Army researchers have developed a new microwave radiation sensor that’s said to have 100,000 times higher sensitivity than currently-available commercial sensors.
Army researchers have developed a new microwave radiation sensor that’s said to have 100,000 times higher sensitivity than currently-available commercial sensors.
With passives supply chains running thin, some engineers have reemphasized the importance of capacitors and power…
With passives supply chains running thin, some engineers have reemphasized the importance of capacitors and power integrity in space-constrained PCB designs.
This week, the European Space Agency discovered underground lakes of liquid water on Mars. What circuit-level hardware…
This week, the European Space Agency discovered underground lakes of liquid water on Mars. What circuit-level hardware made this discovery possible?
Silicon Labs and STRATIS announced a collaboration to connect smart apartment complexes. What tech underlies this news?
Silicon Labs and STRATIS announced a collaboration to connect smart apartment complexes. What tech underlies this news?
This week in the Lobby, we speak with an astronaut and electrical engineer about the importance of designing…
This week in the Lobby, we speak with an astronaut and electrical engineer about the importance of designing next-generation spacecraft with humans in mind.
If standardized testing methodology for GaN-based HEMT reliability is far on the horizon, what are manufacturers doing…
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?
Synopsys and Nestwave are combining hardware IP and algorithms to give GNSS receivers in battery-operated IoT devices…
Synopsys and Nestwave are combining hardware IP and algorithms to give GNSS receivers in battery-operated IoT devices extra nap time.
From a three-year partnership with Arm to sponsoring ongoing Electronics Resurgence Initiatives, here’s how the U.S.…
From a three-year partnership with Arm to sponsoring ongoing Electronics Resurgence Initiatives, here’s how the U.S. DARPA is forging onward in microelectronics.
This week, Rohde & Schwarz released news of its new Q/V band upconverter meant to test satellite payloads. But what is…
This week, Rohde & Schwarz released news of its new Q/V band upconverter meant to test satellite payloads. But what is the Q/V band?
Socionext and Tokyo Tech have developed what they claim is the first Ka-band SATCOM transceiver that uses CMOS technology.
Socionext and Tokyo Tech have developed what they claim is the first Ka-band SATCOM transceiver that uses CMOS technology.
Rocket Lab’s recent in-flight failure was the result of an electrical system failure. This evokes the question, How can…
Rocket Lab’s recent in-flight failure was the result of an electrical system failure. This evokes the question, How can electrical failures be avoided?
Teledyne e2v’s CCD image sensor is headed to Mars on NASA's Perseverance Rover. Its mission? To investigate rock…
Teledyne e2v’s CCD image sensor is headed to Mars on NASA's Perseverance Rover. Its mission? To investigate rock samples on the red planet for past signs of life.
Set for 2023, NASA's new mission will take place in Antarctica, sending an electronic payload-bearing balloon into the atmosphere.
Set for 2023, NASA's new mission will take place in Antarctica, sending an electronic payload-bearing balloon into the atmosphere.
The usable RF spectrum is a finite resource, and, with enough simultaneous users, congestion can become a serious…
The usable RF spectrum is a finite resource, and, with enough simultaneous users, congestion can become a serious impediment to reliable communication.
Space radiation can wreak havoc on electronic devices. While there are many ways to prevent damage, MIT's newly-developed…
Space radiation can wreak havoc on electronic devices. While there are many ways to prevent damage, MIT's newly-developed manufacturing technique using rad-hard CMOS technology shows promise.
How are ground-penetrating radars forging exploration in space exploration, archeology, explosive detection? It turns…
How are ground-penetrating radars forging exploration in space exploration, archeology, explosive detection? It turns out, this technology can be quite versatile.
What happens when you bring AI initially geared for autonomous vehicles to space?
What happens when you bring AI initially geared for autonomous vehicles to space?
Entangled quantum signals generated aboard a 2.6 kg nanosat in low earth orbit herald the possibility of hack-proof…
Entangled quantum signals generated aboard a 2.6 kg nanosat in low earth orbit herald the possibility of hack-proof computer networks.
Intermediate Bus Architecture is an emerging method that power designers are using to conserve PCB space. This article…
Intermediate Bus Architecture is an emerging method that power designers are using to conserve PCB space. This article discusses the solution benefits and tradeoffs of adopting this technique, and how it may be scaled to address application-specific requirements.
Amazon's new Aerospace and Satellite Solutions division represents the company's expanding commitment to space-based enterprise.
Amazon's new Aerospace and Satellite Solutions division represents the company's expanding commitment to space-based enterprise.