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Labs Over Fabs? The US Strives to Solve the Chip Shortage

Labs Over Fabs? The US Strives to Solve the Chip Shortage

The stakes are high with the continuing chip shortage; however, what solutions are trying to take the pressure off? Could the answer be in supporting laboratories over fabrication facilities?


News Jul 26, 2021 by Lianne Frith
Could Human-aware Algorithms Be the Key to Motion Planning in Robotics?

Could Human-aware Algorithms Be the Key to Motion Planning in Robotics?

Making robots more human-like could be a necessary hurdle to cross, especially concerning motion control and planning. What are places like MIT and Mitsubishi trying to accomplish with the right algorithms?


Testing the Waters: Quantum T&M Equipment Adds Rohde & Schwarz to Its Roster

Testing the Waters: Quantum T&M Equipment Adds Rohde & Schwarz to Its Roster

With quantum computing striving to become mainstream, T&M equipment will play a pivotal role. Ensuring this, Rohde & Schwarz jump into the quantum T&M playing field.


News Jul 23, 2021 by Kristijan Nelkovski
ROHM’s Hybrid IGBTs Target Performance by Adding a SiC Schottky Barrier Diode

ROHM’s Hybrid IGBTs Target Performance by Adding a SiC Schottky Barrier Diode

Combining traditional silicon IGBT technology with silicon carbide Schottky barrier diodes, ROHM is hoping to create a new hybrid class of power solutions.


News Jul 23, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons
CrossBar Reimagines ReRAM Technology for Physically Unclonable Functions

CrossBar Reimagines ReRAM Technology for Physically Unclonable Functions

As the need for hardware security increases, companies are searching for ways to use PUF. CrossBar claims its newest resistive-RAM technology could be suited for a new class of PUF applications.


News Jul 22, 2021 by Jake Hertz
EVs and Security and Heat Waves, Oh My! Facing the US’s Power Grid Issues

EVs and Security and Heat Waves, Oh My! Facing the US’s Power Grid Issues

From freezing temperatures to blazing heat, the US power grid is under a massive amount of strain. If it can't handle the weather, how will it handle EVs?


News Jul 21, 2021 by Tyler Charboneau
Ditching the PC: ADLINK Creates Stand-alone Data Acquisition System for IIOT

Ditching the PC: ADLINK Creates Stand-alone Data Acquisition System for IIOT

Data acquisition is essential for ensuring IoT device's functionality, especially in industrial settings. ADLINK's new DAQs have possibly made them more simple by removing the host computer.


News Jul 21, 2021 by Jake Hertz
ON Semi’s Image Sensors and SiPMs Give AutoX a Leg Up on Autonomous Driving

ON Semi’s Image Sensors and SiPMs Give AutoX a Leg Up on Autonomous Driving

Navigating with ON Semiconductor technology onboard, AutoX’s self-driving platform is the first to receive a license to operate autonomously on China’s roadways; however, what tech is it using?


News Jul 20, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons
NXP and MOTER Brings Software to the Data for Real-time Data to Insurance

NXP and MOTER Brings Software to the Data for Real-time Data to Insurance

NXP and MOTER join forces to provide insurance companies with a way to get real-time data on intelligent vehicle systems, skipping the dense and costly method of sending all data to the cloud.


News Jul 20, 2021 by Jake Hertz
NVIDIA Dives Into Industrial High-performance Computing with HGX Platform

NVIDIA Dives Into Industrial High-performance Computing with HGX Platform

Since the industry is zeroing in on high-performance computing, NVIDIA throws its hat into the HPC ring with its release of a new platform: the HGX HPC platform.


News Jul 19, 2021 by Ikimi .O
3 Companies Capitalize on Dimming and Simplicity with New LED Drivers

3 Companies Capitalize on Dimming and Simplicity with New LED Drivers

Recent LED drivers from Maxim Integrated, STMicroelectronics, and ON Semiconductor promise improved performance in LED lighting applications. This article covers these releases and their specifications.


News Jul 17, 2021 by Ikimi .O
2021’s Robotics Science and Systems Conference Ends on A High Note

2021’s Robotics Science and Systems Conference Ends on A High Note

The annual Robotics Science and Systems Conference (RSS) ends today. What is this conference and what are some of the highlights?


News Jul 16, 2021 by Kimber Wymore
Dialog Semiconductor Shrinks PSU Size with Zero Voltage Switching

Dialog Semiconductor Shrinks PSU Size with Zero Voltage Switching

Recently, Dialog released a new chipset which is said to reduce high power density power supply design by up to 50%. How does zero voltage switching play into it?


News Jul 16, 2021 by Jake Hertz
New IEEE Standard Takes Aim at Easing Long-Reach SerDes Automotive Design

New IEEE Standard Takes Aim at Easing Long-Reach SerDes Automotive Design

Direct physical interfaces between sensor and processor over long distances is a major challenge in automotive design. The IEEE 2977-2021 MIPI A-PHY specification might be the key to this challenge.


News Jul 15, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons
From Hall Sensors to Encoders: 3 Companies Target Industrial Position Monitoring

From Hall Sensors to Encoders: 3 Companies Target Industrial Position Monitoring

Position sensors have been trending, especially with the increasing need for them in industrial settings. What new products have companies come up with and how have they advanced monitoring technology?


News Jul 15, 2021 by Rushi Patel
Taoglas Ramps Up IoT Time-to-market with EDGE SoM Portfolio

Taoglas Ramps Up IoT Time-to-market with EDGE SoM Portfolio

Taoglas has released a new SoM platform for IoT systems. What is this platform exactly, and how does it claim to speed up IoT time-to-market by 80%?


Higher Memory, Compute, and Security: Xilinx’s Versal HBM Platform Speeds Past DDR5

Higher Memory, Compute, and Security: Xilinx’s Versal HBM Platform Speeds Past DDR5

Fast on the heels of the AI Edge series, Xilinx releases the Versal HBM Advanced Compute Acceleration Platform (ACAP), claiming 800% more memory bandwidth at 63% lower power over DDR5.


News Jul 14, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons
Samsung Takes On LED Flickering with its First Automotive ISOCELL Image Sensor

Samsung Takes On LED Flickering with its First Automotive ISOCELL Image Sensor

Today, Samsung announced its first ISOCELL image sensor designed for the automotive space.


News Jul 13, 2021 by Jake Hertz
New PMICs Leverage Maximum Power Point Tracking for Energy Harvesting

New PMICs Leverage Maximum Power Point Tracking for Energy Harvesting

Recently, energy harvesting technology has become more and more prevalent. What are the basics of it and what new PMICs are making waves?


News Jul 13, 2021 by Jake Hertz
From Garage to Tech Giant: Bill Hewlett and David Packard Ignited the Tech World

From Garage to Tech Giant: Bill Hewlett and David Packard Ignited the Tech World

Everyone recognizes the name "Hewlett-Packard" but who were the two halves of the HP coin? From the garage to a tech giant, Bill Hewlett and David Packard shook up early technology.


News Jul 12, 2021 by Tyler Charboneau