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MIT’s Tiny Wireless Antennas Use Light to Monitor How Cells Talk

MIT’s Tiny Wireless Antennas Use Light to Monitor How Cells Talk

The wireless antennas use light to detect minute electrical signals in liquid environments, showing promise for biosensing in medical diagnoses and treatments.


News Jan 30, 2025 by Luke James
NXP Launches Tiny Secure Authenticator IC Based on RISC-V

NXP Launches Tiny Secure Authenticator IC Based on RISC-V

With a RISC-V core and cryptographic support, the EdgeLock A30 provides security in a small package.


News Jan 29, 2025 by Aaron Carman
One Month Into 2025, Business Deals Fire Up the Semiconductor Industry

One Month Into 2025, Business Deals Fire Up the Semiconductor Industry

From Cadence taking over Secure-IC to Quantum Brilliance pocketing $20 million in funding, the semiconductor is already making big moves this year.


News Jan 28, 2025 by Luke James
In Memoriam: Donald Bitzer, the Father of PLATO and Plasma Displays

In Memoriam: Donald Bitzer, the Father of PLATO and Plasma Displays

Donald Bitzer, a monumental figure in plasma display technology and computer-assisted education, passed away last month at the age of 90.


News Jan 28, 2025 by Luke James
Wolfspeed Equips New SiC MOSFETs for High-Power, ‘Real-World Conditions’

Wolfspeed Equips New SiC MOSFETs for High-Power, ‘Real-World Conditions’

The company's fourth generation of SiC MOSFETs comes with new upgrades to reverse recovery transients and lower RDS(on).


News Jan 27, 2025 by Jake Hertz
ST’s Full-Bridge DC Motor Driver Integrates Real-Time Diagnostics

ST’s Full-Bridge DC Motor Driver Integrates Real-Time Diagnostics

With current sensing, integrated diagnostics, and high efficiency, the VNH3090AQ is built to simplify motor designs, especially in zonal architectures.


News Jan 27, 2025 by Aaron Carman
Rohm Claims ‘Smallest’ Terahertz Wave Oscillation and Detection Devices

Rohm Claims ‘Smallest’ Terahertz Wave Oscillation and Detection Devices

You thought mmWave was high frequency? Rohm's new devices bring Terahertz into the realm of practicality.


News Jan 24, 2025 by Aaron Carman
Microchip Tackles Specialized Computing With PCIe 4.0 Switches

Microchip Tackles Specialized Computing With PCIe 4.0 Switches

The new family of 16-lane switches takes aim at Level 2+ ADAS and video processing in industrial applications.


News Jan 24, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Chiplet Summit 2025 Nods to a Bright Future for Disaggregated Computing

Chiplet Summit 2025 Nods to a Bright Future for Disaggregated Computing

New solutions from big names like Arm and Keysight and up-and-comers like Numem were telling highlights from this year’s conference.


News Jan 23, 2025 by Jake Hertz
U-blox Debuts Wi-Fi 7 Module for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

U-blox Debuts Wi-Fi 7 Module for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

U-blox designed its first automotive-grade Wi-Fi 7 module to enhance in-vehicle connectivity with high throughput, low latency, and support for multiple users.


News Jan 23, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Infineon Unveils Motor Control and Power Conversion MCUs for the WBG Era

Infineon Unveils Motor Control and Power Conversion MCUs for the WBG Era

The new MCU family comes in Entry and Main Line products, giving designers a scalable range of performance and memory options.


News Jan 22, 2025 by Jake Hertz
CES Exclusive: Why SiTime Believes Silicon Is the Future of Timing

CES Exclusive: Why SiTime Believes Silicon Is the Future of Timing

In an exclusive interview with the SiTime team, we discussed the benefits of MEMS-based timing solutions over their quartz-oscillator counterparts.


News Jan 21, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Rohm Crafts Tiny 1 kW Infrared Laser Diode for LiDAR

Rohm Crafts Tiny 1 kW Infrared Laser Diode for LiDAR

The eight-channel, 125 W laser diode SMD array improves the measurement distance and resolution in LiDAR applications.


News Jan 21, 2025 by Charles Lee
Nordic Uses CES 2025 to Springboard Into End-to-End IoT Connectivity

Nordic Uses CES 2025 to Springboard Into End-to-End IoT Connectivity

In this CES exclusive, All About Circuits met with Nordic Semiconductor team to learn how the company plans to expand beyond its Bluetooth roots.


News Jan 20, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Synopsys, NXP, and Infineon Drive Focus on Software-Defined Vehicles

Synopsys, NXP, and Infineon Drive Focus on Software-Defined Vehicles

Once again, CES showcased the most cutting-edge advancements in automotive technology. Here are a few ways Synopsys, NXP, and Infineon are rethinking SDV security.


News Jan 20, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
How Engineer Julius Edgar Lilienfeld Laid the Groundwork for Modern FETs

How Engineer Julius Edgar Lilienfeld Laid the Groundwork for Modern FETs

While the first working FET wouldn't appear until 1945, the idea appeared nearly 20 years prior in a patent held by Julius Edgar Lilienfeld.


News Jan 18, 2025 by Luke James
Three New Passives Flex High Performance in Ever Smaller Packages

Three New Passives Flex High Performance in Ever Smaller Packages

New passive components from TDK, Kyocera, and Littelfuse push the boundaries of size, power, and functionality.


News Jan 17, 2025 by Duane Benson
Renesas Serves Up 100 V MOSFETs Using Split Gate Technology

Renesas Serves Up 100 V MOSFETs Using Split Gate Technology

Thanks to a new process, the two power FETs feature incredibly low on-resistance and high switching efficiency.


News Jan 17, 2025 by Aaron Carman
Morse Micro Intros Wi-Fi HaLow SoC Claiming Longest Reach

Morse Micro Intros Wi-Fi HaLow SoC Claiming Longest Reach

At CES, All About Circuits had an exclusive interview with Morse Micro CEO Michael De Nil. We discussed their new Wi-Fi HaLow SoC and more.


News Jan 16, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Easing Data Center Burdens, SiTime Launches Differential-Ended Oscillator

Easing Data Center Burdens, SiTime Launches Differential-Ended Oscillator

The new differential-ended oscillator is the company’s first specifically designed to optimize efficiency in AI data centers.


News Jan 16, 2025 by Jake Hertz