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Why embedded engineering is becoming a bottleneck for industrial automation

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Industrial automation is increasingly becoming a strategic priority for manufacturers, with robotics, AI and connected production systems promising productivity, flexibility and resilience, writes Payam Pajoohi of PHYTEC. Despite this, adopting […]
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Hydrogen truck for Dakar Rally

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:15:00 +0200

Toyota is to enter a hydrogen-powered truck (pictured with driver Dania Akeel) in the January 2027 Dakar Rally. The truck is a hydrogen fuel cell version of the ICE Hilux […]
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Flapping Airplanes raises $1bn

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:14:00 +0200

Flapping Airplanes, a one year-old San Francisco AI neolab, has raised $1 billion at a $6 billion valuation before it has put a product on the market. ‘Neolab’ denotes an […]
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Photon Bridge raises €10m

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:11:00 +0200

Photon Bridge, the Dutch photonics specialist, has raised €10 million to tackle an emerging bottleneck in AI infrastructure: producing the millions of lasers that will be needed to connect increasingly […]
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Q3 phone market sinks 22% YoY

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:07:00 +0200

The global smartphone market shrank 22.0% YoY to 255.3 million, according to IDC., Shipments marking the highest YoY decline to date of any quarter.. “The sharp downturn the industry has […]
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Private wireless RAN revenue growth slows

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:06:00 +0200

Private Wireless Radio Access Network (RAN) revenue growth slowed to the mid-single digits in H1, reports Dell’Oro. Wide-area private wireless networks are increasingly supporting market growth, driven by opportunities in […]
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Littelfuse automotive TVS diodes deliver low, flat-clamping voltage

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:04:00 +0200

Littelfuse is launching its TP7.0SMD-XC series of automotive TVS (transient voltage suppression) diodes. The surface-mount parts delivers 7000 W peak pulse power and a low, flat-clamping voltage to protect sensitive […]
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Iceye expands SAR satellite constellation

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:12:00 +0200

Iceye has successfully launched and deployed four further SAR satellites into orbit, expanding its LEO constellation for Earth Observation. The four craft include two satellites for Portugal’s Atlantic Constellation with […]
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1,208,577 ideas for tech startups for free

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:16:00 +0200

Idealab.ai kicked off on Monday with 1.2 ideas for starting up a new tech business. The site was set up by serial entrepreneur Bill Gross (pictured ) the billionaire founder […]
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Qualcomm to start worldwide layoffs

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:14:00 +0200

Qualcomm is to lay off staff worldwide according to a memo from CEO Cristiano Amon to employees seen by Reuters. Notifications are to start next month. The number involved is […]
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Google and Synaptics launch xMCUs

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:12:00 +0200

Synaptics and Google have introduced the xMCU – an MCU that combines heterogeneous, AI-native compute and acceleration with integrated high-bandwidth custom DRAM scalable to hundreds of megabytes, enabling larger AI […]
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Qinetiq to help DCMS deliver TechFirst

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:09:00 +0200

QinetiQ is to help deliver the government’s skills and employability programme, TechFirst. Run by the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), TechFirst is designed to engage a million […]
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Innodisk’s DDR5 8000 RDIMM addresses edge AI

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:03:00 +0200

Innodisk is expanding its DDR5 portfolio with 8000 RDIMM for compute-intensive applications, such as edge AI and enterprise servers. As the name indicates, the modules deliver data transfer speeds of […]
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UK Space Agency makes grant call for Emissions Monitoring

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:29:00 +0200

The UK Space Agency (UKSA) is making another grant call under its Unlocking Space for Business (USB) programme, with funding of up to £2 million available to UK-based companies. It […]
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The rise of MEMS switches in electronics

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200

When voltage is applied, the beam touches the substrate. The MEMS switch turns on MEMS switches are gaining popularity in AI-driven optical networks, datacentres and other areas, and are considered […]
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DigiKey scales distribution centre for 50% company growth

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:46:00 +0200

DigiKey is investing $100 million over the next 18 months to scale its global product distribution centre (PDC) and order management system (OMS). The investment is to keep pace with […]
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Elbit Systems buys Canadian International Submarine Engineering

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:19:00 +0200

Elbit Systems has acquired Canadian company, International Submarine Engineering (ISE), adding underwater capabilities to the defence company’s portfolio, Based in Vancouver, ISE specialises in autonomous underwater and remotely operated systems […]
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Tenstorrent Series E raises $1.5bn

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:15:00 +0200

Tenstorrent, the AI chips-to-computers manufacturer , has raised $1.5 billion in Series E round at a $6.2 billion post-money valuation. The round was led by Trace Capital and Innovation X, […]
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Q2 EDA revenues up 12.2% YoY

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:14:00 +0200

Electronic System Design (ESD) industry revenue increased 12.2% to $5,710.8 million in Q2, up from the $5,089.4 million of Q2 2025, says the ESD Alliance. “The electronic design automation industry […]
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AdapTronics wins Infineon’s humanoid robotics startup challenge

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:11:00 +0200

AdapTronics from Italy has won the Infineon Startup Challenge 2026 focussed on key technologies for humanoid robots. COSMzoke of Korea was runner up and TECHiFAB from Germany third. The three […]
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Datacentre CPU growth outpaces GPUs and ASICs

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:09:00 +0200

Agentic AI is reviving data center CPU demand, with CPU revenues up 35%, ahead of AI ASICs (+23%) and GPUs (+13%), according to the Data Centers Processor Market Monitor, Q3 […]
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Hyperscaler CSPs pile on the capex

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:08:00 +0200

Combined Capex among the world’s nine leading CSPs is projected to surge 106% YoY to $957 billion in 2026 and to $1.5 trillion in 2027, says TrendForce.. The world’s nine […]
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Spectrum Instrumentation digitisers get onboard averaging function

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:55:00 +0200

Spectrum Instrumentation has introduced a new firmware option for its high-resolution 59xx series digitizers to perform onboard summation averaging. The tool is for reducing unwanted signal noise while and improving […]
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Power amplifier in 3x3mm QFN targets ISM-band radio

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:12:00 +0200

CML Micro has released a power amplifier for ISM-band radio designs. The CMX90A002 is delivered in a 3mm x 3mm QFN module and supports the 868MHz – 915MHz licence-free ISM […]
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ORCA launches PT-3 photonic quantum computer

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:08:00 +0200

ORCA Computing, a spin out from the University of Oxford, is launching the PT-3, the latest generation of its photonic quantum computers. The first system is live in the Digital […]
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Multi-band RF module suports “all major” low bands

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:57:00 +0200

A multi-band mobile radio front-end module, the FFM51010 is available from Forefront RF. It is claimed to be the only front-end module that suports all major low bands in the […]
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UKDI powers-up Tactical Power Challenge for military innovation

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:12:00 +0200

The UKDI (UK Defence Innovation) department is launching a “Tactical Power Challenge” on behalf of the British Army, with support from the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl). The £2.45 […]
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MS pulls out of Nscale UK datacentre project

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:16:00 +0200

Nscale, the London neocloud startup, has had another setback to its IPO plans with Microsoft pulling out of a deal to be the anchor tenant on Nscale’s Loughton, Essex datacentre […]
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Samsung, Micron, Hynix to use TSMC base dies for NVHBM

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:15:00 +0200

Nvidia has asked Samsung. Hynix and Micron to use base dies made on TSMC’s 3nm node for its custom HBM called NVHBM (pictured), reports the Seoul Economic Daily. The base dies […]
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SSCB to scale with the 800VDC transition

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:09:00 +0200

Power Integrations and Ideal Power, developer of the B-TRAN bidirectional power switch (pictured), are getting together to deliver a solid-state circuit breaker (SSCB), which scales with the 800VDC transition. The […]
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SSCB to scale with the 800 VDC transition

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:09:00 +0200

Power Integrations and Ideal Power, developer of the B-TRAN bidirectional power switch (pictured), are getting together to deliver a solid-state circuit breaker (SSCB) which scales with the 800 VDC transition. […]
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Elektrobit software + Microchip hardware to accelerate vehicle production

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:08:00 +0200

Elektrobit, the automotive software specialist, and Microchip are to simplify and accelerate AUTOSAR-based software development for automotive manufacturers and suppliers. By combining Microchip’s automotive hardware platforms with Elektrobit’s AUTOSAR software, […]
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Q3 PC units down 22.4% YoY

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:06:00 +0200

Q3 PC shipments of 55.4 million units were down 22.4% YoY, according to Gartner. “The impact of higher memory and storage costs is now fully reflected in PC pricing. DRAM […]
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Q3 PC units down 22.4% y-o-y

