One of the prevailing challenges of drone electronics is extending battery life. In a new announcement, researchers in Korea say they've found the key:…
One of the prevailing challenges of drone electronics is extending battery life. In a new announcement, researchers in Korea say they've found the key: miniaturized fuel cells.
IoT designers are commonly plagued with the issue of long-term deployment. Energy-harvesting paradigms, including a new…
IoT designers are commonly plagued with the issue of long-term deployment. Energy-harvesting paradigms, including a new solar harvesting device from Maxim, may be a promising supplement to battery cells.
Since the initial hype of Google Glass has died down in recent years, many AR companies have used the CES stage to…
Since the initial hype of Google Glass has died down in recent years, many AR companies have used the CES stage to resurge excitement in AR smart glasses. Here are the latest advancements from CES 2021.
According to the researchers, this new type of optical neuromorphic processor can operate more than 1,000 times faster…
According to the researchers, this new type of optical neuromorphic processor can operate more than 1,000 times faster than any previous type of processor.
In semiconductor research, diamonds are much more than jewelry. A new study suggests that strain engineering may be the…
In semiconductor research, diamonds are much more than jewelry. A new study suggests that strain engineering may be the key to unlocking the optoelectronic merits of this material.
The CES 2021 stage has debuted the hardware of some of the first Wi-Fi 6E devices. What are the benefits and challenges…
The CES 2021 stage has debuted the hardware of some of the first Wi-Fi 6E devices. What are the benefits and challenges of this new connectivity protocol?
Intel has released more than 50 new processors at CES 2021, aimed at markets ranging from business to gaming.
Intel has released more than 50 new processors at CES 2021, aimed at markets ranging from business to gaming.
Current energy-harvesting designs have their limitations. e-peas and Sequans are coming up with what they call a…
Current energy-harvesting designs have their limitations. e-peas and Sequans are coming up with what they call a "non-stop, zero-maintenance" solution.
With the hopes of future-proofing automotive designs, Nexperia has released an 80 V "RET." How are these components…
With the hopes of future-proofing automotive designs, Nexperia has released an 80 V "RET." How are these components useful in EV design?
Some challenges to EE research include tight budgets and limited access to reputable silicon IP. DARPA Toolbox hopes to…
Some challenges to EE research include tight budgets and limited access to reputable silicon IP. DARPA Toolbox hopes to open access to these resources to drive microelectronic innovation forward.
Innovations in smart technology call for innovations in sensor ICs. Here are a few that have stood out in the first few…
Innovations in smart technology call for innovations in sensor ICs. Here are a few that have stood out in the first few days of CES 2021.
Partially funded by DARPA, Tower Semiconductor is creating a new foundry process for integrated-laser-on-silicon photonics.
Partially funded by DARPA, Tower Semiconductor is creating a new foundry process for integrated-laser-on-silicon photonics.
Combining a new AC-DC controller and patented "Inde-Flux" transformer technology, Microchip and Würth Elektronik eiSos…
Combining a new AC-DC controller and patented "Inde-Flux" transformer technology, Microchip and Würth Elektronik eiSos aim to help designers create reliable bi-directional communication between the primary and secondary elements in isolated applications.
Coining the term "fiber optics" in 1955, physicist Narinder S. Kapany conducted research that had resounding effects…
Coining the term "fiber optics" in 1955, physicist Narinder S. Kapany conducted research that had resounding effects across multiple disciplines, including electrical engineering.
Many Hall-effect sensors specialize in one area of power monitoring—voltage, current, or power from either AC or DC…
Many Hall-effect sensors specialize in one area of power monitoring—voltage, current, or power from either AC or DC signals. Allegro says its new IC monitors all of these metrics in one chip.
UK-based AI chipmaker Graphcore has closed a $222 million funding round, bringing the British company’s value up to…
UK-based AI chipmaker Graphcore has closed a $222 million funding round, bringing the British company’s value up to $2.77 billion and in line with the likes of NVIDIA and Qualcomm.
China is reporting more 5G base stations than the combined total of stations in all other countries. What might this mean…
China is reporting more 5G base stations than the combined total of stations in all other countries. What might this mean for the telecom sector in the US?
OmniVision claims this new ASIC for driver monitoring systems is the industry’s first to integrate a neural processor…
OmniVision claims this new ASIC for driver monitoring systems is the industry’s first to integrate a neural processor and image signal processor.
Designing a transceiver and antenna is no small feat. A new module from ST is designed to help small companies to spend…
Designing a transceiver and antenna is no small feat. A new module from ST is designed to help small companies to spend less time on the hardware and more time on the Bluetooth LE, Zigbee, or Thread application itself.
We spoke with Texas Instruments to learn more about this new tech, which they feel can shake up the EV industry.
We spoke with Texas Instruments to learn more about this new tech, which they feel can shake up the EV industry.