Boston Dynamics Changes Hands Yet Again as Hyundai Acquires Robot Maker
In a $1.1 billion deal, Hyundai has purchased a controlling stake in robot maker Boston Dynamics from SoftBank. What could this mean for the future of the famous…
TDK’s Newest MEMS Accelerometer Hopes to Address Familiar Sensor Design Woes
TDK's recently-announced single-axis MEMS accelerometer aims to bring a bit more bandwidth to the table in a bandwidth-hungry industry.
“GaN Is Like a Ferrari:” How GaN Is on the Fast Track for 2021
2020 ushered in a wave of GaN transistors in applications from automobiles to audio amplifiers. We talked with GaN Systems CEO Jim Witham to find out why he…
The Physical Operation of Light-Sensitive pn Junctions
In this article, we’ll delve into semiconductor physics to better understand the operation of photodiodes.
Ep. 15 | The Emergence of the Virtual Supply Chain in a COVID-19 World
What happens when supply chains are required to adapt? What will electronics distribution look like post COVID-19? Hear the experts discuss how the world of…
IEEE Awards TSMC for 7nm Leadership. Where Is TSMC Going Next?
TSMC has been formally recognized by the IEEE with the 2021 IEEE Corporate Innovation Award. The 7nm node is just the beginning of TSMC's plans, though.
Computing Fast Fourier Transforms on the LPC55S69 MCU
This article investigates the Transform Engine, another part of the PowerQuad, which enables the LPC55S69 MCU to compute a Fast Fourier Transform (FFT).
Optical Sensor Mimicking the Human Eye Could Sharpen Neuromorphic Computing
A new type of optical sensor developed at Oregon State University can closely mimic the human eye’s ability to perceive changes in its visual field, researchers claim.