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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
Fathers of the MOSFET: Dawon Kahng and Martin Atalla

Fathers of the MOSFET: Dawon Kahng and Martin Atalla

Though MOSFET technology is a staple in the semiconductor industry, it wasn't always the case. Let's dive into the men behind the tech: Dawon Kahng and Martin (John) Atalla.


News Dec 14, 2021 by Tyler Charboneau
Rounding Up Schottky Barrier Diode’s Exploits With Wide Bandgap Materials

Rounding Up Schottky Barrier Diode’s Exploits With Wide Bandgap Materials

Wide bandgap materials like SiC and GaN keep finding their way into more and more devices, like Schottky barrier diodes (SBDs). Let's take a look at some recent releases and check the status of GaN SBDs.


News Nov 22, 2021 by Abdulwaliy Oyekunle
Infineon Tackles High-frequency Switching Losses With Latest OptiMOS 6 MOSFETS

Infineon Tackles High-frequency Switching Losses With Latest OptiMOS 6 MOSFETS

With increased performance of drain-source on-state resistance, gate charge, and figures of merit, Infineon's latest 100 V MOSFET technology seeks to improve high-frequency switching applications.


News Nov 21, 2021 by Ikimi .O
New Technique Side-steps Shot Noise for Precision Optics in a Photonic IC

New Technique Side-steps Shot Noise for Precision Optics in a Photonic IC

A new technique eliminates the limitations of shot noise on laser interferometry.


News Nov 16, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Qorvo Acquires UnitedSiC, Snapping Up More of the Wide Bandgap Market

Qorvo Acquires UnitedSiC, Snapping Up More of the Wide Bandgap Market

In a bid to expand into new power markets, RF giant Qorvo has acquired UnitedSiC, a pioneer in SiC FET technology.


News Nov 10, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons
New LiDAR Chips Go the Distance, Rain or Shine

New LiDAR Chips Go the Distance, Rain or Shine

Though LiDAR is one of the most popular technologies for ADAS, it still has its hangups. Now, developers are fine-tuning LiDAR at the chip level—for instance, by extending detection distance and priming it for inclement weather.


FET Roundup: eGaN FETs, Next-gen SiC FETs, and “RibbonFETs” Hit the Scene

FET Roundup: eGaN FETs, Next-gen SiC FETs, and “RibbonFETs” Hit the Scene

This month has been a busy one in the FET space. Here are a few FETs from EPC, UnitedSiC, and Intel that depart from traditional silicon transistors in interesting ways.


News Oct 16, 2021 by Ikimi .O
Microchip Targets Temperature Stability in New Cost-effective Vref IC

Microchip Targets Temperature Stability in New Cost-effective Vref IC

When it comes to voltage references, not only are they important, but they must be stable, especially when it comes to temperature. Targeting just that, Microchip has released a new voltage reference IC.


News Oct 11, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Pre-switching, a New Contrast to Hard-switching, Eliminates Switching Losses With AI

Pre-switching, a New Contrast to Hard-switching, Eliminates Switching Losses With AI

A novel "pre-switch" architecture may allow designers to break free from hard-switching constraints.


News Oct 10, 2021 by Ikimi .O
A New Optical Switch Proves 1,000 Times Faster Than Traditional Transistors

A New Optical Switch Proves 1,000 Times Faster Than Traditional Transistors

Optical computers have long been on the horizon. Now, IBM and Skoltech are teaming up to bring optical circuits into the mainstream.


News Oct 07, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons
Will Lithium-based Memristors Spur an Analog Computing Renaissance?

Will Lithium-based Memristors Spur an Analog Computing Renaissance?

In an AAC interview with MIT's faculty Jennifer Rupp and Ericsson's Dr. Saeed Bastani, we learned how a new field, "lithionics," could be the key to advancing neuromorphic computing.


News Oct 04, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons
Modern Power Switches Zero In on Accurate Current Sensing

Modern Power Switches Zero In on Accurate Current Sensing

ST's new intelligent high-side drivers illustrate how accurate current sensing is a non-negotiable feature of modern power switches, especially in the automotive space.


News Oct 02, 2021 by Dr. Steve Arar
Littelfuse’s Gate Driver Promises Fast Turn-on Speed in Solid-state Relays

Littelfuse’s Gate Driver Promises Fast Turn-on Speed in Solid-state Relays

Using load biasing, the new MOSFET gate driver has turn-on speeds in the order of tens of microseconds. It's also the so-called first of its kind that doesn't require an external power supply.


News Sep 22, 2021 by Abdulwaliy Oyekunle
TI Lowers the Acoustics with BLDC Motor Drivers Leveraging Two Control Schemes

TI Lowers the Acoustics with BLDC Motor Drivers Leveraging Two Control Schemes

Distracted by the noise caused by the many appliances in your home? TI’s newest BLDC motor drivers claim to quiet appliances by up to 3.3 dBA using trapezoidal and field-oriented control.


News Sep 08, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons
Baseless Power Modules Clear the Way for a More Electric Aircraft

Baseless Power Modules Clear the Way for a More Electric Aircraft

The push for greener technology keeps aiming higher, this time targeting avionics. Microchip and Clean Skys have teamed up to create a family of baseless power modules.


News Aug 14, 2021 by Tyler Charboneau
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
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
TI’s New SAR ADCs Beat Old Noise and Sampling Rate Challenges

TI’s New SAR ADCs Beat Old Noise and Sampling Rate Challenges

TI extends its family of SAR ADCs, striving to beat old design challenges. How do these new family members stack up when compared to some competitors?