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Quantum Technology Takes on the Task of Electrical Die Sorting

Quantum Technology Takes on the Task of Electrical Die Sorting

Rohm has teamed up with Quanmatics to deploy quantum technology in a large-scale semiconductor manufacturing facility for the first time.


News Dec 20, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Renesas Targets Graphics and Multimodal AI With Second-Gen RA8 MCUs

Renesas Targets Graphics and Multimodal AI With Second-Gen RA8 MCUs

Based on the Arm Cortex-M85 processor, Renesas' RA8D1 provides high-performance graphics and security for consumer, medical, and industrial applications.


News Dec 18, 2023 by Arjun Nijhawan
New Microchip MCU Family Tackles System Noise, Vibration, and Harshness

New Microchip MCU Family Tackles System Noise, Vibration, and Harshness

Microchip’s newest MCUs include advanced timer/counter modules to streamline motor control, predictive maintenance, home automation, and more.


News Dec 14, 2023 by Aaron Carman
Growing SiC Demand Elicits New Components and Production Facilities

Growing SiC Demand Elicits New Components and Production Facilities

In this roundup, we highlight how Onsemi, Mitsubishi Electric, and ST have each expanded their SiC capacity.


News Dec 09, 2023 by Darshil Patel
CHIPS Act Gets a Boost With the Semiconductor Technology Pilot Program

CHIPS Act Gets a Boost With the Semiconductor Technology Pilot Program

The new program from the USPTO aims to jump-start research, development, and investment in the domestic semiconductor industry.


News Dec 08, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Nexperia Makes Its Debut Into the SiC MOSFET Market

Nexperia Makes Its Debut Into the SiC MOSFET Market

The new 1,200 V SiC MOSFETs are the first product of Nexperia's recent partnership with Mitsubishi Electric.


News Dec 07, 2023 by Arjun Nijhawan
Renesas Champions the RISC-V Cause With Its Own 32-bit RISC-V CPU

Renesas Champions the RISC-V Cause With Its Own 32-bit RISC-V CPU

Renesas has announced one of the first independently developed 32-bit RISC-V CPUs.


News Dec 05, 2023 by Duane Benson
Rohm Stretches LiDAR Range With New High-Power Laser Diode

Rohm Stretches LiDAR Range With New High-Power Laser Diode

The 120-W infrared high-output laser diode can offer higher precision for distance measurement and spatial recognition in 3D ToF systems.


News Dec 04, 2023 by Jake Hertz
ST Demonstrates Smart-Grid Chipset and NB-IoT Module at Enlit Europe

ST Demonstrates Smart-Grid Chipset and NB-IoT Module at Enlit Europe

At the Enlit Europe energy forum in Paris, ST highlighted a Prime v1.4-certified chipset for smart metering and an NB-IoT module for mobile devices.


News Dec 01, 2023 by Arjun Nijhawan
Renesas’ 32-bit MCUs Bring Dedicated AFE to Industrial Sensor Systems

Renesas’ 32-bit MCUs Bring Dedicated AFE to Industrial Sensor Systems

The latest Renesas MCU includes 32-bit computation with high-performance analog functions.


News Nov 27, 2023 by Aaron Carman
Siglent Launches New Flagship Digital Storage Oscilloscope

Siglent Launches New Flagship Digital Storage Oscilloscope

The new SDS7000A oscilloscope line from Siglent brings two model, the SDS7404A and SDS7304A, as its top offerings, with 4 GHz and 3 GHz bandwidths.


News Nov 27, 2023 by Duane Benson
Low Power, High Flexibility: The Focal Points of ST’s New Wireless MCUs

Low Power, High Flexibility: The Focal Points of ST’s New Wireless MCUs

The new family supports a wide range of frequencies, modulation schemes, and deep sleep modes.


News Nov 22, 2023 by Jake Hertz
FPGA Advances Tackle Mounting Data Demands From E-Trading to AI Processing

FPGA Advances Tackle Mounting Data Demands From E-Trading to AI Processing

In this roundup, we discuss how AMD, Intel, and Lattice Semiconductor are pushing the boundaries of FPGAs with new offerings.


News Nov 06, 2023 by Jake Hertz
New GaN Power Supply IC Delivers Up to 85 Watts Without Heatsink

New GaN Power Supply IC Delivers Up to 85 Watts Without Heatsink

Power Integrations has unveiled the so-called "world’s highest-voltage, single-switch GaN switch-mode flyback power supply integrated circuit".


News Nov 02, 2023 by Duane Benson
Nvidia Targets Generative AI for Robotics with New Frameworks

Nvidia Targets Generative AI for Robotics with New Frameworks

At ROSCon 2023 this week, the release of the Metropolis and Isaac ROS 2.0 frameworks makes AI-powered robotics more practical and easier to develop.


News Oct 19, 2023 by Aaron Carman
Onsemi Unveils Image Sensors That Boost Battery Life by 40 Percent

Onsemi Unveils Image Sensors That Boost Battery Life by 40 Percent

Aimed at Smart Homes and Offices, this new image sensor family promises to blend high performance with ultra-low power draw while moving key functionality from the image processor on to the sensor.


News Oct 10, 2023 by Duane Benson
AMD Aims Its Adaptive SoCs at Space Systems, Motor Control, and DSP

AMD Aims Its Adaptive SoCs at Space Systems, Motor Control, and DSP

For designers needing pure performance and high efficiency, AMD’s latest adaptive SoCs provide computing power for new applications.


News Sep 21, 2023 by Aaron Carman
MOSFET Report: New Devices Lower Losses and Boost Power Density

MOSFET Report: New Devices Lower Losses and Boost Power Density

New power MOSFETs are aiding industrial power electronics with their high efficiency and power density.


News Sep 20, 2023 by Darshil Patel
ST Introduces Pair of Rugged Op-Amps for Automotive Landscapes

ST Introduces Pair of Rugged Op-Amps for Automotive Landscapes

STMicroelectronics’ latest op-amp can handle the heat while keeping its operating point static.


News Sep 12, 2023 by Aaron Carman
New Resistors, Capacitors, and Inductors Simplify the Nuances of Design

New Resistors, Capacitors, and Inductors Simplify the Nuances of Design

While passives are often overlooked components, innovations in resistors, capacitors, and inductors—like the ones in this roundup—can make a noticeable difference in the design process.


News Sep 05, 2023 by Darshil Patel