The End of an Era: Zilog Discontinues the Z80 Microprocessor

The End of an Era: Zilog Discontinues the Z80 Microprocessor

Two years short of the Z80's 50th birthday, Zilog has called it curtains on the 8-bit MPU. What legacy does this microprocessor leave behind?


News Apr 30, 2024 by Duane Benson
ST, Toshiba, and Infineon Release Drivers for Manifold Motor Systems

ST, Toshiba, and Infineon Release Drivers for Manifold Motor Systems

In this roundup, we highlight three motor driver solutions for niche yet important automotive systems, from blowers to seat belt pre-tensioners.


News Apr 29, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Density Demands Push Memory Solutions to New Heights

Density Demands Push Memory Solutions to New Heights

From embedded systems to high-performance storage, the latest memory advancements are stacking skyward to maximize density and speed.


News Apr 29, 2024 by Aaron Carman
Introduction to MOSFET Switching Losses

Introduction to MOSFET Switching Losses

This article will help you optimize your switch-mode regulator and driver circuits by explaining important sources of MOSFET power dissipation.


Ground Tests of Photovoltaically Powered Satellites Require Fast and Flexible Solar Array Simulation

Ground Tests of Photovoltaically Powered Satellites Require Fast and Flexible Solar Array Simulation

Fast and Flexible Solar Array Simulation


3 Test and Measurement Tycoons Release Tools for Wireless and Beyond

3 Test and Measurement Tycoons Release Tools for Wireless and Beyond

Rohde & Schwarz, Teledyne FLIR, and Keysight Technologies have each released test tools for the lab and the field.


News Apr 26, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Meta’s New Large-Language Model to Run on Intel and Qualcomm Hardware

Meta’s New Large-Language Model to Run on Intel and Qualcomm Hardware

The open-source large-language model will soon be available on major hardware platforms.


News Apr 25, 2024 by Duane Benson
A Guide to Effective Probe Selection for Low Noise Power Integrity Measurements

A Guide to Effective Probe Selection for Low Noise Power Integrity Measurements

To understand how to achieve the most accurate low-noise measurements, we will compare the noise performance of multiple probe solutions using a Rohde & Schwarz…