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In Search of the Next Top Semiconductor: Cuprous Oxide vs. Silicon

Semiconductor materials vying for silicon's crown are everywhere, it seems. One substrate that's been in research for many years is cuprous oxide. Is it a blip on the radar or the next heir apparent?

5 days ago by Ikimi .O

Micro-LEDs vs. OLEDs: What’s the Future for Foldable Displays?

AMOLED foldable displays are at the forefront of mobile development; however, designers are asking, what’s new in µLEDs technology?

May 07, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons

IBM’s 2 nm Chip Dazzles with 50 Billion Transistors in Tiny Package

In an announcement clearly intended to draw in engineers and laymen alike, IBM heralds the arrival of tiny 2 nm chips with 50 billion transistors apiece and the heir apparent to the age of FinFETs.

May 06, 2021 by Kate Smith

Apple and Facebook Compete to Create a More Natural AR/VR Experience

Apple’s new patent introduces its spin on bringing interactive touch control to AR/VR. Meanwhile, Facebook is going another direction.

May 06, 2021 by Jake Hertz

New Infineon Flyback Converters Target Power Losses in USB Power Delivery

This week, Infineon released a new USB-PD charger that leverages a flyback converter topology for maximal efficiency.

May 05, 2021 by Jake Hertz

New Intelligent Power Modules Pit Soft Recovery Against Radiated Emissions

A new generation of IPMs from ROHM Semiconductor claims "best-in-class," but can it deliver when compared to other IPMs in the industry?

May 03, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons

Of Slide Switches and Interface Design: Introspection on UX and EEs

A lesser-discussed aspect of electronics design, user experience, can be the difference between a good product and a great one. A new set of slide switches sparks some philosophical contemplation.

April 30, 2021 by Jake Hertz

Single-chip Controllers Fuel the Ultra-wide Touchscreens Taking Over Dashboards

While capacitive touch sensors attract the spotlight in automotive touchscreen technology (and rightly so), single-chip controllers also warrant consideration for the ever-popular ultra-wide touchscreens in vehicles today.

April 22, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons

“MUS-IC” to an Audiophile’s Ears? Lessons on Hi-Fi Electronics From a New DAC

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 tenants of Hi-Fi electronics?

April 19, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons

As Chips Scale Down, Leakage Current Goes Up. How Are Developers Responding?

Leakage current is yet another hurdle as Moore's law marches on. Manufacturing techniques, design methods, and research projects are taking on the challenge.

April 05, 2021 by Jake Hertz

Deconstructing Xiaomi’s Mi 11 Ultra—and the Consumer Tech Claims Surrounding It

Xiaomi claims the Mi 11 Ultra is the "world’s best photography smartphone." With few technical specs published, how do designers approach such claims?

April 02, 2021 by Jake Hertz

Qualcomm’s Processors Are in High Demand—and Short Supply

As the global chip shortage intensifies, Qualcomm is struggling to keep up with the demand for its processor chips that are used in consumer electronics.

March 29, 2021 by Luke James

Retrofits and Stopgaps: Intel Releases Rocket Lake-S Chips

Through retrofitting and stopgaps, Intel has launched its 11th-gen Intel Core Rocket Lake-S desktop chips engineered on the new Cypress Cove architecture.

March 26, 2021 by Luke James

Ultra-wideband (UWB) RF Technologies Are Undergoing a Commercial Renaissance

Step aside near-field communication—ultra-wideband RF technologies may take access control to a new level of convenience and security.

March 25, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons

The Rise of Wireless Highlights the Importance of Dual-band Radio Design

Wireless integration is a now-common reality of most IoT designs. How can designers monolithically integrate 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz more seamlessly?

March 19, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons

New Load Switch Underlines the Place of “True Reverse-current Blocking”

High-voltage electronics cause a number of issues for FETs used as load switches. A new device from Diodes Incorporated aims to tackle the long-standing issue of reverse current.

March 15, 2021 by Jake Hertz

Haptics, a Technological Underdog, Rises as Key Player in Consumer and Military UI/UX

While haptics are fairly basic in design from an engineering standpoint, these systems are likely to play an important role in AR/VR, military technology, and the "tactile internet."

February 26, 2021 by Jake Hertz

At Under a Dollar, New GaN Laser Drivers Indicate Ubiquitous LiDAR Is On Its Way

Bringing indirect time-of-flight (IToF) to cell phones, tablets, drones, and even toy robots may now be possible with a highly-integrated GaN laser driver IC.

February 23, 2021 by Jake Hertz

Size Does Matter: Components Claimed To Be the “World’s Smallest” Hit the Market

It seems the race for smaller form factors is unending. In response, chipmakers and researchers alike are hopping on the demand to shrink component size.

February 21, 2021 by Jake Hertz

Apple Files Three Patents for Biometric Sensor-based Tech Coming Down the Pike

Apple appears to be moving farther into the health market with new patents targeting various metrics of health including AR/VR, glucose monitoring, and clinical sleep analysis.

February 15, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons