A panel of industry experts takes a sneak peek at system-level design challenges in EVs and outlines viable solutions. The post EV system design from components to modules to software appeared first on EDN.
Following up on the cardiac abnormality thankfully detected by wearable devices, this engineer details the system he donned for a month. The post Cardiac monitors: Inconspicuous, robust data collectors appeared first on EDN.
I’m feeling more than a little existential at the moment. Unfortunately, I don’t think there’s a cream for that. I was going to say, “Don’t worry, it’s not catching.” However, the more I think about what I’m about to tell you, the more I fear we might discover that it...
Rohde & Schwarz’s CMX500 radio communication tester can now cover all non-terrestrial network (NTN) technologies, the company highlights. It also features a Constellation Insight Tool to create a digital twin ... The post CMX500 radio communication tester covers all NTN technologies appeared first on Electronics Weekly.
Smart spectacles with a twist: the addition of audio, using speakers to send amplified sound into the wearer's ear. The open ear hearing aids are built into the frames themselves, avoiding the need for ear buds. The post Gadget Watch: Smart spectacles build hearing aids into the frames appeared first...
Rohde & Schwarz and Realtek Semiconductors have successfully validated the industry’s first test solution for the upcoming Bluetooth® LE High Data Throughput (HDT) feature. The companies will jointly showcase the setup based on the CMP180 radio communication tester from Rohde & Schwarz, characterizing Realtek’s next generation Bluetooth® solution RTL8922D and...
TOKYO, Mar 5, 2026 – (JCN Newswire) – TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIES Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Koichiro Tanaka), a company engaged in the industrial precious metals business of TANAKA, today announced the successful development of “HPM-L111”, the world’s first metal*1 palladium (Pd) hydrogen permeable membrane capable of...
23 years ago, fostering good relations with China looked like a good idea, ‘A new initiative intended to foster Anglo-Chinese business joint ventures was recently launched in the UK,’ reported ... The post Cosying Up To China appeared first on Electronics Weekly.
Embedded Systems take center stage in this week’s podcast! My guest is Rolf Segger from SEGGER! Rolf and I dive deep into their extensive embedded solutions portfolio. We also explore the fascinating concept of emApps, which represents an intriguing vision for embedded system design and is poised to shape the...
The Chief Engineer from a company Dunn contracted for dishonestly presents fake power supply test results as if they were real. The post Risk assessment in the workplace appeared first on EDN.
UK government agencies are announcing their intention to work together to support in-space manufacturing of pharmaceuticals. This is in terms of regulatory clarity and official support. It sees potential in ... The post Regulatory clarity promised for space manufacturing of pharmaceuticals appeared first on Electronics Weekly.
LLC, positioned between external memory and internal subsystems, stores frequently accessed data close to compute resources. The post Last-level cache has become a critical SoC design element appeared first on EDN.
NTT DOCOMO has developed a new system powered by FEEL TECH haptic technology that allows fans to experience physical sensations transmitted from artists, creating a stronger sense of closeness with ... The post Here come the Feelies appeared first on Electronics Weekly.
Imec and Atlas Data Storage, a specialist in production-scale DNA data storage, have joined forces to to accelerate the development of digital data storage using synthetic DNA. The collaboration combines ... The post Imec accelerates DNA data storage appeared first on Electronics Weekly.
SENTRON Electronic Circuit Protection Device (ECPD) will soon be available with integrated Residual Current Monitoring function A three-phase ECPD version for high-voltage (400V) applications is on the roadmap for upcoming releases First circular SIRIUS 3RW5 -Z R11 refurbished soft starter with identical product features but typically up to 50 percent...
STMicro launches STM32C5 MCUs—triple performance, enhanced security, all for under $1. The post STMicro MCUs Aim to Redefine Entry-Level Performance For Less than $1 appeared first on EE Times.
Rivian designed its own autonomy SoC. Why?
With 25-µs/point measurement speed, Copper Mountain’s three SC series VNAs enable efficient R&D and manufacturing testing. The post VNAs perform production test up to 9 GHz appeared first on EDN.
Announced today, the free cloud-based toolset replaces spreadsheets with graphical signal path design for automated test engineers.
Apple's U.S.-based chips actually rely on Taiwan for final assembly. The post Apple’s First Made-in-U.S. Chips Fall Short of Claim appeared first on EE Times.
Shurter is releasing its MSM II Switch with an 8-pin M12 connector and RGB status indication. The metal switch is a robust and installation-friendly component for industrial applications, writes the ... The post Shurter MSM II Switch features M12 connection appeared first on Electronics Weekly.
Baluns enable impedance matching, minimize signal distortion, and suppress common-mode noise in RF and high-frequency designs. The post Balun transformers: Linking balanced to unbalanced appeared first on EDN.
This Week in Chips: Key developments across the semiconductor and adjacent universes.
