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Can You Power a Circuit With a UV Sensor?

Can You Power a Circuit With a UV Sensor?

During a recent visit to KMITL’s new KAISEM institute in Bangkok, Thailand, All About Circuits spoke with researchers exploring whether a UV sensor could do more than detect light: could it power part of a circuit, too?


News Jun 26, 2025 by Luke James
Design Wins: Smart Locks, High-Speed Cameras, and Switching Innovation

Design Wins: Smart Locks, High-Speed Cameras, and Switching Innovation

From secure smart locks to resilient RF switching, these design wins showcase how collaboration and component innovation are advancing connected devices across industries.


News Jun 23, 2025 by Luke James
NXP Reveals NFC Tags to Meet EU’s Upcoming Digital Passport Requirements

NXP Reveals NFC Tags to Meet EU’s Upcoming Digital Passport Requirements

The NFC tag can provide secure memory, advanced connectivity, and robust authentication—all while meeting the EU's digital passport rules.


News Jun 12, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
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
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
Startup Innatera Claims World’s First Mass-Market Neuromorphic Edge MCU

Startup Innatera Claims World’s First Mass-Market Neuromorphic Edge MCU

The new processor reportedly offers 100x lower latency and 500x lower energy consumption than conventional AI processors.


News May 27, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Polyn Tapes Out First Neuromorphic Analog Signal Processing Chip

Polyn Tapes Out First Neuromorphic Analog Signal Processing Chip

Polyn's NASP chip is an analog neuromorphic processor that enables ultra-low-power, real-time signal processing directly at the sensor.


News May 22, 2025 by Luke James
Silicon Labs Debuts Its First 22 nm SoC Aimed at Smart Lighting and More

Silicon Labs Debuts Its First 22 nm SoC Aimed at Smart Lighting and More

Announced today, the SoC taps a new technology node, enabling it to integrate larger memory blocks and execute at higher frequencies without compromising power efficiency.


News May 21, 2025 by Jake Hertz
ST’s AI Sensor First to Track Both Everyday Motion and Extreme Impact

ST’s AI Sensor First to Track Both Everyday Motion and Extreme Impact

The compact AI-enabled sensor captures both routine movement and high-g impacts, enabling smarter wearables and IoT devices.


News May 19, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Infineon Marries Advanced Sensing and System Control in New MCU

Infineon Marries Advanced Sensing and System Control in New MCU

The 32-bit microcontroller blends analog and digital features to bring sensing features to system control and human-machine interface (HMI) applications.


News May 16, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Design Wins: Wireless Innovation Across Hearing Aids, Logistics, and ADAS

Design Wins: Wireless Innovation Across Hearing Aids, Logistics, and ADAS

Three recent design wins exemplify how wireless and edge AI technologies are advancing real-world applications.


News May 12, 2025 by Luke James
NI Connect 2025: Emerson Announces Big Hardware, Software Upgrades to T&M

NI Connect 2025: Emerson Announces Big Hardware, Software Upgrades to T&M

The annual NI Connect 2025 conference showcases developments in data acquisition, AI-enhanced LabVIEW, and a software-defined RF platform.


News Apr 29, 2025 by Duane Benson
Renesas Rolls Out MCUs for Low-Power Designs in Tough Conditions

Renesas Rolls Out MCUs for Low-Power Designs in Tough Conditions

Renesas claims the RA0E2 MCUs feature top-tier energy efficiency, thermal reliability, and software compatibility for embedded designs under tight constraints.


News Apr 28, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
NXP Brings Popular Automotive Keyless Entry to Smart Home Doors

NXP Brings Popular Automotive Keyless Entry to Smart Home Doors

The new wireless platform leverages ultra-wideband technology to deliver secure automated access control to your front door.


News Apr 22, 2025 by Duane Benson
ST Releases MPUs Geared to Up Performance in Rugged Designs

ST Releases MPUs Geared to Up Performance in Rugged Designs

The latest variants pack processing resources and on-chip features to deliver sensing, processing, and data-handling roles throughout smart factories, cities, and homes.


News Apr 11, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Semiconductor Companies Make Strategic Acquisitions to Bolster Portfolios

Semiconductor Companies Make Strategic Acquisitions to Bolster Portfolios

Siemens, Nokia, Infineon, Onsemi, and Black Semiconductor are making targeted acquisitions to expand their capabilities in manufacturing, connectivity, and advanced materials.


News Apr 10, 2025 by Luke James
STMicroelectronics Announces Serial EEPROM With Unique ID

STMicroelectronics Announces Serial EEPROM With Unique ID

The new memory delivers identification and traceability unique with a 128-bit read-only ID, including EEPROM capacities from 32 Kb to 2 Mb.


News Apr 09, 2025 by Duane Benson
Pragmatic Semi’s New NFC Chip Embeds Intelligence Into Everyday Items

Pragmatic Semi’s New NFC Chip Embeds Intelligence Into Everyday Items

With its flexible, ultra-thin architecture, the chip can fit into curved or compressible surfaces, making it especially useful in healthcare and apparel.


News Apr 07, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Melexis Introduces Low-Field Current Sensors for Smart Power Designs

Melexis Introduces Low-Field Current Sensors for Smart Power Designs

The new MLX91218-LF sensor fits into applications below 200 A for home and light industrial smart energy monitoring.


News Apr 03, 2025 by Duane Benson
Partnerships Abound to Assist Engineers Working With 5G and 6G

Partnerships Abound to Assist Engineers Working With 5G and 6G

These collaborations are shaping the future of wireless networks, from RF power consumption to AI-driven data compression.


News Mar 27, 2025 by Luke James