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Demystifying the Skin Effect: Insights into AC Current Distribution

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.


Infineon Leverages Recycled PCB Material for Eval and Demo Boards

Infineon Leverages Recycled PCB Material for Eval and Demo Boards

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


News Aug 04, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Haptics Development Board is Small Enough to Fit Inside Your Lightsaber

Haptics Development Board is Small Enough to Fit Inside Your Lightsaber

Aimed at easing the process of developing devices that require HD haptics, Titan Haptics has unveiled a tiny board designed both for development and and for embedding into your design.


News Aug 02, 2023 by Jeff Child
In Lieu of PIR Detectors, ST’s New IR Sensor Uses Thermal Transistors

In Lieu of PIR Detectors, ST’s New IR Sensor Uses Thermal Transistors

Hoping to heighten motion sensitivity in building automation, ST has released a lens-free IR sensor with micromachined thermal MOSFETs.


News Jul 31, 2023 by Aaron Carman
Twenty Years of PCI Express: The Past, Present, and Future of the Bus

Twenty Years of PCI Express: The Past, Present, and Future of the Bus

As we approach the twentieth anniversary of PCI Express, here is a look back—and forward—at the reigning expansion slot.


News Jul 28, 2023 by Duane Benson
New Temperature Sensor May Simplify Thermal Monitoring for Circuits

New Temperature Sensor May Simplify Thermal Monitoring for Circuits

Researchers at the University of Tokyo recently developed a new type of thermal sensor on a lightweight rolled-plastic base.


News Jul 27, 2023 by Duane Benson
KYOCERA-AVX SCC High Capacitance Cylindrical SuperCapacitor | New Product Brief

KYOCERA-AVX SCC High Capacitance Cylindrical SuperCapacitor | New Product Brief

KYOCERA AVX SCC series of high-capacitance cylindrical electrochemical double-layer supercapacitors is designed to offer exceptional pulse power handling capabilities. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


LAIRD CONNECTIVITY Lyra 24 Series BLUETOOTH® Module | New Product Brief

LAIRD CONNECTIVITY Lyra 24 Series BLUETOOTH® Module | New Product Brief

Laird Connectivity Lyra 24 Series BLUETOOTH® Modules represent cutting-edge seamless BLE connectivity, offering outstanding RF performance and energy efficiency. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Three T&M Tools Speed Verification for Data-heavy Applications

Three T&M Tools Speed Verification for Data-heavy Applications

Some of the biggest names in testing equipment have released new tools to accelerate verification for communication chips, PCIe cables, wide bandgap devices, and more.


News Jul 22, 2023 by Kristijan Nelkovski
Sensor Technology Tackles Air Quality Challenges in the Industrial Realm

Sensor Technology Tackles Air Quality Challenges in the Industrial Realm

As we better understand the dangers of poor indoor air quality, engineers are looking to sensor technologies for detection and monitoring.


STMicroelectronics Revs Up Production on New PowerGaN Transistors

STMicroelectronics Revs Up Production on New PowerGaN Transistors

As electronics become smaller, ST’s latest transistor family stands to shrink power electronics in tandem.


News Jul 19, 2023 by Aaron Carman
Keysight’s New SMU Promises to Accelerate Semiconductor Characterization

Keysight’s New SMU Promises to Accelerate Semiconductor Characterization

Digital designers can substitute complex multichannel test setups for a single-package, high-density test solution.


News Jul 17, 2023 by Aaron Carman
Wolfspeed SpeedVal Kit™ Modular Silicon Carbide Evaluation Platform | Digital Datasheet

Wolfspeed SpeedVal Kit™ Modular Silicon Carbide Evaluation Platform | Digital Datasheet

AAC’s Digital Datasheet video series introduces the specs and applications of components—both new and familiar—straight from their datasheets.


new products Jul 11, 2023 by Wolfspeed
Nuvoton Announces New 8-bit MCUs for Battery-free Designs

Nuvoton Announces New 8-bit MCUs for Battery-free Designs

Designs without a power source may find much more in their power budget.


News Jul 10, 2023 by Aaron Carman
Siemens Cuts Down IC Development Time With New EDA Tool

Siemens Cuts Down IC Development Time With New EDA Tool

At DAC this week, Siemens is rolling out an IC design tool suite that it claims enables “correct-by-construction” design changes earlier in the cycle.


News Jul 10, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Nexperia Enters IGBT Market With Flexible Range of 600 V Devices

Nexperia Enters IGBT Market With Flexible Range of 600 V Devices

The company has added IGBTs to its product portfolio for the first time.


News Jul 07, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Renesas Debuts Client and Registering Clock Drivers for Server Designs

Renesas Debuts Client and Registering Clock Drivers for Server Designs

The newest Renesas DDR5 chips are claimed to boost transfer speeds for both the server and the client.


News Jul 06, 2023 by Aaron Carman
Three Companies Outline How to Build Bluetooth-based Tracking System

Three Companies Outline How to Build Bluetooth-based Tracking System

Onsemi, in partnership with Unikie and CoreHW, has released an application note on an end-to-end positioning system for precise, low-power asset tracking.


News Jul 05, 2023 by Darshil Patel
What Intel’s European Investments Say About Its Tech Roadmap

What Intel’s European Investments Say About Its Tech Roadmap

Intel has pledged 33 billion euros to expand its semiconductor presence across Europe. Here's what the breakdown of those funds looks like.


News Jun 29, 2023 by Chantelle Dubois
BOSCH BMP585 Barometric Pressure Sensor | New Product Brief

BOSCH BMP585 Barometric Pressure Sensor | New Product Brief

The Bosch BMP585 Barometric Pressure Sensor is an innovative and reliable solution for pressure sensing applications. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!