Switch-mode power supplies (SMPS) based on the boost principle can convert a low voltage into a higher voltage. For this purpose, the standard boost topology is used as shown in Figure 1. 1. A simple ...

Abstract: This work evaluates the feasibility of Communication based Sensing (CommSense) system using ‘analog’ TV infrastructure (ATV), termed as ATV-CommSense. Since CommSense works on channel ...

Film photography is making a comeback, and but analog cameras are not as easy to use as digital ones. For One Tech Tip, AP photojournalist George Walker IV explains the basics for beginners. He ...

Each spring, amateur astronomers attempt the ultimate stargazing challenge—an overnight quest to spot every galaxy, nebula, and star cluster in Charles Messier’s famous catalog. Photographer Alan Dyer ...

I am not a natural-born runner, but I ran my first ultramarathon just before turning 50. Here’s how I finally got consistent and learned to love running.

Money market funds are popular with both individual savers and corporations, who often use them as a tool for managing the cash on their balance sheets. Based on data from Morningstar Direct, assets ...

Is it safe to take a multivitamin daily for years? Here's what happens with long-term use, including potential benefits, risks, and how to choose the right one.

Abstract: As the design specifications for circuits become increasingly stringent, the demand for automation and intelligence in the sizing of analog integrated circuits (ICs) continues to grow.