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:06:00 +0200

Q3 PC shipments of 55.4 million units were down 22.4% y-o-y, according to Gartner. “The impact of higher memory and storage costs is now fully reflected in PC pricing. DRAM […]
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Microchip POL-05-20S is radiation-tolerant GaN point-of-load converter

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:24:00 +0200

Microchip is expanding its space power Portfolio with the POL-05-20S, a radiation-tolerant GaN point-of-load converter that delivers up to 20A of output current. Measuring 1.51” x 1.51” x 0.45” in […]
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A/V: CUK Group adds Auracast assistive listening technology to portfolio

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:12:00 +0200

From our sister title, AV Magazine: A new partnership with AUDIOropa will allow the UK-based CUK Group to provide integrators with solutions that deliver more-inclusive audio experiences across public and […]
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R&S extends amplifier range for satellite use

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:54:00 +0200

Rhode & Scharwz has added the SAM200 system amplifier to its SAM portfolio. This model extends the bandwidth of the earlier SAM100 model with a capability of 20GHz-53GHz with up […]
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Raltron monolithic crystal filter series for gateway ground stations

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:20:00 +0200

Raltron is announcing an RXF monolithic crystal filter series designed for the demands of ground-based equipment used in low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite broadband networks. The RXF‑100.000‑20‑6035‑6‑4 and RXF‑150.000‑15‑7050‑6‑2 provide […]
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Data services the growth engine for Satellite Connectivity revenue – Novaspace

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:16:00 +0200

Novaspace, the French space consulting company, has released the 33rd edition of its Satellite Connectivity and Video Market report, which charts satellite connectivity moving firmly into the mainstream. Headline findings […]
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Anglia addresses alternative analogue

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:04:00 +0200

In response to customer frustration around the supply of some analogue components, Anglia Components has announced its strategy to supply the entire signal chain. Industrial, comms, test and measurement and […]
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IonQ and Cavendish Lab open Quantum innovation Centre

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:15:00 +0200

IonQ, the Maryland manufacturer of general purpose quantum computers based on trapped ion technology, and Cambridge University’s Cavendish Lab have opened the IonQ Quantum Innovation Centre at the Ray Dolby […]
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Infineon and Wolfspeed hook up on SiC wafers

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:14:00 +0200

Infineon and Wolfspeed have signed a new multi-year supply agreement for 200mm SiC wafers to take over from 150 mm wafers “Silicon carbide is at the heart of the energy […]
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Altair Semi to add Iridium direct phone signals to cellular chipsets

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:14:00 +0200

Altair Semiconductor is integrating Iridium NTN Direct capability into Altair’s ALT1350 and next-generation ALT1550 IoT chipsets. With terrestrial cellular IoT and Iridium satellite connectivity on a single chipset, device manufacturers, […]
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Datacentre installation growth rate slowed by opposition

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:06:00 +0200

The Q2 Data Center Physical Infrastructure (DCPI) market grew 27% YoY to $14 billion in manufacturer revenue, says Dell’Oro. The quarter extended the market’s run of growth above 20%, as […]
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External EMC protection module

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:01:00 +0200

Cincoze has launched its new external EMC solutions, the Power Protection Module (PPM), to further strengthen protection against the electromagnetic noise common in industrial environments. Electrical noise can often cause […]
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Tesla Models Y and 3 Dominate

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0200

Sales figures from CleanTechnica show that most of Tesla’s revenues are coming from Models 3 and Y, The two newer models are widely regarded as Tesla’s mass market cars […]
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HEADS UP – Dstl trialling safe usage of head-mounted military technology

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:02:00 +0200

The UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has been trialling – in a HEADS UP project – a human-centred design approach to novel technologies that are worn or carried. […]
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Beyond software patching: how CHERI can limit the blast radius in long-life CNI systems

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) products may remain in service for 10 or even 20 years. During that time software changes, attack techniques evolve and regulation becomes more demanding, writes Jim […]
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TSMC has $47bn revenue Q3

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:08:00 +0200

TSMC reported Q3 revenues up 41.2% YoY and 17.2% QoQ at $46.72 billion Gross margin for the quarter was 66.4%, operating margin was 58.7%, and net profit margin was 51.1%. […]
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UK Space Agency backs UK ADR mission for space debris removal

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:01:00 +0200

The UK Space Agency (UKSA) is backing an Active Debris Removal (ADR) mission to remove two defunct satellites and release them lower into the atmosphere where they will naturally burn […]
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Salience Labs raises $125m for photonics ICs

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:15:00 +0200

Salience Labs of Thame, a five year-old photonic IC company built on technology from Oxford and Munster universities, has completed a $125 million Series B. The company’s Seed round in […]
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Nvidia invests in five UK startups

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:15:00 +0200

Today, Nvidia announced new planned investments in UK startups: Boltz, Foresight, Hiverge, Prima Mente and Riverlane. Boltz, a London-based AI startup founded by MIT researchers, builds biomolecular models and AI […]
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Nvidia invests in five UK start-ups

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:15:00 +0200

Today, NVIDIA announced new planned investments in UK start-ups: Boltz, Foresight, Hiverge, Prima Mente and Riverlane. Boltz, a London-based AI startup founded by MIT researchers, builds biomolecular models and AI […]
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Japan to invest $21bn in two GlobalFoundries fabs in New York

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:13:00 +0200

GlobalFoundries is to build two fabs at its Malta, New York site, with Japan providing up to $21bn in funding. Japan provides the investment, while GF contributes its technologies, manufacturing […]
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Japan to invest $21bn in two Globalfoundries’ fabs in New York

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:13:00 +0200

GlobalFoundries is to build two fabs at its Malta, New York, with Japan providing up to $21 billion in funding. Japan provides the investment, while GF contributesits technologies, manufacturing expertise […]
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ASML has €11.7bn Q3

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:09:00 +0200

ASML reported €11.7 billion sales and €5 billion profit at a net margin of 57.5% in Q3 2026. Full-year 2026 sales are expected to be between €44 billion and […]
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Nvidia to spend $250m on UK computing resources

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:08:00 +0200

Nvidia is to provide $50 million a year for five years to support UK computing resources at the British Open-Ended Learning and Discovery Lab (BOLD), the Science of Fundamental AI […]
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Vishay optical sensors target battery management, energy storage

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:51:00 +0200

Vishay’s new automotive grade optical sensors address challenges in modern battery management, energy storage, and industrial automation systems. The four new devices combine an infrared (IR) emitter and PIN photodiode […]
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In conversation with Siemens on semiconductor test technology

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:59:00 +0200

Electronics Weekly recently caught up with Lee Harrison, Director of Product Marketing at Tessent, Siemens Digital Industries Software, to discuss the latest semiconductor test technology. Topics include silicon lifecycle management, […]
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EW Video: In conversation with Tessent on semiconductor test technology

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:59:00 +0200

Electronics Weekly recently caught up with Lee Harrison, Director of Product Marketing at Tessent, Siemens Digital Industries Software, to discuss the latest semiconductor test technology. Topics include silicon lifecycle management, […]
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TechPoint buys Esprit Electronics for EMS growth

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:04:00 +0200

TechPoint has announced it is buying Esprit Electronics, to strengthen its UK manufacturing capability and support its growth ambitions, says the company. “We’re delighted to welcome the Esprit Electronics team […]
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Qualcomm wins Arm case – awarded $2 in damages

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:16:00 +0200

The jury in the Qualcomm vs Arm case found Arm in breach of its architectural license agreement (ALA) with Qualcomm, and awarded Qualcomm $2 in nominal damages. The jury […]
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UK tech companies raise $25.7bn this year

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:12:00 +0200

UK Tech companies raised $25.7 billion in the first nine months of 2026, up 88% from $13.7 billion in 9M 2025, across 816 rounds, down 17% from 984, according to […]
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UK tech companies have raised $25.7bn this year

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:12:00 +0200

UK Tech companies raised $25.7 billion in the first nine months of 2026, up 88% from $13.7 billion in 9M 2025, across 816 rounds, down 17% from 984, according to […]
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This Time It’s Different

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:11:00 +0200

The overall chip market continues to show treble-digit monthly annualised growth rates, more than twice as large as the industry’s two previous record highs in June 2000 (59.3 percent) and […]
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Apple bids for home electronics market

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:09:00 +0200

Apple made a statement yesterday that it is still in the home electronics market. It launched a new $200 HomePod smart speaker (pictured above) and a $299 HomeView hub (pictured […]
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Software translates test patterns and applies them to interfaces and protocols

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:02:00 +0200

Siemens’ Tessent Silicon Executable software is designed to translate test patterns and apply them directly onto high-speed interfaces and protocols. Test provider partners will embed the Tessent software within automated […]
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Software translates test patterns and applies them to interfaces and protocols.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:02:00 +0200

