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Archaeologists Employ LiDAR to Uncover the Secrets of Long-Lost Empires

Archaeologists Employ LiDAR to Uncover the Secrets of Long-Lost Empires

LiDAR technology in archeology has developed distinctly from LiDAR in ADAS. The most recent find? An ancient Mayan ceremonial site.


News Jun 09, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
A New Partnership Brings Professional Dev Tools to RISC-V Microcontrollers

A New Partnership Brings Professional Dev Tools to RISC-V Microcontrollers

The joint efforts of GigaDevice and IAR Systems may speed the development time when working with RISC-V.


News Jun 04, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
The First Integrated Photon Source to Deliver Large-Scale Quantum Photonics

The First Integrated Photon Source to Deliver Large-Scale Quantum Photonics

Physicists from the University of Bristol in the UK have developed the world’s first integrated photon source with the potential to deliver large-scale quantum photonics.


News May 29, 2020 by Luke James
Arm Ramps Up 5G Portfolio With New CPUs, GPUs, and NPUs

Arm Ramps Up 5G Portfolio With New CPUs, GPUs, and NPUs

With an eye on 5G at the hardware level, Arm is attracting notice from Facebook, Snapchat, Google, and Netflix.


The Features and Applications of LPC5500 Series Microcontrollers

The Features and Applications of LPC5500 Series Microcontrollers

Learn about the LPC5500 series of MCUs, including specs and features, available resources, and applications, which range from automated robots to industrial HMI.


NYU and IBM Researchers Discover a New Spintronics-Based Fast Data Transfer Solution

NYU and IBM Researchers Discover a New Spintronics-Based Fast Data Transfer Solution

Working in collaboration, New York University and IBM Research have studied the use of spintronics as a means to increase the efficiency of both data transfer and storage—thus enhancing the already-fast-growing R&D into spintronics-based software solutions.


News May 27, 2020 by Sam Holland
Half of Americans Now Work Remotely. Intel Is Making a Point That We Need Better Processors

Half of Americans Now Work Remotely. Intel Is Making a Point That We Need Better Processors

If COVID-19 really is "a massive experiment in telecommuting," Intel is showing how more robust processors—like its new processors with built-in Wi-Fi 6—will be key to the success of remote workers.


News May 14, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
Microchip MPLAB Code Coverage | New Product Brief

Microchip MPLAB Code Coverage | 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.


The Role of Last-Level Cache Implementation for SoC Developers

The Role of Last-Level Cache Implementation for SoC Developers

There is a challenge for SoC developers to find ways to navigate the demand of memory in their design. This article looks at how a fourth, or last-level, cache can provide a solution.


Maxim Integrated Himalaya uSLIC Power Modules | Digital Datasheet

Maxim Integrated Himalaya uSLIC Power Modules | 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 May 06, 2020 by Maxim
ADLINK Technology AI Frame Grabber | New Product Brief

ADLINK Technology AI Frame Grabber | 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.


Improving Big Data Processing with Magnetic Circuits

Improving Big Data Processing with Magnetic Circuits

Researchers at the University of Texas’ Cockrell School of Engineering claim to have found a way to make the next generation of smart devices and computers, which will rely on big data processing, more efficient.


News Apr 26, 2020 by Luke James
“Hot Qubits” are Here—And They’re Propelling the Future of Quantum Computing

“Hot Qubits” are Here—And They’re Propelling the Future of Quantum Computing

Within a month, researchers around the world have released landmark studies on qubits operating above absolute zero temperatures. Does this mean commercial quantum computing is on the horizon?


News Apr 25, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
Gaining A Better Understanding of Electronic Band Topologies Through Dirac Matter Materials

Gaining A Better Understanding of Electronic Band Topologies Through Dirac Matter Materials

Physicists at ETH Zurich have established a microscopic mechanism for a material that integrates quantum magnetism and topological electronic properties, connecting magnetism and electronic-band topology.


News Apr 22, 2020 by Luke James
Bitstream Breach: Critical Security Flaw Discovered in FPGA Chips

Bitstream Breach: Critical Security Flaw Discovered in FPGA Chips

Xilinx is one of the world's leading FPGA manufacturers. So, what happens when a critical security vulnerability is discovered in their FPGA chips?


News Apr 20, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
An Ultrathin Electrical Switch Capable of Miniaturizing Computing Devices

An Ultrathin Electrical Switch Capable of Miniaturizing Computing Devices

Researchers at Berkeley Lab and UC Berkeley have developed an antiferromagnetic switch for computer memory and processing applications that does not compromise on performance.


News Apr 17, 2020 by Luke James
New Measurement Protocols Introduced for Categorizing Quantum States

New Measurement Protocols Introduced for Categorizing Quantum States

A new protocol for defining quantum states can be directly applied in existing experimental platforms for quantum computing.


News Apr 16, 2020 by Luke James
Photonic Breakthrough: A New Light-Emitting Silicon Eliminates Heat in PCB Design

Photonic Breakthrough: A New Light-Emitting Silicon Eliminates Heat in PCB Design

Can you imagine a world in which heat wasn't an issue when designing with silicon data chips?


News Apr 10, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
The Longer the PCB Trace, the Greater the Signal Distortion. Redrivers Can Help

The Longer the PCB Trace, the Greater the Signal Distortion. Redrivers Can Help

Laptop or desktop PC designers know the woes of USB signal loss down a 12-inch PCB trace. The good news is there's a device purpose-built to strengthen signals the whole way across.


News Apr 10, 2020 by Dr. Steve Arar
Researchers Scale HF Signal Capability to Achieve Terabits-Per-Second Data Links

Researchers Scale HF Signal Capability to Achieve Terabits-Per-Second Data Links

Researchers have developed a prototype system that in theory could increase data transfer speeds to highs of 10 terabits per second.


News Apr 08, 2020 by Luke James