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

Optimize Digital Payloads With Radiation Hardened GaN


As the demand for greater communication bandwidth continues to grow, next-generation satellites must deliver higher data throughput for digital payloads. This shift to digital payloads requires engineers to reassess key design parameters, such as material needs, operational factors, and radiation robustness, to ensure optimal performance in their space power systems. Infineon HiRel’s new radi... » read more

The Power of Proof: Turning CMMC Compliance into Competitive Credibility


To help the U.S. Defense Industrial Base (DIB) navigate the path to Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), Keysight Technologies commissioned SIS International Research to conduct an independent, multi-phase study evaluating cybersecurity readiness among contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers. The research combines a thorough review of regulatory frameworks and market structures... » read more

Data Centers Need High Reliability Semiconductors


“In the world of designing cars, planes, AI factories … you’ve got to be perfect," said Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on CNBC last month. "And the reason for this is because there is so much at stake.” Cars and planes need to be extremely reliable because people die if they aren’t. In AI data centers, no one dies when systems fail, but the economic impact is gigantic because Amazon, Goog... » read more

Navigating FIPS 140-3


FIPS 140‑3 is a U.S. federal standard. Validations are issued under the Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP), jointly managed by the National Institute of Standards (NIST) and the Canadian Center for Cyber Security (CCCS). These validations are accepted by both U.S. and Canadian federal agencies. The standard imposes strict requirements on security boundaries, operational environmen... » read more

Airbus A320 Recall: Rethinking Fault Testing In Aerospace


Fault injection is usually discussed in the context of security, where adversaries deliberately induce faults to bypass protections or extract sensitive information. In safety engineering, by contrast, faults are often treated as rare, random events driven by natural or environmental factors. The recent Airbus A320 recall is a good example of how a primarily safety incident can still benefit fr... » read more

All Models Are Wrong, But Some Are Useful: Lessons From Everyday Life


Have you ever checked a weather forecast, packed an umbrella, and then spent the day under clear blue skies? Or trusted your navigation app to save time, only to end up stuck behind a tractor? These moments are frustrating—but they illustrate a fundamental truth: All models are wrong, but some are useful. This principle, coined by statistician George Box, applies everywhere—from predi... » read more

Securing Terabit Ethernet Networks With 1.6T MACsec Security Modules


By Dana Neustadter and Vincent van der Leest In the realm of high-performance computing (HPC) and data centers, Ethernet is one of the interfaces of choice due to its scalability, reliability, and broad industry support. Ethernet's ability to efficiently handle large volumes of data makes it ideal for HPC environments that require high-speed data transmission and seamless integration with ex... » read more

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