Pathways into Electronics reports on women’s route to study electronics

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:11:00 +0200

The UK Electronics Skills Foundation’s (UKESF) new report examines the routes women take to study electronics in further education: Pathways into Electronics: Women EEE Students. It shares findings into the […]
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Linking functional safety with cybersecurity in the automotive industry

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Adding cybersecurity to a car alongside existing protection against technical failures may disrupt critical reaction times for preventing an accident. Engineers can balance this through combined risk analysis, writes Diego […]
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Knowles ATT A-Series of attenuators in compact SMT package

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:50:00 +0200

Knowles is introducing its ATT A-Series of wideband, surface mount attenuators, broadening its high-performance RF component portfolio. The company highlights the series’ attenuation accuracy and high power handling in a compact […]
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Fortastra raises $30m for manoeuvrable spacecraft for in-orbit security

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:01:00 +0200

Fortastra, a space defence company, has raised $30 million of Series A funding. It aims to establish persistent, multi-orbit security coverage through mass deployment of its security craft. The round […]
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Miniature modules open up in-fixture functional testing

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:33:00 +0200

Swedish PCB test company, Wireflow has partnered with the UK’s Pickering Interfaces, to create Testblox AB, offering automated test that does not need reconfiguration and which is easy to replicate, […]
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Microsoft to ramp up deployment of its own processors in its own servers

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:14:00 +0200

Next year, Microsoft will start putting its latest AI datacentre processor, Maia 300, into its own datacentres at “gigawatt scale” – potentially up to a million units. Maia 300, made […]
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BBC micro:bit – ten years on

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:13:00 +0200

The BBC micro:bit was developed by a cross-industry collaboration involving the BBC, Arm, and other technology and education partners, including Nordic Semiconductor, NXP, Microsoft, and Samsung. Beginning in early 2016, […]
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MicroLED market splits in three

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:12:00 +0200

AR is driving microLED volume today, says Yole, while optical I/O opens a second front inside AI data centres. MicroLED now splits into three families with different dynamics and defined […]
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Marvell to sample updates to CXL memory expanders in Q2 2026

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:06:00 +0200

In Q1 2007, Marvell expects to sample its second generation Structera X 3406 and Structera X 3506 CXL memory expanders. Modern AI inference workloads, from LLM serving to deep learning […]
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Marvell to sample updates to CXL memory expanders in Q1 2026

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:06:00 +0200

HV hot-swap controller for digital power-path protection

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:04:00 +0200

Infineon has introduced the XDP8HD40S-1, a high-voltage hot-swap controller designed for digital power-path protection and monitoring in next-generation AI server power architectures operating at ±400 Volt and 800 VDC. As […]
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Ofcom and JOINER to study satellite spectrum coexistence

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:48:00 +0200

Ofcom and the JOINER Platform – a research network initiative – have agreed to collaborate to provide technical evidence for Ofcom’s consideration of future spectrum policies The goal is to […]
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MEMSensing bone-vibration sensor offers noise cancellation alternative

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:47:00 +0200

MEMSensing is launching its bone-vibration sensor into Europe. The compact MEMS device provides a voice reference for environmental noise cancellation in TWS earbuds (true wireless stereo) and other smart wearables. […]
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UK’s Drone Test Centre gets new NADIC facility

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:16:00 +0200

The UK’s Drone Test and Development Centre (DTDC) – at Westcott Venture Park near Aylesbury – is getting a new facility dubbed the National Autonomy and Drone Innovation Centre (NADIC). […]
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SpectaCell spun out of Imec

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:13:00 +0200

SpectaCell – a startup company spun out of Imec, VIB and Ghent University – has raised €6 million in seed financing. The round was led by imec.xpand, with participation from […]
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20% collapse in Q3 PC units

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:12:00 +0200

Q3 PC shipments fell 20.1% YoYin Q3 2026 to 62.7 million units, according IDC, the second consecutive decline and a deeper one than the 3.8% drop in Q2. Shipments also […]
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Kyocera and Tohoku Uni integrate optical isolators onto SiPho ICs

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:11:00 +0200

Kyocera and the Research Institute of Electrical Communication (RIEC), Tohoku University have developed a technology for integrating optical isolators onto silicon photonics chips using “laser annealing”, a localised, laser-based heat-treatment […]
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New approach to broadband characterisation of sub-THz ICs

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:08:00 +0200

Keysight Technologies, the University of Glasgow, the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), and MPI Corporation have developed a new approach to broadband characterisation of next-generation sub-terahertz (sub-THz) semiconductor devices. Together, the […]
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Toray tests 150°C inverters

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:04:00 +0200

Toray Industries has successfully tested an inverter at 150°C using a prototype film capacitor incorporating a proprietary heat-resistant film as the dielectric. The downside of higher-output drive systems is that […]
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Jury still out in Qualcomm vs Arm case

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:20:00 +0200

After four hours deliberation yesterday the jury failed to come to a conclusion in the Qualcomm versus Arm law case. It will reassemble to continue is deliberations on Tuesday. The […]
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Axiom Space highlights space computing progress

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:13:00 +0200

Axiom Space, which specialises in human spaceflight services and space infrastructure, says it is making progress on its “orbital compute” strategy. Specifically, progress on its Axiom Resilient Compute (ARC) platform. […]
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Failure analysis in the era of 3D integration

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200

TSV misalignment revealed with plasma focused ion beam milling Failure analysis has become an integral part of process optimisation and has evolved from a 2D process to a 3D challenge, […]
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Defence satcom revenues to surpass $23bn by 2035

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:24:00 +0200

Novaspace, the space consulting and market intelligence firm, has released the 2nd Edition of its Satellite Communications for Defense and Security report. This covers the global military satellite communications market, […]
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Defence satcom revenues to surpass $23 by 2035

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:24:00 +0200

Automotive SBRFP devices feature avalanche energy ratings up to 145mJ

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:34:00 +0200

Diodes has announced its family of field-plated Super Barrier Rectifier (SBRFP) products that are automotive-compliant (AEC-Q101). The family comprises the 2A SBRFP2M60P1Q and SBRFP2M60SAFQ, the 3A SBRFP3M60SAFQ, and the 8A […]
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Qualcomm vs Arm (Day 4)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:17:00 +0200

Today, the Arm vs Qualcomm legal case in Delaware concludes and the judge and jury should give their rulings. Yesterday, Day 4 of the case, saw a wrapping up of […]
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ASML starts on Hyper NA EUV

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:16:00 +0200

ASML has begun a ten year programme to get feature sizes down to 5nm from the 8nm which high NA tools can deliver. The 5nm litho tool is dubbed Hyper […]
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TSMC September revenue up 54% YoY

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:12:00 +0200

TSMC had September revenue of $16.1 billion, a decrease of 0.6% from August 2026 and an increase of 54.6% from September 2025. Revenue for January through September 2026 totalled $122 billion, an increase of 41.1% compared […]
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Globalfoundries to make silicon interposers for TSMC

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:10:00 +0200

GlobalFoundries is to establish a U.S.-based supply of silicon interposers for TSMC’s CoWoS packaging ecosystem. Under the agreement, GF will provide manufacturing service to TSMC, and add fabrication capacity at […]
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Astute signs Samwha Capacitor

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:05:00 +0200

Astute Group has signed a franchise distribution agreement with Samwha Capacitor Group, adding Samwha’s range of capacitors, energy storage components, ferrite products, inductors and transformer technologies to its portfolio. The […]
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Universal Quantum raises $100m for trapped-ion quantum computing

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:02:00 +0200

Universal Quantum, the UK and German quantum computing startup, has secured $100 million in Series A funding. The company notes it is the largest Series A ever raised by a […]
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Powell supplies low-force 15-pin connectors from Planetary Systems

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:57:00 +0200

Powell Electronics is supplying a low-force 15-pin connector pair from Planetary Systems for signal transfers in spaceflight applications. The pair – 4000106C for the lower separation connector and 4000107C for […]
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Connectivity challenges evolve as systems move into higher-frequency operation

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200

As the communications network moves into the millimetre-wave spectrum connectivity becomes a larger challenge, writes Dr Tudor Williams. As satellite constellations expand 5G infrastructure becomes more densely deployed and defence […]
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SuperSharp to lead THEOSCOPE IR Earth observation mission

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:10:00 +0200

SuperSharp, a specialist in ultra-high resolution thermal infrared (TIR) imaging from space, has been chosen to lead Europe’s THEOSCOPE Mission. This is an Earth observation project with €4 million of […]
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Qualcomm vs Arm (Day 3)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:16:00 +0200

Yesterday the Qualcomm vs Arm case covered the struggle for leverage, differing architectural interpretations and good-faith (or not) in the negotiations regarding Arm’s v10 technology.. A major focus was on […]
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Intel and Applied hook up on process

