Designers must consider processing temperatures, producibility, and solder joint integrity of every component as well as higher I/O connectors. This article…
Designers must consider processing temperatures, producibility, and solder joint integrity of every component as well as higher I/O connectors. This article looks at ways to enable smaller component footprints for high-density PCBs.
Applied Materials and BE Semiconductor Industries announce that they are to develop the "industry’s first complete and…
Applied Materials and BE Semiconductor Industries announce that they are to develop the "industry’s first complete and proven equipment solution for die-based hybrid bonding."
As an EE, you might wonder how DDR5 can support blazing-fast transfer rates. One factor is an equalization technique…
As an EE, you might wonder how DDR5 can support blazing-fast transfer rates. One factor is an equalization technique called decision feedback equalization (DFE).
Automated optical inspections can only be so thorough with QFLN packages. Pairing QFLN packages with side-wettable flanks…
Automated optical inspections can only be so thorough with QFLN packages. Pairing QFLN packages with side-wettable flanks facilitate the PCB assembly process.
"Master” and “slave” have been used for decades in engineering vernacular. Now, many tech companies are pushing for…
"Master” and “slave” have been used for decades in engineering vernacular. Now, many tech companies are pushing for more neutral terms.
5G will operate at frequencies significantly faster than those of 4G, forcing PCB designers to rethink how their boards…
5G will operate at frequencies significantly faster than those of 4G, forcing PCB designers to rethink how their boards are designed and manufactured.
NXP Semiconductors has announced the opening of its new high-volume RF GaN fab in Chandler, Arizona, representing the…
NXP Semiconductors has announced the opening of its new high-volume RF GaN fab in Chandler, Arizona, representing the United States’ most advanced fab dedicated to 5G RF power amplifiers.
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?
Engineers are finding ways to innovate face masks with electronics—whether for air filtration, an LED smile, or…
Engineers are finding ways to innovate face masks with electronics—whether for air filtration, an LED smile, or language translation.
The researchers met the challenges of fabric-based sensors, combining the signal quality benefits of wet electrodes and…
The researchers met the challenges of fabric-based sensors, combining the signal quality benefits of wet electrodes and the comfort benefits of dry electrodes.
Researchers at CEA-Leti have developed a novel X-ray photon-counting detector that has been integrated into an X-ray…
Researchers at CEA-Leti have developed a novel X-ray photon-counting detector that has been integrated into an X-ray scanner with promising initial trial results.
This article dives into how Fusion 360 can be used to produce smarter microelectronics.
This article dives into how Fusion 360 can be used to produce smarter microelectronics.
Molded interconnect devices, when conditioned with laser direct imaging, could be a helpful 3D supplement to PCB design.
Molded interconnect devices, when conditioned with laser direct imaging, could be a helpful 3D supplement to PCB design.
Researchers have found that just a touch of gold can change the structure of a crystal and effectively turn it into a…
Researchers have found that just a touch of gold can change the structure of a crystal and effectively turn it into a semiconductor.
In this article, learn how to enable I2C by allowing the LPC55S69 MCU on the E1 board to communicate with a Bosch BME280…
In this article, learn how to enable I2C by allowing the LPC55S69 MCU on the E1 board to communicate with a Bosch BME280 environmental sensor present on the Microe Weather click module.
MCAD and ECAD have inserted themselves into most design engineers' day-to-day work. Although familiar, both programs have…
MCAD and ECAD have inserted themselves into most design engineers' day-to-day work. Although familiar, both programs have come a long way and are continuing to evolve. In this article, learn the past and future of these design tools.
Intel Enpirion PowerSoC modules are DC-DC step-down converters that integrate nearly all the components needed to build a…
Intel Enpirion PowerSoC modules are DC-DC step-down converters that integrate nearly all the components needed to build a power supply without sacrificing performance or efficiency. These solutions are designed to meet strict FPGA, ASIC, and processor power requirements.
The OKdo E1 development board is only as wide as a coin but contains the LPC55S69 microcontroller, making it suitable for…
The OKdo E1 development board is only as wide as a coin but contains the LPC55S69 microcontroller, making it suitable for a variety of small production runs and prototypes. Here, get more familiar with the dev board and see how to use its evaluation kit.
This article explains how we obtain the Gaussian cumulative distribution function and why it is useful in statistical analysis.
This article explains how we obtain the Gaussian cumulative distribution function and why it is useful in statistical analysis.
Digi-Key says its Marketplace platform gives engineers access to millions of products from a variety of suppliers—all…
Digi-Key says its Marketplace platform gives engineers access to millions of products from a variety of suppliers—all on one website.