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December 28
- Top Stories of the Week: Dec. 23-27, 2024➀ Recap of the top tech news stories from December 23-27, 2024; ➁ Highlighting significant developments in the industry; ➂ Discussing the impact of these events on the market and technology trends.
December 24
- Die-Attach Process Dramatically Improves Waste-Heat Removal in Power Electronics➀ A new die-attach process is introduced; ➁ It promises to cool power devices up to 15X more efficiently; ➂ It reduces failure-inducing stresses caused by conventional sintering techniques.
December 21
- Top Stories of the Week: Dec. 16-20, 2024➀ Explore the top stories that made news this week; ➁ Stay updated with the latest developments; ➂ Don't miss out on the significant events that shaped the week.
December 19
- Cadence Rolls Out System Chiplet to Reorganize the SoC➀ Cadence has introduced a new system chiplet based on Arm; ➁ The article delves into the motivations behind this move; ➂ The Briefing series provides further insights.
December 14
- Top Stories of the Week: Dec. 9-13, 2024➀ Highlighted some of the top news stories from December 9 to 13, 2024; ➁ Covered major events and developments in various industries; ➂ Featured updates from technology, politics, and global affairs.
December 10
- Shielded Power Inductors Feature Low DCR with Flat Wire➀ Bourns introduces a new series of low-profile shielded power inductors; ➁ The inductors use flat wire windings for enhanced efficiency and reduced size; ➂ The improved design contributes to better overall performance.
December 7
- Top Stories of the Week: Dec. 2-6, 2024➀ Highlight the most significant news events of the week; ➁ Discuss the impact of these events on various sectors; ➂ Provide brief updates on major developments.
November 22
- Moving on to GaN Switches in Switch-Mode Power Supplies➀ The article discusses the promise of GaN switches for higher efficiency and power density in switch-mode power supplies (SMPS); ➁ It covers the readiness of this technology and its challenges; ➂ It provides an outlook on GaN switches potentially replacing silicon in SMPS.
November 19
- Over 3,500 New CAD Models of Interconnect Solutions Arrive to Help Speed Design➀ SnapMagic and Harwin collaborate to provide a wide range of downloadable CAD models, PCB footprints, and component libraries; ➁ The new models are aimed at speeding up the design process for engineers; ➂ The collaboration is expected to enhance efficiency in electronic design.
- Electronic Design’s Focus Amid Changing Times➀ Focuses on the digital transformation of Electronic Design; ➁ Discusses the shift from TechXchanges to Quick Polls; ➂ Highlights the continuous digitalization efforts of Electronic Design
November 16
- Top Stories of the Week: Nov. 11-15, 2024➀ Highlights of the week's top news stories; ➁ Significant events and developments; ➂ Impact on various industries
November 15
- How RTK Can Help Autonomous Vehicles See the World➀ Autonomous vehicles require precise location knowledge to become fully reliable; ➁ Real-time kinematic integration offers the necessary accuracy; ➂ This accuracy propels self-driving technology forward.
November 12
- Adding Soft-Core RISC-V to FPGAs Improves Programmability➀ FPGAs can be made more programmable by integrating a soft-core RISC-V processor; ➁ Loren Hobbs from Bluespec discusses the implementation of this concept; ➂ The benefits of improved programmability are highlighted.
November 9
- Toshiba’s New Ownership and Future➀ Toshiba has been taken private; ➁ Led by Japan Industrial Partners; ➂ Recent transaction
November 5
- 11 Myths About Electric-Vehicle Batteries➀ Discuss the most common misconceptions about EV batteries; ➁ Explore the wireless BMS as a promising new technology in the EV industry
November 2
- Top Stories of the Week: Oct. 28-Nov. 1, 2024➀ Review the major tech news from the past week; ➁ Highlight key events and announcements; ➂ Discuss the impact and implications of these news on the industry
- Examining EV Charging Infrastructure Issues➀ Discussing the challenges faced in electric-vehicle charging infrastructure; ➁ Analyzing the impact on energy consumption and sustainability; ➂ Exploring potential solutions and future developments in the field.
October 30
- Liquid Cooling Dials Down AI Supercomputer Heat➀ Large clusters of GPUs consume significant power and require an effective cooling system; ➁ The xAI Colossus addresses this need; ➂ It provides a cooling solution for AI supercomputers.
October 29
- Scalable Hardware Integration Empowers AI-Based Edge Solutions➀ The Synaptics Astra platform simplifies edge AI deployment; ➁ It combines scalable hardware, unified software, and open-source AI; ➂ This integration empowers AI-based edge solutions.
October 26
- Top Stories of the Week: Oct. 21-25, 2024➀ Highlights of the news stories from the past week; ➁ Major events and developments; ➂ Impact and analysis of the news
- What’s the Difference Between Soft NoC Tiling and Hard Tiling?➀ Soft NoC tiling is supported by Arteris's FlexNoC, designed for AI and multicore chips; ➁ It differs from hard tiling in its flexibility and adaptability; ➂ Hard tiling is less flexible and is typically used for specific chip layouts.
October 25
- Dealing with Diagnostics, Documentation, and Debugging➀ The importance of documentation is addressed; ➁ Editor Bill Wong discusses heating issues for home and server systems.
- The 7 Habits of Highly Successful SPICE Designers➀ Mike Engelhardt, an experienced SPICE designer, offers valuable insights into best practices for drawing schematics; ➁ His advice inadvertently leads our Analog Editor to discuss the use of leading zeroes; ➂ The focus is on improving the efficiency and accuracy of SPICE-based circuit simulations.
October 18
- Human Cyborg Gets Documentary Detailing His Journey of Augmentation➀ Neil Harbisson, the world's first recognized cyborg, is featured in a new documentary; ➁ The documentary challenges the boundaries of human augmentation; ➂ The focus is on Harbisson's journey of personal augmentation.
October 17
- Industry’s First Automotive SSD Based on 8th-Generation V-NAND➀ Samsung's new PCIe 4.0 solid-state disk is said to be the fastest in its class; ➁ It integrates Vertical NAND technology, a 5-nm controller, and an SLC mode option; ➂ The SLC mode is designed to handle on-device AI.
- Post-Quantum Cryptology: How Secure Memory Can Protect Against Vulnerabilities➀ Prepare for the quantum computing era and its cybersecurity risks; ➁ Discuss the role of post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and secure-memory solutions; ➂ Explain how these technologies protect industries and supply chains.
October 12
- Top Stories of the Week: Oct. 7-11, 2024➀ Explore the top news stories of the week; ➁ Highlight significant events and developments; ➂ Stay informed about the latest happenings in the world.
October 9
- Tiny, Magnetically Tuned YIG GHz Filter Eschews Static Power➀ This micromachined YIG-based filter uses magnetic spin waves for low-power, continuous frequency tuning; ➁ The filter eschews static power; ➂ The technology leverages magnetic spin waves to achieve its low-power operation.
October 8
- Advanced Lithium-Cell Formation Device Increases EV and Grid Battery Life by 50%➀ Unico's advanced battery-cell formation device increases the life of lithium cells by 50%; ➁ The device features a 4-channel, 5-V, 300-A configuration; ➂ Gigafactories can produce lithium cells with higher throughput.
October 5
- Top Stories of the Week: Sept. 30-Oct. 4, 2024➀ Explore the top news stories from the past week; ➁ Stay updated with the latest developments; ➂ Don't miss out on the significant events and trends shaping the week.