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Hydrogen-fueled aviation could be a common reality within the next 15 years, according to a new report.

Hydrogen-fueled aviation could be a common reality within the next 15 years, according to a new report.

STMicroelectronics announced a goal to be carbon neutral by 2027, and they plan to get there by using wide-bandgap…

STMicroelectronics announced a goal to be carbon neutral by 2027, and they plan to get there by using wide-bandgap semiconductors. How might this technology bring the industry toward carbon neutrality?

The U.S. government has made big pushes for domestic chip manufacturing in 2020. What does this trajectory look like for 2021?

The U.S. government has made big pushes for domestic chip manufacturing in 2020. What does this trajectory look like for 2021?

Nanowires are seeing drastic advances in academia, emphasizing the promise that they offer the optoelectronics industry.

Nanowires are seeing drastic advances in academia, emphasizing the promise that they offer the optoelectronics industry.

Protecting IP is a serious concern in the semiconductor industry, where threats like counterfeiting, reverse engineering,…

Protecting IP is a serious concern in the semiconductor industry, where threats like counterfeiting, reverse engineering, and piracy run rampant. Researchers from Purdue say they may have a solution.

The United States is currently dealing with the implications of what experts are calling the most significant cyberattack…

The United States is currently dealing with the implications of what experts are calling the most significant cyberattack in its history. What can EEs take from the news?

The bipartisan IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act was officially signed into law earlier this month, mandating that any…

The bipartisan IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act was officially signed into law earlier this month, mandating that any IoT device purchased with government funds must meet minimum security standards.

In 2020, many companies released flagship low-power devices with the goal of bringing AI to the edge. We’ll review some…

In 2020, many companies released flagship low-power devices with the goal of bringing AI to the edge. We’ll review some of the most recent ones and see how they compare.

Or, is analog engineering a skill worth pursuing?

Or, is analog engineering a skill worth pursuing?

In this electrical engineering edition of the 12 days of Christmas, we take a look at a few familiar highlights of the…

In this electrical engineering edition of the 12 days of Christmas, we take a look at a few familiar highlights of the season and zoom in on the technologies electrical engineers have contributed to make them possible.

Researchers at Drexel University have reported an MXene-coated "Faraday fabric" that can block almost all electromagnetic…

Researchers at Drexel University have reported an MXene-coated "Faraday fabric" that can block almost all electromagnetic waves, providing a lightweight option for blocking EMI in wearable devices.

You may be happy enough with your trusty old oscilloscope, but there are new upgrades and sleek features offered by…

You may be happy enough with your trusty old oscilloscope, but there are new upgrades and sleek features offered by manufacturers every day. Here's an overview of some of the most recent additions in o-scope technology.

Supercapacitors are increasingly hailed as a key to sustainable energy. Coupled with the demand for robust energy storage…

Supercapacitors are increasingly hailed as a key to sustainable energy. Coupled with the demand for robust energy storage systems, these devices are gaining traction in R&D and across the market.

Despite the pandemic, 2020 was a monumental year for space exploration. And pivotal to each mission's success at the…

Despite the pandemic, 2020 was a monumental year for space exploration. And pivotal to each mission's success at the circuit level was radiation-hardened memory devices.

With billions of IoT devices worldwide, designers are increasingly brushing up against electromagnetic interference.…

With billions of IoT devices worldwide, designers are increasingly brushing up against electromagnetic interference. What's the scope of this issue today?

In a $1.1 billion deal, Hyundai has purchased a controlling stake in robot maker Boston Dynamics from SoftBank. What…

In a $1.1 billion deal, Hyundai has purchased a controlling stake in robot maker Boston Dynamics from SoftBank. What could this mean for the future of the famous robotics house?

TDK's recently-announced single-axis MEMS accelerometer aims to bring a bit more bandwidth to the table in a…

TDK's recently-announced single-axis MEMS accelerometer aims to bring a bit more bandwidth to the table in a bandwidth-hungry industry.

2020 ushered in a wave of GaN transistors in applications from automobiles to audio amplifiers. We talked with GaN…

2020 ushered in a wave of GaN transistors in applications from automobiles to audio amplifiers. We talked with GaN Systems CEO Jim Witham to find out why he thinks 2021 could see even more GaN adoption.

TSMC has been formally recognized by the IEEE with the 2021 IEEE Corporate Innovation Award. The 7nm node is just the…

TSMC has been formally recognized by the IEEE with the 2021 IEEE Corporate Innovation Award. The 7nm node is just the beginning of TSMC's plans, though.