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Can analog computation be a viable solution to the many challenges facing edge AI hardware? We spoke with Mike Henry, CEO…

Can analog computation be a viable solution to the many challenges facing edge AI hardware? We spoke with Mike Henry, CEO of Mythic, to see why they think it is.

IEC 62368-1 will be in effect on December 20, 2020. What are the key takeaways designers should know?

IEC 62368-1 will be in effect on December 20, 2020. What are the key takeaways designers should know?

Voltage-level translators are essential in devices like SD/micro SD card readers, wireless access points, and 5G…

Voltage-level translators are essential in devices like SD/micro SD card readers, wireless access points, and 5G femtocells. How exactly do these devices work?

Dendrites have long since plagued lithium-ion batteries with problems that not only shorten their lifespans, but in some…

Dendrites have long since plagued lithium-ion batteries with problems that not only shorten their lifespans, but in some situations can be outright dangerous. Here’s how recent research efforts have contributed to the fight against these microscopic adversaries.

In safety-critical applications, like in automotive designs, reliability is key. Here are a few ways IPDs can guard…

In safety-critical applications, like in automotive designs, reliability is key. Here are a few ways IPDs can guard against issues related to current, heat, and more.

New research has unveiled that it’s possible to switch states of magnetism between ON and OFF in a new class of…

New research has unveiled that it’s possible to switch states of magnetism between ON and OFF in a new class of easy-to-fabricate materials containing nitrogen.

While Ethernet switches were once solely associated with IT applications, today they are staples in industries from…

While Ethernet switches were once solely associated with IT applications, today they are staples in industries from military to rail communications.

Power manufacturers are increasingly drilling down on power density as a priority. Here are a few recent updates around…

Power manufacturers are increasingly drilling down on power density as a priority. Here are a few recent updates around the industry.

As we quickly reach the end of Moore’s Law, semiconductor giants ST, Cree, and Infineon are hot on the tails of…

As we quickly reach the end of Moore’s Law, semiconductor giants ST, Cree, and Infineon are hot on the tails of potential silicon alternatives that promise smaller, faster, and more reliable devices.

Qi-certified wireless charging devices are now commonplace in the consumer market. But how exactly does Qi achieve…

Qi-certified wireless charging devices are now commonplace in the consumer market. But how exactly does Qi achieve wireless power transfer at the circuit level?

Power supply design is always extremely important, but no application may have more stringent design requirements than…

Power supply design is always extremely important, but no application may have more stringent design requirements than medical devices.

As modulation scheme efficiency goes up, power amplifier efficiency goes down. Xilinx, TI, and Skyworks are bringing…

As modulation scheme efficiency goes up, power amplifier efficiency goes down. Xilinx, TI, and Skyworks are bringing their expertise to the table to reconcile the trade-off.

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.

After departing from Intel processors earlier this year, Apple made headlines this week with its first-ever proprietary…

After departing from Intel processors earlier this year, Apple made headlines this week with its first-ever proprietary SoC for the Mac.

The new GaN FET family, which includes an integrated gate driver, is said to double power density in onboard chargers and…

The new GaN FET family, which includes an integrated gate driver, is said to double power density in onboard chargers and industrial power supplies.

With data increasing 70% each year, designers are increasingly faced with power and speed bottlenecks. Researchers and…

With data increasing 70% each year, designers are increasingly faced with power and speed bottlenecks. Researchers and startups are looking to integrated photonics as the answer.

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.

Researchers at MIT have developed a new underwater communication technique, called underwater backscattering…

Researchers at MIT have developed a new underwater communication technique, called underwater backscattering localization, which they hope will need for batteries in underwater GPS.

Designing memory architectures for AI/ML devices may feel like an impassable compromise with storage volume, speed, and…

Designing memory architectures for AI/ML devices may feel like an impassable compromise with storage volume, speed, and processing. A new in-memory computing accelerator may be a useful solution.