Getting hands-on with LEDs and logic to make science tangible in the classroom

How do you make the complex reality of chips and electronics accessible to a broad audience? TU/e researcher Elles Raaijmakers believes an educational game can do just that. In the game I.C. Tycoon ...
EDN

Silly simple supply sequencing

A simple analog-based supply sequencing solution using an SPDT switch for ON/OFF control and RC time constants, as well as ...
EDN

Six critical trends reshaping 3D IC design in 2026 and beyond

Design engineers are increasingly turning to 3D ICs to keep pace with the ascent of next-generation AI scaling.
IEEE

Simple Design of Tunable Phase Shifter Using Reconfigurable Coupling Topology

Abstract: This letter proposes a novel design of tunable phase shifter (PS) with simple circuit structure and small phase error. By creatively studying phase ...
IEEE

A Simple and Robust Solid-State Circuit Breaker for Low Voltage DC Applications

Abstract: The demand for solid-state circuit breakers (SSCBs) in modern DC power systems is growing because of their fast switching speed, high efficiency, and reliable fault protection. The existing ...
Hackaday

Building The Most Simple Motor In Mostly LEGO

Although [Jamie’s Brick Jams] has made many far more complicated motor design in the past, it’s nice to go back to the basics ...