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Rohde & Schwarz Releases New Oscilloscope Tool Designed to Decompose Jitter

Rohde & Schwarz Releases New Oscilloscope Tool Designed to Decompose Jitter

Why is jitter becoming an increasingly difficult problem to solve? Rohde & Schwarz helps designers respond to these challenges with a jitter analysis tool.


News Jan 24, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
Redriver From Diodes Incorporated Aims for 8Gbps Speeds With Linear Equalizer

Redriver From Diodes Incorporated Aims for 8Gbps Speeds With Linear Equalizer

The PI3EQX12904A supports flexible interfacing and features low-standby power requirements.


News Jan 24, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
New Isolator IC from Analog Devices has Integrated DC-DC Conversion

New Isolator IC from Analog Devices has Integrated DC-DC Conversion

The ADuM642x series offers four independent isolation channels and is suitable for high-temperature industrial environments.


News Jan 24, 2020 by Robert Keim
Could Pittsburgh be the Next Silicon Valley for EEs?

Could Pittsburgh be the Next Silicon Valley for EEs?

In this article, we'll discuss Pittsburgh's silicon presence, university research, and cost of living to assess whether the Steel City could be the next hardware hub.


News Jan 23, 2020 by Tyler Charboneau
GNSS Correction Module from u-blox Makes Way for Centimeter-level Positioning

GNSS Correction Module from u-blox Makes Way for Centimeter-level Positioning

u-blox claims that its NEO-D9S enhances GNSS data from satellite constellations to offer pin-point position readings.


News Jan 23, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
Three Recent IoT Platforms That Show Smart Home Security Isn’t Just a Software Problem

Three Recent IoT Platforms That Show Smart Home Security Isn’t Just a Software Problem

Here are a few developers that have taken extra precautions to bake security into IoT components at the silicon level. 


News Jan 22, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
New Mixer from Analog Devices Targets High-Frequency Applications

New Mixer from Analog Devices Targets High-Frequency Applications

The HMC553ACHIPS is a passive double-balanced mixer that supports upconversion and downconversion with RF frequencies from 6–14 GHz.


News Jan 22, 2020 by Robert Keim
Doppler Radar Module (24 GHz) from Fujitsu to Monitor Heart Rate Without Contact

Doppler Radar Module (24 GHz) from Fujitsu to Monitor Heart Rate Without Contact

The 3-channel device is built to simplify the design of non-contact motion detection products.


News Jan 22, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
ChipSats—Hoards of Tiny Circuit Boards Sent to Space (or Attached to Cows)

ChipSats—Hoards of Tiny Circuit Boards Sent to Space (or Attached to Cows)

The size of a postage stamp, ChipSats form a sensor network to carry out tasks of larger satellites.


News Jan 21, 2020 by Lisa Boneta.
One Month Into 2020, What’s New With 5G?

One Month Into 2020, What’s New With 5G?

Just a few weeks into the new year, many companies are progressing 5G to make 2020 the "year of 5G."


News Jan 21, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
New DC-DC Converter from TI Emphasizes Flexibility and Low Component Count

New DC-DC Converter from TI Emphasizes Flexibility and Low Component Count

The LM63635 is a wide-input-voltage-range buck regulator that is specifically intended for automotive applications.


News Jan 20, 2020 by Robert Keim
Processing, Protocols, and Protection: A Closer Look at IoT and IIoT

Processing, Protocols, and Protection: A Closer Look at IoT and IIoT

While IoT and IIoT are based on similar hardware, their specific applications warrant different data processing, protocols, and security considerations. 


News Jan 20, 2020 by Lisa Boneta.
Ampleon’s 500W Power Amplifier Transistor Achieves “Best in Class” Efficiency at 75%

Ampleon’s 500W Power Amplifier Transistor Achieves “Best in Class” Efficiency at 75%

The new LDMOS-based device is designed for efficient operations in the industrial, scientific, and medical (ISM) band.


News Jan 20, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
Position Tracking vs. Position Sensors? Distinction Matters in Terminology and Tech

Position Tracking vs. Position Sensors? Distinction Matters in Terminology and Tech

Position trackers and position sensors are fundamentally different. Yet sometimes outside of engineering spaces, we hear the terms used interchangeably. Here's why the distinction matters.


News Jan 18, 2020 by Tyler Charboneau
Diodes Incorporated Shrinks Their Popular Dual- and Quad-channel Bus Switches

Diodes Incorporated Shrinks Their Popular Dual- and Quad-channel Bus Switches

Available in ultra-thin QFN (UQFN) packages, the new devices measure at 3mm x 3mm x 0.65mm.


News Jan 17, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
Socionext Side Steps the Pitfalls of Cloud Computing with New Edge Computing Devices

Socionext Side Steps the Pitfalls of Cloud Computing with New Edge Computing Devices

BOXiedge is a 24-core mini-server driven by an SoC clocked at 1GHz. What about this solution speaks to the trend toward edge computing?


News Jan 16, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
Silanna Semiconductor’s Active Clamp Flyback Controllers Combine Four ACF Subsystems

Silanna Semiconductor’s Active Clamp Flyback Controllers Combine Four ACF Subsystems

The SZ1101 (33W) and SZ1105 (65W) incorporate four key ACF subsystems to simply design and reduce BOM count.


News Jan 16, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
Microchip Revamps Popular Ethernet Transceiver and MCU for Space

Microchip Revamps Popular Ethernet Transceiver and MCU for Space

Based on familiar COTS devices, these two radiation-hardened devices are designed to facilitate space-based Ethernet connectivity.


News Jan 15, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
Google Coral AI Taps Renesas for Programmable PMICs

Google Coral AI Taps Renesas for Programmable PMICs

Renesas’ ISL91301B PMIC is featured in Google’s Coral devices, including the Mini PCIe Accelerator, M.2 Accelerator, and SoM.


News Jan 15, 2020 by Cabe Atwell
MicroPower Direct’s 1W DC-DC Converters Geared for Board-level Power Distribution

MicroPower Direct’s 1W DC-DC Converters Geared for Board-level Power Distribution

The ML100E series offers 41 standard models with varying VDC inputs and output ranges along with short circuit protection and a wide range of temperature tolerances.


News Jan 15, 2020 by Cabe Atwell