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Xiaomi Says “Revolutionary” Long-Range Wireless Charging is Here—Critics Say Otherwise

Xiaomi claims its new smartphone-compatible technology offers wireless charging at a distance—with no stands or charging pads necessary.

February 02, 2021 by Jake Hertz

New Image Sensors Find Use in Brain Imaging, Security Cameras, and Even Selfies

A new crop of image sensors shows how device makers have been thinking out of the box with on-chip hardware "re-mosaic," curved image sensors, and more.

January 21, 2021 by Nicholas St. John

Snapdragon 888: Qualcomm’s First High-End Chip with a Build-In Modem

Qualcomm recently unveiled Snapdragon 888, the company’s new high-end mobile platform built on the N5 process node.

December 08, 2020 by Luke James

How Does Qi, the Wireless Charging Standard, Work?

Qi-certified wireless charging devices are now commonplace in the consumer market. But how exactly does Qi achieve wireless power transfer at the circuit level?

November 19, 2020 by Steve Arar

Single-Photon Avalanche Diodes (SPADs) Swerve Breakdown Voltage and Buoy Photonics

SPADs, a branch of photodetectors, are leading the way in photonics innovation.

November 02, 2020 by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.

As Moore’s Law Ends, Samsung Releases 3D IC Technology

Samsung announced the availability of its 3D IC technology at both 7nm and 5nm. How does this technology help system designers?

August 17, 2020 by Jake Hertz

The Benefits and Challenges of a GaN-Based, Quasi-Resonant Power Converter

A recently-released reference design for a GaN-based QR adaptor opens a discussion: How do quasi-resonant flyback converters work? And what are the virtues and limitations of designing a GaN-based power converter?

August 13, 2020 by Steve Arar

Qualcomm’s Charging ICs Power Up Phones from 0–100% in 15 Minutes

This week, Qualcomm announced the release of Quick Charge 5. With it, Qualcomm says they're offering the fastest charging capabilities ever for smartphones.

July 29, 2020 by Jake Hertz

Image Sensor Roundup: Toshiba, Sony, and Samsung Zero In on Industrial and Smartphone Applications

These new devices are forging innovation in image sensor technology—speeding up industrial equipment, doubling up on pixels, and capturing both visible and invisible light.

July 24, 2020 by Nicholas St. John

Beyond 2D Touchscreens: Researchers Develop Interactive Displays That Adapt to Any Shape

A team of researchers at Bristol University has developed an interactive display that can be sprayed in any shape.

July 06, 2020 by Luke James

Arm Ramps Up 5G Portfolio With New CPUs, GPUs, and NPUs

With an eye on 5G at the hardware level, Arm is attracting notice from Facebook, Snapchat, Google, and Netflix.

May 28, 2020 by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.

Expect a Memory Revolution in 2020—It’s a Big Leap from DDR4 to DDR5

The leap from DDR4 and DDR5 is no incremental development. We're looking at a leap from standard frequencies of 2400 MHz to 4800 MHz.

May 16, 2020 by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.

Half of Americans Now Work Remotely. Intel Is Making a Point That We Need Better Processors

If COVID-19 really is "a massive experiment in telecommuting," Intel is showing how more robust processors—like its new processors with built-in Wi-Fi 6—will be key to the success of remote workers.

May 14, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

Stanford Researchers Discover How Exactly Li-Ion Batteries Degrade

By knowing more about lithium-ion battery degradation, engineers can define steps to improve lifetime and performance.

May 11, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

Governments and Tech Giants Face-Off on Contact Tracing: Centralized or Decentralized Data Storage?

Contact tracing is the next big proposal for quelling COVID-19. While some governments are proposing their own apps and centralized data storage, Apple and Google are offering a decentralized "opt-in" approach. What's your take?

May 02, 2020 by Robin Mitchell

Using AI to Speed Up the Development of Flexible Transparent Films Essential for Mobile Devices

Four institutions have worked together to use artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate the development of flexible transparent films, it has been reported.

April 23, 2020 by Luke James

Bringing 5G Back to the Hardware: An Overview of RF Front-End Modules

Who will be the masterminds behind the 5G "magic?" And how will RF front-end SiP come into play?

April 16, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

Cypress Semi Announces USB-C Controllers to Shrink Design Footprint of USB-Enabled Devices

Cypress Semiconductor recently announced its latest USB-C controllers that are designed to improve next-generation PCs and notebooks.

March 22, 2020 by Luke James

The Inner Workings of 3D Authentication in Qualcomm’s 5G Smartphones

A new reference design based on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 targets Infineon's time-of-flight sensor as the star of the show.

March 10, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

New Wireless Charging Platforms Bypass the Conundrum of Perfectly-Aligned Coils

Apple ultimately canceled its wireless power program because of coil alignment. Three new platforms aim to work around the problem that slowed the tech giant down.

March 02, 2020 by Kayla Matthews