The CD4017: The Decade Counter That Taught a Generation Sequential Logic

The CD4017: The Decade Counter That Taught a Generation Sequential Logic

RCA's 5-stage Johnson counter with 10 decoded outputs became one of the most built circuits in hobby electronics.


News May 22, 2026 by Luke James
Simplify GNSS Migration with Allystar TAU1113 & TAU1114 Modules

Simplify GNSS Migration with Allystar TAU1113 & TAU1114 Modules

Download the guide to explore low-power GNSS modules for tracking and positioning applications, including integration insights and real-world use cases.


Geehy Debuts First Motor Control MCU on Its New G32F0 Platform

Geehy Debuts First Motor Control MCU on Its New G32F0 Platform

The 64-MHz Cortex-M0+ part includes single-shunt FOC support, dual rail-to-rail op amps, and four programmable comparators in packages as small as QFN20.


News May 21, 2026 by Luke James
Precision Matters: Advancing Satellite Mission Reliability with Peak-Power Simulation

Precision Matters: Advancing Satellite Mission Reliability with Peak-Power Simulation

This white paper explores how AMETEK Programmable Power’s Advanced Solar Power Simulator (ASPS) enables lifelike testing, robust validation, and mission…


Selecting the Right PCB Technology Before It Becomes a Production Problem

Selecting the Right PCB Technology Before It Becomes a Production Problem

Selecting the wrong PCB technology can create manufacturability challenges, redesigns, and unnecessary costs long before production begins. Watch Summit…


The Shift to Edge AI Requires Connector Choices to be Re-Examined

The Shift to Edge AI Requires Connector Choices to be Re-Examined

Edge AI moves is moving processing to harsh environments like UAVs and robotics. Connectors must be rugged, compact, and high-power to meet SWaP-C constraints…


The Cooling Problem That Could Bottleneck AI

The Cooling Problem That Could Bottleneck AI

A South Korean startup, KoolMicro, is betting that liquid cooling built into the chip package itself is the only way to handle the next generation of GPU heat loads.


News May 20, 2026 by Gordon Feller
Microchip’s 100/1000BASE‑T1 SPE PHYs Pack Security and Safety Features

Microchip’s 100/1000BASE‑T1 SPE PHYs Pack Security and Safety Features

The new 100/1000BASE-T1 transceiver families integrate IEEE 802.1AE-2018 frame security and TSN, targeting ADAS, zonal architectures, and industrial automation.


News May 20, 2026 by Luke James