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As Lead Times Grow, European Automakers Call for More EU-made Chips

As Lead Times Grow, European Automakers Call for More EU-made Chips

Manufacturers in Europe are increasing pressure on chipmakers to improve their production capacities.


News Nov 13, 2021 by Luke James
Data Center HPC Zooms Forward with AMD’s “Worlds Fastest” Accelerators

Data Center HPC Zooms Forward with AMD’s “Worlds Fastest” Accelerators

At this year’s Accelerated Data Center Premiere event, AMD announced a new family of accelerators, the Instinct MI200 series, that claims to literally speed up high-performance computing (HPC) in data centers.


News Nov 11, 2021 by Jake Hertz
ROHM’s Waterproof Barometric Pressure Sensor Is More Than a Weather Forecaster

ROHM’s Waterproof Barometric Pressure Sensor Is More Than a Weather Forecaster

The MEMS piezoresistive pressure sensor stands apart from traditional barometers with a waterproof package, built-in temperature compensation, and high tolerance to stress.


News Nov 10, 2021 by Dr. Steve Arar
NXP Unveils Edge Processor—One to Balance Complex ML, Power, and Security

NXP Unveils Edge Processor—One to Balance Complex ML, Power, and Security

The new processor—the first of NXP's new i.MX 9 family—is customized to IoT and automotive applications.


News Nov 09, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Kneron’s RISC-V AI Chip Intends to Bring L1 and L2 Autonomy to “Any Vehicle”

Kneron’s RISC-V AI Chip Intends to Bring L1 and L2 Autonomy to “Any Vehicle”

The push for autonomous vehicles has seen a lot of momentum for 2021. Aiming to keep it going is a new AI chip from Kneron that claims to bring the capacity for autonomous driving capabilities to any vehicle.


News Nov 08, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Phase-change Memory Could Open Doors to Better Data Storage and Computing

Phase-change Memory Could Open Doors to Better Data Storage and Computing

Pushing beyond the von Neumann bottleneck can be difficult for memory devices. One option is phase-change memory (PCM) which Stanford and IBM are researching for data storage and computing.


New Ag-tech Changes the Landscape of Smart Farming

New Ag-tech Changes the Landscape of Smart Farming

In 2021, a crop of technology has revolutionized three sectors of modern agriculture: precision farming, digital farming, and smart farming.


News Nov 03, 2021 by Tyler Charboneau
Purdue’s Magnetic-free Optical Isolator Aims to Push Photonic ICs Forward

Purdue’s Magnetic-free Optical Isolator Aims to Push Photonic ICs Forward

Photonic integrated circuits (PICs) have been finding new ways to improve technology, like quantum computing. Hoping to push PICs to new areas, Purdue has created a magnet-free isolator.


News Nov 02, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Semiconductor Labor Shortage Casts Shadow Over Supply Chain

Semiconductor Labor Shortage Casts Shadow Over Supply Chain

In the semiconductor industry, it's not just a chip shortage slowing things down. A labor and skills gap is also making its mark.


News Nov 02, 2021 by Lianne Frith
Cadence’s HiFi 1 DSP Leverages New LC3 Codec for Improved Audio Systems

Cadence’s HiFi 1 DSP Leverages New LC3 Codec for Improved Audio Systems

A new codec, LC3, included in Cadence's HiFi 1 DSP, is set to bring new features for designers to exploit in their Bluetooth Audio (LE Audio) profile applications, including Multi-Stream and Broadcast audio.


News Nov 01, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons
Intel Targets Hardware Developers and Unleashes First Wave of 12th Gen Processors

Intel Targets Hardware Developers and Unleashes First Wave of 12th Gen Processors

Keeping its upward momentum streak going for 2021, Intel is focusing its initiatives on hardware and software developers, as well as introducing six of its 12th Gen Core processors.


News Oct 31, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Qualcomm Targets Industry Shortcomings and 5G Adoption with New Processors

Qualcomm Targets Industry Shortcomings and 5G Adoption with New Processors

These new processors aim to bring 5G and performance to mid-tier smartphones.


News Oct 29, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Samsung Jockeys for a Lead in Chipmaking

Samsung Jockeys for a Lead in Chipmaking

Samsung surpassed Intel in its 2021 Q2 revenue. Now, the South Korean chipmaker is forging ahead with high semiconductor goals.


News Oct 29, 2021 by Tyler Charboneau
ST Shoots to Improve Automotive Navigation Using an Inertial Measurement Unit

ST Shoots to Improve Automotive Navigation Using an Inertial Measurement Unit

Positioning in tunnels and garages can be difficult. Taking on this challenge comes STMicroelectronics' newest GNSS chipset using an inertial measurement unit (IMU) for better positional accuracy.


News Oct 27, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Macronix and Crypto Quantique Team Up to Push Back on IoT Security Challenges

Macronix and Crypto Quantique Team Up to Push Back on IoT Security Challenges

Hoping to create an end-to-end security solution for the Internet of Things (IoT), Macronix and Crypto Quantique are teaming up to take on IoT security challenges.


News Oct 25, 2021 by Jake Hertz
National Science Foundation Bankrolls EE Innovation at the University Level

National Science Foundation Bankrolls EE Innovation at the University Level

With a multi-billion dollar annual budget, the NSF is moving the needle in electrical engineering by funding research in universities and innovation in corporations.


News Oct 25, 2021 by Lianne Frith
A Turning Point for Machine Learning: Google Unleashes First In-house Tensor SoC

A Turning Point for Machine Learning: Google Unleashes First In-house Tensor SoC

Joining the ranks of Apple with releasing its first custom in-house SoC comes Google. With the release of Pixel 6, Google makes a splash in the machine learning realm with its Google Tensor.


News Oct 23, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Startup Nextiles Redefines How Athletes Use E-fabric for Fitness

Startup Nextiles Redefines How Athletes Use E-fabric for Fitness

Brooklyn-based startup Nextiles is blending traditional sewing techniques with innovative PCBs to change how athletes measure performance.


News Oct 22, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Arm Strikes to Accelerate IoT Development With Virtual Hardware Platform

Arm Strikes to Accelerate IoT Development With Virtual Hardware Platform

From start to finish, device development can take years. Hoping to accelerate the process for IoT devices specifically comes Arm Total Solutions' Virtual Hardware and Project Centauri.


News Oct 22, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Apple Keeps Growing its System on Chip Design Expertise with M1 Pro and M1 Max

Apple Keeps Growing its System on Chip Design Expertise with M1 Pro and M1 Max

Apple appears to dominate the market again with its newest generation of Apple silicon. Two chips, the M1 Pro & M1 Max, claim more than 2x the performance of the M1.


News Oct 21, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons