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Looking Down to Go Forward: Ground Penetrating Radar for Autonomous Vehicles

Looking Down to Go Forward: Ground Penetrating Radar for Autonomous Vehicles

Noah Gedrimas and GPR are taking a fresh look—straight down—to improve autonomous navigation. Hear how unique “fingerprints” below the surface provide centimeter-level real-time positioning accuracy for mining, seaports, and maybe your next car.


Researchers Take Inspiration From Superman’s X-Ray Vision for Imaging Chip

Researchers Take Inspiration From Superman’s X-Ray Vision for Imaging Chip

A research team at the University of Texas at Dallas has turned to radar to reveal hidden objects—illuminating the potential of true terahertz imaging.


News Jun 17, 2024 by Aaron Carman
R&S Isolated Probe Tackles Switching Challenges of Complex Signal Types

R&S Isolated Probe Tackles Switching Challenges of Complex Signal Types

The new system supports applications ranging from power converter switching to motor drive analysis.


News Jun 17, 2024 by Jake Hertz
An Introduction to Using Logic Gates in LTspice

An Introduction to Using Logic Gates in LTspice

This article explains how to successfully integrate logic gates into an LTspice simulation.


Codasip Claims ‘Best-in-Class’ RISC-V Core for Power-Conscious Designs

Codasip Claims ‘Best-in-Class’ RISC-V Core for Power-Conscious Designs

The L110 embedded RISC-V processor core is highly configurable using the new Codasip Studio Fusion design automation toolset.


News Jun 14, 2024 by Mike Falter
TI Unveils GaN Device for Motor Energy Efficiency

TI Unveils GaN Device for Motor Energy Efficiency

TI showcased what it calls the industry's first GaN IPM for compact, energy-efficient motors at PCIM 2024 in Germany.


News Jun 14, 2024 by Kevin Clemens
Six Steps for Designing a Custom 3D Printed Electronics Enclosure

Six Steps for Designing a Custom 3D Printed Electronics Enclosure

Rich resources are available today for crafting an enclosure using 3D printing. But where to begin? In this article, learn—step by step—how to design your own custom 3D printed electronics enclosure.


FETs for Industrial and Automotive Applications Dot the PCIM Showfloor

FETs for Industrial and Automotive Applications Dot the PCIM Showfloor

Infineon, Qorvo, and EPC, among many others, are showing off the latest and greatest in FET technology at PCIM Europe.


News Jun 13, 2024 by Lisa Boneta.
Next-Gen IGBTs Offer Efficiency for Solar Inverters, Storage, Motors

Next-Gen IGBTs Offer Efficiency for Solar Inverters, Storage, Motors

Onsemi’s 7th generation IGBT modules simplify design and reduce costs in high-power applications. Onsemi spoke with us about the products unveiled at PCIM 2024 in Germany.


News Jun 12, 2024 by Kevin Clemens
Understanding the Effect of Eddy Currents on the High-Frequency Behavior of Magnetic Cores

Understanding the Effect of Eddy Currents on the High-Frequency Behavior of Magnetic Cores

The formation of eddy currents can cause problems for magnetic cores at high frequencies. To mitigate these undesirable effects, we first need to understand them.


ST Rolls Out IMU Geared for Industrial and Robotic Designs

ST Rolls Out IMU Geared for Industrial and Robotic Designs

The new inertial measurement unit integrates edge processing and analog sensing into a single package.


News Jun 12, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Raspberry Pi’s New Entry-Level AI Kit Leverages Hailo Accelerators

Raspberry Pi’s New Entry-Level AI Kit Leverages Hailo Accelerators

Raspberry Pi has adopted Hailo's edge AI processors as an add-on, giving creators an accessible way to bring AI to their projects.


News Jun 11, 2024 by Darshil Patel
SureCore Balances Power and Cooling Costs With Cryogenic Memory

SureCore Balances Power and Cooling Costs With Cryogenic Memory

SureCore has announced a low-power, cryogenic SRAM to reduce the energy demands of AI workloads on data centers.


News Jun 11, 2024 by Arjun Nijhawan
Synopsys Claims Industry’s First PCI Express 7.0 IP Set

Synopsys Claims Industry’s First PCI Express 7.0 IP Set

Armed with key functions available in separate blocks, designers can get a headstart on PCIe Gen 7 with Synopsys’s newest IP.


News Jun 11, 2024 by Aaron Carman
MIT Discovers Quantum-System-on-Chip to Control Qubits

MIT Discovers Quantum-System-on-Chip to Control Qubits

Using a modular fabrication process, the team created a quantum-system-on-chip that integrates artificial atom qubits onto a semiconductor chip.


News Jun 10, 2024 by Lisa Boneta.
Gordon Bell, the Master Architect of Personal Computers, Dies at 89

Gordon Bell, the Master Architect of Personal Computers, Dies at 89

Gordon Bell, known by many peers as the father of computer architecture, defined the classification framework for the computer industry and helped design the first minicomputers.


News Jun 10, 2024 by Duane Benson
Simulating MOSFET Current-Voltage Characteristics Using Advanced SPICE Models

Simulating MOSFET Current-Voltage Characteristics Using Advanced SPICE Models

In this article, we use a SPICE model for 90 nm CMOS to plot key electrical relationships of an NMOS transistor.


Microchip’s New Plug-and-Play Bluetooth Solutions Lower RF Design Barriers

Microchip’s New Plug-and-Play Bluetooth Solutions Lower RF Design Barriers

Microchip's 12 new Bluetooth Low Energy devices may help designers of all experience levels to incorporate short-range, low-power wireless capabilities into their products.


News Jun 07, 2024 by Mike Falter
Nvidia, Qualcomm, and MediaTek Showcase AI Processors at Computex 2024

Nvidia, Qualcomm, and MediaTek Showcase AI Processors at Computex 2024

Targeting devices ranging from laptops to smart TVs, the newest computing processors bring dedicated AI hardware to varied applications.


News Jun 07, 2024 by Aaron Carman
Intel Makes Way for the AI PC Era With New Lunar Lake Architecture

Intel Makes Way for the AI PC Era With New Lunar Lake Architecture

Intel has adopted a new SoC design that triples the size and quadruples the performance of its AI accelerator.


News Jun 06, 2024 by Jake Hertz