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Hardware-as-a-Service Takes on New Utility in an Era of Remote PCB Design

Hardware-as-a-Service Takes on New Utility in an Era of Remote PCB Design

As the world embraces remote and hybrid work, design for hardware finds itself at a crossroads.


News Dec 14, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Is Hot-Swapping an EV Charging Solution? Sensata’s BMS Integrates Hot-swap Technology

Is Hot-Swapping an EV Charging Solution? Sensata’s BMS Integrates Hot-swap Technology

EV battery charging is a constant stressor for EV adoption. Could idea of hot-swapping batteries provide a potential solution to ease EV integration and infrastructure strain?


News Dec 11, 2021 by Nicholas St. John
Intel’s FPGA Day Unveils 3 Collabs to Create More FPGA-based IPU Designs

Intel’s FPGA Day Unveils 3 Collabs to Create More FPGA-based IPU Designs

Seeing these advantages of using field programmable gate array (FPGA) technology, this week is Intel's FPGA Day, which just announced a collab to further FPGA-based infrastructure processing units (IPUs).


News Dec 09, 2021 by Jake Hertz
In a Month of Major Mergers and Divisions, Toshiba Splits Into Three Companies

In a Month of Major Mergers and Divisions, Toshiba Splits Into Three Companies

While Samsung is combining business divisions, Toshiba is splitting in three to sharpen its focus and compensate for recent business failings.


News Dec 09, 2021 by Lianne Frith
Next-gen of AI-focused Snapdragons Take a Bite Out of Mobile Devices

Next-gen of AI-focused Snapdragons Take a Bite Out of Mobile Devices

Qualcomm shakes up the mobile world by announcing new members to their Snapdragon family, the 8 Gen 1, 8cx, and 7c+, which aim to bring innovative AI mobile platforms to users.


An “Industry First” 5G NR Small Cell SoC Spurs Open RAN Technology Forward

An “Industry First” 5G NR Small Cell SoC Spurs Open RAN Technology Forward

Radio Access Networks (RAN) technology was limited and expensive; however, Open RAN (O-RAN) is hoping to create easier and more compatible 5G technology. Pushing 5G Open RAN forward is Picocom's 5G New Radio (NR) SoC.


News Dec 06, 2021 by Jake Hertz
ST Tackles Card Security With Microcontrollers Using BSoC and Arm SecurCore

ST Tackles Card Security With Microcontrollers Using BSoC and Arm SecurCore

To enhance authentication in contactless transactions through biometric system-on-card (BSoC), STMicroelectronics has recently released a family of microcontrollers based on Arm's SecurCore.


News Dec 06, 2021 by Abdulwaliy Oyekunle
Quantum Chip Bets on Semiconductor Qubits or “Spin Qubits”

Quantum Chip Bets on Semiconductor Qubits or “Spin Qubits”

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen might have the key to overcoming one of the biggest quantum computer challenges on the road to solid-state quantum computers.


News Dec 04, 2021 by Kristijan Nelkovski
From Cryo-CMOS to Quantum Computers: 3 Projects Partner With Oxford Instruments

From Cryo-CMOS to Quantum Computers: 3 Projects Partner With Oxford Instruments

Quantum technology has been a booming industry, with companies and researchers alike trying to push it to a mainstream level. Hoping to do just that, Oxford Instruments Nanoscience is partnering with three new projects.


News Dec 03, 2021 by Ikimi .O
Is Texas America’s Rising Semiconductor Hotspot?

Is Texas America’s Rising Semiconductor Hotspot?

In the past few weeks, big names like Samsung and Tesla have been flocking to establish fabs in the Lone Star state. What about Texas is drawing in hardware heavy hitters?


News Dec 03, 2021 by Tyler Charboneau
Startup Arbe Hopes to Take Center-stage in ADAS with 4D Radar

Startup Arbe Hopes to Take Center-stage in ADAS with 4D Radar

Many startups are rising to the challenge to create advanced driver monitoring systems (ADAS) as the push for the next generation of vehicles revs up. Arbe is hoping to find its niche with its 4D radar technology.


News Dec 02, 2021 by Abdulwaliy Oyekunle
onsemi’s MCU Backs Up Power Efficiency “Industry Record” With EEMBC Benchmark

onsemi’s MCU Backs Up Power Efficiency “Industry Record” With EEMBC Benchmark

Record-breaking and "world's first" announcements happen every day. Hoping to back up its "record-breaking" power efficiency claim, onsemi's MCU, targeting IoT applications, goes through official benchmarking.


News Dec 01, 2021 by Jake Hertz
The Birth of Modern Microprocessors: Celebrating Intel 4004’s 50th Anniversary

The Birth of Modern Microprocessors: Celebrating Intel 4004’s 50th Anniversary

Once upon a time, computers took up entire rooms. One technology that shook the world is Intel's 4004 microprocessor, which turned 50 this month. How did it help pave the way for smaller modern technology?


News Nov 30, 2021 by Tyler Charboneau
MediaTek and TSMC Present the “World’s First 7nm 8K Resolution Digital TV SoC”

MediaTek and TSMC Present the “World’s First 7nm 8K Resolution Digital TV SoC”

As the need for better multimedia devices continues to grow at an alarming rate, MediaTek, using TSMC's 7nm technology, is paving the way towards 8K resolution technology with its Pentonic 2000 SoC.


News Nov 29, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Keeping Its Roots in Service: New Amazon SDK Gives Alexa Design Power to ODMs

Keeping Its Roots in Service: New Amazon SDK Gives Alexa Design Power to ODMs

As tech giants lean towards creating in-house hardware, Amazon releases a new software development kit that allows original device manufacturers (ODMs) to add Alexa services to any hardware device.


News Nov 28, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Researchers Hit Milestone in Fibre-based Quantum Communication Network

Researchers Hit Milestone in Fibre-based Quantum Communication Network

Leveraging integrated quantum photonics to solve secured quantum communication challenges, Nanjing University researchers exploit integrated single-photon detectors to enhance secure key rates in quantum communication.


News Nov 26, 2021 by Abdulwaliy Oyekunle
2021’s Top 5 Things for an EE to Be Thankful For

2021’s Top 5 Things for an EE to Be Thankful For

It’s the start of the holiday season and almost a new year. There’s always something to be thankful for, but here are the things we’re grateful for the most at AAC.


News Nov 24, 2021 by Kimber Wymore
A Roundup of GNSS Receivers Bringing Pinpoint Positioning

A Roundup of GNSS Receivers Bringing Pinpoint Positioning

Vehicles and wearables alike require increasingly precise positioning technology—and this innovation is often fine-tuned starting with GNSS receivers.


News Nov 23, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Rounding Up Schottky Barrier Diode’s Exploits With Wide Bandgap Materials

Rounding Up Schottky Barrier Diode’s Exploits With Wide Bandgap Materials

Wide bandgap materials like SiC and GaN keep finding their way into more and more devices, like Schottky barrier diodes (SBDs). Let's take a look at some recent releases and check the status of GaN SBDs.


News Nov 22, 2021 by Abdulwaliy Oyekunle
Renesas Breaks Into the FPGA Market With ForgeFPGA Family

Renesas Breaks Into the FPGA Market With ForgeFPGA Family

A first in company history, Renesas is branching into FPGAs. Hoping to bypass the limitations of FPGAs, especially in IoT applications, Renesas claims its ForgeFPGAs is a low-power and low-cost solution.


News Nov 22, 2021 by Jake Hertz