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Renesas Champions the RISC-V Cause With Its Own 32-bit RISC-V CPU

Renesas has announced one of the first independently developed 32-bit RISC-V CPUs.

5 hours ago by Duane Benson

Diamond-Based Schottky Barrier Diodes Show ‘Highest Breakdown Voltage’

Diamonds are an engineer's best friend? With a breakdown voltage of ~5 kV, diamond-based devices may hold the key to higher efficiency in power systems.

10 hours ago by Aaron Carman

Cerabyte Aims to Revolutionize Data Storage With Nanodots on Ceramic

Cerebyte uses laser-etched ceramic on glass to produce archival data storage systems rivaling the longevity of ancient cuneiform tablets.

16 hours ago by Duane Benson

Rohm Stretches LiDAR Range With New High-Power Laser Diode

The 120-W infrared high-output laser diode can offer higher precision for distance measurement and spatial recognition in 3D ToF systems.

one day ago by Jake Hertz

ADVANTECH VEGA-X110 MXM 3.1 Type A Embedded GPU Card | New Product Brief

The Advantech VEGA-X110 MXM 3.1 Type A Embedded GPU Card is a robust graphics processing unit powered by the Intel Arc A370M GPU. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!

one day ago by Mouser Electronics

WÜRTH ELEKTRONIK’S Calypso IoT Design Kit | New Product Brief

Würth Elektronik's Calypso IoT Design Kit is a comprehensive solution designed for efficient IoT development. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!

one day ago by Mouser Electronics

A 10 Million Mile Message: Behind NASA’s Deep Space Optical Comms Laser

The optical communication system has successfully received "first light" after sending data by laser to and from far beyond the Moon.

one day ago by Duane Benson

Texas Instruments Serves Up GaN FETs for Smaller Power Converters

As electronics get smaller, TI’s newest GaN chips keep pace by shrinking the size of power electronics such as AC-DC laptop adapters.

one day ago by Aaron Carman

Using the Operating Power Gain to Design a Bilateral RF Amplifier

For newbie RF designers, the field's variety of power gain definitions can cause confusion. This article explains how, why, and when to use the operating power gain definition in RF amplifier design.

2 days ago by Dr. Steve Arar

MCUs, MOSFETs, and Wi-Fi 6E Chips Streamline Smart Automotive Design

Automotive electronics innovations simplify human-machine interaction, power systems, and interconnectivity.

3 days ago by Darshil Patel

Is Every Conductor an Antenna?

Learn how conductive circuit components can function as antennas, even when they aren't intended to.

4 days ago by Robert Keim

ST Demonstrates Smart-Grid Chipset and NB-IoT Module at Enlit Europe

At the Enlit Europe energy forum in Paris, ST highlighted a Prime v1.4-certified chipset for smart metering and an NB-IoT module for mobile devices.

4 days ago by Arjun Nijhawan

NXP Controller Targets Battery Temperature, Safety

NXP’s battery cell controller offers improved battery monitoring across a range of temperatures and voltages. This article examines why EV battery management is so difficult and details NXP’s battery cell controller.

4 days ago by Jake Hertz

Strengthening Its Silicon Foundation, AWS Releases Two New AI Processors

AWS has unveiled two AI chips to train models faster, cheaper, and more efficiently than predecessors.

5 days ago by Arjun Nijhawan

How To Reduce EMI in Switching-Converters When Spread Spectrum Is Not an Option

Learn five alternatives to spread spectrum for EMI mitigation in switched-mode power supplies: passive and active EMI filtering, slew rate control, advanced packaging, and PCB layout optimization.

5 days ago by Jonathan Riley, Texas Instruments

Infineon Claims First 15 V Trench Power MOSFETs in a PQFN Package

The new FETs aim to provide more efficient operation for lower-power electronic systems.

5 days ago by Jake Hertz

Ingestible Sensor Completes First In-Human Trial to Monitor Vital Signs

MIT has reported the first-ever in-human trial of an ingestible vitals-monitoring pill.

November 29, 2023 by Jake Hertz

Wireless Module or SoC? Cost Considerations in IoT Design

Should your IoT design use a wireless module or a System-on-Chip (SoC)? This article presents a deep dive into the cost implications of each option, assisting you in making an informed, cost-effective decision.

November 29, 2023 by Nthatisi Hlapisi

Microchip Claims New MCUs Raise the Bar on Enhanced Code Security

Microchip has announced a new family of MCUs to increase security and reduce board complexity and cost for monitoring and telemetry applications.

November 28, 2023 by Arjun Nijhawan

The Homebrew Computer Club and the Dawn of the Personal Computer

Major advances in personal computing can be traced back to a 1970s group of hobbyists and aficionados who shared knowledge, circuits, and good times in Menlo Park, California.

November 28, 2023 by Robert Keim