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TSMC Certifies a Host of Top EDA Tools for New Process Nodes

TSMC Certifies a Host of Top EDA Tools for New Process Nodes

With TSMC scaling down to 2 nm and lower, the semiconductor giant is working with Cadence, Siemens, and Synopsys to bring updated EDA tools to IC designers.


News May 08, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Inductor Roundup: 3 New Inductors Boost Efficiency in Power Converters

Inductor Roundup: 3 New Inductors Boost Efficiency in Power Converters

In this roundup, we spotlight new inductors designed to reduce sources of inefficiency in modern power supplies.


News May 06, 2024 by Aaron Carman
Nuvoton Pursues the Industrial Edge With New MPUs

Nuvoton Pursues the Industrial Edge With New MPUs

The new Arm 32/64-bit industrial microprocessors hit on computing performance, expansive connectivity, and tight security.


News May 01, 2024 by Duane Benson
Würth Elektronik N Type Coaxial Connectors & Cable Assemblies | New Product Brief

Würth Elektronik N Type Coaxial Connectors & Cable Assemblies | New Product Brief

Würth Elektronik WR-NTYPE series offers a comprehensive selection of N Type Coaxial Connectors and Cable Assemblies, including PCB connectors, panel connectors, adapters, and pre-assembled cable solutions. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Switching Losses in Bipolar Junction Transistors

Switching Losses in Bipolar Junction Transistors

With the help of SPICE simulations, we examine two types of power dissipation that occur when BJTs are used as switches.


Common-Mode Noise in Differential Transmissions: Characteristics and Causes

Common-Mode Noise in Differential Transmissions: Characteristics and Causes

High-speed data transmission interfaces such as USB, HDMI, and Ethernet use differential signaling due to its superior noise immunity. Even so, some noise still appears. To remove it, we need to understand where it comes from and why.


Intel First to Install High NA EUV Lithography Scanner

Intel First to Install High NA EUV Lithography Scanner

Intel and ASML collaborated on the high NA EUV lithography tools to pioneer the next generation of chips.


News Apr 22, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Innovation Shined at Embedded World 2024

Innovation Shined at Embedded World 2024

Enjoy this taste of the rich collection of technology news from last week’s Embedded World trade show in Nuremberg, Germany.


News Apr 20, 2024 by Jeff Child
Altera Infuses AI Into New Mid-Range FPGAs

Altera Infuses AI Into New Mid-Range FPGAs

Barely a month after its creation (or re-creation), FGPA company Altera hit the stage at Embedded World 2024 in Nuremberg to highlight new AI-focused Agilex 5 FPGAs.


News Apr 10, 2024 by Dale Wilson
Bulgin HDMI Buccaneer Connectors | New Product Brief

Bulgin HDMI Buccaneer Connectors | New Product Brief

Bulgin HDMI Buccaneer Connectors stand out as an excellent choice for demanding applications, offering reliable connectivity in harsh environments. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


What’s the Difference Between RS-232 and RS-485?

What’s the Difference Between RS-232 and RS-485?

Though both standards have long been used for serial communication, RS-485 offers valuable features that aren't available from RS-232. Learn more in this article.


Renesas Electronics RA8D1 Arm® Cortex®-M85 Microcontrollers | New Product Brief

Renesas Electronics RA8D1 Arm® Cortex®-M85 Microcontrollers | New Product Brief

Renesas Electronics RA8D1 Arm® Cortex®-M85 MCUs are high-performance graphics processors featuring the powerful Arm® Cortex®-M85 core with Helium technology, optimized for computationally intensive AI/ML tasks. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Carling Technologies V-Series Contura Sealed Rocker Switches | New Product Brief

Carling Technologies V-Series Contura Sealed Rocker Switches | New Product Brief

Carling Technologies V-Series Contura Sealed Rocker Switches are designed for unparalleled reliability, featuring a silver-plated butt contact mechanism that ensures durability beyond 100K electrical cycles. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


At Silicon Labs, Wireless IoT is Only The First Step in Rethinking Product Design

At Silicon Labs, Wireless IoT is Only The First Step in Rethinking Product Design

Daniel Cooley, CTO and SVP of Technology and Product Development, has spent nearly 20 years at Silicon Labs. He discusses today’s cutting-edge wireless and IoT technologies and where he thinks they are heading over the next 50 years.


All About Circuits Looks Ahead at Embedded World 2024

All About Circuits Looks Ahead at Embedded World 2024

Check out the technologies and products these leading companies plan to showcase at next week's Embedded World trade show in Nuremberg, Germany.


News Apr 03, 2024 by Jeff Child
Special Feature: Connectors Eye High Density and Performance

Special Feature: Connectors Eye High Density and Performance

To meet demands for higher densities, faster performance, and compliance to open standards, connector manufacturers are racing to keep pace.


News Mar 31, 2024 by Jeff Child
A Q&A With Renowned Neuromorphic Chip Designer Chiara Bartolozzi

A Q&A With Renowned Neuromorphic Chip Designer Chiara Bartolozzi

For our final feature celebrating Women’s History Month, we interviewed Chiara Bartolozzi, a senior researcher moving the needle in neuromorphic engineering.


News Mar 29, 2024 by Ingrid Fadelli
Understanding RF Calibration Using Short, Open, Load, and Through Terminations

Understanding RF Calibration Using Short, Open, Load, and Through Terminations

In this article, we conclude our discussion of VNAs by walking through the steps of a SOLT calibration and examining the potential non-idealities of its reference standards.


ST’s Packs MPU-Level Performance in New 600 MHz Bootflash MCUs

ST’s Packs MPU-Level Performance in New 600 MHz Bootflash MCUs

Two new 32-bit Arm Cortex-M7 microcontrollers combine bigger system capabilities with the convenience of a microcontroller.


News Mar 15, 2024 by Duane Benson
Phoenix Contact Push X Terminal Blocks | Digital Datasheet

Phoenix Contact Push X Terminal Blocks | Digital Datasheet

AAC's Digital Datasheet video series provides insights into the specifications and applications of components, directly sourced from their datasheets, both for new and familiar products.