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Could Pittsburgh be the Next Silicon Valley for EEs?

Could Pittsburgh be the Next Silicon Valley for EEs?

In this article, we'll discuss Pittsburgh's silicon presence, university research, and cost of living to assess whether the Steel City could be the next hardware hub.


News Jan 23, 2020 by Tyler Charboneau
Diodes Incorporated Shrinks Their Popular Dual- and Quad-channel Bus Switches

Diodes Incorporated Shrinks Their Popular Dual- and Quad-channel Bus Switches

Available in ultra-thin QFN (UQFN) packages, the new devices measure at 3mm x 3mm x 0.65mm.


News Jan 17, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
Maxim’s 2-Pin PLC Chip Saves Circuit Space and Power for True Wireless Earbuds

Maxim’s 2-Pin PLC Chip Saves Circuit Space and Power for True Wireless Earbuds

Maxim states that the MAX20340 shrinks the size of the power interface by 13mm2 and increases mechanical reliability.


News Jan 10, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
What Designers Should Expect at CES 2020

What Designers Should Expect at CES 2020

CES isn't just for consumer gadgets. Here are some trends at the show that may affect your designs.


News Jan 07, 2020 by Hannah DeTavis
OmniVision Brands 4K Video Processor as Lowest Power Consuming SoC of Its Kind

OmniVision Brands 4K Video Processor as Lowest Power Consuming SoC of Its Kind

Omnivision aims to make the High-Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) standard a practical choice for battery-powered home security devices.


News Jan 06, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
UltraSense Systems’ “Smallest Ultrasound SoC” Designed to Turn Any Surface Into a User Interface

UltraSense Systems’ “Smallest Ultrasound SoC” Designed to Turn Any Surface Into a User Interface

The TouchPoint ultrasound sensor utilizes sound waves to turn any surface into a touchscreen, eliminating the need for physical buttons.


News Jan 03, 2020 by Cabe Atwell
TI’s LDO Regulator Built to Support a 2.4V to 18V Input Range with “Ultra-low” IQ

TI’s LDO Regulator Built to Support a 2.4V to 18V Input Range with “Ultra-low” IQ

The TPS7A24 low-dropout linear voltage regulator from Texas Instruments comes in fixed and adjustable versions.


News Jan 02, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
MediaTek Releases “World’s Fastest” Sub-6GHz 5G SoC for Smartphones

MediaTek Releases “World’s Fastest” Sub-6GHz 5G SoC for Smartphones

The new 7nm SoC is the first device in a chipset family offering integrated 5G modems.


News Dec 03, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Diodes Incorporated’s Battery Charging Detector Affords Both Host and Client Circuitry

Diodes Incorporated’s Battery Charging Detector Affords Both Host and Client Circuitry

Diodes Incorporated claims that the dual-role detector chip enables designers adding USB Type-C interfaces to lower costs and BoM size.


News Nov 27, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Vishay’s Latest IR Emitters Feature Opaque Side Walls for Reduced Side Emissions

Vishay’s Latest IR Emitters Feature Opaque Side Walls for Reduced Side Emissions

The new construction reduces the side emissions that can cause a halo effect in camera images.


News Nov 25, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Toshiba Introduces Its First Family of Reusable eFuse ICs

Toshiba Introduces Its First Family of Reusable eFuse ICs

The TCKE8xx series instantly shuts off when extreme overheating, overcurrent, or a short circuit is detected.


News Nov 21, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
ST Highlights New Temperature Sensors’ Accuracy—to Within 0.25°C

ST Highlights New Temperature Sensors’ Accuracy—to Within 0.25°C

The STTS22H from STMicroelectronics typically draws 0.5 µA in standby mode.


News Nov 19, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
NXP’s 1-, 2-, 4- and 8-Channel Level Translators Optimized for Open-Drain Outputs

NXP’s 1-, 2-, 4- and 8-Channel Level Translators Optimized for Open-Drain Outputs

The NTS030x family of voltage level translators feature auto-direction sensing to eliminate the need for direction control.


News Nov 15, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
TI Introduces Four New Buck-Boost Converters Aimed for Battery-Powered Designs

TI Introduces Four New Buck-Boost Converters Aimed for Battery-Powered Designs

A new family of low-quiescent-current buck-boost devices delivers up to 2.5 A in a compact footprint.


News Oct 01, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Toshiba Provides Alternative to NOR Memory with New Family of SLC NAND Devices

Toshiba Provides Alternative to NOR Memory with New Family of SLC NAND Devices

Toshiba's newest family of SLC NAND memory products focuses on high transfer rates and providing an alternative to NOR memory.


News Sep 27, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Gallium Arsenide: Another Player in Semiconductor Technology

Gallium Arsenide: Another Player in Semiconductor Technology

This article looks at gallium arsenide, comparing it to other semiconductor materials, and explores how different compounds are used in components.


News Aug 23, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Diodes Incorporated Announces New Low-Power Buck Converters for Small Appliances

Diodes Incorporated Announces New Low-Power Buck Converters for Small Appliances

The AP3917 family of switchers meets the needs of systems demanding low power on a steady or intermittent basis.


News Aug 17, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
In a $1 Billion Deal, Apple and Intel Divide the 5G World

In a $1 Billion Deal, Apple and Intel Divide the 5G World

Apple has offered $1 billion to Intel for a majority share of its modem chip business.


News Jul 30, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Power Integrations Releases 95%-Efficient, GaN-Based InnoSwitch3 Range of ICs

Power Integrations Releases 95%-Efficient, GaN-Based InnoSwitch3 Range of ICs

This week, Power Integrations has released their latest family of flyback switcher ICs that integrate GaN technology for more efficient power applications.


News Jul 27, 2019 by Robin Mitchell
The University of Michigan has Developed a Computer Based on the Memristor

The University of Michigan has Developed a Computer Based on the Memristor

AI on a smartphone? U of M researchers open the door to localized AI processing, even on portable devices.


News Jul 17, 2019 by Gary Elinoff