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Paper Thin Displays Near Their Day

Paper Thin Displays Near Their Day

LG's press-on wallpaper TV caused excitement, but the applications of bendable displays reach much farther than just fancy televisions.


News Aug 18, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Why Graphene Could Change Semiconductors Forever

Why Graphene Could Change Semiconductors Forever

Graphene, a sheet of carbon atoms that is only one atom thick, could change the future of electronics. It's much more energy efficient than silicon and dissipates heat faster as well. There's evidence that graphene works even better when it's combined with other polymers, too, making its potential applications innumerable.


News Aug 17, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Semiconductor Mergers and Acquisitions in 2015….So Far

Semiconductor Mergers and Acquisitions in 2015….So Far

A look at some of the biggest mergers and acquisitions in the semiconductor industry.


News Aug 15, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
The NI Week Report

The NI Week Report

A look back at National Instruments' Week, a technology conference held in Austin, TX, from August 3-6th every year. Attended by major players in nearly every industry, this event sets out to determine the course of technology.


News Aug 14, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
The Future as Predicted by the World’s Largest Hard Drive

The Future as Predicted by the World’s Largest Hard Drive

Samsung just revealed the world's largest hard drive--the PM1633a, a 16 TB punch in a 2.5-inch SSD package. The drive relies on a new 32GB NAND flash die comprised of 48 layers of 3-bits-per-cell 3D V-NAND.


News Aug 13, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Powerful RTOSs for the IoT

Powerful RTOSs for the IoT

Everyone from Windows to Google is scrambling to create their own operating system for the IoT storm. Here's an overview of the major players in the new RTOS world.


News Aug 11, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
The 28nm Cost

The 28nm Cost

We've created 28nm chips, but the cost may outweigh the benefits.


News Aug 10, 2015 by Editorial Team
Texas Instruments’ New All-in-One USB Type-C and USB Power Delivery Controller

Texas Instruments’ New All-in-One USB Type-C and USB Power Delivery Controller

The new controller integrates a port power switch and port data multiplexer.


News Aug 10, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
5 Unique Arduino-compatible Boards to Get You Building

5 Unique Arduino-compatible Boards to Get You Building

With the influx of Arduino boards out there, it's difficult to separate the winners from the flops. Here are five of our favorites


News Aug 08, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
The First Eye Tracking Upgrade for AR Glasses

The First Eye Tracking Upgrade for AR Glasses

SensoMotoric has integrated complex eye tracking algorithms for more precise analysis of gaze and visual attention.


News Aug 06, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
The Automotive Ethernet

The Automotive Ethernet

NXP has announced its automotive ethernet product portfolio, perfect for the coming evolution of autonomous driving.


News Aug 06, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
World’s Smallest MEMS Angular Acceleration Sensor

World’s Smallest MEMS Angular Acceleration Sensor

Murata announces the first surface mount MEMS angular acceleration sensor.


News Aug 05, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
The Cicret Bracelet

The Cicret Bracelet

The Cicret bracelet is the best tech you've never heard of--and it could someday be a reality.


News Aug 05, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
The World’s First 256Gb, 48-Layer BiCS FLASH

The World’s First 256Gb, 48-Layer BiCS FLASH

Toshiba has released a new flash memory based on its 48-layer stacking process. It has far more storage than traditional NAND flash memory, greater write/erase reliability endurance, and faster write speeds.


News Aug 04, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Wireless Charging with Metal Devices

Wireless Charging with Metal Devices

Qualcomm's new technology allows devices with metal exteriors to charge, even away from the charging mat. The new method of wireless charging also allows for multiple devices to charge at the same time.


News Aug 03, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
5 Great Engineering Schools (Under $10k)

5 Great Engineering Schools (Under $10k)

Our guide to five great engineering schools that won't leave you drowning in debt for the rest of your life.


News Aug 01, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Microsemi’s New Inductive Sensor Interface ICs

Microsemi’s New Inductive Sensor Interface ICs

The new Ics are based on inductive sensing technology, eliminating current Hall-effect sensors currently used.


News Jul 31, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Hummingboard Edge - Custom ARM Computing

Hummingboard Edge - Custom ARM Computing

The Hummingboard-Edge is set to release in August, enabling designers to have access to a customized, low-cost, ARM computer.


News Jul 30, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Intel and Micron Announce New Memory

Intel and Micron Announce New Memory

Intel and Micron have teamed up to produce the first new type of memory created in over 25 years. The non-volatile memory has speeds up to 1,000 times faster than NAND.


News Jul 29, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Thin-Film Transistor Displays are the new Virtual Cockpits

Thin-Film Transistor Displays are the new Virtual Cockpits

Thin-film transistor displays are predicted to be the future of car displays. But they may be already overtaken by LCD quantum-dot displays.


News Jul 28, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley