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Why Comparing Low-Power MCUs Can Be So Difficult

When vendors have different names for power modes of low-power MCUs, it can be confusing to compare options for battery-powered IoT designs.

October 05, 2020 by Jake Hertz

How to Implement Digit Recognition with TensorFlow Lite using an i.MX RT1060 Crossover MCU

This article looks at digit detection and recognition using MNIST eIQ as an example, which consists of several parts — the digit recognition is performed by a TensorFlow Lite model, and a GUI is used to increase the usability of the i.MX RT1060 device.

September 22, 2020 by David Piskula, NXP Semiconductors

Smart Contact Lens With Embedded Microelectronics Promises Bright Future for Vision Correction

Researchers at Imec and Ghent University have embedded microelectronics into a biocompatible "smart contact lens" to remedy a host of vision problems, from keratoconus to general light sensitivity.

September 15, 2020 by Tyler Charboneau

The Roadmap Ahead for Micro-LEDs is Anything But Small

Micro-LEDs open doors for display technology to be twisted and folded—all while providing higher resolutions than existing LCDs or OLEDs.

September 14, 2020 by Jake Hertz

Swapping Thin-Film Transistors for Source-Gated Transistors Yields Simpler Display Circuits

By using source-gated transistors in place of TFTs, researchers have created a new circuit design that promises great improvements in large-area electronics.

August 04, 2020 by Jake Hertz

Synaptics Acquires DisplayLink in a Move to Enhance Video Interface Market Capabilities

Synaptics embraces a strategy of growth through acquisition in pursuit of DisplayLink's video compression expertise.

July 21, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

Beyond 2D Touchscreens: Researchers Develop Interactive Displays That Adapt to Any Shape

A team of researchers at Bristol University has developed an interactive display that can be sprayed in any shape.

July 06, 2020 by Luke James

Designing Stretchable Devices and Displays with Transparent Electrodes

Researchers from the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) have developed a process for the fabrication of large-area, highly transparent, and stretchable electrodes from silver nanowires.

May 14, 2020 by Luke James

Improving the Next Generation of Displays Through Pure Red LEDs

A team of electrical engineers at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has developed high-intensity, low-voltage red LEDs from nitride crystals.

May 11, 2020 by Luke James

Are Perovskite LEDs an Up-and-Comer on the Display Scene?

Maybe you've heard of perovskite for solar cells. But what about perovskite LEDs? Can a team of researchers make them a viable alternative to organic LEDs or quantum-dot LEDs?

April 07, 2020 by Robin Mitchell

Jellyfish Inspire Researchers to Create a Self-Healing, Electronic Gel for Circuits

How might this new membrane improve touchscreen designs and transparent PCBs?

April 06, 2020 by Tyler Charboneau

Samsung and LG Exit the LCD Market. Quantum Dots and Organic LEDs Take the Stage

With Samsung and LG closing production on LCDs, the two display leaders turn their sights on two newer technologies: quantum dots and OLEDs.

April 01, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

The Mapping Function and Circuit Implementation in Histogram Equalization

In this article, we'll look into greater details on a histogram equalization method, including use cases of the mapping function and circuit implementation.

March 10, 2020 by Steve Arar

Design Solution for Automotive LCD Displays Utilizing LED Driver ICs

See how multi-channel automotive LED driver ICs implement backlight local dimming, bringing ‘true black’ to automotive LCD displays.

February 04, 2020 by Szukang Hsien, Maxim Integrated

The Rise of Low-Cost Test and Measurement Equipment

More T&M companies are trending toward lower-priced equipment. Here are a few recent tools that offer competitive features for reasonable prices.

December 14, 2019 by Lisa Boneta

New Low-Power e-Paper Displays from Pervasive Displays Feature Yellow e-Ink

The new large-format, tri-color devices display images and text in yellow, as well as in black and white.

July 12, 2019 by Gary Elinoff

Microchip Adds Three New Members to Its TD Family of Touchscreen Controllers

New capacitive touchscreen controllers from Microchip continue the supply of components for automotive interface applications.

July 05, 2019 by Gary Elinoff

Tiny MicroLED Display from Mojo Vision Features Highest-Yet Pixel Density—But for What Applications?

A new display from Mojo Vision is just 0.48mm across, smaller than a grain of sand. What, exactly, is it for?

June 08, 2019 by Gary Elinoff

How to Interface the Mojo v3 FPGA Board with a 16x2 LCD Module

This article will discuss the details of interfacing a basic 16x2 LCD module with an FPGA.

May 17, 2019 by Steve Arar

Diodes Incorporated Announces Versatile New Boost Controller for LED/LCD Display Applications

Diodes Incorporated's new LED controller uses PWM to analog dimming conversion for display applications.

May 04, 2019 by Gary Elinoff