Wide-bandgap silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductors are steadily replacing their silicon predecessors in high-power applications like EVs and power electronics where silicon can no longer keep up. Without SiC technology it will be very difficult to electrify transportation, build out the charging infrastructure, or empower a more sustainable future.

Chandler, Arizona. Microchip released a new family, its PIC32CZ CA 32-bit microcontrollers, leveraging a 300 MHz Arm Cortex-M7 processor including an integrated Hardware Security Module (HSM). The family includes Microchip’s the PIC32CZ CA90 with an HSM or the PIC32CZ CA80 without the integrated HSM, both allowing for enhanced integration of security into applications.  

Chandler, Arizona. Microchip’s RT PolarFire FPGAs are now certified QML Class Q. Standard MIL-STD-883B for QML Class Q certification confirms the utilization and safety of microelectronic devices in military and aerospace applications. Testing of devices include assessments based on the harsh unexpected environments of defense and space. The achievement allows developers to integrate the RT PolarFire FPGA in applications easier than before.  

At any given moment, seven scientists, engineers, and pilots are floating 250 miles above our heads. They are the crew of the International Space Station, and they are orbiting the planet at 17,500 mph.

Meet Daire McNamara. Daire lives above a boarding school just outside Limerick, Ireland. He enjoys running, collects art, and is doing his best to learn French.

Touchscreen displays are an integral part of every modern-day payment system and point of sale (POS) terminal. Touchscreens greatly enhance the aesthetic appeal of payment terminals, while offering a modern control modality familiar to users of cellphones, tablets, and touchscreen laptops. Despite these benefits, touchscreens add additional security vulnerabilities from determined card thieves that must be addressed.

Welcome to the podcast portion of our Engineering Heroes series, where we recognize design engineers and developers who do amazing work that impacts countless lives around the world.