May 20, 2024 - Electronic Design Today

In Part 1, we explore the benefits of miniaturization and the five main challenges it introduces in PCB assembly.

The simple-in-theory, but harder-to-implement, resistor-based current-sensing challenge is eased by a precision amplifier.

In the first of three parts, Andy hypothesizes that the K2-W Analog Computer Op Amp’s design has some unrevealed mad science in its input-stage design.

This week's PowerBites looks at advances occurring in less-obvious regions of the power sector, plus surprising news about the quiet boom occurring in grid-scale energy storage...

The high-efficiency switching power supply has become a staple ingredient in many of today’s electronic systems. What are its origins and how has it evolved over the decades?

Regulations for IoT continue to evolve in the U.S. and around the world, as governments worldwide implement security laws to protect consumer privacy in the expanding IoT landscape...

The hybrid power inverter proposed by STMicroelectronics integrates SiC MOSFETs and IGBTs to boost power efficiency for less.

An advanced IC from STMicroelectronics gives the “very old dog” of RS-485 interfacing some very new tricks.

Discover how the ROS community is addressing the communication challenges posed by the rapid growth of mobile robots and gain insight into what some consider the best alternate...

While it’s no longer the premier computer graphics application, CAD is as important as ever.

A look behind OpenTitan, the world’s first commercial-grade open-source chip, and how it could change the landscape of hardware security.

Semiconductor manufacturing is essential to a range of operations. By utilizing time-sensitive networking, semiconductor manufacturers can future-proof their factory with transparent...

Integrating two free configurable current-sense amps, the L99H92 is designed to drive four external N-channel MOSFET transistors in single H-bridge or dual independent half-bridge...

Can RISC-V meet ISO 26262 standards and reshape the automotive industry when it comes to functional safety? The latest trends suggest it’s already happening.

Discover how innovations in calibration technology are revolutionizing precision and efficiency across industries.

Learn why calibrating your battery tester is essential for maintaining accuracy and peak performance. What are the risks of neglecting calibration and how does it impact the test...