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Companies Give Final Push to End 2021 With a Slew of GaN Devices

Companies Give Final Push to End 2021 With a Slew of GaN Devices

As 2021 comes to a close, STMicroelectronics, GaN Systems, and EPC push through final gallium nitride (GaN) based products. Could 2022 usher in even more GaN innovations?


The Role of Optical Sensors in Electronic Applications

The Role of Optical Sensors in Electronic Applications

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


Just in Time for the Holidays, Reds and Greens Glow Bright With New InGaN LED Research

Just in Time for the Holidays, Reds and Greens Glow Bright With New InGaN LED Research

InGaN may be a forerunning substrate for up-and-coming LED technology. Now, researchers are devising native red LEDs and bridging the "green gap."


News Nov 08, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons
New Sensor Claims an “Industry First” for Detecting Harmful UV-A Radiation

New Sensor Claims an “Industry First” for Detecting Harmful UV-A Radiation

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


News Oct 14, 2021 by Kristijan Nelkovski
Huawei and Infineon Tackle Automotive AR Heads-up Display Challenges

Huawei and Infineon Tackle Automotive AR Heads-up Display Challenges

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?


News Sep 26, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Keeping Foldable Phones Flexible: 2021 Trends, Challenges, and Solutions

Keeping Foldable Phones Flexible: 2021 Trends, Challenges, and Solutions

Foldable phones are becoming the next "big" thing; but, what is this trend in flexible electronics? What are the challenges? How are Samsung and LG, along with researchers, pushing this trend to reality?


News Sep 25, 2021 by Ikimi .O
Turning LED Output to Audio: Glowworm Attack Sheds Light on Hardware Security

Turning LED Output to Audio: Glowworm Attack Sheds Light on Hardware Security

As the world becomes more and more connected, hardware security is essential. Recently, the "Glowworm" attack shows a new and simple crack in security.


News Aug 11, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Samsung Takes On LED Flickering with its First Automotive ISOCELL Image Sensor

Samsung Takes On LED Flickering with its First Automotive ISOCELL Image Sensor

Today, Samsung announced its first ISOCELL image sensor designed for the automotive space.


News Jul 13, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Rice University Charges Into the Future with Magnetics and Bioimplants

Rice University Charges Into the Future with Magnetics and Bioimplants

Rice University is tackling bioimplants by using magnetics. With DARPA's support on two out of three projects, what could the future of bioimplants look like?


News May 26, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons
Micro-LEDs vs. OLEDs: What’s the Future for Foldable Displays?

Micro-LEDs vs. OLEDs: What’s the Future for Foldable Displays?

AMOLED foldable displays are at the forefront of mobile development; however, designers are asking, what’s new in µLEDs technology?


News May 07, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons
Understanding the Heterogeneous Graphics Pipeline of i.MX RT1170 MCUs

Understanding the Heterogeneous Graphics Pipeline of i.MX RT1170 MCUs

In this article, learn about the heterogeneous graphics pipeline of the i.MX RT1170 MCU and its three main graphics acceleration engines.


Developing Robust Motion Detectors Does Not Have to Be a Moving Target

Developing Robust Motion Detectors Does Not Have to Be a Moving Target

This article discusses some concepts for ensuring motion detector designs will be robust to external disturbances by presenting an infrared detector assembly that can significantly reduce the parts count and improve product performance and reliability. 


A Billion Dollar Bidding War for Coherent Illuminates the Need for Photonics

A Billion Dollar Bidding War for Coherent Illuminates the Need for Photonics

Coherent is stirring up a major bidding war reaching over $6.4 billion as companies clamor for the photonics leader.


News Feb 18, 2021 by Jake Hertz
New Eval Tools May Simplify E-Paper Design, the Low-Power Cousin of LCDs

New Eval Tools May Simplify E-Paper Design, the Low-Power Cousin of LCDs

As more engineering teams look to incorporate e-paper displays into their products, proper evaluation tools can help designers cut power and boost memory.


News Feb 17, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Introduction to Photosensitive Integrated Circuits

Introduction to Photosensitive Integrated Circuits

This article continues our introductory discussion of light-sensitive components that produce higher output-current amplitude than photodiodes.


Introduction to Phototransistors

Introduction to Phototransistors

In this series of articles, we’ll explore higher-output-current alternatives to photodiodes.


Are AR Smart Glasses Making a Comeback? Lenovo and Vuzix Think So

Are AR Smart Glasses Making a Comeback? Lenovo and Vuzix Think So

Since the initial hype of Google Glass has died down in recent years, many AR companies have used the CES stage to resurge excitement in AR smart glasses. Here are the latest advancements from CES 2021.


News Jan 18, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Remembering Narinder Kapany, the “Father of Fiber Optics”

Remembering Narinder Kapany, the “Father of Fiber Optics”

Coining the term "fiber optics" in 1955, physicist Narinder S. Kapany conducted research that had resounding effects across multiple disciplines, including electrical engineering. 


News Jan 11, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons
The Glass Cockpit: The Story of Display Technologies in Space Shuttles

The Glass Cockpit: The Story of Display Technologies in Space Shuttles

In this final part of the Glass Cockpit series, we look at how displays have reached their current iteration in Space X shuttles.


Display Technologies for Aerospace Applications: The F/A-18 Super Hornet

Display Technologies for Aerospace Applications: The F/A-18 Super Hornet

Learn about real-world display technology design in aerospace applications in a legendary example—the F/A-18 Super Hornet—from an engineer who's flown them.