Embeddable IP enables Wi-Fi 7 connectivity
Ceva is bolstering its RivieraWaves portfolio of wireless connectivity IP with Wi-Fi 7 IP for high-end consumer and industrial IoT applications. Incorporating both PHY and MAC functions, the Wi-Fi 7 IP is available now for access points, with…
Gated 555 astable hits the ground running
The classic and versatile 555 finds its way into many low to moderate frequency oscillator applications. Some of these require the ability to selectively gate oscillation on and off on demand and the 555’s RESET pin can conveniently be used…
Dissecting a POTS-dependent smart home device
Products generally fail in the marketplace, I’ve noticed over the years, for one (or multiple) of a few reasons. Sometimes the fundamental idea is solid, but the implementation is poor. Sometimes both the idea and implementation are solid,…
2023: Is it just me, or was this year especially crazy?
As any of you who’ve already seen my precursor “2024 Look Ahead” piece may remember, we’ve intentionally flipped the ordering of these two end-of-year writeups once again this year. This time, I’ll be looking back over 2023: for historical…
Exploring software-defined radio (without the annoying RF)—Part 2
Editor’s Note: See Part 1 here
In the last installment we looked at the ultrasonic hardware used in the development of a software designed ultrasonic data transmission system we are calling the SDU-X.
In this second, and last, installment…
TSMC reaffirms path to 1-nm node by 2030 on track
TSMC, while reaffirming its commitment to launch the 1-nm fabrication process in due time, is confident it will overcome technological and financial challenges all the way to 2030. The Hsinchu, Taiwan-based foundry showcased its technology roadmap…
