tag: RF

Research Bits: June 17
By Jesse Allen - 17 Jun, 2025 - Comments: 0

Superlattice castellated FETs Researchers from the University of Bristol and Northrop Grumman Mission Systems discovered a latch-effect in gallium nitride (GaN) that could lead to improved radio frequency device performance, crucial for enabling 6G devices. “We have piloted a device technology, working with collaborators, called superlattice castellated field effect transistors (SLCFETs),... » read more

A New RF Platform For Silicon MMIC And System Design
By Cadence - 04 Jun, 2025 - Comments: 0

Next generation wireless modules combine innovative and proven RFIC/MMIC designs into a single package―delivering superior performance, lower power consumption, and reduced size, weight, and cost. Advanced system engineering plays a crucial role in this progress, with a strong focus on packaging interconnect design, RF analysis, and thermal and electromagnetic (EM) awareness that enable se... » read more

Automotive Security Risks Associated With Wireless Communication
By Technical Paper Link - 01 May, 2025 - Comments: 0

A new technical paper titled "Revisiting Wireless Cyberattacks on Vehicles" was published by researchers at Comillas Pontifical University and MIT. Abstract "The automotive industry has been a prime target for cybercriminals for decades, with attacks becoming more sophisticated as vehicles integrate advanced digital technologies. In response, new standards and regulations have been introduc... » read more

Research Bits: Mar. 4
By Jesse Allen - 04 Mar, 2025 - Comments: 0

Fiber computer Researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Rhode Island School of Design, and Brown University developed a programmable elastic fiber computer that could be woven into clothing to monitor health conditions and physical activity. Clothing created using the fiber computer was reported as comfortable and machine washable. The single elastic fiber computer cont... » read more

Aging, Complexity, And AI In Analog Design
By Ed Sperling - 27 Nov, 2024 - Comments: 0

Experts at the Table: Semiconductor Engineering sat down to discuss abstraction in analog vs. digital, how analog circuits age, the growing role of AI, and why there is so much margin in analog designs, with Mo Faisal, president and CEO of Movellus; Hany Elhak, executive director of product management at Synopsys; Cedric Pujol, product manager at Keysight; and Pradeep Thiagarajan, principal pro... » read more

Advanced Packaging Driving New Collaboration Across Supply Chain
By Gregory Haley - 24 Oct, 2024 - Comments: 0

The semiconductor industry is undergoing a profound shift in packaging technologies to ones that rely on close collaboration among multiple stakeholders to solve intricate, multi-faceted, and extraordinarily complex problems. At the heart of this change is the convergence of heterogeneous integration, chiplets, and 3D stacking. Heterogeneous approaches allow companies to combine different te... » read more

Boost High-Performance IC Design Flows With Early Interactive Symmetry Checking
By Sara Khalaf - 17 Oct, 2024 - Comments: 0

In the realm of high-performance IC (integrated circuit) design, symmetry is not just an aesthetic preference—it’s a critical factor for ensuring proper device functionality, especially in analog and RF designs. Achieving symmetry early in the design process helps to ensure consistent electrical behavior, which is essential for meeting performance goals and maintaining device reliability. H... » read more

Method To Determine The Permittivity of Dielectric Materials in 3D Integrated Structures At Broadband RF Frequencies
By Technical Paper Link - 25 Sep, 2024 - Comments: 0

A new technical paper titled "Characterizing the Broadband RF Permittivity of 3D-Integrated Layers in a Glass Wafer Stack from 100 MHz to 30 GHz" was published by researchers at NIST. Abstract "We present a method for accurately determining the permittivity of dielectric materials in 3D integrated structures at broadband RF frequencies. With applications of microwave and millimeter-wave ele... » read more

Accelerate Your Digital Transformation with ADS Python Automation
By Keysight - 25 Sep, 2024 - Comments: 0

Three automation use cases for expanded Keysight ADS Python APIs transforming modern RF and high-speed design include: Use Case 1 – Python for Personal Productivity: One advantage of Python is its easy accessibility to entry-level programmers.  Python is an interpreted language that is free and widely supported on Windows and Linux, is expandable to many domains with plug-ins, and allows... » read more

Managing EMI in High-Density Integration
By Gregory Haley - 19 Sep, 2024 - Comments: 0

The relentless drive for higher performance and increased functional integration has ushered in new challenges for managing electromagnetic interference (EMI) in densely packed mixed-signal environments. Integrating analog, RF, and digital circuits into a single system-on-chip (SoC) or advanced package requires solutions that reduce system size and improve performance. However, this tight in... » read more

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