UK made: VPX video frame grabber and streamer

Advanced Micro Peripherals of Cambridge has released two 3U video boards for VPX backplanes.

This article was posted on Jun 28, 2021

A better PEEK

Glasgow University researchers have used 3D printing to add new properties to polyether ether ketone (PEEK) which result in lightweight, impact-resistant plastic-based ‘honeycomb’ structures which can sense when they have been damaged.

This article was posted on Jun 28, 2021

512Mb NOR flash supports 166MHz SPI clocks.

Winbond has added to its SPI NOR Flash portfolio with a monolithic 1.8V 512Mb SPI NOR flash that can support up to 166 MHz standard/dual/quad SPI clocks.

This article was posted on Jun 28, 2021

Digi-Key launches myLists consolidated list management system

Digi-Key Electronics has launched a way – dubbed myLists – to make it easier for customers to manage their component sourcing lists in one place.

This article was posted on Jun 28, 2021

Imaging and sensing component market on 14.5% CAGR 2020-26

The global 3D imaging and sensing market is expected to grow to $15 billion in 2026, with a 14.5% CAGR 2020-2026, says Yole Developpement.

This article was posted on Jun 28, 2021

624m 5G phones to be sold in 2021

624 million 5G smartphones will be sold this year up from 269 million in 2020, says Strategy Analytics.

This article was posted on Jun 28, 2021

Intel and Qualcomm looking to combine strengths

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger (pictured left) and Qualcomm CEO-elect Cristiano Amon (pictured right) are looking at areas of co-operation as compute and comms converge.

This article was posted on Jun 28, 2021

Intel and Cellwize hook up for vRAN

Cellwize Wireless Technologies (Cellwize) will enable its CHIME technology on Intel Xeon Scalable processors with built-in AI acceleration and Intel FlexRAN reference software in order to propel deployment of automated AI-driven 5G vRAN networks.

This article was posted on Jun 28, 2021

10% growth for telecoms equipment market this year

The telecom equipment market grew 15% in Q1 y-o-y, says analyst Dell’Oro Group.

This article was posted on Jun 24, 2021

Imec demoes integrated forksheet FETs for 2nm processes

Imec has demonstrated for the first time fully functional integrated forksheet FETs, with short-channel control (SSSAT=66-68mV/dec) comparable to GAA nanosheet devices down to 22nm gate length.

This article was posted on Jun 24, 2021

Memory in a good place

Combined DRAM and NAND revenue in 2020 was US$122 billion, up 15% from 2019, says Yole Developpement.

This article was posted on Jun 24, 2021

Vodafone goes for 5G Standalone

Vodafone is partnering with Ericsson to deploy a cloud-native dual-mode core for its 5G Standalone network where where all products and solutions are designed to run independently from previous generations of network equipment and technology.

This article was posted on Jun 24, 2021

Nexperia to invest $700m

Nexperia is to invest $700 million over the next 12-15 months at its European wafer fabs, assembly factories in Asia and global R&D sites.

This article was posted on Jun 24, 2021

PIC32MZ added to interchangeable MCU development boards

MikroElektronika, has introduced a SiBrain interchangeable board MCU board for Microchip’s PIC32MZ1024EFF144 microcontroller, giving access to its 144 pins, 1Mbyte flash memory and 262kbyte of ram.

This article was posted on Jun 24, 2021

UK made: 1U modular RF distribution chassis for satcomms

ETL has introduced a 1U version of its Genus-brand modular RF distribution chassis for ground-segment satcomms, adding to its 2U, 3U and 4U version.

This article was posted on Jun 24, 2021

OpenRoaming to bridge gap between cellular and WiFi

The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) today announced the launch of WBA OpenRoaming Release 2, which enables network and service providers, including MNOs, Cable Operators and ISPs to offer enhanced services.

This article was posted on Jun 24, 2021

1.7kV SiC ac-dc converter ICs now in surface mount

Rohm has introduced surface-mount versions of its ac-dc converter ICs that include a 1,700V silicon carbide mosfet – opting for the 10.2 x 4.4 x 15.5mm TO 263-7L package, which can be automatically mounted in production.

This article was posted on Jun 24, 2021

Fusion demo plant to be built at Culham

Today, UKAEA and General Fusion of Canada have announced an agreement under which General Fusion will build and operate its Fusion Demonstration Plant (FDP) at UKAEA’s Culham Campus.

This article was posted on Jun 24, 2021

Menlo Micro and X-Microwave deliver RF prototyping block

Menlo Micro has partnered with X-Microwave to deliver an X-MWblocks modular building block that enables developers to rapidly prototype RF systems based on Menlo Micro’s MM5130 switch.

This article was posted on Jun 23, 2021

Cohere Technologies and VMWare combine on O-RAN

VMware’s RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) Platform

This article was posted on Jun 23, 2021

Government in talks with six EV battery makers

The government is in talks with Samsung, Ford, Nissan, LG, Britishvolt and InoBat Auto about setting up factories to make EV batteries, reports the FT.

This article was posted on Jun 23, 2021