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Renesas Unveils Industry’s First MCUs Based on Arm Cortex-M85 Core

Renesas Unveils Industry’s First MCUs Based on Arm Cortex-M85 Core

The new family of devices aims to bridge the gap between low-power MCUs and high-performance MPUs.


News Oct 31, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Qualcomm Lifts the Curtain On Its Most Powerful PC Processor

Qualcomm Lifts the Curtain On Its Most Powerful PC Processor

The latest Snapdragon processor brings on-device AI performance to desktop computers.


News Oct 30, 2023 by Aaron Carman
RISC-V Releases Abound Ahead of 2023 RISC-V Summit

RISC-V Releases Abound Ahead of 2023 RISC-V Summit

At the 2023 North America RISC-V Summit, dozens of presenters will showcase RISC-V innovations in desktop computing and wearable applications.


News Oct 27, 2023 by Arjun Nijhawan
Improving Battery Life in IoT Smart Camera Designs

Improving Battery Life in IoT Smart Camera Designs

The wireless connectivity side eats up a huge portion of the power budget in an IoT smart home security camera design. Learn how to keep power low as smart cameras add more processing intelligence.


Matter 1.2 Update Adds Support for Nine New Device Types

Matter 1.2 Update Adds Support for Nine New Device Types

Among other major updates, the IoT protocol now supports refrigerators, dishwashers, room ACs, laundry machines, robotic vacuums, smoke and CO2 alarms, air quality sensors, air purifiers, and fans.


News Oct 24, 2023 by Jake Hertz
More Hardware En Route to Support Qi2 Wireless Charging Standard

More Hardware En Route to Support Qi2 Wireless Charging Standard

Qi2 marks the first update to the Qi wireless charging standard released in 2008.


News Oct 23, 2023 by Aaron Carman
TOSHIBA TMPM3H Arm® Microcontroller | New Product Brief

TOSHIBA TMPM3H Arm® Microcontroller | New Product Brief

Toshiba's TMPM3H Arm Microcontrollers are equipped with a Cortex M3 core, offering up to 512 kilobytes of code flash and 32 kilobytes of data flash. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Intel Drills Down on Performance With New Desktop Processors

Intel Drills Down on Performance With New Desktop Processors

Intel's latest desktop processor family includes six new variants, offering up to 24 cores and 32 threads and up to 6 GHz of frequency for high-performance gaming.


News Oct 18, 2023 by Jake Hertz
U-BLOX MIA-M10 Standard Precision GNSS Modules | New Product Brief

U-BLOX MIA-M10 Standard Precision GNSS Modules | New Product Brief

u-blox's MIA-M10 Standard Precision GNSS Modules offer outstanding sensitivity and rapid acquisition times across all L1 GNSS systems. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


SiFive Rolls Out RISC-V Cores Aimed at Generative AI and ML

SiFive Rolls Out RISC-V Cores Aimed at Generative AI and ML

SiFive has released two new processors, one to target machine learning applications, and one to target general-purpose HPC.


News Oct 16, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Keysight Unwraps EDA Tool Suite for Boosting RF and 5G Design Productivity

Keysight Unwraps EDA Tool Suite for Boosting RF and 5G Design Productivity

The Keysight EDA 2024 tool suite promises to provide end-to-end design, modeling. and simulation with “shift left” workflow tools designed to increase productivity in the RF/5G world.


News Sep 30, 2023 by Duane Benson
Understanding the Challenges of Image Signal Processing Calibration

Understanding the Challenges of Image Signal Processing Calibration

Calibrating your image signal processor is a complex engineering task, but it's critical for digital image quality. Learn about these nuances and about the resources available to help you tackle these challenges.


Intel Develops Glass Substrate for Next Gen Advanced Chip Packaging Needs

Intel Develops Glass Substrate for Next Gen Advanced Chip Packaging Needs

Intel has unveiled new glass substrate technology for large chiplet based system-in-package chips. Glass substrates allow for denser packing of chiplets—an important for applications like AI and others.


News Sep 25, 2023 by Duane Benson
Bluetooth LE: Security Modes and Procedures Explained

Bluetooth LE: Security Modes and Procedures Explained

In Bluetooth LE (BLE), security is a multifaceted beast. Learn the three main security modes of BLE, along with five critical BLE security procedures.


Chipmakers, Researchers, and Hobbyists Show Off the Many Faces of RISC-V

Chipmakers, Researchers, and Hobbyists Show Off the Many Faces of RISC-V

In this roundup, we review the ways RISC-V is making its mark in the computing world—from small-scale gaming projects to large-scale corporate initiatives.


News Sep 23, 2023 by Abdulwaliy Oyekunle
Connector Reboots: Apple iPhone Goes USB-C, Intel Delivers Thunderbolt 5

Connector Reboots: Apple iPhone Goes USB-C, Intel Delivers Thunderbolt 5

It’s a consequential time in the connectivity world. While Apple switches to USB-C on its new iPhone 15, Intel has released version 5 of its Thunderbolt standard.


News Sep 21, 2023 by Jake Hertz
MOSFET Report: New Devices Lower Losses and Boost Power Density

MOSFET Report: New Devices Lower Losses and Boost Power Density

New power MOSFETs are aiding industrial power electronics with their high efficiency and power density.


News Sep 20, 2023 by Darshil Patel
Toshiba Adds Six Over-Temperature Detection ICs to Portfolio

Toshiba Adds Six Over-Temperature Detection ICs to Portfolio

The latest Toshiba temperature ICs extend the applicability of Thermoflagger technology.


News Sep 19, 2023 by Aaron Carman
Understanding Bluetooth LE Pairing—Step by Step

Understanding Bluetooth LE Pairing—Step by Step

Pairing is an important concept in Bluetooth LE. Let’s examine the fundamentals of Bluetooth LE pairing, outlining how LE devices securely share keys between trusted devices.


TOSHIBA TCR1HF CMOS Linear LDO Regulator IC | New Product Brief

TOSHIBA TCR1HF CMOS Linear LDO Regulator IC | New Product Brief

Toshiba TCR1HF CMOS Linear LDO Regulator ICs are advanced silicon monolithic ICs crafted for power supply applications. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!