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EVs and Security and Heat Waves, Oh My! Facing the US’s Power Grid Issues

From freezing temperatures to blazing heat, the US power grid is under a massive amount of strain. If it can't handle the weather, how will it handle EVs?

July 21, 2021 by Tyler Charboneau

Ditching the PC: ADLINK Creates Stand-alone Data Acquisition System for IIOT

Data acquisition is essential for ensuring IoT device's functionality, especially in industrial settings. ADLINK's new DAQs have possibly made them more simple by removing the host computer.

July 21, 2021 by Jake Hertz

ON Semi’s Image Sensors and SiPMs Give AutoX a Leg Up on Autonomous Driving

Navigating with ON Semiconductor technology onboard, AutoX’s self-driving platform is the first to receive a license to operate autonomously on China’s roadways; however, what tech is it using?

July 20, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons

NXP and MOTER Brings Software to the Data for Real-time Data to Insurance

NXP and MOTER join forces to provide insurance companies with a way to get real-time data on intelligent vehicle systems, skipping the dense and costly method of sending all data to the cloud.

July 20, 2021 by Jake Hertz

NVIDIA Dives Into Industrial High-performance Computing with HGX Platform

Since the industry is zeroing in on high-performance computing, NVIDIA throws its hat into the HPC ring with its release of a new platform: the HGX HPC platform.

July 19, 2021 by Ikimi .O

3 Companies Capitalize on Dimming and Simplicity with New LED Drivers

Recent LED drivers from Maxim Integrated, STMicroelectronics, and ON Semiconductor promise improved performance in LED lighting applications. This article covers these releases and their specifications.

July 17, 2021 by Ikimi .O

2021’s Robotics Science and Systems Conference Ends on A High Note

The annual Robotics Science and Systems Conference (RSS) ends today. What is this conference and what are some of the highlights?

July 16, 2021 by Kimber Wymore

Dialog Semiconductor Shrinks PSU Size with Zero Voltage Switching

Recently, Dialog released a new chipset which is said to reduce high power density power supply design by up to 50%. How does zero voltage switching play into it?

July 16, 2021 by Jake Hertz

New IEEE Standard Takes Aim at Easing Long-Reach SerDes Automotive Design

Direct physical interfaces between sensor and processor over long distances is a major challenge in automotive design. The IEEE 2977-2021 MIPI A-PHY specification might be the key to this challenge.

July 15, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons

From Hall Sensors to Encoders: 3 Companies Target Industrial Position Monitoring

Position sensors have been trending, especially with the increasing need for them in industrial settings. What new products have companies come up with and how have they advanced monitoring technology?

July 15, 2021 by Rushi Patel

Taoglas Ramps Up IoT Time-to-market with EDGE SoM Portfolio

Taoglas has released a new SoM platform for IoT systems. What is this platform exactly, and how does it claim to speed up IoT time-to-market by 80%?

July 14, 2021 by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.

Higher Memory, Compute, and Security: Xilinx’s Versal HBM Platform Speeds Past DDR5

Fast on the heels of the AI Edge series, Xilinx releases the Versal HBM Advanced Compute Acceleration Platform (ACAP), claiming 800% more memory bandwidth at 63% lower power over DDR5.

July 14, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons

Samsung Takes On LED Flickering with its First Automotive ISOCELL Image Sensor

Today, Samsung announced its first ISOCELL image sensor designed for the automotive space.

July 13, 2021 by Jake Hertz

New PMICs Leverage Maximum Power Point Tracking for Energy Harvesting

Recently, energy harvesting technology has become more and more prevalent. What are the basics of it and what new PMICs are making waves?

July 13, 2021 by Jake Hertz

From Garage to Tech Giant: Bill Hewlett and David Packard Ignited the Tech World

Everyone recognizes the name "Hewlett-Packard" but who were the two halves of the HP coin? From the garage to a tech giant, Bill Hewlett and David Packard shook up early technology.

July 12, 2021 by Tyler Charboneau

TI’s Sitara AM2x Platform Blurs the Lines Between MCU and MPU

Recently, All About Circuits had the chance to talk with Texas Instruments about its newest MCU development, the Sitara AM2x.

July 12, 2021 by Jake Hertz

Bridging the EV Engineering Skills Gap

The electric vehicle market continues to grow. Do we have enough EEs who can design them?

July 10, 2021 by Tyler Charboneau

From Safety to Design Simplification: IoT Design Takes Another Leap Forward

Recently IoT has been at the forefront of everyone's mind, especially for Renesas, Silicon Labs, and Nordic Semiconductor. What IoT innovations have they come up with lately?

July 09, 2021 by Jake Hertz

3 Groups Take Aim at Greener, Smaller, and More Power Dense Supercapacitor Tech

Supercapacitors can offer high power density and a lifecycle exceeding 1M cycles. Though supercapacitors hold potential in working with or replacing Li-ion technology, what are some recent developments?

July 09, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons

Qualcomm’s 5G Open RAN Platform Elevates 5G Small Cell Technology

Small cell technology is becoming increasingly important as 5G continues its rollout, but why is that and what role is Qualcomm taking?

July 08, 2021 by Jake Hertz