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PUF security IPs bolstered by test suite, PSA certification
Internet of Things (IoT) security, one of the biggest challenges for embedded developers, is making way for physical unclonable functions (PUFs) into microcontroller (MCU) and system-on-chip (SoC)...
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Real examples of the IoT edge: A guide of NXP’s Innovation Lab
Most tradeshow experiences tend to be limited to the exhibition floor and a couple of breakout sessions, all housed within the spacious convention center floor plan. However, embedded world North...
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Understanding and combating silent data corruption
The surge in memory-hungry artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) applications has ushered in a new wave of accelerated computing demand. As new design parameters ramp up processing...
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PIC Microncontrollers with Integrated FPGA Features in TME
The new PIC16F131xx microcontrollers in TME’s offer from Microchip are ideal for the evolving and miniaturizing electronic equipment market, offering efficient power management and predictable response...
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Stretchable printed circuit enhances medical devices
Murata’s stretchable printed circuit (SPC) offers both flexibility and the ability to stretch or deform without losing functionality. It can be used in wearable therapeutic devices and vital monitoring...
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Infineon shrinks silicon wafer thickness
With a thickness of only 20 µm and a diameter of 300 mm, Infineon’s silicon power wafers are the thinnest in the industry. These ultra-thin wafers are a quarter the thickness of a human hair and half...
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IGBT and MOSFET drivers manage high peak current
Vishay’s VOFD341A and VOFD343A IGBT and MOSFET drivers, available in stretched SO-6 packages, provide peak output current of up to 4 A. Their high peak output current allows for faster switching by...
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RS-485 transceivers operate in harsh environments
Half-duplex RS-485 transceivers from MaxLinear offer extended ESD and EFT protection to ensure reliable communication in industrial environments. The MxL8312x and MxL8321x families include nine product...
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NXP software bolsters edge AI development
NXP has expanded its eIQ AI and ML software development environment with two new tools to simplify AI deployment at the edge. The software supports low-latency, energy-efficient, and privacy-focused...
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“Half & Half” piezo drive algorithm tames overshoot and ringing
Piezoelectric actuators (benders, stacks, chips, etc.) are excellent fast and precise means for generation and control of micro, nano, and even atomic scale movement on millisecond and faster...
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Intel: Gelsinger’s foundry gamble enters crunch
Intel is at the crossroads, again, and so is its charismatic chief, Pat Gelsinger, who was brought for a turnaround of this American semiconductor giant more than three years ago. Is trouble brewing at...
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Apple’s fall 2024 announcements: SoC and memory upgrade abundance
Two years ago, Apple skipped its typical second second-half-of-year event, focusing solely on a September 2022 unveil of new iPhones, smartwatches, and earbuds. Last year I thought the company might...
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Smart TV power-ON aid
Editor’s note: This design idea offers a solution to the common issue of a TV automatically restarting after a power outage. Oftentimes, power may be restored when the consumer is not present and...
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Negative time-constant and PWM program a versatile ADC front end
A variety of analog front-end functions typically assist ADCs to do their jobs. These include instrumentation amplifiers (INA), digitally programmable gain (DPG), and sample and holds (S&H). The...
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Test solutions to confront silent data corruption in ICs
While semiconductor design engineers become more aware of silent data corruption (SDC) or silent data errors (SDE) caused by aging, environmental factors, and other issues, embedded test solutions are...
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Investigating a vape device
The ever-increasing prevalence of lithium-based batteries in various shapes, sizes and capacities is creating a so-called “virtuous circle”, leading to lower unit costs and higher unit volumes which...
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Laser party lights
This is about a festive event accessory for lots of happy people with good cheer all around and in my opinion, a public safety hazard. We were at a gala party one day where there were several hundred...
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Sensor powers AI detection in slim devices
The OV0TA1B CMOS image sensor from Omnivision fits 3-mm-high modules, ultrathin-bezel notebooks, webcams, and IoT devices. This low-power sensor is well-suited for AI-based human presence detection,...
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Data center power supply delivers 8.5 kW
Navitas has developed a power supply unit (PSU) that is capable of producing 8.5 kW of output power with 98% efficiency. Aimed at AI and hyperscale data centers, the PSU achieves a power density of...
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GaN flyback switcher handles 1700 V
With a breakdown voltage of 1700 V, Power Integrations’ IMX2353F GaN switcher easily supports a nominal input voltage of 1000 VDC in a flyback configuration. It also achieves over 90% efficiency, while...
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