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The Exponential Current–Voltage Relationship in Forward-Conducting Diodes

The Exponential Current–Voltage Relationship in Forward-Conducting Diodes

This article provides foundational information on the electrical behavior of forward-biased diodes.


Using Transfer Learning to Overcome the Barriers Facing Machine Learning in Materials Science

Using Transfer Learning to Overcome the Barriers Facing Machine Learning in Materials Science

Japanese researchers describe how they can predict material properties with small amounts of data by using shotgun transfer learning.


News Feb 15, 2020 by Luke James
Cx Family Common Mode Chokes | Component Highlights

Cx Family Common Mode Chokes | Component Highlights

The Component Highlights series provides a rundown of a component's specs and intended applications.


new products Feb 15, 2020 by Coilcraft
Researchers Create “World’s Smallest Digital PLL Circuit” for Next-Gen 5 nm Semiconductors

Researchers Create “World’s Smallest Digital PLL Circuit” for Next-Gen 5 nm Semiconductors

The scientists at the Tokyo Institute of Technology and Socionext Inc. have implemented PLLs (Phase-Locked Loop) in a 5-nm CMOS process using only digital standard cells.


News Feb 15, 2020 by Cabe Atwell
Panasonic Bluetooth RF Modules | New Product Brief

Panasonic Bluetooth RF Modules | 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.


How Is a Load Line Used in Circuit Design?

How Is a Load Line Used in Circuit Design?

In this entry of our Frequent Engineering Questions (FEQ) series, learn the basics of how a load line can be used in designing circuits.


The Impact of the Coronavirus on Global Electronics Conferences

The Impact of the Coronavirus on Global Electronics Conferences

This article explores how the virus disrupts the circulation of ideas that occurs at worldwide conferences for electrical engineers.


News Feb 14, 2020 by Tyler Charboneau
Arvind Krishna: Getting to Know the New IBM President

Arvind Krishna: Getting to Know the New IBM President

Arvind Krishna has been elected as the new CEO of IBM, succeeding Virginia Rometty who held the role between 2012 and 2020, the first woman to do so.


News Feb 14, 2020 by Luke James
ST Bases New MCUs on Arm TrustZone Technology

ST Bases New MCUs on Arm TrustZone Technology

STMicroelectronics is placing security as a high priority for their new series MCUs based on Arm Cortex-M33.


News Feb 14, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
DRAM, SRAM, FLASH, and a New Form of NVRAM: What’s the Difference?

DRAM, SRAM, FLASH, and a New Form of NVRAM: What’s the Difference?

In this article, we will look at a proposed non-volatile DRAM and how it compares to current memory technologies.


News Feb 14, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
ON Semiconductor Class-D Audio Amplifier | New Product Brief

ON Semiconductor Class-D Audio Amplifier | 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.


What Is a Linear Voltage Regulator?

What Is a Linear Voltage Regulator?

Learn the basics of linear voltage regulators in this bite-sized education brief.


5G Automotive: What We Can Expect and The Challenges with Implementation

5G Automotive: What We Can Expect and The Challenges with Implementation

5G may still have a long way to go, but its potential for connected car applications are already unmistakable.


News Feb 13, 2020 by Sam Holland
Laser Li-Fi May Far Outpace 5G Communications

Laser Li-Fi May Far Outpace 5G Communications

Replacing radio waves with laser light – ‘Li-Fi’ – could soon be used to boost the speed and reach of communications far beyond the limits promised by 5G.


News Feb 13, 2020 by Luke James
Nexperia Says Its Silicon-based ESD Protection Bests Varistors for Automotive Ethernet

Nexperia Says Its Silicon-based ESD Protection Bests Varistors for Automotive Ethernet

Nexperia’s PESD2ETH100-T and PESD2ETH1G-T comply with the Open Alliance SIG’s 100BASE-T1 and 1000BASE-T1 standards.


News Feb 13, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
embedded world 2020 Announces It Will Take Place As Planned Amid Coronavirus Fears

embedded world 2020 Announces It Will Take Place As Planned Amid Coronavirus Fears

All About Circuits received confirmation that a major trade show, Mobile World Congress 2020, had been axed due to coronavirus fears.


News Feb 13, 2020 by Luke James
KEMET Safety-Certified SMD Capacitors | New Product Brief

KEMET Safety-Certified SMD Capacitors | 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.


Analog and Digital Implementation of a Synchronous Demodulator

Analog and Digital Implementation of a Synchronous Demodulator

In this article, we’ll take a look at the analog blocks for implementing the square wave-based synchronous demodulator.


The U.S. Government  Announces Intentions to Heavily Invest in AI and Quantum Technology

The U.S. Government Announces Intentions to Heavily Invest in AI and Quantum Technology

But will it be enough to catch up and compete with China?


News Feb 12, 2020 by Luke James
Panasonic’s Multifunctional Secure IC Addresses Industrial IoT Security Concerns

Panasonic’s Multifunctional Secure IC Addresses Industrial IoT Security Concerns

Panasonic recently announced the development of a multifunctional secure IC with the intent of strengthening IoT and industrial device security.


News Feb 12, 2020 by Sophia Valente