Recently, Dialog released a new chipset which is said to reduce high power density power supply design by up to 50%. How does zero voltage switching play into it?
Recently, Dialog released a new chipset which is said to reduce high power density power supply design by up to 50%. How does zero voltage switching play into it?
Everyone recognizes the name "Hewlett-Packard" but who were the two halves of the HP coin? From the garage to a tech…
Everyone recognizes the name "Hewlett-Packard" but who were the two halves of the HP coin? From the garage to a tech giant, Bill Hewlett and David Packard shook up early technology.
New research brings light to the iPhone 12's possible negative interference with medical devices. What is the problem and…
New research brings light to the iPhone 12's possible negative interference with medical devices. What is the problem and how has Apple responded?
Mobile telephony is entering its fifth decade. Today, we look back at the previous generations of mobile telephony…
Mobile telephony is entering its fifth decade. Today, we look back at the previous generations of mobile telephony technology leading to 5G.
In an effort for improved quality and lower power, TDK has released three new MEMS microphone solutions. How are these…
In an effort for improved quality and lower power, TDK has released three new MEMS microphone solutions. How are these microphones pushing the limits of MEMS technology?
Last week, Samsung released their newest mobile image sensor which they claim is the industry’s smallest pixel size.…
Last week, Samsung released their newest mobile image sensor which they claim is the industry’s smallest pixel size. What are the implications of this shrinking?
Could we be charging our devices from two meters away? Atmosic and Energous Corporation claim we can—and that the key is RF.
Could we be charging our devices from two meters away? Atmosic and Energous Corporation claim we can—and that the key is RF.
Recently, Arm released its Total Compute solutions which included four new GPU offerings. Here is a deeper look into what…
Recently, Arm released its Total Compute solutions which included four new GPU offerings. Here is a deeper look into what each one is offering.
Intel targets gamers, content creators, and workplace professionals with its new families of processors. What benefits do…
Intel targets gamers, content creators, and workplace professionals with its new families of processors. What benefits do these processors bring to the table?
Yesterday, Power Integrations released a new family of flyback controller ICs which leverage GaN technology for maximize…
Yesterday, Power Integrations released a new family of flyback controller ICs which leverage GaN technology for maximize efficiency. Could this help push GaN further mainstream?
With a massive increase in wearable technology, engineers and designers rely on haptics to deliver the best user…
With a massive increase in wearable technology, engineers and designers rely on haptics to deliver the best user experience possible. Boréas Technologies aims to do just that.
Semiconductor materials vying for silicon's crown are everywhere, it seems. One substrate that's been in research for…
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?
AMOLED foldable displays are at the forefront of mobile development; however, designers are asking, what’s new in…
AMOLED foldable displays are at the forefront of mobile development; however, designers are asking, what’s new in µLEDs technology?
In an announcement clearly intended to draw in engineers and laymen alike, IBM heralds the arrival of tiny 2 nm chips…
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.
Apple’s new patent introduces its spin on bringing interactive touch control to AR/VR. Meanwhile, Facebook is going…
Apple’s new patent introduces its spin on bringing interactive touch control to AR/VR. Meanwhile, Facebook is going another direction.
This week, Infineon released a new USB-PD charger that leverages a flyback converter topology for maximal efficiency.
This week, Infineon released a new USB-PD charger that leverages a flyback converter topology for maximal efficiency.
A new generation of IPMs from ROHM Semiconductor claims "best-in-class," but can it deliver when compared to other IPMs…
A new generation of IPMs from ROHM Semiconductor claims "best-in-class," but can it deliver when compared to other IPMs in the industry?
A lesser-discussed aspect of electronics design, user experience, can be the difference between a good product and a…
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.
While capacitive touch sensors attract the spotlight in automotive touchscreen technology (and rightly so), single-chip…
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.
MUS-IC, ROHM Semiconductor’s specialized family of audio electronics has a new member: a 32-bit DAC designed for…
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 tenets of Hi-Fi electronics?