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A New Global Standard for at-a-Distance RF Wireless Charging is Here

A New Global Standard for at-a-Distance RF Wireless Charging is Here

AirFuel RF gives wirelessly powered devices a method of supplying power without creating restrictions on placement.


News Jan 10, 2023 by Aaron Carman
The Sun Has Officially Set on 3G: A Look Back at Its Origin and Impact

The Sun Has Officially Set on 3G: A Look Back at Its Origin and Impact

On Dec. 31, 2022, Verizon was the last major U.S. carrier to disconnect customers still using 3G. Here's a look back on the network that offset the mobile revolution.


News Jan 09, 2023 by Lianne Frith
On SpaceX Rocket, Caltech Prototype Tests Way to Beam Solar Power to Earth

On SpaceX Rocket, Caltech Prototype Tests Way to Beam Solar Power to Earth

On SpaceX's recent launch, Caltech sent its Space Solar Power Demonstrator (SSPD) into orbit to harvest solar power in space and transmit it to Earth.


News Jan 06, 2023 by Darshil Patel
From RISC-V to 3D NAND Technology—Looking Back at the Trends of 2022

From RISC-V to 3D NAND Technology—Looking Back at the Trends of 2022

Catch up on some of the technology and industry trends we’ve noticed from 2022.


News Dec 31, 2022 by Kimber Wymore
Editor’s Choice: Wrapping Up 2022 With Our Top 10 Technical Articles

Editor’s Choice: Wrapping Up 2022 With Our Top 10 Technical Articles

As 2022 comes to an end, we wanted to share All About Circuits’ most memorable technical articles of the year.


News Dec 30, 2022 by Kimber Wymore
Editor’s Choice: Round Out 2022 With Our Top 10 News Articles

Editor’s Choice: Round Out 2022 With Our Top 10 News Articles

Take a journey back in time to remember some of the tech and events from the world of electronics in 2022.


News Dec 27, 2022 by Kimber Wymore
To Measure Earth’s Water, NASA Satellite Relies on a Ka-band Radar Interferometer

To Measure Earth’s Water, NASA Satellite Relies on a Ka-band Radar Interferometer

Using radar technology onboard a satellite, NASA’s latest launch is mapping the planet’s water supply and helping combat climate change.


News Dec 26, 2022 by Aaron Carman
NIST’s Wi-Fi System Pinpoints People Struggling to Breathe

NIST’s Wi-Fi System Pinpoints People Struggling to Breathe

NIST researchers recently developed the BreatheSmart algorithm, which detects abnormal respiration without using any new hardware.


News Dec 22, 2022 by Aaron Carman
Leading the Charge to Matter Adoption, NXP Adds More Compliant MCUs

Leading the Charge to Matter Adoption, NXP Adds More Compliant MCUs

NXP has been one of the leading proponents of the Matter protocol. Now, the company has added two Matter-compliant wireless MCUs to its portfolio.


News Dec 17, 2022 by Jake Hertz
Wi-Fi 7 en Route: Qualcomm Unveils Wi-Fi 7 Immersive Home Platforms

Wi-Fi 7 en Route: Qualcomm Unveils Wi-Fi 7 Immersive Home Platforms

The new platform will use Qualcomm’s multi-link mesh technology to lower latency and increase throughput.


News Dec 14, 2022 by Jake Hertz
On-skin Telehaptic Device Allows Users to Transmit Touch Remotely

On-skin Telehaptic Device Allows Users to Transmit Touch Remotely

Attached to a user's fingertip, this new "telehaptic" prototype allows people to transmit touch remotely and in real time.


News Dec 13, 2022 by Jake Hertz
Qualcomm Goes the Distance With New Macro 5G RAN Platform

Qualcomm Goes the Distance With New Macro 5G RAN Platform

Qualcomm’s new 5G platform combines high-performance antennas with efficient small-cell designs to improve the range and cost of mmWave infrastructure.


News Dec 09, 2022 by Aaron Carman
Lexi Claims to be the World’s First and Only Universal IoT Platform

Lexi Claims to be the World’s First and Only Universal IoT Platform

The Lexi platform creates interoperability among third-party devices and Lexi white-labeled connected devices for smart homes and buildings.


News Dec 07, 2022 by Jake Hertz
New Network Protocol Zenoh Slashes the Energy Required to Send Data

New Network Protocol Zenoh Slashes the Energy Required to Send Data

Identifying a major flaw in communication technology, ZettaScale has created Zenoh, a flexible protocol built with a focus on data and efficiency.


News Nov 29, 2022 by Aaron Carman
At Electronica, Renesas Reveals Wi-Fi Roadmap, Car Radar Tech, and More

At Electronica, Renesas Reveals Wi-Fi Roadmap, Car Radar Tech, and More

The company used Electronica 2022 to lay out its near-term Wi-Fi roadmap, and unveil both an automotive radar transceiver and an NB-IoT solution.


News Nov 22, 2022 by Jake Hertz
Qualcomm Sets to Redefine Smartphones With Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

Qualcomm Sets to Redefine Smartphones With Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 platform hopes to enable unprecedented performance in flagship smartphones, leveraging technology called "Snapdragon Smart" and "Snapdragon Sight."


News Nov 18, 2022 by Jake Hertz
Microchip Zeros in on Precision Timing Protocol With Gigabit Ethernet Transceivers

Microchip Zeros in on Precision Timing Protocol With Gigabit Ethernet Transceivers

The latest Ethernet transceivers from Microchip leverage IEEE 1588v2 standards for precision timing protocols.


News Nov 14, 2022 by Jake Hertz
“Wi-Peep” Uses Wi-Fi-enabled Drone to Spy Through Walls

“Wi-Peep” Uses Wi-Fi-enabled Drone to Spy Through Walls

Leveraging a loophole in Wi-Fi, University of Waterloo researchers built a drone that determines the position of connected devices within seconds.


News Nov 07, 2022 by Aaron Carman
Qualcomm and Vodafone Team for Next-gen 5G O-RAN Effort

Qualcomm and Vodafone Team for Next-gen 5G O-RAN Effort

The two companies will continue to collaborate on efforts to expand 5G Open Radio Access Network (RAN) across Europe.


News Nov 04, 2022 by Chantelle Dubois
EV Component Roundup: New Chips Yield Quieter, More Efficient ADAS

EV Component Roundup: New Chips Yield Quieter, More Efficient ADAS

EV makers are developing more comfortable and higher-performance vehicles one chip at a time. Here, we'll highlight a new MEMS sensor, SiC-based power module, and radar transceiver.


News Oct 31, 2022 by Abdulwaliy Oyekunle