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:14:00 +0200

Intel and Applied are getting together for a multi-site, multi-technology collaboration on process technology. The work will cover front-end and back-end, transistor development, packaging, interconnect and power delivery. The work […]
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Wolfspeed gets $1.5bn loan from US government

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:13:00 +0200

Wolfspeed has received a conditional loan commitment letter from the U.S. Department of War (“DoW”), through its Office of Strategic Capital (“OSC”), for up to $1.5 billion. The money will […]
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Infineon and ZuriQ to scale qubits

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:13:00 +0200

Infineon and ZuriQ, the Swiss quantum computing company spun out of ETH Zurich, are to today expand their collaboration to scale qubits. The partnership combines ZuriQ’s trapped-ion quantum computing architecture […]
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Teradyne Magnum E2 addresses advanced DRAM and high-speed NAND flash

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:34:00 +0200

The Teradyne Magnum E2 is a high-speed memory test system for advanced DRAM and flash interfaces. Its design, says the company, matches the test demands driven by AI and high-performance […]
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Queen’s University opens Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:06:00 +0200

Queen’s University has officially opened the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC), a £100m investment through the Belfast Region City Deal to support innovation and growth for manufacturing in Northern Ireland. […]
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Omron R1 inverter drives into high-power applications

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:17:00 +0200

Omron is introducing its R1 (3G3R1) variable speed drive as the most powerful member of its inverter family, for demanding, high-power applications. For example in pump sequencing, solar pumping entrance […]
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Why infrastructure is the most valuable element of industrial systems

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:06:00 +0200

Infrastructure has become the foundation of operational resilience, determining whether systems continue running or costly downtime brings production to a halt, writes Iwona Zalewska. Industrial organisations often blame software when […]
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Don’t get drunk on the numbers, says Penn

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:16:00 +0200

The aberrant behaviour of the chip market has changed in one respect – unit volumes are growing again – although ASPs are still responsible for 90% of the dollar growth, […]
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Qualcomm vs Arm (cont’d)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:15:00 +0200

In the Qualcomm versus Arm trial in Delaware which started on Monday it was alleged that Arm is looking for a 1,800% increase in royalty payments from Qualcomm for its […]
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MS and Meta cut back Anthropic spend

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:15:00 +0200

Microsoft and Meta have told staff to cut back on internal use of the Anthropic model Claude, according to The Information. Microsoft reduced its projected internal spending on Claude by […]
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Semi Sales Hit $1trn

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:13:00 +0200

Semiconductor sales were $159.7 billion during the month of August 2026, an increase of 8% compared to the July 2026 total of $147.9 billion and 144.3% more than the August […]
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Farnell adds Amphenol NEXUS Technologies

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:04:00 +0200

Farnell has signed a distribution agreement with Amphenol NEXUS Technologies and now offers their portfolio of: Audio connectors Waterproof breakaway connectors TAC connectors Ranger connectors M55116/MIL-SPEC-type connectors Microphone and telephone […]
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Microchip, Navitas 800V DC-to-6V DC reference design for AI datacentres

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:36:00 +0200

Microchip Technology and Navitas Semiconductor have partnered to collaborate on an 800V DC-to-6V DC reference design for AI datacentre rack power applications. It combines Microchip’s digital power control and security […]
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PCTEL’s SeeHawk Touch adds Wi-Fi 6/6E coverage testing

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:09:00 +0200

PCTEL is adding Wi-Fi 6/6E coverage testing to its SeeHawk Touch network testing software. The company highlights it allows Wi-Fi technologies (on 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz channels) to be […]
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UK Space Landing Pad Programme launches at UCL

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:57:00 +0200

The UK government is backing the UK Space Landing Pad Programme, which is a six-month pilot to attract and support international space companies looking to establish a commercial presence in […]
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100V E-mode GaN-based discrete power transistors

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:01:00 +0200

Renesas has expanded its GaN portfolio into low-voltage applications with its first family of 100V enhancement mode GaN-based discrete power transistors. The RTP100E005G1FL, RTP100E2P6G1FL, RTP100E1P8G1FL-DSC and RTP100E1P2G1FL-DSC low-voltage GaN FETs […]
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100V E-mode GaN-based discrete power transistors.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:01:00 +0200

Arm vs Qualcomm episode 2

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:16:00 +0200

Yesterday a second trial in the Qualcomm vs Arm legal marathon opened in Delaware. It is before a jury and slated to last five days. The original Qualcomm vs Arm […]
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SkyeChip becomes Rapidus design associate

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:14:00 +0200

SkyeChip, the Malaysian IP developer and IC design house, has joined the Rapidus Collaborative Open Rapid Ecosystem as one of 17 inaugural “design solution associates.” SkyeChip, which is listed on […]
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MOSAIC-G integrates UK 5G tech

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:11:00 +0200

Aerix, Antevia Networks, Spry Fox Networks, Noema Signal Labs, Attocore, RANsemi, Liverpool 5G and Bath & North East Somerset Council have launched MOSAIC-5G (Multi-vendor Open System Architecture for Integrated Connectivity). […]
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Open Cosmos aims for 192 satellites

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:09:00 +0200

Open Cosmos, observation satellite constructor, which recently raised €300 million, says the that 192 satellites will form the core of its ConnectedCosmos LEO constellation. The company aims to have 96 […]
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Digital isolators provide flexible signal isolation

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:03:00 +0200

Toshiba has brought out four dual-channel digital isolators designed to help reduce power consumption and provide flexible signal isolation, extending its low-power industrial digital isolator line-up. The DCL32xx00 series targets […]
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Rocket Factory Augsburg appoints new CEO

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:10:00 +0200

Alexander Dahm has been named as the new CEO of Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA), the Bavarian space rocket startup hoping to launch from the SaxaVord spaceport in the Shetland Islands. […]
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Rocket Factory Augsburg appoint new CEO

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:10:00 +0200

Omnivision’s OAX7700 is ultralow-power vision AI processor with NPU

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:31:00 +0200

Omnivision’s OAX7700 asic is the company’s lowest-power AI companion processor for always-on vehicle security systems. It positions the device as an upgrade to existing exterior camera solutions such as surround-view […]
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Jedec JESD264 sets out foundation for broader silicon photonics adoption

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:19:00 +0200

The standards body Jedec has officially announced the JESD264 standard for silicon photonics (SiPh) technology. Specifically, it targets qualification and reliability requirements. Jedec describes it as the first industry-wide standard […]
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Professor Cyril Hilsum 1925-2026

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:59:00 +0200

Professor Cyril Hilsum, physicist and academic has died at the age of 101. Hilsum had a long career and was responsible for introducing III-V semiconductor, semiconductor lasers, Gunn diodes and […]
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BT buys TalkTalk

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:14:00 +0200

BT has bought TalkTalk out of administration for £400 million, overriding competition issues to protect vulnerable customers who rely on its support services. ‘Our focus is simple,’ says BT to […]
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Robotaxis acquiring a business case

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:13:00 +0200

The global robotaxi fleet is expected to reach 331,000 vehicles in 2031, an average annual growth of 78%, says Yole. Powering the expansion are a 70% reduction in vehicle BOM […]
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Robotaxis acquire a business case

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:13:00 +0200

The global robotaxi fleet is expected to reach 331,000 vehicles in 2031, an average annual growth of 78%, says Yole. Powering the expansion are a 70% reduction in vehicle BOM […]
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The best product ever

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:12:00 +0200

Tesla is aiming for an Optimus production line of 1,000 robots a week by the end of this year from its Fremont, California factory. The factory, a converted car factory, […]
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SK Hynix chairman to sell shares worth $700m

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:12:00 +0200

S K Hynix chairman Chey Tae-Won(pictured) is selling $700 million worth of Hynix stock representing a 2.26% stake in the company. The sale is to finance a divorce settlement in […]
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Qorvo sampling C-band radar ICs for pulsed ESA systems

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:09:00 +0200

At C-band, frequency agility across 5.2 to 5.9 GHz has meant assembling discrete filters, switches and RF routing because an integrated switched filter bank has not been available. At high […]
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Oversized Cable Exits

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:01:00 +0200

Yamaichi Electronics is expanding its Y-Cir P T-Series with new Oversize Cable Exits. These allow for the use of larger cable diameters by utilising cable exits from the next larger […]
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TDK DC-link film capacitors rated for up to +135 °C

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:01:00 +0200

TDK is introducing its B3272*A/G/T series of DC-link film capacitors that are qualified for continuous operation at case temperatures of up to +135 °C, with no derating required up to […]
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SLG46801 ultra-Compact GreenPAK IC offers multi-time programmability