At Space-Comms Expo, Filtronic was highlighting the latest version of its Cerus V solid state power amplifier (SSPA) for long range V-Band comms. This is for high-frequency links across land, ... The post Filtronic packs Cerus SSPA for gateway links to LEO appeared first on Electronics Weekly.
The University of Sheffield is leading a £12.5 million national research centre to strengthen the UK’s ability to design electronic systems and support the UK Semiconductor Strategy. The Centre for ... The post Sheffield University to lead UK electronics design R&D push appeared first on Electronics Weekly.
Democrats currently lead voting intentions for the midterms by 7 percentage points, with 47% of those surveyed saying they would vote for a Democratic candidate if the election took place ... The post Dems Ahead In Mid-Terms appeared first on Electronics Weekly.
A closer look at the PRC's Advanced Semis Packaging Industry
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The University of Sheffield is leading a new £12.5m national research center to strengthen the UK’s ability to design the next generation of advanced electronic systems and support the ambitions of the UK Semiconductor Strategy...
Two devices have joined iDEAL Semiconductor’s SuperQ 200-V MOSFET portfolio, offering very low RDS(on) in standard power packages. The post 200-V MOSFETs cut conduction losses appeared first on EDN.
Multiple companies, including GUC, Marvell, and Samsung, are prepping their own custom memory solutions for demanding applications. The post Beyond Bandwidth: The Industry is Striving for Custom Memory (Part 2) appeared first on EE Times.
NewPower Worldwide boosts credit facility to $500M, empowering faster, larger supply deals. The post NewPower Worldwide Expands Credit Facility to $500 Million appeared first on EE Times.
A roundup of all the latest electronics news from Embedded World in Nuremberg. The post Embedded World 2026: Get the full Electronics Weekly Guide appeared first on Electronics Weekly.
Mechanical analogies to electronics are common. We might refer to this one as akin to a battery with an internal short circuit? The post A long-ago blow leads to water overflow: Who could know? appeared first on EDN.
I don’t like change. I know I’m starting to sound like an old codger, but that’s OK because I am an old codger (I know the secret handshake and I have the ceremonial undergarments T-Shirt to prove it). For example, I remember going to the Design Automation Conference (DAC) year...
Taiwan is both a manufacturing center and a global platform for innovation in next-generation embedded systems. The post Taiwan Extends Its Reach from Advanced Chips to Embedded Systems appeared first on EE Times.
Optical MEMS microphones deliver studio-quality audio in ultra-small form. The post Beyond the Backplate: Optical MEMS Microphones Unlock High-fidelity Audio appeared first on EE Times.
To complete this project, we add backlight control and temperature-sensing functionality to the clock we built in the previous installments.
A DIY PCB fixture using split-Kelvin technique enables accurate, repeatable LCR measurements for low-impedance SMD components. The post Custom DIY LCR SMD fixture for low-Z components appeared first on EDN.
Seoul, South Korea and Austin, TX — March 10, 2026 — BANF, a Korean intelligent tire system company, and Silicon Labs, the leading innovator in low-power wireless, today announced a breakthrough in tire monitoring technology. By integrating Silicon Labs’ ultra-low-power Bluetooth® LE SoC, the BG22, into its in-tire sensor platform, BANF...
OCS is not a near term danger to Arista but can pose a structural threat to Arista’s “blue-box” networking moat in the long run.
NUBURU Inc of Centennial, CO, USA (a dual-use defense & security platform company focused on non-kinetic effects, directed-energy technologies, and software-orchestrated defense systems) says that its subsidiary Lyocon S.r.l. (an Italian laser-technology company specializing in the design, manufacturing and integration of high-power blue laser systems for industrial applications) has completed...
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Lumentum Holdings Inc of San Jose, CA (which designs and makes photonics products for optical networks and lasers for industrial and consumer markets) has been selected to join the S&P 500 index. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, Lumentum will be added to the benchmark index before the market opens...
Fabless photonic integrated circuit (PIC) design, prototyping, testing and packaging house VLC Photonics S.L. of Valencia, Spain (which has experience with various material platforms including silicon photonics, indium phosphide, silicon nitride, PLC and polymer) has announced a strategic collaboration in North America with Hitachi High-Tech America Inc (HTA), which sells...
Innovation rarely happens in isolation. Usually, the systems that engineers design are shaped by global teams whose members’ knowledge and ideas move across borders as easily as data.That is especially true in my field of robotics and automation—where hardware, software, and human workflows function together. Progress depends not only on...
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Capacitive displacement sensor’s touch-free nature makes it ideal for fragile surfaces and high-speed machinery. The post From gap to signal: Non-contact capacitive displacement sensors appeared first on EDN.
Surrey Satellite Technology (SSTL) is joining Lazuli, an initiative of the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Observatory System, which aims to deliver a privately funded telescope into deep space. Working as ... The post SSTL joins plan for Lazuli private space telescope larger than Nasa’s Hubble appeared first on Electronics Weekly....
