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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.

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.

Hokuyo Automation and SiLC Technologies are teaming up to push 4D LiDAR to mainstream using frequency modulated…

Hokuyo Automation and SiLC Technologies are teaming up to push 4D LiDAR to mainstream using frequency modulated continuous wave technology (FMCW). However, what is 4D LiDAR and SiLC's chip solution?

What's at the heart of Sony's flurry of new CMOS image sensors? To start, copper-to-copper connection, back-illuminated…

What's at the heart of Sony's flurry of new CMOS image sensors? To start, copper-to-copper connection, back-illuminated structure, and an EVS mechanism.

Augmented reality technology has been a focus for all sorts of technology, but what about its use in heads-up displays…

Augmented reality technology has been a focus for all sorts of technology, but what about its use in heads-up displays for vehicles? What are the challenges and who are innovating in this space?

One major challenge to LiDAR technology has always been: scaling. Striving to take this challenge head-on is Lumotive…

One major challenge to LiDAR technology has always been: scaling. Striving to take this challenge head-on is Lumotive with the industry's "smallest and most cost-effective" solution yet.

While integrating AR into smart glasses requires many size-consuming components, even normal wearable features take up…

While integrating AR into smart glasses requires many size-consuming components, even normal wearable features take up precious PCB real estate. Now, Facebook says it has re-engineered components to fit in a lightweight frame.

Industry Tech Days 2021 concluded yesterday. This article will give you a chance to peruse the full list of the week's…

Industry Tech Days 2021 concluded yesterday. This article will give you a chance to peruse the full list of the week's events that are now available on-demand.

Day 2 of Industry Tech Days comes with not one but two NASA astronauts.

Day 2 of Industry Tech Days comes with not one but two NASA astronauts.

Health wearables are one of the most in-demand consumer electronics. Here's a roundup of a few recent sensor-level innovations.

Health wearables are one of the most in-demand consumer electronics. Here's a roundup of a few recent sensor-level innovations.

Brain IC implants might sound fictional, but with joint research from top universities and Qualcomm, a new brain-computer…

Brain IC implants might sound fictional, but with joint research from top universities and Qualcomm, a new brain-computer interface called "neurograins" has been born.

OT (operational technology) and IT (informational technology) may have different real-time needs, but they're merged in…

OT (operational technology) and IT (informational technology) may have different real-time needs, but they're merged in the TSN (time-sensitive networking) Ethernet-based standards. Learn about the theory and hardware involved in implementing TSN in industrial network design.

As LiDAR aims to strike big in autonomous driving and other areas, Quanergy demonstrates its industry-first solid-state…

As LiDAR aims to strike big in autonomous driving and other areas, Quanergy demonstrates its industry-first solid-state OPA-based LiDAR hoping to ease size, scalability, and cost constraints.

Some wearable manufacturers don’t consider energy harvesting (of any sort) a good return on investment. In pursuit of…

Some wearable manufacturers don’t consider energy harvesting (of any sort) a good return on investment. In pursuit of self-powered wearables, EE researchers are looking to change that.

Which IEC power standards should you be familiar with when designing smart appliances? This article breaks down smart…

Which IEC power standards should you be familiar with when designing smart appliances? This article breaks down smart household device classification and power requirements for their design.

LiDAR technology seems to be everywhere lately, in cars, phones, etc. However, it wasn't always like that. LiDAR had a…

LiDAR technology seems to be everywhere lately, in cars, phones, etc. However, it wasn't always like that. LiDAR had a long, 50-year journey to become the latest "hot" tech that it is today.

Safety is always a major concern for designers, especially in vehicles. Hoping to further ADAS safety, TDK, Maxim…

Safety is always a major concern for designers, especially in vehicles. Hoping to further ADAS safety, TDK, Maxim Integrated, and Rohde & Schwarz release new devices.

Learn motor driver design techniques to help extend battery life in battery-powered motor systems.

Learn motor driver design techniques to help extend battery life in battery-powered motor systems.