• QUESTION OF THE MONTH: What type of screwdriver head do you prefer?

    There are many types of fasteners available in the marketplace. Selecting the right type of fastener often depends on the job to be accomplished. Each type of fastener often has a matched screwdriver head type.

  • QUESTION OF THE MONTH: What Design work have you done for the Automotive Industry?

    The automotive industry is experiencing an incredible amount of innovation today, perhaps more than any other industry. This innovation will change the face of transportation as we know it. Automotive innovation will create new jobs and the industry will…

  • QUESTION OF THE MONTH: Do you use reference designs to develop your PCB designs?

    An electronic reference design is a full circuit PCB design for a particular use or application. Some examples of reference designs are DC-DC converter, battery charger, BLDC motor control, gate driver, inverter, and many more. Many manufacturers create…

  • QUESTION OF THE MONTH: What smart-home platform do you prefer?

    With the holidays coming up, smart speakers are likely at the top of the wishlists for the technically inclined. These days, smart speakers are a central component of the smart home. But before choosing a smart speaker, you have to decide on a smart-home…

  • QUESTION OF THE MONTH: What is your mobile phone's operating system (OS)?

    While there have been over the years a wide variety of mobile OSs, at the present time, there are only a few mobile OSs with a large number of users. But like anything in technology, some things fade (Blackberry, for instance) and some things shine a…

  • QUESTION OF THE MONTH: Where do you spend most of your work day?

    When it comes to where employees work these days, most news stories (OR hr DEPARTMENTS) reduce it down to two locations: in a company's office space or remotely in an employee's home office. If you are an engineer, you could find yourself performing your…

  • Question of the Month: How often do you use a Handheld Oscilloscope?

    Engineers are on the go. Gone are the days when engineers do most of their work in the lab or on the bench. They use test equipment in the facility or at a job site, that is, out of the ordinary locations. For these settings, engineers need handheld,…

  • Question of the Month: How will AI change electronics design in the next two years?

    Any day of the week a story runs on how AI is changing the world we live in. Electronic PCB and product design will also be impacted by AI. But in what ways? element14 invites you to vote in the following poll and tell us how you think AI will change…

  • Question of the Month: Who do you first turn to for help solving a technical problem?

    Solving a technical problem can be frustrating or stressful, especially when it is an urgent need. Many times it requires some help to solve the problem. Who do you first turn to when you need help solving a technical problem? You tell us by voting in…

  • Question of the Month: How To Keep EE Degree Programs Current?

    The world of work is changing fast. To produce graduates that have current and relevant job skills desired by top-notch employers, universities need to update ther EE programs and offer courses that provide new graduates with needed job skills. What job…

  • Question of the Month: What University Courses Will Best Prepare Students for the Future?

    With technology advancing at such a rapid pace, the components we're using now might not be the same five years from now. Take the poll and in the Comments section, let us what you think students should learn to best prepare themselves for when they graduate…

  • Question of the Month: How will AI affect your engineering career in the next 3 to 5 years?

    ChatGPT, Bard, and MidJourney seem like all anyone in the IT world can talk about these days, but how does it affect the hardware engineering community? How do you think AI will affect the careers of Electrical Engineers? Take the poll and in the Comments…

  • Question of the Month: Robots and smart machines are shaping the way we work - what is your opinion of Industry 5.0?

    The next stage of the industrial revolution is Industry 5.0, which adds in how machines should behave and operate alongside humans, environmental and social aspects. What is your opinion of Industry 5.0? Take the poll and in the Comments section , let…

  • Question of the Month: Could building new wafer fabs open the door to global silicon chip production?

    In recent years, there have been efforts to bring semiconductor manufacturing to more places in the world. Take the poll and in the Comments section , let us know if you think semiconductors will successfully be manufactured in more areas globally.

  • Question of the Month: Which of the following do you think is the biggest barrier to moving to use more renewable energy sources?

    Consumers are making the move to renewable energy, however, there is still a lot of dependence on fossil fuels. Take the poll and in the Comments section , let us know what you think can be done to make the shift to renewable energy easier.

  • Question of the Month: What will be the impact of ARM's IPO on the future of the ARM architecture?

    ARM Holdings just had an initial public offering (IPO), and ARM stock is now available on the NASDAQ stock exchange. Take the poll and in the Comments section , let us know how you feel about ARM going public.

  • Question of the Month: Do you access element14 most often on a computer or on your mobile phone?

    Do you access element14 most often on a computer or on your mobile phone? Take the poll and in the Comments section , please let us know about your experiences with the interface on both computer or mobile device.

  • Question of the Month: Will the next car you purchase be an EV or a Hybrid Electric Vehicle?

    Fast chargers and improvements in battery technology are alleviating some of the concerns that people have with EVs; however, hybrids and ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicles can still be great cars. Take the poll and let us know what kind of car…

  • Question of the Month: In 5 years’ time, do you think component data sheets will be in their current format?

    As technology advances, component data sheets could evolve into a completely new format. Take the poll and let us know your thoughts what you think data sheets will look like in the future , and please elaborate in the Comments section below!

  • Question of the Month: Would you trust an AI to select components for your next system design?

    From data mining to programming to system design, AI has the potential to affect almost every industry. Take the poll and let us know your thoughts on AI and if you'd trust it to make decisions in your own projects , and please elaborate in the Comments…

  • Question of the Month: Which technology will power automobiles in 20 years?

    The future of transportation is renewable energy. Electric vehicles are growing in popularity, and more resources are being invested into the development of hydrogen-powered vehicles. Take the poll and let us know what technology will power cars in the…

  • Question of the Month: What Skills Do You Feel You Need To Develop This Year to Advance Your Career?

    Engineers are always learning, not just to keep up with technology, but also developing skills to advance their careers. Take the poll and let us know what skill(s) you're looking to develop this year , and please elaborate in the Comments section below…

  • Question of the Month: When you visit the element14 community, what are you looking for the most?

    We're interested in finding out what kinds of things you like and are looking for at Element14. Take the poll and let us know what you're looking for when you visit the community , and if there's anything you think would be a cool addition, please tell…

  • Question of the Month: Should professional engineers have home labs?

    As WFH/Hybrid work has become more common, engineer workspaces are changing. Should professional engineers have test equipment at home? Take the poll and let us know , and if you have a lab at home, please tell us about it!