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ams OSRAM TMF8806 Time-of-Flight (dToF) sensor module | Featured Product Spotlight

ams OSRAM TMF8806 Time-of-Flight (dToF) sensor module | Featured Product Spotlight

ams OSRAM TMF8806 is a next-generation single-zone direct Time-of-Flight (dToF) sensor module designed for diverse applications, including obstacle detection and collision avoidance in home and industrial robotics. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Microchip Builds Out Portfolio of Capacitive Touch Controllers

Microchip Builds Out Portfolio of Capacitive Touch Controllers

The new 12-button touch controller is Microchip's first chip that uses the I2C interface. 


News Jan 09, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Nordic Shows Off Multi-Sensor Cellular Prototyping Platform

Nordic Shows Off Multi-Sensor Cellular Prototyping Platform

This week, Nordic Semiconductor took to the CES show floor to demonstrate a solution built to make cellular IoT prototyping a breeze.


News Jan 08, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Improving Low Dropout Voltage Regulation Using Remote Sense

Improving Low Dropout Voltage Regulation Using Remote Sense

Learn how remote sensing for low dropout (LDO) regulators can counteract parasitic resistance and inductance in applications with long connections, narrow traces, or high power.


MediaTek Goes All In on First All Big Core Chip for Smartphones

MediaTek Goes All In on First All Big Core Chip for Smartphones

This chip includes an All Big Core CPU architecture, a seven‑core graphics engine, a generative AI NPU, HDR imaging, and a 5G modem.


News Jan 08, 2025 by Luke James
Raspberry Pi Revealed End-of-the-Year Surprise: A Complete Desktop Setup

Raspberry Pi Revealed End-of-the-Year Surprise: A Complete Desktop Setup

The out-of-the-box solution includes an all-in-one personal computer built into a keyboard and a Raspberry Pi monitor.


News Jan 07, 2025 by Kristijan Nelkovski
ams OSRAM SYNIOS® S 2222 LEDs | New Product Brief

ams OSRAM SYNIOS® S 2222 LEDs | New Product Brief

ams OSRAM SYNIOS® S 2222 LEDs feature a compact 2.2mm² design with an enhanced color range for customizable lighting solutions. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


NXP Unlocks Higher IoT Efficiency and Security With New MCUs

NXP Unlocks Higher IoT Efficiency and Security With New MCUs

Announced at CES today, NXP's new series of MCUs consume 3x less power than previous MCX devices with its ultra-low-power sense domain.


News Jan 07, 2025 by Jake Hertz
UW Researchers Make Use of ‘Waste’ Heat With Thermophotovoltaic Device

UW Researchers Make Use of ‘Waste’ Heat With Thermophotovoltaic Device

The near-field device shows promise for harvesting energy from waste heat.


News Jan 06, 2025 by Duane Benson
Renesas Eyes Battery Charging and Power Management With New USB-PD ICs

Renesas Eyes Battery Charging and Power Management With New USB-PD ICs

The buck-boost battery charger and USB-C port controller ICs target power tools, home appliances, and light industrial products.


News Jan 06, 2025 by Charles Lee
TI Reveals Radar Sensor and Audio ICs to Elevate Auto In-Cabin Designs

TI Reveals Radar Sensor and Audio ICs to Elevate Auto In-Cabin Designs

Announced today ahead of CES, Texas Instruments designed the mmWave radar sensor and two audio processors to cater to vehicles ranging from entry-level to luxury.


News Jan 06, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Understanding the Third-Harmonic Peaking Class F Amplifier with Maximally Flat Waveforms

Understanding the Third-Harmonic Peaking Class F Amplifier with Maximally Flat Waveforms

In this article, we derive the design equations for the third-harmonic peaking Class F amplifier with the flattest possible collector voltage waveforms.


Historical Engineers: Godfrey Hounsfield, the Brains Behind the CT Scan

Historical Engineers: Godfrey Hounsfield, the Brains Behind the CT Scan

Who was Godfrey Hounsfield, and how has his work contributed to healthcare? Here’s a look at his life and accomplishments.


News Jan 03, 2025 by Luke James
Sustainable PCB Manufacturing: Eco-Friendly Materials and Practices

Sustainable PCB Manufacturing: Eco-Friendly Materials and Practices

Current initiatives for sustainable PCB manufacturing often focus more on regulatory compliance than environmental responsibility. We will examine those initiatives plus newer ideas that could provide a better path forward for the PCB manufacturing industry.


Industry Weighs in With 2025 Forecasts—Part 2: Company Predictions

Industry Weighs in With 2025 Forecasts—Part 2: Company Predictions

In part 2, we share predictions from a selection of companies on where they see themselves heading in 2025.


News Jan 01, 2025 by Jeff Child
Industry Weighs in With 2025 Forecasts—Part 1: General Predictions

Industry Weighs in With 2025 Forecasts—Part 1: General Predictions

On this New Years Day, we share 2025 predictions from leading companies in our industry.


News Jan 01, 2025 by Jeff Child
Honeywell CSHV Open Loop Current Sensors | New Product Brief

Honeywell CSHV Open Loop Current Sensors | New Product Brief

Honeywell CSHV Open Loop Current Sensors offer high accuracy for ±100A to ±1500A DC measurements, leveraging Hall-effect sensing and stable amplification for consistent performance across temperature ranges. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


How Times Square’s New Year’s Eve Ball Got Its Sparkle

How Times Square’s New Year’s Eve Ball Got Its Sparkle

The Times Square Ball has come far from its first iron-and-wood model. Here's how the New Year's Eve icon has evolved over the past century.


News Dec 31, 2024 by Luke James
2024’s Top Technical Articles and More

2024’s Top Technical Articles and More

As 2024 comes to an end, we look back on the year's most popular technical articles, industry articles, and projects.


News Dec 30, 2024 by Abby Garfinkle
Understanding the Square-Law Modulator for Generating AM Signals

Understanding the Square-Law Modulator for Generating AM Signals

In this article, we explore the foundational concepts of square-law modulators and examine some circuit implementations.