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The new reference design marries a valuable combination of power efficiency and size.

The new reference design marries a valuable combination of power efficiency and size.

In an effort to reduce the burden of wiring for learning and rapid prototyping, today Arduino has revealed a new system…

In an effort to reduce the burden of wiring for learning and rapid prototyping, today Arduino has revealed a new system of plug-and-play components leveraging the new UNO R4 with Qwiic connectors and Wi-Fi.

Armed with key functions available in separate blocks, designers can get a headstart on PCIe Gen 7 with Synopsys’s newest IP.

Armed with key functions available in separate blocks, designers can get a headstart on PCIe Gen 7 with Synopsys’s newest IP.

To meet demands for higher densities, faster performance, and compliance to open standards, connector manufacturers are…

To meet demands for higher densities, faster performance, and compliance to open standards, connector manufacturers are racing to keep pace.

In the age of innovation, new technologies will be necessary to continue building on previous work. At RWW 2024, the…

In the age of innovation, new technologies will be necessary to continue building on previous work. At RWW 2024, the consensus: We’re nearing a peak. How can we continue climbing?

As automobiles get more complex, the "Advanced SoC Research for Automotive" (ASRA) initiative teams up a dozen…

As automobiles get more complex, the "Advanced SoC Research for Automotive" (ASRA) initiative teams up a dozen automotive, electrical, and semiconductor companies to further develop automotive SoCs.

It’s a consequential time in the connectivity world. While Apple switches to USB-C on its new iPhone 15, Intel has…

It’s a consequential time in the connectivity world. While Apple switches to USB-C on its new iPhone 15, Intel has released version 5 of its Thunderbolt standard.

As we approach the twentieth anniversary of PCI Express, here is a look back—and forward—at the reigning expansion slot.

As we approach the twentieth anniversary of PCI Express, here is a look back—and forward—at the reigning expansion slot.

Power over Ethernet standards come with important distinctions for designers to consider when unifying power and connectivity.

Power over Ethernet standards come with important distinctions for designers to consider when unifying power and connectivity.

When critical radar gear aboard JUICE (Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer) fails because of a stuck pin, engineers try various…

When critical radar gear aboard JUICE (Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer) fails because of a stuck pin, engineers try various tricks to fix the problem.

As USB distances increase in automotive applications, signal integrity becomes a pressing issue. Microchip has released…

As USB distances increase in automotive applications, signal integrity becomes a pressing issue. Microchip has released reclocker/redriver devices to help solve this challenge.

50 years ago today, on May 22, 1973, Robert Metcalfe wrote a memo to management at Xerox Palo Alto Research Center…

50 years ago today, on May 22, 1973, Robert Metcalfe wrote a memo to management at Xerox Palo Alto Research Center explaining how Ethernet could work.

With the release of the USB PD 3.1 EPR standard, industry leaders are rapidly announcing solutions for more efficient USB…

With the release of the USB PD 3.1 EPR standard, industry leaders are rapidly announcing solutions for more efficient USB power supplies.

Since terahertz technology is being looked at as the next step toward 6G, companies like Cannon, universities such as…

Since terahertz technology is being looked at as the next step toward 6G, companies like Cannon, universities such as Harvard, and agencies like NASA aim to keep this technology advancing.

Serving up low-power wireless connectivity, high-performance computing, and comprehensive development resources, this…

Serving up low-power wireless connectivity, high-performance computing, and comprehensive development resources, this batch of IoT modules, SoCs, and dev boards smooth the way for IoT system designers.

To achieve the peak velocity for next-gen communications, Microsoft has acquired Lumenisity, a pioneer in high-speed,…

To achieve the peak velocity for next-gen communications, Microsoft has acquired Lumenisity, a pioneer in high-speed, low-loss optical fibers.

By creating a new class of test instrument, Tektronix touts its PCI Express (PCIe) margin tester as a tool that reduces…

By creating a new class of test instrument, Tektronix touts its PCI Express (PCIe) margin tester as a tool that reduces PCIe link testing times from hours down to just minutes.

Aligned with the release of the USB4 2.0 spec, Intel’s early Thunderbolt prototype demo marks a milestone next-gen USB…

Aligned with the release of the USB4 2.0 spec, Intel’s early Thunderbolt prototype demo marks a milestone next-gen USB technology.

Digi-Key Electronics opened its new distribution center this week at its headquarters. The new facility triples the…

Digi-Key Electronics opened its new distribution center this week at its headquarters. The new facility triples the location’s shipping rate to 81,000 boxes per day of electronic parts.