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TI Devises Size-Saving Magnetic Packaging for New Power Modules

TI Devises Size-Saving Magnetic Packaging for New Power Modules

Today Texas Instruments has lifted the curtain on six new DC-DC power supply modules with improved thermal, EMI, and efficiency performance.


News Jul 16, 2024 by Duane Benson
Improving Electronic Design Collaboration by Shifting Left and Right

Improving Electronic Design Collaboration by Shifting Left and Right

Listen in as Ananth Avva, SVP and GM at Altium, explains how new tools and a change in corporate culture allow non-electronics participants to participate and positively influence circuit and PCB design.


New Sensors Target Smartphones, Industrial, and Automotive Designs

New Sensors Target Smartphones, Industrial, and Automotive Designs

Samsung, Sensry, and Melexis recently announced new sensor technology and collaborations aimed at improving performance, power, and protection.


News Jul 15, 2024 by Arjun Nijhawan
Microchip, Infineon, and Qorvo Go to Space With New Rad-Hard Devices

Microchip, Infineon, and Qorvo Go to Space With New Rad-Hard Devices

New transistors, memory devices, and RF modules defy the radiation-saturated conditions of space.


News Jul 15, 2024 by Darshil Patel
Using Permeability to Understand Magnetic Core Saturation

Using Permeability to Understand Magnetic Core Saturation

In this article, we learn about core saturation and why it should be avoided in most applications. We then examine how different ways of defining permeability can help us predict the saturation flux density of a magnetic core.


Solid State Battery Material Offers 100x More Energy Density

Solid State Battery Material Offers 100x More Energy Density

TDK developed the new material for its rechargeable solid-state battery, supporting an energy density of 1,000 Wh/L—100 times more energy density than TDK’s current production variants.


News Jul 12, 2024 by Mike Falter
Siemens Debuts IC Test and Analysis Tool Aimed at Sub-5 nm Process Nodes

Siemens Debuts IC Test and Analysis Tool Aimed at Sub-5 nm Process Nodes

Siemens’ new software can provide more insights into chip failure modes.


News Jul 11, 2024 by Aaron Carman
Allegro’s New Current Sensors Offer Alternative to Traditional Shunts

Allegro’s New Current Sensors Offer Alternative to Traditional Shunts

The new current sensors integrate more features, reducing the need for external components.


News Jul 11, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Makers and Learners Rejoice! Arduino Debuts Plug and Make Kit

Makers and Learners Rejoice! Arduino Debuts Plug and Make Kit

In an effort to reduce the burden of wiring for learning and rapid prototyping, today Arduino has revealed a new system of plug-and-play components leveraging the new UNO R4 with Qwiic connectors and Wi-Fi.


Toshiba Demos New Switching Topology for Non-Isolated DC-DC Converters

Toshiba Demos New Switching Topology for Non-Isolated DC-DC Converters

The new topology eliminates the need for a transformer and significantly reduces the number of capacitors in DC-DC converter ICs.


News Jul 10, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Moving Data Through an LTspice Parallel-Load Shift Register

Moving Data Through an LTspice Parallel-Load Shift Register

This article demonstrates the operation of an LTspice shift register and discusses details of its schematic and timing relationships.


InspireSemi Announces Tapeout of Thunderbird Accelerated Computing Chip

InspireSemi Announces Tapeout of Thunderbird Accelerated Computing Chip

InspireSemi’s new compute chip couples the parallel processing of GPUs with the versatility of CPUs.


News Jul 09, 2024 by Aaron Carman
Voltronics / Knowles J Series Ceramic Chip Trimmer Capacitors | Featured Product Spotlight

Voltronics / Knowles J Series Ceramic Chip Trimmer Capacitors | Featured Product Spotlight

Knowles' Voltronics brand J Series Ceramic Chip Trimmer Capacitors are designed for high performance and stability over time, with minimal capacitance drift. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Kinetic Technologies KTB8400 Switching Voltage Regulators | New Product Brief

Kinetic Technologies KTB8400 Switching Voltage Regulators | New Product Brief

Kinetic Technologies KTB8400 Switching Voltage Regulators is a precision OptiComp™ buck switching regulator with programmable output voltages ranging from 0.6V to 3.345V via I²C. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


TDK AVRH Multilayer Varistors | New Product Brief

TDK AVRH Multilayer Varistors | New Product Brief

TDK AVRH Series Multilayer Chip Varistors are designed for high ESD withstanding voltage, ensuring safety in critical automotive functions such as ADAS. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Taoglas Reveals First GNSS Patch-in-a-Patch Antenna

Taoglas Reveals First GNSS Patch-in-a-Patch Antenna

The new product reduces antenna height by 50% compared to competitive offerings.


News Jul 09, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Microchip Now Offers Full Microprocessor Spectrum, From 8- to 64-bit MPUs

Microchip Now Offers Full Microprocessor Spectrum, From 8- to 64-bit MPUs

With the ability to shift computing resources as needed, Microchip’s new 64-bit, RISC-V processors bring needed flexibility to embedded edge devices.


News Jul 09, 2024 by Aaron Carman
MIT’s Implantable Microphone May Lead to Internal Cochlear Implants

MIT’s Implantable Microphone May Lead to Internal Cochlear Implants

The new tiny biocompatible sensor may overcome one of the last cochlear implant hurdles.


News Jul 08, 2024 by Duane Benson
ST Announces First Embedded SIM to Support New IoT Standard

ST Announces First Embedded SIM to Support New IoT Standard

STMicroelectronics designed its embedded SIM (eSIM) to comply with new GSMA eSIM protocols for IoT deployments.


News Jul 08, 2024 by Mike Falter
Understanding How Laminated Cores Reduce Eddy Current Loss

Understanding How Laminated Cores Reduce Eddy Current Loss

Eddy currents are a major loss mechanism in transformer cores. This article provides both in-depth and simplified explanations of how core laminations work to mitigate the effects of eddy currents.