A Look Back at 50 Years With the UPC Barcode

{NAME} Catch up on the latest news, technical articles, and more from All About Circuits this week. [View this email in your browser]( Weekly Update August 16, 2024 [NEWS]( [A Look Back at 50 Years With the UPC Barcode]( By [Duane Benson]( The humble universal product code has passed the 50-year mark as a key tool in the retail sales industry. [Akeana Exits Stealth With Low- to High-End RISC-V Alternatives to Arm]( By [Jake Hertz]( Today, the startup announced a breadth of customizable RISC-V-based processor IP solutions backed by $100 million in funding. [Raspberry Pi Releases Its Second Microcontroller]( By [Duane Benson]( Raspberry Pi has unveiled the second generation of its in-house microcontroller along with a new $5 Raspberry Pi Pico 2 board. [Intel Makes Its Debut Into Automotive Discrete GPUs]( By [Jake Hertz]( Automakers can now choose an Intel SDV SoC and later add a discrete GPU to handle larger compute workloads. CONTENT FROM PARTNERS [PicoScope 6000E Series: The Sweet Spot of Performance & Value]( Sponsored by [Pico Technology]( [PicoVNA: Precision Microwave Measurements And Superior Data Flexibility]( Sponsored by [Pico Technology]( [Texas Instruments LMG342xR030 GaN FETs]( Sponsored by [Mouser Electronics]( [TSB952 High-Speed Dual Operational Amplifier]( Sponsored by [DigiKey]( [Gold Plating On Connectors: Â How Much Do I Need?]( Sponsored by [Samtec]( [R&S VNA Portfolio: Where history Meets Tomorrow]( Sponsored by [Rohde & Schwarz]( [TECHNICAL ARTICLES]( [Understanding Haptic Technology and the Use of Piezoelectric Actuators]( By [Sonja Brown, TDK Electronics]( Haptic feedback systems using piezo-based actuators are important for a variety of applications, especially automotive. Learn the challenges and the solutions to be considered for this technology. [Wi-Fi 7, Data Rates, and Latency: Understanding the IEEE 802.11be Standard]( By [Robert Keim]( Will Wi-Fi 7 be a revolution or just an evolution in wireless Internet access? This article examines some of the new features and capabilities in the next iteration of the 802.11 standard. [Introduction to the Common-Drain Amplifier: Small-Signal Behavior]( By [Nicholas St. John]( The common-drain amplifier is a single-stage configuration that uses the gate as its input and the source as its output. Learn about its small-signal characteristics in this article. [Introduction to the Conversion of Flip-Flops]( By [Sneha H.L.]( This article describes the steps necessary to convert a given flip-flop into a desired flip-flop using the example of an SR-to-JK flip-flop conversion. [INDUSTRY WEBINARS]( [AC & DC High-Power Relay Solutions for the Energy Market]( In partnership with [Omron]( Explore OMRON's extensive range of AC and DC relays designed for clean energy equipment, including electric vehicle (EV) chargers, photovoltaic (PV) inverters, and battery energy storage systems, all aimed at accelerating carbon neutrality. [LATEST FORUM THREADS]( [12v Power to Wireless Garage Door Opener]( Replies: 0 / Views: 19 [1Amp Tuned Resonant LC Circuit]( Replies: 10 / Views: 216 [Op-amp LM-741C]( Replies: 21 / Views: 248 [PNP Cascode Current Source Biasing]( Replies: 10 / Views: 59 [How do they get the amperage to triple digit CC MOSFETs?]( Replies: 9 / Views: 145 [Motorless Generator]( Replies: 5 / Views: 71 [Buzzing Noise In The Speaker]( Replies: 2 / Views: 60 [Barber-Colman DC Motor Repair]( Replies: 11 / Views: 108 [Facebook icon]( [Twitter icon]( [LinkedIn icon]( [YouTube icon]( [Instagram icon]( [Website icon]( Copyright (C) 2024 EETech Media. All rights reserved. Registered member of AllAboutCircuits.com Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences or]( from this list](