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AMD Aims Its Adaptive SoCs at Space Systems, Motor Control, and DSP

For designers needing pure performance and high efficiency, AMD’s latest adaptive SoCs provide computing power for new applications.

2 days ago by Aaron Carman

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.

3 days ago by Darshil Patel

Assessing Conductor and Dielectric Losses in Transmission Lines

Understanding the causes of attenuation in a transmission line can help us choose the right solutions for our application. In this article, we’ll learn about attenuation caused by conductor loss and dielectric loss.

September 15, 2023 by Dr. Steve Arar

ST Introduces Pair of Rugged Op-Amps for Automotive Landscapes

STMicroelectronics’ latest op-amp can handle the heat while keeping its operating point static.

September 12, 2023 by Aaron Carman

KEMET Disc Shape Piezoelectric Transducers | New Product Brief

KEMET Electronics' Disc Shape Piezoelectric Transducers harness the power of cutting-edge piezoceramic materials to leverage the remarkable piezoelectric effect. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!

September 11, 2023 by Mouser Electronics

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!

September 06, 2023 by Mouser Electronics

New Resistors, Capacitors, and Inductors Simplify the Nuances of Design

While passives are often overlooked components, innovations in resistors, capacitors, and inductors—like the ones in this roundup—can make a noticeable difference in the design process.

September 05, 2023 by Darshil Patel

Autonomous Robot Takes to the Soccer Field to Aim, Pass, and Score

To play a complex sport, this competitive robot uses multiple processors and local computer vision.

August 22, 2023 by Aaron Carman

TI Tightens Accuracy and Integration of New Current Sensing Solutions

TI says the new Hall-effect current sensor and EZShunt integrated shunt portfolio balance the major features of current sensing solutions: cost, size, accuracy, and speed.

August 22, 2023 by Jake Hertz

Super Junction MOSFETs Tackle Efficiency in the World of High-voltage Power

A wave of N-channel Super Junction MOSFETs from Rohm, Alpha and Omega, and Toshiba aim to address efficiency in high-voltage power applications.

August 19, 2023 by Duane Benson

Understanding and Minimizing Switching Noise Jitter (SNJ)

Switching noise jitter (SNJ) is an important concept to digest and a tricky problem to manage. Learn the background of SNJ and how employing innovative filtering technology can smooth the way.

August 17, 2023 by Steve Taranovich, TransSIP

Vishay Shrinks Down VCSEL-based Reflective Optical Sensor

Vishay's new optical sensor packs a vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL) and a silicon phototransistor in a 1.85 mm x 1.2 mm x 0.6 mm package.

August 17, 2023 by Aaron Carman

Germany Dashes for the Lead in European Semiconductor Race

With a fresh injection of funds from the European Chips Act, Germany is vying to stabilize the European semiconductor industry within its borders.

August 15, 2023 by Duane Benson

TDK-LAMBDA CUS250M 250W AC-DC Power Supplies | New Product Brief

The CUS250M AC-DC Power Supplies provide an impressive 250 watts of power within a compact 2 by 4-inch package. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!

August 15, 2023 by Mouser Electronics

Teledyne FLIR’s New Radiometric Thermal Camera Offers Widest FOV Yet

With a wider FOV and radiometric abilities, the newest thermal camera module allows designers to see more in the same package size as previous Lepton cameras.

August 15, 2023 by Aaron Carman

Semiconductor Skills Shortage May Escalate to ‘Crisis’ by 2030

Although the semiconductor industry is historically one of the most lucrative and fast-paced industries in the world, it now faces an unprecedented challenge.

August 14, 2023 by Jake Hertz

CU Boulder Team Builds Shape-shifting Display With Actuator Technology

The 3D display table can dynamically respond to touch, sort items, and create pop-up displays—and it can perform multiple functions at once.

August 09, 2023 by Aaron Carman

Claimed Room-temperature Superconductor Falters Under Scrutiny

South Korean researchers claim to have synthesized the world’s first room-temperature, ambient-pressure superconductor. Is this one of the great discoveries of the 21st century or an overly-optimistic, premature announcement?

August 08, 2023 by Duane Benson

Demystifying the Skin Effect: Insights into AC Current Distribution

This article will demonstrate that the AC current density decreases exponentially into a conductor. It will also explain why we can assume that the total current has a uniform distribution from the surface down to one skin depth of the conductor.

August 06, 2023 by Dr. Steve Arar

Infineon Leverages Recycled PCB Material for Eval and Demo Boards

The company hopes to decrease its carbon footprint with a biodegradable FR-4 alternative.

August 04, 2023 by Jake Hertz