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In Lieu of PIR Detectors, ST’s New IR Sensor Uses Thermal Transistors

In Lieu of PIR Detectors, ST’s New IR Sensor Uses Thermal Transistors

Hoping to heighten motion sensitivity in building automation, ST has released a lens-free IR sensor with micromachined thermal MOSFETs.


News Jul 31, 2023 by Aaron Carman
Understanding Switch-Mode Regulation: The Buck Converter

Understanding Switch-Mode Regulation: The Buck Converter

This article will analyze in detail the operation of a step-down DC/DC voltage converter. Using SPICE simulations, we will investigate the output voltage settling, voltage ripple, and inductor and load currents.


From E-Bikes to Tablets, New GaN Chargers Power Multiple Devices at Once

From E-Bikes to Tablets, New GaN Chargers Power Multiple Devices at Once

GaN chargers are leveraging fundamental wide-bandgap benefits to “transform” the power electronics industry.


News Jul 29, 2023 by Aaron Carman
Twenty Years of PCI Express: The Past, Present, and Future of the Bus

Twenty Years of PCI Express: The Past, Present, and Future of the Bus

As we approach the twentieth anniversary of PCI Express, here is a look back—and forward—at the reigning expansion slot.


News Jul 28, 2023 by Duane Benson
New Temperature Sensor May Simplify Thermal Monitoring for Circuits

New Temperature Sensor May Simplify Thermal Monitoring for Circuits

Researchers at the University of Tokyo recently developed a new type of thermal sensor on a lightweight rolled-plastic base.


News Jul 27, 2023 by Duane Benson
Qorvo Releases Free Circuit Simulation Software, QSPICE

Qorvo Releases Free Circuit Simulation Software, QSPICE

Built with power and analog engineers in mind, Qorvo's new QSPICE software shrinks overall runtimes and offers a reported 100% completion rate.


News Jul 27, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Cadence and Research Partners Build First Binaural Hearing Aid SoC

Cadence and Research Partners Build First Binaural Hearing Aid SoC

Cadence, GlobalFoundries, and several university research teams have developed the Smart Hearing Aid Processor (SmartHeAP), the first SoC to process sound from both ears simultaneously.


News Jul 26, 2023 by Jake Hertz
EM Side-Channel Attacks on Cryptography

EM Side-Channel Attacks on Cryptography

Electromagnetic-based side-channel attacks are non-invasive, meaning the attacker does not need physical access to the device to steal information. We’ll look at how these EM side-channel attacks work.


Three MOSFETs Aim to Unleash Efficiency and Power Density

Three MOSFETs Aim to Unleash Efficiency and Power Density

With a focus on conduction loss, size, and speed, the power MOSFETs may pave the way for unprecedented efficiency and power density in a range of applications.


News Jul 25, 2023 by Darshil Patel
Nanusens Reimagines MEMS Fabrication—With Major Capacitance Payoffs

Nanusens Reimagines MEMS Fabrication—With Major Capacitance Payoffs

By modifying CMOS processing techniques, Nanusens claims to have made a breakthrough in MEMS sensor fabrication.


News Jul 25, 2023 by Abdulwaliy Oyekunle
Choosing a PoE Standard for Designs: PoE, PoE+, and PoE++

Choosing a PoE Standard for Designs: PoE, PoE+, and PoE++

Power over Ethernet standards come with important distinctions for designers to consider when unifying power and connectivity.


News Jul 24, 2023 by Aaron Carman
KYOCERA-AVX SCC High Capacitance Cylindrical SuperCapacitor | New Product Brief

KYOCERA-AVX SCC High Capacitance Cylindrical SuperCapacitor | New Product Brief

KYOCERA AVX SCC series of high-capacitance cylindrical electrochemical double-layer supercapacitors is designed to offer exceptional pulse power handling capabilities. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


LAIRD CONNECTIVITY Lyra 24 Series BLUETOOTH® Module | New Product Brief

LAIRD CONNECTIVITY Lyra 24 Series BLUETOOTH® Module | New Product Brief

Laird Connectivity Lyra 24 Series BLUETOOTH® Modules represent cutting-edge seamless BLE connectivity, offering outstanding RF performance and energy efficiency. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


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