
MCUs

Mixed signals, on a power budget: Intelligent low-power analog in MCUs
It goes without saying that battery-powered devices are sensitive to power draw, especially during periods of inactivity. One such use case is in sensor nodes or portable sensors—these devices passively monitor a specific condition. When the threshold is exceeded, they trigger an alarm or log the event for further analysis. Since most devices incorporate some…

Can Fantastic Four Bear The Galactus-Sized Weight Of The MCU’s Course Correction?
The last few years haven’t been kind to Marvel Studios. Once the lifeblood of Hollywood to the point where the whole endeavor arguably felt too big to fail, the MCU is in the midst of a much-publicized course correction. Too many streaming series that were deemed “essential” by Marvel Studios, and too many cinematic misfires—chief…