Last year, Intel acquired FPGA-focused Altera. Now they've announced the intention to create a hybrid between their well-known CPUs and FPGAs.Last year, Intel…
Last year, Intel acquired FPGA-focused Altera. Now they've announced the intention to create a hybrid between their well-known CPUs and FPGAs.Last year, Intel acquired FPGA-focused Altera. Now they've announced a new line of hybrid chips that combine FPGAs with their well-known CPUs, achieving a goal set in 2010.
In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at the inner workings of a trail camera!
In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at the inner workings of a trail camera!
Dialog Semiconductor is set to acquire Silego for a reported $306 million. How will this affect their product lines?
Dialog Semiconductor is set to acquire Silego for a reported $306 million. How will this affect their product lines?
A new design competition has presented a series of challenges over roughly two months to use GreenPAK technology to make…
A new design competition has presented a series of challenges over roughly two months to use GreenPAK technology to make configurable mixed-signal ICs (CMICs).
In this News Brief, we take a look at Nextchip's Apache4 pre-processor SoC, which was recently licensed to the CEVA-XM4…
In this News Brief, we take a look at Nextchip's Apache4 pre-processor SoC, which was recently licensed to the CEVA-XM4 imaging and vision platform.
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) recently announced six additions to its Electronic Resurgence…
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) recently announced six additions to its Electronic Resurgence Initiative (ERI), using the talents (and funding) of the US military to solve issues that practicing designers see coming in the industry.
Jack Kilby from Texas Instruments held 60 patents, invented the handheld calculator, and won a Nobel Prize. But he had…
Jack Kilby from Texas Instruments held 60 patents, invented the handheld calculator, and won a Nobel Prize. But he had another invention that would change electronics and the world.
See what's inside this Bluetooth device that allows you to use your radio for wireless music in your car.
See what's inside this Bluetooth device that allows you to use your radio for wireless music in your car.
AJP promises to revolutionize 3D printing in the IoT era.
AJP promises to revolutionize 3D printing in the IoT era.
The RISC-V Foundation has continued to build on its momentum, announcing that this month the open-source ISA presence at…
The RISC-V Foundation has continued to build on its momentum, announcing that this month the open-source ISA presence at HOT CHIPS 29.
At Hot Chips this week, Microsoft provided some details about their Scorpio SoC, slated to feature in the next X-Box…
At Hot Chips this week, Microsoft provided some details about their Scorpio SoC, slated to feature in the next X-Box gaming console.
Stimulated Brillouin scattering (SBS)—plus a new method of integrating arsenic trisulfide onto silicon-based…
Stimulated Brillouin scattering (SBS)—plus a new method of integrating arsenic trisulfide onto silicon-based chips—might be the key to a new generation of ultra-high-performance optical circuits.
A new process dubbed DOLFIN enables inexpensive and scalable nanofabrication and patterning of a broad range of materials.
A new process dubbed DOLFIN enables inexpensive and scalable nanofabrication and patterning of a broad range of materials.
Two new PMICs boost integration with single inductor multiple output (SIMO) regulator to maintain a very long battery life.
Two new PMICs boost integration with single inductor multiple output (SIMO) regulator to maintain a very long battery life.
Authentication, over-voltage protection, and compact form factor are key challenges in implementing power delivery…
Authentication, over-voltage protection, and compact form factor are key challenges in implementing power delivery feature in the next-generation USB designs.
The AK2401 uses a direct-conversion architecture instead of the more standard heterodyne approach.
The AK2401 uses a direct-conversion architecture instead of the more standard heterodyne approach.
Mechanical input devices are far from obsolete, and an IC like the BD3376MUV-M can help you with the interface details.
Mechanical input devices are far from obsolete, and an IC like the BD3376MUV-M can help you with the interface details.
Learn about the computers at the heart of the Voyager spacecraft operations.
Learn about the computers at the heart of the Voyager spacecraft operations.
Clock-generator ICs such as the NB3H73113G offer various features that are beneficial for your digital and mixed-signal designs.
Clock-generator ICs such as the NB3H73113G offer various features that are beneficial for your digital and mixed-signal designs.
Texas Instruments has released a new reference design that claims up to 99% efficiency.
Texas Instruments has released a new reference design that claims up to 99% efficiency.