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Internet of Things (IoT) momentum is bringing connectivity to devices we never thought would ever be connected. IoT device manufacturers need to get over the low-cost-only approach to make sure they're not designing Wi-Fi connected devices that are bad performers and bad neighbors for other Wi-Fi devices. IoT devices often require Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless technologies to be co-located. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the benefits of dynamic microcontroller reconfiguration when designing electronic systems. A diagram depicting the dynamic reconfiguration of analog resources into a continuous time programmable analog block is presented. According to the author, dynamic microcontroller reconfiguration allows 100 percent utilization of available hardware resources resulting to smaller footprint and lower system cost.

The article offers suggestions related to reducing power consumption in handheld touchscreen devices. The author says that designers may increase the operating battery life of handheld devices by proper management of the operational states. According to the author, touchscreen controller programming can cut total system power consumption.

The article explains how to enhance the hardware and software reliability of capacitive sensors for appliances and instruments. To understand the challenges behind designing a robust user interface, a brief description of the technology behind a capacitive-measurement system is presented. The methods that are available for measuring sensor capacitance are also given. Discussed, as well, is the design flow for a capacitive-sensor touch interface.