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Intel Makes Its Debut Into Automotive Discrete GPUs

Intel Makes Its Debut Into Automotive Discrete GPUs

Automakers can now choose an Intel SDV SoC and later add a discrete GPU to handle larger compute workloads.


News Aug 12, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Understanding Haptic Technology and the Use of Piezoelectric Actuators

Understanding Haptic Technology and the Use of Piezoelectric Actuators

Haptic feedback systems using piezo-based actuators are important for a variety of applications, especially automotive. Learn the challenges and the solutions to be considered for this technology.


A Look Back at 50 Years With the UPC Barcode

A Look Back at 50 Years With the UPC Barcode

The humble universal product code has passed the 50-year mark as a key tool in the retail sales industry.


News Aug 09, 2024 by Duane Benson
Memory Leaders Rise to Meet the Storage Challenges of AI

Memory Leaders Rise to Meet the Storage Challenges of AI

At this year's Future of Memory and Storage show, Microchip, Micron, and Samsung presented new memory solutions in the age of AI—from SSD controllers to LPDDR5X DRAM.


News Aug 08, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Rohm Announces the ‘Industry’s Smallest’ CMOS Op Amp

Rohm Announces the ‘Industry’s Smallest’ CMOS Op Amp

Rohm designed the new 0.88 mm x 0.58 mm rail-to-rail op amp for devices where space is at a premium, such as smartphones and IoT devices.


News Aug 08, 2024 by Duane Benson
New E-Fuses Bring Intelligence to the Fuse and Circuit Breaker Worlds

New E-Fuses Bring Intelligence to the Fuse and Circuit Breaker Worlds

These new e-fuse offerings from Toshiba, Nexperia, and STMicroelectronics serve manifold applications: laptops, vehicles, datacenters, and beyond.


News Aug 07, 2024 by Duane Benson
Introduction to the Common-Drain Amplifier: Small-Signal Behavior

Introduction to the Common-Drain Amplifier: Small-Signal Behavior

The common-drain amplifier is a single-stage configuration that uses the gate as its input and the source as its output. Learn about its small-signal characteristics in this article.


TI’s Smallest Display Controller Enables 4K UHD Projection Anywhere

TI’s Smallest Display Controller Enables 4K UHD Projection Anywhere

At the width of a pencil eraser, the new digital light processing chipset may enable the "smallest, fastest, and lowest-power 4K ultra-high-definition (UHD) projectors ever".


News Aug 06, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Rohm Blends Analog and Digital for Optimal Power Control

Rohm Blends Analog and Digital for Optimal Power Control

LogiCoA provides digital precision with power consumption equivalent to analog power supplies.


News Aug 06, 2024 by Jake Hertz
EV Battery Test System Improves Production Capacity

EV Battery Test System Improves Production Capacity

Tektronix EA Elektro-Automatik’s enhanced battery test system conserves production floor space and increases battery testing throughput.


News Aug 05, 2024 by Mike Falter
Micron, SK Hynix, and Others Debut Memory Firsts Ahead of Storage Show

Micron, SK Hynix, and Others Debut Memory Firsts Ahead of Storage Show

This week, memory makers big and small have rolled out NAND Flash, MRAM, and DDR innovations ahead of the rebranded Future of Memory Storage show.


News Aug 05, 2024 by Duane Benson
Rethinking MCU Architectures for the AI Era

Rethinking MCU Architectures for the AI Era

MCUs that only do control tasks are one thing. But in today’s AI age, a truly AI-enabled MCU needs to offer more. Learn the important factors—from optimized neural processing units (NPUs) to power efficient architectures to clever memory topologies.


Digilent Unveils Its First All-in-One Test Workbench

Digilent Unveils Its First All-in-One Test Workbench

The new mixed-signal oscilloscopes also integrate a CAT II digital multimeter, three programmable power supplies, a dedicated trigger line, and an arbitrary waveform generator.


News Aug 02, 2024 by Jake Hertz
From Automation to Automotives: The Latest in Interconnect Solutions

From Automation to Automotives: The Latest in Interconnect Solutions

New interconnect solutions showcase the industry's commitment to meeting the dynamic needs of factories, cars, Ethernet, and beyond.


News Aug 02, 2024 by Darshil Patel
Qualcomm Brings 5G and Long Battery Life to Billions of Smartphone Users

Qualcomm Brings 5G and Long Battery Life to Billions of Smartphone Users

Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 platform brings 5G data, fast charging, and improved memory performance to low-cost phones worldwide.


News Aug 01, 2024 by Duane Benson
Omron Electronics D2LS Switches | New Product Brief

Omron Electronics D2LS Switches | New Product Brief

Omron Electronics D2LS Switches are ultra-subminiature, surface-mount switches designed for durability and compactness, measuring just 8.6mm x 4.8mm x 3.0mm. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Nordic Semiconductor nRF9161 System-in-Package (SiP) | New Product Brief

Nordic Semiconductor nRF9161 System-in-Package (SiP) | New Product Brief

Nordic Semiconductor nRF9161 System-in-Package (SiP) provides a comprehensive solution for cellular IoT and DECT NR+ applications. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Ezurio SONA™ MT320 Wi-Fi 6 and BLUETOOTH® 5.4 Modules | New Product Brief

Ezurio SONA™ MT320 Wi-Fi 6 and BLUETOOTH® 5.4 Modules | New Product Brief

Ezurio SONA™ MT320 Wi-Fi 6 and BLUETOOTH® 5.4 Modules are industrial-grade connectivity solutions, leveraging the MediaTek Filogic 320 chipset. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


The Good and Bad of Grounded Copper Pour: The EMC Perspective

The Good and Bad of Grounded Copper Pour: The EMC Perspective

In PCB design, using grounded copper pour can be a double-edged sword. Learn how to make smart design decisions on balancing copper layers, preventing dead copper issues, and enhancing PCB performance.


Researchers Advance Thermal Imaging for Military, Medical Infrared Thermography

Researchers Advance Thermal Imaging for Military, Medical Infrared Thermography

Using a non-contact thermometer with a near-infrared (NIR) spectrometer, the team eliminated the need for precise emissivity values.


News Jul 31, 2024 by Jake Hertz