Using the Smith Chart to Design a T and Pi Matching Network
Learn more about L-sections and impedance matching by designing T and Pi matching networks using a Smith chart.
Chipmakers Defend the Place of “Forever Chemicals” as Ban Looms
PFAS, essential materials in semiconductor manufacturing, are under legislative scrutiny. Their ban may affect chip manufacturers worldwide.
Moving Sonar Onto the Body: Cornell’s AI Eyeglasses Read Silent Speech
New research from Cornell integrates a silent speech interface (SSI) into a pair of smart eyeglasses.
The State of SiC: A Roundup of SiC Supply Cuts, Booms, and More
While some companies are scaling back SiC procurement in response to supply chain constraints, others are ramping up manufacturing and even developing…
Big-name Chipmakers Heat Up the Race for AI Supremacy
While some AI experts are calling for a six-month pause in innovation, others are doubling down on AI hardware performance.
Creating a DCO-based Audio Synthesizer With an Arduino Nano
In this project, learn to create a digitally-controlled oscillator or DCO-based audio synthesizer with an Arduino Nano or an Arduino Uno.
GaN-based Solutions Emerge To Meet Control and Charging Needs
Aiming to bring the benefits of GaN technology into play, power IC vendors are rolling out new devices for control and automotive charging applications.
L-type Matching Network Basics—Examining L Network Frequency Response and Bandwidth
Learn about two-element networks (L-sections or L-networks), how they transform one impedance to another, their frequency response, estimating their bandwidth,…