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From Autonomous Cars to Autonomous Satellites, a NN Accelerator Chip Fits Both

What happens when you bring AI initially geared for autonomous vehicles to space?

About 4 hours ago by Jake Hertz

Researchers Marry Plasmonics and Electronics on a Single Chip for Record Data Transfer Speeds

Researchers from ETH Zürich have successfully combined photonic and electronic elements onto the same chip for the first time. The implications? A brighter future for optical communication networks.

2 days ago by Jake Hertz

The Importance of Test Strategies for Multimedia Chipsets

Multimedia chipsets must exhibit a variety of characteristics to be considered for use in designs. Measuring their effectiveness requires a well-designed testing strategy.

June 29, 2020 by Chroma

Ampere’s 128-Core Processor Challenges Intel and AMD in a Cloud-Based Processor Showdown

Intel and AMD have historically been the leaders of data-intensive processors. But now, Ampere's Altra Max 128-core processor may beat out the two in managing data center workloads.

June 26, 2020 by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.

Apple Boots Intel Silicon to Make Way for Its In-House Processors. What Spurred the Shift?

It turns out, this change has been a long time coming.

June 26, 2020 by Tyler Charboneau

Cypress Semiconductor BR/EDR/BLE Bluetooth 5.0 SoC | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

June 26, 2020 by Mouser Electronics

TSMC’s 5nm Process and N5P Will Hit the Road in Automotive SoCs

What does NXP see in TSMC's N5P technology? TSMC says it has the world’s highest transistor density and offers the fastest performance.

June 17, 2020 by Robin Mitchell

Nokia Taps Three Major Chip Vendors for Customized 5G Chipset

With 5G around the corner, Nokia is boosting SoC processing power and intelligence with the help of Broadcom, Marvell, and Intel.

June 17, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

Driver Monitoring Systems May Prevent Thousands of Distracted Driving Accidents

Distracted and drowsy driving is one of the leading causes of traffic-related deaths in the U.S. Here's an inside look at the technology that can put a stop to it.

June 12, 2020 by Nicholas St. John

MIT’s Confetti-Sized “Brain-on-a-Chip” Is Replete With Thousands of Memristors

While there's some debate on whether memristors even exist beyond the theoretical realm, MIT seems to have made a major breakthrough in artificial brain synapse technology.

June 10, 2020 by Robin Mitchell

Are Contactless Smart Cities Around the Corner? NXP Thinks So

COVID-19 has accelerated the push for contactless smart cities. Now, a new IC shows that security and speed are at the heart of such technology.

June 03, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

Half of Americans Now Work Remotely. Intel Is Making a Point That We Need Better Processors

If COVID-19 really is "a massive experiment in telecommuting," Intel is showing how more robust processors—like its new processors with built-in Wi-Fi 6—will be key to the success of remote workers.

May 14, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

With an Eye on Computing SoCs, Synopsys Combines IP Portfolio With TSMC’s 5nm Processes

Will the collaboration lower integration risks for designers?

May 13, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

The Role of Last-Level Cache Implementation for SoC Developers

There is a challenge for SoC developers to find ways to navigate the demand of memory in their design. This article looks at how a fourth, or last-level, cache can provide a solution.

May 12, 2020 by Kurt Shuler, Arteris

Arm Now Offers Silicon Startups Free Access to Its Extensive IP Portfolio

For select silicon startups, Arm has swung open the doors on its IP portfolio.

May 01, 2020 by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.

A New Spiking Neural Network-Based Chip Shows Promise for Preventing Drone Collisions

Described as the first of its kind, Imec's new SNN-based chip is designed for anti-collision radar systems for drones.

May 01, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

Silicon Laboratories BLUETOOTH 5.2 SoCs | Featured Product Spotlight

This Featured Product Spotlight is part of a video series exploring the specifications, applications, and market context of new products.

April 30, 2020 by Mouser Electronics

New Chips Highlight the Advancements in Memory Technology for Industrial Applications

By nature, memory devices are built to last. But when it comes to industrial applications, these parts are expected to far outlast memory devices for consumer products.

April 28, 2020 by Amos Kingatua

Two Companies Team Up to Show What “Holistic” Hardware Security Looks Like

What happens when you combine analog and digital monitoring onto an SoC?

April 23, 2020 by Robin Mitchell

Xilinx Helps Samsung Push 5G Commercial With Its Network-on-a-Chip

What do these two powerhouses plan to do with Xilinx's adaptive compute acceleration platform?

April 17, 2020 by Cabe Atwell