SiTime Editorial

Today, precision timing is more critical than ever. It underpins countless systems and devices, from smartphones and navigation systems to 5G networks and AI-powered data centers. Historically, quartz crystal resonators maintained this essential heartbeat in electronics, but a transformative shift is underway—toward silicon-based microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) timing technology.

SiTime’s precision timing technology is the heartbeat of advanced electronic systems. Its programmable, silicon-based micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) oscillators offer higher performance, a smaller footprint, lower power consumption, and greater reliability than quartz-based solutions.

Global Positioning System (GPS) technology underpins countless aspects of daily life. Whether guiding aircraft, synchronizing power grids, or enabling ride-sharing apps, GPS ensures precision and efficiency. However, this dependency has also introduced vulnerabilities—most notably, GPS spoofing. Learn about GPS spoofing and strategies to prevent it.

For this International Women’s Day, Saturday March 8, we sat down with some of our colleagues to ask them about their experiences, advice and opportunities for building a better future. Join us as we highlight their stories, champion actionable change, and reaffirm our commitment to building a more inclusive future.

As climate change interferes with natural timekeeping, humanity is confronted with two major challenges: lessening its effects and refining AI technologies that require extraordinary timing precision. While immediate solutions to climate change are limited, advancing timing technologies is crucial for synchronizing AI-driven systems that help mitigate its impacts.

In this Thanksgiving post from SiTime, we pause to reflect on the holiday and discuss how by weaving innovative practices into time-honored traditions, we can create a Thanksgiving experience that feels deeply personal and profoundly meaningful.

The Ojo-Yoshida Report recently hosted an expert panel discussion on what moderator and Editor-in-Chief Junko Yoshida calls Software-Defined Vehicle: The Elephant in the Room. The panel covered a variety of perspectives from semiconductors to systems on the ins and outs of bringing SDVs to life.

The journey to becoming an engineer can take many forms. For some, it's a passion they've pursued from an early age. For others, it's a gradual path where they find themselves walking through serendipitous opportunities. We recently sat down with Fang Tuurnala, senior director of MEMS process technology and head of SiTime Finland to get her perspective on career success. With over 20 years of experience, Fang sheds light on the diverse skills needed to succeed in both engineering and management.

Our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) efforts are critical to creating more energy-efficient electronics and to ensuring ethical business practices across our value chain. With that in mind, we are pleased to announce our 2023 Sustainability Report which outlines our progress.