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MIT’s Tiny Wireless Antennas Use Light to Monitor How Cells Talk

MIT’s Tiny Wireless Antennas Use Light to Monitor How Cells Talk

The wireless antennas use light to detect minute electrical signals in liquid environments, showing promise for biosensing in medical diagnoses and treatments.


News Jan 30, 2025 by Luke James
NXP Launches Tiny Secure Authenticator IC Based on RISC-V

NXP Launches Tiny Secure Authenticator IC Based on RISC-V

With a RISC-V core and cryptographic support, the EdgeLock A30 provides security in a small package.


News Jan 29, 2025 by Aaron Carman
How Do Switching Modulators Generate AM Signals?

How Do Switching Modulators Generate AM Signals?

Using the example of a diode-bridge modulator, we examine the basic principles of switching modulators for AM signal generation.


One Month Into 2025, Business Deals Fire Up the Semiconductor Industry

One Month Into 2025, Business Deals Fire Up the Semiconductor Industry

From Cadence taking over Secure-IC to Quantum Brilliance pocketing $20 million in funding, the semiconductor is already making big moves this year.


News Jan 28, 2025 by Luke James
In Memoriam: Donald Bitzer, the Father of PLATO and Plasma Displays

In Memoriam: Donald Bitzer, the Father of PLATO and Plasma Displays

Donald Bitzer, a monumental figure in plasma display technology and computer-assisted education, passed away last month at the age of 90.


News Jan 28, 2025 by Luke James
Wolfspeed Equips New SiC MOSFETs for High-Power, ‘Real-World Conditions’

Wolfspeed Equips New SiC MOSFETs for High-Power, ‘Real-World Conditions’

The company's fourth generation of SiC MOSFETs comes with new upgrades to reverse recovery transients and lower RDS(on).


News Jan 27, 2025 by Jake Hertz
ST’s Full-Bridge DC Motor Driver Integrates Real-Time Diagnostics

ST’s Full-Bridge DC Motor Driver Integrates Real-Time Diagnostics

With current sensing, integrated diagnostics, and high efficiency, the VNH3090AQ is built to simplify motor designs, especially in zonal architectures.


News Jan 27, 2025 by Aaron Carman
Introduction to Near-Field Probes and Their Use in EMC Troubleshooting

Introduction to Near-Field Probes and Their Use in EMC Troubleshooting

Learn about the working principles of near-field probes and their applications in troubleshooting EMI issues.


Rohm Claims ‘Smallest’ Terahertz Wave Oscillation and Detection Devices

Rohm Claims ‘Smallest’ Terahertz Wave Oscillation and Detection Devices

You thought mmWave was high frequency? Rohm's new devices bring Terahertz into the realm of practicality.


News Jan 24, 2025 by Aaron Carman
Microchip Tackles Specialized Computing With PCIe 4.0 Switches

Microchip Tackles Specialized Computing With PCIe 4.0 Switches

The new family of 16-lane switches takes aim at Level 2+ ADAS and video processing in industrial applications.


News Jan 24, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Chiplet Summit 2025 Nods to a Bright Future for Disaggregated Computing

Chiplet Summit 2025 Nods to a Bright Future for Disaggregated Computing

New solutions from big names like Arm and Keysight and up-and-comers like Numem were telling highlights from this year’s conference.


News Jan 23, 2025 by Jake Hertz
TE Connectivity’s IoT Wireless Vibration Sensors | New Product Brief

TE Connectivity’s IoT Wireless Vibration Sensors | New Product Brief

TE Connectivity's IoT Wireless Vibration Sensors in the 85x1N (BLE 5.0) and 89x1N (LoRaWAN® Class A) series, deliver precise and reliable industrial monitoring solutions. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


U-blox Debuts Wi-Fi 7 Module for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

U-blox Debuts Wi-Fi 7 Module for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

U-blox designed its first automotive-grade Wi-Fi 7 module to enhance in-vehicle connectivity with high throughput, low latency, and support for multiple users.


News Jan 23, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Infineon Unveils Motor Control and Power Conversion MCUs for the WBG Era

Infineon Unveils Motor Control and Power Conversion MCUs for the WBG Era

The new MCU family comes in Entry and Main Line products, giving designers a scalable range of performance and memory options.


News Jan 22, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Amphenol LTD RAPTOR Connectors | New Product Brief

Amphenol LTD RAPTOR Connectors | New Product Brief

Amphenol LTD RAPTOR Connectors are designed for high-voltage, high-current systems, offering exceptional durability and performance for applications like e-flight, electric vertical take-off and landing (e-VTOL), and hybrid systems. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Rethinking Computational Storage: Unlock the Processing Power of SSDs

Rethinking Computational Storage: Unlock the Processing Power of SSDs

Generic concepts of computational storage are a dead end, but targeted accelerators leveraging the massive on-board bandwidth of solid-state drives may benefit high-performance computing.


CES Exclusive: Why SiTime Believes Silicon Is the Future of Timing

CES Exclusive: Why SiTime Believes Silicon Is the Future of Timing

In an exclusive interview with the SiTime team, we discussed the benefits of MEMS-based timing solutions over their quartz-oscillator counterparts.


News Jan 21, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Rohm Crafts Tiny 1 kW Infrared Laser Diode for LiDAR

Rohm Crafts Tiny 1 kW Infrared Laser Diode for LiDAR

The eight-channel, 125 W laser diode SMD array improves the measurement distance and resolution in LiDAR applications.


News Jan 21, 2025 by Charles Lee
Technology and AI Leap Ahead, While Societal Institutions Race To Catch Up

Technology and AI Leap Ahead, While Societal Institutions Race To Catch Up

Dr. Amar Gupta has applied technology and AI to a range of problems, from banking to telemedicine. He is at the forefront of solving institutional, legal, and political challenges that come with applying new technology to key societal problems.


Nordic Uses CES 2025 to Springboard Into End-to-End IoT Connectivity

Nordic Uses CES 2025 to Springboard Into End-to-End IoT Connectivity

In this CES exclusive, All About Circuits met with Nordic Semiconductor team to learn how the company plans to expand beyond its Bluetooth roots.


News Jan 20, 2025 by Jake Hertz