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Reimagining connectivity: Is it Wi-Fi's moment to lead?ISO/IEC JTC1/SC7:  ISO/IEC/IEEE DIS 26513 - Systems and software engineering — Testing and reviewing of information for usersISO/IEC JTC1/SC7:  ISO/IEC/IEEE CD 25000-70.3 - Systems and software engineering — Systems and software Quality Requirements and Evaluation (SQuaRE) — Part 70: Quality engineering frameworkIETF Blog:  IETF@40Microwave Journal – Industry News feed:  Amphenol RF Expands its Pre-configured Cable Assembly Portfolio with New MMCX Assemblies Microwave Journal – Industry News feed:  HUBER+SUHNER Reduces Environmental Impact Through Sustainable PackagingEASA – News feed:  A new step in a long lasting and fruitful cooperation between EASA and French DGABluetooth SIG:  Building the future of connected experiences across Japan and ChinaMicrowave Journal – Industry News feed:  Keysight Unveils Machine Learning Toolkit to Accelerate Device Modeling and PDK DevelopmentMicrowave Journal – Industry News feed:  Energy-Savings From Greener Broadband Equipment Could Power 70 New Data Centers Across EuropeMicrowave Journal – Aerospace & Defense channel:  Leading U.S. Defense Contractor Awards Strategic Development Contract to Sivers SemiconductorsMicrowave Journal – Aerospace & Defense channel:  Mercury Awarded Contracts for U.S. Space and Strategic Weapons ProgramsISO/IEC JTC1/SC7:  ISO/IEC 29110-4-2:2021 - 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User Conference on Advanced Automated TestingETSI Events:  CSC Cybersecurity Standardisation Conference 2026ETSI Events:  Future Connectivity Summit Europe 2026ETSI Events:  ETSI AI and Data Conference 2026ETSI Events:  Software & Standards for Smart Networks & Services 2026Microwave Journal – Industry News feed:  Conferment of Life Time Achievement Award and Honorary Fellowship at BES EXPO 2026Microwave Journal – Aerospace & Defense channel:  Elma Electronic Awarded Contract Under Missile Defense Agency (MDA) SHIELD ProgramISO/IEC JTC1/SC7:  ISO/IEC/IEEE DIS 26517 - Systems and software engineering — Development of user assistance in mobile applicationsIETF Blog:  Agentic AI communications: Identifying the standards we needIEEE Standards Association:  From Compliance to Competitive Advantage: The Value of IEEE Medical Device Cybersecurity CertificationMicrowave Journal – Aerospace & Defense channel:  Open Cosmos Takes First Major Step Towards Its LEO Constellation with Landmark Satellite LaunchEuropean Commission – Harmonised Standards (EMC and others):  Draft standardisation request to the European Committee for Standardisation as regards digital building logbooksEASA – News feed:  EASA and DJI collaborate to improve awareness of safe and legal drone operationsMicrowave Journal – Industry News feed:  KRYTAR Announces Two New ULTRA+ 180-Degree Hybrid CouplersMicrowave Journal – RFID/GPS/UWB/Location channel:  Ericsson Unveils 5G Advanced Location ServicesMicrowave Journal – Aerospace & Defense channel:  Safran Federal Systems Demonstrates Blacknauteâ„¢ Inertial Navigation System on U.S. Army Black Hawk Following AUSA DebutEuropean Commission – Harmonised Standards (EMC and others):  Draft standardisation request to the European Committee for Standardisation as regards doors, windows and other related products in support of Regulation (EU) 2024/3110 of the European Parliament and of the CouncilMicrowave Journal – Industry News feed:  CML Micro Launches the CMX918 Ultra-low-power SDR Tuner Enabling Longer