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What is DRAM Memory? Understanding Its Role in RAM, SSDs & System Speed
Introduction With everyday tasks, computing has become an essential part of day-to-day life, and knowing how your device allocates memory is important, especially when considering performance. What is DRAM? Why is it a volatile memory? And what is DRAM in SSDs? We will answer all your queries with the help of this guide. If you…
A short primer on EDA’s role in IC design
Analysts estimate that the global market for semiconductors will exceed $600 billion in 2025 and hit the $1 trillion mark by 2030, suggesting a CAGR of over 8%. It’s no surprise that the drivers behind this growth include the semiconductor devices and systems needed to support the rapidly growing segments like artificial intelligence (AI), automotive…
Are We Over-Simplifying UX? The Role of Friction in User Engagement
Alright, let’s dive deep, and I mean real deep. The idea of reducing friction in web design is one that gets tossed around so often, you’d think it was some sort of sacred mantra. But here’s the thing: it’s not always as easy as it seems. In fact, it’s almost like saying “just make it…
The Role of Vibration Monitoring in Alternative Energy
How Renewable Energy Runs Better with Smart Sensors (Source: Jack Tamrong /stock.adobe.com) Equipment failures in alternative energy systems can have serious consequences. A single pump malfunction could force an entire hydropower plant to go offline for weeks. In wind power, a gearbox failure does more than just stop the turbines—it can lead to dangerous and…
How The Sims franchise leader went from QA to Maxis’ top creative role
For nearly four years, Lyndsay Pearson has led The Sims franchise as the creative franchise vice president at Maxis. But her legacy at the studio, owned by Electronic Arts, spans more than 20 years as she worked her way up from a quality assurance tester on The Sims, moving into an associate producer role for…