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Using the Available Power Gain to Design a Bilateral Low-Noise Amplifier

Using the Available Power Gain to Design a Bilateral Low-Noise Amplifier

Learn how the available power gain concept can help us solve the problem of designing a bilateral RF amplifier for a specified gain and noise figure.


Building and Certifying an Open-Source IoT Controller, Part 1

Building and Certifying an Open-Source IoT Controller, Part 1

In this four-part series, we walk through the development of the Anthilla Controller, an open-source IoT hardware platform. Part 1 introduces the project's specifications and explains key design decisions.


Murata Introduces Novel Parasitic Antenna Element Coupling Device

Murata Introduces Novel Parasitic Antenna Element Coupling Device

At 1 mm x 5 mm, the new passive is the first of its kind designed for size-constrained Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 products.


News Dec 15, 2023 by Duane Benson
New Microchip MCU Family Tackles System Noise, Vibration, and Harshness

New Microchip MCU Family Tackles System Noise, Vibration, and Harshness

Microchip’s newest MCUs include advanced timer/counter modules to streamline motor control, predictive maintenance, home automation, and more.


News Dec 14, 2023 by Aaron Carman
Leveraging Advanced Microcontroller Features to Improve Industrial Fan Performance

Leveraging Advanced Microcontroller Features to Improve Industrial Fan Performance

Getting the most performance out of industrial fans can be a tricky task. In this article, learn how dedicated microcontroller features can smooth the way to implement advanced algorithms such as Field-Oriented Control (FOC).


SiTime Releases MEMS Oven-Controlled Oscillators as GPS Fail-Safe

SiTime Releases MEMS Oven-Controlled Oscillators as GPS Fail-Safe

This ruggedized version of SiTime's Epoch platform acts as a holdover when GPS signals drop because of inclement weather, spoofing, jamming, or other disruptions. 


News Dec 13, 2023 by Arjun Nijhawan
P-DUKE RED40U and RCD10U DC/DC Converter | Tech Explainer

P-DUKE RED40U and RCD10U DC/DC Converter | Tech Explainer

P-Duke, an industry leader in power conversion solutions, meets this escalating demand for improved performance and dependability with their new RCD10U and RED40U ultra-wide input DC-to-DC converters.


Learn About Designing Unilateral Low-Noise Amplifiers

Learn About Designing Unilateral Low-Noise Amplifiers

In this article, we learn about noise parameters and use Smith charts to design a unilateral low-noise amplifier (LNA) for a specified gain.


‘Drone With Ears’ Uses MEMS Microphones to Hear Disaster Victims

‘Drone With Ears’ Uses MEMS Microphones to Hear Disaster Victims

You’ve heard of eye in the sky, but this new drone uses hearing to locate disaster victims.


News Dec 13, 2023 by Aaron Carman
Kinara Aims Its Tiny Ara-2 Processor at Big Generative Edge AI Workloads

Kinara Aims Its Tiny Ara-2 Processor at Big Generative Edge AI Workloads

Boasting a cost-effective approach, today Kinara is rolling out its new edge AI processor designed to take on the demanding workloads brought on by generative AI.


News Dec 12, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Exclusive: A Closer Look at IBM’s Heron and Condor Quantum Processors

Exclusive: A Closer Look at IBM’s Heron and Condor Quantum Processors

In this All About Circuits exclusive, we interviewed IBM Quantum's chief technology officer to hear more details about the company's newest quantum processors—one of which IBM calls its "most performant quantum processor in the world".


News Dec 12, 2023 by Ingrid Fadelli
Ambarella Doubles Down on AI in Autonomous Driving Software Stack & SoC

Ambarella Doubles Down on AI in Autonomous Driving Software Stack & SoC

Today, Ambarella announced that it has co-developed a new neural network processing stack and chip family for AI computing in autonomous vehicles.


News Dec 12, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Supercapacitors Extend Operating Life of Battery-Powered Devices

Supercapacitors Extend Operating Life of Battery-Powered Devices

High-energy and power-dense supercapacitor technologies from Kyocera AVX and Littelfuse help with power management and extend operating times for battery-powered devices and systems.


News Dec 11, 2023 by Mike Falter
ST Releases Free AI Development Tool for All ST Cortex-M Devices

ST Releases Free AI Development Tool for All ST Cortex-M Devices

STMicroelectronics has announced new AI software libraries for unlimited deployment on any STM32 microcontroller—free of charge.


News Dec 11, 2023 by Duane Benson
A Look Back on 50 Years With the Cellphone

A Look Back on 50 Years With the Cellphone

As we look back on 2023, we give tribute to the 50th anniversary of the cellphone. After half a century, this device is almost unrecognizable from its two-pound form in the 70s and 80s.


News Dec 11, 2023 by Aaron Carman
Building a Circuit to Measure the Effect of Noise on Audio Signals

Building a Circuit to Measure the Effect of Noise on Audio Signals

This project will cover the design, construction, and testing of an analog filter meeting the ITU-R BS.468-4 specification, which aims to evaluate the disturbing effects of noise on audio broadcast signals.


Projects Dec 10, 2023 by John Woodgate
Growing SiC Demand Elicits New Components and Production Facilities

Growing SiC Demand Elicits New Components and Production Facilities

In this roundup, we highlight how Onsemi, Mitsubishi Electric, and ST have each expanded their SiC capacity.


News Dec 09, 2023 by Darshil Patel
Introduction to Pressure Transducers

Introduction to Pressure Transducers

Learn about pressure transducers: devices used in a variety of industrial, medical, automotive, and consumer applications to sense pressure and convert it into electrical energy.


CHIPS Act Gets a Boost With the Semiconductor Technology Pilot Program

CHIPS Act Gets a Boost With the Semiconductor Technology Pilot Program

The new program from the USPTO aims to jump-start research, development, and investment in the domestic semiconductor industry.


News Dec 08, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Nexperia Makes Its Debut Into the SiC MOSFET Market

Nexperia Makes Its Debut Into the SiC MOSFET Market

The new 1,200 V SiC MOSFETs are the first product of Nexperia's recent partnership with Mitsubishi Electric.


News Dec 07, 2023 by Arjun Nijhawan