Honda has cancelled three US EV model launches – the Honda 0 Saloon, Honda 0 SUV and Acura RSX – and said it expected expenses and losses totalling $15.7 billion, ... The post Honda cancels three new EV model launches and takes $15.7bn hit appeared first on Electronics Weekly.
United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is requesting input from interested parties on the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) Riyadh Design Law Treaty (RDLT), adopted by WIPO member states ... The post USPTO seeks input on WIPO Riyadh Design Law Treaty (RDLT) appeared first on Electronics Weekly.
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I am putting it about that the NBT in computing is not quantum but biocomputing -.computers made using human brain cells or rather artificial brain cells grown in laboratories, Ed ... The post Ed’s Brainy Scam appeared first on Electronics Weekly.
This article explores the operation of the simplest digital phase detector: the exclusive-OR (XOR) gate.
A Commitment to the Next Generation The event opened with a comprehensive series of Professional Development Courses, followed by the inaugural Student-Industry “Classroom to Career” session. This interactive session featured insightful career‑focused presentations from iMAPS President Dan Krueger and Director Scott Hayes, Arizona State University student Pallavi Jithendrriyan, and industry...
I knew nothing about Ghidra, but learning it's about reverse-engineering (disassemblers and decompilers) made me think I could include this one in the virtual Gadget Master library. It's The Ghidra Book, The Definitive Guide. The post Gadget Book: The Ghidra Book for reverse engineering appeared first on Electronics Weekly.
Agnitron Technology Inc of Chanhassen, MN, USA says that its Agilis 100 MOCVD system has been selected by the Institute for Materials Chemistry (IMC) at the Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research (IFW) Dresden, Germany, for its MOCVD and ALD Competence Centre...
A case study on adapting memory compilers and logic libraries for power-critical optical networking chips. The post Customizing Foundation IP For Ultra-Low-Voltage Designs appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering.
At 3nm and below, clock networks have quietly become the dominant limiter of SoC power, performance, and yield. Yet most advanced-node designs still rely on abstraction-based signoff methodologies developed when voltage headroom was generous and interconnect effects were secondary. That assumption no longer holds As supply… Read More The post...
Pain, such as back pain, headaches and joint pain, are the most common medical symptoms in Germany, the UK, US, Mexico, India and China according to a survey conducted by ... The post Commonest Medical Symptoms appeared first on Electronics Weekly.
Farnell has signed a new distribution agreement with Hongfa, a leading manufacturer of relays and electromechanical components. The agreement comes as demand for high-performance, reliable relay solutions continues to grow ... The post Farnell signs Hongfa appeared first on Electronics Weekly.
A precision op-amp replaces thermal drift issues in RTD circuits, enabling accurate temperature readings across wide ranges. The post Newer, shinier DMM RTDs—part 2 appeared first on EDN.
The European Space Agency has signed Tyvak International to further develop Farinella. This is a 6U CubeSat that will support ESA’s RAMSES planetary defence mission to the near-Earth asteroid Apophis. ... The post Tyvak to develop Farinella CubeSat for RAMSES asteroid mission appeared first on Electronics Weekly.
Ensure you receive the latest and greatest Gadget Master posts, hot and fresh, straight into your inbox! The post Get the Gadget Master newsletter! appeared first on Electronics Weekly.
Specialty semiconductor and performance materials producer 5N Plus Inc (5N+) of Montréal, Québec, Canada has announced upcoming changes to its board of directors. Michael Hanley will be proposed for election as a new independent director at the annual meeting of shareholders on 7 May. Jean-Marie Bourassa, a board member since...
A new technical paper, “Oxide induced degradation in MoS2 field-effect transistors,” was published by researchers at imec and ETH Zurich. Abstract excerpt “Transition Metal Dichalcogenides (TMDC) are promising candidates for future scaled transistor channels but their performance is often degraded by imperfections such as the interface with amorphous gate oxides....
Imec has launched a consortium with 26 European university groups that will work on the technology roadmap beyond CMOS scaling (CMOS 2.0). This initiative will focus on design automation and ... The post Imec launches university consortium appeared first on Electronics Weekly.
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An archaic DieHard device has seemingly died hard; is hacking it to resurrect a portion of its original function a worthwhile endeavor? The post A battery charger that loudly hums: Dump it or just make it dumb? appeared first on EDN.
A new technical paper, “Revealing and Engineering Contact-Origin Noise in Ultrathin Tellurium Transistors,” was published by researchers at Pohang University of Science and Technology. Abstract “Tellurium (Te) has emerged as a promising p-type semiconductor for ultrathin electronics owing to its strong air stability, excellent hole transport, narrow bandgap, and BEOL-integration...
DigiKey has collaborated with STMicroelectronics and Ultra Librarian for a new version of the eDesignSuite tool. eDesignSuite This is a free no-license-required online design platform developed by ST. It aims ... The post DigiKey, ST, Ultra Librarian partner for eDesignSuite integration appeared first on Electronics Weekly.
A TLV431-based circuit solved LSI chip power-up failures by ensuring a sufficiently steep 5V rail rise time. The post Vcc delay appeared first on EDN.
SWISSto12, the Swiss manufacturer of satellite and payload systems, has officially opened its purpose-built assembly facility at company headquarters in Renens, Switzerland. The facility will support the industrial-scale production of ... The post SWISSto12 opens assembly facility for GEO satellites in Switzerland appeared first on Electronics Weekly.
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HENSOLDT of Taufkirchen near Munich, Germany (which develops sensor solutions, electronics and software for the air, land, sea, cyber and space domains) has signed a long-term supply agreement with United Monolithic Semiconductors GmbH (UMS, which designs and produces RF and millimeter-wave components and ICs at its facilities in Villebon sur...
The UK Semiconductor Centre (UKSC) has welcomed a new £6.6m investment from the UK Government Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) to bolster the county’e core strengths in semiconductor innovation...
Yesterday Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (pictured) agreed to form a strategic partnership in trade, technology and defence. ‘We uphold the international order based ... The post Singapore and Japan agree wide-ranging partnership appeared first on Electronics Weekly.
The 76th annual IEEE Electronic Components and Technology Conference (ECTC) will be held from May 26-29, 2026 at the JW Marriott & The Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes Resort, Orlando, Florida. The ... The post 76th ECTC appeared first on Electronics Weekly.
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Marcel Franz takes the lead role at the Stewart Blusson Quantum Matter Institute The post Canada’s QMI Drives Quantum Advances, Global Collaboration appeared first on EE Times.
To celebrate Women's History Month, we spotlight Erna Hamburger, an engineer who graduated top of her class at EPFL in 1933 and spent decades breaking institutional barriers in electrical engineering and measurement science.
A DC/DC power delivery board from Navitas Semiconductor enables direct conversion from 800 V to 6 V in a single stage. The post Single-stage design removes 48-V bus in servers appeared first on EDN.
AOS has introduced two MOSFETs—the 25 V AONC40212 and 80 V AONC68816—in 3.3×3.3 mm source-down DFN packages with double-side cooling. The post Double-side cooled MOSFETs reduce server heat appeared first on EDN.
Capable of supplying 3A from a 3mm x 1.6mm footprint, STMicroelectronics’ DCP3603 monolithic buck converter simplifies design, saves PCB space, accelerates time to market, and enhances system reliability. With a 3.3V-to-36V input-voltage range, this convenient miniature converter can power equipment such as smart meters, domestic appliances, and industrial 24V loads. Leveraging synchronous...
The 76th annual IEEE Electronic Components and Technology Conference (ECTC) will be held from May 26-29, 2026 at the JW Marriott & The Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes Resort, Orlando, Florida. The premier international event for semiconductor packaging, components, and microelectronic systems, ECTC 2026 will bring together more than 2,000 scientists and engineers for...
There are many ways to categorize engineers—to “slice and dice” them, if you will. I’m speaking figuratively, of course (we don’t want anyone to get any unfortunate ideas…especially since… the incident). Just sticking to the electronics realm, we have analog and digital, hardware and software, those who simulate and those...
Matching a simulated device to its real-world counterpart with sub-nanometer accuracy. The post Process Model Precision: Calibrating For Accurate Predictions Of FinFET Device Profiles appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering.
Chips that didn’t need cooling may require it now. The post Liquid Cooling Drives Other Localized Cooling appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering.
Progress is steady, but fundamental questions remain. The post 2D Semiconductors Inch Forward appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering.
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Rohde & Schwarz and Realtek have demonstrated a test solution for the upcoming Bluetooth LE High Data Throughput (HDT) feature that can enable verification of data rates up to 7.5 Mbps.
External AC/DC power converters are replacing internal units for safety, flexibility, and size. The post AC/DC Converters Are Coming Out of Their Host’s Box appeared first on EE Times.
Learn how to create a batteryless crawling robot using basic electronic components and a 3D-printed chassis.
Electronics companies should be prepared to prove real sustainability by 2026 with verified data. The post The Electronics Industry Prepares for ‘Verified Sustainability’ in 2026 appeared first on EE Times.
Automated test equipment and advanced robotics provider Teradyne Inc of North Reading, MA, USA has launched the Photon 100, a comprehensive opto-electric automated test platform purpose-built to accelerate high-volume silicon photonics (SiPh) and co-packaged optics (CPO) manufacturing...
A single resistor linearizes the LMC555 timer's current-controlled oscillator, correcting internal delays across a five-decade range. The post Improve 555 frequency linearity appeared first on EDN.
