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New Switch Families Aim to Break Down Complicated Network Infrastructure Walls

New Switch Families Aim to Break Down Complicated Network Infrastructure Walls

Microchip is seeking to cut through the fog of network complexity with two new families—one family of Ethernet switches and one family of PCIe 5.0 switches.


News Feb 05, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Can Solar Electric Vehicles (sEVs) Actually Become a Reality?

Can Solar Electric Vehicles (sEVs) Actually Become a Reality?

One of the prevailing issues with solar electric vehicles (sEVs) is range. What design obstacles must be overcome to make this future vehicle tech a widespread reality?


News Feb 05, 2021 by Dr. Steve Arar
Renesas Hails Fast Wake-Up Times as Key Factor in Low-Power MCUs

Renesas Hails Fast Wake-Up Times as Key Factor in Low-Power MCUs

Renesas recently released 12 new MCUs for IoT and industrial use cases—the key focal point being its wakeup time, along with high performance, low power, and enhanced security.


News Feb 04, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Panasonic ERA-xV Series Thin Film Chip Resistors | AAC Digital Datasheet

Panasonic ERA-xV Series Thin Film Chip Resistors | AAC Digital Datasheet

AAC’s Digital Datasheet video series introduces the specs and applications of components—both new and familiar—straight from their datasheets.


new products Feb 04, 2021 by Panasonic
Ep. 17 | The Maiden Voyage of Virgin Hyperloop with CTO Josh Giegel

Ep. 17 | The Maiden Voyage of Virgin Hyperloop with CTO Josh Giegel

If you think hyperloops are still science fiction, you haven't met Josh Giegel, one of the first "hypernauts" in the world.


Podcasts Feb 04, 2021 by Dave Finch
HARWIN J-Tek & Gecko FPC Assemblies | New Product Brief

HARWIN J-Tek & Gecko FPC Assemblies | 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.


A Cryogenic IC May Be the Answer to Quantum Computer Scalability

A Cryogenic IC May Be the Answer to Quantum Computer Scalability

Temperature has been a long-standing issue in scaling quantum computing. Now, researchers in partnership with Microsoft may have discovered the key to scalability: a cryo-CMOS chip.


News Feb 04, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Understanding and Mitigating Motor Driver Board Parasitics through Simulation

Understanding and Mitigating Motor Driver Board Parasitics through Simulation

This article explores using PSpice for TI to simulate potential causes for parasitic effects in a motor-drive design and offers design tips to mitigate the negative effects common with high-power motor-drive systems.


ANALOG DEVICES INC. ADG5401F Fault Protection SPST Switch | New Product Brief

ANALOG DEVICES INC. ADG5401F Fault Protection SPST Switch | 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.


Panasonic EVP-BB Series Tactile Switches | AAC Digital Datasheet

Panasonic EVP-BB Series Tactile Switches | AAC Digital Datasheet

AAC’s Digital Datasheet video series introduces the specs and applications of components—both new and familiar—straight from their datasheets.


new products Feb 04, 2021 by Panasonic
Intro to Fiber-Optic Communication Systems

Intro to Fiber-Optic Communication Systems

Learn some basic, foundational info about fiber optic communication systems in this primer.


Global Governments Petition Taiwanese Chipmakers for Help Amidst Auto Supply Shortage

Global Governments Petition Taiwanese Chipmakers for Help Amidst Auto Supply Shortage

The Taiwanese government has asked TSMC and other chipmakers to step in and ease the global supply shortage after U.S., European, and Japanese automakers plead for help.


News Feb 03, 2021 by Luke James
Panasonic Low Profile ETQ-P Series Power Choke Coils | AAC Digital Datasheet

Panasonic Low Profile ETQ-P Series Power Choke Coils | AAC Digital Datasheet

AAC’s Digital Datasheet video series introduces the specs and applications of components—both new and familiar—straight from their datasheets.


new products Feb 03, 2021 by Panasonic
MELEXIS MLX75026 QVGA Time-of-Flight Image Sensors | New Product Brief

MELEXIS MLX75026 QVGA Time-of-Flight Image Sensors | 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.


Why the Industry is Demanding FPGAs for Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS)

Why the Industry is Demanding FPGAs for Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS)

Customization and flexibility are key for designing ADAS. Here's why FPGAs are becoming a go-to—as opposed to ASICs, for example.


News Feb 03, 2021 by Jake Hertz
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS LMG1025-Q1EVM Evaluation Module (EVM) | New Product Brief

TEXAS INSTRUMENTS LMG1025-Q1EVM Evaluation Module (EVM) | 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.


Xiaomi Says “Revolutionary” Long-Range Wireless Charging is Here—Critics Say Otherwise

Xiaomi Says “Revolutionary” Long-Range Wireless Charging is Here—Critics Say Otherwise

Xiaomi claims its new smartphone-compatible technology offers wireless charging at a distance—with no stands or charging pads necessary.


News Feb 02, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Amphenol ICC Zhaga Book 18 Compliant FLS Series | Tech Specs

Amphenol ICC Zhaga Book 18 Compliant FLS Series | Tech Specs

This episode of Tech Specs is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.


new products Feb 02, 2021 by TTI, Inc
PHOENIX CONTACT LED Lighting Connectors | New Product Brief

PHOENIX CONTACT LED Lighting Connectors | 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 Sniff Out Common Pitfalls of “Electronic Noses”

Researchers Sniff Out Common Pitfalls of “Electronic Noses”

Sensor R&D has targeted all of the five human senses—including smell. Here are a few ways "electronic noses" have advanced even further in recent months.


News Feb 02, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons