In light of Zener diodes rising market value, let’s take a deeper look into the component to understand its strengths and common applications.
In light of Zener diodes rising market value, let’s take a deeper look into the component to understand its strengths and common applications.
With passives supply chains running thin, some engineers have reemphasized the importance of capacitors and power…
With passives supply chains running thin, some engineers have reemphasized the importance of capacitors and power integrity in space-constrained PCB designs.
Researchers in China and Switzerland have developed electrically-conductive artificial blood vessels that could replace…
Researchers in China and Switzerland have developed electrically-conductive artificial blood vessels that could replace diseased organic vessels.
For the first time, researchers have successfully developed flexible, printable, and powerful vertical organic transistors.
For the first time, researchers have successfully developed flexible, printable, and powerful vertical organic transistors.
ALD recently announced a low-power, high-precision clamping solution that targets low-voltage electronic systems. Why do…
ALD recently announced a low-power, high-precision clamping solution that targets low-voltage electronic systems. Why do we turn to voltage clamping in such systems in the first place?
NXP has announced that it is sampling a new family of 2x2 Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth/BLE chips for advanced industrial and IoT markets.
NXP has announced that it is sampling a new family of 2x2 Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth/BLE chips for advanced industrial and IoT markets.
Hailo, an Israel-based startup, has benchmarked its AI acceleration modules against its Intel and Google counterparts.…
Hailo, an Israel-based startup, has benchmarked its AI acceleration modules against its Intel and Google counterparts. What's the verdict?
This week, Arm announced that it will transfer its entire CeRAM IP portfolio to a new spin-out from the company, Cerfe…
This week, Arm announced that it will transfer its entire CeRAM IP portfolio to a new spin-out from the company, Cerfe Labs, while taking minority ownership stake in the new company.
Tesla's Battery Day came with an important announcement: a tabless lithium-ion battery cell. How does this architecture…
Tesla's Battery Day came with an important announcement: a tabless lithium-ion battery cell. How does this architecture compare to traditional cells?
This morning, Maxim Integrated released its newest product, a low-power NN accelerator chip, with the hopes of bringing…
This morning, Maxim Integrated released its newest product, a low-power NN accelerator chip, with the hopes of bringing AI to the edge. We interviewed Kris Ardis, executive director of Micros, Security, and Software Business Unit at Maxim Integrated, to get the details.
Two huge acquisitions in July and September have guaranteed that 2020 will, at the very least, be the second-largest year…
Two huge acquisitions in July and September have guaranteed that 2020 will, at the very least, be the second-largest year in history for semiconductor mergers and acquisitions.
"Master” and “slave” have been used for decades in engineering vernacular. Now, many tech companies are pushing for…
"Master” and “slave” have been used for decades in engineering vernacular. Now, many tech companies are pushing for more neutral terms.
5G will operate at frequencies significantly faster than those of 4G, forcing PCB designers to rethink how their boards…
5G will operate at frequencies significantly faster than those of 4G, forcing PCB designers to rethink how their boards are designed and manufactured.
When vendors have different names for power modes of low-power MCUs, it can be confusing to compare options for…
When vendors have different names for power modes of low-power MCUs, it can be confusing to compare options for battery-powered IoT designs.
Engineers in South Korea have developed a process that could lead to the realization of embedded wearable electronics.
Engineers in South Korea have developed a process that could lead to the realization of embedded wearable electronics.
NXP Semiconductors has announced the opening of its new high-volume RF GaN fab in Chandler, Arizona, representing the…
NXP Semiconductors has announced the opening of its new high-volume RF GaN fab in Chandler, Arizona, representing the United States’ most advanced fab dedicated to 5G RF power amplifiers.
In an attempt to create smaller and more efficient charging solutions, STMicroelectronics has combined GaN transistors in…
In an attempt to create smaller and more efficient charging solutions, STMicroelectronics has combined GaN transistors in the same package as gate drivers.
OmniVision claims this small form factor RGB-IR sensor may significantly advance medical imaging.
OmniVision claims this small form factor RGB-IR sensor may significantly advance medical imaging.
Integrated powertrain devices go back at least as far as 2004 when Intel wrote the specification for DrMOS, a…
Integrated powertrain devices go back at least as far as 2004 when Intel wrote the specification for DrMOS, a high-efficiency high-current IC for powering next-gen processors.
This week, the European Space Agency discovered underground lakes of liquid water on Mars. What circuit-level hardware…
This week, the European Space Agency discovered underground lakes of liquid water on Mars. What circuit-level hardware made this discovery possible?
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