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Software Startup Reimagines CPUs—Not GPUs—as Host for Advanced AI

Software Startup Reimagines CPUs—Not GPUs—as Host for Advanced AI

With its unique "SLIDE" algorithm, ThirdAI has plans to shake up the existing paradigm for AI deep learning.


News Aug 16, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons
GaN Transistors for a Dollar? GaN Overcomes One Major Setback

GaN Transistors for a Dollar? GaN Overcomes One Major Setback

The price of gallium nitride (GaN) transistors has dropped to less than $1.00 USD, becoming a cost-effective option for manufacturers. Could this lower cost finally push silicon from its throne?


Learn How Integrated Solutions Can Increase the Accuracy of Resistive Current Sensing

Learn How Integrated Solutions Can Increase the Accuracy of Resistive Current Sensing

In this article, we’ll discuss why a discrete implementation cannot provide a high accuracy in resistive current sensing.


Baseless Power Modules Clear the Way for a More Electric Aircraft

Baseless Power Modules Clear the Way for a More Electric Aircraft

The push for greener technology keeps aiming higher, this time targeting avionics. Microchip and Clean Skys have teamed up to create a family of baseless power modules.


News Aug 14, 2021 by Tyler Charboneau
MIT and Ericsson Set Goals for Zero-power Devices and a New Field—“Lithionics”

MIT and Ericsson Set Goals for Zero-power Devices and a New Field—“Lithionics”

MIT and Ericsson are doubling down on two projects: 1) Explore the merits of lithium for brain-inspired computing and 2) Find the key to charger-free devices.


News Aug 13, 2021 by Kristijan Nelkovski
Microchip Technology WLR089U0 Low Power LoRa Sub-GHz Module | Featured Product Spotlight

Microchip Technology WLR089U0 Low Power LoRa Sub-GHz Module | Featured Product Spotlight

This Featured Product Spotlight is part of a video series exploring the specifications, applications, and market context of new products.


Teamwork Makes Tiny Implantable Brain-connected Interface Sensors a Reality

Teamwork Makes Tiny Implantable Brain-connected Interface Sensors a Reality

Brain IC implants might sound fictional, but with joint research from top universities and Qualcomm, a new brain-computer interface called "neurograins" has been born.


News Aug 13, 2021 by Jake Hertz
In Its First Public Acquisition, SpaceX Snatches Up Satellite Startup Swarm

In Its First Public Acquisition, SpaceX Snatches Up Satellite Startup Swarm

SpaceX is known to create almost all of its technology in-house. What inspired the tech giant to acquire Swarm's technology?


News Aug 12, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons
Analog Devices Inc. LTM8060 Silent Switcher® μModule® Regulator | New Product Brief

Analog Devices Inc. LTM8060 Silent Switcher® μModule® Regulator | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.


Samsung Stuffs More Tech Into Wearables with Industry’s First 5nm Processor

Samsung Stuffs More Tech Into Wearables with Industry’s First 5nm Processor

The struggle to include more while taking up less space is a major challenge for wearables. Despite that, Samsung is pushing boundaries with the industry's first 5nm processor for wearables.


News Aug 12, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Enabling Industrial Network Design with Time-Sensitive Networking

Enabling Industrial Network Design with Time-Sensitive Networking

OT (operational technology) and IT (informational technology) may have different real-time needs, but they're merged in the TSN (time-sensitive networking) Ethernet-based standards. Learn about the theory and hardware involved in implementing TSN in industrial network design.


Axial-flux Designs Rev Up the Future of Electric Motors

Axial-flux Designs Rev Up the Future of Electric Motors

While electric motors have primarily hinged on radial motor technology over the past 50 years, axial-flux designs are now surging ahead.


Bel Group Signal Transformer / Bel SPDL Ultra-Compact SMD Common Mode Chokes | New Product Brief

Bel Group Signal Transformer / Bel SPDL Ultra-Compact SMD Common Mode Chokes | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.


SENSIRION SEK-SCD41 CO2 Sensor Evaluation Kit | New Product Brief

SENSIRION SEK-SCD41 CO2 Sensor Evaluation Kit | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.


EPCOS / TDK B8272 Ring Core Double Choke | New Product Brief

EPCOS / TDK B8272 Ring Core Double Choke | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.


Turning LED Output to Audio: Glowworm Attack Sheds Light on Hardware Security

Turning LED Output to Audio: Glowworm Attack Sheds Light on Hardware Security

As the world becomes more and more connected, hardware security is essential. Recently, the "Glowworm" attack shows a new and simple crack in security.


News Aug 11, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Using Single-Ended Amplifiers in Low-Side Current Sensing: Error Sources and Layout Tips

Using Single-Ended Amplifiers in Low-Side Current Sensing: Error Sources and Layout Tips

Learn how to use single-ended amplifiers in low-side current sensing, including PCB layout tips and considerations, as well as a layout example based on an op-amp in the SOT23 package.


SILICON LABORATORIES PG22 MCU | New Product Brief

SILICON LABORATORIES PG22 MCU | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.


Researchers Race to (Literally) Dissolve the Issue of E-Waste

Researchers Race to (Literally) Dissolve the Issue of E-Waste

New studies pose the question, "What if we could combat e-waste by dissolving obsolete electronic parts?" Meanwhile, the right-to-repair movement grows.


News Aug 09, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons
DFROBOT DFR0470-ENT LattePanda Single Board Computer | Featured Product Spotlight

DFROBOT DFR0470-ENT LattePanda Single Board Computer | Featured Product Spotlight

This Featured Product Spotlight is part of a video series exploring the specifications, applications, and market context of new products.