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:10:00 +0200

Renesas Electronics is sampling the SLG46801, its smallest GreenPAK configurable mixed-signal device. The 9-ball device combines an ultra-small footprint with multi-time programmability, highlights Renesas. It is aimed at compact products […]
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OpenWorks eyes US market for AI-powered autonomous vision systems

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:25:00 +0200

Northumberland’s OpenWorks Engineering, a UK defence technology company, has announced its expansion into the US market. Specifically it is opening a US regional headquarters in Ashburn, Virginia. And future plans […]
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Synopsys and OpenAI to teach AI models to use EDA tools

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:12:00 +0200

Synopsys and OpenAI are to jointly develop GPT-Synopsys, a specialised model, optimised to use Synopsys EDA tools to perform semiconductor design workflows. The agreement includes a revenue sharing arrangement and […]
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Synopsys and OpenAI to teach AI models to use EDA design tools

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:12:00 +0200

NeuroIGNITOR enables design and test stimulation paradigms in living tissue

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:11:00 +0200

Imec’a NeuroIGNITOR platform enables neuromodulation researchers and device developers to design and test stimulation paradigms directly in living tissue. It is a selective, bidirectional system that drastically reduces off-target effects […]
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NeuroIGNITOR enables design and test stimulation paradigms in living tissue.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:11:00 +0200

NeuroIGNITOR enables design and test simulation paradigms in living tissue

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:11:00 +0200

Imec’a NeuroIGNITOR platform enables neuromodulation researchers and device developers to design and test stimulation paradigms directly in living tissue. It is a selective, bidirectional system that drastically reduces off-target effects […]
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H1 sales of petrol cars less than 50% of market for first time

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:11:00 +0200

In H1, for the first time, petrol cars took less than 50% of global new-vehicle sales, says Mobility Global. Sales of petrol-engine vehicles fell 10% on the year to 20.25 […]
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SpaceX gives Filtronic its largest-ever order

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:03:00 +0200

Filtronic has secured its largest ever single order -worth $68.1 million – to supply parts for Starlink. The order is for Filtronic’s Cerus, E-Band GaN Solid State Power Amplifier (SSPA) […]
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Mini-D RF interconnects for board-to-board RF applications

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:01:00 +0200

SV Microwave has introduced SMPM Mini-D RF Interconnects for board-to-board RF applications. The space-saving D-sub form factor delivers RF performance in a compact package. The Interconnects have an SMPM interface, […]
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Mini-D RF interconnects for board-to-board RF applications.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:01:00 +0200

Babcock, DCE sign MoU for uncrewed ground systems

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:35:00 +0200

Babcock, the British aerospace and defence company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) ground vehicle specialist Digital Concepts Engineering (DCE) to explore the development of uncrewed ground systems. The […]
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Nanosecond-level precision laser pulse control for lidar and ToF systems

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Lidar and time-offlight (ToF) systems depend on fast, stable and repeatable laser pulses, write Laephar Castro and Anant Sinha. The growing adoption of autonomous vehicles, industrial automation and advanced robotics […]
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ESA, Mistral sign agreement to explore space AI

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:04:00 +0200

The European Space Agency (ESA) and Mistral will be working together to increase role of AI in space. Mistral AI is a French artificial intelligence company with a current company […]
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IPO market gets choppy

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:16:00 +0200

Earlier this week the smart ring company Oura pulled a $15 billion IPO the day before it was due to list citing “uncertainty in the IPO market”. Oura had intended […]
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FTC to accelerate investigation into Anthropic and OpenAI

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:14:00 +0200

The US FTC has prioritised an earlier investigation into harm caused by Anthropic and OpenAI models following reports of escaping rogue agents. “I think it’s very important that we not […]
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Micron has $54bn revenue quarter

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:12:00 +0200

Micron had revenue of $54.23 billion for calendar Q3 (Micron’s fiscal Q4) versus $41.46 billion for the prior quarter and $11.32 billion for the same period last year Net profit […]
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Iceye, Nokia partner for sovereign LEO satellite comms

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:06:00 +0200

Iceye, the specialist in satellite-based SAR imagery, is partnering with Nokia to develop secure, high-performance broadband low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications systems for governments. Sovereign is the keyword, according […]
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SBC and controller deliver inference, vision, navigation, control and connectivity for robots

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:02:00 +0200

Advantech has introduced the ASR-A503 robot controller single-board computer and AFE-A503 industrial robot controller, both powered by the Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ-9075M processor. The two platforms provide unified architecture for AI […]
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SBC and controller deliver inference, vision, navigation, control and connectivity for robots.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:02:00 +0200

Murata in production of world’s smallest 3-terminal ESL MLCC

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:02:00 +0200

Murata has begun mass production of the LLD series, claimed to be the world’s smallest three-terminal low-equivalent series inductance (ESL) MLCC.. Measuring 0201-inch size (0.6 × 0.3 mm), the new […]
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Space Scotland joins SCO network for new Auld Alliance

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:33:00 +0200

Space Scotland has become the latest member of the Space for Climate Observatory (SCO), which is led by the French space agency CNES (Centre National d’Études Spatiales). SCO The SCO […]
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TSMC looking to build six fabs in Texas

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:37:00 +0200

TSMC is reported to be considering an investment in Texas which could be bigger than its planned $265 billion investment in Arizona. The Texas investment is said to be for […]
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Top-side cooling mount thick film power resistor comes in D²PAK package

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:58:00 +0200

Vishay’s automotive Grade top-side cooling mount thick film power resistor – the Vishay Sfernice D2TO35S – in the surface-mount TO-263 (D²PAK) package. Designed for automotive applications, it improves thermal performance […]
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Anthropic reveals biggest pre-IPO loss in history

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:16:00 +0200

Anthropic holds the world record for having the biggest annual net loss preceding an IPO in history at $42 billion. The company’s IPO prospectus also disclosed that two customers (thought […]
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Anthropic reveals biggest pre-IPO loss in history

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:16:00 +0200

Could memory be softening?

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:14:00 +0200

Although semiconductor industry analysts are convinced that the price of memory is still going up, stock market analysts are saying there are signs of a loss of belief in the […]
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Versatile EdgeCortix chiplet for physical AI

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:11:00 +0200

EdgeCortix of Kanagawa, Japan, has brought out RAIDEN – a scalable, energy-efficient, AI chiplet aimed at physical AI. One architecture scales from a single die to the four-die RAIDEN-X4 flagship, […]
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Raspberry Pi-based underwater camera

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:08:00 +0200

The Unboxed STEM Club consists of three friends aged 10 to 13 who meet up each weekend with two dads. Pinak, Vihaan, Yuvan, and their mentors Kshitij Varma and Dr […]
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Scalable high-density 2A LXI matrix for changing test requirements

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:06:00 +0200

Pickering Interfaces of Clacton-on-Sea has introduced the 65-217, a modular 2A Ethernet-controlled LXI matrix that lets test engineers expand system capacity as requirements change. Designed for the 65-200 scalable LXI […]
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Microelectronics UK 2026: Semiconductor Catapult pivots to AI and RF

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:01:00 +0200

With the UK Semiconductor Catapult formally launching today, Electronics Weekly talked with Caroline O’Brien, CEO of the organisation, at the Microelectronics UK event in London. The catapult, the reincarnation of […]
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Microelectronics UK: UK Government prioritising semiconductors

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:31:00 +0200

At Microelectronics UK 2026, the opening keynote was given by Julia Sutcliffe, the UK’s Chief Scientific Adviser in BIST (the Department for Business Innovation, Science and Trade). She said that […]
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Microelectronics UK 2026: UK Government prioritising semiconductors

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:31:00 +0200

At Microelectronics UK 2026, the opening keynote was given by Julia Sutcliffe, the UK’s Chief Scientific Adviser in BIST (the Department for Business Innovation, Science and Trade). She said that […]
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Why miniature pressure sensors are now a core OEM component

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Choosing the right device in the miniature pressure sensor market needs careful consideration, writes Andrew Miller. The pressure sensor was once a specialist component, the preserve of industrial instrumentation and […]
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Sustainability Design Challenge

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:38:00 +0200

element14, has launched a smart sustainability design challenge inviting engineers, makers and technology enthusiasts to design and build innovative projects focused on recycling, waste reduction and environmental sustainability. The challenge […]
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UK Semiconductor Catapult launched

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0200

The UK Semiconductor Catapult, the reincarnation of the Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult, was launched today. The catapult gives companies access to the specialised facilities and cleanrooms of its labs at […]
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AMD buys World Labs for $8.2bn

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:17:00 +0200

AMD is to buy World Labs, an AI model and research lab led by AI pioneer Dr. Fei-Fei. The acquisition will strengthen AMD’s ability to develop AI hardware, software and […]
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Gimlet cloud and Cerebras to accelerate inference

