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Software

Proprietary RTOS APIs Impede Development

Open standard RTOS application programming interfaces, such as POSIX pthread, help enhance software development.
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Machine Learning

Bigger Might Not Be Better When It Comes to AI on the Edge

Right-sizing hardware to balance performance, power consumption, and cost enables machine learning to run on resource-constrained platforms.
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Power

In Pursuit of Robust, Higher-Speed Power Designs with GaN

Gallium-nitride power designs have triple the power of silicon with half the weight and size, plus the added bonus of 20X the speed of silicon.
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How to Boost Speed and Efficiency for High-Transient Automotive Apps

A coupled inductor was developed using the Notch CL structure to help optimize performance for an automotive application with very low output voltage and aggressive load transient...
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Analog

Noise Reduction is Crucial to Mixed-Signal ASIC Design Success (Part 1)

Understanding the problem and possible solutions helps designers produce ICs in which noise performance doesn't hamper functionality.
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Power

Automotive Lighting Requires Reliable EMI Control

A key concern within the automotive industry is ensuring electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), which involves the seamless operation of electronic systems without interference....
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Embedded

Multi-Terabit Interconnect Solutions for AI/ML Data Centers

Three types of interconnects help to address multi-terabit interconnect challenges: copper, optical, and a newer alternative, RF transmission over plastic cable (e-Tube).
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Designing Robust and Reliable Systems

Cost-effective strategies and best practices for designing robust and reliable electronics, ensuring longevity and performance without increasing product cost.
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Test & Measurement

EMC Testing: Can It Untangle the Future of In-Car Connectivity?

As the connectivity requirements in modern cars shift up to multi-gig speeds, even more rigorous testing will be required to ensure electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).
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Power

An Introduction to Hybrid-Electric Aircraft (Part 1)

Hybrid-electric propulsion systems could dramatically cut aircraft CO2 emissions and operating costs while serving as a "technology bridge" to the development of practical all...