SOT-MRAM could replace last-level cache

Imec’s extremely scaled spin-orbit transfer MRAM (SOT-MRAM) devices have achieved record performances of a switching energy below 100 femto-Joule per bit and endurance of more than 10 to the power of 15.

This article was posted on Dec 29, 2023

Easy EV charging from NXP

NXP’s cloud-connected EasyEVSE EV charging station development platform provides hardware configuration instructions and example software to quickly set up a secure connection between a simulated electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) and a cloud-based application.

This article was posted on Dec 29, 2023

Predictions for 2024 – 3GPP and Ambient IoT

The next edition of the 3GPP 5G Advanced standard (Release 19) is expected to bring ambient IoT within 6G to increase connectivity from billions of devices to trillions.

This article was posted on Dec 29, 2023

PEI-Genesis expands RF focus

PEI-Genesis, the custom connector specialist, is expanding its harsh environment products to include RF/Microwave interconnect, has added to its distribution agreements and set up an RF Solutions Group.

This article was posted on Dec 29, 2023

Ireland set to launch first satellite EIRSAT-1

Ireland is set to launch its first spacecraft, the Educational Irish Research Satellite-1 (EIRSAT-1).

This article was posted on Nov 29, 2023

Q3 RAN revenues decline

RAN revenues witnessed a second consecutive quarter of steep declines in 3Q 2023, primarily driven by reduced RAN investments in North America, according to Dell’Oro, following the 40-50% increase between 2017 and 2021,

This article was posted on Nov 29, 2023

MicroLED commercialisation will take 2-3 years, says Yole

MicroLED’s commercialisation has faced delays, and significant production volumes are not expected for 2-3 years with broader adoption in 5-10 years, says Yole Developpement.

This article was posted on Nov 29, 2023

Rapidus and Tenstorrent hook up

Rapidus, which is setting up a 2nm foundry in Japan, is to develop AI edge semiconductor IP with Tenstorrent of Toronto.

This article was posted on Nov 29, 2023

SM&E 2024: High-spec plastic components from the UK

Broanmain Plastics will be showing recent prototype-to-production projects at the Southern Manufacturing & Electronics exhibition in February.

This article was posted on Nov 29, 2023

16x GaN power boost with diamond heat extraction

DARPA has awarded Raytheon a $15m four-year contract to increase the power density of GaN power devices in military radar.

This article was posted on Nov 29, 2023

60Vdc current-voltage-power monitor IC has ±3µV offset

STMicroelectronics has introduced a precision digital current, voltage and power monitor with a an I3C bus interface.

This article was posted on Nov 29, 2023

Viasat, Skylo to launch global direct-to-device network for IoT, logistics

The race for comms from space is heating up. Viasat, the satellite communications company, and Skylo Technologies, a non-terrestrial network (NTN) service provider, have announced the launch of a global direct-to-device (D2D) network.

This article was posted on Nov 29, 2023

Ford cuts EV battery plant plans

Ford has cut back on the size of an EV battery plant it plans to build in Marshall, Michigan because of weaker demand for EVs than expected.

This article was posted on Nov 29, 2023

US puts $3bn into packaging development and manufacturing

The US has allocated $3 billion of Chips Act money to its National Advanced Packaging Manufacturing Program (NAPMP) with the aim of developing “critical and relevant innovations for advanced packaging technologies and accelerate their scaled transition to US manufacturing entities.“

This article was posted on Nov 29, 2023

Industrial managed Ethernet switches have fibre, and are compact

Perle Systems has introduced industrial grade real-time managed Ethernet switches with both fibre and copper ports, in a 45 x 93 x 109mm DIN rail mount package.

This article was posted on Nov 28, 2023

We launch Electronics Weekly Women in Electronics Awards

We are very proud to announce the first ever Electronics Weekly Women in Electronic Awards, celebrating the notable achievements of women within the electronics industry.

This article was posted on Nov 28, 2023

Better fuel cell ion conductor reveals new science

New ion conductivity science has been revealed during research into a better electrolyte for solid-oxide and proton ceramic fuel cells, according to Tokyo Institute of Technology (TItech).

This article was posted on Nov 28, 2023

Viewpoint: Patent dispute – Amazon, Nokia clash over video streaming

Amazon may be in a tight spot in its video streaming technology dispute with Nokia, but there are options, writes John-Paul Rooney, a consumer tech specialist at European intellectual property firm Withers & Rogers.

This article was posted on Nov 28, 2023

Industrial Automation Design Challenge

element14 and Schneider Electric have issued their “Experimenting with Industrial Automation Design Challenge.”

This article was posted on Nov 28, 2023

Semis down 12% this year; up 20% next year, says IDC

The 2023 semiconductor market will be worth $526 billion – down 12% from the $598 billion of 2022 – and the 2024 market will grow 20% to $633 billion, says IDC.

This article was posted on Nov 28, 2023

Semi market in ‘solid turnaround’, says SI

The global semiconductor market is now solidly in a turnaround, says Semiconductor Intelligence.

This article was posted on Nov 28, 2023