NSTC sets four Chips Act research tasks
The US National Semiconductor Technology Center, which is responsible for implementing the $11 billion R&D element of the US. Chips Act, has identified four high-priority tasks
This article was posted on Nov 24, 2022Eutelsat’s board approves its merger with OneWeb
The board of Eutelsat Communications has announced it has formally approved the planned merger with OneWeb, the satellite communications company partially owned by the UK government.
This article was posted on Nov 24, 2022Lockheed Martin and Nvidia to develop digital weather twin
Lockheed Martin and NVIDIA are to build an AI-driven Earth Observations Digital Twin that will provide the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) with an efficient and centralised approach to monitor current global environmental conditions, including extreme weather events.
This article was posted on Nov 24, 2022Electronica: OKdo stocks first 8 core Rock 5B single-board computers
After revealing it would make and stock Rock single-board computers earlier this year, component distributor OKdo announced availability of the Rock 5B today at Electronica.
This article was posted on Nov 22, 2022Winners announced for IEEE competition on NTNs Beyond 5G and 6G
The winners of the IEEE Competition on Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) for Beyond 5G and 6G have been announced at the Connecting the World from the Sky conference.
This article was posted on Nov 22, 2022Princeps renews AS6081 accreditation
Princeps, the accredited specialist distributor of obsolete and difficult-to-source electronic, electrical and e-mech components for advanced industries, has received renewed AS6081 accreditation following its relocation to larger premises.
This article was posted on Nov 22, 2022Rising ASPs driving double-digit sensor revenue growth
Fueled by the spread of “smart” embedded controls and higher selling prices due to tight supplies in the market, semiconductor sensor sales are forecast to continue to register double-digit percentage growth in 2022 compared to last year, says the update.
This article was posted on Nov 22, 2022Infineon plans €5bn 300mm fab in Dresden
Infineon is planning a €5 billion fab in Dresden if it can get government subsidies.
This article was posted on Nov 22, 2022Rohm and Suzuki join consortium to buy Toshiba
Rohm and Suzuki are joining the consortium led by the private equity fund Japanese Industrial Partners (JIP) to take over Toshiba, reports the Nikkei.
This article was posted on Nov 22, 2022Electronica 2022: Enjoy a beer on us at the Electronics Weekly stand (B4.599)
Electronica is the world’s biggest electronics show – running at Messe Munchen on 15-18 November – and Electronics Weekly is covering it extensively!
This article was posted on Nov 22, 2022Electronica: EPC launches Gen6 GaN power transistors
GaN semiconductor maker EPC has announced an 80V 4mΩ power transistor at Electronica in Munich, with a 1.5 x 2.5mm footprint and “double the power density compared to EPC’s prior-generation products”, said the company.
This article was posted on Nov 22, 2022Electronica: TI plans distribution centre in Frankfurt
Texas Instruments announced plans to open a product distribution centre in Frankfurt, at Electronica.
This article was posted on Nov 22, 2022Electronica: Video Interview – SIGLENT on RF test, K Band, General purpose T&M
At Electronica 2022, we caught up with Jason Chonko, Marketing and Applications Specialist at SIGLENT Technologies, as part of our promotional coverage for the event.
This article was posted on Nov 22, 2022Electronica: Skyworks GBD works with Wolfspeed SiC FETS for EVs
Skyworks is introducing an isolated gate driver reference design that operates with Wolfspeed’s SiC FET power modules.
This article was posted on Nov 21, 2022Warren Buffett invests in TSMC
Warren Buffett has invested around $5 billion in TSMC.
This article was posted on Nov 21, 2022Cerebras launches waferscale-based supercomputer
Cerebras, the waferscale supercomputer startup, has made available for research a machine capable of an exaflop or a least a quintillion ops.
This article was posted on Nov 21, 2022Electronica: MCUs for two-motor electric vehicle traction inverters
NXP is aiming at electric vehicles traction inverters for up to two motors with its S32K39 microcontrollers.
This article was posted on Nov 21, 2022Cambridge GaN Devices raises $19m
Six year-old Cambridge GaN Devices has raised $19 million in a Series B funding round. led by Parkwalk Advisors and BGF, with participation from IQ Capital, CIC, Foresight Williams Technology and Martlet Capital.
This article was posted on Nov 21, 2022Electronica: Top-cooled mosfets for automotive reach 1mΩ
At Electronica today, Onsemi announced a series of silicon mosfets with top-side cooling for automotive motor control and dc-dc conversion.
This article was posted on Nov 21, 2022Electronica: R&S RF power sensors reach 90GHz
Rohde & Schwarz has announced a flurry of RF power sensors at Electronica, including a 90GHz diode power sensor.
This article was posted on Nov 21, 2022FTX Scandal Puts Crypto Under Fire
The FTX collapse brings the spotlight, once sagain, back to crypto. 130 companies in the FTX Group owning the crypto exchange FTX have officially filed for bankruptcy due to a liquidity crunch caused by several factors.
This article was posted on Nov 21, 2022