In booth 1401 at the Optical Fiber Communications Conference and Exhibition (OFC 2026) at the Los Angeles Convention Center (17–19 March), materials, networking and laser technology firm Coherent Corp of Saxonburg, PA, USA is highlighting the breadth and scalability of its indium phosphide (InP) innovations, showcasing a broad portfolio of...
This interview features: Tomi-Pekka Takalo, CEO and co-founder at CoreHW. Can you describe your company’s founding vision and how it has evolved to address the changing landscape of the semiconductor industry? CoreHW was founded in 2013 by RF engineers with a vision to deliver high-quality custom radio-frequency...
When a bathroom scale gives you multiple different weight-measurement results, is it cheating if you pick the lowest outcome? The post A scale that tells inconsistent-weight tales appeared first on EDN.
U.K. photonics startups surge with investment and patents. The post U.K. Photonics: Innovation, Investment, and the IP Landscape appeared first on EE Times.
It will be fascinating to see which GPS alternatives, if any, take a dominant role in non-GPS settings, or will it be a balanced fusion? The post GPS-free systems to spur highly advanced sensors, fusion appeared first on EDN.
Mouser is sponsoring the Create the Future Design Contest. which challenges engineers and innovators to design the next great thing, with a chance to win the grand prize of $25,000. ... The post Create The Future Design Challenge appeared first on Electronics Weekly.
Moti Margalit is the CEO and co-founder of SonicEdge, a deep-tech pioneer reinventing sound through ultrasonic modulation – unlocking smaller, vibration-free speakers with studio-quality audio. With a background in lasers and electro-optics, Moti transitioned from technologist to inventor. His career spans 150+ patents… Read More The post CEO Interview with...
Learn about this simple sequential phase detector and how it compares to the XOR gate. We'll also examine some key limitations and circuit implementations.
Researchers push the boundaries of photonic devices, opening new frontiers in AR, structural monitoring, and quantum applications.
The European Space Agency (ESA) has selected OHB Sweden to build 20 small satellites for the EUMETSAT Polar System – Sterna (EPS‑Sterna) constellation. EUMETSAT is the European Organisation for the ... The post ESA awards OHB Sweden the EPS‑Sterna constellation contract appeared first on Electronics Weekly.
Toshiba’s TPHR6704RL is a 40V, 0.67mΩ N-channel MOSFET aiming yo to improve efficiency for industrial power supplies. It uses U-MOS11-H technology, highlights Toshiba, to deliver ultra-low on-resistance, fast switching and ... The post Toshiba’s TPHR6704RL targets industrial switched-mode power supplies appeared first on Electronics Weekly.
President Trump’s leadership skills, and mental and physical fitness score reasonably well on a survey of Americans published by Pew Research Center. However, his ability to pick good advisers, respect ... The post President Trump appeared first on Electronics Weekly.
The US is the largest recorded music market in the world, accounting for more than 3 in 10 paid streams globally last year, says Luminate, making it the largest premium ... The post Where The Music Plays appeared first on Electronics Weekly.
The tie-up could bolster Japan’s global semiconductor footprint and address fragmented IC markets. The post Rohm Joins Toshiba and Mitsubishi to Create a Power Chip Titan appeared first on EE Times.
The annual Applied Power Electronics Conference & Exposition (APEC 2026) showcases hundreds of companies that exhibit their latest component andContinue Reading The post APEC 2026 showcases advances in power electronics appeared first on EDN.
Combining a VBE-referenced current source with a current mirror to implement a simple two-terminal, fully floating LED current sink or source The post A fully floating BJT-based LED current driver appeared first on EDN.
The date is fast approaching for the Women Leaders In Electronics Awards 2026 in central London: Wednesday 29 April, at One Moorgate Place. It’s time to secure your seat at ... The post Secure your seat at the Women Leaders In Electronics Awards 2026 appeared first on Electronics Weekly.
As collaborative robots (cobots) are increasingly deployed alongside human operators, their system architectures continue to evolve toward higher integration, reduced size and greater modularity. These trends place growing demands on ... The post Sponsored Content: Reliable Interconnect Design Considerations for Collaborative Robot Systems appeared first on Electronics Weekly.
2D hard mask material; defect identification; extreme photonic packaging. The post Research Bits: Mar. 31 appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering.
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Diodes Inc. says the device balances the demands of advanced headlight control units, including power density, efficiency, EMI, and functional safety.
KAWASAKI, Japan, Mar 27, 2026 – (JCN Newswire) – Fujitsu today announced the development of a world-leading, high-sensitivity and high-resolution infrared sensor to expand monitoring capabilities in the defense and disaster prevention fields. This sensor is a Type-II superlattice (T2SL) infrared sensor with over 1 million pixels, capable of detecting both...
How easy is it to optimize how much power the device connected to a smart plug is drawing? Depends on which firmware version you’re running. The post TP-Link’s Kasa EP25: Energy monitoring for a hoped-for utility bill nose-dive appeared first on EDN.
