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Earthquake in Taiwan—Our Hearts Go Out to Those Impacted

Earthquake in Taiwan—Our Hearts Go Out to Those Impacted

The 7.4 magnitude earthquake today in Taiwan has caused devastating loss and suffering. Our thoughts with all those affected.


MCU Roundup: 3 New MCUs Push Performance at the Edge

MCU Roundup: 3 New MCUs Push Performance at the Edge

From small appliances to edge AI, the latest MCUs from Renesas, Ambiq, and Nuvoton provide higher performance and efficiency.


News Apr 02, 2024 by Aaron Carman
Qualcomm Updates Audio Portfolio With Two New Sound Platforms

Qualcomm Updates Audio Portfolio With Two New Sound Platforms

The two new chips target mid- and premium-tier wireless earbuds, headphones, and speakers.


News Apr 01, 2024 by Duane Benson
A Q&A With Renowned Neuromorphic Chip Designer Chiara Bartolozzi

A Q&A With Renowned Neuromorphic Chip Designer Chiara Bartolozzi

For our final feature celebrating Women’s History Month, we interviewed Chiara Bartolozzi, a senior researcher moving the needle in neuromorphic engineering.


News Mar 29, 2024 by Ingrid Fadelli
NXP Launches Open S32 CoreRide Platform for Software-Defined Vehicles

NXP Launches Open S32 CoreRide Platform for Software-Defined Vehicles

Today, NXP announced a new platform and automotive processor that promises more integration and utility in SDVs—no matter the architecture.


News Mar 28, 2024 by Aaron Carman
Energy-Conscious MCUs From Renesas Feature Robust Analog Support

Energy-Conscious MCUs From Renesas Feature Robust Analog Support

The new MCUs focus on power efficiency and high-accuracy analog-to-digital conversion.


News Mar 26, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Intel Receives $8.5B Grant to Ramp Up Chip Production

Intel Receives $8.5B Grant to Ramp Up Chip Production

The U.S. CHIPS Act is starting to materialize with a large sum of money going Intel’s way.


News Mar 25, 2024 by Jake Hertz
ST Releases Flagship Low-Power MCUs and New Process Technology

ST Releases Flagship Low-Power MCUs and New Process Technology

ST made back-to-back announcements on new microcontroller technologies: first, an entry-level, ultra-low-power MCU, and second, a process technology that breaks the 20-nm barrier.


News Mar 21, 2024 by Jake Hertz
ST’s Packs MPU-Level Performance in New 600 MHz Bootflash MCUs

ST’s Packs MPU-Level Performance in New 600 MHz Bootflash MCUs

Two new 32-bit Arm Cortex-M7 microcontrollers combine bigger system capabilities with the convenience of a microcontroller.


News Mar 15, 2024 by Duane Benson
Remembering Caroline Haslett, a Staunch Advocate for Women in Engineering

Remembering Caroline Haslett, a Staunch Advocate for Women in Engineering

In this Women's History Month feature, we explore the life of Caroline Haslett, a leader in many societies for female engineers.


News Mar 15, 2024 by Ingrid Fadelli
Arteris Revs New Version of Its Cache Coherent Interconnect IP

Arteris Revs New Version of Its Cache Coherent Interconnect IP

Launched today, the new network-on-chip IP improves SoC performance by streamlining coherent communication between various SoC components.


News Mar 13, 2024 by Jake Hertz
5 Electrical Engineering Research Projects Making Their Mark in 2024

5 Electrical Engineering Research Projects Making Their Mark in 2024

From 3D processors to self-powered sensors, these academic research projects show how "the next big thing" in electronics may emerge from labs worldwide.


News Mar 08, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Intel Spins Off Altera as Independent FPGA Supplier

Intel Spins Off Altera as Independent FPGA Supplier

Eight and a half years after acquiring Altera, Intel has spun off the FPGA division as an independent subsidiary.


News Mar 08, 2024 by Duane Benson
ST’s Latest Wireless MCUs Meet Stringent IoT Security Standards

ST’s Latest Wireless MCUs Meet Stringent IoT Security Standards

ST says its newest wireless MCU reduces size and power without sacrificing performance or security.


News Mar 07, 2024 by Aaron Carman
AMD Rolls Out Cost-Optimized FPGA Family

AMD Rolls Out Cost-Optimized FPGA Family

As FPGAs target more applications, AMD’s newest family—launched today—balances cost and power with performance.


News Mar 05, 2024 by Aaron Carman
Renesas Acclaims New Edge AI MPU for High Performance, Low Power

Renesas Acclaims New Edge AI MPU for High Performance, Low Power

Unveiled today, Renesas' new embedded AI processors significantly increase performance for vision-sensing devices while consuming less power than competitive alternatives.


News Feb 29, 2024 by Duane Benson
ISSCC 2024: MediaTek Presents Neural Visual-Enhancement Engine for IoT

ISSCC 2024: MediaTek Presents Neural Visual-Enhancement Engine for IoT

We kick off our ISSCC coverage with MediaTek's neural visual-enhancement engine, a device that bests competitors with its energy and area efficiency—making it an appealing up-and-comer for smart devices.


News Feb 23, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Arm Unveils ‘Best Generation of Neoverse Technology Yet’

Arm Unveils ‘Best Generation of Neoverse Technology Yet’

Arm's third generation of its Neoverse IP is designed to maximize TCO for intensive workloads and support new technologies like chiplets.


News Feb 22, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Siemens Unveils 3-Piece Emulation and Prototyping Solution

Siemens Unveils 3-Piece Emulation and Prototyping Solution

The new hardware-assisted verification and validation system marks a first for the EDA industry.


News Feb 21, 2024 by Jake Hertz
How the Bluetooth ESL Standard Aims to Replace Billions of Retail Paper Labels

How the Bluetooth ESL Standard Aims to Replace Billions of Retail Paper Labels

In this news analysis piece, Nathatisi examines the details of the Bluetooth SIG’s Electronic Shelf Label (ESL) standard and explores its significance.


News Feb 20, 2024 by Nthatisi Hlapisi