Battery Life from LF to VHFEASA – News feed:  Initial set of ANCEN Background Notes provide insight into aviation’s non-COâ‚‚ climate impacts and mitigation optionsMicrowave Journal – Aerospace & Defense channel:  Keysight Collaborates on Airbus UpNext SpaceRAN Demonstrator to Advance 5G NTN InnovationMicrowave Journal – Industry News feed:  Wisycom Introduces New Wideband Antenna Matrix MATF for Complex RF and RF-Over-Fiber InstallationsMicrowave Journal – Industry News feed:  5G Mobile Core Network Market Revised up to 12 Percent CAGR as 5G SA Reaches Inflection PointMicrowave Journal – Industry News feed:  Insight SIP Appoints CoreStaff as an Authorized Distributor for JapanETSI Events:  Wi-FiForum - Reimagining connectivity: Is it Wi-Fi's moment to lead?ISO/IEC JTC1/SC7:  ISO/IEC/IEEE DIS 26513 - Systems and software engineering — Testing and reviewing of information for usersISO/IEC JTC1/SC7:  ISO/IEC/IEEE CD 25000-70.3 - Systems and software engineering — Systems and software Quality Requirements and Evaluation (SQuaRE) — Part 70: Quality engineering frameworkIETF Blog:  IETF@40Microwave Journal – Industry News feed:  Amphenol RF Expands its Pre-configured Cable Assembly Portfolio with New MMCX Assemblies Microwave Journal – Industry News feed:  HUBER+SUHNER Reduces Environmental Impact Through Sustainable PackagingEASA – News feed:  A new step in a long lasting and fruitful cooperation between EASA and French DGABluetooth SIG:  Building the future of connected experiences across Japan and ChinaMicrowave Journal – Industry News feed:  Keysight Unveils Machine Learning Toolkit to Accelerate Device Modeling and PDK DevelopmentMicrowave Journal – Industry News feed:  Energy-Savings From Greener Broadband Equipment Could Power 70 New Data Centers Across EuropeMicrowave Journal – Aerospace & Defense channel:  Leading U.S. Defense Contractor Awards Strategic Development Contract to Sivers SemiconductorsMicrowave Journal – Aerospace & Defense channel:  Mercury Awarded Contracts for U.S. Space and Strategic Weapons ProgramsISO/IEC JTC1/SC7:  ISO/IEC 29110-4-2:2021 - Systems and software engineering — Lifecycle profiles for Very Small Entities (VSEs) — Part 4-2: Software engineering: Profile specifications: Organizational management profile groupISO/IEC JTC1/SC7:  ISO/IEC/IEEE 16085:2021 - Systems and software engineering — Life cycle processes — Risk managementISO/IEC JTC1/SC7:  ISO/IEC 16350:2015 - Information technology — Systems and software engineering — Application managementISO/IEC JTC1/SC7:  ISO/IEC 29110-2-1:2015 - Software engineering — Lifecycle profiles for Very Small Entities (VSEs) — Part 2-1: Framework and taxonomyISO/IEC JTC1/SC7:  ISO/IEC 19770-2:2015 - Information technology — IT asset management — Part 2: Software identification tagIEEE Standards Association:  How Small Businesses Can Build Trust Through AI Ethics CertificationETSI News:  ETSI releases world-leading standard for securing AIMIPI Alliance:  What’s New in MIPI Security: MIPI CCISE and Security for DebugMicrowave Journal – Industry News feed:  FWA Infrastructure and CPE Spending Will Remain Above $10 Billion Annually Through 2029Microwave Journal – Industry News feed:  Würth Elektronik Expands its Online Range with Product Navigator Microwave Journal – Aerospace & Defense channel:  Liechtenstein’s Spectrum Award to Open Cosmos Propels Europe in the Space Telecommunications Infrastructure Race
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Buck / Boost Designer (Inductor + Caps + Audit)

