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Classical CAN vs. CAN FD Protocols: the Differences that Matter for Designers

While CAN FD has been around since 2011, this protocol is still, in many cases, the preferable option to Classical CAN for many designers. Here's why.

17 hours ago by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.

How Does Qi, the Wireless Charging Standard, Work?

Qi-certified wireless charging devices are now commonplace in the consumer market. But how exactly does Qi achieve wireless power transfer at the circuit level?

November 19, 2020 by Steve Arar

The Elmore Delay Model in VLSI Design

In this article, we'll discuss the Elmore delay model, which provides a simplistic delay analysis that avoids time-consuming numerical integration/differential equations of an RC network.

November 11, 2020 by Tosin Jemilehin

Adding an ISP and Machine Learning Acceleration to the i.MX 8M Family

Learn how the i.MX 8M Plus applications processor enables edge computing, speeding up machine learning for a variety of applications including industrial tasks.

November 10, 2020 by Ben Eckermann, NXP Semiconductors

While CPUs and GPUs Work Harder in Data Centers, DPUs Work Smarter

As next-gen data centers amp up processing and speed, they're going to need processing units that can handle the heft of AI and machine learning.

October 14, 2020 by Nicholas St. John

GaN HEMT Reliability: Why the Industry Can’t Agree on One Testing Standard

If standardized testing methodology for GaN-based HEMT reliability is far on the horizon, what are manufacturers doing to help deliver quality GaN devices in the meantime? 

September 22, 2020 by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.

Xilinx Hardware Accelerators Link Up With O-RAN to Push 5G Server Performance

Hardware acceleration is said to create a new 5G throughput reality with 42x encoding and 24x decoding improvements for FEC and HARQ line coding.

September 21, 2020 by Adrian Gibbons

Data Buffers to the Rescue for Bandwidth-Burdened Server and Cloud Applications

This week, Renesas has released their newest product: a data buffer for DDR5 aimed at empowering a new generation of high-performance computing applications.

September 11, 2020 by Jake Hertz

A New Low-Power GNSS Solution Creates More Precise Indoor Positioning

Synopsys and Nestwave are combining hardware IP and algorithms to give GNSS receivers in battery-operated IoT devices extra nap time.

September 08, 2020 by Adrian Gibbons

NXP Bets on Neural Network Compiler Glow to Push ML to Edge Devices

Glow, the open-source neural network compiler, stirred conversation during the Q&A portion of NXP's Industry Tech Days presentation. Why is this compiler so important for pushing intelligence to the edge?

September 04, 2020 by Hannah DeTavis

Microchip Jumps on New CoaXPress Standard with Chips for Machine Vision

CoaXPress 2.0—the communication standard for machine vision—is here. Microchip wasted no time to develop a family of devices to meet the new standard.

August 20, 2020 by Jake Hertz

How Does Non-Volatile Memory Express Reach Such High Data Transfer Rates?

Using PCIe protocols, NVMe addresses the issue of data rate bottlenecks—proving to be even faster than SAS and SATA protocols purpose-built for hard disk drives.

August 11, 2020 by Steve Arar

Intel and Analog Devices Link Up to Streamline 5G Network Design

The two RF powerhouses have teamed up to create a flexible radio platform that addresses 5G network design challenges.

August 05, 2020 by Jake Hertz

How Two Low-Power Versions of Automotive Ethernet are Cutting CO2 Emissions

Road vehicles are responsible for more than 17% of global CO2 emissions. Two types of automotive Ethernet designs may trim that percentage down.

August 05, 2020 by Steve Arar

How Standard Deviation Relates to Root-Mean-Square Values

This article explores an interesting connection between an important statistical measure and one of the fundamental analytical tools of electrical engineering.

July 28, 2020 by Robert Keim

The Four EV Charging Modes in the IEC 61851 Standard

In this article, we’ll look at different EV charging modes specified by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).

July 27, 2020 by Steve Arar

Sample-Size Compensation in Standard Deviation Calculations

This article discusses Bessel’s correction, which helps us to more accurately estimate the standard deviation of certain parameters and of long-duration signals.

July 21, 2020 by Robert Keim

Average Deviation, Standard Deviation, and Variance in Signal Processing

This article discusses three descriptive statistical measures from the perspective of signal-processing applications.

July 10, 2020 by Robert Keim

Wi-SUN: the New Wireless Standard Rivaling LoRaWAN and NB-IoT in Smart Cities

A new connectivity protocol shows promise for IoT designs, rivaling LoRaWAN and NB-IoT.

July 07, 2020 by Tyler Charboneau

Researchers Marry Plasmonics and Electronics on a Single Chip for Record Data Transfer Speeds

Researchers from ETH Zürich have successfully combined photonic and electronic elements onto the same chip for the first time. The implications? A brighter future for optical communication networks.

July 07, 2020 by Jake Hertz