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CHIPS Act Gets a Boost With the Semiconductor Technology Pilot Program

CHIPS Act Gets a Boost With the Semiconductor Technology Pilot Program

The new program from the USPTO aims to jump-start research, development, and investment in the domestic semiconductor industry.


News Dec 08, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Nexperia Makes Its Debut Into the SiC MOSFET Market

Nexperia Makes Its Debut Into the SiC MOSFET Market

The new 1,200 V SiC MOSFETs are the first product of Nexperia's recent partnership with Mitsubishi Electric.


News Dec 07, 2023 by Arjun Nijhawan
Mixed-Signal IP Company Claims ‘World’s First’ 800G Ethernet DSP

Mixed-Signal IP Company Claims ‘World’s First’ 800G Ethernet DSP

800G Ethernet plagues the data center with high power consumption and heat generation. A new optical DSP from Credo Semiconductor is rising to meet these challenges.


News Dec 07, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Tektronix Ups Responsiveness in New Mid-Range, Mixed-Signal Oscilloscope

Tektronix Ups Responsiveness in New Mid-Range, Mixed-Signal Oscilloscope

Tektronix's new 4 Series B mixed-signal oscilloscope fits the same measurement zone as the prior model but is more responsive because of a faster processor and custom ASIC.


News Dec 06, 2023 by Duane Benson
In an Industry First, Broadcom Puts Neural Network Onto a Switch

In an Industry First, Broadcom Puts Neural Network Onto a Switch

Broadcom has released StrataXGS Trident 5 BCM78800, a family of Ethernet switch chips with an on-chip neural-network inference engine called NetGNT.


News Dec 06, 2023 by Arjun Nijhawan
Renesas Champions the RISC-V Cause With Its Own 32-bit RISC-V CPU

Renesas Champions the RISC-V Cause With Its Own 32-bit RISC-V CPU

Renesas has announced one of the first independently developed 32-bit RISC-V CPUs.


News Dec 05, 2023 by Duane Benson
Diamond-Based Schottky Barrier Diodes Show ‘Highest Breakdown Voltage’

Diamond-Based Schottky Barrier Diodes Show ‘Highest Breakdown Voltage’

Diamonds are an engineer's best friend? With a breakdown voltage of ~5 kV, diamond-based devices may hold the key to higher efficiency in power systems.


News Dec 05, 2023 by Aaron Carman
Cerabyte Aims to Revolutionize Data Storage With Nanodots on Ceramic

Cerabyte Aims to Revolutionize Data Storage With Nanodots on Ceramic

Cerebyte uses laser-etched ceramic on glass to produce archival data storage systems rivaling the longevity of ancient cuneiform tablets.


News Dec 05, 2023 by Duane Benson
Rohm Stretches LiDAR Range With New High-Power Laser Diode

Rohm Stretches LiDAR Range With New High-Power Laser Diode

The 120-W infrared high-output laser diode can offer higher precision for distance measurement and spatial recognition in 3D ToF systems.


News Dec 04, 2023 by Jake Hertz
A 10 Million Mile Message: Behind NASA’s Deep Space Optical Comms Laser

A 10 Million Mile Message: Behind NASA’s Deep Space Optical Comms Laser

The optical communication system has successfully received "first light" after sending data by laser to and from far beyond the Moon.


News Dec 04, 2023 by Duane Benson
Texas Instruments Serves Up GaN FETs for Smaller Power Converters

Texas Instruments Serves Up GaN FETs for Smaller Power Converters

As electronics get smaller, TI’s newest GaN chips keep pace by shrinking the size of power electronics such as AC-DC laptop adapters.


News Dec 04, 2023 by Aaron Carman
MCUs, MOSFETs, and Wi-Fi 6E Chips Streamline Smart Automotive Design

MCUs, MOSFETs, and Wi-Fi 6E Chips Streamline Smart Automotive Design

Automotive electronics innovations simplify human-machine interaction, power systems, and interconnectivity.


News Dec 02, 2023 by Darshil Patel
ST Demonstrates Smart-Grid Chipset and NB-IoT Module at Enlit Europe

ST Demonstrates Smart-Grid Chipset and NB-IoT Module at Enlit Europe

At the Enlit Europe energy forum in Paris, ST highlighted a Prime v1.4-certified chipset for smart metering and an NB-IoT module for mobile devices.


News Dec 01, 2023 by Arjun Nijhawan
NXP Controller Targets Battery Temperature, Safety

NXP Controller Targets Battery Temperature, Safety

NXP’s battery cell controller offers improved battery monitoring across a range of temperatures and voltages. This article examines why EV battery management is so difficult and details NXP’s battery cell controller.


News Dec 01, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Strengthening Its Silicon Foundation, AWS Releases Two New AI Processors

Strengthening Its Silicon Foundation, AWS Releases Two New AI Processors

AWS has unveiled two AI chips to train models faster, cheaper, and more efficiently than predecessors.


News Nov 30, 2023 by Arjun Nijhawan
Infineon Claims First 15 V Trench Power MOSFETs in a PQFN Package

Infineon Claims First 15 V Trench Power MOSFETs in a PQFN Package

The new FETs aim to provide more efficient operation for lower-power electronic systems.


News Nov 30, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Ingestible Sensor Completes First In-Human Trial to Monitor Vital Signs

Ingestible Sensor Completes First In-Human Trial to Monitor Vital Signs

MIT has reported the first-ever in-human trial of an ingestible vitals-monitoring pill.


News Nov 29, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Microchip Claims New MCUs Raise the Bar on Enhanced Code Security

Microchip Claims New MCUs Raise the Bar on Enhanced Code Security

Microchip has announced a new family of MCUs to increase security and reduce board complexity and cost for monitoring and telemetry applications.


News Nov 28, 2023 by Arjun Nijhawan
The Homebrew Computer Club and the Dawn of the Personal Computer

The Homebrew Computer Club and the Dawn of the Personal Computer

Major advances in personal computing can be traced back to a 1970s group of hobbyists and aficionados who shared knowledge, circuits, and good times in Menlo Park, California.


News Nov 28, 2023 by Robert Keim
NXP Rolls Next-Gen UWB ICs to Enable Smarter Car Access and More

NXP Rolls Next-Gen UWB ICs to Enable Smarter Car Access and More

Packing a radar and UWB transceiver in one chip, NXP’s latest development, announced today, simplifies vehicle access.


News Nov 28, 2023 by Aaron Carman