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The discovery of a new phase of graphene—and subsequent topological circulators—could shift the way information is…

The discovery of a new phase of graphene—and subsequent topological circulators—could shift the way information is routed and processed on a chip.

Researchers and companies alike are investing time into quantum networks/internet. However, what is this technology, how…

Researchers and companies alike are investing time into quantum networks/internet. However, what is this technology, how is it secured with quantum key distribution, and what are TB Group and Toshiba creating?

The demand for better connectivity has prompted the shift to 112G PAM4, though there are many challenges like signal…

The demand for better connectivity has prompted the shift to 112G PAM4, though there are many challenges like signal integrity. Taking on these challenges, Microchip unveils its latest solution.

Hoping to take the "edge" off of data center workloads comes two new additions to Semtech's Tri-Edge family. What are…

Hoping to take the "edge" off of data center workloads comes two new additions to Semtech's Tri-Edge family. What are they and how do they help data centers keep up through data center interconnects?

Space data transfer has come a long way since those early calls to Houston. Here's a forward-looking glance at space…

Space data transfer has come a long way since those early calls to Houston. Here's a forward-looking glance at space communication technology.

The G3-PLC hybrid standard ensures interoperability and is key to STMicroelectronics delivering competitive market…

The G3-PLC hybrid standard ensures interoperability and is key to STMicroelectronics delivering competitive market solutions for power line communications.

At just the width of a human hair, a new type of cable from MIT and Raytheon is said to be ten times faster than USB.

At just the width of a human hair, a new type of cable from MIT and Raytheon is said to be ten times faster than USB.

Wi-SUN FAN may be a worthwhile alternative to LoRaWAN and NB-IoT. Now, ROHM has developed a Wi-SUN FAN module with the…

Wi-SUN FAN may be a worthwhile alternative to LoRaWAN and NB-IoT. Now, ROHM has developed a Wi-SUN FAN module with the promise of increased reliability and security in LPWA mesh networks.

While CAN FD has been around since 2011, this protocol is still, in many cases, the preferable option to Classical CAN…

While CAN FD has been around since 2011, this protocol is still, in many cases, the preferable option to Classical CAN for many designers. Here's why.

Road vehicles are responsible for more than 17% of global CO2 emissions. Two types of automotive Ethernet designs may…

Road vehicles are responsible for more than 17% of global CO2 emissions. Two types of automotive Ethernet designs may trim that percentage down.

A new connectivity protocol shows promise for IoT designs, rivaling LoRaWAN and NB-IoT.

A new connectivity protocol shows promise for IoT designs, rivaling LoRaWAN and NB-IoT.

Researchers from ETH Zürich have successfully combined photonic and electronic elements onto the same chip for the first…

Researchers from ETH Zürich have successfully combined photonic and electronic elements onto the same chip for the first time. The implications? A brighter future for optical communication networks.

Researchers have developed a new way to build power efficient and programmable integrated switching units on a silicon…

Researchers have developed a new way to build power efficient and programmable integrated switching units on a silicon photonics chip.

A Google subsidiary, Loon, is sending solar-powered balloons twelve miles into the stratosphere to beam LTE down to…

A Google subsidiary, Loon, is sending solar-powered balloons twelve miles into the stratosphere to beam LTE down to sparsely-populated or disaster-struck regions.

Suppliers are producing more multi-protocol chips to meet the power and connectivity demands of IoT. Can we expect to see…

Suppliers are producing more multi-protocol chips to meet the power and connectivity demands of IoT. Can we expect to see more tech like NXP's multiprotocol mesh networking MCUs in the future?

A smart guitar. A vibrating wearable metronome. An LED wristband that reacts to your concert experience. It's all part of…

A smart guitar. A vibrating wearable metronome. An LED wristband that reacts to your concert experience. It's all part of a growing movement known as the Internet of Musical Things.

This article briefly reviews some important principles of power-supply design before discussing the features of the nRF5340.

This article briefly reviews some important principles of power-supply design before discussing the features of the nRF5340.

The ST8500 PLC chipset allows smart meters to communicate wirelessly through existing power cables or RF waves.

The ST8500 PLC chipset allows smart meters to communicate wirelessly through existing power cables or RF waves.

Going firmly against the grain, the new system will rely on Wi-Fi, and not 5G.

Going firmly against the grain, the new system will rely on Wi-Fi, and not 5G.