The Swiftly Changing Landscape of Semiconductor Companies: 2021 Acquisitions Update
With large mergers like Renesas acquiring Dialog and Analog acquiring Maxim Integrated recently taking place, let's take a look at the effects of consolidating…
A Decade of Work: Sila Charges to Market with Silicon in Li-ion Batteries
Sila Nanotechnologies has spent the last ten years trying to push Li-ion batteries to the next level using silicon as an anode material and has finally made it…
Knock on Wood: Researchers Turn to Wood as a Surprising Electronic Substrate
Wood and electronics seem an unlikely duo. But researchers are finding promise in cellulose substrates in energy-harvesting wooden floors and even "Woodsat" satellites.
Microchip Faces Connectivity Issues for PAM4 with “Most Compact” Ethernet PHY
The demand for better connectivity has prompted the shift to 112G PAM4, though there are many challenges like signal integrity. Taking on these challenges,…
“MicroRTD” Temperature Sensor Enters Pilot Testing
Heraeus Nexensos has released an ultrathin "microRTD" temperature sensor, aimed for on-skin temperature devices, lab-on-a-chip, and even EV charging.
Alif Semiconductor Hopes to Push IoT Applications Further with New MCU Families
As the IoT market heats up, new devices are coming out to keep up with the momentum. One latest development comes from Alif Semiconductor with two new MCU…
TI Lowers the Acoustics with BLDC Motor Drivers Leveraging Two Control Schemes
Distracted by the noise caused by the many appliances in your home? TI’s newest BLDC motor drivers claim to quiet appliances by up to 3.3 dBA using trapezoidal…
RISC-V Gains Traction in the Data Center
RISC-V is often associated with embedded projects. Now, the open-source ISA may be a more common player in higher-end computing markets.