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New Audio Devices Target Next-gen Audio System Designs

New Audio Devices Target Next-gen Audio System Designs

Three semiconductor companies have recently announced devices aimed at next-gen audio. These ICs aim to enable engineers to improve the quality and capabilities of their audio system designs.


News May 03, 2022 by Kristijan Nelkovski
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
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
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
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?


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
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
“MUS-IC” to an Audiophile’s Ears? Lessons on Hi-Fi Electronics From a New DAC

“MUS-IC” to an Audiophile’s Ears? Lessons on Hi-Fi Electronics From a New DAC

MUS-IC, ROHM Semiconductor’s specialized family of audio electronics has a new member: a 32-bit DAC designed for high-res playback. What does this DAC teach us about the tenets of Hi-Fi electronics?


News Apr 19, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons
STMicroelectronics Brings UVLO (Under-voltage Lockout) to SiC FETs

STMicroelectronics Brings UVLO (Under-voltage Lockout) to SiC FETs

When designing a circuit, especially in high voltage applications, safety is a major concern. A new isolated gate driver is bringing under-voltage safety features to SiC FETs.


News Mar 26, 2021 by Jake Hertz
The Class-D Amplifier Is the Star of Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems, ST Suggests

The Class-D Amplifier Is the Star of Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems, ST Suggests

ADAS and AVAS are known to add a number of speakers to an automotive audio system. Class-D amplifiers, however, may be a useful solution for cutting size, costs, heat, and power consumption.


Signal Conversion Chip Designer Pushes for European Leadership in 5G

Signal Conversion Chip Designer Pushes for European Leadership in 5G

Paris-based SCALINX has high hopes for its signal conversion ASICs, aiming to become 5G and radar market leaders in Europe.


News Feb 06, 2021 by Luke James
Reader Question: Is Analog Engineering a Dying Art?

Reader Question: Is Analog Engineering a Dying Art?

Or, is analog engineering a skill worth pursuing?


News Dec 26, 2020 by Kate Smith
Continuous-Time Sigma-Delta ADCs: the “Alias-Free” ADC

Continuous-Time Sigma-Delta ADCs: the “Alias-Free” ADC

In this article, we'll review the basics of sigma-delta ADCs—and continuous-time sigma-delta ADCS in particular—using a recent CTSD from ADI as an example.


News Dec 10, 2020 by Dr. Steve Arar
Analog Power at the Size of Digital? Edge AI Processor Combines Best of Both Worlds

Analog Power at the Size of Digital? Edge AI Processor Combines Best of Both Worlds

Can analog computation be a viable solution to the many challenges facing edge AI hardware? We spoke with Mike Henry, CEO of Mythic, to see why they think it is.


News Dec 02, 2020 by Jake Hertz
More on Noise-Canceling Headphones: Adaptive Controllers in Active Noise Control Systems

More on Noise-Canceling Headphones: Adaptive Controllers in Active Noise Control Systems

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.


News Nov 17, 2020 by Dr. Steve Arar
Understanding Active Noise Control Systems—the Tech Underlying Noise-Canceling Headphones

Understanding Active Noise Control Systems—the Tech Underlying Noise-Canceling Headphones

With more people working from home, noise-canceling headphones are ever-more prevalent. What circuitry underlies this popular technology?


News Nov 05, 2020 by Dr. Steve Arar
A New Multimodal Architecture Said to Redefine the Way Transistors Work

A New Multimodal Architecture Said to Redefine the Way Transistors Work

Researchers at the University of Surrey have come up with a new type of transistor that offers linear behavior and huge upside.


News Nov 02, 2020 by Jake Hertz