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Angstrom-scale ICs will require innovation across the entire semiconductor ecosystem: This will include advances in both…

Angstrom-scale ICs will require innovation across the entire semiconductor ecosystem: This will include advances in both the hardware (transistors, power distribution, and connection of multi-die systems) and tools (EDA tools with AI/ML and silicon life-cycle management).

Detailed simulations of the thermal behavior of MOSFETs in a closed chassis allow the development of guidelines for…

Detailed simulations of the thermal behavior of MOSFETs in a closed chassis allow the development of guidelines for improving system design for MOSFET placement in conjunction with the use of fans, grills, and heatsinks.

Switching noise jitter (SNJ) is an important concept to digest and a tricky problem to manage. Learn the background of…

Switching noise jitter (SNJ) is an important concept to digest and a tricky problem to manage. Learn the background of SNJ and how employing innovative filtering technology can smooth the way.

Generative AI tools like ChatGPT have had a huge impact in numerous sectors of society. As engineers, it’s helpful for…

Generative AI tools like ChatGPT have had a huge impact in numerous sectors of society. As engineers, it’s helpful for us to understand the computing technology that makes it possible.

As vehicles shift to being autonomous and fully connected, automotive E/E architectures are transforming to meet these…

As vehicles shift to being autonomous and fully connected, automotive E/E architectures are transforming to meet these evolving requirements.

As we better understand the dangers of poor indoor air quality, engineers are looking to sensor technologies for…

As we better understand the dangers of poor indoor air quality, engineers are looking to sensor technologies for detection and monitoring.

The latest advances in radiation-hardened digital components have enabled the development of MCXOs that, for the first…

The latest advances in radiation-hardened digital components have enabled the development of MCXOs that, for the first time, can replace larger, high-power-consuming OCXOs in low-earth orbit (LEO) New Space applications.

Learn about gallium-nitride (GaN) high electron mobility transistors (HEMTs) and how they can be used in LiDAR (light…

Learn about gallium-nitride (GaN) high electron mobility transistors (HEMTs) and how they can be used in LiDAR (light detection and ranging) applications.

The way your PCB’s layers are arranged has huge implications for the board’s efficiency. Learn the basics of PCB…

The way your PCB’s layers are arranged has huge implications for the board’s efficiency. Learn the basics of PCB stackups, and how Fusion 360’s stackup tool helps manage your PCB’s layering strategy.

There are a host of tricky challenges that emerge when debugging complicated I2C and SPI errors. Learn how leveraging key…

There are a host of tricky challenges that emerge when debugging complicated I2C and SPI errors. Learn how leveraging key features of today’s advanced oscilloscopes can smooth the way.

When developing lighting and indicator devices, surface mounted diode (SMD) LEDs offer a variety of benefits. Learn the…

When developing lighting and indicator devices, surface mounted diode (SMD) LEDs offer a variety of benefits. Learn the options available—including multi-color SMD LEDs—and the advantages they provide.

Achieving better signal integrity in a PCB design can be a challenge. Learn how PCB trace impedance variation plays a…

Achieving better signal integrity in a PCB design can be a challenge. Learn how PCB trace impedance variation plays a role, and how advanced tools can help smooth the way.

While their issues and challenges are distinct, both automotive and industrial systems rely on DC-DC switching regulator…

While their issues and challenges are distinct, both automotive and industrial systems rely on DC-DC switching regulator technology. Learn how to navigate these issues and make smart engineering choices.

Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) is a critical part of modern electronics production. It’s helpful to understand the…

Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) is a critical part of modern electronics production. It’s helpful to understand the process and how advanced CAM processing tools enable a smooth transition to the production phase.

USB-C/PD brings significant improvements to the USB connectivity world. In this article, learn how this technology…

USB-C/PD brings significant improvements to the USB connectivity world. In this article, learn how this technology simplifies system designs and the solutions available to implement USB-C/PD.

Designing smart home devices involves numerous challenges. In this article, learn the important limitations of today’s…

Designing smart home devices involves numerous challenges. In this article, learn the important limitations of today’s smart home technologies and how sensor fusion helps smooth the way.

Automated data testing is critical, especially in this era of huge datasets. Learn the different methods for testing data…

Automated data testing is critical, especially in this era of huge datasets. Learn the different methods for testing data quality and how SaaS tools and machine learning can smooth the way.

Moving toward Industry 4.0 is about implementing highly automated and interconnected factories and infrastructure. Learn…

Moving toward Industry 4.0 is about implementing highly automated and interconnected factories and infrastructure. Learn how time-sensitive networking (TSN) technologies can make this a reality.

To keep power under control, data centers are embracing new rack architectures based on 48 V bus voltages. Learn how to…

To keep power under control, data centers are embracing new rack architectures based on 48 V bus voltages. Learn how to craft a half-bridge DC-DC converter to implement such a 48 V system.