Power-Dense Microcapacitors Pave the Way for On-Chip Energy Storage
In an early look at on-chip power, researchers have demonstrated that thin-film micro-capacitors can be fabricated on semiconductor chips.
Mindgrove Brings First Indigenously-Designed RISC-V MCU to India
The new RISC-V-based SoC is the first microprocessor owned, designed, and marketed entirely from India to the open market.
The Ripple Effects of Robert H. Dennard, Inventor of DRAM and Dennard Scaling
Dr. Robert Dennard passed away last month. He dedicated more than half a century of his professional life to microelectronics research, resulting in pivotal…
Key Concepts of Magnetic Materials
This article discusses the following basic concepts related to magnetic materials: the magnetic dipole moment, magnetization vectors, susceptibility, and permeability.
Microchip Preps Radiation Tolerant DC-DC Converters for Space
The new power converters come in nine variants, with single- and triple-output options for satellite power supplies.
New MediaTek SoC Speeds Up Generative AI Processing at the Edge
The new flagship smartphone SoC takes an unconventional approach to on-device generative AI and gaming with MediaTek's “All-Big-Core” architecture.
ST’s 6-Axis Inertial Measurement Units Hit the Road
STMicroelectronics has released a new 6-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU) targeting automotive navigation and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
NASA and JAXA Detect Interstellar X-Rays With 36-Pixel Sensor
The NASA and JAXA XRISM mission leverages a new 36-pixel X-ray sensor called Resolve to examine the movement and composition of X-ray-emitting stellar objects.