, Bosch and Hermann Hauser. Graphcore is developing processors specifically for machine learning – an approach which, it says, will deliver up to 100x more performance than off-the-shelf GPUs. Graphcore calls its processors IPUs. ‘The IPU is a completely new type of processor designed to help customers accelerate the development of currentRead more about Bristol start-up Graphcore raises $30m[…]