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Paragraf Takes Graphene to Cryogenic Temperatures

Paragraf Takes Graphene to Cryogenic Temperatures

Recently, AAC had the privilege of sitting down with Dr. Ellie Galanis from Paragraf to hear about how the company uses its graphene products at cryogenic temperatures.


News May 12, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Blending AI and Hardware: 3 Startups Reach for AVs and the Cloud

Blending AI and Hardware: 3 Startups Reach for AVs and the Cloud

AI may be the buzzword of the century, with companies ranging from startups to Fortune 500 clamoring to harness the technology.


News May 11, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Samsung Shoots for High-performance Computing with 2.5D High-bandwidth Memory

Samsung Shoots for High-performance Computing with 2.5D High-bandwidth Memory

Die stacking is becoming more commonplace with Samsung Electronics' next-generation 2.5D advanced package technology.


News May 10, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons
STMicroelectronics Tackles the EV Industry with GaN

STMicroelectronics Tackles the EV Industry with GaN

In an effort for cleaner and more efficient electric vehicles, STMicroelectronics is turning to GaN technology.


News May 10, 2021 by Jake Hertz
In Search of the Next Top Semiconductor: Cuprous Oxide vs. Silicon

In Search of the Next Top Semiconductor: Cuprous Oxide vs. Silicon

Semiconductor materials vying for silicon's crown are everywhere, it seems. One substrate that's been in research for many years is cuprous oxide. Is it a blip on the radar or the next heir apparent?


News May 08, 2021 by Ikimi .O
Micro-LEDs vs. OLEDs: What’s the Future for Foldable Displays?

Micro-LEDs vs. OLEDs: What’s the Future for Foldable Displays?

AMOLED foldable displays are at the forefront of mobile development; however, designers are asking, what’s new in µLEDs technology?


News May 07, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons
IBM’s 2 nm Chip Dazzles with 50 Billion Transistors in Tiny Package

IBM’s 2 nm Chip Dazzles with 50 Billion Transistors in Tiny Package

In an announcement clearly intended to draw in engineers and laymen alike, IBM heralds the arrival of tiny 2 nm chips with 50 billion transistors apiece and the heir apparent to the age of FinFETs.


News May 06, 2021 by Kate Smith
Apple and Facebook Compete to Create a More Natural AR/VR Experience

Apple and Facebook Compete to Create a More Natural AR/VR Experience

Apple’s new patent introduces its spin on bringing interactive touch control to AR/VR. Meanwhile, Facebook is going another direction.


News May 06, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Nexperia’s Trench Schottky Diodes Seize Power Efficiency

Nexperia’s Trench Schottky Diodes Seize Power Efficiency

This week, Nexperia has released a new group of trench Schottky diodes which they claim are more efficient than ever.


News May 05, 2021 by Jake Hertz
New Infineon Flyback Converters Target Power Losses in USB Power Delivery

New Infineon Flyback Converters Target Power Losses in USB Power Delivery

This week, Infineon released a new USB-PD charger that leverages a flyback converter topology for maximal efficiency.


News May 05, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Underwater HVDC-based Grid: Pushing the Limits of Power Transmission

Underwater HVDC-based Grid: Pushing the Limits of Power Transmission

Establishing an underwater power grid is no easy feat, though researchers and companies like ABB and Siemens can see the potential benefits.


News May 04, 2021 by Rushi Patel
Could “Massless Storage” be the Future of EVs?

Could “Massless Storage” be the Future of EVs?

This year, the EV field has seen many advances, in both industry and academia, in the direction of structural batteries.


News May 04, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Is Software Going to Revolutionize Memory? IBM Digs into Software-defined Storage

Is Software Going to Revolutionize Memory? IBM Digs into Software-defined Storage

You've heard of software-defined radio, but how about software-defined storage? The latest from IBM gives us a chance to catch up on this cloud-focused technology.


New Intelligent Power Modules Pit Soft Recovery Against Radiated Emissions

New Intelligent Power Modules Pit Soft Recovery Against Radiated Emissions

A new generation of IPMs from ROHM Semiconductor claims "best-in-class," but can it deliver when compared to other IPMs in the industry?


News May 03, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons
Public Design Competitions Accelerate Open Innovation for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles

Public Design Competitions Accelerate Open Innovation for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles

Government actors around the globe continue a trend of challenging public-sector innovators to accelerate the development of various technologies, including a recent surge in interest in autonomous underwater vehicles


News May 01, 2021 by Lianne Frith
Of Slide Switches and Interface Design: Introspection on UX and EEs

Of Slide Switches and Interface Design: Introspection on UX and EEs

A lesser-discussed aspect of electronics design, user experience, can be the difference between a good product and a great one. A new set of slide switches sparks some philosophical contemplation.


News Apr 30, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Dialog’s New SPI NOR Flash: The Holy Grail of Low-power Memory?

Dialog’s New SPI NOR Flash: The Holy Grail of Low-power Memory?

Chasing low power consumption is the holy grail of IoT design considerations. With that in mind, Dialog introduces their new AT25EU NOR Flash to answer the call.


News Apr 30, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons
For the Love of an MCU: STMicroelectronics Wraps Up STM32 Summit 2021 in China

For the Love of an MCU: STMicroelectronics Wraps Up STM32 Summit 2021 in China

For the fifth year in a row, STMicroelectronics is hosting their annual STM32 Summit, a curiously specific event in the industry.


News Apr 29, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Beyond Distracted Driving: Tesla’s Driver Monitoring System Aims To Save Kids Left in Hot Cars

Beyond Distracted Driving: Tesla’s Driver Monitoring System Aims To Save Kids Left in Hot Cars

With the automotive industry focusing on safety and autonomy, Tesla hopes its new DMS mmWave sensor will help prevent, not only distracted driving but children from being left in hot cars.


News Apr 28, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Reader Question: Design Contests? Meet-Ups? Quiz Bowls? What Online Events Do We Need More Of?

Reader Question: Design Contests? Meet-Ups? Quiz Bowls? What Online Events Do We Need More Of?

Seriously, we want you to tell us. If you could hang out with a group of fellow electrical engineers online, what would it look like?


News Apr 28, 2021 by Kate Smith