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:16:00 +0200

Gimlet Labs and Cerebras Systems are to work together to deliver ultrafast AI inference at massive scale. The collaboration brings together Cerebras’ wafer-scale compute with the Gimlet Cloud to deliver a purpose-built […]
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Vanguard and NXP open jv fab and plan another

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:15:00 +0200

Yesterday, Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) and NXP inaugurated their jv fab in Singapore dubbed VisionPower Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (VSMC). . Volume production is planned for early 2027. The capacity of […]
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The Agent-Engineer

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:14:00 +0200

Synopsys has come up with Agent-Engineers – agents that can reason, plan, and execute engineering workflows from silicon to systems across verification, system validation, implementation, analogue, manufacturing, and simulation and […]
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Cheap phones disappearing

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:02:00 +0200

Smartphone shipments are forecast to recover to approximately 1.2 billion units in 2030, nearly back the level of 2025, says Counterpoint Research However, the sub-$200 segment is expected to decline […]
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TEC raises $450m Series C for reusable spacecraft

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:18:00 +0200

The Exploration Company (TEC), a startup for building reusable spacecrafts, has raised $450 million in a Series C finding round, which it describes as the largest-ever by a European space […]
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VersaBeam Mini 16-fiber EBO connector for high-density AI networks

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:11:00 +0200

Molex is announcing VersaBeam Mini its ultra-compact, 16-fiber Expanded Beam Optical (EBO) connector. The company says it solves critical space, thermal and maintenance challenges in high-density AI and hyperscale networks. […]
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Q2 slowdown reports BEAMA

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:57:00 +0200

UK electrical manufacturers reported a sharp sales slowdown in Q2 2026, according to BEAMA‘s latest Market Pulse. Four in ten (40.7%) manufacturers reported operating at 70% capacity or below, while […]
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Raspberry Pi H1 revenue up 90%

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:16:00 +0200

Raspberry Pi H1 revenue was up 90% YoY at $256.9 million, driven by a 17% increase in board shipments to 4.2 million units and a 42% rise in ASP. “Raspberry […]
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xAi’s models to catch up OpenAI and Anthropic by year-end

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:14:00 +0200

Elon Musk expects that, by Christmas, xAI’s models will be as advanced as those from Anthropic and Open AI, “We will keep accelerating,” said Musk, “our AI efforts are only […]
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Wise Integration and Navitas Semi hook up for data centre PSU development

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:12:00 +0200

Wise Integration, which specialises in a digital control for GaN and SiC based power converters, and Navitas Semiconductor, the GaN and SiC specialist, are to collaborate on advancing power-computing applications […]
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PicoJool raises $275m to bring VCSEL products to market

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:11:00 +0200

PicoJool, the VCSEL specialist, has raised $27.5 million in Series A funding following a $12 million seed round bringing total funding to $39.5 million. PicoJool will use the money to […]
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IC-Link by imec simplifies access to advanced nodes

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:11:00 +0200

IC-Link by imec, imec’s design and manufacturing service provider for ASICs and silicon photonics, and TSMC are have simplifying customer access to advanced-node semiconductor design capabilities. As the newest member of […]
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Google’s SunCatcher aims for datacentres in space with TPU moonshot

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:39:00 +0200

Google’s Project Suncatcher is scheduled to send its first prototype satellite into orbit next week, to evaluate how Google Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) perform in space. It describes the project […]
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QSM603FCP smart board supports AIoT for Android, Linux

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:05:00 +0200

At Embedded World North America the wireless specialist Quectel has announced its QSM603FCP, a “smart PCBA” for edge computing that supports Android and Linux systems. It runs on MediaTek’s high-performance […]
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CSignum secures £2.6m funding for underwater wireless comms

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:56:00 +0200

CSignum, a startup for wireless IoT communications from beneath the surface, has completed a £2.6 million funding round. This follows on from previous Series A investment. The backing will enable […]
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UK blocked from pre-release access to US AI frontier models

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:16:00 +0200

Despite Prime Minister Andy Burnham telling the UN that the UK and US are working hand in glove on AI safety the US has told OpenAI and Anthropic not to […]
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Which is the real Terafab?

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:14:00 +0200

Terafab is either a massive chip fab being built by Elon Musk in Texas or a desk-top photolithography tool for prototyping devices (pictured above). No doubt Elon was surprised to […]
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UK adds 16 Unicorns so far this year

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:07:00 +0200

The UK has added 16 unicorns so far this year taking the country’s current total to 100 unicorns with 91 reaching unicorn status since 2017, according to Tracxn Technologies. This […]
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Spatial accessory trackers for Apple headsets

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:05:00 +0200

Mikroe, the click board specialist, has come up its Spatial Anchor S1 and Spatial Anchor R1 precise spatial accessory tracking modules for Apple’s Vision Pro headset. Both are now shipping […]
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Bel Fuse high-density DC-DC converters track railway applications

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:43:00 +0200

Bel Fuse has announced the XRCM200 and XRCM300 series of compact, high-density DC-DC converters for railway and transportation applications. The parts support input voltages from 16.8 VDC to 137.5 VDC, […]
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Lattice Mach-N2 FPGA family targets system control and security

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:47:00 +0200

Lattice Semiconductor is releasing the Lattice Mach-N2 FPGA family, for system control and security in modern infrastructure. Mach-N2 combines integrated flash, a hardware Root of Trust, and CNSA 2.0-compliant post-quantum […]
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Advanced packaging to be a $51bn market by 2031

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:26:00 +0200

AI accelerators , HBM Integration, and Co-packaged optics are pushing higher performance packaging past $51 billion by 2031, says Yole. High-end performance packaging revenue has a 27% CAGR during 2025-2031. […]
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Univity achieves first in-orbit 5G NTN TDD connection via mmWave link

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:16:00 +0200

Univity has announced the success of uniSpark, its first in-orbit technology demonstration mission and claims it as a world’s first, paving the way for new spectrum resources for satellite communications. […]
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Japan ponders Starlink alternatives

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:13:00 +0200

Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has put up $44 million to support projects to make compact, lightweight universal antennas for accessing satellites, reports the Nikkei. The idea is […]
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YMTC wins patent battle against Micron

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:12:00 +0200

YMTC has won a battle with Micron in a German court for the infringement of two patents and has been awarded injunctions protecting its IP for ten years.. The disputed […]
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Qualcomm buys PickNik

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:12:00 +0200

Qualcomm has bought PickNik, a software company specialising in robotics. The move is seen as Qualcomm moving further into physical AI after its Arduino and Modular acquisitions. “Robotics is one […]
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Qualcomm buys PickNick

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:12:00 +0200

Qualcomm has bought PickNick a software company specialising in robotics. The move is seen as Qualcomm moving further into physical AI after its Arduino and Modular acquisitions. “Robotics is one […]
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Cambridge Tech Week draws 1,700 visitors

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:11:00 +0200

Cambridge Tech Week 2026 closed last week after five days of debate, dealmaking and networking, with this year’s programme putting a sharper focus on the practical challenge of turning research […]
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Test Arduino’s VENTUNO Q SBC for free

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:10:00 +0200

element14 is inviting engineers and makers to apply for the opportunity to evaluate Arduino’s new VENTUNO Q single-board computer (SBC) and share their findings with the global community. Building on […]
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Declining polls for President Trump

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 02:08:00 +0200

There is not a single major issue on which President Trump receives a positive net approval rating, according to RealClearPolitics. The President is underwater across the board, with inflation standing […]
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SOSA-aligned TVPX210 3U OpenVPX carrier board offers modular I/O

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:52:00 +0200

Tews Technologies has announced its TVPX210, a 3U OpenVPX carrier board aligning with the SOSA technical standard. It’s for system designers to integrate high-performance modular I/O into next-generation defence and […]
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RAF Space Squadron forms to defend Britain’s satellites

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:13:00 +0200

The UK’s Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Harv Smith, has announced the formation of an RAF Space Squadron to defend British satellites and interests in space. Its […]
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UKSA backs Filtronic to develop RF over IP for digital satellite ground networks

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:26:00 +0200

Filtronic, the high-frequency connectivity specialist, has been awarded funding through the UK Space Agency’s Ground Station Innovation Programme (GSIP). It will develop next-gen RF over IP technology to help support […]
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Chip Turf War in China

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:16:00 +0200

A Chinese semiconductor industry Turf War is brewing as DRAM specialist CXMT looks to get into NAND – the province of Yangtze Memory (YMTC) – while YMTC is making moves […]
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Alibaba announces its most powerful AI processor yet

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:15:00 +0200

Yesterday, T-Head, Alibaba’s chip unit, previewed its most powerful AI processor yet – the Zhenwu V900 aimed at both training and inference. Production is scheduled for Q1 2027. The technology […]
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Cadence agent delivers production‑ready RTL covering PPA

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:11:00 +0200

Cadence has introduced a new agent for Cadence ChipStack AI Super Agent that automates front‑end digital design and verification—covering power, performance and area (PPA)-driven spec‑to‑RTL generation, RTL analysis, and refinement; […]
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Cadence agent delivers production‑ready RTL covering PPA.

