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Information theory laid the foundation for the modern computer. Where did Shannon get his inspiration?

Information theory laid the foundation for the modern computer. Where did Shannon get his inspiration?

Osaka University researchers have built a new device that can be customized by the user for maximum efficiency in AI applications.

Osaka University researchers have built a new device that can be customized by the user for maximum efficiency in AI applications.

High voltage and high reliability is king in IGBT drivers. Power Integrations is rising to the call.

High voltage and high reliability is king in IGBT drivers. Power Integrations is rising to the call.

Maxim Integrated has cracked to more secure authentification—without a digital key stored in the IC’s memory.

Maxim Integrated has cracked to more secure authentification—without a digital key stored in the IC’s memory.

Keep this guide in your back pocket for the next time you're designing a device that requires BLE connectivity.

Keep this guide in your back pocket for the next time you're designing a device that requires BLE connectivity.

What does a chip have to do these days to qualify for the “digital signal processor” category?

What does a chip have to do these days to qualify for the “digital signal processor” category?

The FPGA-based SmartNIC arena—including giants like Microsoft and Intel—just got more interesting. Enter the inventor…

The FPGA-based SmartNIC arena—including giants like Microsoft and Intel—just got more interesting. Enter the inventor of FPGAs.

Texas Instruments has designed an automotive quad isolator providing 5,000 VRMS isolation—even up to 150°C.

Texas Instruments has designed an automotive quad isolator providing 5,000 VRMS isolation—even up to 150°C.

XMOS, a company that made headlines for developing the highest performing voice interface for under a dollar, unveils…

XMOS, a company that made headlines for developing the highest performing voice interface for under a dollar, unveils xcore.ai – the fast, flexible, and economical processor designed specifically for the AIoT market.

Research institute CEA-Leti is developing techniques to increase the power of semiconductors—with energy-harvesting…

Research institute CEA-Leti is developing techniques to increase the power of semiconductors—with energy-harvesting ICs, a quantum IC that combines quantum dot with digital-analog circuits, and an "active interposer."

The MAX32520, based on the Arm Cortex-M4 processor, features physically unclonable function (PUF) technology to enhance security.

The MAX32520, based on the Arm Cortex-M4 processor, features physically unclonable function (PUF) technology to enhance security.

In this article, we'll assess a few examples of new ASICs on the market that may be of use to designers working with…

In this article, we'll assess a few examples of new ASICs on the market that may be of use to designers working with 5G-bound designs. 

The MS5839 is a highly integrated, water- and chlorine-resistant device that utilizes delta-sigma A/D conversion to…

The MS5839 is a highly integrated, water- and chlorine-resistant device that utilizes delta-sigma A/D conversion to provide high-resolution digital data.

The i.MX RT600 family combines ultra-low power with small size for voice-based machine learning applications.

The i.MX RT600 family combines ultra-low power with small size for voice-based machine learning applications.

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

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

Microchip’s PIC18-Q43 family is designed to eliminate software bottlenecks and allows designers to bring products to…

Microchip’s PIC18-Q43 family is designed to eliminate software bottlenecks and allows designers to bring products to market more quickly.

Mitsubishi Electric has announced an RF IC and a new electronically steered radio antenna that will deliver high-speed…

Mitsubishi Electric has announced an RF IC and a new electronically steered radio antenna that will deliver high-speed in-flight satellite connectivity.

The scientists at the Tokyo Institute of Technology and Socionext Inc. have implemented PLLs (Phase-Locked Loop) in a…

The scientists at the Tokyo Institute of Technology and Socionext Inc. have implemented PLLs (Phase-Locked Loop) in a 5-nm CMOS process using only digital standard cells.

Toshiba recently released the TLP2363, a high-speed logic-level output photocoupler for specific digital inputs used…

Toshiba recently released the TLP2363, a high-speed logic-level output photocoupler for specific digital inputs used often with PLCs and other control technology.