EDN: Electronic Design Network
edn-com.bsky.social
EDN: Electronic Design Network
@edn-com.bsky.social
3D ultrasonic sensor improves robot safety

Sonair’s 3D ultrasonic sensor enables 360° obstacle detection using acoustic detection and ranging (ADAR) for safe AMR navigation.
3D ultrasonic sensor improves robot safety
Sonair’s 3D ultrasonic sensor enables 360° obstacle detection using acoustic detection and ranging (ADAR) for safe AMR navigation.
www.edn.com
May 8, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Clock generator boosts GPS accuracy

With a built-in MEMS resonator, SiTime’s Symphonic SiT30100 mobile clock generator replaces up to four discrete timing devices.
Clock generator boosts GPS accuracy
With a built-in MEMS resonator, SiTime’s Symphonic SiT30100 mobile clock generator replaces up to four discrete timing devices.
www.edn.com
May 8, 2025 at 11:00 PM
SiC MOSFETs reinforce system longevity

Navitas Semiconductor’s latest GeneSiC MOSFETs exceed AEC-Q101 standards, extending lifetime in automotive and industrial systems.
SiC MOSFETs reinforce system longevity
Navitas Semiconductor’s latest GeneSiC MOSFETs exceed AEC-Q101 standards, extending lifetime in automotive and industrial systems.
www.edn.com
May 8, 2025 at 11:00 PM
High-power laser diode targets bio diagnostics

Designed for life science applications, the PLT5 488HB_EP cyan laser diode from ams OSRAM delivers 300 mW of output power at 488 nm.
High-power laser diode targets bio diagnostics
Designed for life science applications, the PLT5 488HB_EP cyan laser diode from ams OSRAM delivers 300 mW of output power at 488 nm.
www.edn.com
May 8, 2025 at 11:00 PM
SiC JFETs enhance system reliability under stress

CoolSiC JFETs from Infineon provide low conduction losses and robust turn-off behavior for solid-state protection and power distribution.
SiC JFETs enhance system reliability under stress
CoolSiC JFETs from Infineon provide low conduction losses and robust turn-off behavior for solid-state protection and power distribution.
www.edn.com
May 8, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Convert digital square waves to analog sawtooth waveforms
Converting square-waves into saw-teeth
Using a flying capacitor converts digital square waves into analog sawtooth waveforms, removing the need for a negative rail.
www.edn.com
May 8, 2025 at 2:01 PM
SGS-TÜV certifies Infineon’s SEMPER NOR flash memory
NOR flash memory certified for ASIL-D functional safety
SGS-TÜV has validated SEMPER NOR flash for automotive applications' most stringent safety performance.
www.edn.com
May 8, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Revealing the infrasonic underworld cheaply, Part 2

A standard electret microphone can detect sub-audio "sounds" when some simple equalization circuitry is added.
Revealing the infrasonic underworld cheaply, Part 2
A standard electret microphone can detect sub-audio "sounds" when some simple equalization circuitry is added.
www.edn.com
May 6, 2025 at 2:14 PM
The Value of Electronic Design Automation (EDA)
A short primer on EDA’s value in IC design
The ultimate value that the EDA industry delivers to the global semiconductor industry is almost incalculable.
www.edn.com
May 6, 2025 at 10:09 AM
The disassembly of Walmart’s onn. full HD streaming device
Walmart’s onn. full HD streaming device: Still not thick, just don’t call it a stick
Inconsistent generational naming only leads to confusion, and then there’s that seemingly unconventional DRAM capacity…
www.edn.com
May 5, 2025 at 2:20 PM
How EMIB-T is intrinsically linked to high-speed chiplet designs
Intel ups the advanced packaging ante with EMIB-T
Embedded Multi-die Interconnect Bridge-T (EMIB-T) is a TSV-based EMIB implementation for advanced packaging.
www.edn.com
May 5, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Gate driver enables flexible EV inverter design

The STGAP4S isolated automotive gate driver from ST connects to an external MOSFET-based push-pull buffer to scale gate current capability.
Gate driver enables flexible EV inverter design
The STGAP4S isolated automotive gate driver from ST connects to an external MOSFET-based push-pull buffer to scale gate current capability.
www.edn.com
May 2, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Reminiscing about 60-year-old 2N3904 transistor
Why is the 2N3904 transistor still up after 60 years?
Here is a closer look at why old transistors and op-amps are still up and running after decades of their launch.
www.edn.com
May 2, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Nexperia shrinks Schottky footprint with CFP2-HP

Sixteen planar Schottky diodes for automotive and industrial use are now available from Nexperia in compact CFP2-HP packages.
Nexperia shrinks Schottky footprint with CFP2-HP
Sixteen planar Schottky diodes for automotive and industrial use are now available from Nexperia in compact CFP2-HP packages.
www.edn.com
May 1, 2025 at 5:42 PM
SiC MOSFETs trim on-resistance and gate losses

Infineon’s 750-V CoolSiC G2 MOSFETs enhance system efficiency and power density in automotive and industrial power conversion.
SiC MOSFETs trim on-resistance and gate losses
Infineon’s 750-V CoolSiC G2 MOSFETs enhance system efficiency and power density in automotive and industrial power conversion.
www.edn.com
May 1, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Rectifiers meet automotive quality standards

Taiwan Semiconductor offers two series of HV rectifiers, both manufactured to AEC-Q101 standards for reliable automotive performance.
Rectifiers meet automotive quality standards
Taiwan Semiconductor offers two series of HV rectifiers, both manufactured to AEC-Q101 standards for reliable automotive performance.
www.edn.com
May 1, 2025 at 5:42 PM
EDA firms unveil product roadmap for Intel 18A node
EDA powerhouses align offerings with Intel’s 18A node
Large EDA outfits are prominent in Intel’s Foundry’s quest to build a viable ecosystem of design tools and IPs.
www.edn.com
May 1, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Are you willing to reconsider low-side current sensing?
Do you use low-side current sensing?
High-side current sensing gets a lot of attention, but that doesn’t mean low-side sensing should be ignored.
www.edn.com
May 1, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Data center supply and processor rail-monitoring solutions
Power Tips #140: Designing a data center power architecture with supply and processor rail-monitoring solutions
Exploring supply and processor rail-monitoring solutions that support the entire data center power architecture.
www.edn.com
April 30, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Confusing graphs, how many lines are too many?
Clearing out the data clutter
Frequent Design Idea (DI) contributor, Christopher Paul, runs into a data visualization problem when working on a new personal DI project.
www.edn.com
April 30, 2025 at 1:28 PM
AI solutions for RCA challenges in firmware development
Firmware development: Redefining root cause analysis with AI
Here is a look at root cause analysis (RCA) challenges in firmware development and their AI-powered solutions.
www.edn.com
April 30, 2025 at 8:51 AM
An AI assistant for test and measurement applications
LabVIEW gets an AI makeover with Nigel’s launch
The new AI assistant will allow LabVIEW and TestStand users to analyze code, get suggestions, and ask questions.
www.edn.com
April 29, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Precision programmable current sink

Making a precision programmable current sink by floating the long-forgotten anode pin of the TL431 voltage regulator.
Precision programmable current sink
Making a precision programmable current sink by floating the long-forgotten anode pin of the TL431 voltage regulator.
www.edn.com
April 29, 2025 at 2:05 PM