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Analyzing First-Order PLLs Using Linear Models

Analyzing First-Order PLLs Using Linear Models

In this article, we'll use the linearized model of a first-order PLL to understand its response to a simple input change. We'll then use Matlab simulations to visualize the signals.


Upbeat Technology’s RISC-V MCU Takes Flight With Near-Threshold Computing

Upbeat Technology’s RISC-V MCU Takes Flight With Near-Threshold Computing

Developed with SiFive, the dual-core SoC uses patented error correction to achieve a record 16.8 µW/MHz/DMIPS, targeting next-gen wearables, drones, and IoT sensors.


News Oct 17, 2025 by Dale Wilson
Synaptics Launches New Multimodal Gen AI Processors for Smart IoT Edge Designs

Synaptics Launches New Multimodal Gen AI Processors for Smart IoT Edge Designs

Leveraging Synaptics’ partnership with Google Research, the new SoC is positioned between microcontroller-class devices and high-end embedded MPUs.


News Oct 16, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Using a Fabric Architecture, Startup Claims Most Energy-Efficient Processor

Using a Fabric Architecture, Startup Claims Most Energy-Efficient Processor

With its E1 processor announced today, Efficient Computer is hoping to usher in a new era of general-purpose computing efficiency.


News Jul 24, 2025 by Jake Hertz
How RISC-V Enables Shift-Left Practices for Securing Embedded Systems

How RISC-V Enables Shift-Left Practices for Securing Embedded Systems

RISC-V’s open architecture enables a shift-left approach to security in embedded systems. Learn how it smooths the way for integrating security features and more early in the development cycle.


It Was Technology Innovation Galore at Embedded World 2025

It Was Technology Innovation Galore at Embedded World 2025

Enjoy this fresh crop of technology news from the Embedded World 2025 trade show in Nuremberg, Germany.


News Mar 22, 2025 by Jeff Child
Embedded World North America Was Chock-Full of Innovations

Embedded World North America Was Chock-Full of Innovations

Enjoy this taste of the rich collection of technology news from the Embedded World North America trade show in Austin, Texas.


News Oct 21, 2024 by Jeff Child
Tech Teardown | Amazon Echo Dot vs Google Nest Mini | Mouser Electronics

Tech Teardown | Amazon Echo Dot vs Google Nest Mini | Mouser Electronics

In this series, we compare two similar products by opening them up to examine the electronic components and manufacturing methods.


The 150-Year-Old Principle at the Root of Secure Silicon and Software

The 150-Year-Old Principle at the Root of Secure Silicon and Software

Learn how open source silicon can provide better security than traditional measures like obscurity, but only if employed correctly, managed well, and backed with appropriate resources.


RISC-V Summit Europe News—Processor IP, Verification Tools, and More

RISC-V Summit Europe News—Processor IP, Verification Tools, and More

At every point in the design process, RISC-V developers can make use of the advancements presented at RISC-V Summit Europe.


News Jun 26, 2024 by Aaron Carman
Cooperation and Competition Behind the Scenes in the RISC-V Community

Cooperation and Competition Behind the Scenes in the RISC-V Community

RISC-V “is changing the way people build every single computer,” says Mark Himelstein, the former CTO at RISC-V International. He joins us to explain the significance of the RISC-V ISA, open standard development challenges, and read poetry.


All About Circuits Looks Ahead at Embedded World 2024

All About Circuits Looks Ahead at Embedded World 2024

Check out the technologies and products these leading companies plan to showcase at next week's Embedded World trade show in Nuremberg, Germany.


News Apr 03, 2024 by Jeff Child
Leading the RISC-V Revolution, SiFive Aims to Take the Computing Industry Throne

Leading the RISC-V Revolution, SiFive Aims to Take the Computing Industry Throne

SiFive is helping lead the RISC-V revolution in automotive, Android, and AI. Senior VP Jack Kang joins the Moore’s Lobby podcast to provide his insights on the success of SiFive and the open-standard RISC-V instruction set architecture (ISA).


Can There Be Any Doubt? In Our Industry, 2023 Was ‘The Year of AI’

Can There Be Any Doubt? In Our Industry, 2023 Was ‘The Year of AI’

While the rest of the world spent 2023 playing with ChatGPT, the electronics industry put AI into everything from processors to edge IoT chips to EDA tools.


News Dec 27, 2023 by Jeff Child
Renesas Champions the RISC-V Cause With Its Own 32-bit RISC-V CPU

Renesas Champions the RISC-V Cause With Its Own 32-bit RISC-V CPU

Renesas has announced one of the first independently developed 32-bit RISC-V CPUs.


News Dec 05, 2023 by Duane Benson
RISC-V Rollouts Abound at This Week’s North America RISC-V Summit

RISC-V Rollouts Abound at This Week’s North America RISC-V Summit

Reporting a “banner year” for adoption, these RISC-V developments show the versatility of the ISA.


News Nov 10, 2023 by Aaron Carman
RISC-V Releases Abound Ahead of 2023 RISC-V Summit

RISC-V Releases Abound Ahead of 2023 RISC-V Summit

At the 2023 North America RISC-V Summit, dozens of presenters will showcase RISC-V innovations in desktop computing and wearable applications.


News Oct 27, 2023 by Arjun Nijhawan
Codasip’s New RISC-V Processor Family Dials In on Custom Compute

Codasip’s New RISC-V Processor Family Dials In on Custom Compute

The latest RISC-V IP makes processing power customizable for a wide span of embedded applications.


News Oct 23, 2023 by Aaron Carman
SiFive Rolls Out RISC-V Cores Aimed at Generative AI and ML

SiFive Rolls Out RISC-V Cores Aimed at Generative AI and ML

SiFive has released two new processors, one to target machine learning applications, and one to target general-purpose HPC.


News Oct 16, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Chipmakers, Researchers, and Hobbyists Show Off the Many Faces of RISC-V

Chipmakers, Researchers, and Hobbyists Show Off the Many Faces of RISC-V

In this roundup, we review the ways RISC-V is making its mark in the computing world—from small-scale gaming projects to large-scale corporate initiatives.


News Sep 23, 2023 by Abdulwaliy Oyekunle