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The MIPS R2000: The Stanford RISC That Became the Textbook Pipeline

The MIPS R2000: The Stanford RISC That Became the Textbook Pipeline

John Hennessy's students designed a processor with no pipeline interlocks and left the hazards to the compiler. The commercial version taped out just before Thanksgiving 1985 and came back working 17 days later.


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Introduction to Pulse Code Modulation (PCM)

Introduction to Pulse Code Modulation (PCM)

PCM converts an analog signal into a bit stream by sampling, quantizing, and encoding. See how a 3-bit quantizer reduces each sample to one of 8 levels.


Designing Around the USB-C Bottleneck: A Three-Diode ESD Protection Strategy

Designing Around the USB-C Bottleneck: A Three-Diode ESD Protection Strategy

A USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 laptop port shows how matching TVS diode arrays to power, configuration, and data lines handles ESD without adding capacitance or board space.


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Learn How to Navigate Matter Certification

Learn How to Navigate Matter Certification

This webinar reviews the Matter certification process, from understanding the current Matter certification requirements to navigating the latest CSA tools and processes. Watch it on-demand now.


The PGA2311 Stereo Audio Volume Control: A High-Performance Digital Volume Board

The PGA2311 Stereo Audio Volume Control: A High-Performance Digital Volume Board

Featuring 0.0004% THD+N and a 120 dB dynamic range, this design drives 600 Ω loads directly via a 3-wire serial interface. Zero-crossing detection ensures click-free level steps.


Renesas Debuts Flagship RX MCUs on 22 nm Process With Embedded MRAM

Renesas Debuts Flagship RX MCUs on 22 nm Process With Embedded MRAM

The 600-MHz RX74M and RX74N more than double the performance of the RX72M and RX72N and swap embedded flash for MRAM.


News Nov 03, 2026 by Luke James
Zuken Bakes AI Into PCB Design to Free Up Designers for Creative Tasks

Zuken Bakes AI Into PCB Design to Free Up Designers for Creative Tasks

The new CR-8000 2026 platform brings AI enhancements for schematic automation, real-time validation, and layout acceleration.


News Nov 03, 2026 by Duane Benson
MediaTek Details Its Custom AI Silicon and AI PC Plans at NYC Dinner

MediaTek Details Its Custom AI Silicon and AI PC Plans at NYC Dinner

At a NYC press and analyst dinner, MediaTek executives described how the company's custom XPU works with NVIDIA and plans to move beyond the smartphone market.


News Nov 02, 2026 by Jake Hertz
Omnivision Intros Image Sensor Duo Targeting Industrial and Transportation

Omnivision Intros Image Sensor Duo Targeting Industrial and Transportation

The company has unveiled two global shutter CMOS image sensors with high-speed imaging, HDR and near-infrared capabilities for factory automation, intelligent…


News Nov 02, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Enter to Win an STM32 NUCLEO-WBA55CG Development Board

Enter to Win an STM32 NUCLEO-WBA55CG Development Board

Take your wireless designs further! Enter to win an STMicroelectronics NUCLEO-WBA55CG board, courtesy of Avnet Silica.


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SEPIC Topology for DC/DC Converters with Coupled and Uncoupled Inductors

SEPIC Topology for DC/DC Converters with Coupled and Uncoupled Inductors

Choosing the right inductor configuration can make a difference in power supply design. Discover practical insights to help optimize your next SEPIC converter.


5G NTN Takes Flight: A Deep Dive Into NR-NTN Technology and Testing Aspects

5G NTN Takes Flight: A Deep Dive Into NR-NTN Technology and Testing Aspects

This white paper provides insight into the technical foundations, standards evolution and test and measurement equipment needed to turn 5G NTN capabilities into…


Characterizing Parasitic Components in Power Converters

Characterizing Parasitic Components in Power Converters

This white paper provides an introduction to parasitics & illustrates how parasitics can impact passive components like capacitors, inductors, and resistors.…