Termed the "tiny switch that almost made it big," MIT's long-forgotten cryotron has inspired a possible replacement to Josephson junctions for quantum computing.
Termed the "tiny switch that almost made it big," MIT's long-forgotten cryotron has inspired a possible replacement to Josephson junctions for quantum computing.
Smaller electronics call for more powerful inspection equipment. If you're building a collection of at-home lab…
Smaller electronics call for more powerful inspection equipment. If you're building a collection of at-home lab equipment, these visual tools may help you see where you're going on minuscule boards.
Electrical engineers have been hard at work contributing to the fight against coronavirus—through medical and…
Electrical engineers have been hard at work contributing to the fight against coronavirus—through medical and diagnostic devices alike. Here’s a look at a few "lab-on-a-chip" highlights.
Learn how to reduce second harmonic distortion by following some guidelines for placing decoupling capacitors in your PCB layout.
Learn how to reduce second harmonic distortion by following some guidelines for placing decoupling capacitors in your PCB layout.
The grant-funded QLSI Project will assess the efficacy of silicon-spin qubits as a manufacturing platform. Why this…
The grant-funded QLSI Project will assess the efficacy of silicon-spin qubits as a manufacturing platform. Why this technology, and what advantages does it have?
Many current P-channel MOSFETs don't cut it for high-voltage applications. To meet the challenge, a new family of PMOS is…
Many current P-channel MOSFETs don't cut it for high-voltage applications. To meet the challenge, a new family of PMOS is claimed to feature 62% lower RDS(on) than comparable devices.
A band of European researchers—now including Infineon—believe they've pinpointed an area of hardware research that…
A band of European researchers—now including Infineon—believe they've pinpointed an area of hardware research that may unlock further quantum computing advancements: a processor based on superconducting qubits.
RF front ends are one of the most important hardware blocks involved in RF design, but they’re not a one-size-fits-all solution.
RF front ends are one of the most important hardware blocks involved in RF design, but they’re not a one-size-fits-all solution.
Leveraging board-level cameras offer a variety of benefits. To help identify the right mix of features and design…
Leveraging board-level cameras offer a variety of benefits. To help identify the right mix of features and design elements, here are some factors to consider when selecting and designing in an embedded machine vision camera.
Researchers in electronics-based prosthetics, from e-skin to bionic hands, are working to bring comfortable and…
Researchers in electronics-based prosthetics, from e-skin to bionic hands, are working to bring comfortable and cutting-edge technology to future mainstream wearers.
ON Semiconductor’s new smart camera is a blend of many of the company's embedded devices, including sensors, cameras,…
ON Semiconductor’s new smart camera is a blend of many of the company's embedded devices, including sensors, cameras, and BLE connectivity.
What is thermal runaway in Li-ion battery systems? And how do battery management systems help mitigate failure for…
What is thermal runaway in Li-ion battery systems? And how do battery management systems help mitigate failure for improved safety? Learn more in this technical article.
Japanese leader in microcontrollers and automotive chips, Renesas, will buy Dialog Semiconductor, one of Apple’s…
Japanese leader in microcontrollers and automotive chips, Renesas, will buy Dialog Semiconductor, one of Apple’s suppliers, in an all-cash deal.
Working closely with ROHM Semiconductor, researchers at Osaka University have developed a device that operates in the…
Working closely with ROHM Semiconductor, researchers at Osaka University have developed a device that operates in the terahertz spectrum to transmit large, uncompressed 8K videos uninterrupted within a 300 GHz bandwidth.
This episode of Tech Specs is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of…
This episode of Tech Specs is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.
Learn the high-level basics of what role battery management systems (BMSs) play in power design and what components are…
Learn the high-level basics of what role battery management systems (BMSs) play in power design and what components are necessary for their basic functions.
Condition-based monitoring is important to consider when designing with vibration in mind, especially in IoT and…
Condition-based monitoring is important to consider when designing with vibration in mind, especially in IoT and industrial applications. A new development platform knits together resources for hardware designers, software engineers, and algorithm developers alike.
Supercapacitors and batteries often work in unison as discrete components. Now, Xidas is augmenting their roles by…
Supercapacitors and batteries often work in unison as discrete components. Now, Xidas is augmenting their roles by integrating these devices together.
For some of us, at-home work may be an extended reality beyond 2020. You’ll need the proper tools to accomplish your goals.
For some of us, at-home work may be an extended reality beyond 2020. You’ll need the proper tools to accomplish your goals.
Paris-based SCALINX has high hopes for its signal conversion ASICs, aiming to become 5G and radar market leaders in Europe.
Paris-based SCALINX has high hopes for its signal conversion ASICs, aiming to become 5G and radar market leaders in Europe.
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