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The Importance of Reliability Verification in AI/ML Processors

With the adoption of artificial intelligence and machine learning in a wide variety of applications, reliability verification of AI/ML processors is critical since failures can have major consequences for the validity and legitimacy of AI/ML technology.

one day ago by Neel Natekar, Mentor

Diodes Incorporated Shrinks Their Popular Dual- and Quad-channel Bus Switches

Available in ultra-thin QFN (UQFN) packages, the new devices measure at 3mm x 3mm x 0.65mm.

4 days ago by Gary Elinoff

Maxim’s 2-Pin PLC Chip Saves Circuit Space and Power for True Wireless Earbuds

Maxim states that the MAX20340 shrinks the size of the power interface by 13mm2 and increases mechanical reliability.

January 10, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

What Designers Should Expect at CES 2020

CES isn't just for consumer gadgets. Here are some trends at the show that may affect your designs.

January 07, 2020 by Hannah DeTavis

OmniVision Brands 4K Video Processor as Lowest Power Consuming SoC of Its Kind

Omnivision aims to make the High-Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) standard a practical choice for battery-powered home security devices.

January 06, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

UltraSense Systems’ “Smallest Ultrasound SoC” Designed to Turn Any Surface Into a User Interface

The TouchPoint ultrasound sensor utilizes sound waves to turn any surface into a touchscreen, eliminating the need for physical buttons.

January 03, 2020 by Cabe Atwell

TI’s LDO Regulator Built to Support a 2.4V to 18V Input Range with “Ultra-low” IQ

The TPS7A24 low-dropout linear voltage regulator from Texas Instruments comes in fixed and adjustable versions.

January 02, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

NXP Semiconductors K32 L3 Freedom Development Board | 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.

December 17, 2019 by Mouser Electronics

MediaTek Releases “World’s Fastest” Sub-6GHz 5G SoC for Smartphones

The new 7nm SoC is the first device in a chipset family offering integrated 5G modems.

December 03, 2019 by Gary Elinoff

Littelfuse 8.0SMDJ TVS Diodes | 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.

December 02, 2019 by Mouser Electronics

STMicroelectronics VIPER122 High Voltage Converter | 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.

November 29, 2019 by Mouser Electronics

Diodes Incorporated’s Battery Charging Detector Affords Both Host and Client Circuitry

Diodes Incorporated claims that the dual-role detector chip enables designers adding USB Type-C interfaces to lower costs and BoM size.

November 27, 2019 by Gary Elinoff

Ricoh Electronics Devices Company Voltage Regulators | 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.

November 25, 2019 by Mouser Electronics

Vishay’s Latest IR Emitters Feature Opaque Side Walls for Reduced Side Emissions

The new construction reduces the side emissions that can cause a halo effect in camera images.

November 25, 2019 by Gary Elinoff

Panasonic Graphite PAD EYG-T Series | Tech Specs

This episode of Tech Specs is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

November 22, 2019 by TTI, Inc

Toshiba Introduces Its First Family of Reusable eFuse ICs

The TCKE8xx series instantly shuts off when extreme overheating, overcurrent, or a short circuit is detected.

November 21, 2019 by Gary Elinoff

ST Highlights New Temperature Sensors’ Accuracy—to Within 0.25°C

The STTS22H from STMicroelectronics typically draws 0.5 µA in standby mode.

November 19, 2019 by Gary Elinoff

NXP’s 1-, 2-, 4- and 8-Channel Level Translators Optimized for Open-Drain Outputs

The NTS030x family of voltage level translators feature auto-direction sensing to eliminate the need for direction control.

November 15, 2019 by Gary Elinoff

Panasonic Low Profile Lens PIR Sensor | Tech Specs

This episode of Tech Specs is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

November 01, 2019 by TTI, Inc

Toshiba CUHSxx Schottky Barrier Diodes | 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.

October 09, 2019 by Mouser Electronics