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LITTELFUSE In-Line ATO® & Mini Fuse® Holder | New Product Brief

LITTELFUSE In-Line ATO® & Mini Fuse® Holder | New Product Brief

The Littelfuse Sealed In-Line ATO® and Mini Fuse® Holders are top-notch solutions designed specifically for challenging automotive applications. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Atop Two Hawaiian Mountains, NIST Proves Ultra-Precise Timing Solution

Atop Two Hawaiian Mountains, NIST Proves Ultra-Precise Timing Solution

NIST recently developed a laser frequency comb technique that could realize synchronized clocks across the planet with femtosecond accuracy.


News Jul 24, 2023 by Kristijan Nelkovski
Design of an Unweighted Audio Filter with Flat Frequency Response

Design of an Unweighted Audio Filter with Flat Frequency Response

This article presents the design of an unweighted (Z-weighted) audio filter with a flat frequency response from 20 Hz to 20 kHz for the measurement of audio noise.


Projects Jul 23, 2023 by John Woodgate
Three T&M Tools Speed Verification for Data-heavy Applications

Three T&M Tools Speed Verification for Data-heavy Applications

Some of the biggest names in testing equipment have released new tools to accelerate verification for communication chips, PCIe cables, wide bandgap devices, and more.


News Jul 22, 2023 by Kristijan Nelkovski
ATT and GATT—How Bluetooth LE Devices Store Data

ATT and GATT—How Bluetooth LE Devices Store Data

Learn how ATT and GATT protocols help Bluetooth LE devices store and manage data, making it easier for connected devices to work together seamlessly.


IEEE Certifies Li-Fi, the Light-based Communications Standard

IEEE Certifies Li-Fi, the Light-based Communications Standard

The IEEE has certified the first standard for Li-Fi, a high-speed digital communication standard in the infrared (IR), visual light, and ultraviolet (UV) spectrums.


News Jul 21, 2023 by Duane Benson
Infineon Welcomes New Devices to Fleet of Automotive Ferroelectric RAM

Infineon Welcomes New Devices to Fleet of Automotive Ferroelectric RAM

Rising to meet the automotive sector’s need for a long memory lifetime and fast data logging, Infineon has introduced two new FRAM devices.


News Jul 20, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Sensor Technology Tackles Air Quality Challenges in the Industrial Realm

Sensor Technology Tackles Air Quality Challenges in the Industrial Realm

As we better understand the dangers of poor indoor air quality, engineers are looking to sensor technologies for detection and monitoring.


STMicroelectronics Revs Up Production on New PowerGaN Transistors

STMicroelectronics Revs Up Production on New PowerGaN Transistors

As electronics become smaller, ST’s latest transistor family stands to shrink power electronics in tandem.


News Jul 19, 2023 by Aaron Carman
Lossy Transmission Lines: Introduction to the Skin Effect

Lossy Transmission Lines: Introduction to the Skin Effect

This article introduces high-frequency conductor losses in transmission lines caused by a phenomenon known as the skin effect.


With New PHY Transceivers, Microchip Progresses Automotive Ethernet

With New PHY Transceivers, Microchip Progresses Automotive Ethernet

Microchip is rising to meet the high goals of the newest IEEE automotive Ethernet standard: 10BASE-T1S.


News Jul 18, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Body Voltage Monitor Brings ESD Protection to Electronics Manufacturing

Body Voltage Monitor Brings ESD Protection to Electronics Manufacturing

Claimed to be the first of its kind, the StatIQ Band from Iona Tech continuously monitors body voltage to prevent ESD events on electronics manufacturing floors.


News Jul 18, 2023 by Jake Hertz
At DAC 2023, EDA Tools Roll Aimed at Next-gen IC Design and Verification

At DAC 2023, EDA Tools Roll Aimed at Next-gen IC Design and Verification

A slew of new electronic design automation (EDA) tools and resources for IC design and verification were debuted at last week’s DAC 2023 event. Here’s a sampling.


News Jul 17, 2023 by Darshil Patel
Keysight’s New SMU Promises to Accelerate Semiconductor Characterization

Keysight’s New SMU Promises to Accelerate Semiconductor Characterization

Digital designers can substitute complex multichannel test setups for a single-package, high-density test solution.


News Jul 17, 2023 by Aaron Carman
Vulnerabilities and Attacks on Bluetooth LE Devices—Reviewing Recent Info

Vulnerabilities and Attacks on Bluetooth LE Devices—Reviewing Recent Info

To understand known vulnerabilities and attacks on Bluetooth LE devices, we review some studies from the past 4+ years.


What Is a Switching Voltage Regulator?

What Is a Switching Voltage Regulator?

Switching regulators are an essential circuit for efficiently generating stable supply voltages and for translating voltages up or down.


From Vegas’ Newest Attraction to Vehicle Displays, LEDs Make a Bright Impact

From Vegas’ Newest Attraction to Vehicle Displays, LEDs Make a Bright Impact

LEDs have come a long way from their first commercial form in the 60s. Now, this lighting technology is illuminating the driving experience and enabling stunning attractions in the world's flashiest city.


News Jul 14, 2023 by Jake Hertz
The Story of the (Very Expensive) E-Newspaper Display That Updates Daily

The Story of the (Very Expensive) E-Newspaper Display That Updates Daily

A hobby e-paper project turned commercial product will display the front page of your favorite newspaper as functional wall art with the simplest user interface ever: none.


News Jul 13, 2023 by Duane Benson
Nexperia Gives Coin-cell Batteries Big Surge With Battery-boosting ICs

Nexperia Gives Coin-cell Batteries Big Surge With Battery-boosting ICs

New battery management ICs may provide efficient operating points for the smallest batteries.


News Jul 13, 2023 by Aaron Carman
Rambus Serves up Quantum-safe IP Solutions To Fend off Attacks

Rambus Serves up Quantum-safe IP Solutions To Fend off Attacks

The new Root of Trust IP from Rambus offers post-quantum cryptography hardware solutions.


News Jul 12, 2023 by Jake Hertz