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The D-Band May Be the Path Forward for 6G Research

For now, 5G is on the main stage. But behind the curtains, 6G might not be as far away as we think.

May 23, 2020 by Nicholas St. John

Engineers Create the First Double-Sided 10-Layer PCB Using 3D Printing

A new project indicates the value of 3D printing in PCB design: fast prototyping.

May 22, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

A Promising Remedy for a Major Flaw in 3D Printing

Developments in 3D printing are coming thick and fast. In a relatively short amount of time, we have gone from clunky machinery capable of only printing very basic components to printers that can be used in the home by hobbyists to print anything from toys to prosthetic limbs.

May 22, 2020 by Luke James

TSMC Responds to Pressure for US-Based Fab, Announces Plans for $12 Billion Chip Factory in Arizona

Responding to the US government's request for more US chip factories earlier this week, TSMC has announced plans to cash out $12 billion for a fab house in Arizona.

May 15, 2020 by Hannah DeTavis

How Europe and the US Take Different Stances on PCB Material Regulation

Why is the European Union so much stricter about what goes into a PCB?

May 14, 2020 by Vanessa Samuel

With an Eye on Computing SoCs, Synopsys Combines IP Portfolio With TSMC’s 5nm Processes

Will the collaboration lower integration risks for designers?

May 13, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

New Survey Data Reveals a Generational Shift in Distributor Preference

In recent surveys, young engineers ranked Amazon as their first choice for purchasing electrical components. We set out to investigate why.

May 08, 2020 by Ingrid Fadelli

Altium’s New Collaborative Platform Said to Slash the Lofty Price Tag on Design Miscommunication

There's a high price to pay when electrical engineers and mechanical engineers miscommunicate. Altium's new collaborative platform, Altium 365, may help.

May 07, 2020 by Robin Mitchell

Printed Circuit Boards Receive an AI Boost Through Fraunhofer’s Modular Platform

The AI platform from the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Information Technology (FIT) is comprised of modules for artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning.

May 06, 2020 by Luke James

Can a Vertically-Mounted Component Carrier Replace Flexible PCBs?

This week, HARTING announced their latest product innovation that they say redefines the word "carrier."

May 01, 2020 by Robin Mitchell

What Does the War Against E-Waste Look Like?

Machines that shake out ICs. Biocomposite electronic materials. Advanced recycling processes. It's all part of a growing movement in the engineering community to mitigate e-waste.

April 30, 2020 by Lisa Boneta

Before We Welcome Open-Source Ventilators With Open Arms, We Need to Talk About IP

Medical device manufacturers have been historically secretive about their designs. Now, they've flung the doors open on ventilator specs. Could this lead to sticky IP problems down the line?

April 29, 2020 by Vanessa Samuel

Powered by Human Sweat, A New Electronic Skin Can Send Biometrics via Bluetooth

In the past, a major obstacle to e-skin technology was its power source. Now, a team at Caltech says they've found the solution: human sweat.

April 27, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

“Honey, I Shrunk the NASA Payload”: A Call for Engineers to Help Send Mini Rovers to the Moon

NASA is headed to the moon again, and this time, they're reaching out to the public engineering community for help.

April 13, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

Photonic Breakthrough: A New Light-Emitting Silicon Eliminates Heat in PCB Design

Can you imagine a world in which heat wasn't an issue when designing with silicon data chips?

April 10, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

The Longer the PCB Trace, the Greater the Signal Distortion. Redrivers Can Help

Laptop or desktop PC designers know the woes of USB signal loss down a 12-inch PCB trace. The good news is there's a device purpose-built to strengthen signals the whole way across.

April 10, 2020 by Steve Arar

The Ethics of E-Waste: Are Engineers Culpable for the 50 Million Tons of Electronic Waste?

What's an engineer's responsibility in mitigating the effects of e-waste? Researchers take this question to EE classrooms.

April 09, 2020 by Lisa Boneta

Jellyfish Inspire Researchers to Create a Self-Healing, Electronic Gel for Circuits

How might this new membrane improve touchscreen designs and transparent PCBs?

April 06, 2020 by Tyler Charboneau

How Do You Reduce EMI in DC-DC Power Management?

Selecting the right switching DC-DC step-down regulator while minimizing EMI can feel like a balancing act. Here's an idea of how to do it with ADI's new integrated regulator.

April 03, 2020 by John Koon

7 Collaborative PCB Software Programs for Designers Working Remotely

Social distancing doesn't mean your productivity must come to a halt.

April 01, 2020 by Kayla Matthews