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Low on Power, High on Integration: MKSemi Launches New UWB SoC

Low on Power, High on Integration: MKSemi Launches New UWB SoC

Ultra-wideband technology has sharply spiked in popularity since 2019. Now, MKSemi says its new UWB SoC is the smallest and most low power in the industry.


News Jan 05, 2022 by Jake Hertz
Following Dialog Acquisition, Renesas Goes After Celeno for Wi-Fi 6/6E Boost

Following Dialog Acquisition, Renesas Goes After Celeno for Wi-Fi 6/6E Boost

With its broad portfolio of Wi-Fi 6/6E chips and Doppler imaging technology, Israel-based Celeno seemed a clear choice for Renesas' next move in the wireless communication space.


News Dec 30, 2021 by Dr. Steve Arar
Rekindled Focus on Space Exploration Yields Advances in Rad-hard ICs

Rekindled Focus on Space Exploration Yields Advances in Rad-hard ICs

As the goals for space exploration become more ambitious, the requirements of space-grade ICs are stacking high.


News Dec 24, 2021 by Ikimi .O
A GaN Roundup: RF MMICs, Power ICs, and SOIC Drivers Keep the Ball Rolling

A GaN Roundup: RF MMICs, Power ICs, and SOIC Drivers Keep the Ball Rolling

The use of gallium nitride (GaN) picks up speed as this year draws to a close with new releases from Microchip, Navitas, and Teledyne e2v. Let's see how these new products are leveraging GaN technology.


News Dec 22, 2021 by Kristijan Nelkovski
From GPUs to DDR5 Modules: CES 2022 Kicks Off Innovation Awards With Honorees

From GPUs to DDR5 Modules: CES 2022 Kicks Off Innovation Awards With Honorees

With 2022's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) coming up soon, we’ll take a look at some notable technologies to be highlighted at next year's Innovation Awards.


News Dec 20, 2021 by Jake Hertz
5G Backhaul May Move Data From Base Stations to a Core Network

5G Backhaul May Move Data From Base Stations to a Core Network

The future of 5G NR means moving into mmWave frequencies. What opportunities and challenges await operators in designing backhaul network services?


News Dec 13, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons
With 3G’s Departure, We May See a Tidal Wave of Obsolete Hardware

With 3G’s Departure, We May See a Tidal Wave of Obsolete Hardware

The sunset of 3G is scheduled for the end of next year. What does this mean for the millions of devices that rely on this wireless technology?


News Dec 13, 2021 by Tyler Charboneau
An “Industry First” 5G NR Small Cell SoC Spurs Open RAN Technology Forward

An “Industry First” 5G NR Small Cell SoC Spurs Open RAN Technology Forward

Radio Access Networks (RAN) technology was limited and expensive; however, Open RAN (O-RAN) is hoping to create easier and more compatible 5G technology. Pushing 5G Open RAN forward is Picocom's 5G New Radio (NR) SoC.


News Dec 06, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Startup Arbe Hopes to Take Center-stage in ADAS with 4D Radar

Startup Arbe Hopes to Take Center-stage in ADAS with 4D Radar

Many startups are rising to the challenge to create advanced driver monitoring systems (ADAS) as the push for the next generation of vehicles revs up. Arbe is hoping to find its niche with its 4D radar technology.


News Dec 02, 2021 by Abdulwaliy Oyekunle
onsemi’s MCU Backs Up Power Efficiency “Industry Record” With EEMBC Benchmark

onsemi’s MCU Backs Up Power Efficiency “Industry Record” With EEMBC Benchmark

Record-breaking and "world's first" announcements happen every day. Hoping to back up its "record-breaking" power efficiency claim, onsemi's MCU, targeting IoT applications, goes through official benchmarking.


News Dec 01, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Qualcomm Ventures Beyond Mobile Processor Market in New Roadmap

Qualcomm Ventures Beyond Mobile Processor Market in New Roadmap

The new Snapdragon extension expands the mobile platform's capabilities to new markets from PCs to ADAS.


News Nov 30, 2021 by Biljana Ognenova
Researchers Hit Milestone in Fibre-based Quantum Communication Network

Researchers Hit Milestone in Fibre-based Quantum Communication Network

Leveraging integrated quantum photonics to solve secured quantum communication challenges, Nanjing University researchers exploit integrated single-photon detectors to enhance secure key rates in quantum communication.


News Nov 26, 2021 by Abdulwaliy Oyekunle
2021’s Top 5 Things for an EE to Be Thankful For

2021’s Top 5 Things for an EE to Be Thankful For

It’s the start of the holiday season and almost a new year. There’s always something to be thankful for, but here are the things we’re grateful for the most at AAC.


News Nov 24, 2021 by Kimber Wymore
Project SCISRS Cuts Into RF Security With Real-time RF Analysis and RF-PUFs

Project SCISRS Cuts Into RF Security With Real-time RF Analysis and RF-PUFs

Bad actors soliciting communications with sensitive radio devices can lead to data breaches. Building upon machine learning techniques, IARPA launches a new program called SCISRS for real-time RF signal analysis.


News Nov 24, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons
ST’s NFC Tag Type 2 ICs Boasts Energy Harvesting, Privacy, and Increased Protection

ST’s NFC Tag Type 2 ICs Boasts Energy Harvesting, Privacy, and Increased Protection

STMicroelectronics aims to guarantees privacy in common near-field communication (NFC) applications such as contactless transactions, healthcare records, seamless access to digital content with new NFC tag ICs.


News Nov 14, 2021 by Abdulwaliy Oyekunle
NIST Hopes to Blast Off With Latest Research and Projects on Space Sensors

NIST Hopes to Blast Off With Latest Research and Projects on Space Sensors

Electronic advancements are not limited to Earth applications. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) strives to leverage its sensor technology and research to push its sensors into space.


Wi-Fi CERTIFIED HaLow Makes Its Debut—and Graduates Its First Reference Design

Wi-Fi CERTIFIED HaLow Makes Its Debut—and Graduates Its First Reference Design

Wi-Fi HaLow is described as having the best combination of range, throughput, density, low-power operation, and deployment costs. Now, the certification program will bring this latest IEEE standard to market.


News Nov 05, 2021 by Jake Hertz
New Ag-tech Changes the Landscape of Smart Farming

New Ag-tech Changes the Landscape of Smart Farming

In 2021, a crop of technology has revolutionized three sectors of modern agriculture: precision farming, digital farming, and smart farming.


News Nov 03, 2021 by Tyler Charboneau
Purdue’s Magnetic-free Optical Isolator Aims to Push Photonic ICs Forward

Purdue’s Magnetic-free Optical Isolator Aims to Push Photonic ICs Forward

Photonic integrated circuits (PICs) have been finding new ways to improve technology, like quantum computing. Hoping to push PICs to new areas, Purdue has created a magnet-free isolator.


News Nov 02, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Cadence’s HiFi 1 DSP Leverages New LC3 Codec for Improved Audio Systems

Cadence’s HiFi 1 DSP Leverages New LC3 Codec for Improved Audio Systems

A new codec, LC3, included in Cadence's HiFi 1 DSP, is set to bring new features for designers to exploit in their Bluetooth Audio (LE Audio) profile applications, including Multi-Stream and Broadcast audio.


News Nov 01, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons