Microchip’s New MCU: A 32-bit Upgrade That Still Fits Old 8-bit Systems

Microchip’s New MCU: A 32-bit Upgrade That Still Fits Old 8-bit Systems

Microchip’s PIC32CM PL10 MCUs combine 32-bit Cortex-M0+ performance with AVR pin compatibility, MVIO, and functional safety support.


News Feb 19, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
The Electrical Engineer’s Desk Guide

The Electrical Engineer’s Desk Guide

Bridge the gap between PCB manufacturing and real-world electronics design with Summit Interconnect’s Electrical Engineering Desk Guide, covering fabrication,…


Nanoscale SCE: Electrostatic Challenges and FinFET/GAA Mitigation Solutions

Nanoscale SCE: Electrostatic Challenges and FinFET/GAA Mitigation Solutions

Learn how scaling beyond Dennard's limits triggered short-channel effects (SCE) and why transitioning from FinFET to Gate-All-Around (GAA) architectures is vital…


TI to Acquire Silicon Labs, Plus Other News in the Semiconductor World

TI to Acquire Silicon Labs, Plus Other News in the Semiconductor World

A cluster of early February deals pulled wireless MCUs, clocking IP, analog sensors, and AI-driven inspection software into larger platforms spanning IoT,…


News Feb 17, 2026 by Luke James
Optimizing Next-Generation Embedded Systems Test: Overcoming Complexity with Fine-Tuned Power Control

Optimizing Next-Generation Embedded Systems Test: Overcoming Complexity with Fine-Tuned Power Control

Optimizing test power is critical for complex embedded systems. Kikusui’s PWR-01 delivers precise sequencing, low ripple, and scalable multi-unit control for…


STMicroelectronics Claims First Automotive MCU with Edge AI Acceleration

STMicroelectronics Claims First Automotive MCU with Edge AI Acceleration

The new MCU includes a dedicated neural processor and phase-change memory to boost performance in X-in-1 architectures.


News Feb 17, 2026 by Jake Hertz
Research Shorts: Medtech Targets Sleep, Speech, Strength, and More

Research Shorts: Medtech Targets Sleep, Speech, Strength, and More

Recent research explores healthcare diagnosis, monitoring, and rehab—from the "world's smallest programmable microbots" to wearables that restore speech to…


News Feb 16, 2026 by Austin Futrell
Alpha & Omega Semi Unwraps 600 V Super Junction MOSFET Devices

Alpha & Omega Semi Unwraps 600 V Super Junction MOSFET Devices

The αMOS E2 platform seeks to deliver efficiency, ruggedness, and power density for high-voltage power conversion.


News Feb 16, 2026 by Jake Hertz