From Monolithic SoCs To Chiplets: A New Hardware Security Paradigm


Chiplet architectures are quickly becoming the dominant approach for building scalable, heterogeneous SoCs. By disaggregating a monolithic die into multiple interoperable chiplets, silicon designers gain flexibility in process node choices, reuse of proven functions, and faster time-to-market. At the same time, disaggregation breaks one of the most fundamental assumptions in traditional SoC sec... » read more

The Role Of Embedded Processors In Enabling Smarter Wireless Devices


Every modern wireless device is expected to be fast, intelligent, power-efficient and always connected. When engineers seek reliable ways to deliver that intelligence without adding unnecessary complexity, they quickly discover that the embedded processor is the starting point. Below, we’ll explore the role of embedded processors in enabling smarter wireless devices and how they support p... » read more

The True Cost Of CMMC Non-Compliance


If you’re in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), you’ve probably felt the shift: cybersecurity has moved from a contractual footnote to a deciding factor in who gets to compete. The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is the clearest signal yet that the Department of Defense (DoD) is moving away from “trust us” security and toward verified compliance. And in the face of ... » read more

Mixer Technology For Advanced Communications, Part 1: Mixer Basics


Mixers are a fundamental component of wireless communications, and their design constraints become increasingly stringent with the demands of next-generation systems such as 5G and 6G. To meet these requirements, RF designers must optimize networks to support ever-increasing data rates while addressing challenges such as signal losses at millimeter-wave frequencies and the noise susceptibility ... » read more

Consumer And Med Tech Mushroom As Quantum Closes In


Key Takeaways: Universities and companies are making devices inspired by biology and the human senses to help with health monitoring, semiconductor materials development, human-computer interfaces, and more. When this nascent technology becomes a viable product, government regulations will be needed to ensure consumer safety in tracking or treating their body and the environment. Qua... » read more

Securing UALink: Introducing A UALinkSec Security Module


By Dana Neustadter and Vincent van der Leest Over the next decade, artificial intelligence will dominate computing, driving profound changes in both hardware and software architectures. This transformation will reshape data center design and interconnect technologies, creating new opportunities for innovation. As AI workloads scale, the need for high-speed, low-latency communication between ... » read more

Scaling Ultra-Low-Power Edge Intelligence For Smart Devices


For decades, the data collection pipeline for sensors has been the exact same—measure, transmit, and process elsewhere. While it’s been a failproof method all these years, it’s also resulted in a large amount of energy consumption, meaning your smart watch could have a longer battery life. Neuronova is aiming to change things up. The company’s goal? Empowering the next generation of ... » read more

Wi-Fi 7 for IoT


Introduced in 2024, Wi Fi 7 delivers numerous PHY and MAC layer enhancements for high performance networking, including 320 MHz channels, 4096 QAM modulation, and up to eight spatial streams (8×8 MIMO). While these capabilities are important for access points and high throughput clients, they are less relevant to IoT devices, which typically operate at low data rates with small payloads, const... » read more

Navigating Software-Defined Vehicle Development


The automotive industry is experiencing a profound transformation as vehicles shift from primarily mechanical systems to high-performance, software-driven platforms. The emergence of Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs) is reshaping the value chain, requiring OEMs and their partners to rethink design, development, and validation strategies. This content outlines how convergence of silicon and sy... » read more

Flexible ICs, MEMS, Metal Oxides Solve Fresh Problems


Key Takeaways: Flexible ICs are durable and form-fitting, but they add manufacturing challenges to already complex processes, while printed flex sensors lack infrastructure. MEMS are finding new popularity in massively parallel systems, on one device, or in many devices distributed across a network. Metal oxide-based sensors are more scalable than those relying on photonic crystals, ... » read more

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