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Here is a look at some of the most interesting crowdfunding campaigns this month on Kickstarter, featuring a USB hot…

Here is a look at some of the most interesting crowdfunding campaigns this month on Kickstarter, featuring a USB hot multi-tool, a power oriented microcontroller, and an FPGA based prototyping board with multiple interfacing and i/o options.

The RISC-V footprint is expanding with the commercial availability of open-source chips and related development boards…

The RISC-V footprint is expanding with the commercial availability of open-source chips and related development boards from silicon startups like SiFive and OnChip.

Development tools that let you create drag-and-drop interface tools for Arduino and Raspberry Pi projects are quite…

Development tools that let you create drag-and-drop interface tools for Arduino and Raspberry Pi projects are quite popular. I got my hands on one and here's how it went.

Microsoft uses programmable chips to offer an accelerated implementation for a number of algorithms such as machine…

Microsoft uses programmable chips to offer an accelerated implementation for a number of algorithms such as machine learning, pattern matching, and more.

Researchers at Stanford have developed a computer that can solve specific problems using magnetic fields and lasers.

Researchers at Stanford have developed a computer that can solve specific problems using magnetic fields and lasers.

Here is why FPGAs are making inroads despite the fact that GPUs are a de facto standard for implementing deep learning algorithms.

Here is why FPGAs are making inroads despite the fact that GPUs are a de facto standard for implementing deep learning algorithms.

If you're not familiar with the open source hardware community, this is a good place to get started.

If you're not familiar with the open source hardware community, this is a good place to get started.

Intel Xeon D processors will now contain FPGAs, which directly combats the upcoming ARM-based server-grade processors.

Intel Xeon D processors will now contain FPGAs, which directly combats the upcoming ARM-based server-grade processors.

Here are 5 companies you wouldn't expect to offer bounty programs towards hardware and software bugs.

Here are 5 companies you wouldn't expect to offer bounty programs towards hardware and software bugs.

Here's a rundown of three boards best suited for beginning to intermediate FPGA designers. Some boards cost thousands of…

Here's a rundown of three boards best suited for beginning to intermediate FPGA designers. Some boards cost thousands of dollars, and it’s unrealistic to compare a board of that cost to a board that a hobbyist would likely choose, so this comparison looks at three popular boards in the sub-$90 price point.

A look at some of the biggest mergers and acquisitions in the semiconductor industry.

A look at some of the biggest mergers and acquisitions in the semiconductor industry.

Cypress announced the availability of two reference design kits (RDKs) based on its PRoC™ BLE Programmable…

Cypress announced the availability of two reference design kits (RDKs) based on its PRoC™ BLE Programmable Radio-on-Chip solution for Bluetooth Smart applications. The new CY5672 PRoC BLE Remote Control RDK and CY5682 PRoC BLE Touch Mouse RDK provide feature-rich, production-ready implementations with prolonged battery life.

The acquisition will couple Intel’s leading-edge products and manufacturing process with Altera’s leading…

The acquisition will couple Intel’s leading-edge products and manufacturing process with Altera’s leading field-programmable gate array (FPGA) technology. The combination is expected to enable new classes of products that meet customer needs in the data center and Internet of Things (IoT) market segments. Intel plans to offer Altera’s FPGA products with Intel Xeon® processors as highly customized, integrated products. The companies also expect to enhance Altera’s products through design and manufacturing improvements resulting from Intel’s integrated device manufacturing model.

The Microchip Technology Inc. introduced today their 3V 16-Mbit, 32-Mbit, and 64-Mbit Serial Quad I/OTM (SQITM interface)…

The Microchip Technology Inc. introduced today their 3V 16-Mbit, 32-Mbit, and 64-Mbit Serial Quad I/OTM (SQITM interface) Interface SuperFlash® Memory Family.

Texas Instruments (TI) released today the industry’s first Near Field Communication (NFC) sensor transponder family.…

Texas Instruments (TI) released today the industry’s first Near Field Communication (NFC) sensor transponder family. The RF430RL25xH system-on-chip (SoC) device is equipped with a fully programmable low power microcontroller (MCU), non-volatile FRAM, an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) and supports an ISO 15693-compliant NFC interface as well as Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) and Inter Integrated Circuit (I2C). The high frequency13.56-MHz sensor transponder can operate on full passive (battery-less) or semi-active modes for optimal battery life in portable and wireless sensing applications.