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TinyML: Getting Started with Machine Learning on Microcontrollers

TinyML: Getting Started with Machine Learning on Microcontrollers 2026-05-31 — by Amer Thiab Since the rise of Deep Learning in the early 2010s, marked by marked by AlexNet’s 2012 ImageNet victory, most Machine Learning workloads have relied on powerful servers, GPUs, and cloud infrastructure to meet their computational and memory demands. As models became increasingly capable, they also became increasingly difficult to deploy on resource-constrained embedded devices. While cloud-based processing offers high computational capacity, its reliance on data transmission introduces latency, high operational costs, and absolute dependence on network connectivity. For simple applications like a smoke detector, a hearing aid,… Read More »TinyML: Getting Started with Machine Learning on Microcontrollers

Automotive Electronics: Empowering the Future of Mobility

The field of Automotive Electronics refers to the integration of electronic systems and technologies within automobiles to enhance safety, performance, efficiency, and overall driving experience. As modern vehicles continue to evolve into sophisticated machines, automotive electronics play a pivotal role in transforming them from mere mechanical constructs to intelligent, interconnected devices. These electronic components have become indispensable in the automotive industry, influencing everything from powertrain management to driver assistance systems and infotainment. The application of automotive electronics encompasses various aspects of a vehicle’s functionality. Electronic Control Units (ECUs) serve as the vehicle’s “brains,” managing critical functions like engine performance, transmission,… Read More »Automotive Electronics: Empowering the Future of Mobility

Safeguarding Your Circuits: A Comprehensive Guide to Circuit Protection Elements

In the rapidly advancing world of electronics, circuits play a pivotal role in powering various devices and systems. However, these circuits are often exposed to a multitude of hazards that can lead to damage, malfunction, or failure. Circuit protection elements are vital components that shield circuits from these dangers, ensuring safe and reliable operation. In this article, we delve into the significance of circuit protection, common hazards, and applications requiring meticulous protection, highlighting essential circuit protection elements, and concluding with recommendations for comprehensive circuit safeguarding. Why Should We Protect Circuits? Circuits in various electronic devices and systems are susceptible to… Read More »Safeguarding Your Circuits: A Comprehensive Guide to Circuit Protection Elements

Setting Your Personal Electronics Lab: What Do You Need?

Welcome to the world of electronics! Whether you’re a hobbyist or a professional, having a personal electronics lab is an exciting step towards exploring the wonders of electronics engineering. As an experienced and professional electronics engineer with over a decade of experience as both a hobbyist and professional, I can assure you that having your own personal lab offers countless benefits for your future career. Your personal lab will serve as your sanctuary for creativity and experimentation, enabling you to work on projects at your own pace and explore your ideas freely. In this article, and based on my long… Read More »Setting Your Personal Electronics Lab: What Do You Need?

Unveiling the Power of Embedded Systems: A Comprehensive Literature Review

In the current era of advanced computing, embedded systems have revolutionized the way we interact with and control various devices. From industrial machinery and automotive systems to consumer electronics and medical devices, embedded systems are the driving force behind countless technologies. Embedded systems have become an indispensable part of our technologically advanced world, empowering a myriad of devices and applications ..

Doing PCB for a Switching Power Supply, What to Do?

Nowadays, the demand is drastically increasing for efficient switching power converter applications. As such applications are being involved more and more in all of our daily-use electrical and electronic devices, the demand for professional design and PCB engineers is increasing as well. If you just started working in this field, this article is just for you!

5 Technical Specializations Making Up the IoT Industry

Happy News, IoT Enthusiasts! The Internet of Things (IoT) industry has been on the rise since the 2010’s, and so is the demand for IoT developers of a wide range of technological specialties. Products of IoT are gradually invading all of our daily-life aspects, from home automation systems, to smart gadgets, to industrial automation, and more. The fact that IoT is becoming a major category of sub specializations is inevitable, and quickly becoming popular among both engineering and IT disciplines. Despite the economical setbacks in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the IoT industry still stands in the five major… Read More »5 Technical Specializations Making Up the IoT Industry

What is a Mixed-Signal System?

Back in the 1980s, with the advent of more portable integrated circuits (ICs) and semiconductor devices, and the quickly-improving performance of digital systems, most people of the field thought that analog processing will cease to exist by the 21st century. However, that was not the case; on the contrary, the demand for electronic systems that can process analog signals efficiently and perform Analog-to-Digital, Digital-to-Analog operations has been on the rise. This can be explained by the improving technologies of sensors, their increased usage, and in parallel, the improving technology of digital processing and digital communication. Generally speaking, a mixed-signal electronic… Read More »What is a Mixed-Signal System?

10 Tips for Efficient PCB Design

Component Standards Systematic and consistent component selection helps a lot in speeding up the process of coming up with your PCB product. Make sure to have standard sources of component symbols and footprints, regardless of your ECAD software. It is a great idea to use a mixture of your own standardized library for commonly-used parts, and off-the-shelf blueprints for rarely-used parts, as provided by several websites on the internet. Organized Schematics An organized schematic with standard graphical parameters is the key for easy transfer and modification of the design. Pay careful attention to designators, sheet templates, the component parameters you… Read More »10 Tips for Efficient PCB Design