Applied has record quarter

Applied Materials had record revenues for its fiscal Q4 ending October 25th for an operating profit of $1.28 billion or 27.4% of net sales.

This article was posted on Dec 2, 2020

8pin chip adds security to automotive ECUs

Microchip is aiming at automotive OEMs and their module suppliers with a network security chip.

This article was posted on Dec 1, 2020

21.8% efficiency from perovskite solar cell made by production line process

Slot-die coating, an established production line process, can be used to create perovskite solar cells that can achieve 21.8% efficiency, and perovskite-silicon tandem cells that score 23.8%, according to researchers at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST).

This article was posted on Dec 1, 2020

Alert lights with sound options

Mallory Sonalert has a series of 31mm diameter indicator lights in one, two or three colours selected from red, yellow and green.

This article was posted on Dec 1, 2020

Digi-Key to hold EMEA catch-up

Digi-Key will bring together innovators and suppliers from across EMEA on Thursday, November 19 at 14.00 p.m. CET for a first-of-its-kind virtual keynote event focused on enabling the world’s ideas in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

This article was posted on Dec 1, 2020

Remotely adjustable intelligent actuator

The Trinamic-branded PD42-1-1243-IOLINK intelligent actuator by Maxim enables modern smart factories to remotely adjust an actuator’s electrical characteristics to minimize factory downtime and maximize throughput.

This article was posted on Dec 1, 2020

Teledyne e2v supplies sensors for space-based CO2 monitoring

UK-based Teledyne e2v’s Space Imaging division has completed the signing of Thales’ Alenia Space contract for the supply of a specialised image sensor for CO2I and NO2 instruments.

This article was posted on Dec 1, 2020

ST and Quanta link on AR glasses design

ST and notebook specialist Quanta have agreed on a joint effort to develop a reference design for AR smart glasses based on ST’s Laser-Beam Scanning technology and Quanta’s AR eyewear design and manufacturing capabilities. The reference design is expected in Q1 2021.

This article was posted on Dec 1, 2020

Vodafone calls on operators to commit to O-RAN

Vodafone Group executives called on global counterparts to follow its lead in committing to large-scale open RAN deployments, arguing a strong order pipeline is needed to help vendors fuel continued development of the technology.

This article was posted on Dec 1, 2020

Strong global GDP rebound next year

A 4.8% surge in GDP next year will return global GDP to the same level seen in 2019, says IC Insights, which recently issued the October update to its 2020 McLean Report.

This article was posted on Dec 1, 2020

Moortec bought by Synopsys

Moortec, the Plymouth on-chip monitoring IP specialist, has been bought by Synopsys.

This article was posted on Dec 1, 2020

Electronica: CEO Round Table

The Electronica CEO Round Table took place this morning with, traditionally, the CEOs of Europe’s Big Three chip companies – Infineon, ST and NXP. Making up a four was Gunther Kegel, CEO of Pepperl and Fuchs.

This article was posted on Nov 30, 2020

MPE appoints its first UK distributor

EMC/EMP filters and capacitor manufacturer, MPE, has appointed SACA Group as an authorised distributor specifically to serve customers who need small or occasional orders.

This article was posted on Nov 30, 2020

AMD’s latest Ryzen is on COM Express Type 6 board from congatec

AMD’s latest Ryzen Embedded processor has been used by congatec in a COM Express Compact module with Type 6 pinout, intended for industrial PCs and thin clients where compute and graphics performance are critical for deep learning.

This article was posted on Nov 30, 2020

Apple launches proprietary processor for Macs

Apple has announced the in-house designed processor for its new Apple Macs.

This article was posted on Nov 30, 2020

ST and Qualcomm collaborating on sensors

ST is supplying sensor software through the Qualcomm Platform Solutions Ecosystem program.

This article was posted on Nov 30, 2020

Dialog launches highly integrated GreenPAK ICs

Dialog has launched its first Advanced Analog GreenPAK IC, to enable designers to create, simulate and prototype their own unique sophisticated analog ICs in minutes at a lower cost than a discrete component implementation.

This article was posted on Nov 30, 2020

ON hooks up with Theta Power

ON Semiconductor has established a collaboration with Theta Power Systems International.

This article was posted on Nov 30, 2020

Arkwright engineering scholarships open to applicants

The children’s education charity, The Smallpeice Trust, is calling for students and schools to sign up to itsengineering scholarship programme, The Arkwright Engineering Scholarship.

This article was posted on Nov 30, 2020

MCS Test becomes Tektronix authorised channel partner

Tektronix has appointed MCS Test, St Asaph, as an authorised channel partner for the UK.

This article was posted on Nov 30, 2020

13kW/kg motor for electric flight

Founded by engineers from University of Wisconsin-Madison, a company has just appeared claiming to have a route to 13kW/kg electric motors for flight.

This article was posted on Nov 30, 2020