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Powerful RTOSs for the IoT

Powerful RTOSs for the IoT

Everyone from Windows to Google is scrambling to create their own operating system for the IoT storm. Here's an overview of the major players in the new RTOS world.


News Aug 11, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
The 28nm Cost

The 28nm Cost

We've created 28nm chips, but the cost may outweigh the benefits.


News Aug 10, 2015 by Editorial Team
5 Unique Arduino-compatible Boards to Get You Building

5 Unique Arduino-compatible Boards to Get You Building

With the influx of Arduino boards out there, it's difficult to separate the winners from the flops. Here are five of our favorites


News Aug 08, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Hummingboard Edge - Custom ARM Computing

Hummingboard Edge - Custom ARM Computing

The Hummingboard-Edge is set to release in August, enabling designers to have access to a customized, low-cost, ARM computer.


News Jul 30, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
World’s First Automotive 2Mbit EEPROM

World’s First Automotive 2Mbit EEPROM

STMicroelectronics announces the world's first automotive-qualified 2Mbit EEPROM, making for a safer and greener automotive experience.


News Jul 23, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
8-bit MCUs get a Boost From Microchip

8-bit MCUs get a Boost From Microchip

The new 8-bit families have Core-Independent Peripherals, which allow the MCUs to be used in a much larger variety of interconnected CIPs that don't require a core to perform. The CIPs increase system performance with simple design and a 1.8 to 5.5V operating range.


News Jul 20, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
The World’s Fastest ARM-Based MCUs are Here

The World’s Fastest ARM-Based MCUs are Here

Atmel just announced shipment of its ARM Cortex-based MCU's...and they outperform the closest competitors by 50%.


News Jul 15, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
The 22FDX—GlobalFoundries’ Answer to Fast, Cheap, and Efficient

The 22FDX—GlobalFoundries’ Answer to Fast, Cheap, and Efficient

GlobalFoundries launches industry's first 22nm FD-SOIL technology platform at a 20 percent smaller die size and 10 percent fewer masks than 28nm, as well as nearly 50 percent fewer immersion lithography layers than foundry FinFET.


News Jul 13, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Silicon’s Dark Rival - Black Arsenic Phosphorus

Silicon’s Dark Rival - Black Arsenic Phosphorus

The first field effect transistor made of black arsenic phosphorus.


News Jul 10, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
The World’s Smallest and Fastest Chip is Here - What’s Next?

The World’s Smallest and Fastest Chip is Here - What’s Next?

IBM has created the world's smallest and fastest computer chip. What's next?


News Jul 10, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Why the Micro:bit Matters

Why the Micro:bit Matters

ARM, Freescale, and Samsung partner up to give away thousands of the micro computers to schoolchildren.


News Jul 07, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Intersil’s New Buck-Boost Regulator Reinvents Efficiency

Intersil’s New Buck-Boost Regulator Reinvents Efficiency

Smooth buck-to-boost transitions plus efficiency up to 98% makes the new ISL9120 an industry leader.


News Jul 06, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Big News for Bluetooth Low Energy

Big News for Bluetooth Low Energy

New processes enable lower power use in BLE-compatible devices.


News Jul 06, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
The Electron d’Or Award Winner Can Withstand A Nuclear Meltdown…Almost

The Electron d’Or Award Winner Can Withstand A Nuclear Meltdown…Almost

Microsemi's RTG4™ high-speed signal processing radiation-tolerant field programmable gate array (FPGA) product family wins the Electron d'Or award...for good reason.


News Jul 03, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Freescale’s RF Technology is Cooking…Literally

Freescale’s RF Technology is Cooking…Literally

Freescale's RF portfolio runs from aerospace to cellular infrastructure. But its newest product utilizes RF in a surprising place: the kitchen.


News Jul 01, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Microchip’s Screen Controller Allows Touchless Interfacing

Microchip’s Screen Controller Allows Touchless Interfacing

Microchip's new solutions can detect hand gestures in free space.


News Jun 30, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
The Five Best Hardware Kickstarters (That Need Your Money)

The Five Best Hardware Kickstarters (That Need Your Money)

Five of the coolest hardware Kickstarters!


News Jun 30, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Electric Cars Getting Much Needed Power Boost

Electric Cars Getting Much Needed Power Boost

HV-ModAL plans on vast improvements to the drive train of electric vehicles.


News Jun 24, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Marvell Implements Miniature Javascript to Embedded Applications

Marvell Implements Miniature Javascript to Embedded Applications

With Marvell's Execute in Place (XIP) technology, devices with only 512 KB of RAM can now run impressive JavaScript applications.


News Jun 24, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Freescale’s new ARM-based QorIQ Multicore Reinvents Fast

Freescale’s new ARM-based QorIQ Multicore Reinvents Fast

Freescale's new ARM-based QorlQ reinvents speed and accessibility.


News Jun 23, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley