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…
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.
How will Samsung's involvement affect Tesla's silicon-level trajectory in autonomous driving?
How will Samsung's involvement affect Tesla's silicon-level trajectory in autonomous driving?
The 5G New Radio platform is continuing to evolve. A clear understanding of 5G goals, technical terms, and technology…
The 5G New Radio platform is continuing to evolve. A clear understanding of 5G goals, technical terms, and technology will allow designers to imagine new use-cases for the nascent network.
Brill believes its new technique in battery balancing can help significantly increase battery life and capacity.
Brill believes its new technique in battery balancing can help significantly increase battery life and capacity.
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.
Hoping to create more power-efficient and highly functional AI processors, Syntiant and Intuitive are both aiming to…
Hoping to create more power-efficient and highly functional AI processors, Syntiant and Intuitive are both aiming to create the next step in computer vision.
Hokuyo Automation and SiLC Technologies are teaming up to push 4D LiDAR to mainstream using frequency modulated…
Hokuyo Automation and SiLC Technologies are teaming up to push 4D LiDAR to mainstream using frequency modulated continuous wave technology (FMCW). However, what is 4D LiDAR and SiLC's chip solution?
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.
What's at the heart of Sony's flurry of new CMOS image sensors? To start, copper-to-copper connection, back-illuminated…
What's at the heart of Sony's flurry of new CMOS image sensors? To start, copper-to-copper connection, back-illuminated structure, and an EVS mechanism.