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Microchip is seeking to cut through the fog of network complexity with two new families—one family of Ethernet switches…

Microchip is seeking to cut through the fog of network complexity with two new families—one family of Ethernet switches and one family of PCIe 5.0 switches.

Learn some basic, foundational info about fiber optic communication systems in this primer.

Learn some basic, foundational info about fiber optic communication systems in this primer.

Xiaomi claims its new smartphone-compatible technology offers wireless charging at a distance—with no stands or…

Xiaomi claims its new smartphone-compatible technology offers wireless charging at a distance—with no stands or charging pads necessary.

While millimeter wave technology is by no means new, test and measurement suppliers are releasing innovative tips and…

While millimeter wave technology is by no means new, test and measurement suppliers are releasing innovative tips and equipment to help test engineers address higher-frequency challenges.

This Featured Product Spotlight is part of a video series exploring the specifications, applications, and market context…

This Featured Product Spotlight is part of a video series exploring the specifications, applications, and market context of new products.

u-blox’s newest technology integrates both GNSS and 5G onto the same package. We had the chance to sit down with Senior…

u-blox’s newest technology integrates both GNSS and 5G onto the same package. We had the chance to sit down with Senior Product Manager Samuele Falcomer to get the details.

This article provides designers with recommendations for protection and low-power control components for power outlet…

This article provides designers with recommendations for protection and low-power control components for power outlet design that both prevent overloads from damaging sensitive circuitry and maximize device efficiency.

While impedance-matching and electrostatic-discharge protection usually fall on the shoulders of discrete components, a…

While impedance-matching and electrostatic-discharge protection usually fall on the shoulders of discrete components, a new chipset is said to integrate both features in the same IC package.

In a collaboration with Edge Impulse, Nordic Semiconductor has announced that TinyML will now be an available feature of…

In a collaboration with Edge Impulse, Nordic Semiconductor has announced that TinyML will now be an available feature of select Bluetooth chips—an "industry first" as the press release says.

The CES 2021 stage has debuted the hardware of some of the first Wi-Fi 6E devices. What are the benefits and challenges…

The CES 2021 stage has debuted the hardware of some of the first Wi-Fi 6E devices. What are the benefits and challenges of this new connectivity protocol?

Current energy-harvesting designs have their limitations. e-peas and Sequans are coming up with what they call a…

Current energy-harvesting designs have their limitations. e-peas and Sequans are coming up with what they call a "non-stop, zero-maintenance" solution.

China is reporting more 5G base stations than the combined total of stations in all other countries. What might this mean…

China is reporting more 5G base stations than the combined total of stations in all other countries. What might this mean for the telecom sector in the US?

Designing a transceiver and antenna is no small feat. A new module from ST is designed to help small companies to spend…

Designing a transceiver and antenna is no small feat. A new module from ST is designed to help small companies to spend less time on the hardware and more time on the Bluetooth LE, Zigbee, or Thread application itself.

We spoke with Texas Instruments to learn more about this new tech, which they feel can shake up the EV industry.

We spoke with Texas Instruments to learn more about this new tech, which they feel can shake up the EV industry.

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of…

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

The bipartisan IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act was officially signed into law earlier this month, mandating that any…

The bipartisan IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act was officially signed into law earlier this month, mandating that any IoT device purchased with government funds must meet minimum security standards.

In this electrical engineering edition of the 12 days of Christmas, we take a look at a few familiar highlights of the…

In this electrical engineering edition of the 12 days of Christmas, we take a look at a few familiar highlights of the season and zoom in on the technologies electrical engineers have contributed to make them possible.

Researchers at Drexel University have reported an MXene-coated "Faraday fabric" that can block almost all electromagnetic…

Researchers at Drexel University have reported an MXene-coated "Faraday fabric" that can block almost all electromagnetic waves, providing a lightweight option for blocking EMI in wearable devices.

This article explores components that protect and control their circuits in smart home security applications,…

This article explores components that protect and control their circuits in smart home security applications, specifically components for protecting wired and wireless security cameras and wired doorbell cameras.