New Switch Families Aim to Break Down Complicated Network Infrastructure Walls

New Switch Families Aim to Break Down Complicated Network Infrastructure Walls

Microchip is seeking to cut through the fog of network complexity with two new families—one family of Ethernet switches and one family of PCIe 5.0 switches.


News Feb 05, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Can Solar Electric Vehicles (sEVs) Actually Become a Reality?

Can Solar Electric Vehicles (sEVs) Actually Become a Reality?

One of the prevailing issues with solar electric vehicles (sEVs) is range. What design obstacles must be overcome to make this future vehicle tech a widespread reality?


News Feb 05, 2021 by Dr. Steve Arar
Renesas Hails Fast Wake-Up Times as Key Factor in Low-Power MCUs

Renesas Hails Fast Wake-Up Times as Key Factor in Low-Power MCUs

Renesas recently released 12 new MCUs for IoT and industrial use cases—the key focal point being its wakeup time, along with high performance, low power, and…


News Feb 04, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Concepts of Signal Integrity - Differential Pairs

Concepts of Signal Integrity - Differential Pairs

Differential pairs are a means of transmitting electronic data using complementary signals. It carries two types of signals: a differential signal excited when…


What to Consider Before Selecting a PCB Design Tool

What to Consider Before Selecting a PCB Design Tool

The electronic design automation (EDA) industry is a highly competitive one. However, while keeping production costs low remains a priority, it is the…


Ep. 17 | The Maiden Voyage of Virgin Hyperloop with CTO Josh Giegel

Ep. 17 | The Maiden Voyage of Virgin Hyperloop with CTO Josh Giegel

If you think hyperloops are still science fiction, you haven't met Josh Giegel, one of the first "hypernauts" in the world.


Podcasts Feb 04, 2021 by Dave Finch
μModule Data Acquisition Solution Eases Engineering Challenges for a Diverse Set of Precision Applications

μModule Data Acquisition Solution Eases Engineering Challenges for a Diverse Set of Precision Applications

The electronic industry’s dynamics are rapidly evolving, and there is less time to build and prototype analog circuits to verify their functionality as the…


Robust Ethernet Physical Layer Solutions for Time Critical Communications in Harsh Industrial Environments

Robust Ethernet Physical Layer Solutions for Time Critical Communications in Harsh Industrial Environments

Industrial systems are increasingly adopting Ethernet connectivity to solve manufacturers’ key Industry 4.0 and smart factory communication challenges. These…