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With a Vision of a “Collision-free Future,” TI Unveils mmWave Radar Sensor

With a Vision of a “Collision-free Future,” TI Unveils mmWave Radar Sensor

The new family of 77-GHz radar SoCs is but the newest addition to TI's portfolio of ADAS-facing components.


News Jan 04, 2022 by Jake Hertz
From the Chip Shortage to the Next Silicon Valley: Looking Back at 2021

From the Chip Shortage to the Next Silicon Valley: Looking Back at 2021

As 2021 draws to a close, let's reflect on what this year brought to the table, both in the form of technology and industry trends.


News Dec 31, 2021 by Kimber Wymore
Following Dialog Acquisition, Renesas Goes After Celeno for Wi-Fi 6/6E Boost

Following Dialog Acquisition, Renesas Goes After Celeno for Wi-Fi 6/6E Boost

With its broad portfolio of Wi-Fi 6/6E chips and Doppler imaging technology, Israel-based Celeno seemed a clear choice for Renesas' next move in the wireless communication space.


News Dec 30, 2021 by Dr. Steve Arar
From GPUs to DDR5 Modules: CES 2022 Kicks Off Innovation Awards With Honorees

From GPUs to DDR5 Modules: CES 2022 Kicks Off Innovation Awards With Honorees

With 2022's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) coming up soon, we’ll take a look at some notable technologies to be highlighted at next year's Innovation Awards.


News Dec 20, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Neuromorphic Chips Increasingly Mimic Brain Plasticity

Neuromorphic Chips Increasingly Mimic Brain Plasticity

How close are we to reverse-engineering the human brain's plasticity? New research in computational neuroscience and nanotechnologies indicates that neuromorphic chips can read synaptic connectivity with greater sensitivity.


News Dec 16, 2021 by Biljana Ognenova
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
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
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
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
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
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
Renesas Introduces Battery Management ICs to Protect High-voltage BMS

Renesas Introduces Battery Management ICs to Protect High-voltage BMS

A new family of multi-cell, battery front-end ICs may speed battery development in a number of high-voltage applications—including energy storage systems, UPS, and mobility.


News Nov 17, 2021 by Ikimi .O
New Technique Side-steps Shot Noise for Precision Optics in a Photonic IC

New Technique Side-steps Shot Noise for Precision Optics in a Photonic IC

A new technique eliminates the limitations of shot noise on laser interferometry.


News Nov 16, 2021 by Jake Hertz
NVIDIA Hits the Road with Autonomous Vehicle Hardware at GTC

NVIDIA Hits the Road with Autonomous Vehicle Hardware at GTC

At NVIDIA's GPU Technology Conference, the company unveiled its roadmap to bring autonomy to more vehicles—dependent on chipsets, sensors, GPUs, cameras, and more.


News Nov 16, 2021 by Tyler Charboneau
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
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