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While CAN FD has been around since 2011, this protocol is still, in many cases, the preferable option to Classical CAN…

While CAN FD has been around since 2011, this protocol is still, in many cases, the preferable option to Classical CAN for many designers. Here's why.

Now that universities are adjusting to the realities of remote learning, how are they accommodating the hands-on aspects…

Now that universities are adjusting to the realities of remote learning, how are they accommodating the hands-on aspects of EE lab education?

Power manufacturers are increasingly drilling down on power density as a priority. Here are a few recent updates around…

Power manufacturers are increasingly drilling down on power density as a priority. Here are a few recent updates around the industry.

This week, Austrian company ams released a new capacitive sensor to perform hands-on detection. This announcement…

This week, Austrian company ams released a new capacitive sensor to perform hands-on detection. This announcement reflects a trend in capacitive sensors leading the charge in automotive HMIs.

Synopsys has announced its acquisition of UK-based in-chip monitoring leader Moortec, whose technology forms a core part…

Synopsys has announced its acquisition of UK-based in-chip monitoring leader Moortec, whose technology forms a core part of Synopsys’ Silicon Lifecycle Management platform.

As we quickly reach the end of Moore’s Law, semiconductor giants ST, Cree, and Infineon are hot on the tails of…

As we quickly reach the end of Moore’s Law, semiconductor giants ST, Cree, and Infineon are hot on the tails of potential silicon alternatives that promise smaller, faster, and more reliable devices.

This past week, Spain’s attempted launch of its first optical imaging satellite ended in tragic failure—and the…

This past week, Spain’s attempted launch of its first optical imaging satellite ended in tragic failure—and the reason was frustratingly avoidable.

Qi-certified wireless charging devices are now commonplace in the consumer market. But how exactly does Qi achieve…

Qi-certified wireless charging devices are now commonplace in the consumer market. But how exactly does Qi achieve wireless power transfer at the circuit level?

Power supply design is always extremely important, but no application may have more stringent design requirements than…

Power supply design is always extremely important, but no application may have more stringent design requirements than medical devices.

As modulation scheme efficiency goes up, power amplifier efficiency goes down. Xilinx, TI, and Skyworks are bringing…

As modulation scheme efficiency goes up, power amplifier efficiency goes down. Xilinx, TI, and Skyworks are bringing their expertise to the table to reconcile the trade-off.

Active noise control is a principle technology in noise-canceling headphones. But there's a nuanced part of the ANC…

Active noise control is a principle technology in noise-canceling headphones. But there's a nuanced part of the ANC conversation that warrants discussion: adaptive controllers and cancelation paths.

In what the company has described as a breakthrough in flash memory, performance, and density, Micron has shipped the…

In what the company has described as a breakthrough in flash memory, performance, and density, Micron has shipped the world’s first 176-layer 3D NAND.

Apple's inclusion of a LiDAR-capable sensor in the iPhone 12 Pro opened doors for augmented reality applications. But…

Apple's inclusion of a LiDAR-capable sensor in the iPhone 12 Pro opened doors for augmented reality applications. But using LiDAR with AR is not without its design challenges.

Just two months before electronica, event organizers announced that the trade show would go digital. How did the…

Just two months before electronica, event organizers announced that the trade show would go digital. How did the conference's first-ever online event go?

Although 2020 has been one of the biggest years for mergers and acquisitions in the chip industry, global trade conflicts…

Although 2020 has been one of the biggest years for mergers and acquisitions in the chip industry, global trade conflicts could slow deals from being finalized.

With the demand for in-memory computation increasing, Xilinx and Samsung have set out to create a “one size fits all”…

With the demand for in-memory computation increasing, Xilinx and Samsung have set out to create a “one size fits all” solution.

Depending on the project, designers have a number of options to either etch security at the silicon level or buy a…

Depending on the project, designers have a number of options to either etch security at the silicon level or buy a pre-fabricated and pre-programmed security IC.

Thermoelectric coolers (TECs) are increasingly replacing traditional refrigeration technology. But despite all the…

Thermoelectric coolers (TECs) are increasingly replacing traditional refrigeration technology. But despite all the virtues of TECs, these devices are not without limitations.

After departing from Intel processors earlier this year, Apple made headlines this week with its first-ever proprietary…

After departing from Intel processors earlier this year, Apple made headlines this week with its first-ever proprietary SoC for the Mac.