With the advancement of human-machine interface (HMI) technology, there is an increasing demand for capacitive touch sensors that can achieve superior design and high operability, adding more value to products. Previously used mainly in high-end home appliances, capacitive touch sensors are now used in low-end home appliances, industrial equipment, building automation control panels, and even […]

The market for advanced cameras is constantly growing and, in addition to traditional applications, these cameras are now widely used in smartphones, cars, and drones. The main element of the cameras is the image sensor. An image sensor detects and conveys information used to form an image by converting the variable attenuation of light waves […]

The AI news cycle has been dominated with announcements of large language models (LLMs) and generative AI models, highlighting their increasing power and versatility in recent years. The applications span across a wide range of areas, from open-ended chatbots to task-oriented assistants. While much of the focus on LLMs has been on their use in […]

In today’s global economy, efficiently managing temperature-sensitive products throughout the supply chain is more than just important, it’s essential. With globalization expanding the reach of goods, products now travel across vast distances and diverse climates, introducing complexities in distribution. This makes it increasingly challenging to preserve the integrity of perishable goods, pharmaceuticals, and other sensitive […]

Sensors proliferation is growing by leaps and bounds. We are surrounded by smart sensors and they continue to expand into all aspects of our life. Trillions of intelligent devices continue to make our daily life easier with even the most mundane devices and appliances being equipped with sensing technology. The broad portfolio of sensing technologies […]

Locationing 2.0: Connected E-Bikes, a Safer, Convenient and More Secure Way to Ride As cities across the globe embrace e-bikes for their convenience and sustainability, the rapid rise in theft has become a pressing issue. With the value and portability of e-bikes making them easy targets, manufacturers are turning to cutting-edge technologies to offer reliable, […]

Ultra-Wideband (UWB), the robust wireless communications technology commonly known as UWB, is such a versatile technology, capable of doing so many different things, that it can be hard to categorize. For instance, UWB often serves as a ranging technology, used to pinpoint the whereabouts of an object, so it’s easier to find things that can […]

Today’s smart homes and modern buildings have 100 or more connected devices using different wireless standards. NXP’s RW61x provides a strong solution to this demand with easy and efficient wireless connectivity, making it a highly integrated and secure tri-radio wireless MCU. RW61x adds to NXP’s portfolio of wireless MCU’s by enabling wireless connectivity for multiple […]

Flags were waved, glasses raised and happy tears of reminiscence were shed at our Chandler, AZ site over the past weeks. It’s not every day that a global semiconductor giant gets to celebrate three decades of greatness. The party in late June marked the anniversary of the first silicon that shipped from NXP’s Chandler Fab […]

Renesas Electronics recently issued its 2023 Business & Sustainability Report, which reflects a long-term commitment to a more sustainable future for customers, employees, partners, and investors. These ongoing global initiatives span from greenhouse gas emission (GHG) reduction to improved supplier engagement and social contributions that demonstrate our dedication to fulfilling our purpose and promise – […]