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OECD Is Putting Supply Chain, Value Chain, and Subsidies in the Spotlight

OECD Is Putting Supply Chain, Value Chain, and Subsidies in the Spotlight

The OECD is analyzing the semiconductor industry, focusing on supply chain resilience, global value chain mapping, and the impact of rising industrial subsidies on global market competition.


News Jul 09, 2026 by Gordon Feller
A Four-Channel RS-422 Differential Line Receiver Module

A Four-Channel RS-422 Differential Line Receiver Module

This project brief describes how to build and use a four-channel differential line receiver module for balanced RS-422 and RS-485 data links.


MIT Chip Builds Real-Time 3D Maps for Robots on the Power of One LED

MIT Chip Builds Real-Time 3D Maps for Robots on the Power of One LED

Called Gleanmer, the 16-nm system-on-chip swaps memory-hungry voxels for compact Gaussian “blobs” to map and navigate at roughly 6 mW.


News Jul 07, 2026 by Luke James
Bourns High-Power Modular Contacts | Featured Product Spotlight

Bourns High-Power Modular Contacts | Featured Product Spotlight

Bourns High-Power Modular Contacts deliver compact, reliable, and scalable interconnect solutions for high-current applications in demanding environments. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Nvidia First to Roll Out Full-Stack Safety System for Physical AI in Robotics

Nvidia First to Roll Out Full-Stack Safety System for Physical AI in Robotics

The full-stack platform pairs the IGX Thor compute module with a safety-certified software stack and an accredited inspection lab, with humanoid maker Agility as the first adopter.


News Jul 06, 2026 by Luke James
Nordic’s Prototyping Tag to Streamline ‘Find My’ and Asset Tag Designs

Nordic’s Prototyping Tag to Streamline ‘Find My’ and Asset Tag Designs

The 33-mm, coin-cell-powered board includes dual antennas, multiprotocol wireless support, and an integrated sensor suite.


News Jul 06, 2026 by Jake Hertz
Understanding SNR in DSB‑SC Coherent Detection: A Graphical Approach

Understanding SNR in DSB‑SC Coherent Detection: A Graphical Approach

Visualizing how correlated and uncorrelated signals combine offers an intuitive look at power transformation. See how this difference boosts baseband power to double the output SNR.


AI-Powered Compliance: Reducing Market Barriers for Electronics Manufacturers

AI-Powered Compliance: Reducing Market Barriers for Electronics Manufacturers

Learn how AI-powered compliance replaces manual, fragmented regulatory workflows with structured, automated data, dramatically lowering the cost of EU market entry for SMEs and manufacturers.


A Four-Channel RS-422 Differential Line Driver Module

A Four-Channel RS-422 Differential Line Driver Module

This project brief describes how to implement a four-channel differential line driver module for reliable long-distance data transmission over balanced twisted-pair lines.


Advantech ADAM-250 16 DI/O Rugged IP67 Remote I/O Module | Digital Datasheet

Advantech ADAM-250 16 DI/O Rugged IP67 Remote I/O Module | Digital Datasheet

Advantech ADAM-250 16 DI/O Rugged IP67 Remote I/O Module is designed to simplify distributed industrial automation with its compact, plug-and-play, cabinet-free architecture. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Indie Launches Edge AI SoC for Perception Systems in Autos and Robots

Indie Launches Edge AI SoC for Perception Systems in Autos and Robots

The new system-on-chip pairs a heterogeneous AI compute engine with a low-latency multi-camera image signal processor, and can ship pre-integrated with emotion3D perception software.


News Jun 29, 2026 by Luke James
Designing a Tuneable Ultrasonic Filter

Designing a Tuneable Ultrasonic Filter

Learn how to build a constant-bandwidth band-pass filter covering 20 kHz to 60 kHz, with an integrated frequency counter for precise tuning.


EPC Debuts Ultra-Compact GaN Motor Drive Reference Design

EPC Debuts Ultra-Compact GaN Motor Drive Reference Design

The new reference design leverages EPC’s monolithic GaN module to deliver an ultra-compact, high-efficiency motor drive solution specifically optimized for humanoid robotics and drones.


News Jun 26, 2026 by Jeff Child
Why Your PCB Design Review Process is Obsolete and How to Fix It

Why Your PCB Design Review Process is Obsolete and How to Fix It

Sending static PDFs and Gerbers for feedback is killing your project timelines and leading to costly PCB rework. Learn how to break down engineering silos and modernize your PCB design reviews.


Tektronix Intros Wideband Shunts and High Voltage Differential Probe

Tektronix Intros Wideband Shunts and High Voltage Differential Probe

The new wideband shunts and the high-voltage differential probe are designed to enable engineers to extend measurement coverage from precision low-current analysis to high voltage power validation.


News Jun 23, 2026 by Austin Futrell
3 Pocket-Sized Photonics Innovations Power MedTech to Atomic Clocks

3 Pocket-Sized Photonics Innovations Power MedTech to Atomic Clocks

Research teams at EPFL, Harvard, and UC San Diego each reported photonic devices that shrink or repurpose light-based hardware.


News Jun 22, 2026 by Luke James
ST Unveils 2.3K-Zone dToF 3D Lidar Module for Resource-Limited Edge AI

ST Unveils 2.3K-Zone dToF 3D Lidar Module for Resource-Limited Edge AI

Announced today, the all-in-one VL53L9CX combines stacked BSI SPAD technology, metasurface optics, and on-chip processing to deliver dense spatial awareness directly to small microcontrollers.


News Jun 22, 2026 by Jeff Child
Evaluating the Noise Performance of Coherent DSB‑SC Demodulators

Evaluating the Noise Performance of Coherent DSB‑SC Demodulators

In this article, we'll learn how to calculate the noise power and signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of a double-sideband suppressed-carrier communication system.


Unlocking Low-Power, Secure 32-Bit Performance with Microchip PIC32CM MCUs | Tech Guide

Unlocking Low-Power, Secure 32-Bit Performance with Microchip PIC32CM MCUs | Tech Guide

In this Tech Guide, explore how Microchip’s PIC32CM MCUs deliver low power performance, integrated security with TrustZone, and advanced analog and touch features, enabling efficient, secure, and responsive embedded designs across industrial, IoT, and consumer applications. Watch now to get started!


TE Connectivity Measurement Specialties 8XH High-Accuracy Media-Isolated Pressure Sensors | New Product Brief

TE Connectivity Measurement Specialties 8XH High-Accuracy Media-Isolated Pressure Sensors | New Product Brief

TE Connectivity Measurement Specialties 8XH High-Accuracy Media-Isolated Pressure Sensors deliver precise and reliable pressure measurement through the integration of a MEMS sensing die, ASIC signal conditioning, and oil-filled media isolation technology. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!