Silicon MEMS resonators

SiTime continues to siliconise the $7.7 billion timing market with ApexMEMS resonators.

This article was posted on Nov 9, 2020

Si Labs expands IoT wireless module portfolio

Silicon Labs has added to its portfolio of pre-certified wireless modules specifically designed to address IoT applications.

This article was posted on Nov 9, 2020

Renesas launches online marketplace

Today, Renesas launches its online Market Place, which offers a one-stop source of solutions that help accelerate technical innovation for the future mobility market.

This article was posted on Nov 6, 2020

Toshiba CMOS op-amp draws only 0.27μA

Toshiba has released an micro-power CMOS operational amplifier, drawing a maximum of 600nA and typically 270nA (1.5V supply, -40 to 105°C).

This article was posted on Nov 6, 2020

Maxim majors on industrial automation with new parts and designs

Maxim has announced a suite of integrated circuits and reference designs for industrial automation using IO-Link communications.

This article was posted on Nov 6, 2020

Xilinx adds hardened IP to increase RFSoC performance for 5G

Xilinx has announced an enhanced Zynq RFSoC architecture to meet the requirements of a second wave of 5G.

This article was posted on Nov 6, 2020

AMD-Xilinx takeover confirmed

Today, AMD and Xilinx announced they have entered into a definitive agreement for AMD to acquire Xilinx in an all-stock transaction valued at $35 billion.

This article was posted on Nov 6, 2020

ST claims first 64-zone ToF sensor

The device comprises a 940nm Vertical Cavity Surface Emission Laser (VCSEL) light source, a System-on-Chip sensor integrating a VCSEL driver, the receiving array of Single Photon Avalanche Diodes (SPADs), and a low-power 32-bit MCU core and accelerator running sophisticated firmware.

This article was posted on Nov 6, 2020

Melexis launches a better motorcycle fuel pump controller

Melexis, the Belgian fabless auto IC specialist, has introduced the most powerful and cost-efficient version of its market-leading motorcycle fuel pump controller, helping manufacturers comply with tightening environmental regulation, including the BS-6 emission standards in India.

This article was posted on Nov 6, 2020

SSD module shipments grew 60% in 2019

Kingston, ADATA and Tigo took the top three slots in the 2019 rankings of SSD module makers, says TrendForce.

This article was posted on Nov 6, 2020

Novel OLED structure could lead to 10,000 ppi displays for VR and AR

It is possible to double the efficiency of colour OLED displays based on white-emitting material, and achieve 10,000 pixel-per-inch density, by replacing the rear reflector with a meta-material, according to Stanford University researchers.

This article was posted on Nov 5, 2020

Evonexus and GloFo to promote connectivity startups

EvoNexus, a non-profit technology incubator, has engaged with Globalfoundries to accelerate the growth of semiconductor startups developing products in wireless and the IoT.

This article was posted on Nov 5, 2020

ST and Sanken collaborate on IPMs

ST and Sanken Electric are collaborating on intelligent power modules (IPM) in high-voltage, high-power equipment designs.

This article was posted on Nov 5, 2020

Arduino introduces Oplà IoT Kit for securing IoT projects

Arduino has announced the launch of its Oplà IoT Kit, described as an open programmable IoT platform. It aims to simplify the building of custom IoT devices, with support for cryptographic control over personal data.

This article was posted on Nov 5, 2020

September SEMI billings up 40% y-o-y

SEMI billings of $2.75 billion in September 2020 were 3.6% up on August’s $2.65 billion, and up 40.3% on the September 2019 billings figure of $1.96 billion.

This article was posted on Nov 5, 2020

RISC-V Conference Programme

The RISC-V International Association has announced the online program for the RISC-V Summit 2020 from Tuesday Dec. 8 to Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020.

This article was posted on Nov 5, 2020

China phone production down but computers up

Chinese production of mobile phones from will suffer a double-digit decline this year, says the National Bureau of Statistics of China.

This article was posted on Nov 5, 2020

Cincon half brick DC-DC converters have wide input range for rail and industry

Specialist distributor, Relec Electronics, has added the CHB150W12 and CHB200W12, wide input DC-DC modules.

This article was posted on Nov 5, 2020

Tek’s isolated scope probes get smaller and better

Tektronix has announced a second-generation of IsoVu isolated oscilloscope probes, claiming smaller size, easier use and enhanced electrical performance.

This article was posted on Nov 5, 2020

Farnell signs MegiQ

Farnell has added RF and microwave development tools from MegiQ to its test and measurement portfolio.

This article was posted on Nov 5, 2020

NEC and ADI collaborate on 5G Massive MIMO RAN

NEC and ADI have teamed up to design a 5G Network Massive MIMO Antenna Radio Unit for Rakuten Mobile.

This article was posted on Nov 3, 2020