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Supercapacitors and batteries often work in unison as discrete components. Now, Xidas is augmenting their roles by…

Supercapacitors and batteries often work in unison as discrete components. Now, Xidas is augmenting their roles by integrating these devices together.

Renesas recently released 12 new MCUs for IoT and industrial use cases—the key focal point being its wakeup time, along…

Renesas recently released 12 new MCUs for IoT and industrial use cases—the key focal point being its wakeup time, along with high performance, low power, and enhanced security.

Sensor R&D has targeted all of the five human senses—including smell. Here are a few ways "electronic noses" have…

Sensor R&D has targeted all of the five human senses—including smell. Here are a few ways "electronic noses" have advanced even further in recent months.

u-blox’s newest technology integrates both GNSS and 5G onto the same package. We had the chance to sit down with Senior…

u-blox’s newest technology integrates both GNSS and 5G onto the same package. We had the chance to sit down with Senior Product Manager Samuele Falcomer to get the details.

A new crop of image sensors shows how device makers have been thinking out of the box with on-chip hardware "re-mosaic,"…

A new crop of image sensors shows how device makers have been thinking out of the box with on-chip hardware "re-mosaic," curved image sensors, and more.

In a collaboration with Edge Impulse, Nordic Semiconductor has announced that TinyML will now be an available feature of…

In a collaboration with Edge Impulse, Nordic Semiconductor has announced that TinyML will now be an available feature of select Bluetooth chips—an "industry first" as the press release says.

IoT designers are commonly plagued with the issue of long-term deployment. Energy-harvesting paradigms, including a new…

IoT designers are commonly plagued with the issue of long-term deployment. Energy-harvesting paradigms, including a new solar harvesting device from Maxim, may be a promising supplement to battery cells.

Current energy-harvesting designs have their limitations. e-peas and Sequans are coming up with what they call a…

Current energy-harvesting designs have their limitations. e-peas and Sequans are coming up with what they call a "non-stop, zero-maintenance" solution.

Innovations in smart technology call for innovations in sensor ICs. Here are a few that have stood out in the first few…

Innovations in smart technology call for innovations in sensor ICs. Here are a few that have stood out in the first few days of CES 2021.

Combining a new AC-DC controller and patented "Inde-Flux" transformer technology, Microchip and Würth Elektronik eiSos…

Combining a new AC-DC controller and patented "Inde-Flux" transformer technology, Microchip and Würth Elektronik eiSos aim to help designers create reliable bi-directional communication between the primary and secondary elements in isolated applications.

Many Hall-effect sensors specialize in one area of power monitoring—voltage, current, or power from either AC or DC…

Many Hall-effect sensors specialize in one area of power monitoring—voltage, current, or power from either AC or DC signals. Allegro says its new IC monitors all of these metrics in one chip.

Designing a transceiver and antenna is no small feat. A new module from ST is designed to help small companies to spend…

Designing a transceiver and antenna is no small feat. A new module from ST is designed to help small companies to spend less time on the hardware and more time on the Bluetooth LE, Zigbee, or Thread application itself.

The bipartisan IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act was officially signed into law earlier this month, mandating that any…

The bipartisan IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act was officially signed into law earlier this month, mandating that any IoT device purchased with government funds must meet minimum security standards.

In this electrical engineering edition of the 12 days of Christmas, we take a look at a few familiar highlights of the…

In this electrical engineering edition of the 12 days of Christmas, we take a look at a few familiar highlights of the season and zoom in on the technologies electrical engineers have contributed to make them possible.

With billions of IoT devices worldwide, designers are increasingly brushing up against electromagnetic interference.…

With billions of IoT devices worldwide, designers are increasingly brushing up against electromagnetic interference. What's the scope of this issue today?

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.

Thermoelectric coolers (TECs) are increasingly replacing traditional refrigeration technology. But despite all the…

Thermoelectric coolers (TECs) are increasingly replacing traditional refrigeration technology. But despite all the virtues of TECs, these devices are not without limitations.

Coming up on its 30th anniversary, Arm is now working on ways to create a battery-less future for the IoT.

Coming up on its 30th anniversary, Arm is now working on ways to create a battery-less future for the IoT.

The SIA and the Semiconductor Research Corporation have released a preview of an upcoming report that outlines the next…

The SIA and the Semiconductor Research Corporation have released a preview of an upcoming report that outlines the next decade’s chip research and funding priorities.