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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?

Leakage current is yet another hurdle as Moore's law marches on. Manufacturing techniques, design methods, and research…

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

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

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

As the global chip shortage intensifies, Qualcomm is struggling to keep up with the demand for its processor chips that…

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.

Through retrofitting and stopgaps, Intel has launched its 11th-gen Intel Core Rocket Lake-S desktop chips engineered on…

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

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

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

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

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

High-voltage electronics cause a number of issues for FETs used as load switches. A new device from Diodes Incorporated…

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.

While haptics are fairly basic in design from an engineering standpoint, these systems are likely to play an important…

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."

Bringing indirect time-of-flight (IToF) to cell phones, tablets, drones, and even toy robots may now be possible with a…

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.