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EU Pitches Chips Act to Heighten Its Global Semiconductor Status

Ramping up chip R&D and manufacturing will also help industries that have been hard hit by the semiconductor supply shortage.

7 hours ago by Tyler Charboneau

Remembering Sir Clive Sinclair: A Forerunner in Home Computer Design

A forerunner to the spirit of modern “makers," Sir Clive Sinclair is remembered for over 40 years of electronics entrepreneurship.

one day ago by Adrian Gibbons

Lumotive’s Meta-LiDAR Takes On LiDAR Scalability Challenges Using Metasurfaces

One major challenge to LiDAR technology has always been: scaling. Striving to take this challenge head-on is Lumotive with the industry's "smallest and most cost-effective" solution yet.

one day ago by Jake Hertz

Littelfuse’s Gate Driver Promises Fast Turn-on Speed in Solid-state Relays

Using load biasing, the new MOSFET gate driver has turn-on speeds in the order of tens of microseconds. It's also the so-called first of its kind that doesn't require an external power supply.

2 days ago by Abdulwaliy Oyekunle

Maxim Targets IoT with Low Power Coprocessor Toting ChipDNA PUF Technology

Security is steadily becoming a top priority, especially at the hardware level. Maxim Integrated hopes to bring both security and low power to IoT applications with its cryptographic processor.

2 days ago by Jake Hertz

Even Without AR, Size Remains the Achilles Heel of Smart Glasses

While integrating AR into smart glasses requires many size-consuming components, even normal wearable features take up precious PCB real estate. Now, Facebook says it has re-engineered components to fit in a lightweight frame.

3 days ago by Dr. Steve Arar

A Closer Look at the Stars of Apple Event 2021: The A15 Bionic and iPhone13

At this year's Apple Event 2021, the company announced details about the newest Apple A-series cellular SoC—the A15 Bionic—and the iPhone13.

4 days ago by Adrian Gibbons

Widespread Micro-transfer Printing May Open the Floodgates for 3D ICs

Following a licensing agreement with X-Celeprint, X-FAB Silicon Foundries can now use a fabrication technique that will combine a wide range of semiconductors on a single 3D IC.

4 days ago by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.

Apple’s Latest Patents Targeting Safety Could Be Part of Rumored “Project Titan”

Rumors have been mounting about Apple’s development of an autonomous electric vehicle, let's take a look at the two newest patents that could become part of this future autonomous vehicle.

5 days ago by Jake Hertz

A Recap of Industry Tech Days 2021: Links to Every Single Live Session

Industry Tech Days 2021 concluded yesterday. This article will give you a chance to peruse the full list of the week's events that are now available on-demand.

September 18, 2021 by Kate Smith

That’s a Wrap! Thank You for a Successful Industry Tech Days 2021

ITD 2021 concludes with a bang—and one lucky Digi-Key Electronics Grand Prize Giveaway winner.

September 17, 2021 by Kate Smith

Day 5: 3 Execs Assess the Global Chip Shortage—A Keynote Panel You Won’t Want to Miss

The final day of Industry Tech Days 2021 has arrived! Day 5 will deliver some exceptional sessions and conversations, so pull up a seat for the home stretch.

September 17, 2021 by Kate Smith

Day 4: Making the Transition from Science to Technology

Learn about the research being conducted on cutting-edge technologies and how these innovations are already changing the world.

September 16, 2021 by Kate Smith

Day 3: Industry Tech Days Shifts Gear to Talk About Autonomous Vehicles

We head into the middle of ITD 2021 with a Keynote about innovation, ambition, and really big robots in the form of autonomous semi-trucks.

September 15, 2021 by Kate Smith

Day 2: Today’s Industry Tech Days Lineup Headlined by Not One but Two NASA Astronauts

Day 2 of Industry Tech Days comes with not one but two NASA astronauts.

September 14, 2021 by Kate Smith

Day 1: Welcome to Industry Tech Days 2021! Here’s What’s in Store for Monday

Welcome, one and all, to Day 1 of our annual Industry Tech Days event. Let's get started.

September 13, 2021 by Kate Smith

A Guide to Industry Tech Days 2021

Welcome to Industry Tech Days 2021! This guide will walk you through some of the major features of the show.

September 12, 2021 by Kate Smith

The Swiftly Changing Landscape of Semiconductor Companies: 2021 Acquisitions Update

With large mergers like Renesas acquiring Dialog and Analog acquiring Maxim Integrated recently taking place, let's take a look at the effects of consolidating the semiconductor industry.

September 11, 2021 by Jake Hertz

A Decade of Work: Sila Charges to Market with Silicon in Li-ion Batteries

Sila Nanotechnologies has spent the last ten years trying to push Li-ion batteries to the next level using silicon as an anode material and has finally made it to market within the Whoop 4.0.

September 10, 2021 by Jake Hertz

Knock on Wood: Researchers Turn to Wood as a Surprising Electronic Substrate

Wood and electronics seem an unlikely duo. But researchers are finding promise in cellulose substrates in energy-harvesting wooden floors and even "Woodsat" satellites.

September 10, 2021 by Ikimi .O