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Electronic History

How AMD Made It in the World of Workstation Graphics

Nov. 1, 2024

AMD pushed into high-performance PC graphics cards with its ATI Technologies deal. But there’s more to the story, according to graphics industry expert Jon Peddie.

Industrial

11 Lesser-Known Engineers Who Made Great Achievements

Oct. 9, 2024

Discover the incredible innovations created by these somewhat under-the-radar engineers whose achievements are still in use today.

Displays

The Evolution of CRT Monitor Technology

July 16, 2024

Explore some of the key discoveries made during the cathode ray tube's history that shaped the current CRT monitor technology we use today, from its beginnings to the latest displays...

Engineering on Friday

The Videocassette Recorder: From Humble Beginnings to Obsolescence

June 7, 2024

Celebrate VCR Day with a look at the past, how the beloved platform came into existence, and where it ended.

Power

A Brief History of Switching Power Supplies

May 17, 2024

The high-efficiency switching power supply has become a staple ingredient in many of today’s electronic systems. What are its origins and how has it evolved over the decades?

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Software

Quick Poll: Remembering MS-DOS

April 29, 2024

Did you use MS-DOS at some point? Let us know your experience in the Quick Poll.

alt.embedded

Get Your Copy of MS-DOS

April 29, 2024

Editor Bill Wong reminisces about his many encounters with MS-DOS.

Analog

A Timer to Remember

Oct. 20, 2023

Even in the age of MCUs, the NE555 remains useful decades after its inception.

Communications

The Voices of Ethernet

June 30, 2023

A video series from the Ethernet Alliance on the history and movers in the Ethernet industry.

alt.embedded

Electronic Design: Then and Now

Nov. 11, 2022

We take a look back at Electronic Design issues over the years as we wrap up our 70th anniversary.

Analog

What’s All This Floobydust Stuff, Anyhow?

Oct. 25, 2022

A sixteen part series written by Bob Pease as part of his Pease Porridge column.

Blogs

Uncle Martin’s Amazing Box of Dreams

Aug. 19, 2022

My weird Uncle Martin wore many hats, but he was a teacher at heart. Besides teaching aviation tech to inner-city high-schoolers, he taught me to be curious about everything and...

Test & Measurement

Do You Recognize These? Early Test & Measurement Tools

Aug. 17, 2022

There is no precision without feedback, and these early tools are among those that helped engineers optimize their creations.

Test & Measurement

The Electronic Clocks of Patek Philippe Once Ran the World

Aug. 9, 2022

We visit the largest collection of Patek Philippe electronic clocks ever assembled for public viewing, in New York City.

Industry Insights

Series: Then and Now

April 11, 2022

Check out these technology articles that look back and forward in time.

Editor's Choice

Electronic Design 70th Anniversary

March 30, 2022

Electronic Design celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2022. In this space, we'll be adding articles and other media content that looks back at our history and the technologies ...