Responsible for the modern stereo and an advanced World War II radar, Alan Blumlein revolutionized sound engineering.
Responsible for the modern stereo and an advanced World War II radar, Alan Blumlein revolutionized sound engineering.
NIST researchers recently built a custom headphone-like structure to boost the sensitivity of an atomic radio receiver a…
NIST researchers recently built a custom headphone-like structure to boost the sensitivity of an atomic radio receiver a hundredfold.
This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of…
This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.
While balanced armature speakers have been a leading technology in true wireless earbuds, MEMS microspeakers are…
While balanced armature speakers have been a leading technology in true wireless earbuds, MEMS microspeakers are beginning to peak in popularity.
Learn about charge amplifier limitations at low frequencies, the effects of time constants, and how the drift phenomenon…
Learn about charge amplifier limitations at low frequencies, the effects of time constants, and how the drift phenomenon can also introduce errors in low-frequency measurements.
Learn about charge amplifiers which are used for charge output conversion of a piezoelectric sensor into a usable voltage signal.
Learn about charge amplifiers which are used for charge output conversion of a piezoelectric sensor into a usable voltage signal.
Three semiconductor companies have recently announced devices aimed at next-gen audio. These ICs aim to enable engineers…
Three semiconductor companies have recently announced devices aimed at next-gen audio. These ICs aim to enable engineers to improve the quality and capabilities of their audio system designs.
Six months after its Arm Total Solutions for IoT rollout, today Arm is growing the initiative with a new Cortex-M…
Six months after its Arm Total Solutions for IoT rollout, today Arm is growing the initiative with a new Cortex-M processor, expanded ecosystem tools, and new virtual hardware—all aimed at IoT.
Learn about how system nonlinearity creates distortion in audio signals that impacts the sounds we hear. We will examine…
Learn about how system nonlinearity creates distortion in audio signals that impacts the sounds we hear. We will examine sine waves, harmonics, and intermodulation distortion.
As 2021 draws to a close, let's reflect on what this year brought to the table, both in the form of technology and…
As 2021 draws to a close, let's reflect on what this year brought to the table, both in the form of technology and industry trends.
Learn about frequency response and bandwidth specification of MEMS accelerometers.
Learn about frequency response and bandwidth specification of MEMS accelerometers.
As 2021 comes to a close, STMicroelectronics, GaN Systems, and EPC push through final gallium nitride (GaN) based…
As 2021 comes to a close, STMicroelectronics, GaN Systems, and EPC push through final gallium nitride (GaN) based products. Could 2022 usher in even more GaN innovations?
A new codec, LC3, included in Cadence's HiFi 1 DSP, is set to bring new features for designers to exploit in their…
A new codec, LC3, included in Cadence's HiFi 1 DSP, is set to bring new features for designers to exploit in their Bluetooth Audio (LE Audio) profile applications, including Multi-Stream and Broadcast audio.
Qualcomm’s new BAW filter for the C-band complements its existing SAW filter technology. Qualcomm’s portfolio now…
Qualcomm’s new BAW filter for the C-band complements its existing SAW filter technology. Qualcomm’s portfolio now differentiates frequencies from 600 MHz to 7.2 GHz.
Distracted by the noise caused by the many appliances in your home? TI’s newest BLDC motor drivers claim to quiet…
Distracted by the noise caused by the many appliances in your home? TI’s newest BLDC motor drivers claim to quiet appliances by up to 3.3 dBA using trapezoidal and field-oriented control.
As the world becomes more and more connected, hardware security is essential. Recently, the "Glowworm" attack shows a new…
As the world becomes more and more connected, hardware security is essential. Recently, the "Glowworm" attack shows a new and simple crack in security.
This article provides a general understanding of what DSP is, how it works, and what advantages it can offer. To…
This article provides a general understanding of what DSP is, how it works, and what advantages it can offer. To appreciate the advantages of DSP, let’s first have a look at the conventional method of signal processing, i.e., analog signal processing.
In an effort for improved quality and lower power, TDK has released three new MEMS microphone solutions. How are these…
In an effort for improved quality and lower power, TDK has released three new MEMS microphone solutions. How are these microphones pushing the limits of MEMS technology?
MUS-IC, ROHM Semiconductor’s specialized family of audio electronics has a new member: a 32-bit DAC designed for…
MUS-IC, ROHM Semiconductor’s specialized family of audio electronics has a new member: a 32-bit DAC designed for high-res playback. What does this DAC teach us about the tenets of Hi-Fi electronics?
NASA's infrasound microphone allows pilots and air traffic control to identify aircraft wake vortices, clear air…
NASA's infrasound microphone allows pilots and air traffic control to identify aircraft wake vortices, clear air turbulence, and tornadoes hundreds of miles away.
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