California DMV reports AVs with permits drove over 9 million miles in 2025. The post Waymo Dominates California AV Test Data appeared first on EE Times.
A half-wave LLC (HWLLC) platform from Renesas includes four controller ICs rated for up to 500 W for high-speed chargers. The post HWLLC topology pushes fast charging to 500 W appeared first on EDN.
Semtech’s TDS5311P circuit protection device delivers near-constant clamping voltage for 48-V USB PD EPR applications. The post FET-based clamp protects 48-V USB PD EPR lines appeared first on EDN.
Jussi-Pekka Penttinen is the chief executive officer, chief technical officer, and cofounder of Vexlum Ltd, an advanced laser technology company. With more than 15 years of experience, he is a leading researcher in the field of Vertical External Cavity Surface Emitting Laser (VECSEL) and successfully commercialized the technology.… Read More...
Facial recognition technology (FRT) dates back 60 years. Just over a decade ago, deep-learning methods tipped the technology into more useful—and menacing—territory. Now, retailers, your neighbors, and law enforcement are all storing your face and building up a fragmentary photo album of your life.Yet the story those photos can tell...
The EXPRESS program, a five-year, £10.4m UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)-funded project led by the University of Warwick and University of Southampton, is to support the development of next-generation transistor and optoelectronic devices...
Scaling logic continues to deliver better performance per watt, but it's becoming harder, more expensive, and increasingly customized. The post Challenges In Scaling Chips To 2nm And Below appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering.
Any software that claims to be independent from hardware is inefficient, bloated software. The time for such software development is over. The post All Software Is Hardware-Dependent appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering.
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A new technical paper, “SoK: From Silicon to Netlist and Beyond Two Decades of Hardware Reverse Engineering Research,” was published by the Ruhr University Bochum and the Max Planck Institute for Security and Privacy. Abstract “As hardware serves as the root of trust in modern computing systems, Hardware Reverse Engineering...
Discover which tech sectors absorb soaring memory prices and who cracks first in the new elasticity-driven supercycle. The post Who Breaks First in the Memory Supercycle? appeared first on EE Times.
Nearly five decades after Intersil released the ICL7106 and ICL7107 in 1978, the chips at the heart of the world's cheapest digital meters are still in production.
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To close out Women's History Month, we spotlight Kristina M. Johnson, the mind behind RealD's 3D technology—just one of her 118 patents.
The new L1/L5 platform selectively engages its second frequency band only when conditions demand it, targeting wearables, fleet trackers, and drones.
An 18-month Eurostars-3 R&D project will address one of the key bottlenecks in next-generation display manufacturing: the sub-micron integration of dual-color microLED devices into compact microdisplays. The project, 2ndGenMicroLED, is carried out in collaboration with Swedish deep-tech company Polar Light Technologies AB. Together, the partners aim to develop a dual-color microLED microdisplay...
The semiconductor ecosystem is facing a significant workforce gap, with industry demand continuing to grow faster than the available talent pool. Long-term projections suggest the semiconductor workforce pipeline will struggle to keep pace with this growth. The National Science Foundation’s estimates indicate that between 60,000 and 100,000 semiconductor roles in the United...
To strengthen its global competitiveness, deposition equipment maker Aixtron SE of Herzogenrath, near Aachen, Germany is to build a new manufacturing facility in Malaysia in order to tap into the fast growing semiconductor equipment ecosystem in South East Asia...
Google's year old research resurfaced in a recent blog post and spooked memory investors.
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Power Integrations Inc of San Jose, CA, USA (which provides high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion) has introduced a flyback topology that extends the power range of flyback converters to 440W — well beyond the limits that traditionally required more complex resonant and LLC topologies. The new TOPSwitchGaN flyback...
CLINTON, N.Y., March 23, 2026 — Indium Corporation® received a Circuits Assembly New Product Introduction (NPI) Award for Indium12.9HF, a halogen-free solder paste engineered for cost-effective, low-silver alloys, including SAC105 and SAC0307. Indium12.9HF is specifically formulated to accommodate fine feature printing, as seen with 01005 components. It offers unprecedented stencil...
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k-Space Associates Inc of Dexter, MI, USA — which produces thin-film metrology instrumentation and software — says that Dylan James Scientific (DJS) will serve as its new sales representative for Europe...
Announced at Embedded World, the new IEEE 802.15.4ab-compliant SoC extends wireless ranging to hundreds of meters.
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The 40 LHE linear position sensor from Vishay measures strokes from 0 to 40 mm with ±1% full-stroke accuracy. The post High-res linear sensor tracks small displacements appeared first on EDN.
Leveraging IsoShield multichip packaging, TI’s isolated power modules deliver up to 3× the power density of discrete devices. The post Isolated DC/DC modules raise power density appeared first on EDN.
