To achieve the peak velocity for next-gen communications, Microsoft has acquired Lumenisity, a pioneer in high-speed, low-loss optical fibers.
December 15, 2022 by Aaron Carman
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.
October 25, 2022 by Jeff Child
Aligned with the release of the USB4 2.0 spec, Intel’s early Thunderbolt prototype demo marks a milestone next-gen USB technology.
October 24, 2022 by Jake Hertz
Consumers will need to look for an icon and a label that indicates charger performance and decide on an unbundled sale before making a purchasing decision.
June 09, 2022 by Biljana Ognenova
To support advanced IEEE 802.3 networking standards and shrinking test times, Rohde & Schwarz debuted two new software suite options for doing automated testing cable assemblies up to IEEE 802.3ck.
April 08, 2022 by Jeff Child
At just the width of a human hair, a new type of cable from MIT and Raytheon is said to be ten times faster than USB.
March 03, 2021 by Jake Hertz
This past week, Spain’s attempted launch of its first optical imaging satellite ended in tragic failure—and the reason was frustratingly avoidable.
November 20, 2020 by Jake Hertz
The FAN6390MPX incorporates an autonomous USB PD state machine to comply with the USB PD 3.0 specification.
March 02, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
The AP43771 features low standby power and an embedded MCU with one-time programmable memory.
February 03, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
This article takes a look at STUSB4500 which is a standalone USB Power Delivery controller from STMicroelectronics.
December 17, 2018 by Dr. Steve Arar
In this article, we look at ON Semiconductor's FUSB303, which is a fully autonomous USB Type-C controller.
February 26, 2018 by Nick Davis
Dialog Semiconductor introduces their new USB power delivery controller that handles interface communications between a power adapter and a mobile device.
January 02, 2018 by Nick Davis
The correct crimping tool can make a world of difference—just ask assembly technicians.
October 30, 2017 by Nick Davis
Authentication, over-voltage protection, and compact form factor are key challenges in implementing power delivery feature in the next-generation USB designs.
July 28, 2017 by Majeed Ahmad
Silego just announced the SLG59H1302C integrated power splitter and switch for USB Type-C. Can this little IC help ease USB-C's growing pains?
June 20, 2017 by Tim Youngblood
Check out the insides of a USB CD drive in this Teardown Tuesday!
June 13, 2017 by Robin Mitchell
The new controller integrates a port power switch and port data multiplexer.
August 10, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
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