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Paragraf Takes Graphene to Cryogenic Temperatures

Recently, AAC had the privilege of sitting down with Dr. Ellie Galanis from Paragraf to hear about how the company uses its graphene products at cryogenic temperatures.

About 6 hours ago by Jake Hertz

Blending AI and Hardware: 3 Startups Reach for AVs and the Cloud

AI may be the buzzword of the century, with companies ranging from startups to Fortune 500 clamoring to harness the technology.

one day ago by Jake Hertz

Samsung Shoots for High-performance Computing with 2.5D High-bandwidth Memory

Die stacking is becoming more commonplace with Samsung Electronics' next-generation 2.5D advanced package technology.

one day ago by Adrian Gibbons

STMicroelectronics Tackles the EV Industry with GaN

In an effort for cleaner and more efficient electric vehicles, STMicroelectronics is turning to GaN technology.

2 days ago by Jake Hertz

In Search of the Next Top Semiconductor: Cuprous Oxide vs. Silicon

Semiconductor materials vying for silicon's crown are everywhere, it seems. One substrate that's been in research for many years is cuprous oxide. Is it a blip on the radar or the next heir apparent?

4 days ago by Ikimi .O

Micro-LEDs vs. OLEDs: What’s the Future for Foldable Displays?

AMOLED foldable displays are at the forefront of mobile development; however, designers are asking, what’s new in µLEDs technology?

5 days ago by Adrian Gibbons

IBM’s 2 nm Chip Dazzles with 50 Billion Transistors in Tiny Package

In an announcement clearly intended to draw in engineers and laymen alike, IBM heralds the arrival of tiny 2 nm chips with 50 billion transistors apiece and the heir apparent to the age of FinFETs.

5 days ago by Kate Smith

Apple and Facebook Compete to Create a More Natural AR/VR Experience

Apple’s new patent introduces its spin on bringing interactive touch control to AR/VR. Meanwhile, Facebook is going another direction.

May 06, 2021 by Jake Hertz

Nexperia’s Trench Schottky Diodes Seize Power Efficiency

This week, Nexperia has released a new group of trench Schottky diodes which they claim are more efficient than ever.

May 05, 2021 by Jake Hertz

New Infineon Flyback Converters Target Power Losses in USB Power Delivery

This week, Infineon released a new USB-PD charger that leverages a flyback converter topology for maximal efficiency.

May 05, 2021 by Jake Hertz

Underwater HVDC-based Grid: Pushing the Limits of Power Transmission

Establishing an underwater power grid is no easy feat, though researchers and companies like ABB and Siemens can see the potential benefits.

May 04, 2021 by Rushi Patel

Could “Massless Storage” be the Future of EVs?

This year, the EV field has seen many advances, in both industry and academia, in the direction of structural batteries.

May 04, 2021 by Jake Hertz

Is Software Going to Revolutionize Memory? IBM Digs into Software-defined Storage

You've heard of software-defined radio, but how about software-defined storage? The latest from IBM gives us a chance to catch up on this cloud-focused technology.

May 03, 2021 by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.

New Intelligent Power Modules Pit Soft Recovery Against Radiated Emissions

A new generation of IPMs from ROHM Semiconductor claims "best-in-class," but can it deliver when compared to other IPMs in the industry?

May 03, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons

Public Design Competitions Accelerate Open Innovation for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles

Government actors around the globe continue a trend of challenging public-sector innovators to accelerate the development of various technologies, including a recent surge in interest in autonomous underwater vehicles

May 01, 2021 by Lianne Frith

Of Slide Switches and Interface Design: Introspection on UX and EEs

A lesser-discussed aspect of electronics design, user experience, can be the difference between a good product and a great one. A new set of slide switches sparks some philosophical contemplation.

April 30, 2021 by Jake Hertz

Dialog’s New SPI NOR Flash: The Holy Grail of Low-power Memory?

Chasing low power consumption is the holy grail of IoT design considerations. With that in mind, Dialog introduces their new AT25EU NOR Flash to answer the call.

April 30, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons

For the Love of an MCU: STMicroelectronics Wraps Up STM32 Summit 2021 in China

For the fifth year in a row, STMicroelectronics is hosting their annual STM32 Summit, a curiously specific event in the industry.

April 29, 2021 by Jake Hertz

Beyond Distracted Driving: Tesla’s Driver Monitoring System Aims To Save Kids Left in Hot Cars

With the automotive industry focusing on safety and autonomy, Tesla hopes its new DMS mmWave sensor will help prevent, not only distracted driving but children from being left in hot cars.

April 28, 2021 by Jake Hertz

Reader Question: Design Contests? Meet-Ups? Quiz Bowls? What Online Events Do We Need More Of?

Seriously, we want you to tell us. If you could hang out with a group of fellow electrical engineers online, what would it look like?

April 28, 2021 by Kate Smith