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Nonlinearities

So… Who’s This New Analog Guy at Electronic Design?

After about a decade, Analog again has a technology editor. In the initial entry of his bimonthly “Nonlinearities” blog,” Andy Turudic introduces himself and briefly outlines ...
Empower Semiconductor
Power

Voltage-Regulator ICs Close the Power Gap with Next-Gen Chips

Empower Semiconductor is trying to tackle the difficulties of power delivery with what the startup calls the integrated voltage regulator.
Tula Technology
Automotive

Increasing EV Powertrain Efficiency Without Rare-Earth Materials

Similar to Dynamic Skip Fire tech for diesel engines, Tula’s Dynamic Motor Drive intermittently operates the motor at high efficiency to deliver torque while minimizing losses...
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Embedded

Top Strategies to Improve Microcontroller Security (Part 2) (Download)

Read this article online. Strong security requires a strong foundation. Before the MCU can secure the entire system, it must secure itself. While it’s vital to determine...
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Embedded

Top Strategies to Improve Microcontroller Security (Part 2)

From isolation measures to secure and first-stage bootloaders to DOTF, engineers can opt for a range of solutions to better safeguard their MCUs from outside threats.
IoT

Advances in IoT Security: Enhanced Crypto Standards and High-Power Processing

New silicon and components continue to push the edge of IoT, bringing higher measures of security to devices and systems.
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Machine Learning

Speculations on AI, Co-Evolution, and the Future of Our Species

Humans have long used tools to extend our own capabilities. But are some of those tools using us to do the same?
Tero Vesalainen | Dreamstime.com
Machine Learning

Quick Poll: How Are You Using Generative AI and LLMs?

Do you use large language models in generative AI, and if so, what is their main function?
Power

A Tale of Two Schottkys and Two Rare-Earth-Free Motors

PowerBites offers insights on two new rare earth-free electric-motor architectures, the latest power components, and news that California's grid is now spending significant periods...
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Engineering on Friday

"Secrets of the Octopus" by James Cameron is a Scientific Triumph

The series, helmed by James Cameron, explores just how intelligent an octopus can be, using state-of-the-art technology.