SiTime Editorial

Why does timing matter? Because everything we demand from modern electronics—autonomy, accuracy, small size and low power—depends on it. To learn more about how SiTime is disrupting the space and the applications it serves, watch the full interview.

As applications grow more complex, choosing the right software is now as vital as choosing the right timing hardware to increase performance and efficiency. Achieving the precision demanded by today’s advanced systems calls for an approach beyond the capabilities of hardware alone. Making the shift to a software-defined timing architecture, where intelligent software works together with high-performance hardware is the next step in evolution for solving the industry’s toughest timing challenges.

Timing at the Center of Design Precise timing has always been a foundational aspect of electronics and system design. What’s…

Technology is becoming increasingly intelligent—and more interconnected. With rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing and wireless network technology, a new era is emerging in which devices not only process information but also communicate seamlessly. The scale of this transformation is immense: IoT Analytics forecasts 40 billion connected devices by 2030. Realizing this vision will require more than just smarter processing—it will rely on Precision Timing. Precision Timing is essential for enabling fast, reliable and synchronized communication across the edge, ensuring that the next wave of IoT innovation is both powerful and dependable.

Introduction: Why Timing Matters in Industrial GNSS Section 1: Industrial GNNS Applications – Ubiquitous, Demanding, and…

As the digital realm grows in complexity, so too does the need for a robust timing source. Although quartz crystal timing devices have kept countless systems in sync for close to a hundred years, MEMS Precision Timing is now setting a new bar for the timing industry. The shift from quartz to MEMS-based Precision Timing devices allows a new generation of solutions capable of meeting the speed of modern life while setting the essential rhythm for a more synchronized world.

In our increasingly interconnected world, Precision Timing provides critical synchronization. Although crystal oscillators have been the primary timing technology for decades, our transportation systems are now reaching new levels of complexity and autonomy. They require greater accuracy, resilience and reliability—qualities that MEMS Precision Timing devices are uniquely positioned to offer.

Precise time synchronization underpins the modern digital economy, enabling data integrity, reliable communication and low latency. This article explores three trends that are major drivers of datacenter transformation and why Precision Timing is evolving from a peripheral concern to a strategic design priority.

In the sixth and final installment of the Summer Series, this blog discusses the topic of medical (specifically healthcare equipment and medical devices) in relation to Precision Timing. From advanced surgical tools to portable patient monitors, medical devices must operate with impeccable accuracy to ensure patient safety and deliver consistent data. In this developing landscape, precision and reliability are essential. Instead of traditional articles, this blog introduces various application briefs to examine how the new generation of medical innovation is smaller, smarter and safer than ever before.