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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?


Microchip and EPC Combat Radiation With New Rad-hard FETs

Microchip and EPC Combat Radiation With New Rad-hard FETs

Technology for space applications has been an important part of 2021, thus more components are coming out that are rad-hard. Recently, two new FETS have come out, what do they bring to this space?


News Jun 15, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Creating a “Super Pixel”: Samsung Claims Industry’s Smallest Mobile Image Sensor

Creating a “Super Pixel”: Samsung Claims Industry’s Smallest Mobile Image Sensor

Last week, Samsung released their newest mobile image sensor which they claim is the industry’s smallest pixel size. What are the implications of this shrinking?


News Jun 14, 2021 by Jake Hertz
TI vs. NXP vs. Analog: Comparing Battery Management Systems

TI vs. NXP vs. Analog: Comparing Battery Management Systems

Recently, Analog Devices has added to its battery management system portfolio. Since EV systems are quickly advancing, the question of how does this system compare to others?


Mythic Redefines Edge AI by Combining Analog Processing and Flash Memory

Mythic Redefines Edge AI by Combining Analog Processing and Flash Memory

A seemingly unique and fruitful approach, analog processing has been the key to Mythic AI’s success. Its newest processor could be a hopeful contender in the world of edge computing.


News Jun 07, 2021 by Jake Hertz
New Buck/Boost Regulator Focuses on Managing Supercapacitor Backup Power Systems

New Buck/Boost Regulator Focuses on Managing Supercapacitor Backup Power Systems

Today, Maxim Integrated released a new PMIC with supercapacitor backup power supplies in mind.


News Jun 01, 2021 by Kate Smith
Xilinx Aims to Speed Up System Design with Gen3 RF SoM

Xilinx Aims to Speed Up System Design with Gen3 RF SoM

One method of accelerating system design is with a system-on-module (SoM). The newest XRF16-Gen3 Xilinx-based SoM from AVNET has improvements worth evaluating.


News May 24, 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
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