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France’s Drive to Rebuild a Native Semiconductor Industry

France’s Drive to Rebuild a Native Semiconductor Industry

France’s Électronique 2030 program commits €5B+ to revitalize its semiconductor industry. Learn the details of this ambitious effort, and the market challenges it’s facing.


News Jun 11, 2026 by Gordon Feller
Intel Outfits New Xeon Processors, Networking, and GPUs for Agentic AI

Intel Outfits New Xeon Processors, Networking, and GPUs for Agentic AI

At Computex, Intel described the CPU as the control plane for agentic workloads, pairing new processors and network controllers with fresh details on its inference GPU.


News Jun 05, 2026 by Luke James
Siemens Intros AI-Powered Library Characterizer to Speed IC Design

Siemens Intros AI-Powered Library Characterizer to Speed IC Design

New characterization software delivers 7x throughput gains by combining a predictive AI engine with a purpose-built SPICE simulator.


News Jun 02, 2026 by Luke James
Bricking Proof: Designing Safety-Critical RTL for eFuse Controllers

Bricking Proof: Designing Safety-Critical RTL for eFuse Controllers

An RTL glitch in an eFuse controller can permanently brick costly silicon. This article covers defense-in-depth FSM design, redundant watchdogs, and formal SVA verification.


Accurate High-Voltage Measurement with the Vishay ISO-AC-VSAO Reference Design | Tech Guide

Accurate High-Voltage Measurement with the Vishay ISO-AC-VSAO Reference Design | Tech Guide

In this Tech Guide, learn how the Vishay ISO-AC-VSAO Reference Design enables accurate, isolated high-voltage AC measurement. Watch now to get started!


From Tracking Filters to Demodulation: Exploring the Applications of PLLs

From Tracking Filters to Demodulation: Exploring the Applications of PLLs

In this article, we'll learn about several key applications of PLLs in communication systems, including tracking filters, frequency and phase modulation, and FM and AM demodulation.


Europe’s Chip Ambitions: Why the EU’s Semi Strategy May Fall Short

Europe’s Chip Ambitions: Why the EU’s Semi Strategy May Fall Short

An audit finds that the European Chips Act is "very unlikely" to hit the 20% global market target by 2030, citing fragmented funding, slow progress on FOAKs, and fierce international competition.


News May 12, 2026 by Gordon Feller
Intel and US Semi Fabrication Gets Huge Boost on Rumors from SpaceX, Apple

Intel and US Semi Fabrication Gets Huge Boost on Rumors from SpaceX, Apple

SpaceX’s proposed Terafab and Apple's preliminary discussions indicate escalating pressure to expand domestic semiconductor production.


News May 11, 2026 by Jake Hertz
Class AB vs. Class D: Understanding the Trade-Offs for Piezo Driver Design

Class AB vs. Class D: Understanding the Trade-Offs for Piezo Driver Design

In this article, we explore when to choose a Class AB or Class D output stage for your piezo amplifier design. We'll also examine the Class D stage's power supply requirements.


Understanding the Hogge Detector and the Triwave Solution

Understanding the Hogge Detector and the Triwave Solution

The Hogge phase detector plays multiple roles in CDR circuits. In this article, we'll explore the Hogge detector's behavior, highlight its main drawbacks, and introduce a different configuration that addresses them.


Design and Performance of the Class D Output Stage for Piezo Drivers

Design and Performance of the Class D Output Stage for Piezo Drivers

In this article, we explore the operation of a Class D stage with a capacitive load and how it can be used in piezo amplifier design.


HDLs Are Software (and It’s Crazy We’re Still Arguing About It)

HDLs Are Software (and It’s Crazy We’re Still Arguing About It)

HDLs are formal descriptions of behavior, making them software by definition. Modernizing these outdated tools is key to making FPGA development more accessible and productive for all engineers.


Operation of a Linear Phase Detector for Clock and Data Recovery

Operation of a Linear Phase Detector for Clock and Data Recovery

Learn how the Hogge detector addresses the challenges of clock and data recovery (CDR) for data signals with limited clock information.


Evaluating the Class AB Output Stage for Piezo Driver Design

Evaluating the Class AB Output Stage for Piezo Driver Design

We examine the basic requirements of piezoelectric amplifiers and how Class AB operation can meet them.


Altera Agilex™ 5 FPGAs & SoCs | Digital Datasheet

Altera Agilex™ 5 FPGAs & SoCs | Digital Datasheet

Altera Agilex™ 5 FPGAs and SoCs deliver a powerful balance of high performance, low power, and compact design for modern embedded and edge computing applications. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Introduction to Clock and Data Recovery

Introduction to Clock and Data Recovery

Learn how PLLs enable communication in which a clock signal is not transmitted with the data. We’ll look specifically at return-to-zero (RZ) and non-return-to-zero (NRZ) data formats.


Decisions Ahead for the Next Generation of Advanced Packaging

Decisions Ahead for the Next Generation of Advanced Packaging

Advanced packaging is at a crossroads due to AI demand. Learn the four emerging paths—CoWoS, CoPoS, glass-core, and CoWoP—and how to choose the right one for your multi-die system design.


Preventing Runt Pulses in Phase/Frequency Detectors

Preventing Runt Pulses in Phase/Frequency Detectors

This article explains the importance of incorporating delay into the feedback path of a phase/frequency detector (PFD) and examines its effect on performance.


Introduction to Phase/Frequency Detectors

Introduction to Phase/Frequency Detectors

Learn how using a phase/frequency detector (PFD) in place of a phase detector improves the acquisition range of a PLL.


Infineon MOTIX™ TLE9189QUW | Fast Facts

Infineon MOTIX™ TLE9189QUW | Fast Facts

Build your next motor-control solution with Infineon’s MOTIX TLE9189QUW. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!