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TDK Unwraps Smart Home Sensors Marrying High Precision and Low Power

TDK Unwraps Smart Home Sensors Marrying High Precision and Low Power

MEMS microphones, ToF sensors, and motion-tracking IMUs from TDK deliver responsive, energy-efficient performance across smart home appliances, remotes, speakers, locks, and more.


News Jun 30, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Bosch Intros MEMS-Based Bluetooth Tire Pressure Sensors

Bosch Intros MEMS-Based Bluetooth Tire Pressure Sensors

The new SMP290 sensor integrates Bluetooth Low Energy to simplify vehicle electronics and extend sensor lifespan.


News Jun 27, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Photonics, Power, and Packaging at the 6G Research Frontier

Photonics, Power, and Packaging at the 6G Research Frontier

Researchers are tackling key 6G challenges—from ultra-fast photonic AI for real-time RF processing to novel GaN amplifier behavior and ultra-compact phased-array packaging.


News Jun 26, 2025 by Luke James
Can You Power a Circuit With a UV Sensor?

Can You Power a Circuit With a UV Sensor?

During a recent visit to KMITL’s new KAISEM institute in Bangkok, Thailand, All About Circuits spoke with researchers exploring whether a UV sensor could do more than detect light: could it power part of a circuit, too?


News Jun 26, 2025 by Luke James
Next-Gen Connectors Push Boundaries in EVs, Medtech, and Aerospace

Next-Gen Connectors Push Boundaries in EVs, Medtech, and Aerospace

New connector launches from JAE, Phillips Medisize, and Harwin enable safer, smaller, and smarter designs across industries.


News Jun 25, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Sedai Secures $20M to Create the “Self-Driving Cloud”

Sedai Secures $20M to Create the “Self-Driving Cloud”

An autonomous infrastructure platform built on AI agents is reshaping how enterprises manage cloud environments.


News Jun 24, 2025 by Luke James
TDK Unveils 6-Axis IMU Aimed at In-Cabin Automotive Designs

TDK Unveils 6-Axis IMU Aimed at In-Cabin Automotive Designs

Announced today, the new IMU brings a cost-optimized, high-temperature solution to in-cabin automotive applications.


News Jun 24, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Max Planck: The Founder of Quantum Theory and Modern Physics

Max Planck: The Founder of Quantum Theory and Modern Physics

Max Planck introduced the idea that energy is quantized, a breakthrough that reshaped modern physics.


News Jun 23, 2025 by Luke James
Design Wins: Smart Locks, High-Speed Cameras, and Switching Innovation

Design Wins: Smart Locks, High-Speed Cameras, and Switching Innovation

From secure smart locks to resilient RF switching, these design wins showcase how collaboration and component innovation are advancing connected devices across industries.


News Jun 23, 2025 by Luke James
Renesas’ Low-Power MCUs Provide First Support for USB-C 2.4 Standard

Renesas’ Low-Power MCUs Provide First Support for USB-C 2.4 Standard

Renesas claims the RA2L2 MCU group delivers ultra-low power performance, simplified integration, and advanced connectivity for portable and battery-operated devices.


News Jun 20, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
New Rohde & Schwarz Spectrum Analyzer Pushes Past Old Limits

New Rohde & Schwarz Spectrum Analyzer Pushes Past Old Limits

The device's multipath architecture—a first of its kind—accelerates signal analysis using multiple inputs and cross-correlation.


News Jun 20, 2025 by Duane Benson
Forehead E-Tattoo May Help You Stay in the ‘Cognitive Goldilocks Zone’

Forehead E-Tattoo May Help You Stay in the ‘Cognitive Goldilocks Zone’

Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have developed a low-cost, wireless forehead e-tattoo that uses EEG and EOG signals to monitor mental workload in real-time.


News Jun 19, 2025 by Luke James
ST’s Presence Detection for Laptops and PCs Leverages ToF Sensor and AI

ST’s Presence Detection for Laptops and PCs Leverages ToF Sensor and AI

The new sensor and embedded AI unlock advanced features in a low-power, privacy-preserving system.


News Jun 19, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Toshiba Crafts Tech To Improve SiC MOSFETs and Schottky Diodes

Toshiba Crafts Tech To Improve SiC MOSFETs and Schottky Diodes

Toshiba’s new device structures aim to boost efficiency and reliability in high-temperature power conversion systems.


News Jun 18, 2025 by Jake Hertz
At Its Advancing AI Event, AMD Reveals New GPUs, Software, and Systems

At Its Advancing AI Event, AMD Reveals New GPUs, Software, and Systems

AMD is building an end-to-end AI ecosystem to keep pace with the next phase of AI driven by open standards.


News Jun 17, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Rohm Breaks Ground With First Self-Contained, AI-Equipped MCU

Rohm Breaks Ground With First Self-Contained, AI-Equipped MCU

Rohm claims the new microcontroller is the first to employ on-device AI learning without a network connection.


News Jun 17, 2025 by Duane Benson
Qorvo Intros Power Doublers Aimed at DOCSIS 4.0 Cable Networks

Qorvo Intros Power Doublers Aimed at DOCSIS 4.0 Cable Networks

The new power modules offer high output and flexible power options for scalable DOCSIS 4.0 HFC upgrades.


News Jun 16, 2025 by Jake Hertz
IBM Charts Roadmap to First Practical, Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computer

IBM Charts Roadmap to First Practical, Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computer

The company aims to realize a 200-logical-qubit system by 2029.


News Jun 16, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Carbon-Capture ‘Mars’ Batteries Move Closer to Reality

Carbon-Capture ‘Mars’ Batteries Move Closer to Reality

Scientists boosted lithium-carbon dioxide batteries’ performance and life cycle, showing promise for use on Mars and Earth.


News Jun 13, 2025 by Kevin Clemens
The First Wireless Charging System for the Moon Cleared for Flight

The First Wireless Charging System for the Moon Cleared for Flight

Astrobotic and WiBotic have qualified the first wireless charging system for lunar missions, enabling dust-resistant, connector-free power transfer on the moon.


News Jun 12, 2025 by Luke James