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The digital low-dropout (LDO) linear regulator is one of the latest innovations in the power industry, bringing telemetry and adjustability to a linear power supply in a very ...
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Vertical scaling is vital to increasing the storage density of 3D NAND. According to imec, airgap integration and charge trap layer separation are the keys to unlocking it.
Solid-state cooling technologies could deliver much higher efficiencies and reliability than the refrigeration systems that have dominated the $272B market for nearly a century...
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Andy recommends favorite resources for basic op amp circuits and includes a portion of TI's AN-20. Test your knowledge with our op amp quiz; answer explanations are included.

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Objective Analysis’ Jim Handy provides insight into the growth of chiplets.
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Renesas 365 is a web-based design tool that goes from system design through software development.
How can chiplets address the ever-increasing compute demands of SoCs and processors?
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More of This Week's Articles

The Featured Articles above are just some of the content that is new this week on Electronic Design. Check out the rest here. 

NVIDIA’s RTX Pro 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition delivers a significant performance boost compared to its predecessor.
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ST’s new rugged IGBTs offer high efficiency, reliability, and low cost for induction heaters and cookers, microwave ovens, and other value-conscious applications.
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The resistor, developed by Stackpole, addresses the demands of modern power-management and control designs.
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The meteoric rise of NVIDIA’s GPU technology in accelerating AI has captivated the world and, in the process, given rise to persistent myths. This article tackles 11 of the most...
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By using a special technique to produce very wide loop bandwidths in high-frequency PLLs, it’s possible to achieve very low phase noise in indirect (PLL) synthesizers rivaling...
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STMicroelectronics’ space-rated point-of-load converters leverage SOI technology and automotive best practices to create robust, affordable devices to power LEO satellites.
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DaaS looks to become a reliable delivery option for applications within industries ranging from logistics to agriculture to healthcare.
The company is expanding its “GaN ecosystem” with a new family of 650-V GaN power FETs, which feature a silicon-compatible gate for flexibility and simplicity.
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Today’s EDA tools aren’t just faster and more efficient, they’re reshaping how engineers design, verify, and push complex silicon into production.
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Developed in a joint effort with NVIDIA, Cadence’s Dynamic Power Analysis (DPA) tool will assist engineers in creating more energy-efficient hardware.
With a range extender, drivers can take advantage of electromobility without having to sacrifice the flexibility of a classic combustion engine or plug-in hybrid vehicle.
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The Flite Fest model airplane festival attracts thousands of DIY aviation enthusiasts who use advances in materials and electronics to push the limits of their own creativity ...
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Infineon’s radiation-tolerant 60-V P-channel MOSFET offers a cost-effective option for LEO satellites and other “NewSpace” applications.
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Part 2 presents more of the latest EDA tools that engineers can use to handle bigger chips, tighter nodes, and shorter schedules without signing off on quality.
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Researchers take another step in making materials that can detect and heal their own “injuries.”
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Design for manufacturability is more important than ever for EV systems, and it can have side benefits as a framework for quality and reliability.
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The new e-fuse from Alpha and Omega Semiconductor supports up to 60 A of circuit protection for power rails in data centers and telecom infrastructure.
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With next-generation superchips operating at 2,800 W and beyond, liquid cooling has become a critical component in data centers and AI factories. This article lays to rest some...
See how xMEMS Labs’ piezoMEMS technology moves air and fluids.
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RS-232 was a ubiquitous serial interface that still has its uses.
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Vibe coding may be taking programming by storm, but it could be a dark day for embedded systems.
NVIDIA’s Jetson Thor pushes the envelope for embedded AI hardware.
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Infotainment systems have become the dominant attack vector for hackers targeting SDVs in 2025. These breaches enable attackers to steal personal data and gain direct control ...

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These articles were chosen by the editors at Electronic Design that complement the new articles above. They are included in our regular newsletters. 

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Process industries need accurate, real-time control systems that are failure-proof and degradation-resistant, emphasizing design and component choices within cost limits.
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This article details the architecture of the cybersecurity conflict and offers recommendations for how to tilt the scales in favor of the good guys.
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Explore automotive SoC power-tree design based on point-of-load converters and how to choose the right converters for the different power rails in the device.
This article takes an in-depth look at a systematic framework for the analysis of cellular-network protocols, involving a 4G LTE example, to enhance security.
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GLINDA is designed to listen for specific infrasound frequencies emitted by tornadoes, even hours before their formation.
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Silicon capacitors are trending up when it comes to high-performance decoupling. Learn more about how these components could help optimize the “last inch” of power delivery to...
This first article in “The Cryptography Handbook” addresses the escalating need for cryptography in this ever-more connected world.
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Power faults in industrial automation equipment can throw a wrench into productivity and profitability plans. But proper circuit protection with highly integrated ICs can prevent...
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Ada was built to interface with embedded devices. Learn about the Size aspect and attribute, register overlays, and the svd2ada Ada binding generator.
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The Millennium M2000 supercomputer taps NVIDIA’s Blackwell GPUs to crush simulation workloads and redline the possibilities in design and engineering.
The company rolled out Calibre 3D Thermal to help deliver fast and accurate die-level thermal analysis of 3D IC designs.
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What’s the right PCB to implement for your device? One must weigh various factors, including layer structure, materials used such as copper-clad laminate, and, of course, circuit...
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New high-accuracy, high-stability op amps from STMicroelectronics, targeting automotive applications, work in temps up to 175°C.
Chopper-stabilized op amps constantly correct low-frequency errors across the inputs of the amplifier, making them attractive alternatives to conventional op amps in many industrial...
Primer on Operational Amplifier basics: what's inside, How they're used, architectural differences.
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Storm chasers get up close and personal with an EF4 tornado, firing a rocket into the vortex to gain insight into its elusive nature.
Pyxel is a robot dog that very young programmers can use as a graphical programming language.
A video interview with the "Father of Ethernet," which is part of the Voices of Ethernet series.
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Learn about key strategies for testing a PCB design at the system and component level, including the effective deployment of test points.
PCB layout is not as straightforward as one might think—there is an art form to being effective.
Altair's Chief Product and Strategy Officer, Brett Chouinard, talks about design challenges in electric-vehicle development.
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With more than 70,000 wind turbines supplying power to millions of homes during harsh conditions, it’s important to employ the latest safety techniques to keep them running strong...
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The robotic hand can detach from the arm and move independently on its own to grasp objects and carry them back to the arm.
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“Engineer at the Movies” takes on “Supercell,” a storm-chasing family endeavor coupled with fantastic storms and factual technology.
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