Short circuiting the prototyping design cycle
Many companies and developers are moving to a “fail fast” philosophy. Getting an electronics product to market is significantly different than it was just 10 years ago. The two biggest…
Software-defined vehicles are here
The advent of software-defined vehicles signals big changes for semiconductor manufacturers. The automobile industry is seeing a seismic shift, transforming from internal combustion vehicles to ones with electrified drive trains…
Adapting to faster paced development cycles
Increasing complexity in embedded devices requires a smarter approach during software development. The level of complexity of embedded devices continues to increase unabated. At the same time, the pressure to…
IPC issues report: March Global Sentiment of the Electronics Supply Chain
Despite growing economic uncertainties, the electronics manufacturing industry remains upbeat. Per the IPC’s March 2023 Global Sentiment of the Electronics Supply Chain Report (https://bit.ly/42Wr9IU), the past month delivered another month of…
Micron to build memory megafab in New York
Leading-edge megafab will create nearly 50,000 New York jobs. Micron Technology, one of the world’s largest semiconductor companies and the only US-based manufacturer of memory, plans to invest up to $100…
Operational amplifiers for piezoelectric actuators
It’s important to follow sound principles with respect to any driving circuits used with these devices. Over the past few decades, the use of piezoelectric actuators has seen a growing…
Porting ML models to custom AI HW accelerators
DeGirum’s PySDK can help developers who wish to port ML models to custom HW. Upcoming hardware (HW) accelerators for edge artificial intelligence (AI) applications promise unprecedented efficiency in power, price,…
How optoelectronics is enabling personalized smart homes
Consumers have come to expect personalized experiences with everything they touch. Smart LEDs and sensor technologies are leading the way in customizing personal experiences in our homes, much like they’re…
Demystifying AI use in the electronics design chain
Generative artificial intelligence has entered the design engineering workplace. How will engineers use it and how will it impact the future of the profession? Hate or love it, generative artificial…
Ultrathin laptops sound off
How to get “big” audio from small speakers in ultrathin lap. The workplace environment continues to see unexpected and ongoing changes in how people use their laptops. Hybrid working has…