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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).

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.

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.

With so many power tool options, designing for compatibility can be a struggle. Learn more about this challenge…

With so many power tool options, designing for compatibility can be a struggle. Learn more about this challenge leveraging metal–oxide–semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs).

In this article, learn some of the design challenges facing game accessory development and considerations for selecting…

In this article, learn some of the design challenges facing game accessory development and considerations for selecting microcontroller units (MCUs) for game accessory designs.

In this article, we'll take a look at the harmonic current in switched-mode power supplies and how power factor comes into play.

In this article, we'll take a look at the harmonic current in switched-mode power supplies and how power factor comes into play.

This article will take a deeper look at five key power supply problems, how to know when they arise, and the best ways to…

This article will take a deeper look at five key power supply problems, how to know when they arise, and the best ways to address or mitigate them.

Which IEC power standards should you be familiar with when designing smart appliances? This article breaks down smart…

Which IEC power standards should you be familiar with when designing smart appliances? This article breaks down smart household device classification and power requirements for their design.

Learn motor driver design techniques to help extend battery life in battery-powered motor systems.

Learn motor driver design techniques to help extend battery life in battery-powered motor systems.

In this article, ROHM will discuss the role of laser diodes in motion sensing and LiDAR, as well as their properties and…

In this article, ROHM will discuss the role of laser diodes in motion sensing and LiDAR, as well as their properties and limitations.

Michael Knight, president of TSG, offers a look into how the semiconductor shortage for automotive production is a…

Michael Knight, president of TSG, offers a look into how the semiconductor shortage for automotive production is a multifaceted issue years in the making.

This article provides designers with recommendations for protection and low-power control components for power outlet…

This article provides designers with recommendations for protection and low-power control components for power outlet design that both prevent overloads from damaging sensitive circuitry and maximize device efficiency.

This article explores the IEC 60730 Class B standard for functional safety to address both mechanical and electrical…

This article explores the IEC 60730 Class B standard for functional safety to address both mechanical and electrical design in appliances. Learn what the standard entails and controllers to help meet these standards.

NXP’s i.MX 8M Plus applications processor enables machine learning and intelligent vision for consumer applications and…

NXP’s i.MX 8M Plus applications processor enables machine learning and intelligent vision for consumer applications and the industrial edge. Learn about the features of this processor and how it can be used in embedded vision systems.

Autonomous drones and robots utilize small motors. These fast-spinning mini motors require miniature encoders and IC…

Autonomous drones and robots utilize small motors. These fast-spinning mini motors require miniature encoders and IC package sizes. This article shows how an optical sinusoidal encoder provides a higher resolution and increased speeds with a 2x3 mm dual simultaneous-sampling SAR-ADC.

This article explores how a power management voltage regulator’s efficiency and quiescent current play a critical role…

This article explores how a power management voltage regulator’s efficiency and quiescent current play a critical role in wireless security camera battery life.

With the adoption of artificial intelligence and machine learning in a wide variety of applications, reliability…

With the adoption of artificial intelligence and machine learning in a wide variety of applications, reliability verification of AI/ML processors is critical since failures can have major consequences for the validity and legitimacy of AI/ML technology.