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:11:00 +0200

59% growth for 2025 DRAM module market

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:11:00 +0200

The 2025 DRAM module market grew 59% YoY to $21.2 billion, says TrendForce, a significant acceleration from the 7% growth of 2024. The top five global DRAM module makers accounted […]
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MCUs for real-time control in power and motor applications

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:03:00 +0200

Infineon is sampling its PSOC Control C3 Performance Line MCU family to enable real-time control for power and motor applications. Based on Arm Cortex-M33 multi-core architecture, PSOC Control C3 Performance […]
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Satlantis launches NOX Night vision Optical eXplorer project

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:26:00 +0200

Satlantis Microsats, a provider of high-res optical payloads for small satellites, has officially launched NOX (Night vision Optical eXplorer) project. This is a new night-vision project with funding coming from […]
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Tim Cook to get Robert Noyce Award

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:15:00 +0200

Today, the SIA announced that Tim Cook has been selected as the 2026 recipient of the chip industry’s highest honour, the Robert N. Noyce Award. The SIA presents the Noyce […]
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Euro-processor samples delivered to Bull

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:49:00 +0200

SiPearl, the Euro-processor developer, has delivered samples of its first CPU – Rhea1 – to Bull which has begun integration of the chip into its BullSequana XH3000 platform for JUPITER, […]
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Omnivision’s OX08D30 8-megapixel CMOS automotive image sensor eyes ADAS

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:04:00 +0200

Omnivision, the digital imaging specialist, has announced its OX08D30 8-megapixel CMOS automotive image sensor. Featuring the company’s TheiaCel technology, for high dynamic range (HDR) imaging, it is aimed at advanced […]
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Why AI is forcing a rethink of power delivery

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Delivering enough power, quickly and consistently enough, to keep increasingly complex AI systems operating at peak performance, is a challenge, writes Takaki Murata. Some of the biggest constraints on future […]
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OpenLight samples 3.T DR8 silicon photonics PICs

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:55:00 +0200

Openlight is sampling the industry’s first 3.2T DR8 silicon photonic power ICs (PICs). They are fabricated using Tower Semiconductor’s PH18DA process. At CIOE 2026 in Shenzhen, the company also announced […]
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Samsung’s Taylor fab running prototypes of Tesla’s 2nm A15 chip

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:55:00 +0200

Samsung’s Taylor, Texas fab is reported by the Seoul Economic Daily to have started running prototypes of Tesla’s 2nm A15 chip which goes into the Full Self Driving car, the […]
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Q2 server shipments hit $166bn

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:06:00 +0200

Q2 was highest quarterly revenue in the server market’s history – up 52% YoY and 35.7% QoQ at $166?3 billion propelled by both as rising units and ASPs with branded […]
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Q2 server shipments hit $166bn

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:06:00 +0200

Q2 was highest quarterly revenue in the server market’s history – up 52% YoY and 35.7% QoQ at $166?3 billion propelled by both as rising units and ASPs with branded […]
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World’s first net 400 Gps optical link employing an APD receiver

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:02:00 +0200

Imec has demo-ed the world’s first Ge/Si avalanche photodiode (APD) to combine 100 GHz bandwidth, low-voltage (5 V) operation and a responsivity of 1.8 A/W across both the O- and […]
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Melexis adds to current sensors

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:02:00 +0200

Melexis has expanded its isolated current sensor portfolio for high-voltage automotive and industrial applications with devices delivering plug-and-play measurement up to 100 ARMS, ASIL B readiness, and a fast analogue […]
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ARIA funds Space Solar for stratospheric RF power beaming

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:23:00 +0200

Space Solar, the Harwell-based space company specialising in wireless power beaming, has won a £1.3m research contract from the UK’s Advanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA). The award from ARIA […]
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Semtech pushes on with NPO and CPO for datacentres

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:21:00 +0200

AT CIOE in Shenzhen, Semtech introduced a family of 224G linear transimpedance amplifier (TIA) and drivers, designed to accelerate the deployment of near-packaged optics (NPO) and co-packaged optics (CPO) architectures […]
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Nordic nRF54LC10A SoC expands nRF54L series for cost-sensitive IoT

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:18:00 +0200

Nordic Semiconductor has announced its nRF54LC10A SoC, which supports Bluetooth LE, Bluetooth Channel Sounding, Thread, Zigbee, and Matter. Its a device for small tags, trackers, and smart home sensors, with […]
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EnduroSat raises $205m to build satellites at the volume of drones

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:09:00 +0200

EnduroSat, a European satellite, has raised $205 million in an investment round co-led by Riot Ventures and Atreides Management. There was also backing from the European Innovation Council, Google Ventures, […]
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President Trump announces AI Force and AI Czar

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 07:17:00 +0200

On Saturday, President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social that he is creating an “AI Force” to ‌oversee regulation of AI and will announce an AI Czar in the near […]
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President of Royal Society says government’s splitting of DSIT functions was mistaken

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 07:17:00 +0200

The president of the Royal Society, Sir Paul Nurse (pictured), has told the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee that the government’s move to split up the DSIT was […]
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London neocloud startup Nscale seeks $3bn in New York IPO

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 07:16:00 +0200

Nscale, the two year-old London-based Neocloud datacentre operator, is looking to raise $3 billion in a New York IPO despite making a loss of $1.2 billion on sales of $140 […]
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CXMT in mass production of 24Gb LPDDR5X DRAM using quad patterning

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 07:13:00 +0200

Yesterday, CXMT vp Luo Xiaodong told the World Manufacturing Convention in Hefei that the company’s latest 24Gbit LPDDR5X DRAM is in mass production. “Our process capability is now on par […]
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Avnet Silica signs LEM

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 07:12:00 +0200

Avnet Silica has signed a distribution agreement with LEM, a global provider of current and voltage measurement products. Under the agreement, Avnet Silica will offer LEM’s portfolio of PCB-mounted and […]
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Kyocera completes construction of new ceramics plant

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 07:01:00 +0200

Kyocera has completed construction of its Nagasaki Isahaya plant (pictured). The plant will be a key production site for Kyocera to accelerate its semiconductor related business, which the company has […]
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Littelfuse solid-state contactors for heating, motor control apps

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:17:00 +0200

Littelfuse is expanding its solid-state switching portfolio with the SCD and SCP Series solid-state contactors for control in single- and three-phase heating and motor applications. Designed to improve system performance […]
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ESA selects Iceye, Leonardo for Europe’s EOGS studies

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:52:00 +0200

The European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded two contracts – one to ICEYE and one to Leonardo – to carry out architecture studies for the EU’s planned Earth Observation Governmental […]
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Samtec’s 100-CM Series connectors capable of DC to 120 GHz

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:17:00 +0200

Samtec, the connector specialist, has released its 1.0 mm vertical compression mount board connector, the 100-CM Series. It is aiming at millimeter-wave test and measurement applications for W-band and into […]
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Dealing in AI – who holds the cards?

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:14:00 +0200

The Trump administration takes an uncertain hand into critical technology negotiations with China next week, writes Paul Dempsey. Mounting controversy over AI safety and regulation spilled over into great power […]
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Tata and Nexperia join in far-reaching jv

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:16:00 +0200

Nexperia, whose Chinese owner Wingtech was stripped of control by a Dutch court, has joined up with ‌Tata Electronics on Thursday to fab and package ICs in India. Nexperia will […]
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Huawei launches ten AI chipsets

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:15:00 +0200

Yesterday, Huawei showed off 10 AI chipsets including AI accelerators, CPUs and networking. “Among these chips, Ascend is the most critical one in the entire system,” said Huawei chairman David […]
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2026 AI spend to hit $2.7trn

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:09:00 +0200

Worldwide spending on AI is forecast to total $2.7 trillion in 2026, a 49.5% increase year-over-year, according to Gartner. “The buildout of AI data center capacity is the largest infrastructure […]
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Imec’s most advanced hyperspectral sensor for sale

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:08:00 +0200

Imec’s most advanced hyperspectral sensor for Earth observation and industrial applications has officially transitioned from the research and development phase to broader adoption by imaging system developers and application partners. […]
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600V 3-phase IGBT inverter bridge with an 18.8mm x 32.8mm footprint

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:03:00 +0200

ST has brought out small low-loss intelligent moulded modules (SLLIMM) with direct-bonded copper (DBC) in a new compact outline for industrial drives, air conditioners, heat pumps and home appliances. The […]
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King to ask AI companies to protect humanity

