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Image source Freepik Integrated ciruits, which are also know as chips or ASIC, or microchips have greatly revolutionized the the electronics industry in many different ways. The changes have affected all types of electronics, whether it is small hand-held devices or large appliances and machines. In a same way, we have witnessed massive revolution in…
The disruption of the IC supply chain has been immense and many industries have been highly affected. Probably you are aware that most automakers reported that they were unable to meet their production targets mainly because of the global chip shortage. What about the chip industry itself? How has the shortage affected the IC market…
Image source Freepik An integrated circuit is a silicon semiconductor wafer that houses interconnected electronic components. Some of these components are passive while others are active. Sometimes it is referred to as a chip or a microchip and is the building block of most electronic devices. We can categorize integrated circuits into two main classes.…
Image source Rambus In most development projects, developers tend to software security while the hardware takes the backroom. Little do they know that a vulnerable integrated circuit will eventually affect the security of the software. If you are building any electronic product, you should also pay attention to the IC chip security. There should be…
Medicine is one field that has been greatly impacted by the evolution of integrated circuit chips. Many medical devices, whether big or small, depend on the IC chips to run. And it is not just about running, IC chips improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the medical devices. From small implantable medical devices to large…
Image source Freepik Think of any electronic device out there. Whether big or small, whether it a home appliance or an industrial machine,. Have you ever wondered how it is able to run smoothly? Some electronic appliances are sophisticated and perform complex tasks with ease. The main driving force behind the performance and operations of…
Image source Power and Beyond At the heart of the IoT are the IC chips. They literally run all the essential aspects of these connected devices. The chips control the processing, communication and data storage of the IoTs. The general operation of any device will depend on the features of the chips that are embedded…
Image source IDTechEx The integrated circuit (IC) industry is constantly evolving, and there are no signs of the industry slowing down any time soon. From the first ICs to the ones we are using now, there are clear differences that are easily noticeable. Modern ICs seem to be more sophisticated. This is mainly because they…
Image source JavaPoint For most modern electronic devices, there is always a need to strike a balance between power and energy efficiency. End users always want powerful devices that deliver desirable results while at the same time using less energy which will reduce the running cost of the device. This is where the Insulated Gate…
Image source Medium Whenever you want to charge your phone, the first thing that will come into your mind is an electrical outlet. They are in every building and infrastructure, making it easy for us to power different electric devices. Are you planning to install new outlets in a building? You would obviously think about…