RAAAM Memory Technologies, a start-up company that invented a new solution to implement on-chip memory, has completed a Seed financing round of $4 million. Investors include Serpentine Ventures, J-Ventures, HackCapital, Silicon Catalyst Angels, Claves Investments and large multi-national semiconductor company as a strategic investor.

The L99H92 automotive gate driver from STMicroelectronics provides an SPI port for programming and diagnostics, a charge pump, protective features, and two additional current-sense amplifiers for system monitoring. Target applications include electric sunroof, window lift, sliding doors, and power-trunk lift gate. Get more details here.

Tektronix has recently acquired EA Elektro-Automatik. The addition of EA's regenerative power supplies is a great addition to Tektronix' range of products. Get more details here.

It was a breakthrough that was long in coming, but when it finally arrived, it changed not just the world of lighting but also the way we experience technology. This is the story of the blue light-emitting diode (LED), a tale filled with challenges and innovations.

Galvanic isolation is needed to protect electronic systems from voltage spikes and malfunctions. This guide compares optical, capacitive, and inductive isolation techniques, highlighting their applications and advantages for enhancing the safety and efficiency of electronic systems.

Traditional space missions use the highest quality, best-qualified components that money can buy. However, some new space applications like LEO satellites are balancing quality against cost.This article looks at the factors affecting these design decisions.

The idea of the phototransistor existed even before the invention of the first bipolar transistor! The article explains the phototransistors of BJT and FET types in detail. It lists symbols, working principles, applications, advantages, and disadvantages.

All-perovskite tandem solar cells could soon pick up where silicon solar cells reach their limits. These highly efficient, lightweight and flexible cells have already proven themselves in the laboratory – now, Empa researchers are working on scaling them up and making them ready for the real world.

Fans celebrate Star Wars Day on May 4 every year. The cult-following of the intergalactic Sci-Fi masterpiece franchise makes fans wonder about the technology that could possibly be the backbone of the mystical sword lightsaber and energy shields shown in the movies. Check out the article to learn about the physics behind the Star Wars fictional tech.

Aluminum PCBs represent a significant advancement in electronic systems due to their ability to dissipate heat, electrical isolation, and durability. They’re fast becoming the preferred choice for a range of high-power applications.