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High-speed Interfaces Bolster Connectivity in SSD Controllers

High-speed Interfaces Bolster Connectivity in SSD Controllers

The adoption of PCIe Gen4 and USB 3.2 interface technologies shows how controller chips are trying to match the capacity and speed of flash memory they serve in SSD designs.


News Aug 27, 2019 by Majeed Ahmad
TE Connectivity GNSS Antennas | New Product Brief

TE Connectivity GNSS Antennas | 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 Virtual Memory?

What Is Virtual Memory?

This article will explore what virtual memory is, why it exists, and how it works from a high level.


The New Xilinx FPGA Accelerator Card Is Trying to Give Traditional Processors a Run for Their Money

The New Xilinx FPGA Accelerator Card Is Trying to Give Traditional Processors a Run for Their Money

The Alveo U50 adaptable accelerator fits into a PCIe slot, saves power, and improves throughput and latency.


News Aug 14, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Executing Commands in Memory: DRAM Commands

Executing Commands in Memory: DRAM Commands

This article will take a closer look at the commands used to control and interact with DRAM.


Can AI Be Recognized as an Inventor?

Can AI Be Recognized as an Inventor?

AI has many practical applications, includes creating designs and finding optimum solutions. But can an AI own a patent on its own inventions?


News Aug 02, 2019 by Robin Mitchell
In a $1 Billion Deal, Apple and Intel Divide the 5G World

In a $1 Billion Deal, Apple and Intel Divide the 5G World

Apple has offered $1 billion to Intel for a majority share of its modem chip business.


News Jul 30, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Alibaba’s Semiconductor Subsidiary Will Utilize Open-Source RISC-V Core

Alibaba’s Semiconductor Subsidiary Will Utilize Open-Source RISC-V Core

Alibaba is set to produce the next generation of Chinese processors with the RISC-V instead of Arm architecture.


News Jul 29, 2019 by Robin Mitchell
The University of Michigan has Developed a Computer Based on the Memristor

The University of Michigan has Developed a Computer Based on the Memristor

AI on a smartphone? U of M researchers open the door to localized AI processing, even on portable devices.


News Jul 17, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Ricoh Electronics LDO Voltage Regulators | New Product Brief

Ricoh Electronics LDO Voltage Regulators | New Product Brief

The R5116 series includes various protection features for consumer, industrial, and automotive grade variants.


Intel Introduces Pohoiki Beach, a New 64-Chip Neuromorphic System

Intel Introduces Pohoiki Beach, a New 64-Chip Neuromorphic System

Based on the Loihi research chip, Intel's new system is capable of simulating 8-million neurons.


News Jul 15, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Dr. Neal Koblitz: Independent Co-creator of Elliptic Curve Cryptography

Dr. Neal Koblitz: Independent Co-creator of Elliptic Curve Cryptography

Neal Koblitz and Victor Miller independently co-discovered elliptic-curve cryptography. In this interview with Dr. Koblitz, we learn about his life and passion for mathematics.


News Jul 13, 2019 by Mark Hughes
New Low-Power e-Paper Displays from Pervasive Displays Feature Yellow e-Ink

New Low-Power e-Paper Displays from Pervasive Displays Feature Yellow e-Ink

The new large-format, tri-color devices display images and text in yellow, as well as in black and white.


News Jul 12, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Principles of Cache Design

Principles of Cache Design

This article will examine principles of CPU cache design including locality, logical organization, and management heuristics.


Linear Technology / Analog Devices µModule Regulators | Featured Product Spotlight

Linear Technology / Analog Devices µModule Regulators | Featured Product Spotlight

These are ideal for use in servers and cloud computing, high-performance computing, and more.


Can We Give AI the Ability to Form Memories? The Basics of Hyperdimensional Computing

Can We Give AI the Ability to Form Memories? The Basics of Hyperdimensional Computing

Is hyperdimensional computing the future of AI? Learn about a theory that could revolutionize machine vision.


News May 29, 2019 by Chantelle Dubois
Microchip dsPIC33CH Curiosity Development Board | New Product Brief

Microchip dsPIC33CH Curiosity Development Board | New Product Brief

Microchip Technology’s dsPIC33CH Curiosity Development Board is a flexible platform for developing with Microchip’s dsPIC33CH family of dual-core digital signal controllers.


How to Interface the Mojo V3 FPGA Board with a 16x2 LCD Module: Block Diagram and Verilog Code

How to Interface the Mojo V3 FPGA Board with a 16x2 LCD Module: Block Diagram and Verilog Code

This article will discuss the details of interfacing a basic 16x2 LCD module with an FPGA.


How to Interface the Mojo v3 FPGA Board with a 16x2 LCD Module

How to Interface the Mojo v3 FPGA Board with a 16x2 LCD Module

This article will discuss the details of interfacing a basic 16x2 LCD module with an FPGA.


Finding a Solution to Extend the Run-Time of a DSLR/DSLM Camera Design

Finding a Solution to Extend the Run-Time of a DSLR/DSLM Camera Design

This article presents the challenges of powering a digital camera and proposes a new design approach to save power while being more flexible.