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pSemi Unveils Multi-Level Buck Converter for Direct Charging Designs

pSemi Unveils Multi-Level Buck Converter for Direct Charging Designs

Claimed as the “world’s first” 4-level buck converter, the device enables high-efficiency 6 A fast charging for mobile and portable electronics.


News Mar 31, 2026 by Jake Hertz
Kristina Johnson: Engineering Change From Movie Theaters to Government

Kristina Johnson: Engineering Change From Movie Theaters to Government

To close out Women's History Month, we spotlight Kristina M. Johnson, the mind behind RealD's 3D technology—just one of her 118 patents.


News Mar 26, 2026 by Luke James
4 Standout Microcontrollers From Embedded World 2026

4 Standout Microcontrollers From Embedded World 2026

These devices are redefining what an MCU can do in the age of edge AI, advanced connectivity, and software-defined vehicles.


News Mar 23, 2026 by Duane Benson
STMicro Launches UWB IC Family Aimed at Next-Gen Ranging and Sensing

STMicro Launches UWB IC Family Aimed at Next-Gen Ranging and Sensing

Announced at Embedded World, the new IEEE 802.15.4ab-compliant SoC extends wireless ranging to hundreds of meters.


News Mar 23, 2026 by Jake Hertz
Qualcomm Levels Up Mobile Processors, Wi-Fi 8 Portfolio, and RF Hardware

Qualcomm Levels Up Mobile Processors, Wi-Fi 8 Portfolio, and RF Hardware

Qualcomm’s AI-native Wi-Fi 8 platforms, R19-ready 5G modems, and custom Oryon CPUs set the company up for the next generation of mobile and networking infrastructure.


News Mar 12, 2026 by Jake Hertz
Synaptics Redefines Edge IoT with ‘First AI-Native Wi-Fi 7 Connectivity Solution for IoT’

Synaptics Redefines Edge IoT with ‘First AI-Native Wi-Fi 7 Connectivity Solution for IoT’

Announced today at Embedded World, Synaptics claims the SYN765x as the first industry's first AI Native Wi-Fi 7 solution developed specifically for the IoT. It provides Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, and 802.15.4 connectivity and features a Cortex-M52 and Ethos-U55 NPU.


News Mar 10, 2026 by Jake Hertz
National Semiconductor’s LM317 and the Rise of Adjustable Linear Power

National Semiconductor’s LM317 and the Rise of Adjustable Linear Power

Introduced in the mid-1970s, National Semiconductor’s LM317 condensed linear regulation into a three-terminal building block and turned voltage selection into a resistor choice.


News Feb 13, 2026 by Luke James
STMicroelectronics Releases USB PD Sink Controller With Hybrid Mode

STMicroelectronics Releases USB PD Sink Controller With Hybrid Mode

The new USB Power Delivery sink controller combines hardwired USB-PD operation with a patented hybrid mode to simplify full-feature USB-C sink designs with minimal firmware.


News Feb 10, 2026 by Austin Futrell
Semiconductor Fabs Announce New Plans to Rebalance Capacity and Control

Semiconductor Fabs Announce New Plans to Rebalance Capacity and Control

Recent fab announcements highlight how manufacturers are translating long-term roadmaps into physical capacity.


News Jan 29, 2026 by Luke James
Infineon Balances Power and Performance in USB 2.0 Peripheral Controller

Infineon Balances Power and Performance in USB 2.0 Peripheral Controller

Infineon has launched a USB 2.0 controller that features dual-core processing, integrated security, and large on-chip SRAM for high-throughput devices.


News Jan 28, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
CES Memory Roundup: Companies Tackle Bandwidth, Power, and Reliability

CES Memory Roundup: Companies Tackle Bandwidth, Power, and Reliability

Gen5 QLC client SSDs, enterprise LPDDR5X with RAIDDR ECC, and HBM4-era AI memory concepts anchor a week of announcements.


News Jan 21, 2026 by Luke James
Cadence Unwraps DSP IP Purpose-Built for Next-Gen Voice AI and Audio

Cadence Unwraps DSP IP Purpose-Built for Next-Gen Voice AI and Audio

Announced today, Cadence's new Tensilica HiFi iQ DSP doubles compute, octuples AI performance, and cuts power by 25% over its predecessor, targeting next-gen AI-voice and immersive automotive audio.


News Jan 21, 2026 by Duane Benson
Voyant Photonics Has Silicon That Will ‘Make LiDAR as Common as Cameras’

Voyant Photonics Has Silicon That Will ‘Make LiDAR as Common as Cameras’

At CES, All About Circuits interviewed Voyant Photonics' CEO to learn about the company's vision for LiDAR's camera-like future with solid-state 4D FMCW sensing.


News Jan 19, 2026 by Jake Hertz
TDK Merges Sensing and Intelligence at the Edge Like Never Before

TDK Merges Sensing and Intelligence at the Edge Like Never Before

All About Circuits met with TDK at CES 2026 to learn how their solutions may redefine sensing, inference, and context awareness in wearables and smart glasses.


News Jan 19, 2026 by Jake Hertz
Qualcomm Brings AI Compute to PCs, Robots, and Vehicles at CES

Qualcomm Brings AI Compute to PCs, Robots, and Vehicles at CES

Four CES announcements show Qualcomm pushing the same idea across categories: move more AI and control loops onto efficient, tightly integrated edge platforms.


News Jan 13, 2026 by Luke James
Broadcom Intros Wi-Fi 8 Chipset and AI Processor for Smart Homes

Broadcom Intros Wi-Fi 8 Chipset and AI Processor for Smart Homes

The new accelerated processing unit pairs with dual-band Wi-Fi 8 radios to deliver power-efficient, secure on-device AI inference to residential consumers.


News Jan 12, 2026 by Luke James
Digid Qualifies Its Tiny Temperature and Force Sensors for Mass Deployment

Digid Qualifies Its Tiny Temperature and Force Sensors for Mass Deployment

Announced today at CES, Digid has qualified its nanoscale sensing technology for volume deployment.


News Jan 06, 2026 by Jake Hertz
At CES, Ambarella Unwraps Edge AI 8K Vision SoC and New Developer Zone

At CES, Ambarella Unwraps Edge AI 8K Vision SoC and New Developer Zone

Today at CES, Ambarella unveiled an SoC with multi-sensor perception, multi-stream video, and very low power consumption.


News Jan 06, 2026 by Duane Benson
6 Snapshots Show RISC-V Solidifying Its Stronghold in Products and Plans

6 Snapshots Show RISC-V Solidifying Its Stronghold in Products and Plans

Recent updates show where RISC-V is heading, from compact ESP32 devices to one of the biggest names in mainstream computing.


News Jan 05, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Lattice’s New FPGAs Expand Possibilities for Control and Connectivity

Lattice’s New FPGAs Expand Possibilities for Control and Connectivity

The latest members of the low-power, low-density FPGA product line feature instant-on with 896 to 9400 look-up tables.


News Dec 22, 2025 by Duane Benson