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Supercapacitors and batteries often work in unison as discrete components. Now, Xidas is augmenting their roles by…

Supercapacitors and batteries often work in unison as discrete components. Now, Xidas is augmenting their roles by integrating these devices together.

Paris-based SCALINX has high hopes for its signal conversion ASICs, aiming to become 5G and radar market leaders in Europe.

Paris-based SCALINX has high hopes for its signal conversion ASICs, aiming to become 5G and radar market leaders in Europe.

Microchip is seeking to cut through the fog of network complexity with two new families—one family of Ethernet switches…

Microchip is seeking to cut through the fog of network complexity with two new families—one family of Ethernet switches and one family of PCIe 5.0 switches.

One of the prevailing issues with solar electric vehicles (sEVs) is range. What design obstacles must be overcome to make…

One of the prevailing issues with solar electric vehicles (sEVs) is range. What design obstacles must be overcome to make this future vehicle tech a widespread reality?

Renesas recently released 12 new MCUs for IoT and industrial use cases—the key focal point being its wakeup time, along…

Renesas recently released 12 new MCUs for IoT and industrial use cases—the key focal point being its wakeup time, along with high performance, low power, and enhanced security.

Temperature has been a long-standing issue in scaling quantum computing. Now, researchers in partnership with Microsoft…

Temperature has been a long-standing issue in scaling quantum computing. Now, researchers in partnership with Microsoft may have discovered the key to scalability: a cryo-CMOS chip.

The Taiwanese government has asked TSMC and other chipmakers to step in and ease the global supply shortage after U.S.,…

The Taiwanese government has asked TSMC and other chipmakers to step in and ease the global supply shortage after U.S., European, and Japanese automakers plead for help.

Customization and flexibility are key for designing ADAS. Here's why FPGAs are becoming a go-to—as opposed to ASICs,…

Customization and flexibility are key for designing ADAS. Here's why FPGAs are becoming a go-to—as opposed to ASICs, for example.

Xiaomi claims its new smartphone-compatible technology offers wireless charging at a distance—with no stands or…

Xiaomi claims its new smartphone-compatible technology offers wireless charging at a distance—with no stands or charging pads necessary.

Sensor R&D has targeted all of the five human senses—including smell. Here are a few ways "electronic noses" have…

Sensor R&D has targeted all of the five human senses—including smell. Here are a few ways "electronic noses" have advanced even further in recent months.

One possible alternative for lithium-ion batteries is sodium-ion batteries. Here's an update on how Na-ion batteries are…

One possible alternative for lithium-ion batteries is sodium-ion batteries. Here's an update on how Na-ion batteries are developing in the research realm so far.

GaN FETs aren't a perfect drop-in for their silicon counterparts—without board-level modifications, that is. We spoke…

GaN FETs aren't a perfect drop-in for their silicon counterparts—without board-level modifications, that is. We spoke with Alex Lidow, CEO of Efficient Power Conversion, to get his advice on how to make the transition.

From industry to academia, silicon carbide has been making headlines in the first month of 2021.

From industry to academia, silicon carbide has been making headlines in the first month of 2021.

Market analysts have reported that TSMC is to begin making Intel’s Core i3 chips on a 5nm process later this year,…

Market analysts have reported that TSMC is to begin making Intel’s Core i3 chips on a 5nm process later this year, marking the latest in a series of struggles for Intel with its leading-edge process technology at both 10nm and 7nm.

While millimeter wave technology is by no means new, test and measurement suppliers are releasing innovative tips and…

While millimeter wave technology is by no means new, test and measurement suppliers are releasing innovative tips and equipment to help test engineers address higher-frequency challenges.

When traditional combustion engines aren't drowning out typical road sounds, outside noise pollution can become a…

When traditional combustion engines aren't drowning out typical road sounds, outside noise pollution can become a nuissance—or even dangerous—for EV occupants. ANC sensors, commonly used in noise-canceling headphones, can be a useful solution.

Machine learning had a powerful impact on 2020 when it came to processing the mass amounts of COVID-19 data. To progress…

Machine learning had a powerful impact on 2020 when it came to processing the mass amounts of COVID-19 data. To progress ML in 2021, developers are doubling down on features like on-device AI, low-power architecture, and framework compatibility.

While most EEs are familiar with Kirchhoff’s Laws of Current and Voltage, Kirchoff's research may have an even deeper…

While most EEs are familiar with Kirchhoff’s Laws of Current and Voltage, Kirchoff's research may have an even deeper impact on modern circuit analysis—and even quantum mechanics—than some may realize.

Micron claims to have broken the glass ceiling of the 1z DRAM node with a new process that improves memory density by 40%.

Micron claims to have broken the glass ceiling of the 1z DRAM node with a new process that improves memory density by 40%.