ST Extends USB Fast Charging over USB-C to Embedded Applications
ST is facilitating modernization of battery-powered products to capture the advantages of the latest USB PD technology including faster charging…
USB Type-C port implementation challenges and design solutions
USB from 1.1 to 3.2 and Beyond First launched in 1996, the universal serial bus (USB) unified the roles of…
New MIPI RF front end spec takes 5G beyond mobile
The MIPI Alliance has released version 3.0 of its RF front end (RFFE) specification which will enable more rapid and…
Improving haptic feedback with piezoelectric transducers
Introduction to piezoelectric haptics provides the pros and cons of each and details piezoelectric transducer principles, theory, and modelling along…
Radar sensors for Automotive
Capable of supporting a range of new features and functions, 77 GHz automotive radar systems have a promising future.
Another Step Towards Voice-Control Proficiency
XMOS just introduced its XVF3510 next-generation voice processor, which can pluck an individual voice out of a crowded audio landscape…
Blog: Expect the Unexpected with Control Systems
The designers never considered what would happen if someone activated the locking mechanism whilst the fridge was already in the…
Privacy Concerns with Voice Assistants
Voice interfaces are only going to get more common, and there is a great market opportunity for those vendors that…
JEDEC’s Signaling Protocol Makes Flash Reset Simpler
The industry standards body JEDEC has defined a serial reset protocol that avoids the need for a dedicated reset pin.
Welding and Bonding in Medical Design
Some welding and bonding technologies are best suited to Class III devices, while others offer more to wearables and other…