Chipmakers are now supplying the core IoT components that enable wearable designers to create contact‑less payment solutions powered by biometric data. Introducing the “get” Bracelet by Deed Italian startup Deed has launched the screenless wristband get, a device that interprets human gestures and u

Innatera, a Dutch startup specializing in neuromorphic AI accelerators for spiking neural networks (SNNs), has produced its first chips, benchmarked their performance, and revealed key architectural details. The company also announced that Alberto Sangiovanni‑Vincentelli—co‑founder of Cadence and Sy

Automotive microcontroller (MCU) sales are projected to climb 23% in 2021, reaching a record $7.6 billion, as 32‑bit MCUs command higher average selling prices amid tight supply conditions.IC Insights’ Mid‑Year Update to The McClean Report 2021 shows that more than 75% of automotive MCU revenue deri

The availability of more powerful FPGAs and more effective programming environments has made FPGA implementation broadly accessible but using FPGAs can seem daunting. Editor’s Note: As advanced algorithms continue to emerge for smart product designs, developers often find themselves struggl

Power over Ethernet (PoE) enables the delivery of DC power—up to 90 W—across standard Ethernet cables over distances of up to 100 meters. This technology combines power and data into a single cabling infrastructure, simplifying installations in commercial, industrial, and enterprise environments. Ed

Modern Automatic Voltage Regulators (AVRs) increasingly rely on digital control, yet the cost‑effective, compact solutions offered by programmable mixed‑signal ASICs—such as Dialog Semiconductor’s GreenPAK SLG46537V—are proving especially valuable for portable AVR units. AVRs, commonly referred to a

To bring tomorrow’s cryptography to life, the industry must blend inventive hardware upgrades with software optimizations that slash compute demands. The good news? We’re building on a solid foundation of proven technologies. In the near future, encryption will be ubiquitous—from grocery lists to me

Silicon Labs and Wirepas have launched a combined hardware and software solution for large‑scale mesh networks in Internet of Things (IoT) applications such as asset tracking and building automation. The partnership introduces Wirepas Massive, a scalable mesh‑network software that connects and local

The rapid expansion of e‑scooters and other low‑speed electric vehicles (EVs) is reshaping urban mobility, but it also demands more sophisticated battery‑management systems to keep riders safe and vehicles reliable. While high‑speed EVs such as cars, trucks, and SUVs dominate headlines, the low‑ and

While rechargeable batteries and supercapacitors each bring distinct advantages, their combined strengths can be realized in a single hybrid device. A hybrid supercapacitor merges the high‑power density of an electrochemical capacitor with the energy capacity of a lithium‑ion cell, offering a compel

A new reference design is set to accelerate the development of end‑of‑arm tooling (EoAT) for industrial robotics, combining a single‑axis servo controller/driver with integrated motion control. Trinamic, now part of Maxim Integrated, showcased this solution at APEC, emphasizing its impact on rapid p

The COVID‑19 pandemic underscored the critical need for precise cold chain management. Some vaccines demand storage below –70 °C, with tolerances so tight that any deviation can compromise efficacy. In the pharmaceutical, chemical, and food industries, the term cold chain refers to the end‑to‑end lo

Samsung Electronics announced the availability of its newest 2.5D packaging solution, Interposer‑Cube4 (I‑Cube4), featuring four high‑bandwidth memory (HBM) dies and a logic die on a 100 µm thick silicon interposer.I‑Cube is a heterogeneous integration technology that places one or more logic dies (

Editor’s Note: As advanced algorithms continue to emerge for smart product designs, developers often struggle to implement embedded systems that can meet the processing demands of these algorithms. FPGAs deliver the necessary performance, and recent advances in device capability and development envi

A software‑defined radio (SDR) harnesses a general‑purpose CPU to perform digital signal processing that traditionally would be handled by dedicated analog circuits. The result is a device that is far more flexible, offers a higher dynamic range, and often costs less than its all‑analog counterparts

Thanks to development of efficient power conversion technology based on wide band gap semiconductors, precision dc energy metering is becoming relevant, especially where energy billing is involved. This article discusses dc metering challenges and offers a proposal for a dc energy meter des

Editor’s Note: As advanced algorithms continue to evolve, embedded designers often struggle to meet the processing demands of modern applications. Field‑Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) provide the necessary performance, and recent hardware and tooling advances have made FPGA development accessible

Efabless has introduced chipIgnite, a new program that brings affordable, open‑source system‑on‑chip (SoC) prototyping to designers and entrepreneurs. Leveraging SkyWater Technology’s 130 nm CMOS open‑source platform, chipIgnite offers a ready‑made carrier chip, an automated open‑source design flow,

Qualcomm Technologies today announced the Qualcomm 315 5G IoT modem‑RF system, the company’s first purpose‑built 5G solution designed specifically for industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applications. In a launch briefing, Vieri Vanghi, Vice‑President of Product Management, highlighted three core

Resistive dividers attenuate high voltages down to a level that low voltage circuits can accommodate without getting overdriven or damaged. In power path control circuits, resistive dividers help set up power supply undervoltage and overvoltage lockout thresholds. Such supply voltage qualif