Sam Holland

About:

Sam Holland received a bachelor's degree in English literature from the University of Portsmouth in 2012, and he's currently working towards a copywriting distinction from The College of Media & Publishing. Sam has considerable experience in the electrical engineering publishing field, having worked with Industrial Media Limited as an assistant editor. He's fascinated by all things artificial intelligence and hopes to write more about emerging trends in neuromorphic computing. Sam currently resides in the UK.

Articles

Is the Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ Another Cash Grab? Surprisingly, No.

The Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ was released a little over a month ago, and many people are wondering whether it stands up to the hype. Is it just a repackaging of other Raspberry Pi models, or does it have something new to offer?

4 days ago
Opinion

Datasheets Are Terrible: Here’s How They Could Actually Be Useful

Whether you’re looking to purchase a 555-timer, switchgear, or a range of resistors for a personal project or on behalf of your company, chances are that you’ll need an official document from the manufacturer’s website presenting some information about the product. In this article, we are going to take a look at the typical electronic datasheet and suggest some aspects of this document that could be improved to become more helpful to users.

6 days ago
Opinion

I’ve Just Completed My EE Degree at the University. What’s Next?

If you're nearing the end of your electrical engineering education and wondering where exactly you should go from here, you have a lot of research ahead of you. But don't fret; the search will be worth it in the long run.

one week ago
Opinion

3 EE Courses That Are a Waste of Your Time

Studying for your electrical engineering degree is tough, ruthless, and overwhelming. These three courses are still being taught by universities around the world and aren't worth your time (or your sanity).

about 3 weeks ago
Opinion

3 Common Career Mistakes Most Electrical Engineers Make After Graduation

With graduation season only a few months away, it's time to start the job hunt. If you want to start your career off on the right foot, here are a few common mistakes to avoid after graduating from university.

one Month ago
Opinion

Designers Need to Focus More on Firmware

Firmware is becoming increasingly important in the landscape of electronics we see today. From IoT devices to other embedded systems, it is vital that electrical engineers become comfortable with — if not proficient in — firmware design.

one Month ago
Opinion

Electronics Point Survey: Design Constraints for Electrical Engineers

Challenges that many EEs face on any project is the determined design constraints. How did our survey of nearly 500 EEs determine the most common design constraints? And which of these caused the most trouble?

one Month ago
Research

From Startups to Tesla: Engineer and Entrepreneur Tom Jensen Talks Leadership

After heading up three separate startups, Tom Jensen witnessed Tesla's Model S launch after taking on a senior management role in the company's test infrastructure team. Through it all, he learned that the best startups and teams benefit from a great leader.

one Month ago
Interviews

Engineers and Mobile Companies Need to Recognize Cell Phone Signal Saturation

As the world population increases and the number of cell phone owners grows, how will engineers and mobile companies work together to establish a strong signal despite the traffic?

one Month ago
Opinion

Electronics Point Survey: Design Challenges for Electrical Engineers

Our survey included almost 500 engineers, asking about their experiences with design challenges with their projects. How do power, budget, foot-print, timeline, and other factors influence the final product?

one Month ago
Research

Facial Recognition Is an Inevitable Part of Engineers’ Future Projects

Facial recognition software is going to be a staple part of everyday life for many consumers, and companies like Face++ are already investing in this solution. Why should engineers become familiar with programs as such?

one Month ago
Opinion

Tesla’s Powerpacks Are a Breakthrough in Power Storage Technology

Tesla launched their Powerpacks just two years ago, and many skeptics have voiced their opinions on the supposed newfound solution to power storage for cities. But in spite of this opposition, these pieces of technology more than live up to the hype from 2016.

one Month ago
Opinion

uStepper Co-Founder Thomas Olsen Discusses 3D Printing Efficiency

Thomas Olsen, co-founder of uStepper, talks with Electronics Point about taking his skills as a curious engineering student to transform saved stepper motor applications.

one Month ago
Interviews