Two Up-and-Coming Companies Collaborate to Make Battery-Less IoT a Sustainable Reality
Current energy-harvesting designs have their limitations. e-peas and Sequans are coming up with what they call a "non-stop, zero-maintenance" solution.
Why a New 80 V Resistor-Equipped Transistor is Relevant for EV System Design
With the hopes of future-proofing automotive designs, Nexperia has released an 80 V "RET." How are these components useful in EV design?
Tips for Achieving Low-Frequency Precision and Improved Bandwidth in Photodiode Circuits
This article continues our discussion of design techniques that help us to improve the performance of transimpedance amplifiers.
DARPA “Toolbox” Lowers Barriers to Semiconductor IP for Researchers
Some challenges to EE research include tight budgets and limited access to reputable silicon IP. DARPA Toolbox hopes to open access to these resources to drive…
Sensors Blitz the CES Stage—AR/VR, 3D Finger Scanning, Automotive LiDAR, and More
Innovations in smart technology call for innovations in sensor ICs. Here are a few that have stood out in the first few days of CES 2021.
Design Tips for Photodiode Amplifiers
This article covers important details related to the design of transimpedance amplifiers for photodiode-based systems.
Integrated Laser-on-Silicon Photonics Gets a Boost from DARPA
Partially funded by DARPA, Tower Semiconductor is creating a new foundry process for integrated-laser-on-silicon photonics.
New Reference Design Bridges the Gap Between Primary and Secondary Windings for Low-Voltage Applications
Combining a new AC-DC controller and patented "Inde-Flux" transformer technology, Microchip and Würth Elektronik eiSos aim to help designers create reliable…