Q. With the increasing reliance on digital infrastructure, how is the UAE addressing digital sovereignty to protect its critical assets and data from external threats? Lt. Colonel Saeed M. Al Shebli: Digital sovereignty, in my view, is no longer a technical concept; it’s a cornerstone of national independence and strategic stability....
Coherent makes more of the optical stack in-house than any competitor. We walk through the business, the growth vectors, and whether breadth beats depth.
A load-powered relay architecture allows smart HVAC controllers to operate without batteries or a common wire while enabling compact, silent switching.
Taipei, Taiwan (April 1, 2026) – ASRock Industrial today announced a collaboration with Collaborative Systems Integration (CSI), both members of the Open Process Automation Forum (OPAF) and the Coalition of Open Process Automation (COPA), to validate standards-based Open Process Automation Standard (O-PAS™) systems management architecture. Aligned with the O-PAS™ Standard, the...
Tokyo, Japan, 1 April 2026 – eSOL, a leading developer of real-time embedded software solutions, will officially launch the industry’s first ever real-time 3D engine known as eXRP™ which has been enhanced for industrial use. eXRP™ is powered by the open source Godot game engine. eXRP is a real-time 3D engine...
NUBURU Inc of Centennial, CO, USA (a dual-use defense & security platform company focused on non-kinetic effects, directed-energy technologies, and software-orchestrated defense systems) says that its subsidiary Lyocon S.r.l. (an Italian laser-technology company specializing in the design, manufacturing and integration of high-power blue laser systems for industrial applications) has secured...
50% of the countries that allow same-sex marriage are in Western Europe. Cuba and Mexico legalised same-sex marriage in 2022, Chile in 2021, Ecuador in 2019 and Costa Rica in ... The post Same-Sex Marriage appeared first on Electronics Weekly.
The most effective electronics manufacturers manage increasing complexity by building workflows and systems that scale with the business. The post How Small Electronics Manufacturers Manage Operational Complexity appeared first on EE Times.
An LM555 timer paired with an NTC thermistor makes a simple, configurable ON/OFF thermostat for heating or cooling. The post LM555 begets basic bang bang thermostat appeared first on EDN.
When hardware plays offensive, even a ball needs architecture. The post The system architect’s sketchbook: The football has main character energy appeared first on EDN.
Now in its eighth year, the EW BrightSparks awards see Electronics Weekly celebrate some of the brightest and most talented young engineers in the UK today. In the next in our ... The post EW BrightSparks 2025 profile: Osian Jones, Compound Semiconductor Catapult appeared first on Electronics Weekly.
Let our content come straight to you! Easily digestible newsletter emails straight to your inbox. And all the newsletters are mobile optimised. The post Get Mannerisms, Gadget Master, the Daily and the Weekly, in newsletter form appeared first on Electronics Weekly.
To help drive forward its goal of unlocking the full potential of the UK semiconductor industry, the UK Semiconductor Centre (UKSC) has appointed Martin O’Sullivan as director of investment and Steve Taylor as director of strategic marketing...
How integrating pre-silicon side-channel analysis into your standard verification process can reduce respins, support certification, and ensure your silicon meets its security requirements from day one. The post Secure at First Silicon: Reducing Cost and Risk appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering.
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Multiphysics challenges in 3D ICs involve managing the combined impacts of electrical, thermal, and mechanical phenomena, which are more complex than in 2D IC designs. The post Preparing For The Multiphysics Future of 3D ICs appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering.
IollNIST (The US National Institute of Science and Technology) scientists have developed a new process for packaging photonic integrated circuits so they can survive and operate in some of the ... The post NIST develops high temperature photonics packaging appeared first on Electronics Weekly.
Notebook shipments are set to fall 14.8% YoY, says TrendForce. Further price hikes are expected in the coming quarters. A tight memory supply continues to push up system costs, while ... The post Notebook shipments to fall 14.8% appeared first on Electronics Weekly.
Claimed as the “world’s first” 4-level buck converter, the device enables high-efficiency 6 A fast charging for mobile and portable electronics.
Metallium Ltd of Subiaco, Western Australia, says that its US subsidiary Flash Metals USA Inc of Houston, TX, USA has executed a long-term offtake agreement with materials refiner and manufacturer Indium Corp of Clinton, NY, USA, covering the supply of gallium (Ga), germanium (Ge) and other critical metals recovered using...
For coverage of all the key business and technology developments in compound semiconductors and advanced silicon materials and devices over the last month
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22 years ago people were concerned about the damage mobile phones would do to their ears, In 2004, the UK’s National Radiological Protection Board (NRPB) said that Swedish research indicating ... The post Phones & Tumours appeared first on Electronics Weekly.
