Linear Technology has introduced the LTC3857/-1, an ultra-low quiescent current, two-phase dual-output synchronous step-down DC/DC controller.

Power Integrations has launched Topswitch-JX, an integrated family of 16 power conversion ICs incorporating a 725V power Mosfet for use in flyback power supplies.

Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) has introduced two system-on-chip (SoC) solutions for FSK-based power-line communication (PLC).

Silicon Laboratories has introduced a range of low-power single-chip wireless microcontrollers (MCUs).

Toshiba Electronics Europe has introduced an ARM Cortex-M3 microcontroller that features a single 5V supply.

I recently bought some house plant seeds via a mail order seed company. I don’t seem to have the knack of caring for the seeds though. I followed the instructions on the packet but don’t seem to be having much luck in getting any of the seeds to sprout. I am thinking that next time [...]

Jonathan from iTrends.dk gave us the heads up about a Denmark team who is building the Worlds most Powerful Private Rocket. Their goal is to send a person into space! Sounds like a blast, but I’m not sure I would want to be the first one to test it out. “This is a non-profit suborbital space [...]

Tangible Interaction and Macetech (makers of the Shift Bright) were part of the Olympics! They had a hand in quite a few LED installations but the coolest are these Olympic Interactive LED Globes. Macetech talks about the hurdles they had designing and building these devices, due to time constrains and part shortages they had to [...]

We use ball bearings all the time. They are used in everything from CNC machines to cars. After you see how much work goes into making one the price of a few dollars seems like such a deal!

The prize this week is a cable tester to help you with troubleshooting. This contest will run for one week (March 6 - 12, 2010) . Ending time is based on central standard time. To enter, identify the item pictured above and give an example of what can be done with it. Please do not give [...]