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High-Accuracy Temperature Sensing: New Digital Temperature Sensors from Sensirion

High-Accuracy Temperature Sensing: New Digital Temperature Sensors from Sensirion

Sensirion asserts that their new series of digital temperature sensors are more accurate, have increased intelligence, and are more reliable than their predecessors.


News Dec 21, 2017 by Nick Davis
Flex Logix Co-Founder Awarded 3 Patents for eFPGA Designs

Flex Logix Co-Founder Awarded 3 Patents for eFPGA Designs

With three new patents under their belt, and more potentially on the way, what effect will Flex Logix’s new designs have on the FPGA industry, and how do Flex Logix’s eFPGAs differ from traditional FPGAs?


News Dec 15, 2017 by Justin Kirkham
Exploring the Future of Design in Autonomous Vehicles: An Interview with Mark Forbes of Altium

Exploring the Future of Design in Autonomous Vehicles: An Interview with Mark Forbes of Altium

All About Circuits recently met with Mark Forbes, Director of Product and Persona Marketing at Altium, to discuss the details behind autonomous vehicles including the challenges of unifying safety standards and why embedded software is so important to this booming field.


News Dec 13, 2017 by Karissa Manske
A New Wireless-Enabled Audio Processor for Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants

A New Wireless-Enabled Audio Processor for Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants

Let's take a look at ON Semiconductor's new DSP-based hybrid IC solution that brings wireless connectivity to hearing aids and cochlear implants.


News Dec 11, 2017 by Nick Davis
Amazon FreeRTOS: An Embedded OS for IoT Devices

Amazon FreeRTOS: An Embedded OS for IoT Devices

The support of large MCU suppliers shows that the undertaking from AWS to integrate connectivity into embedded OS software is a timely move.


News Dec 07, 2017 by Majeed Ahmad
Optimizing Smart Water Meters: A New Ultrasonic-Sensing Microcontroller from TI

Optimizing Smart Water Meters: A New Ultrasonic-Sensing Microcontroller from TI

In this article, we look at TI's new integrated ultrasonic-sensing MCU—the MSP430FR6047—that can deliver more accurate measurement for smart water meters.


News Nov 30, 2017 by Nick Davis
SiFive Building RISC-V Ecosystem, One Partnership at a Time

SiFive Building RISC-V Ecosystem, One Partnership at a Time

The catalog of IPs includes security cores, Logic NVM technology, embedded analytics, and multicore debugging toolsets.


News Nov 28, 2017 by Majeed Ahmad
Piezoresistive Sensing: A New Miniature MEMS Water-Resistant Digital Barometer from STMicro

Piezoresistive Sensing: A New Miniature MEMS Water-Resistant Digital Barometer from STMicro

STMicroelectronics showcases their new ultra-compact piezoresistive pressure sensor which functions as a digital barometer.


News Nov 27, 2017 by Nick Davis
Creating a Better User Experience in Wearable Devices: The STM32L4+ from ST Micro

Creating a Better User Experience in Wearable Devices: The STM32L4+ from ST Micro

This News Brief takes a look at the STM32L4+ with advanced graphics capabilities from STMicroelectronics.


EMI Compliance: A New Customizable Spread Spectrum Oscillator from SiTime

EMI Compliance: A New Customizable Spread Spectrum Oscillator from SiTime

SiTime announces their new spread spectrum oscillator that is advertised to ensure emissions compliance.


News Nov 17, 2017 by Nick Davis
A nanoPower and Tiny Voltage Supervisor from Maxim (and They Aren’t Kidding about the “Tiny”)

A nanoPower and Tiny Voltage Supervisor from Maxim (and They Aren’t Kidding about the “Tiny”)

A look at the MAX16140—a tiny device that uses a tiny amount of current, but one that promises a lot.


News Nov 15, 2017 by Nick Davis
IEEE’s 1735 Encryption May Allow Oracle Attacks, Trojan Hardwares, and Licensing Modifications

IEEE’s 1735 Encryption May Allow Oracle Attacks, Trojan Hardwares, and Licensing Modifications

Researchers at the University of Florida have discovered flaws in the IEEE 1735 encryption standard used to protect intellectual property (IP) on SoCs. This standard is used by many major semiconductor companies including Xilinx and Synopsys.


News Nov 14, 2017 by Chantelle Dubois
A New Multi-Pixel Metal-Oxide Gas Sensor with an I2C Interface in a Small Package

A New Multi-Pixel Metal-Oxide Gas Sensor with an I2C Interface in a Small Package

Sensirion touts long-term stability and increased robustness from their new SGP metal-oxide gas sensor, which is aimed at indoor air quality applications.


News Nov 13, 2017 by Nick Davis
SiFive Adds Flex Logix eFPGA IPs to DesignShare Initiative

SiFive Adds Flex Logix eFPGA IPs to DesignShare Initiative

SiFive, the company behind the first RISC-V based SoCs, has recently announced the addition of Flex Logix’s FPGA IP to its DesignShare initiative.


News Nov 12, 2017 by Chantelle Dubois
Smart Home Security Raises Questions as New Products Enter Marketplace

Smart Home Security Raises Questions as New Products Enter Marketplace

Amazon’s recent announcement has consumers wondering exactly how safe their smart homes are.


Google’s Auto ML Can Replicate Next-Gen ML Software More Capable Than Human-Made Systems

Google’s Auto ML Can Replicate Next-Gen ML Software More Capable Than Human-Made Systems

Google’s AutoML system, first announced in May 2017, has demonstrated the ability to replicate and produce other machine learning systems that are more powerful and efficient than the best human-designed machine learning systems that currently exist.


News Nov 01, 2017 by Chantelle Dubois
HMI Growing Beyond Touchscreen to Accommodate New Markets with Voice Recognition

HMI Growing Beyond Touchscreen to Accommodate New Markets with Voice Recognition

The next-generation voice-controlled HMIs are employing audio-optimized architectures and powerful algorithms to ensure speaker authentication and contextual awareness.


News Oct 27, 2017 by Majeed Ahmad
STMicro’s New ST53G System-in-Package Chip Could Add Contactless Payment to Your Smart Watch

STMicro’s New ST53G System-in-Package Chip Could Add Contactless Payment to Your Smart Watch

Could this be the chip that brings contactless payment in wearables to the forefront? This News Brief takes a look at the ST53G SiP (system-in-package) from STMicroelectronics.


News Oct 23, 2017 by Tim Youngblood
New Programmable Motor Controller from STMicroelectronics Aims for Efficient Battery-Powered Devices

New Programmable Motor Controller from STMicroelectronics Aims for Efficient Battery-Powered Devices

Small batteries increase the need for low power use, efficient design. In this News Brief, we take a look at the STSPIN32F0A programmable motor controller from ST Micro.


Intel to Introduce New CPU-FPGA Hybrid Chip Supported by Acceleration Stack

Intel to Introduce New CPU-FPGA Hybrid Chip Supported by Acceleration Stack

Last year, Intel acquired FPGA-focused Altera. Now they've announced the intention to create a hybrid between their well-known CPUs and FPGAs.Last year, Intel acquired FPGA-focused Altera. Now they've announced a new line of hybrid chips that combine FPGAs with their well-known CPUs, achieving a goal set in 2010.


News Oct 18, 2017 by Chantelle Dubois