Apple's inclusion of a LiDAR-capable sensor in the iPhone 12 Pro opened doors for augmented reality applications. But using LiDAR with AR is not without its…
Apple's inclusion of a LiDAR-capable sensor in the iPhone 12 Pro opened doors for augmented reality applications. But using LiDAR with AR is not without its design challenges.
Depending on the project, designers have a number of options to either etch security at the silicon level or buy a…
Depending on the project, designers have a number of options to either etch security at the silicon level or buy a pre-fabricated and pre-programmed security IC.
In modernized factories, time efficiency is paramount. New designs from Maxim Integrated aim to streamline efficiency by…
In modernized factories, time efficiency is paramount. New designs from Maxim Integrated aim to streamline efficiency by using configurable digital and analog IO.
This week, NXP Semiconductors announced two strategic partnerships that help solidify its place in the ML industry. We…
This week, NXP Semiconductors announced two strategic partnerships that help solidify its place in the ML industry. We interviewed experts at NXP to get the inside scoop.
This summer, three major EDA companies have ramped up their software tools to better assist IC designers.
This summer, three major EDA companies have ramped up their software tools to better assist IC designers.
Researchers in Japan have turned to heterogeneous silicone to "bounce back" stretchable sensors that have been stretched…
Researchers in Japan have turned to heterogeneous silicone to "bounce back" stretchable sensors that have been stretched a touch too far.
Automated optical inspections can only be so thorough with QFLN packages. Pairing QFLN packages with side-wettable flanks…
Automated optical inspections can only be so thorough with QFLN packages. Pairing QFLN packages with side-wettable flanks facilitate the PCB assembly process.
NXP Semiconductors has announced the opening of its new high-volume RF GaN fab in Chandler, Arizona, representing the…
NXP Semiconductors has announced the opening of its new high-volume RF GaN fab in Chandler, Arizona, representing the United States’ most advanced fab dedicated to 5G RF power amplifiers.
New oscilloscopes with larger bandwidths, faster sampling rates, and quicker rise times prove that T&M doesn't have to…
New oscilloscopes with larger bandwidths, faster sampling rates, and quicker rise times prove that T&M doesn't have to slow down amidst the pandemic.
A new laser direct imaging technology may significantly increase the speed of solder mask production at a low cost.
A new laser direct imaging technology may significantly increase the speed of solder mask production at a low cost.
Rocket Lab’s recent in-flight failure was the result of an electrical system failure. This evokes the question, How can…
Rocket Lab’s recent in-flight failure was the result of an electrical system failure. This evokes the question, How can electrical failures be avoided?
ONE Tech's upgraded MicroAI Atom brings AI training and operation down to a single device.
ONE Tech's upgraded MicroAI Atom brings AI training and operation down to a single device.
Signal switching is vital in test systems, and there are many options to accomplish the task. Here's why reed relay-based…
Signal switching is vital in test systems, and there are many options to accomplish the task. Here's why reed relay-based switching systems may be your best bet.
These new devices are forging innovation in image sensor technology—speeding up industrial equipment, doubling up on…
These new devices are forging innovation in image sensor technology—speeding up industrial equipment, doubling up on pixels, and capturing both visible and invisible light.
An emerging field in electronics manufacturing may provide lightweight and cost-effective solutions to meet design…
An emerging field in electronics manufacturing may provide lightweight and cost-effective solutions to meet design constraints. But it's not without drawbacks.
COVID-19 hard hit the semiconductor industry. How long will it take for the business to recover?
COVID-19 hard hit the semiconductor industry. How long will it take for the business to recover?
Perhaps one of the most recognizable electrical engineers in the world, Grant Imahara, passed yesterday at the age of 49.
Perhaps one of the most recognizable electrical engineers in the world, Grant Imahara, passed yesterday at the age of 49.
Space radiation can wreak havoc on electronic devices. While there are many ways to prevent damage, MIT's newly-developed…
Space radiation can wreak havoc on electronic devices. While there are many ways to prevent damage, MIT's newly-developed manufacturing technique using rad-hard CMOS technology shows promise.
A silicon chip with no moving parts enables compact, efficient lidar implementations.
A silicon chip with no moving parts enables compact, efficient lidar implementations.
You may be familiar with current-sense amplifiers to mitigate drift. Now, Texas Instruments offers what they call the…
You may be familiar with current-sense amplifiers to mitigate drift. Now, Texas Instruments offers what they call the "industry’s first zero-drift Hall-effect current sensors."