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

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?


News Apr 16, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
Cypress Semi Announces USB-C Controllers to Shrink Design Footprint of USB-Enabled Devices

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.


News Mar 22, 2020 by Luke James
The Inner Workings of 3D Authentication in Qualcomm’s 5G Smartphones

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.


News Mar 10, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
New Wireless Charging Platforms Bypass the Conundrum of Perfectly-Aligned Coils

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.


News Mar 02, 2020 by Kayla Matthews
ON Semiconductor Introduces Adaptive Charging Controller for USB PD 3.0

ON Semiconductor Introduces Adaptive Charging Controller for USB PD 3.0

The FAN6390MPX incorporates an autonomous USB PD state machine to comply with the USB PD 3.0 specification.


News Mar 02, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
A New Device Out of UMass Amherst Powers Small Electronics from Moisture in the Air

A New Device Out of UMass Amherst Powers Small Electronics from Moisture in the Air

Researchers have developed a device that creates energy from moisture in the air. Using a natural protein, Air-gen connects electrodes with nanowires, forming a transfer pathway for electricity.


News Feb 24, 2020 by Tyler Charboneau
Diodes Incorporated Designs USB 3.2-Compliant ReDrivers to Enhance 10 Gbps Interfaces

Diodes Incorporated Designs USB 3.2-Compliant ReDrivers to Enhance 10 Gbps Interfaces

The two-port PI3EQX1004E and the one-port PI3EQX1002E are said to be 64% smaller than competitive devices.


News Feb 21, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
Three SoCs Compete for Processing Supremacy in New Smartphones

Three SoCs Compete for Processing Supremacy in New Smartphones

In this article, we'll take a closer look at recently available smartphone chips and how these chips are responding to higher demands of processing and memory.


News Feb 11, 2020 by Lisa Boneta.
The UK Moves Forward with 5G and  Huawei but Limits Equipment to Non-Critical Applications

The UK Moves Forward with 5G and Huawei but Limits Equipment to Non-Critical Applications

The UK government is to allow Chinese tech giant Huawei to play a limited role in supplying the country’s 5G networks.


News Feb 08, 2020 by Luke James
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