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pSemi Unveils Multi-Level Buck Converter for Direct Charging Designs

pSemi Unveils Multi-Level Buck Converter for Direct Charging Designs

Claimed as the “world’s first” 4-level buck converter, the device enables high-efficiency 6 A fast charging for mobile and portable electronics.


News Mar 31, 2026 by Jake Hertz
STMicro Launches UWB IC Family Aimed at Next-Gen Ranging and Sensing

STMicro Launches UWB IC Family Aimed at Next-Gen Ranging and Sensing

Announced at Embedded World, the new IEEE 802.15.4ab-compliant SoC extends wireless ranging to hundreds of meters.


News Mar 23, 2026 by Jake Hertz
Synaptics Redefines Edge IoT with ‘First AI-Native Wi-Fi 7 Connectivity Solution for IoT’

Synaptics Redefines Edge IoT with ‘First AI-Native Wi-Fi 7 Connectivity Solution for IoT’

Announced today at Embedded World, Synaptics claims the SYN765x as the first industry's first AI Native Wi-Fi 7 solution developed specifically for the IoT. It provides Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, and 802.15.4 connectivity and features a Cortex-M52 and Ethos-U55 NPU.


News Mar 10, 2026 by Jake Hertz
Cadence Unwraps DSP IP Purpose-Built for Next-Gen Voice AI and Audio

Cadence Unwraps DSP IP Purpose-Built for Next-Gen Voice AI and Audio

Announced today, Cadence's new Tensilica HiFi iQ DSP doubles compute, octuples AI performance, and cuts power by 25% over its predecessor, targeting next-gen AI-voice and immersive automotive audio.


News Jan 21, 2026 by Duane Benson
Top-Down vs. Bottom-Up: Charting a Path to Sub-GHz Deployment

Top-Down vs. Bottom-Up: Charting a Path to Sub-GHz Deployment

Making informed choices about network ecosystems, protocols, and hardware is critical when developing large-scale IoT networks. Learn more in this article.


Revamp Outdoor Power Gear With Smart Battery Monitoring and Motor Control

Revamp Outdoor Power Gear With Smart Battery Monitoring and Motor Control

Learn how integrated battery monitoring and motor control in outdoor power equipment designs ensure safety, extend battery life, and simplify development with high-voltage integration.


Designing UWB Antennas for Angle of Arrival Applications

Designing UWB Antennas for Angle of Arrival Applications

Learn what makes Ultra-Wideband (UWB) unique, what makes it useful, and how to address the design challenges it presents.


Choosing the Right Overcurrent Protection Device for Safe Consumer Designs

Choosing the Right Overcurrent Protection Device for Safe Consumer Designs

From traditional fuses to eFuses, learn the advantages, limitations, and use cases of each technology to help you create reliable, space-efficient, and standards-compliant consumer products.


How Hybrid-Driver TWS Earbuds Are Reengineering Consumer Audio Hardware

How Hybrid-Driver TWS Earbuds Are Reengineering Consumer Audio Hardware

Learn the hybrid design configurations used in today’s TWS earbuds, along with the engineering challenges that OEMs face when designing hybrid models.


Advancing Telecommunications With Edge AI

Advancing Telecommunications With Edge AI

By strategically incorporating artificial intelligence throughout their networks, telecom companies can meet demand for better performance, streamlined operations, and improved customer experiences.


Nuvoton Rolls Out 8-bit MCU With Rich Peripherals & High Noise Immunity

Nuvoton Rolls Out 8-bit MCU With Rich Peripherals & High Noise Immunity

The NuMicro MG51 series brings enhanced I/O flexibility, analog precision, and EMI protection to industrial applications.


News Aug 11, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Renesas Intros 64-bit MPU Aimed at AI-Centric High-Performance HMI Designs

Renesas Intros 64-bit MPU Aimed at AI-Centric High-Performance HMI Designs

The new RZ/G3E MPU with quad CPU and NPU powers next-generation HMI devices with advanced processing.


News Aug 08, 2025 by Diego de Azcuénaga
Renesas Unwraps MCU for Single-Motor Control in Power Tools and More

Renesas Unwraps MCU for Single-Motor Control in Power Tools and More

Built on the Arm Cortex-M23 core, the new MCU family delivers precise, low-power motor control with built-in safety and diagnostic features.


News Jul 28, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
TDK Unwraps Smart Home Sensors Marrying High Precision and Low Power

TDK Unwraps Smart Home Sensors Marrying High Precision and Low Power

MEMS microphones, ToF sensors, and motion-tracking IMUs from TDK deliver responsive, energy-efficient performance across smart home appliances, remotes, speakers, locks, and more.


News Jun 30, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Case Study: Sealed Tactile Switch Meets Needs of Power Tool Design

Case Study: Sealed Tactile Switch Meets Needs of Power Tool Design

Power tools have demanding needs when it comes to tactile switches. Learn how an engineering team overcame integration, durability, and safety hurdles for this harsh environment.


Renesas RA4L1 80MHz Arm® Cortex®-M33-Based Low Power MCUs | New Product Brief

Renesas RA4L1 80MHz Arm® Cortex®-M33-Based Low Power MCUs | New Product Brief

Renesas RA4L1 80MHz Arm® Cortex®-M33-Based Low Power MCUs deliver high performance with ultra-low power consumption and advanced security features, including TrustZone®. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


EW ‘25 Exclusive—Nuvoton’s President Talks AI, Automotive, IoT, and Sustainability

EW ‘25 Exclusive—Nuvoton’s President Talks AI, Automotive, IoT, and Sustainability

We talked with Nuvoton President Hsin-Lung Yang in this exclusive Embedded World 2025 interview. Our topics covered AI embedded development, automotive, IoT, sustainability, and the forecast for 2025.


News Mar 24, 2025 by Jeff Child
Infineon Blends Three Types of Touch Sensing in New PSOC MCU

Infineon Blends Three Types of Touch Sensing in New PSOC MCU

The new microcontrollers combine liquid sensing, inductive sensing, and hover touch.


News Mar 07, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Targeting Low-Voltage Loads, ST Unveils Highly Integrated Buck Converter

Targeting Low-Voltage Loads, ST Unveils Highly Integrated Buck Converter

ST claims its new buck converter brings high efficiency and flexibility to low-voltage applications like smart meters and industrial systems with few additional components.


News Mar 04, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
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