The article series has highlighted the architectural traits of continuous-time sigma-delta (CTSD) analog-to-digital converter (ADC) modulator loops that simplify the signal chain design on the analog input side of the ADC. We now look at simple, innovative ways of interfacing the ADC data to the external digital host performing application-related processing on this data.

Following decades of research, engineers and scientists at the University of Rochester have reportedly achieved the long-sought goal that could ‘break down barriers and open the door to many potential applications.’

Engineers at the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University have developed high-power direct borohydride fuel cells (DBFCs) that reportedly operate at double the voltage of conventional hydrogen fuel cells.

Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) and Electric Vehicles (EVs) depend on large numbers of battery cells to provide high voltages for their electric motors – and these cells’ health must be continuously monitored to assure vehicle safety and reliability. This article compares the relative merits of using wired or wireless solutions for battery monitoring systems.

Each year, we’ve seen more of a focus on EVs at the annual PCIM Europe event, and 2022 was no exception with a range of exciting new developments that illustrate just how quickly the sector is innovating.

For better or worse, electronics devices are managing every aspect of our lives – in our homes, cars, factories, offices, public places and even in the grids that deliver all the power they need. As IoT technology drives these devices online, they become more visible, controllable, and efficient. However, they also become a cyber security risk, and subject to hacking.

As electric vehicles become more commonplace, charging stations and networks will undergo substantial changes. For example, business owners of EV charge points may need to upgrade their equipment to permit faster charging times.

On March 16, a 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit Japan and immediately stirred up fears for potential disruption to microchip manufacturing operations in the region and the impact this could have on the ongoing chip shortage.

According to SEMI's 200mm Fab Outlook report 2026, semiconductor manufacturers worldwide are projected to increase 200mm fab capacity by 14 % from 2023 through 2026, adding 12 new 200mm volume fabs (excluding EPI) as the industry reaches a record high of more than 7.7 million wafers per month (wpm). Read more about the report here.

Dialog Semiconductor has announced the acquisition of the Bingen-based semiconductor manufacturer Creative Chips. With this acquisition, Dialog Semiconductor intends to expand its portfolio to include industrial IoT products.