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Renesas Unwraps MCU for Single-Motor Control in Power Tools and More

Renesas Unwraps MCU for Single-Motor Control in Power Tools and More

Built on the Arm Cortex-M23 core, the new MCU family delivers precise, low-power motor control with built-in safety and diagnostic features.


News Jul 28, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Synopsys Acquires Ansys for $35B, Creating Silicon-to-Systems Powerhouse

Synopsys Acquires Ansys for $35B, Creating Silicon-to-Systems Powerhouse

The merger combines Synopsys’ EDA dominance with Ansys’ multiphysics simulation expertise, promising a new era of co-optimized chip and system design.


News Jul 28, 2025 by Luke James
Lattice Outfits FPGA Portfolio With High I/O Density, Secure Options

Lattice Outfits FPGA Portfolio With High I/O Density, Secure Options

The updated features of the low-power devices may give developers new ways to address the stringent thermal, connectivity, and size constraints of their designs.


News Jul 22, 2025 by Luke James
Microchip Expands Its Line of High-Speed Digital Signal Controllers

Microchip Expands Its Line of High-Speed Digital Signal Controllers

The dsPIC33A digital signal controllers can deliver smarter power conversion and real-time control in server power supplies, DC-DC converters, energy storage, and robotics.


News Jul 17, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Mini But Mighty! Vishay, TDK, and Murata Push the Limits of Passives

Mini But Mighty! Vishay, TDK, and Murata Push the Limits of Passives

Vishay, TDK, and Murata have debuted space-saving passives: ultra-high-frequency chip resistors, high-current inductors, and the "world’s smallest" 10 µF/50V MLCC for cars.


News Jul 11, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
New T&M Solutions a Boon for High-Frequency, Multi-Domain Testing

New T&M Solutions a Boon for High-Frequency, Multi-Domain Testing

New releases from Siglent, Rohde & Schwarz, and Liquid Instruments bring new features to the T&M marketplace.


News Jul 10, 2025 by Jake Hertz
New PC-Based Oscilloscope From Pico Ups the Bandwidth Game to 33 GHz

New PC-Based Oscilloscope From Pico Ups the Bandwidth Game to 33 GHz

Pico has released a new series of PC-based, high-bandwidth sampling oscilloscopes with direct-input triggering and pre-trigger capture capabilities.


News Jul 08, 2025 by Duane Benson
Walter Schottky: Bridging Theory and Tech in the Age of Electronics

Walter Schottky: Bridging Theory and Tech in the Age of Electronics

Ever wonder where the Schottky diode got its name?


News Jul 07, 2025 by Luke James
ST Leverages Near-Threshold Technology in New Energy-Efficient MCUs

ST Leverages Near-Threshold Technology in New Energy-Efficient MCUs

The new series is the first of the STM32 MCUs to use near-threshold voltage technology, bringing power efficiency and advanced security to cost-sensitive designs.


News Jul 04, 2025 by Jake Hertz
EPC Intros GaN 3-Phase Motor Drive Inverter Eval Board

EPC Intros GaN 3-Phase Motor Drive Inverter Eval Board

EPC9196 brings high-speed, medium-voltage BLDC drive capability to compact platforms.


News Jul 03, 2025 by Jake Hertz
New Rohde & Schwarz Spectrum Analyzer Pushes Past Old Limits

New Rohde & Schwarz Spectrum Analyzer Pushes Past Old Limits

The device's multipath architecture—a first of its kind—accelerates signal analysis using multiple inputs and cross-correlation.


News Jun 20, 2025 by Duane Benson
Rohm Breaks Ground With First Self-Contained, AI-Equipped MCU

Rohm Breaks Ground With First Self-Contained, AI-Equipped MCU

Rohm claims the new microcontroller is the first to employ on-device AI learning without a network connection.


News Jun 17, 2025 by Duane Benson
ST Gate Drivers to Boost Economy, Efficiency for 3-Phase Brushless Motors

ST Gate Drivers to Boost Economy, Efficiency for 3-Phase Brushless Motors

The new half-bridge gate drivers target portable and industrial applications with integrated current programmability and advanced protection features.


News Jun 11, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Researchers Get Creative With Fab Techniques for Semiconductor Advances

Researchers Get Creative With Fab Techniques for Semiconductor Advances

From thermal annealing to atomic-level lift-off, researchers are rethinking fabrication bottlenecks to unlock new performance ceilings in semiconductors.


News Jun 10, 2025 by Luke James
Zuken Brings AI Updates to Flagship PCB CAD Systems

Zuken Brings AI Updates to Flagship PCB CAD Systems

The new updates leverage AI to develop reliable circuits without all the tedious work, while also keeping high-speed routing tight and efficient.


News Jun 05, 2025 by Duane Benson
New Power Components Tackle Tough Design Challenges

New Power Components Tackle Tough Design Challenges

TDK, Littelfuse, and Novosense have released components targeting scalability, thermal resilience, and EMI issues.


News Jun 02, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Siemens Unveils AI-Enhanced PCB Design Tools for Mid-Range Users

Siemens Unveils AI-Enhanced PCB Design Tools for Mid-Range Users

New software editions bring enterprise-grade functionality to small- and medium-sized teams.


News Jun 02, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Renesas’ New MPU Tackles HMI Challenges Head On With Built-In Memory

Renesas’ New MPU Tackles HMI Challenges Head On With Built-In Memory

Tailored for advanced human-machine interfaces, the new RZ/A3M MPU can reduce system cost by integrating memory and simplifying PCB design.


News May 30, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Würth Launches Development Kit for Isolated Power Supplies

Würth Launches Development Kit for Isolated Power Supplies

Würth Elektronik’s SN6507 Development Kit offers a complete, EMI-compliant platform for evaluating and customizing isolated power supplies in industrial and medical applications.


News May 29, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Microchip Packs New MCU With Analog Features to Streamline Sensor Design

Microchip Packs New MCU With Analog Features to Streamline Sensor Design

Microchip's latest 8-bit microcontrollers may simplify sensor design with their integrated, low-power analog peripherals.


News May 28, 2025 by Arjun Nijhawan