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Ethernet Turns 50 Today: A Day to Review the Feats of Robert Metcalfe, Co-Inventor of Ethernet

Ethernet Turns 50 Today: A Day to Review the Feats of Robert Metcalfe, Co-Inventor of Ethernet

50 years ago today, on May 22, 1973, Robert Metcalfe wrote a memo to management at Xerox Palo Alto Research Center explaining how Ethernet could work.


News May 22, 2023 by Chantelle Dubois
Toshiba Debuts “Thermoflagger” as Temperature Sensor IC Alternative

Toshiba Debuts “Thermoflagger” as Temperature Sensor IC Alternative

The new solution helps to control the temperature rise in electronic equipment.


News May 19, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Drone Roundup: 3 Innovations Take Smaller, Smarter Drones to the Sky

Drone Roundup: 3 Innovations Take Smaller, Smarter Drones to the Sky

Drone technology is experiencing a ground-up performance boost on all fronts thanks to the latest innovations from industry and academia.


News May 18, 2023 by Aaron Carman
With a Focus on Industry 4.0, ST Unveils Second Series of STM32 MPUs

With a Focus on Industry 4.0, ST Unveils Second Series of STM32 MPUs

The new family of MPUs offers some unique architectural features for industrial applications.


News May 17, 2023 by Jake Hertz
From Gate Drivers to E-fuse Demonstrators, SiC Devices Target EV Tech

From Gate Drivers to E-fuse Demonstrators, SiC Devices Target EV Tech

Semiconductor companies are leveraging the properties of SiC to achieve fast switching speeds and improved isolation in new EV designs.


News May 17, 2023 by Arjun Nijhawan
Transistors Models for Quantum Computing Operate in Cryogenic Temperatures

Transistors Models for Quantum Computing Operate in Cryogenic Temperatures

The CryoCMOS Consortium has demonstrated transistor models operable at 4K and 77K, opening more doors for conventional electronics to operate at cryogenic temperatures.


News May 16, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Hardware-less SoftSIMs Are Here With the Help of Nordic’s Cellular Chip

Hardware-less SoftSIMs Are Here With the Help of Nordic’s Cellular Chip

Nordic Semiconductor and IoT software company Onomondo have teamed up to eliminate traditional hardware-based SIM cards for 4G and 5G designs.


News May 16, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Upping Its Automotive Game, Qualcomm to Buy Israeli Chipmaker Autotalks

Upping Its Automotive Game, Qualcomm to Buy Israeli Chipmaker Autotalks

Qualcomm has announced plans to acquire Autotalks, an Israeli chipmaker specializing in V2X hardware and software solutions.


News May 12, 2023 by Chantelle Dubois
NAND-like ‘3D X-DRAM’ Aimed to Revolutionize the Memory Industry

NAND-like ‘3D X-DRAM’ Aimed to Revolutionize the Memory Industry

Neo Semiconductor has unveiled the so-called world's first NAND-like DRAM for memory-intensive applications.


News May 11, 2023 by Darshil Patel
Nexperia Reimagines Component Sourcing With Interactive Datasheets

Nexperia Reimagines Component Sourcing With Interactive Datasheets

The new Interactive Datasheets tool may drastically change the way engineers select parts and interact with documentation.


News May 11, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Onsemi Introduces Hyperlux Image Sensor Family for Next-gen ADAS

Onsemi Introduces Hyperlux Image Sensor Family for Next-gen ADAS

With a keen focus on high dynamic range, the new image sensor family is designed to make ADAS even more equipped for any lighting condition.


News May 10, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Researchers Rethink the Transistor at a Material Level

Researchers Rethink the Transistor at a Material Level

While many researchers focus on the miniaturization of the transistor, others are looking to materials science to advance this building block of modern electronics.


News May 10, 2023 by Darshil Patel
Rohm Scales Production on 650 V GaN HEMTs

Rohm Scales Production on 650 V GaN HEMTs

In partnership with Ancora Semiconductors, Rohm is sending two of its GaN transistors into mass production.


News May 09, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Robert Watson-Watt, the Engineer Who Saved Great Britain

Robert Watson-Watt, the Engineer Who Saved Great Britain

Britain’s fight for survival in World War II may have ended differently without Robert Watson-Watt’s contributions to radar technology.


News May 09, 2023 by Robert Keim
Sensor Turns Any Surface, Even the Human Body, Into Input Device

Sensor Turns Any Surface, Even the Human Body, Into Input Device

A research team from the University of Michigan and Meta Reality Labs has developed a system to turn any surface—clothes, countertops, even clothing—into an input device for swipes, taps, and scrolls.


News May 08, 2023 by Chantelle Dubois
Infineon Unwraps Wireless Power Transmitter IC for up to 50 W Charging

Infineon Unwraps Wireless Power Transmitter IC for up to 50 W Charging

Released in time for PCIM Europe this week, the new chip's integrated approach is aimed at enabling easier and more-cost-efficient wireless charging designs.


News May 08, 2023 by Jake Hertz
AMD Pushes the Envelope on Gaming Graphics With New Ryzen Z1 Processors

AMD Pushes the Envelope on Gaming Graphics With New Ryzen Z1 Processors

The new processors target power efficiency and performance in portable, handheld gaming consoles.


News May 05, 2023 by Jake Hertz
All About Circuits Connections—Industry Jobs for May 2023

All About Circuits Connections—Industry Jobs for May 2023

Join our light-hearted look at the serious topic of job hunting as All About Circuits looks to help connect the great engineers in our audience with the amazing companies in our industry. If you apply for jobs with any of these companies, please tell them All About Circuits sent you! 


News May 04, 2023 by Dale Wilson
Infineon Charges Up Automotive Designs With New Power Solutions

Infineon Charges Up Automotive Designs With New Power Solutions

From in-car entertainment to high-powered drivetrains, the latest chips from Infineon offer new and improved power performance for automotive applications.


News May 04, 2023 by Aaron Carman
TSMC Teams Up With EDA Companies to Speed Up Design Flows

TSMC Teams Up With EDA Companies to Speed Up Design Flows

With the rollout of new processing tech, TSMC is now teaming up with a number of prominent EDA and verification companies to accelerate design flows.


News May 03, 2023 by Chantelle Dubois