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Researchers Take Inspiration From Superman’s X-Ray Vision for Imaging Chip

Researchers Take Inspiration From Superman’s X-Ray Vision for Imaging Chip

A research team at the University of Texas at Dallas has turned to radar to reveal hidden objects—illuminating the potential of true terahertz imaging.


News Jun 17, 2024 by Aaron Carman
TI Unveils GaN Device for Motor Energy Efficiency

TI Unveils GaN Device for Motor Energy Efficiency

TI showcased what it calls the industry's first GaN IPM for compact, energy-efficient motors at PCIM 2024 in Germany.


News Jun 14, 2024 by Kevin Clemens
Simulating MOSFET Current-Voltage Characteristics Using Advanced SPICE Models

Simulating MOSFET Current-Voltage Characteristics Using Advanced SPICE Models

In this article, we use a SPICE model for 90 nm CMOS to plot key electrical relationships of an NMOS transistor.


Nvidia, Qualcomm, and MediaTek Showcase AI Processors at Computex 2024

Nvidia, Qualcomm, and MediaTek Showcase AI Processors at Computex 2024

Targeting devices ranging from laptops to smart TVs, the newest computing processors bring dedicated AI hardware to varied applications.


News Jun 07, 2024 by Aaron Carman
Intel Makes Way for the AI PC Era With New Lunar Lake Architecture

Intel Makes Way for the AI PC Era With New Lunar Lake Architecture

Intel has adopted a new SoC design that triples the size and quadruples the performance of its AI accelerator.


News Jun 06, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Changing the World One Wireless RF Chip at a Time

Changing the World One Wireless RF Chip at a Time

David Su, co-founder and CEO of Atmosic, is aiming to change the world…again! Today, he is helping develop low-power RF ICs to reduce the battery waste created by the billions of wireless and IoT devices in use.


RENESAS ELECTRONICS DA14695MOD Multi-Core BLUETOOTH® 5.2 Modules | New Product Brief

RENESAS ELECTRONICS DA14695MOD Multi-Core BLUETOOTH® 5.2 Modules | New Product Brief

Renesas / Dialog DA14695MOD Multi-Core BLUETOOTH® 5.2 Modules leverage the advanced SmartBond DA14695 BLUETOOTH Low Energy 5.2 SoC, integrating key hardware features and capabilities. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Simulating the Short-Circuit Power Dissipation of a CMOS Inverter

Simulating the Short-Circuit Power Dissipation of a CMOS Inverter

Current briefly flows through both transistors during logic-level transitions. This article explores the resulting power dissipation and provides some helpful LTspice tips for measuring current and power.


Amphenol DDR5 SO-DIMM Connectors | New Product Brief

Amphenol DDR5 SO-DIMM Connectors | New Product Brief

Amphenol DDR5 SO-DIMM Connectors transform high-speed data processing with their compact and efficient design, being half the size of regular DIMMs. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


HIROSE ELECTRIC TF07V Series FPC FFC Connectors | New Product Brief

HIROSE ELECTRIC TF07V Series FPC FFC Connectors | New Product Brief

Hirose Electric TF07V Series FPC/FFC Connectors, featuring a slim 0.5mm pitch and a height of 2.1mm, are designed for space-constrained environments such as industrial robotics. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Simulating the Switching Power Dissipation of a CMOS Inverter

Simulating the Switching Power Dissipation of a CMOS Inverter

When a CMOS inverter switches logic states, power is consumed due to its charging and discharging currents. Learn how to simulate these currents in LTspice.


AMD Quietly Drops New Ryzen Processors Without Integrated Graphics

AMD Quietly Drops New Ryzen Processors Without Integrated Graphics

Amid market trends toward higher integration, AMD has released two new processors that strip things back.


News May 16, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Power Dissipation of a CMOS Inverter

Power Dissipation of a CMOS Inverter

This article explains dynamic and static power consumption in a CMOS inverter circuit.


Key Concepts of Magnetic Materials

Key Concepts of Magnetic Materials

This article discusses the following basic concepts related to magnetic materials: the magnetic dipole moment, magnetization vectors, susceptibility, and permeability.


New MediaTek SoC Speeds Up Generative AI Processing at the Edge

New MediaTek SoC Speeds Up Generative AI Processing at the Edge

The new flagship smartphone SoC takes an unconventional approach to on-device generative AI and gaming with MediaTek's “All-Big-Core” architecture.


News May 10, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Apple’s New M4 Processor: An ‘Outrageously Powerful’ Device for AI

Apple’s New M4 Processor: An ‘Outrageously Powerful’ Device for AI

The new SoC leverages 28 billion transistors to make the new iPad Pro "the most powerful device of its kind."


News May 08, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Cooperation and Competition Behind the Scenes in the RISC-V Community

Cooperation and Competition Behind the Scenes in the RISC-V Community

RISC-V “is changing the way people build every single computer,” says Mark Himelstein, the former CTO at RISC-V International. He joins us to explain the significance of the RISC-V ISA, open standard development challenges, and read poetry.


Microchip Eases USB Integration With New 8-bit MCU Family

Microchip Eases USB Integration With New 8-bit MCU Family

Microchip made an important addition to its family of USB MCUs with the new security-conscious AVR DU family.


News Apr 17, 2024 by Duane Benson
Cree LED XLamp® XP-G4 LEDs | New Product Brief

Cree LED XLamp® XP-G4 LEDs | New Product Brief

Cree LED XLamp® XP-G4 LEDs is a leading-edge high-power LED that sets industry standards in efficacy and optical performance. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Taoglas PCS.55.A Small OTS LTE Antenna | New Product Brief

Taoglas PCS.55.A Small OTS LTE Antenna | New Product Brief

Taoglas PCS.55.A Small OTS LTE Antenna offers a compact and high-performance solution for IoT connectivity. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!