UK Space Agency analyses impact of space research funding
The UK Space Agency has carried out a study to measure the effectiveness of its funding of space-related research over a ten year period – a “Bibliometric analysis of research linked to UK Space Agency funding”.
This article was posted on Aug 12, 2021June semi sales up 29.2% y-o-y
June semiconductor revenues were 29.2% up y-o-y at $44.5 billion, says the SIA.
This article was posted on Aug 12, 2021Foxconn to buy Macronix fab
Foxconn is to buy a fab from flash manufacturer Macronix in its push into the semiconductor industry.
This article was posted on Aug 12, 2021UK research to tackle climate change
The government has launched a £5 million research programme to help the UK adapt and become more resilient to the impacts of climate change by preparing for, and protecting against, the impacts of climate change, such as heatwaves, flooding and extreme storms.
This article was posted on Aug 12, 2021China to investigate auto chip price gouging
China’s regulatory agency the State Administration For Market Regulation (SAMR) is launching an investigation into price gouging by distributors of automotive ICs.
This article was posted on Aug 11, 2021Infineon forecasts €11bn FY
Infineon had calendar Q2 revenues of €2.722 billion for a profit of €496 million; a margin of 18.2% and free cash flow of €477 million.
This article was posted on Aug 11, 2021Marvell to buy Innovium
Last year Marvell bought Inphi for $10 billion.
This article was posted on Aug 11, 2021PXI/PXIe multiplexer module for MIL-STD testing
Pickering Interfaces, The Claiton-on-sea supplier of modular signal switching and simulation products for electronic test and verification, has launched a PXI/PXIe multiplexer module optimized for MIL-STD-1553 testing applications.
This article was posted on Aug 11, 2021Hopin eyes $7bn valuation
Hopin, the London startup which benefited from the pandemic-driven move to virtual events, is looking for new funds at a valuation of $7 billion, reports Bloomberg.
This article was posted on Aug 11, 2021GeoOptics preps CICERO-2 Earth observation constellation
GeoOptics has announced an upgrade to its CICERO constellation of Earth sensing satellites. With launches planned to begin next year, CICERO-2 will track Earth’s atmosphere, water and surface conditions.
This article was posted on Aug 11, 2021Intrinsic ID joins DARPA Toolbox Initiative
Intrinsic ID, Physical Unclonable Function (PUF) security IP specialist, has had its ID QuiddiKey hardware IP and Apollo FPGA IP adopted for the DARPA Toolbox Initiative, which provides DARPA researchers open licensing opportunities with commercial technology vendors.
This article was posted on Aug 11, 2021BEC signs Euro-Block
BEC Distribution has signed a distribution agreement with Euro-Block of Italy.
This article was posted on Aug 11, 2021Functional safety development support for automotive Risc-V
IAR Systems extended coverage of the functional safety version of its Embedded Workbench software tool chain to the 32-bit Risc-V core of Nsitexe, a subsidiary of automotive parts maker Denso.
This article was posted on Aug 10, 2021Government updates trust framework for digital identities
Following on from February, the UK Government has published the second version of draft rules governing digital identities – with the aim of making “it faster and easier for people to verify themselves using through a process as trusted as using drivers licenses or passports”.
This article was posted on Aug 10, 202119 x 19mm inductors handle a lot of current
Vishay Intertechnology has introduced a commercial IHLP low profile (7mm) high current composite inductor in 7575 (19 x 19mm) case size, claiming it to be an industry first.
This article was posted on Aug 10, 2021Amphenol adds TNC and RP-TNC configurations to cable assemblies
Amphenol RF has added TNC and RP-TNC configurations to its waterproof IP‐rated and tamper‐resistant cable assemblies .
This article was posted on Aug 10, 2021Li-ion battery market on a 23% CAGR
The global Li-ion battery market size is estimated to reach $105.6 billion by 2026, with a 23% CAGR20-26, says Yole Developpement.
This article was posted on Aug 10, 2021‘Perhaps’ the most compact and versatile 5G FPC antenna
ARCTURUS is perhaps the most compact and versatile 5G FPC antenna on the market, says Synzen Precision Technology of Taiwan.
This article was posted on Aug 10, 2021Inmarsat conducts GEO, LEO and 5G for Orchestra constellation
OneWeb, SpaceX’s Starlink and Amazon’s Project Kuiper face extra competition – around satellite-based IoT, 5G and mobile broadband offerings – in the form of Inmarsat’s proposed new satellite constellation, dubbed Orchestra.
This article was posted on Aug 10, 2021NXP Q2 up 43% y-o-y
NXP had Q2 revenue of $2.6 billion, an increase of 43% on Q2 2020.
This article was posted on Aug 10, 2021Spectricity raises $16m Series B
Imec spin-out Spectricity, a specialist in hyperspectral sensing for mobile and consumer devices, has completed a $16 million Series B funding round to further accelerate the development and mass production of hyperspectral sensors and imagers for high-volume, low-cost applications from wearables to smartphones and IoT devices.
This article was posted on Aug 10, 2021