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Renesas Pushes Beyond MRAM Write Challenges Spurring Memory Technology Forward

Renesas Pushes Beyond MRAM Write Challenges Spurring Memory Technology Forward

With new improvements to magnetoresistive random-access memory (MRAM) write technology, Renesas claims to improve power consumption for Internet-of-Things (IoT) applications and push MRAM further.


News Jan 04, 2022 by Jake Hertz
With a Vision of a “Collision-free Future,” TI Unveils mmWave Radar Sensor

With a Vision of a “Collision-free Future,” TI Unveils mmWave Radar Sensor

The new family of 77-GHz radar SoCs is but the newest addition to TI's portfolio of ADAS-facing components.


News Jan 04, 2022 by Jake Hertz
Diamond-based Accelerators May Bring Quantum Computing to the Edge

Diamond-based Accelerators May Bring Quantum Computing to the Edge

Will 2022 finally be the year of quantum utility? Australian-German startup Quantum Brilliance believes it has the key to shrink quantum computing for mobile devices—at any temperature.


The Show Will Go On, Says CES Amid Omicron Concerns

The Show Will Go On, Says CES Amid Omicron Concerns

While 42 exhibitors have so far canceled their in-person appearances at the show, CES is blazing ahead this week.


News Jan 03, 2022 by Lianne Frith
From the Chip Shortage to the Next Silicon Valley: Looking Back at 2021

From the Chip Shortage to the Next Silicon Valley: Looking Back at 2021

As 2021 draws to a close, let's reflect on what this year brought to the table, both in the form of technology and industry trends.


News Dec 31, 2021 by Kimber Wymore
Following Dialog Acquisition, Renesas Goes After Celeno for Wi-Fi 6/6E Boost

Following Dialog Acquisition, Renesas Goes After Celeno for Wi-Fi 6/6E Boost

With its broad portfolio of Wi-Fi 6/6E chips and Doppler imaging technology, Israel-based Celeno seemed a clear choice for Renesas' next move in the wireless communication space.


News Dec 30, 2021 by Dr. Steve Arar
MIT Ups Energy Storage With “World’s Longest” Flexible Fiber Li-ion Battery

MIT Ups Energy Storage With “World’s Longest” Flexible Fiber Li-ion Battery

Advances in e-textile research have led researchers to weave Li-ion batteries into fibers. Such development promises to offer scalable power solutions to smart and flexible electronic devices.


News Dec 28, 2021 by Abdulwaliy Oyekunle
Taking Sensors Quantum: Researchers and Hamamatsu Eye Photodetector Technology

Taking Sensors Quantum: Researchers and Hamamatsu Eye Photodetector Technology

Sensors are vital for almost any industry and application; however, how are researchers and companies leveraging technology like photodetectors to bring sensing to the quantum realm?


News Dec 28, 2021 by Nicholas St. John
How One Wearable May Play a Key Role in Workers’ Comp

How One Wearable May Play a Key Role in Workers’ Comp

When attached to factory workers' waistbands, the device can sense unsafe postures and movements—providing analytics for employers and insurance companies.


News Dec 27, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Companies Give Final Push to End 2021 With a Slew of GaN Devices

Companies Give Final Push to End 2021 With a Slew of GaN Devices

As 2021 comes to a close, STMicroelectronics, GaN Systems, and EPC push through final gallium nitride (GaN) based products. Could 2022 usher in even more GaN innovations?


Renesas’ Recent MCU Ventures Tackle Actuators and Industrial Drives

Renesas’ Recent MCU Ventures Tackle Actuators and Industrial Drives

As one of the leading MCU manufacturers, Renesas has released a number of new microcontroller families in the past few months for various embedded applications. Here is a basic run down of these series.


News Dec 26, 2021 by Abdulwaliy Oyekunle
The 2021 AAC Holiday Song Collection

The 2021 AAC Holiday Song Collection

Have you ever been enjoying traditional holiday music and wished it had more electrical engineering? Boy, have we got an album for you!


News Dec 24, 2021 by Kate Smith
Rekindled Focus on Space Exploration Yields Advances in Rad-hard ICs

Rekindled Focus on Space Exploration Yields Advances in Rad-hard ICs

As the goals for space exploration become more ambitious, the requirements of space-grade ICs are stacking high.


News Dec 24, 2021 by Ikimi .O
New Research Suggests Processing-in-Memory Could Revolutionize Analog Computing

New Research Suggests Processing-in-Memory Could Revolutionize Analog Computing

Processing-in-memory is no longer confined to the research realm. Even companies like Samsung and IBM are spearheading the movement toward in-memory computing.


News Dec 23, 2021 by Biljana Ognenova
A GaN Roundup: RF MMICs, Power ICs, and SOIC Drivers Keep the Ball Rolling

A GaN Roundup: RF MMICs, Power ICs, and SOIC Drivers Keep the Ball Rolling

The use of gallium nitride (GaN) picks up speed as this year draws to a close with new releases from Microchip, Navitas, and Teledyne e2v. Let's see how these new products are leveraging GaN technology.


News Dec 22, 2021 by Kristijan Nelkovski
Around the Industry: Examples of How Complex ICs Require Complex Design Tools

Around the Industry: Examples of How Complex ICs Require Complex Design Tools

Industries like aerospace and defense are only raising the bar on IC requirements. Here are a few recently announced tools helping IC designers meet the task.


News Dec 21, 2021 by Ikimi .O
New EV Inductive Resolver IC Claims to Be “Immune to Stray Magnetic Fields”

New EV Inductive Resolver IC Claims to Be “Immune to Stray Magnetic Fields”

Though there are a bunch of sensor options for position sensing, Melexis' newest positional sensor IC for electric vehicles claims higher accuracy thanks to improved noise immunity.


News Dec 20, 2021 by Jake Hertz
From GPUs to DDR5 Modules: CES 2022 Kicks Off Innovation Awards With Honorees

From GPUs to DDR5 Modules: CES 2022 Kicks Off Innovation Awards With Honorees

With 2022's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) coming up soon, we’ll take a look at some notable technologies to be highlighted at next year's Innovation Awards.


News Dec 20, 2021 by Jake Hertz
A3D3 Institute With MIT Use ML Algorithms to Help Tame Data for Researchers

A3D3 Institute With MIT Use ML Algorithms to Help Tame Data for Researchers

Hoping to take on real-time processing in more niche areas of research, a team from MIT along with A3D3 Institute, are using deep learning models to make digesting large data sets easier.


News Dec 18, 2021 by Ikimi .O
Filters and Flexibility: TI’s New Delta-Sigma ADC Gives Designers Both

Filters and Flexibility: TI’s New Delta-Sigma ADC Gives Designers Both

With a range of filter options, a new delta-sigma A/C converter can help designers reap tailored, high-performance data from industrial systems.


News Dec 17, 2021 by Dr. Steve Arar