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Microchip’s 100/1000BASE‑T1 SPE PHYs Pack Security and Safety Features

Microchip’s 100/1000BASE‑T1 SPE PHYs Pack Security and Safety Features

The new 100/1000BASE-T1 transceiver families integrate IEEE 802.1AE-2018 frame security and TSN, targeting ADAS, zonal architectures, and industrial automation.


News May 20, 2026 by Luke James
From Tracking Filters to Demodulation: Exploring the Applications of PLLs

From Tracking Filters to Demodulation: Exploring the Applications of PLLs

In this article, we'll learn about several key applications of PLLs in communication systems, including tracking filters, frequency and phase modulation, and FM and AM demodulation.


Broadcom Targets Mass-Market Broadband With 10G PON and Wi-Fi 8 SoCs

Broadcom Targets Mass-Market Broadband With 10G PON and Wi-Fi 8 SoCs

Three new chips pair a cost-optimized fiber gateway processor with single-die dual-band Wi-Fi 8 radios, aiming to bring the latest wireless standard to price-sensitive service provider markets.


News May 12, 2026 by Luke James
Novosense’s Isolated CAN Transceiver Offers +/-70 V Bus Fault Protection

Novosense’s Isolated CAN Transceiver Offers +/-70 V Bus Fault Protection

The CAN FD-capable part targets battery management systems and high-voltage industrial buses, integrating signal isolation with bus protection in a single package.


News Apr 29, 2026 by Luke James
Mesh AI: Node-Level Intelligence with Non-Cellular 5G/6G Connectivity

Mesh AI: Node-Level Intelligence with Non-Cellular 5G/6G Connectivity

Learn how LM Semi's Mesh AI platform delivers autonomous, secure, node-level intelligence via non-cellular NR+ mesh networks, addressing AI scalability for billions of devices.


News Apr 17, 2026 by Gordon Feller
Introduction to Clock and Data Recovery

Introduction to Clock and Data Recovery

Learn how PLLs enable communication in which a clock signal is not transmitted with the data. We’ll look specifically at return-to-zero (RZ) and non-return-to-zero (NRZ) data formats.


Maxlinear Adds Serial Transceivers for Harsh Industrial Applications

Maxlinear Adds Serial Transceivers for Harsh Industrial Applications

The new serial transceivers deliver up to 50 Mbps transfer speeds and advanced ESD and EFT protection in noisy industrial environments.


News Apr 08, 2026 by Duane Benson
Preventing Runt Pulses in Phase/Frequency Detectors

Preventing Runt Pulses in Phase/Frequency Detectors

This article explains the importance of incorporating delay into the feedback path of a phase/frequency detector (PFD) and examines its effect on performance.


Introduction to Phase/Frequency Detectors

Introduction to Phase/Frequency Detectors

Learn how using a phase/frequency detector (PFD) in place of a phase detector improves the acquisition range of a PLL.


STMicro Launches UWB IC Family Aimed at Next-Gen Ranging and Sensing

STMicro Launches UWB IC Family Aimed at Next-Gen Ranging and Sensing

Announced at Embedded World, the new IEEE 802.15.4ab-compliant SoC extends wireless ranging to hundreds of meters.


News Mar 23, 2026 by Jake Hertz
Introduction to the RS Flip-Flop Phase Detector

Introduction to the RS Flip-Flop Phase Detector

Learn about this simple sequential phase detector and how it compares to the XOR gate. We'll also examine some key limitations and circuit implementations.


Understanding the Exclusive-OR Phase Detector

Understanding the Exclusive-OR Phase Detector

This article explores the operation of the simplest digital phase detector: the exclusive-OR (XOR) gate.


Synaptics Redefines Edge IoT with ‘First AI-Native Wi-Fi 7 Connectivity Solution for IoT’

Synaptics Redefines Edge IoT with ‘First AI-Native Wi-Fi 7 Connectivity Solution for IoT’

Announced today at Embedded World, Synaptics claims the SYN765x as the first industry's first AI Native Wi-Fi 7 solution developed specifically for the IoT. It provides Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, and 802.15.4 connectivity and features a Cortex-M52 and Ethos-U55 NPU.


News Mar 10, 2026 by Jake Hertz
Diode-Based Phase Detectors: Key Principles and Example Circuits

Diode-Based Phase Detectors: Key Principles and Example Circuits

We examine phase detectors that leverage either the nonlinear characteristics or switching capabilities of diodes to perform multiplication.


NXP Rolls Out 10BASE-T1S PMD Transceivers for Ethernet at Edge

NXP Rolls Out 10BASE-T1S PMD Transceivers for Ethernet at Edge

The automotive- and industrial-grade devices target low-cost multidrop Ethernet with CAN-like simplicity.


News Mar 03, 2026 by Jake Hertz
Using Gilbert Multipliers as Phase Detectors in PLLs

Using Gilbert Multipliers as Phase Detectors in PLLs

This article explores the operation of the Gilbert-cell phase detector for both small and large signals.


Introduction to the Gilbert Multiplier

Introduction to the Gilbert Multiplier

This article explores the Gilbert cell, a widely used analog multiplier circuit.


Blecon Debuts Software Agent Linking Zebra Devices to Bluetooth Tracking

Blecon Debuts Software Agent Linking Zebra Devices to Bluetooth Tracking

Announced today, the new solution leverages existing hardware to expand the range of logistics tracking systems.


News Feb 09, 2026 by Jeff Child
Second-Order Type-2 PLLs: Bode Diagrams, Bandwidth, and Overshoot

Second-Order Type-2 PLLs: Bode Diagrams, Bandwidth, and Overshoot

Learn how to select the zero frequency, damping factor, and loop bandwidth for one of the most popular PLL configurations.


Introduction to Second-Order Type-2 PLLs

Introduction to Second-Order Type-2 PLLs

This article explains how Type-2 PLLs with an integrator loop filter outperform Type-1 systems. To do so, we'll examine the PLL behavior for frequency step and frequency ramp inputs.