Software defined radio and widespread software-controlled PLL synthesis for RF has been a game changer. Things like the RTL-SDR can be any kind of radio you like on almost any frequency you like.

We aren’t sure what’s coolest about [Richard Testardi’s] Flea-Scope. It costs about $13 plus the cost of making the PCB. It operates at 18 million samples per second. It also doesn’t need ...

Global microchip revenue hit $627.6 billion in 2024, up 19.1% from 2023. Demand for microchips is rising, driving manufacturers to expand production. Investing in key microchip companies is a ...