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AOS Targets Intel Panther Lake With Low-Quiescent-Power Controllers

AOS Targets Intel Panther Lake With Low-Quiescent-Power Controllers

Paired with compact smart power stages, the new digital multiphase controllers may extend notebook battery life by up to an hour.


News May 27, 2026 by Luke James
Broadcom Unveils Integrated Wi-Fi 8- and 50G PON Gateway-ICs for the AI Era

Broadcom Unveils Integrated Wi-Fi 8- and 50G PON Gateway-ICs for the AI Era

Broadcom’s high-integration Wi-Fi 8 & NPU-accelerated 50G PON gateway SoCs aim to build a cohesive, 50 Gbps broadband access ecosystem for the AI-infused home.


News May 27, 2026 by Jeff Child
Three Audio Collaborations Tuning Up the Listening Experience

Three Audio Collaborations Tuning Up the Listening Experience

New audio releases use spatial audio, MEMS, and hybrid designs to improve immersion and sound quality.


News May 26, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
U-blox Spans ADAS L2+ to L4 With Two Automotive GNSS Modules

U-blox Spans ADAS L2+ to L4 With Two Automotive GNSS Modules

U-blox has introduced the ZED-X20K and ZED-A20K GNSS modules for ADAS and autonomous vehicles, targeting scalable positioning and functional safety needs.


News May 26, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Why Gold-Plated Tactile Switches Matter in Next Gen High-End Electronics

Why Gold-Plated Tactile Switches Matter in Next Gen High-End Electronics

Learn how advanced contact materials improve signal integrity, durability, and lifecycle performance in demanding environments


The Many Definitions of Electrical Balance

The Many Definitions of Electrical Balance

In this article, we'll use practical examples to define and demonstrate the concept of electrical balance. In particular, we’ll examine differential signals and coax currents.


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!


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