Silicon Labs Unwraps Its ‘Lowest Power’ BLE SoC Targeting IoT Devices

Silicon Labs Unwraps Its ‘Lowest Power’ BLE SoC Targeting IoT Devices

The EFR32BG2B SoC family supports Bluetooth 6 and is the lowest power Bluetooth LE chip with channel sounding from Silicon Labs.


News Aug 14, 2026 by Duane Benson
The TL072: A JFET Op Amp That Became the Default for Audio

The TL072: A JFET Op Amp That Became the Default for Audio

Texas Instruments combined JFET inputs with a bipolar output stage in 1977—and it slowly took over guitar pedals, synthesizers, and mixing desks.


News Aug 14, 2026 by Luke James
Why Open-Source Software Is Essential in the Software-Defined Vehicle Era

Why Open-Source Software Is Essential in the Software-Defined Vehicle Era

SDVs demand continuous, upstream-first OSS over closed, patch-laden builds. Renesas backs this with VirtIO virtualization and Sparrow Hawk hardware—OSS as…


Intel 14A Design Ecosystem Gains Support from Major EDA Partners

Intel 14A Design Ecosystem Gains Support from Major EDA Partners

Siemens, Cadence, Synopsys, and Keysight have certified new design tools, reference flows, IP, and simulation support for Intel 14A.


News Aug 13, 2026 by Austin Futrell
Ambiq Rolls Out Two SoC Series Targeting Edge AI Applications

Ambiq Rolls Out Two SoC Series Targeting Edge AI Applications

The six new chips offer a wide range of connectivity and graphics options for wearables, hearables, AR devices, health monitors, industrial sensors, and beyond.


News Aug 12, 2026 by Duane Benson
A 60 W Class-AB Audio Amplifier: A TDA7296-Based Single-Channel Power Amp

A 60 W Class-AB Audio Amplifier: A TDA7296-Based Single-Channel Power Amp

Learn how to construct a robust DMOS-based board featuring mute and standby controls. It easily drives 4 or 8 Ω loads for your next custom stereo or speaker project.


Melexis Unwraps Code-Free Single Coil Fan Drivers for AI CPU Systems

Melexis Unwraps Code-Free Single Coil Fan Drivers for AI CPU Systems

The new 2.2 A single-coil fan driver boasts code-free configuration, low-noise motor control, and integrated protection for GPU, data center, industrial, and…


News Aug 11, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Memorable Memory: 5 Highlights From the Future of Memory & Storage Show

Memorable Memory: 5 Highlights From the Future of Memory & Storage Show

Industry leaders used FMS 2026 to introduce a suite of new memory advancements, from denser QLC NAND to 16,000 MT/s DDR5.


News Aug 11, 2026 by Jake Hertz