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In this article we’ll look at three new components for amplifying and processing audio signals.

In this article we’ll look at three new components for amplifying and processing audio signals.

Microchip announced its newest family of 8-bit MCUs: the PIC18F "K42". The family, comprised of 10 products, boasts the…

Microchip announced its newest family of 8-bit MCUs: the PIC18F "K42". The family, comprised of 10 products, boasts the largest total memory of any 8-bit PIC MCUs.

Yes, manufacturers are still improving op-amps. This article looks at new offerings from Maxim, Linear Tech, and…

Yes, manufacturers are still improving op-amps. This article looks at new offerings from Maxim, Linear Tech, and STMicroelectronics.

In this Teardown Tuesday, we will be looking at the innards of a Mercury remote power plug that uses a remote to control…

In this Teardown Tuesday, we will be looking at the innards of a Mercury remote power plug that uses a remote to control power sockets.

In this article we’ll take a look at three new semiconductor products to keep in mind for your next wireless system.

In this article we’ll take a look at three new semiconductor products to keep in mind for your next wireless system.

In this article, we’ll take a look at three new power-management ICs—two linear regulators and one power supply monitor.

In this article, we’ll take a look at three new power-management ICs—two linear regulators and one power supply monitor.

The DS211 Mini Storage Oscilloscope is a single channel, shirt pocket-sized oscilloscope. This week we open it up to see…

The DS211 Mini Storage Oscilloscope is a single channel, shirt pocket-sized oscilloscope. This week we open it up to see what is inside.

Researcher Professor Mutsuko Matano and Tokyo Tech are planning to use diamonds as the next power and sensor semiconductor.

Researcher Professor Mutsuko Matano and Tokyo Tech are planning to use diamonds as the next power and sensor semiconductor.

Moore's law states the number of transistors on silicon doubles every year. The laws of physics state that number is…

Moore's law states the number of transistors on silicon doubles every year. The laws of physics state that number is approaching a limit.

What's the US Army using bacteria for in their electronics R&D?

What's the US Army using bacteria for in their electronics R&D?

Scientists at Cambridge University have developed a low-power transistor which consumes a billionth of a watt and…

Scientists at Cambridge University have developed a low-power transistor which consumes a billionth of a watt and operates under one volt. Such a device could help with the age of the IoT's ever-growing demand for power and efficiency.

A team of scientists in Germany have created genetic nanostructures that could be the key to genetic computers.

A team of scientists in Germany have created genetic nanostructures that could be the key to genetic computers.

Heat dissipation is one of the biggest obstacles in semiconductor reduction. A team at the University of California has…

Heat dissipation is one of the biggest obstacles in semiconductor reduction. A team at the University of California has developed nanowires that can significantly improve heat dissipation characteristics and shape the future of silicon chip design.

Industry 4.0 is here now, and Maxim's Pocket IO PLC development platform shows how it can reinvigorate manufacturing…

Industry 4.0 is here now, and Maxim's Pocket IO PLC development platform shows how it can reinvigorate manufacturing operations with tiny sensors and distributed control units.

Microsoft uses programmable chips to offer an accelerated implementation for a number of algorithms such as machine…

Microsoft uses programmable chips to offer an accelerated implementation for a number of algorithms such as machine learning, pattern matching, and more.

Researchers at the Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have created the world's first 1nm gate.

Researchers at the Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have created the world's first 1nm gate.

Semiconductor producer SK Hynix have announced that they are partnering up with Stanford University to research and…

Semiconductor producer SK Hynix have announced that they are partnering up with Stanford University to research and develop a semiconductor device that will resemble the human brain. How will this affect computing in the future and what can we expect from such devices?

The Amazon Echo Dot v2 is out. Here's a look inside.

The Amazon Echo Dot v2 is out. Here's a look inside.

SiC devices—both diodes and transistors—are making inroads in automotive, energy, and industrial environments amid…

SiC devices—both diodes and transistors—are making inroads in automotive, energy, and industrial environments amid high-power handling capability and power loss savings.