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New AI Efforts Touch Everything From Data Ownership to Humanoid Robots

New AI Efforts Touch Everything From Data Ownership to Humanoid Robots

Startups are using and supporting AI in a myriad of ways.


News Aug 20, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Infineon Adds 8 Bluetooth MCUs for Industrial, Consumer, and Automotive

Infineon Adds 8 Bluetooth MCUs for Industrial, Consumer, and Automotive

The new variants in Infineon's BLE 5.4 MCU family feature both SoC and module configurations.


News Aug 15, 2024 by Mike Falter
Raspberry Pi Releases Its Second Microcontroller

Raspberry Pi Releases Its Second Microcontroller

Raspberry Pi has unveiled the second generation of its in-house microcontroller along with a new $5 Raspberry Pi Pico 2 board.


News Aug 12, 2024 by Duane Benson
STMicroelectronics STM32U0 Ultra Low Power MCUs | Featured Product Spotlight

STMicroelectronics STM32U0 Ultra Low Power MCUs | Featured Product Spotlight

STMicroelectronics STM32U0 Ultra Low Power MCUs are designed for cost-sensitive, battery-powered applications. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Toshiba TPD4163F/TPD4164F DC Motor Drivers and Controllers | New Product Brief

Toshiba TPD4163F/TPD4164F DC Motor Drivers and Controllers | New Product Brief

Toshiba TPD4163F/TPD4164F DC Motor Drivers and Controllers are high-voltage power ICs designed for efficient PWM control, utilizing a robust SOI process. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Rohm Blends Analog and Digital for Optimal Power Control

Rohm Blends Analog and Digital for Optimal Power Control

LogiCoA provides digital precision with power consumption equivalent to analog power supplies.


News Aug 06, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Rethinking MCU Architectures for the AI Era

Rethinking MCU Architectures for the AI Era

MCUs that only do control tasks are one thing. But in today’s AI age, a truly AI-enabled MCU needs to offer more. Learn the important factors—from optimized neural processing units (NPUs) to power efficient architectures to clever memory topologies.


Certifications and Collabs: Chipmakers Advance the Automotive Market

Certifications and Collabs: Chipmakers Advance the Automotive Market

NXP, Infineon, MediaTek, and Onsemi are joining hands with automotive OEMs to target systems ranging from digital cockpits to traction inverters.


News Jul 25, 2024 by Jake Hertz
The Wireless Alphabet Flasher: A Radio Shack Classics Circuit Remix

The Wireless Alphabet Flasher: A Radio Shack Classics Circuit Remix

In this project, we mix the old and the new by integrating present-day BLE technology with a vintage Science Fair computer kit.


Projects Jul 21, 2024 by Don Wilcher
Makers and Learners Rejoice! Arduino Debuts Plug and Make Kit

Makers and Learners Rejoice! Arduino Debuts Plug and Make Kit

In an effort to reduce the burden of wiring for learning and rapid prototyping, today Arduino has revealed a new system of plug-and-play components leveraging the new UNO R4 with Qwiic connectors and Wi-Fi.


Creating a Parallel-Load Shift Register in LTspice

Creating a Parallel-Load Shift Register in LTspice

We explore the design and functionality of a digital shift register intended for use in mixed-signal circuit simulations.


Infineon Launches Wireless MCU Supporting Wi-Fi 6/6E, BLE, and Matter

Infineon Launches Wireless MCU Supporting Wi-Fi 6/6E, BLE, and Matter

The new microcontroller adds robust wireless connectivity and offloading to bolster the host processor.


News Jul 01, 2024 by Jake Hertz
NXP Adds to AI Automotive Portfolio With Audio Processing DSP Chips

NXP Adds to AI Automotive Portfolio With Audio Processing DSP Chips

The chip family promises to deliver a significant upgrade to automotive infotainment systems.


News Jun 25, 2024 by Duane Benson
Nuvoton’s New MCU Balances Low Power Consumption and Speed

Nuvoton’s New MCU Balances Low Power Consumption and Speed

While the MCU can run at speeds of up to 72 MHz, its processing architecture and ReRAM technology keep power consumption low.


News Jun 21, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Microchip’s New Plug-and-Play Bluetooth Solutions Lower RF Design Barriers

Microchip’s New Plug-and-Play Bluetooth Solutions Lower RF Design Barriers

Microchip's 12 new Bluetooth Low Energy devices may help designers of all experience levels to incorporate short-range, low-power wireless capabilities into their products.


News Jun 07, 2024 by Mike Falter
From Audio to Automotive, 3 New Processors Push Performance Boundaries

From Audio to Automotive, 3 New Processors Push Performance Boundaries

In this roundup, we spotlight new processors from Analog Devices, Texas Instruments, and WCH that meet embedded computing requirements across industries.


News Jun 03, 2024 by Aaron Carman
Microchip Adds Radiation-Tolerant, 32-bit MCU to Space Portfolio

Microchip Adds Radiation-Tolerant, 32-bit MCU to Space Portfolio

The low-power Arm Cortex M0+ microcontroller provides 8-bit prices with 32-bit performance.


News May 22, 2024 by Duane Benson
DIODES, INC. AP33772 USB Type-C PD Sink Controller | New Product Brief

DIODES, INC. AP33772 USB Type-C PD Sink Controller | New Product Brief

Diodes Incorporated AP33772 USB Type-C™ PD Sink Controller is engineered to meet USB Power Delivery specification revision 3.0 version 1.2. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Arduino Opta® Micro Programmable Logic Controllers | New Product Brief

Arduino Opta® Micro Programmable Logic Controllers | New Product Brief

Arduino Opta® Micro Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) set a new standard in secure, user-friendly automation with Industrial IoT capabilities. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


ADAS-Focused Partnerships and Solutions Blossom

ADAS-Focused Partnerships and Solutions Blossom

In this roundup, we spotlight a few companies that have announced industry partnerships and products targeted at ADAS and the software-defined vehicle.


News May 18, 2024 by Arjun Nijhawan