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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.

In today’s hyper-connected world, transmitting and receiving information between different locations has become…

In today’s hyper-connected world, transmitting and receiving information between different locations has become commonplace. The internet has provided access to unlimited streams of information accessible on mobile phones, personal computers, gaming consoles, wearables, and more.

Global energy consumption has experienced a sustained uptrend over the last few decades. Technological innovation, higher…

Global energy consumption has experienced a sustained uptrend over the last few decades. Technological innovation, higher industrial production, rapid urbanization, and population growth are just a few of the many trends driving the need for more energy. According to the EIA, global energy demand now outpaces overall population growth.

Industrial ratings present a challenge for inductors. This is because industrial-rated components need to have a wider…

Industrial ratings present a challenge for inductors. This is because industrial-rated components need to have a wider operating temperature range, and they are expected to operate with a high level of reliability without incurring substantial additional costs. Due to the stringent requirements of industrial ratings, these inductors must be high quality and low cost.

More and more devices are battery powered or need to have low power consumption for other reasons. In order to minimize…

More and more devices are battery powered or need to have low power consumption for other reasons. In order to minimize your electronic device’s power consumption, you need to know the exact current profile. The R&S®NGM200 power supply series provides this information.

This application note describes how to use the MIPI DSI Host Controller and LCDIFv2 Controller to drive a DSI-compliant…

This application note describes how to use the MIPI DSI Host Controller and LCDIFv2 Controller to drive a DSI-compliant LCD panel on i.MX RT1170 MCU.

In an era where security is paramount in many systems, it is intrinsic for users to be able to boot and load software…

In an era where security is paramount in many systems, it is intrinsic for users to be able to boot and load software that is guaranteed to be as secure by using a trust-based mechanism.

Timing solutions are critical to today’s electronics. Many engineers rely on the internal real-time clock (RTC)…

Timing solutions are critical to today’s electronics. Many engineers rely on the internal real-time clock (RTC) functionality that comes embedded in microcontroller units (MCUs) and system on chips (SoCs).