Welcome to EE World’s 2025 Test and Measurement Tech Toolbox. We’ve gathered articles that include hands-on product tryouts and reviews. Oscilloscope tryouts cover a tablet-sized Micsig TO3004 oscilloscope and a basic bench oscilloscope, a Uni-T UPO1202 200 MHz oscilloscope. Then, we look inside a 1950s oscilloscope that uses vacuum tubes. The Uni-T oscilloscope does double […]
Tech Toolboxes
Tech Toolbox: Power Efficiency
Engineering for smarter, leaner power As systems grow more connected and power-dense, efficiency is no longer optional—it’s fundamental. This Tech ToolBox brings together EE World’s coverage of real-world design strategies for improving power conversion, reducing standby losses, and optimizing wide bandgap and motor-control devices and platforms. From component-level insights to system-wide architecture, these articles […]
Tech Toolbox: Embedded Security
As technology accelerates, the demand for secure, intelligent, and adaptable systems has never been greater. This Tech ToolBox gathers expert perspectives on the critical elements shaping today’s connected world from IoT devices that safeguard assets with theft-prevention tracking to the rigorous protections of zero-trust security architectures and the urgent march toward post-quantum cryptography. At the […]
Tech Toolbox: Automotive & Transportation
Navigate the future of automotive electronics The automotive industry is undergoing its most dramatic transformation since the invention of the internal combustion engine. Our Tech ToolBox explores the cutting-edge technologies reshaping transportation from 800V EV architectures and liquid-cooled charging connectors to RISC-V processors achieving ASIL-D safety certification. Inside, you’ll discover practical insights on vehicle connectivity […]
Tech Toolbox: EMC/EMI
Have you ever neared the end of a design only to find that it didn’t pass EMC emissions or immunity tests? If you have, then you’re not alone. Electronics emit electromagnetic radiation through the air and through cables. Furthermore, your product could also be susceptible to EMI from nearby devices. Even worse, your design might […]
Tech Toolbox: Sensors
In today’s interconnected world, sensors are the silent workhorses driving innovation across industries. From accelerometers detecting subtle vibrations to quantum sensors pushing the boundaries of measurement precision, these devices form the sensory foundation of modern technology. In this Tech Toolbox, we explore nine critical sensor applications that are shaping our future: enhancing 5G network performance, […]
Tech Toolbox: 5G Technology
This Tech Toolbox covers the basics of 5G technology plus a story about how engineers designed and built a prototype DSL router mostly from old cellphone parts. While this first 5G/wired/wireless communications Tech Toolbox covers mostly wireless, we at EE World have been busy covering fiber and electrical wireline communications. You’ll find technical articles, conference […]
Tech Toolbox: Internet of Things
Our latest Tech ToolBox is just for you if you are designing IoT devices. Explore practical strategies for minimizing attack surfaces, managing memory efficiently, and securing firmware. We break down standards like IEC 62443 without jargon and show real-world antenna selection tips and wireless testing tricks. Need theft protection for your devices? We cover that, […]
Tech Toolbox: Power Electronics
We’ve packed this Tech Toolbox eBook with essential electronics knowledge focused on power systems and EMI management. Inside, you’ll find practical coverage of filtering capacitors, voltage and current sources, power sequencing, and RF transformer theory. Using clear diagrams and real-world examples, we walk you through design for PoDL in SPE, EMI minimization, and smart component […]
Tech Toolbox: Connectivity
In this Tech Toolbox, we keep you connected to the connectivity technologies enabling Industry 4.0, AI/ML, and high-performance computing. We also take a look at the unique requirements for machine vision, MIL-SPEC, zonal architecture, and Single-Pair Ethernet connectors, as well as memory interconnects for data centers. Gain practical insights into selecting and implementing the right […]
