Electrical Engineering & Electronics News - Page 2

Power Integrations Releases 95%-Efficient, GaN-Based InnoSwitch3 Range of ICs

This week, Power Integrations has released their latest family of flyback switcher ICs that integrate GaN technology for more efficient power applications.

July 27, 2019 by Robin Mitchell

Vesper Releases New MEMS VM3000 Microphone

Vesper has announced their first piezoelectric digital MEMS microphone for audio applications in voice recognition.

July 26, 2019 by Robin Mitchell

SiTime Introduces Rugged Endura MEMS Oscillators for Military and Aerospace Applications

Learn about SiTime's newest MEMS oscillators.

July 25, 2019 by Gary Elinoff

InnoPhase Wants to Move RF Circuitry Away from Analog

InnoPhase wants to change digital radio architecture. Here's a look at the why and how.

July 25, 2019 by Robin Mitchell

What Does It Mean for an SoC to Be Secure? A Closer Look at the Wireless Gecko Series 2

What makes a secure SoC actually... secure? Check out this overview of hardware-based security features in a real-world example IC.

July 24, 2019 by Mark Hughes

Secure Microcontrollers Address IoT Security

Security is increasingly something EEs need to be cognizant of in their component choices. Here's an overview of three secure microcontrollers....

July 23, 2019 by Gary Elinoff

New App Tool for Augmented Reality PCB Design Enters Beta

Ever wish you could see your design file layers overtop your spun board? Augmented reality may make that possible in real time.

July 22, 2019 by Mark Hughes

Bio-Inspired Wearable Fabric Sensor Takes Notes from Octopus Suckers

Researchers from a Korean university have studied octopus to learn how to make better stick-on wearable sensors.

July 19, 2019 by Nidia Trejo

AI Hardware Roundup: Neuromorphic Chips and Neural Network SoCs

AI algorithms take a lot of resources to function. What hardware can handle running them on the edge?

July 18, 2019 by Robin Mitchell

The University of Michigan has Developed a Computer Based on the Memristor

AI on a smartphone? U of M researchers open the door to localized AI processing, even on portable devices.

July 17, 2019 by Gary Elinoff

Microchip Announces Smart Embedded Vision Initiative for Machine Vision System Design

Using Microsemi PolarFire FPGAs, the new program aims to enable compact, high-bandwidth, low-power system design.

July 16, 2019 by Gary Elinoff

The Benefits and Potential Drawbacks of the Switch to 5G Antennas

5G is the latest wireless technology for mobile devices and promises considerably higher data rates, lower latency, and increased number of instantaneous connections. But how will current...

July 15, 2019 by Robin Mitchell

Intel Introduces Pohoiki Beach, a New 64-Chip Neuromorphic System

Based on the Loihi research chip, Intel's new system is capable of simulating 8-million neurons.

July 15, 2019 by Gary Elinoff

Dr. Neal Koblitz: Independent Co-creator of Elliptic Curve Cryptography

Neal Koblitz and Victor Miller independently co-discovered elliptic-curve cryptography. In this interview with Dr. Koblitz, we learn about his life and passion for mathematics....

July 13, 2019 by Mark Hughes

New Low-Power e-Paper Displays from Pervasive Displays Feature Yellow e-Ink

The new large-format, tri-color devices display images and text in yellow, as well as in black and white.

July 12, 2019 by Gary Elinoff

ROHM’s Smart City Sensor Module Detects Earthquakes—But the Real Star Is the Algorithm

Built with inexpensive hardware components, ROHM's algorithm-based module has built-in false detection function.

July 11, 2019 by Gary Elinoff

How Ultrasonic Flow Meters and IoT Connectivity Combine for Smart Metering Systems

Smart cities are exploiting the power of the Internet of Things to prevent wasting water.

July 10, 2019 by Gary Elinoff

Researchers Combine Wearable Biosensors and Machine Learning to Combat the Opioid Crisis

Researchers have combined wearable biosensors with machine learning to aid in treatment for substance abuse.

July 09, 2019 by Orlando Hoilett

Meet Two of MIT’s Engineers Observing Black Holes with the Event Horizon Telescope

The first image of a black hole made global headlines. Here are two engineers that helped make it happen.

July 08, 2019 by Mark Hughes

CHIPS Alliance Brings Powerful Players into Open Source Hardware Collaboration

Will open source hardware become as ubiquitous as open-source software, such as Linux and Android?

July 08, 2019 by Gary Elinoff