First-pass sizing for buck and boost converters: pick ripple targets, get L/C starting points, sanity-check a chosen BOM, explore worst-case corners, and export a review-ready summary.

Dec 20, 2025

RS-485 / CAN Termination & Bias Planner

Size RS-485 fail-safe bias resistors, sanity-check termination loading, and get practical CAN termination values (classic + split) with quick notes.

Dec 18, 2025

Battery Burst Droop Estimator (Brownout Margin + Hold-up Caps)

Estimate VBAT sag during a peak current burst (I*R + ESR step + RC droop). Size hold-up caps and check brownout margin.

Dec 16, 2025

Browser SWD Flasher (CMSIS-DAP / DAPLink over WebUSB)

Flash BIN/HEX, run SWD link checks (DPIDR + CPUID), and read memory from a CMSIS-DAP probe — straight from your browser. No installs.

Dec 16, 2025

WebBluetooth GATT Explorer (BLE Read/Write/Notify in the Browser)

Browser-based BLE debug panel: connect with Web Bluetooth, explore GATT, read/write/notify, plot live values, get RSSI from advertisements (scan/watch when supported), run a GATT link test, and export logs/reports.

Dec 15, 2025

WebSerial Board Console (Serial Monitor + Plotter in the Browser)

Connect to your microcontroller over Web Serial (no install). Monitor logs, send commands, plot data in real-time, and flash firmware on supported boards.

Dec 15, 2025

Battery Life Calculator (Duty Cycle + Regulator Losses)

Estimate battery life from active/sleep currents, burst duration, cycle period, and regulator efficiency. Get average current, mAh/day, and Wh/day.

Dec 12, 2025

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High-Speed PCB Routing Cheat Sheet (Edge-Rate Based)

A practical, edge-rate based checklist for routing fast digital signals: when a trace becomes a transmission line, return paths, termination, differential pairs, vias, and crosstalk.

Dec 15, 2025

Thermal Vias & Copper Spreading (PCB Heat Transfer Guide + Estimator)

Design thermal vias that actually work: what matters (via count, plating, board thickness, fill), how copper spreading limits performance, and a simple estimator to sanity-check your layout.

Dec 15, 2025

USB-C Power Delivery Hardware Design (Sink, Source, DRP)

Practical USB-C PD hardware design guide: CC pins, Rp/Rd basics, PD vs resistor-only, PPS/EPR overview, protection, layout, and bring-up checklists.

Dec 12, 2025

The Complete Guide to DMA (Direct Memory Access) for Microcontrollers

A practical, in-depth guide to mastering DMA on microcontrollers. From theory to hands-on examples on STM32, learn how to free your CPU and optimize your embedded applications.

Oct 14, 2025

How to wire a reliable 1 m I²C sensor

Step-by-step workflow to control capacitance, size pull-up resistors, document a harness and validate the waveforms for a long I²C run.

Sep 24, 2025

1-Wire Protocol Explained: A Guide to Timing and Waveforms

A comprehensive guide to the 1-Wire (Dallas/Maxim) bus protocol. Understand the critical timing for the master reset, slave presence-pulse, and the different bit slots for writing and reading data.

Jul 23, 2025

SD Card SPI Mode Initialization: A Detailed Guide

A comprehensive guide to the SD card power-up and initialization sequence in SPI mode. Covers the 80-clock cycle startup, CMD0, CMD8, and the critical CMD55/ACMD41 handshake for all card types (SDv1, SDv2, SDHC/SDXC).

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Browser Hardware Lab (WebSerial / WebBluetooth / WebUSB)

A no-install workflow for board bring-up and interface debugging: WebSerial console + plotter, WebBluetooth GATT explorer, and WebUSB device identification.

Dec 15, 2025

USB Device Identifier: Find any USB device's VID & PID

A free online tool to identify any unknown USB device. Just plug in your device, get its Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID), or search our database to find the right drivers.

Jul 19, 2025 Needs Review

Open Source Electronics Projects Observatory

Discover the latest and most popular open source electronics projects from the community. A curated list of repositories for ESP32, STM32, KiCad, and more.

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