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Another Matter-Enabled MCU: the ESP32-C6
The list of MCUs that support the Matter protocol continues to get longer. In this column, Brian goes in-depth on one of the newer Matter-enabled MCUs and shows just how it compares to some of the alternatives now on the market.
10+ min |
March 2026
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Inside the Tech: E-Bikes Explained
The Future of Product Developement Nature
5 min |
March 2026
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Analog Meets Digital
Part 4: Eliminating Mains Interference with an ADC
10+ min |
March 2026
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A System That Detects, Tracks, and Deters Deer
Using Computer Vision, an Arduino, and a Raspberry Pi 5
10+ min |
March 2026
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Mesh for Embedded Control
Mesh Networks Are Rewiring Embedded Systems
10+ min |
March 2026
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PIC32CM PL10 MCUs Expand Microchip's ARM Cortex-MO+ Portfolio
Building on decades of experience, Microchip Technology has added PIC32CM PL10 MCUs to its PIC32C family of ARM Cortex-M0+ core devices. PL10 MCUs feature a rich set of Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs), 5V operation, touch capabilities, integrated toolsets and safety compliance.
1 min |
March 2026
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From Buffer Overflows to Control Flow Attacks
This article extends the January 2026 article by showing a buffer overflow attack that changes a return value. I also discuss the use of the GCC stack protection feature, and demonstrate that it's not always a bulletproof protection method, even if it is better than doing nothing.
7 min |
March 2026
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Connector Requirements for High-Voltage Healthcare Applications
Simplifying Safety and Security
9 min |
March 2026
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Datasheet: Linux-Based SBCs
SBCs Running Linux Bring Enterprise Power to the Network's Edge
8 min |
March 2026
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Running Model Trains Without Human Input
A Raspberry Pi Pico Controls Two Trains
9 min |
March 2026
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Renesas Releases its First Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth LE Combo MCUs for IoT and Connected Home Applications
Renesas Electronics Corp., a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has introduced the RA6W1 dual-band Wi-Fi 6 wireless microcontroller (MCU), along with the RA6W2 MCU that integrates both Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) technologies.
1 min |
February 2026
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Ambiq Unveils Atomiq, the World's First Ultra-Low Power NPU SoC Built on SPOT
Ambiq Micro, Inc., a recognized leader in ultra-low-power semiconductor solutions for edge AI, announced Atomiq, the highly anticipated system-on-chip (SoC) integrating a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) designed to enable real-time, always-on artificial intelligence at the edge.
1 min |
February 2026
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Wearable LIDAR Spatial Audio Navigator for Visually-Impaired Individuals
Built with a Raspberry Pi Pico, a TF-Luna LiDAR Sensor, and a Hand-Held Potentiometer
10+ min |
February 2026
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Connected Home Control
Matter: The New Foundation of the Connected Home
9 min |
February 2026
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Power on the Bench Multi-Output Power Supplies
By focusing on different aspects of the task at hand, manufacturers have produced multi-output DC power supplies that allow engineers to tailor their purchase to their specific needs. In this datasheet, we explore the options available when searching for the best multi-output DC power supply to sit on your bench, assembly line, or repair station.
2 min |
February 2026
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Embedded DSP with the RT1010 MCU
Part 2: Delay, Flanger, IIR, and Overdrive
10+ min |
February 2026
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Sensors: From Canned Tuna to Caviar
In the first installment of a new Circuit Cellar column on sensors, Brian Chee looks at how sensors figure into larger application packages and when can be the perfect solution.
10 min |
February 2026
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Robot Operating System 2 (ROS 2): Core Concepts, Architecture, and Real-World Capabilities
The Robot Operating System 2 (ROS 2) is an open-source, middleware framework that addresses the communication and coordination challenges inherent in modern, distributed robotic systems. In this article, Pedro details how ROS 2's architectural foundations successfully address the core limitations of its predecessor, ROS 1, using real-world scenarios, and steps for setting up the ROS 2 Foxy environment on Ubuntu Linux distro, and cross-platform communication between a host PC and a Raspberry Pi module.
10+ min |
February 2026
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Omnion Power Provides Modular, Scalable DC Power System Monitoring and Control with New Pulsar 200 Controller
Omnion Power is helping to redefine the role of the DC power system controller with its next-generation Pulsar 200 platform.
1 min |
February 2026
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Sensors: From Canned Tuna to Caviar
In the first installment of a new Circuit Cellar column on sensors, Brian Chee looks at how sensors figure into larger application packages and when \"just enough sensors\" can be the perfect solution.
10 min |
February 2026
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Bosch Sensortec Launches BMI423 Inertial Measurement Unit
Smart wearables are always on the move-and so is their sensing technology. Bosch Sensortec introduced the BMI423, a new-generation Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) that combines extended measurement range with low power consumption.
1 min |
February 2026
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ADRs: The Missing Memory in Embedded Projects
Remembering and communicating why design decisions were made and the reasons behind their particular implementations can be critical when it comes to developing software as a team and maintaing that software in the future. This time Jacob shares his thoughts on and experience with one of the most valuable tools to extend the reach of software development memories.
9 min |
February 2026
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Airborne Embedded Software: Simplifying Safety and Security
With modern airborne systems no longer isolated computing environments, any vulnerabilities introduced into these increasingly connected devices can quickly become much more than just a cybersecurity issue, but a safety risk no one can afford.
4 min |
February 2026
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Designing Analog Electronics
Part 3: Filters for AC Circuits
10+ min |
January 2026
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Alif Semiconductor Elevates Generative AI at the Edge with New Support for ExecuTorch Runtime in Its Ensemble MCUs
Alif Semiconductor, the leading global supplier of secure, connected, power efficient Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) microcontrollers (MCUs) and fusion processors, announced that developers can now use the ExecuTorch Runtime, a quantization extension of the popular PyTorch ML framework, for AI applications built to run on its Ensemble E4/E6/E8 series of MCUs and fusion processors.
1 min |
December 2025
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Sensors in the Spotlight
The Next Decade of Embedded Sensor Systems
10+ min |
December 2025
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TDK Announces 1U High, 13-Output Modular Power Supply Delivering up to 1500 W with Extremely Low Acoustic Noise
TDK Corp. announces the expansion of the TDK-Lambda MU series with the introduction of the MU6 modular power supplies.
2 min |
December 2025
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Analog Devices Launches ADI Power Studio and New Web-Based Tools
Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), a global semiconductor leader, announced the launch of ADI Power Studio, a comprehensive family of products that offers advanced modeling, component recommendations, and efficiency analysis with simulation.
1 min |
December 2025
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Understanding MCU Timing
What Actually Happens Inside That Chip?
10+ min |
December 2025
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Encrypted MQTT Protocol for Critical Sectors
Mechanisms, Challenges, and Best Practices
3 min |