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Inspired by Coffee Rings, Cambridge Researchers Create Ink for Next-Gen Printed Electronics

Inspired by Coffee Rings, Cambridge Researchers Create Ink for Next-Gen Printed Electronics

When inkjet droplets dry in a "coffee stain" pattern, printed electronic devices can malfunction. A new formula spreads evenly to eliminate the issue.


Intel’s 7nm Process Six Months Behind Schedule

Intel’s 7nm Process Six Months Behind Schedule

How will this delay affect Intel's product roadmap, especially compared to AMD and TSMC?


News Aug 17, 2020 by Luke James
As Moore’s Law Ends, Samsung Releases 3D IC Technology

As Moore’s Law Ends, Samsung Releases 3D IC Technology

Samsung announced the availability of its 3D IC technology at both 7nm and 5nm. How does this technology help system designers?


News Aug 17, 2020 by Jake Hertz
Lattice Semiconductor Guards Against Firmware and Supply Chain Attacks

Lattice Semiconductor Guards Against Firmware and Supply Chain Attacks

Hardware attacks most commonly occur at the firmware level or during manufacturing. Now, Lattice Semiconductor is releasing two products to protect hardware.


News Aug 15, 2020 by Jake Hertz
“Drawn-on-Skin” Electronics Gather Data During Motion

“Drawn-on-Skin” Electronics Gather Data During Motion

A new type of so-called drawn-on-skin electronics reportedly allows precise biological data to be harvested while the wearer is in motion.


News Aug 14, 2020 by Luke James
A Smart Ring Helps NBA and WNBA Players Detect Early Symptoms of COVID-19

A Smart Ring Helps NBA and WNBA Players Detect Early Symptoms of COVID-19

Smart ring company Oura has partnered with both the NBA and WNBA to keep players safe while the season resumes.


News Aug 14, 2020 by Jake Hertz
The Benefits and Challenges of a GaN-Based, Quasi-Resonant Power Converter

The Benefits and Challenges of a GaN-Based, Quasi-Resonant Power Converter

A recently-released reference design for a GaN-based QR adaptor opens a discussion: How do quasi-resonant flyback converters work? And what are the virtues and limitations of designing a GaN-based power converter?


News Aug 13, 2020 by Dr. Steve Arar
The Versatility of Radar-on-Chip Systems: ADAS, Health-Monitoring, and More

The Versatility of Radar-on-Chip Systems: ADAS, Health-Monitoring, and More

Radar-on-chip systems span a number of industries, from autonomous cars to continuously-measuring medical devices. What's the secret to their flexibility?


News Aug 13, 2020 by Rushi Patel
Brick or Battery? A New Study Indicates That Red Bricks Can Be Used as Supercapacitors

Brick or Battery? A New Study Indicates That Red Bricks Can Be Used as Supercapacitors

You read that right. Researchers from Washington University in St. Louis have developed a method to take the common brick and convert it into a medium of energy storage.


News Aug 12, 2020 by Jake Hertz
A New RF Upconverter Can Test Satellites Operating in the Q/V Band

A New RF Upconverter Can Test Satellites Operating in the Q/V Band

This week, Rohde & Schwarz released news of its new Q/V band upconverter meant to test satellite payloads. But what is the Q/V band?


News Aug 12, 2020 by Jake Hertz
All About Circuits Opens Registration for Industry’s Largest Virtual Trade Show

All About Circuits Opens Registration for Industry’s Largest Virtual Trade Show

All About Circuits is hosting its first digital expo—marked by 50+ interactive live sessions with industry experts, a flood of new educational content, and 100 giveaway prizes.


News Aug 12, 2020 by Hannah DeTavis
First Electrically-Injected Laser Bumps Speed and Efficiency in Optoelectronics

First Electrically-Injected Laser Bumps Speed and Efficiency in Optoelectronics

When used as a semiconductor, the newfound diode laser made of germanium and tin significantly improves on-chip photonics and nano-electronics.


How Does Non-Volatile Memory Express Reach Such High Data Transfer Rates?

How Does Non-Volatile Memory Express Reach Such High Data Transfer Rates?

Using PCIe protocols, NVMe addresses the issue of data rate bottlenecks—proving to be even faster than SAS and SATA protocols purpose-built for hard disk drives.


News Aug 11, 2020 by Dr. Steve Arar
Researchers Create a Wireless Chip With Data Rates Faster than 5G

Researchers Create a Wireless Chip With Data Rates Faster than 5G

The new chip leverages photonic topological insulators to operate in the terahertz band—not in the 5G range, but in the 6G range.


News Aug 10, 2020 by Jake Hertz
With DDoS Attacks a Now-Common Reality, IoT Firmware Security is Paramount

With DDoS Attacks a Now-Common Reality, IoT Firmware Security is Paramount

Attack vectors are migrating to easier targets, and right now, IoT firmware is fair prey. In 2020, researchers, corporations, and governments are rising to the occasion.


News Aug 10, 2020 by Adrian Gibbons
From Laser to Workbench: New Tech Speeds Up PCB Solder Mask Production

From Laser to Workbench: New Tech Speeds Up PCB Solder Mask Production

A new laser direct imaging technology may significantly increase the speed of solder mask production at a low cost.


News Aug 10, 2020 by Jake Hertz
Purdue Researchers Creates Wireless, Implantable Transmitter to Power Future Biomedical Devices

Purdue Researchers Creates Wireless, Implantable Transmitter to Power Future Biomedical Devices

Batteries make for bulky, uncomfortable implants that may require surgery for replacement. This wireless transmitter is said to consume "the lowest amount of energy per digital bit published to date."


News Aug 08, 2020 by Tyler Charboneau
Safety Starts at Design: Stacking Up Five IP Camera Reference Designs

Safety Starts at Design: Stacking Up Five IP Camera Reference Designs

How do the surveillance camera reference designs from five big names—Renesas, NXP, Qualcomm, Microchip, and TI—compare to each other?


News Aug 07, 2020 by Nicholas St. John
Radar is at the Heart of New People-Counting Technology

Radar is at the Heart of New People-Counting Technology

To monitor building occupancy post-COVID-19, many companies are turning to people-counting systems—with versatile radar technology as the key ingredient.


News Aug 06, 2020 by Adrian Gibbons
From Space to Anywhere: New Ka-Band Transceiver Promises to Connect Remote Areas

From Space to Anywhere: New Ka-Band Transceiver Promises to Connect Remote Areas

Socionext and Tokyo Tech have developed what they claim is the first Ka-band SATCOM transceiver that uses CMOS technology.