• Single chip synchronisation for 5G radio access equipment

    Single chip synchronisation for 5G radio access equipment
    Microchip has announced its first single chip frequency synchroniser for 5G packet switching, which needs ten times more accurately than 4G networks, it said. “Our ZL3073x/63x/64x network synchronisation platform implements measure, calibrate and tune capabilities, significantly reducing network equipment time error to meet the most stringent 5G requirements,” said the company’s v-p of timing components Rami ...
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  • Eval board for FTDI USB Power Delivery ICs

    Eval board for FTDI USB Power Delivery ICs
    FTDI Chip has now announced a development board for USB Power Delivery, centred around its FT4233HP multi-channel interface ICs. The 138 x 77mm board has a pair of Type-C power delivery ports – one that can both sink (receive) and source (provide) power, and another that can only sink power. “The FT4233HP high-speed USB serial and ...
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  • Power bipolars in DPAK

    Power bipolars in DPAK
    It is not often you see a new bipolar transistor introduced, and Nexperia has just revealed not just one, but nine of them. All in surface-mount DPAK (TO-252, SOT428C) packaging, they are intended for automotive (in AEC-Q101 qualified form) and industrial applications, and fill out the company’s MJD to span 2 – 8A and 45 – ...
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  • 28V-capable MCU includes USB Power Delivery 3.1

    28V-capable MCU includes USB Power Delivery 3.1
    Infineon has introduced a high-voltage microcontroller with USB Power Delivery 3.1 support, claiming it to be an industry first. Branded EZ-PD PMG1-S3, it can be fed at up to 28V and is aimed at embedded systems consuming up to 140W. “The device supports higher power capabilities defined in the USB PD 3.1 specification and leverages ...
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  • ST expects 2021 revenues of $12.5bn

    ST expects 2021 revenues of $12.5bn
     ST had Q2 net revenues of $2.99 billion for a gross margin of 40.5%, an operating margin of 16.3% and net income of  $412 million. H1 net revenues were $6.01 billion with a gross margin of 39.7%, an operating margin of  15.5% and net income of $776 million. The Q3 forecast  is for net revenues ...
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  • Samsung Q2 profit up 73%

    Samsung Q2 profit up 73%
    Samsung’s Q2 operating profit was up 54% y-o-y at $11 billion on revenues which were up 22% y-o-y at $55 billion. Net profit was up 73% at $8.4 billion. Q2 semiconductor revenues were $20 billion up 24.7% y-o-y for an operating profit up 27.6% y-o-y  to $7 billion.  “We expect that memory chip demand for ...
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  • 21% leap in IC unit shipments this year, predicts IC Insights

    21% leap in IC unit shipments this year, predicts IC Insights
    After a 6% drop in IC unit shipments in 2019, and an 8% increase in 2020, IC Insights forecasts a huge 21% jump in IC unit shipments this year. Unit shipments in 2021 are forecast to reach 391.2 billion, more than 11x the 34.1 billion units shipped over 30 years ago in 1990. The 2020-2025 ...
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  • Quantum Computing: the video

    Oxford Instruments has created a video about quantum computing with contributions from PsiQuantum, Intel, IBM, SeeQC and other leaders in the field. Called  ‘Quantum Technology: Our Sustainable Future’ the video can be seen on YouTube here. Speakers are: ·                 Alan Ho: Head of Product, Google Quantum AI ·       &nbs
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  • binder takes M12 and M12 Power from the cabinet to the field

    binder takes M12 and M12 Power from the cabinet to the field
    binder, the circular connector specialist, has announced M12 and M12 Power control cabinet feed-throughs, to help ensure a secure connection between modules in the cabinet and automation components in the field. Specifically, new control cabinet feed-through connectors will be available for the M12 product series 713, 813, 814, 823 and 824, which are available with ...
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  • China and Europe dominate base station market

    China and Europe dominate base station market
    Chinese and European suppliers of base station equipment are expected to maintain a global market share of more than 70% in 2021, says TrendForce. The  top three suppliers (along with their respective market shares) are: Huawei (30%), Ericsson (23%), and Nokia (20%). Remarkably, although Huawei remains banned by the US government, the company still manages ...
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