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Nordic Semiconductor’s RF System-on-Chip Supports Standard and Proprietary Protocols

This article briefly reviews some important principles of power-supply design before discussing the features of the nRF5340.

16 hours ago by Robert Keim

Eta Compute Start-Up Goes Commercial With SNNs Developed AI Chips

Eta Compute made headlines in 2018 with its neural networks that train themselves, and now the company has come to market with its AI chips that aim to provide AI to “edge” devices such as IoT sensors, battery-powered cameras, and more.

one day ago by Luke James

Cloud Expo Europe: UK’s Prominent Tech Development Event Returns

The UK’s largest tech show, Cloud Expo Europe, is returning this year between March 11 and 12 at ExCeL in London.

one day ago by Luke James

Diodes Incorporated Designs USB 3.2-Compliant ReDrivers to Enhance 10 Gbps Interfaces

The two-port PI3EQX1004E and the one-port PI3EQX1002E are said to be 64% smaller than competitive devices.

one day ago by Gary Elinoff

Researchers Get Ahead of Hardware Backdoors—By Creating Their Own

This article assesses how researchers have taken a preventative approach to security by creating their own hardware backdoors.

one day ago by Hannah DeTavis

The U.S. Indicts Huawei Citing Decades-Long Efforts to Steal IP and Trade Secrets

The Department of Justice has indicted Huawei on revised grounds, accusing the company of stealing technology under RICO statutes.

2 days ago by Luke James

TI Shrinks 36 V, 4 A Power Module for Rugged Industrial Applications

TI claims that its TPSM53604 buck module consumes 50% less power and takes up 30% less space than competing devices.

2 days ago by Gary Elinoff

AI Processor Company Mythic Taps Mentor for IC Verification

AI processor company Mythic has adopted two of Mentor's platforms: one for custom circuit verification and device noise analysis and one to verify the functionality of the integrated analog and digital logic in their IPUs.

2 days ago by Kayla Matthews

Engineering Smart Cities Should Focus on Technologies that Make Cities Better Places to Live

When we think “smart city”, many picture a vast landscape governed by technology in every way, shape, and form. Swathes of tech do not necessarily make cities “smart” nor an objectively better place to live, however.

3 days ago by Luke James

Rohde & Schwarz Adds Bluetooth Low-energy Test Mode to Popular Connectivity Testers

In this article, we will look at the Rohde & Schwarz CMW platform connectivity tester and why a device like this could be useful for developing your next Bluetooth LE product. 

3 days ago by Robin Mitchell

Laser-Induced Graphene Shows Promise in the Development of Flexible Electronics

Scientists at Rice University have made laser-induced graphene using a low-power laser mounted in a scanning electron microscope.

3 days ago by Luke James

Renesas’ Gas Sensor Powers Safera’s Smart Cooking Sensor

Renesas claims its ZMOD4410 allows the Safera Sense cooking monitor to detect carbon dioxide and volatile organic compounds.

3 days ago by Gary Elinoff

The UK Moves Forward on a Massive Upgrade of its National Railway Network

Following characteristic delays, Boris Johnson has confirmed that High Speed 2 (HS2), the UK’s $100 billion+ high-speed rail line, is to go ahead.

4 days ago by Luke James

Nexperia’s Latest MOSFET Targets Load-switch and Hot-swap Applications

This article examines the PSMNR51-25YLH and discusses MOSFET drain-source leakage current.

4 days ago by Robert Keim

XP Power Focuses on Affordability With New PCB-mounted AC-DC Power Supplies

The VCE20 and VCE40 series provide 20 W or 40 W outputs at voltages ranging from 3.3 VDC to 48 VDC.

4 days ago by Gary Elinoff

A New Way to Manage IP Rights in the Automotive Sector is Needed

With the automotive sector constantly innovating, vehicles that are currently only seen in movies may soon become reality. Intellectual property will continue to play a major role in advancing the industry.

5 days ago by Luke James

Researchers Push the Boundaries of Neuromorphics With Retina-inspired UV Sensor

In this article, we will look at a retina-inspired photonic synapse that may further develop sensory AI systems.

5 days ago by Robin Mitchell

The Main Factors Affecting Power Supply Quality

What is power quality, and why is it essential? This article will provide a basic understanding of power quality, how poor power quality can impact electrical loads and some ways it can be improved.

5 days ago by Ikimi .O

Microchip’s New MCUs Move Software Tasks to Hardware for Faster Throughput

Microchip’s PIC18-Q43 family is designed to eliminate software bottlenecks and allows designers to bring products to market more quickly.

5 days ago by Gary Elinoff

Mitsubishi Electric Aims to Improve In-flight Connectivity With Electronically-steered Array Antenna and RF IC

Mitsubishi Electric has announced an RF IC and a new electronically steered radio antenna that will deliver high-speed in-flight satellite connectivity.

5 days ago by Robin Mitchell