Three semiconductor companies have recently announced devices aimed at next-gen audio. These ICs aim to enable engineers to improve the quality and capabilities…
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.
Though LiDAR is one of the most popular technologies for ADAS, it still has its hangups. Now, developers are fine-tuning…
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.
This month has been a busy one in the FET space. Here are a few FETs from EPC, UnitedSiC, and Intel that depart from…
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.
When it comes to voltage references, not only are they important, but they must be stable, especially when it comes to…
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.
In an AAC interview with MIT's faculty Jennifer Rupp and Ericsson's Dr. Saeed Bastani, we learned how a new field,…
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.
ST's new intelligent high-side drivers illustrate how accurate current sensing is a non-negotiable feature of modern…
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.
Combining traditional silicon IGBT technology with silicon carbide Schottky barrier diodes, ROHM is hoping to create a…
Combining traditional silicon IGBT technology with silicon carbide Schottky barrier diodes, ROHM is hoping to create a new hybrid class of power solutions.
TI extends its family of SAR ADCs, striving to beat old design challenges. How do these new family members stack up when…
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?
A seemingly unique and fruitful approach, analog processing has been the key to Mythic AI’s success. Its newest…
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.
One method of accelerating system design is with a system-on-module (SoM). The newest XRF16-Gen3 Xilinx-based SoM from…
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.
MUS-IC, ROHM Semiconductor’s specialized family of audio electronics has a new member: a 32-bit DAC designed for…
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?
When designing a circuit, especially in high voltage applications, safety is a major concern. A new isolated gate driver…
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.
ADAS and AVAS are known to add a number of speakers to an automotive audio system. Class-D amplifiers, however, may be a…
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.
Paris-based SCALINX has high hopes for its signal conversion ASICs, aiming to become 5G and radar market leaders in Europe.
Paris-based SCALINX has high hopes for its signal conversion ASICs, aiming to become 5G and radar market leaders in Europe.
Or, is analog engineering a skill worth pursuing?
Or, is analog engineering a skill worth pursuing?
In this article, we'll review the basics of sigma-delta ADCs—and continuous-time sigma-delta ADCS in particular—using…
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.
Can analog computation be a viable solution to the many challenges facing edge AI hardware? We spoke with Mike Henry, CEO…
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.
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.
With more people working from home, noise-canceling headphones are ever-more prevalent. What circuitry underlies this…
With more people working from home, noise-canceling headphones are ever-more prevalent. What circuitry underlies this popular technology?
Researchers at the University of Surrey have come up with a new type of transistor that offers linear behavior and huge upside.
Researchers at the University of Surrey have come up with a new type of transistor that offers linear behavior and huge upside.