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Arm Puts Security Architecture to the Test With New SoC and Demonstrator Board

Arm recently announced a new prototype architecture that has spun out of its Morello program, which may pave the road for next-generation data security systems.

3 hours ago by Darshil Patel

Science Cameras Bring Thermal Imaging to PCB and Hypersonic Research Alike

A flagship generation of scientific cameras from Teledyne FLIR may open up worlds of new use cases, from crop analysis to lock-in thermography in PCB testing.

14 hours ago by Jake Hertz

Women in Tech Are Moving the Needle at Brooklyn-based Tech Lab

While women are certainly a minority among hardware designers, their leadership and design feats are driving innovation and expanding the talent pool of engineers.

one day ago by Jake Hertz

Inside a Tech Lab: How Brooklyn’s Newlab Readies Hardware Startups for Takeoff

Converted from the Brooklyn Navy Yard building, Brooklyn's Newlab is now a place for startups to prototype their ideas, raise funding, collaborate with other inventors, and create.

2 days ago by Jake Hertz

FaceBit, the “Fitbit for the Face,” Attaches Smart Sensors to Masks

The umbrella of wearables just broadened even wider with face masks. Engineers from Northwestern University have developed an embedded hardware platform that can sense users’ biometrics through a face mask.

January 19, 2022 by Darshil Patel

What Is the Role of Electrical Engineering in Consumer Tech Trade Shows?

The curtain has fallen on CES 2022, and as our eyes recover from the dazzling array of technological marvels, some electrical engineers may be wondering: What exactly is our role in this show?

January 18, 2022 by Robert Keim

Gold, Silver, and Platinum: New Conductive Inks Offer Big Rewards in PCB Manufacturing

Electroninks, a developer of particle-free conductive inks, is now adding gold and platinum inks to its portfolio. All About Circuits spoke with CEO Brett Walker to hear how this fabrication technology could extend Moore's law—and ameliorate the e-waste problem.

January 12, 2022 by Jake Hertz

Is Texas America’s Rising Semiconductor Hotspot?

In the past few weeks, big names like Samsung and Tesla have been flocking to establish fabs in the Lone Star state. What about Texas is drawing in hardware heavy hitters?

December 03, 2021 by Tyler Charboneau

2021’s Top 5 Things for an EE to Be Thankful For

It’s the start of the holiday season and almost a new year. There’s always something to be thankful for, but here are the things we’re grateful for the most at AAC.

November 24, 2021 by Kimber Wymore

The Need for High-Accuracy Ultra-Low Pressure Sensors

Learn about the benefits of board-mounted pressure sensors and the considerations when selecting them.

November 23, 2021 by Craig Sanderson, Sager Electronics

Considerations for Including a Board Mount Pressure Sensor

In this article, find out what board mount pressure sensors are, how they work, their benefits, applications, and how to choose one for a design.

November 19, 2021 by Craig Sanderson, Sager Electronics

High-layer Count (HLC) PCB Technology for the 5G Era

One effective solution to the requirements of 5G technology is the use of HLC (High-layer Count) PCB boards that integrate key features such as skip vias, POVF manufacturing, advanced raw materials, and impedance control.

November 11, 2021 by Sarah Kuang, Kinwong

Another Unexpected Outcome of the Chip Shortage? Distributors Are Thriving

While manufacturers are facing a woeful drop in supply, distributors' sales have surged amidst the ongoing chip shortage.

November 05, 2021 by Tyler Charboneau

Semiconductor Labor Shortage Casts Shadow Over Supply Chain

In the semiconductor industry, it's not just a chip shortage slowing things down. A labor and skills gap is also making its mark.

November 02, 2021 by Lianne Frith

National Science Foundation Bankrolls EE Innovation at the University Level

With a multi-billion dollar annual budget, the NSF is moving the needle in electrical engineering by funding research in universities and innovation in corporations.

October 25, 2021 by Lianne Frith

Startup Nextiles Redefines How Athletes Use E-fabric for Fitness

Brooklyn-based startup Nextiles is blending traditional sewing techniques with innovative PCBs to change how athletes measure performance.

October 22, 2021 by Jake Hertz

New Transceivers Illustrate the Importance of Electrical Fast Transient (EFT) Immunity

Renesas recently released a family of transceivers described as having "the industry's highest EFT immunity." How exactly does an engineer test for and mitigate EFT?

October 21, 2021 by Ikimi .O

3D Printing May Ease Semiconductor Shortage Woes

Additive manufacturing can't do much in the way of complex ICs, but it can replace legacy passives and improve existing fab machinery.

October 20, 2021 by Hannah DeTavis

Intro to 5G NR

Learn the basics of 5G NR (New Radio), including its frequency bands, applications, and what technologies make it possible.

October 15, 2021 by Dale Wilson

High-speed Contactless Connectors Aim to Solve Connector-related Failures

Aiming to make the connectors have fewer wires, a collaboration between ST and Rosenberger has resulted in a novel, high-speed, contactless connector technology.

October 08, 2021 by Jake Hertz