Fairport, NY. Saelig Company, Inc. has introduced the Aim-TTi ADM1055 DMM, a next‑generation 5½‑digit bench multimeter engineered to deliver the measurement accuracy, flexible functionality, and seamless integration needed for development labs, production test environments, and educational establishments. The ADM1055 provides 0.02% basic DC accuracy, the precision needed for tasks such as device characterization, troubleshooting and...
The embedded world Exhibition & Conference recently concluded. The event is held annually in Nuremberg, Germany and has become one of the most influential gatherings for the global embedded systems community. Since its inception in 2003, the event has grown from a modest technical meeting into a large-scale international… Read...
Digital methods including oversampling, harmonic injection, and feedforward control reduce THD and improve power factor in PFC designs. The post How to design a digital-controlled PFC, Part 3 appeared first on EDN.
The Melexis MLX80339 fan driver is designed to produce efficient, low-noise motor control. Featuring pre-validated logic configurable via an intuitive interface, the code-free MLX80339 enables rapid deployment of BLDC motor ... The post Melexis fan driver enables code-free, three-phase fan design appeared first on Electronics Weekly.
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Mouser has expanded its Autonomous Vehicle (AV) resource centre focused on the system architectures and design constraints shaping production-ready autonomy. The hub examines how sensing, in-vehicle networking, and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) ... The post Mouser expands Autonomous Vehicle resource centre appeared first on Electronics Weekly.
element14, has launched INSPIRE HER FUTURE, a global celebration recognizing women driving progress across science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Women are building, testing, teaching and advancing technology worldwide, yet many ... The post element14 launches Inspire Her Future appeared first on Electronics Weekly.
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Consensual same‑sex relations remain criminalized in a number of countries, with some prescribing the death penalty, according to ILGA — the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association. Over ... The post Where Homosexuality Is Illegal appeared first on Electronics Weekly.
The designation of Silicon Catalyst as the exclusive strategic partner for Microelectronics US 2026 represents a significant alignment between a leading semiconductor startup ecosystem and a rapidly growing U.S. microelectronics industry event. This partnership reflects broader trends in semiconductor innovation, … Read More The post Silicon Catalyst and Microelectronics US...
RIVERSIDE, Calif., April 2, 2026 – Bourns today announced the SRP2008DP Series, its new line of high current shielded power inductors designed for high current applications that need to push the limits of board-space efficiency. Constructed with a metal-alloy powder core and packaged in a low-profile 0.8 mm footprint, the SRP2008DP Series delivers...
California & Chennai (March 31, 2026): e-con Systems®, a global leader in embedded vision solutions, launches STURDeCAM57, a 5MP global shutter RGB-IR GMSL2 camera designed to deliver reliable, context-rich vision from day to night for applications such as Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS) and Occupant Monitoring Systems (OMS). This new RGB-IR...
CHANDLER, Ariz., April 2, 2026 — As connected systems spread across residential, industrial and commercial environments, the need for independently verified cybersecurity assurance is becoming a core requirement. To help address this demand, Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) has been certified by UL Solutions to the IEC 62443‑4‑1 Maturity Level 2 (ML2) Industrial Automation and...
A CEO who led his company into the then biggest ever US bankruptcy with investor losses of $180 billion, used two main techniques to ruin his company. In the accounts ... The post Fable: The Deceiver appeared first on Electronics Weekly.
This informative webinar discusses a significant issue that is cropping up for sub-5nm designs. As the graphic above shows, modeling uncertainty at advanced nodes results in excessive guard banding. These guard bands result in reduced performance and profit. A loss of 25 – 35% in PPA is discussed, along with...
Why does one battery in a battery pack always seem to drain faster than others? How does this outcome affect both its siblings? Read on. The post Single-battery failures in multi-battery arrangements: diagnosing selective cell derangements appeared first on EDN.
Managing power, heat, and complexity for reliability and performance. The post Automated Multiphysics For Successful 3D-IC Design appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering.
Maliciously injected content can result in the transmission of sensitive user data to attacker-controlled endpoints. The post Agent Card Poisoning: A Metadata Injection Vulnerability In The Systems Using Google A2A Protocol appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering.
Why smarter charging, battery management, and power conversion are now the real differentiators in EVs and edge systems. The post Moving Electrons, Not Just Vehicles appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering.
Whether caused by cosmic radiation, voltage glitches, or adversarial attacks, bit flips threaten data integrity, safety critical operation, and the foundations of hardware security. The post The One Bit Problem That Can Break a System appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering.
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The startup's programmable chip uses a metasurface architecture to control light without moving parts.
Discover how 75-year-old holography tech could finally unlock true AR smart glasses. The post Why Today’s AR Displays Fall Short and a 75-Year-Old Idea May Help appeared first on EE Times.
The embedded world Exhibition & Conference recently concluded. The event is held annually in Nuremberg, Germany and has become one of the most influential gatherings for the global embedded systems community. Since its inception in 2003, the event has grown from a modest technical meeting into a large-scale international… Read...