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Sensibel Eval Kits Support First Studio-Quality Optical MEMS Microphone

Sensibel Eval Kits Support First Studio-Quality Optical MEMS Microphone

Announced today, the Aurora and Polaris development kits enable designs for the company’s studio-grade optical MEMS microphone.


News Dec 10, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Rohm Unwraps High-Precision Optical Sensor Leveraging VCSEL Technology

Rohm Unwraps High-Precision Optical Sensor Leveraging VCSEL Technology

The compact analog photoreflector targets high-speed object and line detection.


News Dec 08, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Analog Devices Rolls Out Rail-to-Rail Amplifier With Low Supply Current

Analog Devices Rolls Out Rail-to-Rail Amplifier With Low Supply Current

ADI built the new dual amplifier to improve low-power, single-supply designs.


News Nov 28, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Partners in Tech: Design Wins From Medical Delivery Drones to Space Chips

Partners in Tech: Design Wins From Medical Delivery Drones to Space Chips

NXP, Würth Elektronik, and Arteris, along with their design partners, release new projects with smarter drones, faster IoT design, and more resilient space systems.


News Nov 18, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Infineon Serves Up New 60 GHz CMOS Radar Aimed at Low-Power IoT

Infineon Serves Up New 60 GHz CMOS Radar Aimed at Low-Power IoT

The compact 60 GHz radar sensor includes an antenna in package, affording ultra-wide bandwidth FMCW operation with a single-chip solution.


News Nov 17, 2025 by Arjun Nijhawan
Embedded World NA Showcases the Next Chapter of Embedded Intelligence

Embedded World NA Showcases the Next Chapter of Embedded Intelligence

From neuromorphic edge silicon to formal Rust verification, this year’s show revealed how embedded design is evolving at every level.


News Nov 12, 2025 by Luke James
MediaTek Processor Sets New Benchmark for Chromebook Efficiency

MediaTek Processor Sets New Benchmark for Chromebook Efficiency

All About Circuits attended a private media briefing in New York City to learn how this chip can extend "all day battery life for every day computing."


News Nov 04, 2025 by Jake Hertz
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