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ISSCC: Sony Pushes Global Shutter to Commercial Cameras With Image Sensor

ISSCC: Sony Pushes Global Shutter to Commercial Cameras With Image Sensor

Thanks to pixel-parallel ADCs, Sony’s new sensor could make global shutter technology commonplace. The company shared details in its ISSCC paper this week.


News Feb 20, 2025 by Aaron Carman
Craft Your Own Hardware Soundboard Using an Arduino Microcontroller

Craft Your Own Hardware Soundboard Using an Arduino Microcontroller

Learn how to turn an ATmega328 microcontroller and an assortment of readily available parts into a dedicated hardware soundboard.


ROHM’s High Voltage GaN Solutions With EcoGaN

ROHM’s High Voltage GaN Solutions With EcoGaN

Gallium nitride (GaN) power solutions have a strong foothold in medium-powered applications including consumer electronics, EV onboard chargers (OBCs), and DC/DC converters.


ST Introduces Eval Board for Advanced MEMS Sensor Development

ST Introduces Eval Board for Advanced MEMS Sensor Development

STMicroelectronics calls the evaluation board a "professional MEMS tool" for fast plug-and-play evaluation of the company's MEMS sensors.


News Feb 06, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
A Boon for Batteries: Nordic’s PMIC Extends the Life of Primary Cells

A Boon for Batteries: Nordic’s PMIC Extends the Life of Primary Cells

The new power management IC leverages a boost regulator to extend the run time of non-rechargeable batteries, particularly in Bluetooth Low Energy products.


News Feb 04, 2025 by Aaron Carman
Keysight Preps for LPDDR6 With Memory Design and Test Options

Keysight Preps for LPDDR6 With Memory Design and Test Options

Keysight's new solution tackles LPDDR6 workflows for end-to-end memory design and testing.


News Feb 04, 2025 by Duane Benson
Unlocking the Future: AI-Driven Embedded Systems

Unlocking the Future: AI-Driven Embedded Systems

AI-driven embedded systems are enabling smarter, more efficient, and adaptive systems. We will explore key industry innovations and identify applications that can benefit from this revolutionary technology.


Renesas Electronics RX261 Microcontrollers | New Product Brief

Renesas Electronics RX261 Microcontrollers | New Product Brief

Renesas Electronics RX261 Microcontrollers deliver high efficiency, exceptional durability, and ultra-low power consumption for power-sensitive applications. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Qualcomm Brings Leveled-Up Snapdragon X Platform to Next Wave of PCs

Qualcomm Brings Leveled-Up Snapdragon X Platform to Next Wave of PCs

Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Platform, announced at CES 2025, brings high-performance computing and advanced AI to affordable, miniature PCs.


News Jan 14, 2025 by Luke James
U-blox Zeroes In On Wearable Accuracy With New GNSS Chip

U-blox Zeroes In On Wearable Accuracy With New GNSS Chip

U-blox has released a GNSS chip for wearable devices, featuring low power consumption, LEAP technology for energy efficiency, and upgradeable firmware for enhanced positioning.


News Jan 10, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
TDK Lends New Sensors to WeWalk for AI-Integrated Smart Cane

TDK Lends New Sensors to WeWalk for AI-Integrated Smart Cane

This week at CES, TDK introduced new sensors in a life-changing medium: an upgraded smart cane for blind or partially-sighted people.


News Jan 10, 2025 by Duane Benson
Intel Is Raining Edge AI Processors at CES 2025

Intel Is Raining Edge AI Processors at CES 2025

AI took center stage at CES 2025, with Intel showcasing its leadership through new Core and Core Ultra processors designed for AI-driven tasks.


News Jan 09, 2025 by Luke James
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
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
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
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
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
Tradeshows Help Make This a People Business—A Look Back at Four 2024 Events

Tradeshows Help Make This a People Business—A Look Back at Four 2024 Events

Merry Christmas! Never forget that our business is a people business. Enjoy this review of four of the trade shows All About Circuits attended this year, and the great people we met.


News Dec 25, 2024 by Jeff Child