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The CD4017: The Decade Counter That Taught a Generation Sequential Logic

The CD4017: The Decade Counter That Taught a Generation Sequential Logic

RCA's 5-stage Johnson counter with 10 decoded outputs became one of the most built circuits in hobby electronics.


News May 22, 2026 by Luke James
Geehy Debuts First Motor Control MCU on Its New G32F0 Platform

Geehy Debuts First Motor Control MCU on Its New G32F0 Platform

The 64-MHz Cortex-M0+ part includes single-shunt FOC support, dual rail-to-rail op amps, and four programmable comparators in packages as small as QFN20.


News May 21, 2026 by Luke James
The Shift to Edge AI Requires Connector Choices to be Re-Examined

The Shift to Edge AI Requires Connector Choices to be Re-Examined

Edge AI moves is moving processing to harsh environments like UAVs and robotics. Connectors must be rugged, compact, and high-power to meet SWaP-C constraints and ensure safety/reliability.


The Cooling Problem That Could Bottleneck AI

The Cooling Problem That Could Bottleneck AI

A South Korean startup, KoolMicro, is betting that liquid cooling built into the chip package itself is the only way to handle the next generation of GPU heat loads.


News May 20, 2026 by Gordon Feller
Microchip’s 100/1000BASE‑T1 SPE PHYs Pack Security and Safety Features

Microchip’s 100/1000BASE‑T1 SPE PHYs Pack Security and Safety Features

The new 100/1000BASE-T1 transceiver families integrate IEEE 802.1AE-2018 frame security and TSN, targeting ADAS, zonal architectures, and industrial automation.


News May 20, 2026 by Luke James
PCIe 7.0 Roundup: Test and Timing Tools Emerge as Ecosystem Takes Shape

PCIe 7.0 Roundup: Test and Timing Tools Emerge as Ecosystem Takes Shape

To support the transition to PCIe 7.0, three companies have introduced new automated testing applications, ultra-low-jitter clock generators, and protocol analysis platforms to bridge critical gaps in the existing market ecosystem.


News May 19, 2026 by Jake Hertz
Nuvoton Launches Easy-to-Use Tool to Build and Deploy AI on Its MCUs

Nuvoton Launches Easy-to-Use Tool to Build and Deploy AI on Its MCUs

The new GUI tool comes with features for automated AI development and deployment of Nuvotion MCU firmware.


News May 19, 2026 by Duane Benson
Sensing at the Control Level: Leveraging Data for Both Safety and Analytics

Sensing at the Control Level: Leveraging Data for Both Safety and Analytics

Kate Sokolnicki, Global Business Director for Sensing & Safety at Rockwell Automation, discusses the evolution of industrial sensing and the shift toward data-driven manufacturing.


Boost the Power Delivery Potential of USB-C Ports with Protection Switches

Boost the Power Delivery Potential of USB-C Ports with Protection Switches

Learn how innovative technologies like protection switches will be crucial in transitioning to high-power delivery of USB-C ports.


Precision Motion Control with Analog Devices TMC5241 Smart Stepper Motor Drivers and Controllers | Tech Guide

Precision Motion Control with Analog Devices TMC5241 Smart Stepper Motor Drivers and Controllers | Tech Guide

In this Tech Guide, explore how the TMC5241 smart stepper driver enables ultra-smooth, precise, and quiet motion control. Watch now to get started!


new products May 18, 2026 by Mouser
Rohm Announces Compact Wireless Charging Chipset for Wearables

Rohm Announces Compact Wireless Charging Chipset for Wearables

The new NFC wireless charging chipset uses 13.56-MHz technology and an MCU-free architecture to simplify wireless power integration in ultra-compact wearable devices, such as smart rings.


News May 18, 2026 by Austin Futrell
From Tracking Filters to Demodulation: Exploring the Applications of PLLs

From Tracking Filters to Demodulation: Exploring the Applications of PLLs

In this article, we'll learn about several key applications of PLLs in communication systems, including tracking filters, frequency and phase modulation, and FM and AM demodulation.


Ralph Hartley and the Origins of Digital Information Theory

Ralph Hartley and the Origins of Digital Information Theory

Whether designing modulation schemes or modeling entropy, engineers are still guided by Hartley's principle that information can and must be measured.


News May 15, 2026 by Luke James
Rambus Introduces PCIe 7.0 Switch With Time-Division Multiplexing

Rambus Introduces PCIe 7.0 Switch With Time-Division Multiplexing

The new switch IP targets AI and data center SoCs that need to move data efficiently across CPUs, GPUs, accelerators, and NVMe storage without adding more physical lanes.


News May 15, 2026 by Luke James
Cisco Introduces a Universal Quantum Switch for Quantum Networking

Cisco Introduces a Universal Quantum Switch for Quantum Networking

Cisco designed the Universal Quantum Switch to connect quantum systems using different encoding methods, marking a major step toward scalable quantum networking over existing telecom infrastructure.


News May 14, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Edge AI Development Is a Lifecycle Problem

Edge AI Development Is a Lifecycle Problem

Edge AI success is limited by memory and power. Fragmented tools cause failures. Learn how a cohesive, full-lifecycle approach unifying design and deployment is essential for scalable systems.


New Connectors Focus on AI Memory, Rugged Power, and Sealed USB Designs

New Connectors Focus on AI Memory, Rugged Power, and Sealed USB Designs

Attend, Samtec, and Same Sky have recently introduced new connectors that target modular AI memory integration, compact high-current interconnects, and environmentally sealed USB Type-C connectivity.


News May 13, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
RECOM Power REFIN2U/CL Series Flat Panel 1AC Power Supply | New Product Brief

RECOM Power REFIN2U/CL Series Flat Panel 1AC Power Supply | New Product Brief

RECOM Power REFIN2U/CL Series Flat Panel 1AC Power Supply is an ultra-slim, high-efficiency solution designed for space-constrained industrial and automation systems. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


new products May 13, 2026 by Mouser
Altera Intros Upgrade of FPGA AI Suite Enabling Determinism for Physical AI

Altera Intros Upgrade of FPGA AI Suite Enabling Determinism for Physical AI

The new version of FPGA AI Suite is designed to accelerate trained AI models into FPGAs


News May 13, 2026 by Duane Benson
Broadcom Targets Mass-Market Broadband With 10G PON and Wi-Fi 8 SoCs

Broadcom Targets Mass-Market Broadband With 10G PON and Wi-Fi 8 SoCs

Three new chips pair a cost-optimized fiber gateway processor with single-die dual-band Wi-Fi 8 radios, aiming to bring the latest wireless standard to price-sensitive service provider markets.


News May 12, 2026 by Luke James