Xiaomi makes an EV
Xiaomi, the Chinese phone company, has come out with an EV called SU7 with SU standing for Speed Ultra.
This article was posted on Jan 9, 2024Q3 PC shipments down 7.2% y-o-y
Q3 PC shipments were 7.2% down y-o-y at 68.5 million units in the third quarter of 2023, according to IDC, which expects full-year 2023 shipments to be down 13.8% y-o-y which was itself a 16.6% down year on 2021.
This article was posted on Jan 9, 2024BaTelab raises $53m in Hong Kong IPO; shares fall
BaTelab, a 13 year-old Chinese analogue company based in Suzhou backed by the car manufacturer BYD, raised $52.8 million in an IPO on the Hong Kong stock exchange yesterday.
This article was posted on Jan 9, 2024Entry level op amp balances quality, performance and cost
Nisshinbo Micro Devices has added to its MUSES family of op amps with an entry level device with a good balance between sound quality, performance, and cost.
This article was posted on Jan 9, 2024ispace connects with Orbit Fab for refuelling in outer space
ispace, the lunar transportation specialist, is partnering with Orbit Fab, the “Gas Stations in Space” service provider, to develop new refuelling systems for spacecraft, to support future lunar exploration missions.
This article was posted on Jan 9, 2024Auto and AI to drive semis says KPMG/GSA survey
Automotive is the most important revenue driver for the semiconductor industry, says a survey by KPMG and the Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA) because of the computerisation and electrification of vehicles. AI came second
This article was posted on Jan 9, 2024Toshiba to focus on PMICs, infrastructure opportunities and 10% profit, says CEO
Toshiba’s initial focus since going private on Wednesday will be on PMICs and making a ten percent operating profit, said CEO Taro Shimada (pictured) earlier today.
This article was posted on Jan 8, 2024Merry Christmas! But the Web never sleeps…
Here’s a quick post to wish all our readers, as always, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
This article was posted on Jan 8, 2024Broadband Low Noise Amplifier GaAs MMIC
Nisshinbo Micro Devices has launched a broadband low noise amplifier GaAS MMIC GaAS for BS/CS TV, TV Tuner Module, STB and other broadcasting applications.
This article was posted on Jan 8, 2024High-heat resistant flexible PCB
Yanaichi Electronis is shipping a High-Heat-Resistant Flexible Printed Circuit Board YFLEX – Yamaichi Electronics’ Answer to Heat Challenges.
This article was posted on Jan 8, 2024Accelerator revenues to be worth 2x CPU revenues
Accelerators, mainly used for AI applications, drove the server semiconductor and component market to 29% y-o-y growth in 3Q 2023, says Dell’Oro, which expects accelerator revenues to be double CPU revenues this year.
This article was posted on Jan 8, 2024SaxaVord lands spaceport licence for vertical launches
SaxaVord, in the the Shetland Islands, has been officially granted a spaceport licence by UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
This article was posted on Jan 8, 2024Atomic quantum receiver in comms demo
Rydberg Technologies, the RF quantum sensing specialist, says its low size weight and power (SWaP) atomic receiver was used in a demo of the world’s first long-range radio communications with an atomic quantum sensor.
This article was posted on Jan 8, 2024K-Band Power Amplifier with integrated power detector
Qorvo QPA4536 is a K-Band Power Amplifier with integrated power detector.
This article was posted on Jan 8, 2024Eight drivers for 2024 IC market
Demand for AI and HPC coupled with the stabilising demand for smartphones, personal computers, infrastructure, and resilient growth in automotive are expected to usher in a new wave of growth in the chip industry, says IDC which sees eight trends for the semiconductor market in 2024:
This article was posted on Jan 8, 2024Inolux optoelectronic components are now available from TME
Polish distributor, TME, has signed a distribution agreement with US optoelectronic component manufacturer, Inolux. Stock items include surface mount, through hole and IR leds.
This article was posted on Jan 8, 2024Exoskeletons reduce physical effort by up to 30%
Comau has conducted a pilot study for the adoption of wearable MATE-XT and MATE-XB exoskeletons.
This article was posted on Jan 4, 2024Siemens joins sureCore and Semiwise in cryochip development
Siemens Digital Industries Software is working with sureCore and Semiwise to develop cryogenic CMOS circuits capable of operating at temperatures near absolute zero required for quantum computing systems..
This article was posted on Jan 4, 2024Sensors in cars
5.4 billion sensors, including imaging sensors, magnetic sensors, MEMS pressure sensors among many others, for the automotive market were shipped in 2022, says Yole Developpement, and with a 7% CAGR between 2022 and 2028, 8.3 billion sensors will be shipped in 2023.
This article was posted on Jan 4, 2024Varying markets for connectors, says ITSA
In its full-year report for 2023, ITSA members remain optimistic, despite a tough year.
This article was posted on Jan 4, 2024DigiKey supports 48V e-mobility development with Vishay’s eFuse reference design
A new reference design by Vishay, and available from DigiKey, uses its eFuse resettable fuse with TrenchFET mosfets.
This article was posted on Jan 4, 2024