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WAFER LEVEL CAMERA MODULE MEASURES ONLY 0.65 X 0.65 X 1.158MM

WAFER-LEVEL CAMERA MODULE MEASURES ONLY 0.65 X 0.65 X 1.158MM

OmniVision Technologies has released a fully packaged, wafer-level camera module measuring just 0.65×0.65mm and 1.158mm tall. Built around the company’s Guinness World Record breaking image sensor, only 0.575mm by 0.575mm, the OVM6948 CameraCubeChip was developed as a disposable medical imager, preventing cross-contamination risks while providing deeper anatomical access without being too invasive. OmniVision Technologies, Inc., a […]

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THE APOLLO DIGITAL RANGING SYSTEM MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE

THE APOLLO DIGITAL RANGING SYSTEM: MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE

If you haven’t seen [Ken Shirriff]’s teardowns and reverse engineering expeditions, then you’re in for a treat. His explanation and demonstration of the Apollo digital ranging system is a fascinating read, even if vintage computing and engineering aren’t part of your normal fare. The average Hackaday reader should be familiar with the concept of determining the distance

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ChipStomp – A Digital effects pedal built with a ChipKit DP32

ChipStomp – A Digital effects pedal built with a ChipKit DP32

Here’s something I’ve been working on for a while.  It’s a digital guitar effects processor based on a PIC32MX. It started with a conversation with my brother John. We were playing with my mini drum-machine, using the tune mode to mash the hell out of the samples whilst running it though his bass guitar amp

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VERSALOGIC TAKES CREDIT CARD SIZED COMPUTERS TO NEW HEIGHTS

VERSALOGIC TAKES CREDIT-CARD SIZED COMPUTERS TO NEW HEIGHTS

VersaLogic Corp., the embedded industry’s most trusted computer company, has announced a new SWaP-optimized embedded computing system with ECC memory. Named “Harrier”, this new embedded computer features the Intel®’s latest 5th generation Apollo Lake Atom™ processors with error-correcting memory. The Harrier includes a TPM 2.0 security chip, on-board power regulation, USB and Ethernet I/O ports, and Mini

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PHMETER – ARDUINO PH METER

PHMETER – ARDUINO PH METER

pH meters are scientific instruments used for measuring the activity and concentration of hydrogen-ions in water-based solutions, with the aim of indicating its acidity or alkalinity expressed as pH values. They find application in water & wastewater treatment, pharmaceuticals, chemicals & petrochemicals, food & beverages, mining, and agricultural processes to mention a few. For today’s

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2022 SCI FI CONTEST CYBERGLOVE TESTS YOUR REACTIONS

2022 SCI-FI CONTEST: CYBERGLOVE TESTS YOUR REACTIONS

Since the 1980s, we’ve seen innumerable attempts to revolutionize the way we interact with computers. Since the advent of keyboards and mice, we’ve seen everything from magic wands to electric gloves, with [Deemo Chen]’s project fitting into the latter category. The build takes on a cyberpunk aesthetic, with addressable LEDs installed along each digit. The various

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SiGe ultrasound chip

Intros first SiGe ultrasound chip Analog Devices

Analog Devices is aiming to win designs in both high end and low power portable systems with its latest 8-channel ultrasound receivers. The company’s moved to a silicon germanium (SiGe) process technology to achieve the necessary combination of performance and low power in its latest generation of ultrasound receivers. “Ultrasound equipment designers must continually balance

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ILIFE MP8 MICRO PC MAY BE THE WORLD’S SMALLEST WINDOWS 10 MINI PC

ILIFE MP8 MICRO PC MAY BE THE WORLD’S SMALLEST WINDOWS 10 MINI PC

iLife MP8 micro PC looks to be the smallest Win10 mini PC, powered by an Intel Celeron N4100 quad-core Gemini Lake processor with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. Preliminary Specifications: SoC – Intel Celeron N4100 quad-core Gemini Lake processor @  1.10 GHz / 2.40 GHz (Burst Frequency) with Intel UHD graphics 600; 6W TDP System Memory – 4GB

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