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Understanding the Safety Standards for Smart Appliances

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.

About 2 hours ago by Ron Stull, CUI

Google Hints at First Custom SoC, Tensor, in Pixel 6 Smartphone

Following an industry trend toward in-house hardware development, Google's newest flagship phone the Pixel 6 will launch soon with Tensor, Google’s first custom SoC for its smartphones.

14 hours ago by Adrian Gibbons

The Importance of Fans for Indoor Air Filtration Systems

How much do you know about IAQ (indoor air quality) and filtration system options for purifying air?

About 16 hours ago by Sager Electronics

Keynote Speakers Announced for Industry Tech Days 2021

Check out who's headlining Industry Tech Days 2021. You won't want to miss these conversations with some of the most influential engineers in the world.

one day ago by Kate Smith

A Trip Through the Decades: LiDAR’s Journey from NASA to Today

LiDAR technology seems to be everywhere lately, in cars, phones, etc. However, it wasn't always like that. LiDAR had a long, 50-year journey to become the latest "hot" tech that it is today.

one day ago by Tyler Charboneau

Molex Mizu-P25™ Miniature Waterproof Connectors | Tech Specs

This episode of Tech Specs is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

one day ago by TTI, Inc

Striving for Mainstream: 3 Companies Boost Na-ion Battery Technology

As the rush for more eco-friendly electronics and vehicles progresses, CATL, Xtreme Power Conversion, and Natron Energy are banking on sodium-ion in their new technologies.

one day ago by Jake Hertz

Vishay WSLP2726 Power Metal Strip Resistors | Tech Specs

This episode of Tech Specs is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

one day ago by TTI, Inc

Diodes Tackles Signal Integrity with Latest ReDrivers for HDMI to PCIe 4.0

Recently, Diodes Inc. has pushed out new ReDriver technologies, which aim to improve signal integrity. What are these new releases and how do ReDrivers stack up to ReTimers?

2 days ago by Adrian Gibbons

SANYO DENKI San Ace 9HV Type DC Fan | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

2 days ago by Mouser Electronics

From Inductors to Sensor Testing: 3 Companies Promote ADAS Safety

Safety is always a major concern for designers, especially in vehicles. Hoping to further ADAS safety, TDK, Maxim Integrated, and Rohde & Schwarz release new devices.

2 days ago by Ikimi .O

Resistive Current Sensing: Low-Side vs. High-Side Sensing

What's the difference between high-side and low-side resistive current sensing? This article explains the basics, as well as when each is the more appropriate design choice.

3 days ago by Dr. Steve Arar

The Unsung Hero: Reference Designs from 3 Companies Aim to Inspire EEs

Often overlooked, reference designs can be an EEs best friend. Maxim Integrated, STMicroelectronics, and Microchip aim to help design facial detecting IoT, MasterGaN devices, and for Qi 1.3.

About 5 days ago by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.

Scaling Down: Intel Boasts RibbonFET and PowerVia as Next IC Design Solution

As part of its recent roadmap, Intel teased RibbonFET and PowerVia, two new technologies that it hopes will change the IC industry through backside power delivery and a gate-all-around architecture.

5 days ago by Jake Hertz

Breaking 5G Barriers: Qualcomm’s Snapdragon x65 Speeds Through 10 Gbps

Breaking the 10 Gbps ‘barrier’ might be the point where mobile broadband starts to match the functionality of fiber services. Qualcomm’s modem-RF system recently achieved standalone 10 Gbps.

5 days ago by Adrian Gibbons

Driving Motors in Battery-powered IoT Systems

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

July 29, 2021 by James Lockridge, Texas Instruments

Intel’s Roadmap Targets Through-silicon Via Issues in Foveros Technology

Knowing the issues with Foveros technology, Intel includes improvements, from interference to power consumption, into its roadmap. How is Intel aiming to improve this technology?

July 29, 2021 by Jake Hertz

Fueling LiDAR Technology: 3 Startups Aim to Fast-track Autonomous Driving

As the battle for autonomous driving heats up, more companies are investing in LiDAR. From improved sensing to a smaller design, three startups are adding fuel to the LiDAR fire.

July 28, 2021 by Tyler Charboneau

Intel’s Latest Roadmap Shakes Up Past Plans and Ditches Node Nomenclature

Meeting goals sometimes means adjusting and overhauling the original plan. From new technology to updated nomenclature, Intel is trying to do just that with its latest up-to-date roadmap.

July 28, 2021 by Jake Hertz

Arm’s Startup Day Shows its Support for Future Hardware Startups

Finding new tech often means looking at startups. To support this critical aspect of the tech industry, Arm launches its "Startup Day" event. What is it, and what were some key takeaways?

July 27, 2021 by Kimber Wymore