DigiKey MedTech video series takes the pulse of evolving medical devices
DigiKey is launching Season 1 of its MedTech Beyond Video Series, produced in conjunction with NXP Semiconductors and Recom Power.
This article was posted on Nov 2, 2023Electronics production trending up
Production of electronic devices is finally on the uptrend following a post-pandemic slump in late 2022, says Semiconductor Intelligence.
This article was posted on Nov 1, 2023Eight channels of data acquisition at 10Gsample/s
Spectrum Instrumentation has introduced a way to parallel its 12bit 10Gsample/s data acquisition cards up to eight channels, that can also produce 16 12bit channels at 5Gsample/s.
This article was posted on Nov 1, 2023Qualcomm’s 12core 3.8GHz Arm laptop processor
Qualcomm has revealed a 4nm Arm-based 12core laptop processor: Snapdragon X Elite.
This article was posted on Nov 1, 202314bit inductive rotary sensor detects at 600,000rpm and in 2μs
Renesas has invented a non-contact industrial rotary inductive position sensor that works up to 600,000rpm and has a propagation delay less than 2μs.
This article was posted on Nov 1, 2023Global AI eats 4.3GW, and it will triple by 2028
AI represents 4.3GW of power demand today, according to an estimate by Schneider Electric, growing at a CAGR between 26 and 36%, to reach 13.5 to 20GW by 2028.
This article was posted on Nov 1, 2023ESA awards contract to service Space Rider robotic laboratory
The European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded Tyvak International a €4.5 million ($4.7 million) contract for a “proximity operations and in-orbit servicing mission” that will deploy a nanosatellite spacecraft from Space Rider. This is the planned European uncrewed robotic laboratory.
This article was posted on Nov 1, 2023China increasing capacity at mature nodes
China’s share of mature (28nm and older) process capacity is expected to grow from 29% this year to 33% by 2027, says TrendForce, while Taiwan’s is expected to fall from 49% to 42%.
This article was posted on Nov 1, 2023Dealing with counterfeit components
The chip shortage tempted many manufacturers to go to non-traditional sources for components, taking the risk of acquiring counterfeit parts.
This article was posted on Nov 1, 2023Socionext designing 3nm ADAS SoCs
Socionext is developing 3nm SoCs for ADAS and AD (Autonomous Driving) using TSMC’s N3A process for production in 2026.
This article was posted on Oct 31, 2023US designates Tech Hubs
The U.S. Department of Commerce has designated 31 Tech Hubs in regions across the country.
This article was posted on Oct 31, 2023AMD and Nvidia to make Arm-based PC CPUs
Nvidia and AMD are to use Arm IP for PC CPUs, reports Reuters. The processors will run Windows and could be on the market in 2025.
This article was posted on Oct 31, 2023US designates Tech Hubs
The U.S. Department of Commerce has designated 31 Tech Hubs in regions across the country.
This article was posted on Oct 31, 2023Socionext designing 3nm ADAS SoCs
Socionext is developing 3nm SoCs for ADAS and AD (Autonomous Driving) using TSMC’s N3A process for production in 2026.
This article was posted on Oct 31, 2023New package delivers 40V 530μΩ automotive mosfet in 59mm2
Toshiba has launched a 200A 40V 0.66mΩmax automotive grade n-channel mosfet that can handle 600A pulses in a 7 x 8.44 x 2.3mm gull-wing package.
This article was posted on Oct 31, 2023Secured Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 radio for vehicles
NXP has announced a dual-band concurrent Wi-Fi and Bluetooth radio for automotive use that includes security.
This article was posted on Oct 31, 2023German NewSpace firms launch taxi service for microgravity biotech research
Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA), the Bavarian rocket company, has announced a partnership with Yuri and ATMOS Space for the launch of ‘Eva’, an end-to-end service for microgravity life science research and product development.
This article was posted on Oct 31, 2023Pragmatic close to raising £200m
Pragmatic Semiconductor, the Cambridge TFT manufacturer of flexible ICs, is reported by Sky to be close to securing a £200 million investment,
This article was posted on Oct 31, 2023Pulsiv signs up with DigiKey
Pulsiv the Cambridge power electronics specialist, has signed with DigiKey for the distribution of its microcontrollers.
This article was posted on Oct 31, 2023Robotaxi experiment suspended after injuries
The experiment of self-driving taxis in San Francisco by GM’s Cruise unit has been suspended following multiple injuries to pedestrians.
This article was posted on Oct 31, 2023Wafer test tech gets ChipStart support
A semiconductor wafer test technology developed by scientists at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has been selected as one of the first twelve UK semiconductor innovations to receive support from ChipStart UK, a new incubator programme set up by Silicon Catalyst.UK and funded by the UK Government’s Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).
This article was posted on Oct 31, 2023