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The Future of Vision Looks Bright With Advances in Prosthetic Retinas

The Future of Vision Looks Bright With Advances in Prosthetic Retinas

With research in the past fifteen years, prosthetic retinas have moved from the realm of science fiction to science possible.


News Mar 23, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons
The Rise of Wireless Highlights the Importance of Dual-band Radio Design

The Rise of Wireless Highlights the Importance of Dual-band Radio Design

Wireless integration is a now-common reality of most IoT designs. How can designers monolithically integrate 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz more seamlessly?


News Mar 19, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons
Embedded Security Update: Semiconductor Suppliers Fortify Subsystems

Embedded Security Update: Semiconductor Suppliers Fortify Subsystems

The threat of physical attacks on embedded designs has inspired semiconductor manufacturers to double down on hardware security in new subsystems.


A Designer’s Take on Raspberry Pi’s First Microcontroller

A Designer’s Take on Raspberry Pi’s First Microcontroller

This year, Raspberry Pi unveiled its first-ever microcontroller. How does this device perform in professional embedded design?


News Mar 16, 2021 by Dr. Steve Arar
Scientists Reimagine Organic Transistors for Low-power, High-amplification Biowearables

Scientists Reimagine Organic Transistors for Low-power, High-amplification Biowearables

Scientists at the Terasaki Institute have put their own spin on organic electrochemical transistors (OECTs) to improve the performance in wearable health devices.


News Mar 12, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Another Industry Takes Hit From Global Chip Shortages: Crypto Mining

Another Industry Takes Hit From Global Chip Shortages: Crypto Mining

Cryptocurrency mining has only surged in popularity heading into 2021. Like many other industries, the mining sector is now facing the repercussions of global chip shortages, notably in China.


News Mar 10, 2021 by Tyler Charboneau
Core-independent Peripherals Juggle the Design Needs of Modern Medical Devices

Core-independent Peripherals Juggle the Design Needs of Modern Medical Devices

Microchip recently announced an MCU family for increasingly complex medical designs—the main highlight being core-independent peripherals.


News Mar 09, 2021 by Jake Hertz
DoD “RAMPs” Microelectronic Growth With Rapid Assured Microelectronics Prototypes Program

DoD “RAMPs” Microelectronic Growth With Rapid Assured Microelectronics Prototypes Program

The DoD is partnering with companies like IBM, Microsoft, Intel, and most recently Synopsys to speed microelectronic innovation within the government.


News Mar 08, 2021 by Luke James
Under Pressure, Biden Orders Review of U.S. Chip Supply Shortage

Under Pressure, Biden Orders Review of U.S. Chip Supply Shortage

President Biden has signed an executive order to compel the federal government to conduct a 100-day review into semiconductor supply chains.


News Mar 06, 2021 by Luke James
ROHM Module Casts Confidence on Wi-SUN FAN, the New Long-range Protocol on the Block

ROHM Module Casts Confidence on Wi-SUN FAN, the New Long-range Protocol on the Block

Wi-SUN FAN may be a worthwhile alternative to LoRaWAN and NB-IoT. Now, ROHM has developed a Wi-SUN FAN module with the promise of increased reliability and security in LPWA mesh networks.


News Mar 02, 2021 by Jake Hertz
embedded world 2021 DIGITAL Begins, Focuses on Embedded Intelligent Systems

embedded world 2021 DIGITAL Begins, Focuses on Embedded Intelligent Systems

embedded world 2021, now in its 19th year, kicked off today and will operate as a digital-only event for the first time ever.


News Mar 01, 2021 by Luke James
Haptics, a Technological Underdog, Rises as Key Player in Consumer and Military UI/UX

Haptics, a Technological Underdog, Rises as Key Player in Consumer and Military UI/UX

While haptics are fairly basic in design from an engineering standpoint, these systems are likely to play an important role in AR/VR, military technology, and the "tactile internet."


News Feb 26, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Why Are Semiconductor Fabs Dotting Arizona, the “Silicon Desert?”

Why Are Semiconductor Fabs Dotting Arizona, the “Silicon Desert?”

Forget Silicon Valley—here’s how Arizona could become the "Silicon Desert" with more semiconductor titans considering the move.


News Feb 24, 2021 by Luke James
Xilinx Doubles Down on Data Center “Composability” With Accessible SmartNIC

Xilinx Doubles Down on Data Center “Composability” With Accessible SmartNIC

A composable architecture accelerates the modern data center. Xilinx's new SN1000 is said to enhance cloud processor flexibility and operate as an edge device.


News Feb 23, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons
Increased Funds Could Catalyze TSMC’s 3D IC Research

Increased Funds Could Catalyze TSMC’s 3D IC Research

The world’s biggest contract chipmaker recently reported its best-ever quarterly financials along with its goals for delving into 3D IC research.


News Feb 22, 2021 by Luke James
Since Three-Phase Motors Mean Triple the Components, TI Banks on Integration

Since Three-Phase Motors Mean Triple the Components, TI Banks on Integration

Texas Instruments claims its highly-integrated BLDC motor driver can reduce PCB area by as much as 30%—a possible catalyst for speeding mild-hybrid EV adoption.


News Feb 22, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Size Does Matter: Components Claimed To Be the “World’s Smallest” Hit the Market

Size Does Matter: Components Claimed To Be the “World’s Smallest” Hit the Market

It seems the race for smaller form factors is unending. In response, chipmakers and researchers alike are hopping on the demand to shrink component size.


News Feb 21, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Is the NVIDIA-Arm Deal Dead in the Water?

Is the NVIDIA-Arm Deal Dead in the Water?

With in-depth reviews opened by international market authorities and staunch opposition from rival vendors such as Google and Microsoft, things are beginning to look tenuous for the historic $40 billion deal.


News Feb 20, 2021 by Luke James
Historical Engineers: John Bardeen, Creator of the Transistor and Theory of Superconductivity

Historical Engineers: John Bardeen, Creator of the Transistor and Theory of Superconductivity

Awarded the Nobel Prize twice, John Bardeen is often recognized as one of the founders of the first transistor and the theory of superconductivity.


News Feb 19, 2021 by Luke James
New Automotive SoCs Provide a Window to ADAS Trends

New Automotive SoCs Provide a Window to ADAS Trends

Taking a survey of new automotive-facing chips can tip us off to the design trends ADAS may take in the future.


News Feb 16, 2021 by Jake Hertz