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At the company’s very first online symposium, TSMC showcased a range of new technologies, including its N4 process,…

At the company’s very first online symposium, TSMC showcased a range of new technologies, including its N4 process, which is scheduled to come online in late 2021.

On the heels of RISC-V’s 10th birthday, let's explore the history of RISC-V from its inception to today.

On the heels of RISC-V’s 10th birthday, let's explore the history of RISC-V from its inception to today.

Samsung announced the availability of its 3D IC technology at both 7nm and 5nm. How does this technology help system designers?

Samsung announced the availability of its 3D IC technology at both 7nm and 5nm. How does this technology help system designers?

This article discusses designing input/output drivers for integrated circuit I2C modules.

This article discusses designing input/output drivers for integrated circuit I2C modules.

The two RF powerhouses have teamed up to create a flexible radio platform that addresses 5G network design challenges.

The two RF powerhouses have teamed up to create a flexible radio platform that addresses 5G network design challenges.

Teledyne e2v’s CCD image sensor is headed to Mars on NASA's Perseverance Rover. Its mission? To investigate rock…

Teledyne e2v’s CCD image sensor is headed to Mars on NASA's Perseverance Rover. Its mission? To investigate rock samples on the red planet for past signs of life.

This article discusses trusted execution environments — already used in a variety of connected devices — by showing…

This article discusses trusted execution environments — already used in a variety of connected devices — by showing how using TEE and an FPGA SoC can work in vehicle in-cabin AI.

As the co-founders of RISC-V, SiFive's level-up on processors could have significant implications for custom SoC design.

As the co-founders of RISC-V, SiFive's level-up on processors could have significant implications for custom SoC design.

Space radiation can wreak havoc on electronic devices. While there are many ways to prevent damage, MIT's newly-developed…

Space radiation can wreak havoc on electronic devices. While there are many ways to prevent damage, MIT's newly-developed manufacturing technique using rad-hard CMOS technology shows promise.

The von Neumann Architecture, which has been a staple in computer architecture, may soon find itself less useful in the…

The von Neumann Architecture, which has been a staple in computer architecture, may soon find itself less useful in the world of artificial intelligence.

Known as the American Foundries Act of 2020, this bill will award grants for microelectronics manufacturing, defense, and…

Known as the American Foundries Act of 2020, this bill will award grants for microelectronics manufacturing, defense, and R&D. What does this mean for U.S.-based EEs?

Samsung Electronics, in collaboration with Rescale, has just announced the launch of the Samsung Advanced Foundry…

Samsung Electronics, in collaboration with Rescale, has just announced the launch of the Samsung Advanced Foundry Ecosystem (SAFE) Cloud Design Platform (CDP).

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

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

SpaceX has achieved incredible, historic strides in aerospace. For the engineers and designers who work there, part of…

SpaceX has achieved incredible, historic strides in aerospace. For the engineers and designers who work there, part of the formula for success is rapid prototyping.

The joint efforts of GigaDevice and IAR Systems may speed the development time when working with RISC-V.

The joint efforts of GigaDevice and IAR Systems may speed the development time when working with RISC-V.

One defective component can snowball into 1,000 defective vehicles. That's why AEC-Q100 has an iron fist on automotive standards.

One defective component can snowball into 1,000 defective vehicles. That's why AEC-Q100 has an iron fist on automotive standards.

Remote work during this pandemic has shed light anew on the virtues of RISC-V, which has just gotten more accessible.

Remote work during this pandemic has shed light anew on the virtues of RISC-V, which has just gotten more accessible.

Semiconductor manufacturing is a complex industry and small improvements anywhere in the process can make a big…

Semiconductor manufacturing is a complex industry and small improvements anywhere in the process can make a big difference to the bottom line. This article discusses the benefits of continually optimizing manufacturing for the semiconductor industry by introducing smart manufacturing solutions.

Responding to the US government's request for more US chip factories earlier this week, TSMC has announced plans to cash…

Responding to the US government's request for more US chip factories earlier this week, TSMC has announced plans to cash out $12 billion for a fab house in Arizona.