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Semiconductor Fab Shakeups Signal Application-Focused Plans Ahead

Semiconductor Fab Shakeups Signal Application-Focused Plans Ahead

Major players are reshaping the semiconductor map: TSMC exits GaN, Infineon scales it up, GlobalFoundries goes vertical with MIPS, and TI backs U.S. fabs with $60B.


News Jul 15, 2025 by Luke James
Nordic Unveils PMIC Tailored for Small-Size Battery Devices

Nordic Unveils PMIC Tailored for Small-Size Battery Devices

The new power-management IC integrates advanced system management and ultra-low power fuel gauging in a single chip.


News Jul 09, 2025 by Jake Hertz
ST Leverages Near-Threshold Technology in New Energy-Efficient MCUs

ST Leverages Near-Threshold Technology in New Energy-Efficient MCUs

The new series is the first of the STM32 MCUs to use near-threshold voltage technology, bringing power efficiency and advanced security to cost-sensitive designs.


News Jul 04, 2025 by Jake Hertz
TDK Unwraps Smart Home Sensors Marrying High Precision and Low Power

TDK Unwraps Smart Home Sensors Marrying High Precision and Low Power

MEMS microphones, ToF sensors, and motion-tracking IMUs from TDK deliver responsive, energy-efficient performance across smart home appliances, remotes, speakers, locks, and more.


News Jun 30, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Design Wins: Smart Locks, High-Speed Cameras, and Switching Innovation

Design Wins: Smart Locks, High-Speed Cameras, and Switching Innovation

From secure smart locks to resilient RF switching, these design wins showcase how collaboration and component innovation are advancing connected devices across industries.


News Jun 23, 2025 by Luke James
ST’s Presence Detection for Laptops and PCs Leverages ToF Sensor and AI

ST’s Presence Detection for Laptops and PCs Leverages ToF Sensor and AI

The new sensor and embedded AI unlock advanced features in a low-power, privacy-preserving system.


News Jun 19, 2025 by Jake Hertz
NXP Reveals NFC Tags to Meet EU’s Upcoming Digital Passport Requirements

NXP Reveals NFC Tags to Meet EU’s Upcoming Digital Passport Requirements

The NFC tag can provide secure memory, advanced connectivity, and robust authentication—all while meeting the EU's digital passport rules.


News Jun 12, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Micron Ships First 1γ LPDDR5X Memory for On-Device AI

Micron Ships First 1γ LPDDR5X Memory for On-Device AI

Micron’s 1γ LPDDR5X memory delivers record-breaking speed and efficiency for AI at the edge.


News Jun 09, 2025 by Luke James
AMD Rolls Up to Computex With New Threadripper and Radeon Processors

AMD Rolls Up to Computex With New Threadripper and Radeon Processors

Introductions include new envelope-pushing Threadripper CPU models and Radeon GPUs for edge AI, workstations, and graphics.


News May 27, 2025 by Duane Benson
Silicon Labs Debuts Its First 22 nm SoC Aimed at Smart Lighting and More

Silicon Labs Debuts Its First 22 nm SoC Aimed at Smart Lighting and More

Announced today, the SoC taps a new technology node, enabling it to integrate larger memory blocks and execute at higher frequencies without compromising power efficiency.


News May 21, 2025 by Jake Hertz
ST’s AI Sensor First to Track Both Everyday Motion and Extreme Impact

ST’s AI Sensor First to Track Both Everyday Motion and Extreme Impact

The compact AI-enabled sensor captures both routine movement and high-g impacts, enabling smarter wearables and IoT devices.


News May 19, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Infineon Marries Advanced Sensing and System Control in New MCU

Infineon Marries Advanced Sensing and System Control in New MCU

The 32-bit microcontroller blends analog and digital features to bring sensing features to system control and human-machine interface (HMI) applications.


News May 16, 2025 by Jake Hertz
‘Cameras Today Are Almost Blind’: Startup Eyeo Provides ‘Perfect Sight’

‘Cameras Today Are Almost Blind’: Startup Eyeo Provides ‘Perfect Sight’

Announced today, Eyeo’s new optical waveguides separate colors for digital camera sensors without lossy filters, promising to make image sensors three times more sensitive.


News May 07, 2025 by Duane Benson
Audio Roundup: The Sweet Sound of Miniaturized, Efficient Audio Devices

Audio Roundup: The Sweet Sound of Miniaturized, Efficient Audio Devices

These three audio devices target amplifier efficiency and transducer size to bring higher sound performance in everything from EVs to AI sports glasses.


News May 01, 2025 by Aaron Carman
Renesas Rolls Out MCUs for Low-Power Designs in Tough Conditions

Renesas Rolls Out MCUs for Low-Power Designs in Tough Conditions

Renesas claims the RA0E2 MCUs feature top-tier energy efficiency, thermal reliability, and software compatibility for embedded designs under tight constraints.


News Apr 28, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Melexis’ Thermographic Sensor Overcomes Cost and Accuracy Bottlenecks

Melexis’ Thermographic Sensor Overcomes Cost and Accuracy Bottlenecks

Melexis says the new sensor provides direct temperature reporting without a dedicated MCU.


News Apr 25, 2025 by Charles Lee
NXP Brings Popular Automotive Keyless Entry to Smart Home Doors

NXP Brings Popular Automotive Keyless Entry to Smart Home Doors

The new wireless platform leverages ultra-wideband technology to deliver secure automated access control to your front door.


News Apr 22, 2025 by Duane Benson
Sensors for LiDAR, Phones, and Even the Brain Push the Limits of Size

Sensors for LiDAR, Phones, and Even the Brain Push the Limits of Size

Sony, Omnivision, and Georgia Tech have each developed compact sensors that deliver high-end performance in tight spaces.


News Apr 18, 2025 by Luke James
STMicroelectronics Announces Serial EEPROM With Unique ID

STMicroelectronics Announces Serial EEPROM With Unique ID

The new memory delivers identification and traceability unique with a 128-bit read-only ID, including EEPROM capacities from 32 Kb to 2 Mb.


News Apr 09, 2025 by Duane Benson
Historical Engineers: John Logie Baird, Inventor of the First Color TV

Historical Engineers: John Logie Baird, Inventor of the First Color TV

While the television traces its origins back to several inventors, John Logie Baird was the first to demonstrate a live working television system and the first color television system.


News Apr 07, 2025 by Luke James