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The advent of cloud computing nearly 20 years ago has led to a steady migration of computational resources…

The advent of cloud computing nearly 20 years ago has led to a steady migration of computational resources from corporate data centers to the cloud.

Although the global diffusion of electric vehicles (EVs) is rapidly increasing, there are still many divergent standards…

Although the global diffusion of electric vehicles (EVs) is rapidly increasing, there are still many divergent standards and practices found around the world. While China and some European countries have established EV policies, there are still several key standardizations and requests for improvements in EVs in order to further accelerate their ubiquity around the world.

Designing a critical infrastructure system today presents a host of safety, security, and security challenges, in…

Designing a critical infrastructure system today presents a host of safety, security, and security challenges, in addition to implementing a connection to the Internet of Things (IoT). Now more than ever, companies must develop a robust IoT critical infrastructure plan to ensure competitive differentiation, optimize their operations, and transform their businesses digitally.

The world is innovating with a greater sense of urgency than ever before. Labs are looking for smart test instruments…

The world is innovating with a greater sense of urgency than ever before. Labs are looking for smart test instruments that connect to each other, the lab, the cloud, and the next innovation. Because of this, a complete portfolio of lab bench products with a single powerful graphical interface is a game-changer.

The advent of 5G connectivity for vehicles, robotics, and drones creates new markets and applications previously only…

The advent of 5G connectivity for vehicles, robotics, and drones creates new markets and applications previously only seen in science fiction movies.

One thing is clear — tapeouts are getting harder and taking longer. According to statistics from industry conference…

One thing is clear — tapeouts are getting harder and taking longer. According to statistics from industry conference surveys, at least 50% of scheduled tapeouts slip each year.

Accurately extracting and calculating the common resistance of interconnects within analog IC designs is fundamental for…

Accurately extracting and calculating the common resistance of interconnects within analog IC designs is fundamental for evaluating circuit reliability, particularly for noise and voltage drop analysis and ESD protection verification.

Design companies and foundries are constantly modifying their design implementation flow to deliver the best possible…

Design companies and foundries are constantly modifying their design implementation flow to deliver the best possible solution for their operational needs and the best possible designs for the market.

Over the last decade, the global semiconductor industry has made significant progress in developing new integrated…

Over the last decade, the global semiconductor industry has made significant progress in developing new integrated circuits (ICs) for power conversion applications. While these new ICs offer higher switching speeds and reduced switching losses, they need to be supported by equal advancements in magnetic components to meet the requirements of new demanding designs.

Selecting the right AC and DC power supplies and simulation systems is critically important. There are many (sometimes…

Selecting the right AC and DC power supplies and simulation systems is critically important. There are many (sometimes competing) design considerations that must be accounted for in order to specify the correct power supplies and simulation systems.

Whether designing a new jet engine or building a medical-grade freezer, signal integrity matters. Designers need…

Whether designing a new jet engine or building a medical-grade freezer, signal integrity matters. Designers need certainty in, and from, their testing to ensure that their products will do what they are meant to do. This can only be accomplished through proper data acquisition systems with uncompromised signal integrity.

Interactive electronic kiosks offer a wide range of services and functionality that simplify our daily lives, from…

Interactive electronic kiosks offer a wide range of services and functionality that simplify our daily lives, from beverage self-service to ordering fast food, from vending snacks to purchasing tickets, from bank withdrawals to airport check-ins.

Tuning microwave filters requires specialized technicians, which can be very expensive and time-consuming. Using a tool…

Tuning microwave filters requires specialized technicians, which can be very expensive and time-consuming. Using a tool that enables non-specialized technicians to perform this task could be the key to accelerating design and manufacturing processes while still maintaining high-quality performance.

Layout versus schematic (LVS) verification is an essential and integral part of integrated circuit (IC) verification in a…

Layout versus schematic (LVS) verification is an essential and integral part of integrated circuit (IC) verification in a system-on-chip (SoC) design cycle, but with today’s highly dense and hierarchical layouts, increasing circuit complexity, and intricate foundry rules, running LVS can be a time-consuming and resource-intensive endeavor.

Early chip-level physical verification faces many challenges. The Calibre™ Recon tool enables design teams to perform…

Early chip-level physical verification faces many challenges. The Calibre™ Recon tool enables design teams to perform analysis and physical verification of full-chip design layouts during the very early stages of the design cycle, while the different components are still immature.

The monitoring and testing of a DAC signal chain are critical considerations for open-loop applications. Errors in a DAC…

The monitoring and testing of a DAC signal chain are critical considerations for open-loop applications. Errors in a DAC signal chain, including DAC intrinsic errors that vary depending on the system, can significantly disrupt the customer design-in experience.

5G capabilities cover many different applications, standards, and capabilities. Enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB),…

5G capabilities cover many different applications, standards, and capabilities. Enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), massive machine type communications (mMTC), and ultra-reliable low latency communications (URLLC) all contribute to the extended coverage and never-before-seen reliability with unparalleled accessibility.

The integration of multiple digital signal processing (DSP) blocks, wideband digital-to-analog converters (DACs), and…

The integration of multiple digital signal processing (DSP) blocks, wideband digital-to-analog converters (DACs), and wideband analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) within a single monolithic chip are enabling the offloading of FPGA resources.

Condition-based monitoring (CbM) involves monitoring of machines or assets using sensors to measure the current state of health.

Condition-based monitoring (CbM) involves monitoring of machines or assets using sensors to measure the current state of health.