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Apple Looks to the Future of AI With New M5 Processor

Apple Looks to the Future of AI With New M5 Processor

Apple’s M5 chip brings per-core neural acceleration, a 30% boost in memory bandwidth, and GPU-driven AI to the MacBook Pro and iPad Pro.


News Oct 24, 2025 by Luke James
Upbeat Technology’s RISC-V MCU Takes Flight With Near-Threshold Computing

Upbeat Technology’s RISC-V MCU Takes Flight With Near-Threshold Computing

Developed with SiFive, the dual-core SoC uses patented error correction to achieve a record 16.8 µW/MHz/DMIPS, targeting next-gen wearables, drones, and IoT sensors.


News Oct 17, 2025 by Dale Wilson
SiLabs Launches Series 3 SoCs to Power Next-Gen Connected Devices

SiLabs Launches Series 3 SoCs to Power Next-Gen Connected Devices

The new SoCs bring multi-core performance, PSA Level 4 security, and certified Matter platforms to accelerate smart home development.


News Oct 16, 2025 by Austin Futrell
The NE555: The Timer That Refused to Quit

The NE555: The Timer That Refused to Quit

Born from a minimalist design brief in 1971, the NE555 delivered edge-triggered timing, pulse generation, and oscillation in one compact package, earning a place in everything from washing machines to rocket launchers.


News Oct 10, 2025 by Luke James
Omnivision’s New CMOS Image Sensor Solves Camera Lighting Woes

Omnivision’s New CMOS Image Sensor Solves Camera Lighting Woes

Omnivision says its new image sensor captures sharp HDR video in any light, combining speed, clarity, and efficiency for premium phones and action cameras.


News Oct 10, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Cornell Rethinks Braille With Tiny Combustions and Soft Materials

Cornell Rethinks Braille With Tiny Combustions and Soft Materials

A team of researchers has created a sealed, durable, and rapid tactile interface for on-screen Braille, offering a new approach to tactile accessibility.


News Oct 09, 2025 by Luke James
Qualcomm Comes Out With ‘Fastest Mobile SoC’ and ‘Fastest Windows CPUs’

Qualcomm Comes Out With ‘Fastest Mobile SoC’ and ‘Fastest Windows CPUs’

The dual launch places Snapdragon at the center of AI-focused mobile and PC experiences.


News Oct 06, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Nordic Reveals High-Memory SoC Targeting Matter and USB-HID Designs

Nordic Reveals High-Memory SoC Targeting Matter and USB-HID Designs

Built on Nordic’s 22-nm technology, the latest addition to the nRF54L series promises robust communication, long battery life, and compact designs.


News Sep 29, 2025 by Luke James
Renesas Welcomes Low-Power MCUs With Capacitive Touch to RA Portfolio

Renesas Welcomes Low-Power MCUs With Capacitive Touch to RA Portfolio

The new feature makes the MCUs a fit for battery and low-power consumer electronics and industrial applications requiring capacitive touch control.


News Sep 29, 2025 by Duane Benson
Murata, Melexis, and TI Push Boundaries on Low-Power Sensing Design

Murata, Melexis, and TI Push Boundaries on Low-Power Sensing Design

New sensing solutions, from pyroelectric infrared sensors to in-plane Hall-effect switches, help engineers improve performance and efficiency in space-constrained designs.


News Sep 26, 2025 by Jake Hertz
MCU Roundup: New Embedded Features for the Edge, IoT, and Automotive

MCU Roundup: New Embedded Features for the Edge, IoT, and Automotive

Three new microcontrollers from Renesas, Nuvoton, and STMicroelectronics cut power without compromising performance.


News Sep 25, 2025 by Duane Benson
Infineon Debuts Pair of Rugged MEMS Microphones for Harsh Environments

Infineon Debuts Pair of Rugged MEMS Microphones for Harsh Environments

Infineon designed the two new digital PDM microphones for high-quality audio capture in demanding and space-constrained environments.


News Sep 23, 2025 by Luke James
Rohm Touts CMOS Op Amp for ‘Industry’s Lowest Operating Circuit Current’

Rohm Touts CMOS Op Amp for ‘Industry’s Lowest Operating Circuit Current’

Built for battery-operated devices, the new CMOS op amp enables ultra-efficient signal conditioning in wearables, IoT, and compact sensing applications.


News Sep 19, 2025 by Luke James
SiTime Enters Resonator Market With Tiny MEMS-Based Devices

SiTime Enters Resonator Market With Tiny MEMS-Based Devices

Announced today, SiTime is expanding into a $4 billion resonator market with its Titan platform.


News Sep 17, 2025 by Jake Hertz
New Connectors for the Next Wave of AI, Industrial, and Portable Designs

New Connectors for the Next Wave of AI, Industrial, and Portable Designs

TE, Harwin, and Hirose have released their new next-generation connector families for data centers, industrial systems, and consumer electronics, offering better speed, reliability, and space savings.


News Sep 16, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Silicon Labs Debuts Sub-GHz Wireless SoC for Cost-Sensitive Designs

Silicon Labs Debuts Sub-GHz Wireless SoC for Cost-Sensitive Designs

Announced today, the company's newest SoC increases small-device edge computing performance while reducing cost and power consumption to deliver a 10-year operating life with a coin cell.


News Sep 09, 2025 by Duane Benson
Keysight Introduces Physical Layer Compliance Test Solution for HDMI Links

Keysight Introduces Physical Layer Compliance Test Solution for HDMI Links

A fully automated compliance suite tackles the complexities of HDMI 2.2 fixed-rate signaling, ultra-high bandwidth, and jitter sensitivity using Keysight's real-time scopes, intelligent software, and automated probing infrastructure.


News Sep 09, 2025 by Luke James
Nexperia Targets USB With New PD Controllers and ESD Protection Diodes

Nexperia Targets USB With New PD Controllers and ESD Protection Diodes

Nexperia has introduced two programmable USB Type-C power delivery controllers and new ESD protection diodes for high-speed applications exceeding 10 GHz.


News Sep 04, 2025 by Arjun Nijhawan
Antenna Innovations Come in Sizes Ranging from a Stamp to a School Bus

Antenna Innovations Come in Sizes Ranging from a Stamp to a School Bus

In this roundup, we spotlight small, medium, and large antenna announcements fortifying communication across industries, from drones to satellites.


News Sep 03, 2025 by Duane Benson
A Summer of Growth: GF Doubles Down on US Stronghold

A Summer of Growth: GF Doubles Down on US Stronghold

It's been a busy summer of partnerships, acquisitions, and fab expansions for GlobalFoundries. What does this say about the company's silicon roadmap?


News Sep 02, 2025 by Austin Futrell