2016-11-02 - ARM

ARM rolls out chip cores for low-power VR apps

Mali-V61 is a multi-standard video processor with VP9 encode, while Mali-G51 graphics processor extends Bifrost architecture to mainstream devices.

2016-10-12 - STMicroelectronics

MCUs integrate high-speed USB PHY circuitry

The STM32F732 and STM32F733 variants come with extra cryptographic features on-chip, such as an AES256 HW engine.

2016-09-11 - Rick Merritt

Apple debuts smart wireless earbuds with new W1 chip

The new AirPods and three new wireless Beats headphones include the company's first wireless chip.

2016-09-01 - Rick Merritt

14nm+ process gives Intel’s Kaby Lake 12% boost

The 14+nm process delivers transistor-level enhancements such as taller fins and improved gate pitch, interconnect speed and aspect ratio.

2016-08-10 - Graham Prophet

Sulphur-resistant resistors prevent automotive app failure

The sulphuration-resistant construction of Rohm's chip resistors contributes to their long-term reliability.

2016-08-02 - Graham Prophet

Dev kit aids smartphone accessory design

Motorola’s Moto Mods Development Kit promises to “place the future of smartphone accessories into the hands of makers and developers.”