The medical electronics market, encompassing sensors, memory devices, microcontrollers, batteries, and displays for wired and wireless medical imaging, monitoring, and implantable devices, is projected to reach $5.1 billion in 2019 and grow to $6.6 billion by 2025, according to a report from Researc

Singapore — Sigfox has unveiled a suite of advancements that broaden its IoT footprint. The company announced a strategic partnership with travel‑technology leader Amadeus to deliver end‑to‑end luggage tracking, rolled out enhancements to its geolocation services that combine GPS and Wi‑Fi data, and

Omron’s E3AS‑F series reflective‑type photoelectric sensors leverage time‑of‑flight detection to reach up to 1.5 m—five times the range of earlier models. The time‑of‑flight algorithm delivers consistent detection regardless of target color, material, or surface finish, and remains stable across var

The past two years have seen a flurry of innovation in inference chip design. While new solutions appear almost weekly, many companies struggle to compare them because reliable benchmarks are scarce. Until now, vendors have advertised TOPS or TOPS/Watt without detailing models, batch sizes, or opera

TOKYO — AI accelerator company Blaize, formerly ThinCI, announced that its fully programmable Graph Streaming Processor (GSP) will enter volume production in Q2 2020. The six‑year‑old startup has not disclosed detailed specifications, including power consumption and benchmark data. However, its test

AMS introduces the AS621x family of temperature sensors, delivering precise readings and ultra‑low power in a compact wafer‑level chip‑scale package (WLCSP). The new series supports a reduced supply voltage of 1.71 V and offers eight distinct I²C addresses, enabling designers to monitor up to eight

The growing popularity of digital keys is evident as NXP unveiled its latest ultra‑wide‑band (UWB) chip, enabling smartphones to unlock cars securely. BMW, in collaboration with the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC), is also advancing Digital Key 3.0, which incorporates UWB for a seamless user exper

The synergy between wearable technology and medical devices is clear and present, as demonstrated by the Apple Watch Series 4, which came with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for various cardiac monitoring capabilities. A similar story is taking shape in hearable designs equipped with a

The invention of the telephone more than 150 years ago sparked a communications revolution. Today, a new quantum leap is underway: AI can now extract meaning from sound, enabling devices to respond to spoken commands in a more natural, intuitive way. This article surveys the current landscape and lo

STMicroelectronics introduces the STTS22H, a high‑precision digital temperature sensor that delivers a typical accuracy of 0.25 °C while consuming remarkably little power. Designed for battery‑powered and low‑budget applications, the sensor is ideal for HVAC systems, asset tracking, shipping‑contain

Microchip has introduced a suite of PoE power‑boosting devices that allow both pre‑standard and IEEE‑compliant Powered Devices (PDs) to draw up to 90W without replacing existing switches or cabling. This solution simplifies the rollout of IEEE 802.3bt‑2018 injectors and midspans for users and provid

Silicon Labs introduces a new line of secure Wireless Gecko modules that simplify adding mesh networking to IoT devices. The MGM210x and BGM210x Series 2 modules support Zigbee, Thread, Bluetooth mesh, Bluetooth Low Energy, and multi‑protocol connectivity, making them ideal for line‑powered IoT solu

Energy consumption remains a top hurdle for mobile technology. While USB‑C was initially conceived as a data‑centric connector, it is now a preferred power‑management solution in portable devices. As smartphones, wearables, fitness trackers, tablets, and laptops grow more intelligent, their power bu

Renesas Electronics Corp. has broadened its partnership with Microsoft Azure by integrating Azure RTOS into the expansive RA, RX, and RZ/A product families. The rollout begins with the new Renesas RA Flexible Software Package (FSP), offering a turnkey, cloud‑ready platform that couples the agility o

Infineon’s NLM0011 and NLM0010 bring a new level of flexibility to LED lighting. These NFC‑enabled ICs allow remote programming of the driver current, eliminating the need for mechanical resistor tuning. Both devices offer a configurable PWM output that drives standard analog LED driver ICs. In pass

PHY Wireless, a newly independent spin‑out from Acorn Technologies, is launching a suite of intellectual property (IP) cores that enable precise location services on LTE and 5G networks. The company’s flagship product line, the hellaPHY core, is engineered to deliver sub‑30 meter accuracy while cons

Renesas Electronics, a worldwide authority in semiconductor technology, has launched the RE Family—an integrated line of energy‑harvesting embedded controllers designed for ultra‑low‑power applications. Built on Renesas’ patented Silicon on Thin Buried Oxide (SOTB) process, the RE Family delivers un

Designers can further reduce power consumption and solution size while improving measurement accuracy with three new analog products from Maxim Integrated Products. The MAX6078A voltage reference IC, the MAX16155 nanoPower supervisor, and the MAX16160 voltage monitor and reset IC deliver best‑in‑cla

ON Semiconductor has introduced the ARX3A0 digital image sensor, engineered for advanced intelligent vision systems. The 0.3 MP sensor delivers a 1:1 aspect ratio and supports up to 360 fps, offering the speed of a global shutter while retaining the sensitivity and responsiveness of a back‑side illu

Renesas Electronics Corp. has introduced its Renesas Advanced (RA) family of 32‑bit Arm Cortex‑M microcontrollers (MCUs)—a new line engineered for secure IoT endpoint and edge device development. The RA MCUs combine industry‑leading security, optimized connectivity, rich peripheral IP, and a user‑fr