The demand for smaller wireless devices is rising across consumer markets—wearables, medical gadgets, trackers—and industrial sectors such as lighting, security, and building management. As product footprints shrink, the PCBs that host their antennas become smaller, forcing designers to work with re

Back in college, an instructor might say: “Study pulse‑width modulation theory; refer to page 1,453 of your textbook.” That’s a textbook approach. Or they could challenge you to apply the theory by programming a robot to navigate a maze in record time. Which would you prefer? I chose the latter. Two

In a market that increasingly demands always‑on voice and audio with minimal battery impact, Cadence Design Systems introduces the HiFi 1 DSP—an entirely new, ground‑up design that delivers superior energy efficiency without compromising performance. The HiFi 1 is a compact evolution of the HiFi 

Samsung Electronics has unveiled the H‑Cube hybrid‑substrate technology—a 2.5D packaging platform engineered for high‑performance semiconductors in HPC, AI, data‑center, and networking applications that demand extensive area and superior performance. Co‑developed by Samsung Electro‑Mechanics (SEMCO

The global shift toward electrification—especially in electric vehicles—has made battery monitoring essential for safety and longevity. Dukosi, a UK‑based innovator, is set to disrupt the BMS market with a wireless solution that embeds a dedicated silicon chip and firmware in every lithium‑ion cell,

IoT deployments are accelerating as organizations embrace digital transformation, and smart living—across cities, factories, and farms—holds the promise of improving quality of life and sustainability. IoT endpoints are usually sensors—or, less often, actuators—that connect wirelessly to an aggregat

At the Shanghai Auto Show, Ambarella announced that Great Wall Motors’ new WEY Mocha flagship SUV incorporates a camera‑based in‑cabin sensing system built around the Ambarella CV25AQ CVflow AI vision processor. The system is integral to GWM’s Coffee Intelligence platform, first launched in 2020,

Xilinx has introduced a suite of data‑center solutions built on composable hardware, designed to enhance adaptability and flexibility in response to evolving workloads, while also tackling latency challenges in video analytics and algorithmic trading. The lineup features a new family of Alveo Smart

Renesas Electronics Corporation announced that its RA family of 32‑bit Arm Cortex‑M microcontrollers has earned both PSA Level 2 and SESIP‑1 certifications, reinforcing its commitment to secure IoT solutions. The RA6M4 MCU group, equipped with the Flexible Software Package (FSP), received PSA Level 

Arm has unveiled Armv9, its first new architecture in a decade, designed to fortify security with a confidential compute architecture (CCA) and accelerate AI workloads through a scalable vector extension (SVE) upgrade. Armv9‑A builds on Armv8‑A, delivering a suite of enhancements that will roll out

Rohde & Schwarz has entered the source measurement unit (SMU) market with the new NGU series, delivering industry‑leading precision for battery life assessment in IoT devices and comprehensive semiconductor characterization. The NGU line debuted with two models: the R&S NGU201, a two‑quadrant SMU o

Social distancing remains a cornerstone of COVID‑19 mitigation, and accurate, low‑latency distance measurement is essential for any wearable that aims to alert users when the recommended 6‑foot (2‑meter) buffer is breached. Altran partnered with semiconductor leader Renesas to create an intelligent

ams has unveiled the CSG series—a low‑noise, wide dynamic‑range image sensor family that empowers manufacturers to build industrial vision systems capable of delivering exceptional resolution at unprecedented frame rates. The family consists of two sensors—the CSG14K and CSG8K—available in standard

Renesas has unveiled the RA2E1 family of entry‑level microcontrollers, designed for cost‑sensitive and space‑constrained systems that demand both high performance and ultra‑low energy consumption. Built around a 48‑MHz Arm Cortex‑M23 core, each RA2E1 MCU integrates up to 128‑KB of code flash and 16

Securing edge devices extends far beyond initial provisioning and cloud connection—continuous management throughout the product’s lifecycle is essential in any IoT ecosystem. To meet this demand, NXP Semiconductors unveiled the EdgeLock 2GO IoT service platform, delivering simple, secure deployment

In the preceding article of this series, we highlighted how the escalating power requirements of sub‑6 GHz 5G base stations are prompting a transition from LDMOS amplifiers to GaN‑based solutions. GaN’s superior power density, higher efficiency, and broader frequency coverage make it an attractive c

In the first part of this series we examined how to guarantee a known, deterministic phase for every channel in complex RF subsystems that integrate multiple DSP blocks, wide‑band DACs, and ADCs. This second installment focuses on PLL‑synthesizer phase adjustments, scalability to larger arrays, and

Ambarella has unveiled its fifth‑generation AI vision processor SoC, the CV5, at CES 2021. Built on Samsung’s cutting‑edge 5 nm process, the chip delivers full 8K resolution at 30 fps while consuming less than 2 W. This milestone makes it a game‑changer for intelligent camera systems in automotive,

The UART, or Universal Asynchronous Receiver‑Transmitter, remains the most widely adopted hardware protocol for point‑to‑point communication. This guide walks you through configuring a UART, understanding its packet format, and implementing secure frame protocols that are essential during product de

Raspberry Pi has unveiled the RP2040, its first in‑house microcontroller, and launched the affordable Raspberry Pi Pico board at just $4. The RP2040 powers a wide range of projects, from simple hobby kits to advanced machine‑learning prototypes. Engineering the RP2040 The chip packs a dual‑core Arm