"Master” and “slave” have been used for decades in engineering vernacular. Now, many tech companies are pushing for more neutral terms.
"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?
At a time of physical distancing, the applications of Musical Internet of Things are ever more relevant.
At a time of physical distancing, the applications of Musical Internet of Things are ever more relevant.
Silicon Labs and STRATIS announced a collaboration to connect smart apartment complexes. What tech underlies this news?
Silicon Labs and STRATIS announced a collaboration to connect smart apartment complexes. What tech underlies this news?
Some of the leading players in Li-ion battery development—like Tesla—along with research universities are making…
Some of the leading players in Li-ion battery development—like Tesla—along with research universities are making notable strides in this energy-efficient technology.
New oscilloscopes with larger bandwidths, faster sampling rates, and quicker rise times prove that T&M doesn't have to…
New oscilloscopes with larger bandwidths, faster sampling rates, and quicker rise times prove that T&M doesn't have to slow down amidst the pandemic.
Engineers are finding ways to innovate face masks with electronics—whether for air filtration, an LED smile, or…
Engineers are finding ways to innovate face masks with electronics—whether for air filtration, an LED smile, or language translation.
This week, Xilinx and Continental announced the auto industry’s first "production-ready" 4D imaging radar. But do 4D…
This week, Xilinx and Continental announced the auto industry’s first "production-ready" 4D imaging radar. But do 4D radars actually exist beyond the theoretical?
With bigger vehicles come bigger problems with electrification.
With bigger vehicles come bigger problems with electrification.
Semiconductor chips with integrated microfluidic cooling systems could lead to efficiencies that are currently impossible…
Semiconductor chips with integrated microfluidic cooling systems could lead to efficiencies that are currently impossible to achieve outside the lab.
This month, Samsung released news of the "world’s smallest power inductor." What does this miniaturization mean for…
This month, Samsung released news of the "world’s smallest power inductor." What does this miniaturization mean for electronic design, even at a theoretical level?
Thanks to some strategic partnerships, the Amazon Sidewalk project looks poised to launch later this year.
Thanks to some strategic partnerships, the Amazon Sidewalk project looks poised to launch later this year.
The ultra-thin sensor integrates a photodiode, filter, and signal processing to remotely monitor Sp02 levels.
The ultra-thin sensor integrates a photodiode, filter, and signal processing to remotely monitor Sp02 levels.