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Boost the Power Delivery Potential of USB-C Ports with Protection Switches

Boost the Power Delivery Potential of USB-C Ports with Protection Switches

Learn how innovative technologies like protection switches will be crucial in transitioning to high-power delivery of USB-C ports.


From Tracking Filters to Demodulation: Exploring the Applications of PLLs

From Tracking Filters to Demodulation: Exploring the Applications of PLLs

In this article, we'll learn about several key applications of PLLs in communication systems, including tracking filters, frequency and phase modulation, and FM and AM demodulation.


Rohm Announces Compact Wireless Charging Chipset for Wearables

Rohm Announces Compact Wireless Charging Chipset for Wearables

The new NFC wireless charging chipset uses 13.56-MHz technology and an MCU-free architecture to simplify wireless power integration in ultra-compact wearable devices, such as smart rings.


News 9 hours ago by Austin Futrell
Testpoint Manager

Testpoint Manager

Design for test with confidence using Altium Testpoint Manager, a centralized solution for assigning and managing PCB testpoints with speed and precision. Explore how to improve test coverage, reduce debugging time and streamline the path…


Understanding Wi-Fi 8: Unmatched Reliability, Efficiency and Speed

Understanding Wi-Fi 8: Unmatched Reliability, Efficiency and Speed

Learn about Wi-Fi 8 features, upcoming test challenges and solutions for the latest standards, including a live demo with Rohde & Schwarz instruments.


Cisco Introduces a Universal Quantum Switch for Quantum Networking

Cisco Introduces a Universal Quantum Switch for Quantum Networking

Cisco designed the Universal Quantum Switch to connect quantum systems using different encoding methods, marking a major step toward scalable quantum networking over existing telecom infrastructure.


News May 14, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Edge AI Development Is a Lifecycle Problem

Edge AI Development Is a Lifecycle Problem

Edge AI success is limited by memory and power. Fragmented tools cause failures. Learn how a cohesive, full-lifecycle approach unifying design and deployment is…


New Connectors Focus on AI Memory, Rugged Power, and Sealed USB Designs

New Connectors Focus on AI Memory, Rugged Power, and Sealed USB Designs

Attend, Samtec, and Same Sky have recently introduced new connectors that target modular AI memory integration, compact high-current interconnects, and…


News May 13, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Altera Intros Upgrade of FPGA AI Suite Enabling Determinism for Physical AI

Altera Intros Upgrade of FPGA AI Suite Enabling Determinism for Physical AI

The new version of FPGA AI Suite is designed to accelerate trained AI models into FPGAs


News May 13, 2026 by Duane Benson
Broadcom Targets Mass-Market Broadband With 10G PON and Wi-Fi 8 SoCs

Broadcom Targets Mass-Market Broadband With 10G PON and Wi-Fi 8 SoCs

Three new chips pair a cost-optimized fiber gateway processor with single-die dual-band Wi-Fi 8 radios, aiming to bring the latest wireless standard to…


News May 12, 2026 by Luke James
Europe’s Chip Ambitions: Why the EU’s Semi Strategy May Fall Short

Europe’s Chip Ambitions: Why the EU’s Semi Strategy May Fall Short

An audit finds that the European Chips Act is "very unlikely" to hit the 20% global market target by 2030, citing fragmented funding, slow progress on FOAKs, and…


News May 12, 2026 by Gordon Feller
How SoC Integration Impacts SMT Assembly Yield

How SoC Integration Impacts SMT Assembly Yield

Learn how SoC integration impacts SMT assembly yield, from fine-pitch BGA challenges and package warpage to reflow profiling and inspection strategies.


SiTime Reveals MEMS Timing Device for AI Data Center GPU Optimization

SiTime Reveals MEMS Timing Device for AI Data Center GPU Optimization

The MEMS-based oscillator delivers less than 1 nanosecond of time synchronization accuracy for AI clusters.


News May 11, 2026 by Jake Hertz
Intel and US Semi Fabrication Gets Huge Boost on Rumors from SpaceX, Apple

Intel and US Semi Fabrication Gets Huge Boost on Rumors from SpaceX, Apple

SpaceX’s proposed Terafab and Apple's preliminary discussions indicate escalating pressure to expand domestic semiconductor production.


News May 11, 2026 by Jake Hertz