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Improving Low Dropout Voltage Regulation Using Remote Sense

Improving Low Dropout Voltage Regulation Using Remote Sense

Learn how remote sensing for low dropout (LDO) regulators can counteract parasitic resistance and inductance in applications with long connections, narrow traces, or high power.


3 New Connectors Push the Limits of Compact Size and High Performance

3 New Connectors Push the Limits of Compact Size and High Performance

In this final reflection on Electronica 2024, we round up three connectors from Samtec, Attend, and Same Sky Interconnect Group that stood out.


News Dec 10, 2024 by Darshil Patel
Smart Sensing Made Simple | Tech Guide

Smart Sensing Made Simple | Tech Guide

Control automation engineer David Peterson explores the capabilities of Banner Engineering's U-Gage Ultrasonic Sensor, breaking down the details of sensor technology. Watch now to get started!


MIT Researchers Craft Mouthpiece With Sensors and Hands-Free Interface

MIT Researchers Craft Mouthpiece With Sensors and Hands-Free Interface

The dental brace uses sensors and feedback components to help motor-impaired individuals interact with a phone, computer, or fitness tracker using their mouths.


News Nov 05, 2024 by Jake Hertz
STMicroelectronics Rolls Out Biosensor for Health and Fitness Wearables

STMicroelectronics Rolls Out Biosensor for Health and Fitness Wearables

ST’s new solution has a highly integrated analog front end for advanced wearable features.


News Oct 31, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Solar Cell Challenges for Indoor IoT Applications

Solar Cell Challenges for Indoor IoT Applications

The intensity and spectrum of indoor lighting are vastly different from sunlight. This means indoor photovoltaic (IPV) technology must also be different. This article discusses those challenges and options for IPV cells, test methods, and standards.


Hirose Electric HR34P Blind Mate Connectors | New Product Brief

Hirose Electric HR34P Blind Mate Connectors | New Product Brief

Hirose Electric HR34P Blind Mate Connectors are designed for precision and secure mating in demanding applications. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


NXP Unwraps Crossover MCU Aimed at the AI-Enabled Edge

NXP Unwraps Crossover MCU Aimed at the AI-Enabled Edge

The new MCU features a unique multicore architecture to optimize performance and power efficiency.


News Sep 30, 2024 by Jake Hertz
How to Hurdle Overswing and Noise In Low Power Designs

How to Hurdle Overswing and Noise In Low Power Designs

Overswing can occur when Zener diodes are pushed to their limits. Learn about why this happens and the problems it causes—and how to overcome the issue.


Amphenol Aorora 0.30mm Pitch FPC Right Angle ZIF Flex Connectors | New Product Brief

Amphenol Aorora 0.30mm Pitch FPC Right Angle ZIF Flex Connectors | New Product Brief

Amphenol Aorora 0.30mm Pitch FPC Right Angle ZIF Flex Connectors are designed for reliable and durable performance in various electronic applications. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Rohm Announces the ‘Industry’s Smallest’ CMOS Op Amp

Rohm Announces the ‘Industry’s Smallest’ CMOS Op Amp

Rohm designed the new 0.88 mm x 0.58 mm rail-to-rail op amp for devices where space is at a premium, such as smartphones and IoT devices.


News Aug 08, 2024 by Duane Benson
Rethinking MCU Architectures for the AI Era

Rethinking MCU Architectures for the AI Era

MCUs that only do control tasks are one thing. But in today’s AI age, a truly AI-enabled MCU needs to offer more. Learn the important factors—from optimized neural processing units (NPUs) to power efficient architectures to clever memory topologies.


SiTime Introduces ‘Smallest and Lowest Power’ 32 kHz Crystal Oscillator

SiTime Introduces ‘Smallest and Lowest Power’ 32 kHz Crystal Oscillator

The new oscillator chip delivers low power consumption and ±20 ppm frequency stability to small IoT devices in a 1.2 mm x 1.1 mm QFN package


News Jul 22, 2024 by Duane Benson
Solid State Battery Material Offers 100x More Energy Density

Solid State Battery Material Offers 100x More Energy Density

TDK developed the new material for its rechargeable solid-state battery, supporting an energy density of 1,000 Wh/L—100 times more energy density than TDK’s current production variants.


News Jul 12, 2024 by Mike Falter
Voltronics / Knowles J Series Ceramic Chip Trimmer Capacitors | Featured Product Spotlight

Voltronics / Knowles J Series Ceramic Chip Trimmer Capacitors | Featured Product Spotlight

Knowles' Voltronics brand J Series Ceramic Chip Trimmer Capacitors are designed for high performance and stability over time, with minimal capacitance drift. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Amphenol Commercial USB Type C Connector System | Featured Product Spotlight

Amphenol Commercial USB Type C Connector System | Featured Product Spotlight

Amphenol Commercial USB Type C Connector System is ideal for applications such as chargers, telecommunications, connector hubs, solid-state drives, and more. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Pulse Electronics Mini Molded Power Inductors | Featured Product Spotlight

Pulse Electronics Mini Molded Power Inductors | Featured Product Spotlight

Pulse Electronics Mini Molded Power Inductors provide low-profile solutions and serve as efficient power chokes. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


At Silicon Labs, Wireless IoT is Only The First Step in Rethinking Product Design

At Silicon Labs, Wireless IoT is Only The First Step in Rethinking Product Design

Daniel Cooley, CTO and SVP of Technology and Product Development, has spent nearly 20 years at Silicon Labs. He discusses today’s cutting-edge wireless and IoT technologies and where he thinks they are heading over the next 50 years.


Microchip Shows Off Qi 2.0 Wireless Power Transmitter Reference Design

Microchip Shows Off Qi 2.0 Wireless Power Transmitter Reference Design

With Microchip’s newest dual-pad reference design, designers can start developing with the Qi 2.0 standard.


News Mar 27, 2024 by Aaron Carman
MEAN WELL VFD 150W to 750W Industrial Frequency Drives | New Product Brief

MEAN WELL VFD 150W to 750W Industrial Frequency Drives | New Product Brief

MEAN WELL VFD 150W to 750W Variable Frequency Drives offer versatile solutions for both AC and DC input voltages, boasting efficiency ratings up to 93% and a fanless design for silent operation. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!