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In the past few weeks, big names like Samsung and Tesla have been flocking to establish fabs in the Lone Star state. What…

In the past few weeks, big names like Samsung and Tesla have been flocking to establish fabs in the Lone Star state. What about Texas is drawing in hardware heavy hitters?

Learn about the benefits of board-mounted pressure sensors and the considerations when selecting them.

Learn about the benefits of board-mounted pressure sensors and the considerations when selecting them.

In this article, find out what board mount pressure sensors are, how they work, their benefits, applications, and how to…

In this article, find out what board mount pressure sensors are, how they work, their benefits, applications, and how to choose one for a design.

Manufacturers in Europe are increasing pressure on chipmakers to improve their production capacities.

Manufacturers in Europe are increasing pressure on chipmakers to improve their production capacities.

This article outlines the principles of operation of optical sensors, optical sensor types, considerations for optical…

This article outlines the principles of operation of optical sensors, optical sensor types, considerations for optical sensor selection, and key applications.

With advancements in materials science and electronic engineering, 3D printing is entering the stage of developing…

With advancements in materials science and electronic engineering, 3D printing is entering the stage of developing made-to-fit wearable electronic systems like that from the University of Arizona.

The MEMS piezoresistive pressure sensor stands apart from traditional barometers with a waterproof package, built-in…

The MEMS piezoresistive pressure sensor stands apart from traditional barometers with a waterproof package, built-in temperature compensation, and high tolerance to stress.

While manufacturers are facing a woeful drop in supply, distributors' sales have surged amidst the ongoing chip shortage.

While manufacturers are facing a woeful drop in supply, distributors' sales have surged amidst the ongoing chip shortage.

New research out of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign may push Moore's law in photonics as well as the quantum realm.

New research out of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign may push Moore's law in photonics as well as the quantum realm.

AI system sensing keeps pushing to new levels lately, especially as more research keeps pouring in concerning tactile…

AI system sensing keeps pushing to new levels lately, especially as more research keeps pouring in concerning tactile sensing. One contributor is Facebook or "Meta" with its DIGIT and ReSkin technology.

In the semiconductor industry, it's not just a chip shortage slowing things down. A labor and skills gap is also making its mark.

In the semiconductor industry, it's not just a chip shortage slowing things down. A labor and skills gap is also making its mark.

Positioning in tunnels and garages can be difficult. Taking on this challenge comes STMicroelectronics' newest GNSS…

Positioning in tunnels and garages can be difficult. Taking on this challenge comes STMicroelectronics' newest GNSS chipset using an inertial measurement unit (IMU) for better positional accuracy.

Brooklyn-based startup Nextiles is blending traditional sewing techniques with innovative PCBs to change how athletes…

Brooklyn-based startup Nextiles is blending traditional sewing techniques with innovative PCBs to change how athletes measure performance.

Renesas recently released a family of transceivers described as having "the industry's highest EFT immunity." How exactly…

Renesas recently released a family of transceivers described as having "the industry's highest EFT immunity." How exactly does an engineer test for and mitigate EFT?

Additive manufacturing can't do much in the way of complex ICs, but it can replace legacy passives and improve existing…

Additive manufacturing can't do much in the way of complex ICs, but it can replace legacy passives and improve existing fab machinery.

Though LiDAR is one of the most popular technologies for ADAS, it still has its hangups. Now, developers are fine-tuning…

Though LiDAR is one of the most popular technologies for ADAS, it still has its hangups. Now, developers are fine-tuning LiDAR at the chip level—for instance, by extending detection distance and priming it for inclement weather.

Based on the ARM Cortex-M23 32-bit core, the RA2E2 microcontroller unit (MCU) group hopes to bring more scalability to…

Based on the ARM Cortex-M23 32-bit core, the RA2E2 microcontroller unit (MCU) group hopes to bring more scalability to the internet of things (IoT) endpoint applications.

Built for wearable devices, the new UV-detection chip can help users monitor their exposure to the most harmful type of…

Built for wearable devices, the new UV-detection chip can help users monitor their exposure to the most harmful type of radiation: UV-A.

When it comes to voltage references, not only are they important, but they must be stable, especially when it comes to…

When it comes to voltage references, not only are they important, but they must be stable, especially when it comes to temperature. Targeting just that, Microchip has released a new voltage reference IC.