As 2021 draws to a close, let's reflect on what this year brought to the table, both in the form of technology and industry trends.
As 2021 draws to a close, let's reflect on what this year brought to the table, both in the form of technology and industry trends.
As 2021 comes to a close, STMicroelectronics, GaN Systems, and EPC push through final gallium nitride (GaN) based…
As 2021 comes to a close, STMicroelectronics, GaN Systems, and EPC push through final gallium nitride (GaN) based products. Could 2022 usher in even more GaN innovations?
Though there are a bunch of sensor options for position sensing, Melexis' newest positional sensor IC for electric…
Though there are a bunch of sensor options for position sensing, Melexis' newest positional sensor IC for electric vehicles claims higher accuracy thanks to improved noise immunity.
EV battery charging is a constant stressor for EV adoption. Could idea of hot-swapping batteries provide a potential…
EV battery charging is a constant stressor for EV adoption. Could idea of hot-swapping batteries provide a potential solution to ease EV integration and infrastructure strain?
If 2021's RISC-V Summit told us anything, it's that the open-source hardware movement isn't slowing down anytime soon.
If 2021's RISC-V Summit told us anything, it's that the open-source hardware movement isn't slowing down anytime soon.
Many startups are rising to the challenge to create advanced driver monitoring systems (ADAS) as the push for the next…
Many startups are rising to the challenge to create advanced driver monitoring systems (ADAS) as the push for the next generation of vehicles revs up. Arbe is hoping to find its niche with its 4D radar technology.
The new Snapdragon extension expands the mobile platform's capabilities to new markets from PCs to ADAS.
The new Snapdragon extension expands the mobile platform's capabilities to new markets from PCs to ADAS.
Vehicles and wearables alike require increasingly precise positioning technology—and this innovation is often…
Vehicles and wearables alike require increasingly precise positioning technology—and this innovation is often fine-tuned starting with GNSS receivers.
Wide bandgap materials like SiC and GaN keep finding their way into more and more devices, like Schottky barrier diodes…
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.
A new family of multi-cell, battery front-end ICs may speed battery development in a number of high-voltage…
A new family of multi-cell, battery front-end ICs may speed battery development in a number of high-voltage applications—including energy storage systems, UPS, and mobility.
At NVIDIA's GPU Technology Conference, the company unveiled its roadmap to bring autonomy to more vehicles—dependent on…
At NVIDIA's GPU Technology Conference, the company unveiled its roadmap to bring autonomy to more vehicles—dependent on chipsets, sensors, GPUs, cameras, and more.
Manufacturers in Europe are increasing pressure on chipmakers to improve their production capacities.
Manufacturers in Europe are increasing pressure on chipmakers to improve their production capacities.
In a bid to expand into new power markets, RF giant Qorvo has acquired UnitedSiC, a pioneer in SiC FET technology.
In a bid to expand into new power markets, RF giant Qorvo has acquired UnitedSiC, a pioneer in SiC FET technology.
The MEMS piezoresistive pressure sensor stands apart from traditional barometers with a waterproof package, built-in…
The MEMS piezoresistive pressure sensor stands apart from traditional barometers with a waterproof package, built-in temperature compensation, and high tolerance to stress.
The push for autonomous vehicles has seen a lot of momentum for 2021. Aiming to keep it going is a new AI chip from…
The push for autonomous vehicles has seen a lot of momentum for 2021. Aiming to keep it going is a new AI chip from Kneron that claims to bring the capacity for autonomous driving capabilities to any vehicle.
Tesla recently revealed its intent to adopt lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries in its standard range vehicles. What…
Tesla recently revealed its intent to adopt lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries in its standard range vehicles. What do LFP batteries have on Li-ion?
Positioning in tunnels and garages can be difficult. Taking on this challenge comes STMicroelectronics' newest GNSS…
Positioning in tunnels and garages can be difficult. Taking on this challenge comes STMicroelectronics' newest GNSS chipset using an inertial measurement unit (IMU) for better positional accuracy.
Renesas recently released a family of transceivers described as having "the industry's highest EFT immunity." How exactly…
Renesas recently released a family of transceivers described as having "the industry's highest EFT immunity." How exactly does an engineer test for and mitigate EFT?
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.
Disrupting the Ga-polar GaN technology tradition with N-polar GaN devices, Transphorm is evaluating the cost vs.…
Disrupting the Ga-polar GaN technology tradition with N-polar GaN devices, Transphorm is evaluating the cost vs. performance of sapphire substrates with a new DARPA contract.