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:29:00 +0200

Today, the King is going to ask AI leaders for reassurances they can protect humanity by controlling their creations. At a meeting at Dumfries House in Scotland attended by Google […]
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Infineon sells FRAM and NOR Flash business to Winbond

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:07:00 +0200

Infineon is selling its NOR Flash and FRAM business to Winbond in an all-cash transaction valued at $1.12 billion on a cash and debt free basis. The business comprises a […]
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Infineon sells F-RAM and NOR Flash business to Winbond

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:07:00 +0200

Infineon is selling its NOR Flash and F-RAM business to Winbond in an all-cash transaction valued at $1.12bn on a cash and debt free basis. The business comprises a portfolio […]
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Bank of America sees US semi industry doubling in four years

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:14:00 +0200

Bank of America expects the semiconductor market to reach $3.2 trillion by 2030, according to an Investing.com report. BofA now expects an 18% CAGR between 2026 and 2030, up from […]
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VdL to outline under-age internet and AI protections

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:13:00 +0200

Later today European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will outline her plan for implementing a social media ban for children under 13 and a ban on personal accounts for […]
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Mediatek processor aims to go light on memory

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:11:00 +0200

Mediatek has launched the 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro with the aim of reducing memory usage at a time of high memory cost. “We are working closely with multiple customers on […]
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Antevia Networks demos public MNO and private 5G connectivity running simultaneously over the same RAN

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:08:00 +0200

Antevia Networks, the telecoms equipment vendor, has announced a successful demonstration of public Mobile Network Operator (MNO) and private 5G connectivity running simultaneously over the same RAN. The live test […]
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Antevia Networks demoes public MNO and private 5G connectivity running simultaneously over the same RAN.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:08:00 +0200

Antevia Networks, the telecoms equipment vendor, has announced a successful demonstration of public MNO and private 5G connectivity running simultaneously over the same RAN. The live test demonstrated two devices […]
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Bright, rugged, sunlight-readable monitors for outdoors

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:02:00 +0200

Advantech has introduced the FPM-300S Series of high-brightness rugged monitors—sunlight-readable displays tailored for outdoor edge visualization. Combining high-brightness, rugged protection, and reliable operation, the FPM-300S Series is designed for mission-critical […]
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Sivers turns to CW DFB laser tech to reduce module sizes

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:52:00 +0200

Integrating laser technology increases reliability while reducing the final form factor of modules. This philosophy has been embraced by Sivers Semiconductors. The company highlighted its 100mW O-band CW DFB laser […]
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ETH Zurich plans Swiss Quantum Innovation Hub – IBM, Lockheed Martin

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:19:00 +0200

The leading Swiss research university ETH Zurich – with backing from both IBM and Lockheed Martin – is opening the Swiss Quantum Innovation Hub. The new hub plans to host […]
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Hynix and Intel may make memories in Ohio

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:59:00 +0200

Hynix and Intel are talking about about manufacturing memory at Intel’s Ohio fab site, reports Reuters,. It is suggested that either Hynix could lease part of the Ohio facility, or […]
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Taiwan Semi releases family of AEC-Q 60V Dual Power MOSFETs

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:08:00 +0200

Taiwan Semiconductor is introducing a family of automotive-grade power MOSFETs to its existing TQM Series. The 60V dual n-channel devices support drop-in pin compatibility with other commonly used package types, […]
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TT Instruments presented its King’s Award for Enterprise

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:34:00 +0200

Blackburn-based TT Instruments (TechPlant) has celebrated its King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade at a ceremony attended by Lancashire’s Lord-Lieutenant. It was presented to the company at its Wainwright […]
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Euclyd raises €200m to transform datacentres

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:16:00 +0200

Euclyd, a Dutch startup targetting AI iCs and racks, has raised €200 million in a Series A funding round. Euclyd’s chairman is former ASML CEO Peter Wennink. Investors are Samsung, […]
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Delos raises $100m for faster datacentre networking ICs

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:14:00 +0200

Delos Data, a stsrtup founded by ex-Intel engineers, has raised over $100 million to pursue networking chips for datacentres. Investors were Matrix, Playground, Socratic Partners, Capricorn’s Technology Impact Fund, Matter […]
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Semiconductor programmed by light

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:10:00 +0200

Researchers at Princeton Engineering have created a semiconductor which is a few molecules thick and can repeatedly change its properties in response to light. . The researchers have created a […]
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Gates Foundation to spend $1bn on expanding access to AI

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:08:00 +0200

Yesterday, the Gates Foundation announced plans to spend at least $1 billion over the next two years to expand access to artificial intelligence and the AI-enabled solutions, opportunities, and knowledge […]
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Sensor reduces cost of automotive camera module

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:03:00 +0200

ST is sampling a 1.1 MP automotive image sensor for infrared in-cabin sensing called ST Safe Sense VD56GA that helps OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers scale driver and occupant monitoring […]
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KVector raises £3.8m to commercialise low-power beam-steered antenna

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:12:00 +0200

University of Birmingham spin-out KVector has raised £3.8 million to commercialise a low-power alternative to AESA (active electronically scanned array) phased array antennas. Its beam-steered antenna – working from X-band […]
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ESA, Axiom Space sign a MoU for post-ISS space ecosystem

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:25:00 +0200

The European Space Agency (ESA) and Axiom Space have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a post-International Space Station ecosystem. The agency and the in-orbit infrastructure specialist say they […]
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Battery management systems as a core power component

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Initially conceived to address overcharging, high temperatures and deep discharge, battery management systems have evolved into intelligent and sophisticated systems for battery-powered systems, writes Samudrapom Dam. BMS overview The battery […]
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Former CEO of Babcock appointed Knight of France’s Legion of Honour

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:43:00 +0200

David Lockwood, the former CEO of Babcock International Group and President of ADS Group Limited, has been appointed Knight in the Order of the Legion of Honour in France. This […]
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Google unworried by $200bn datacentre capex

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 07:16:00 +0200

A Google server pays for its cost in two years and, if it’s running on Google chips, pays for itself in a year, according to Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian. “The […]
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Chip boom doesn’t represent ultimate market demand

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 07:15:00 +0200

The chip market continues with treble-digit monthly annualised value growth rates, twice as large as the industry’s two previous record highs in June 2000 (59.3%) and January 2010 (66.6%). Prior […]
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Imec demoes 22nm pitch on single-print high-NA step

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 07:10:00 +0200

Imec has demonstrated the feasibility of patterning tight-pitch random logic structures after a CAR-based single-print High NA EUV lithography step. Logic structures include lines/spaces down to 22nm pitch, and vias […]
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SBCs bloodied by the memory boom but surviving

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 07:09:00 +0200

SBCs have become so expensive that even models that are nearly a decade old are pricier than ever. A Raspberry Pi that was $15 is now being sold for $60, […]
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Mitsubishi and Swissto12 hook up for 3D-printed space payloads

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 07:08:00 +0200

SWISSto12 and Mitsubishi Electric (MELCO) have signed an MoU to use MELCO’s satellite system expertise and SWISSto12’s 3D-printing processes to develop small, light payloads built in short timeframes. “SWISSto12’s innovative […]
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CASIS celebrates 15 years managing International Space Station lab

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:37:00 +0200

The Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) is celebrating 15 years as manager of the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory. The organisation is officially responsible the […]
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binder adds midmount PCB connectors to its M12 portfolio

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:17:00 +0200

The circular industrial connector specialist binder binder is expanding its M12 portfolio with angled panel-mount connectors. For centric PCB mounting, they are designed to fit into a slim, cylindrical housing. […]
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Serpac watch-style enclosures feature IP 67 sealing

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:21:00 +0200

Serpac is releasing its BW Series of IP 67-rated watch-style enclosures. The three models – BW2, BW4, BW6 – are available in different sizes and colours. The wearable enclosures target […]
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Datacentre performance now sold by the rack not the chip

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:15:00 +0200

The value in datacentres is shifting from the chip to the rack, says Yole, with hyperscalers and AI labs co-designing their own AI ASICs and with advanced packaging, HBM4, […]
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Enflame raises $900m

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:12:00 +0200

Shanghai Enflame Technology has raised $900 million in an IPO on the Shanghai exchange. The company expects a $128 million loss for 2026 YTD. The company, founded in 2018 by […]
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Nokia launches Cognitive Operations

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:09:00 +0200

Nokia has launched Cognitive Operations (CO), a platform that unifies mission-critical communications, accelerated edge computing, and operational AI for industries where failure in field operations is not an option. CO […]
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High-end routing and aggregation equipment up by 25% y-o-y in Q2

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:09:00 +0200

High-end routing and aggregation equipment revenue grew 25% y-o-y in Q2, says Dell’Oro, driven by stronger demand across all regions and customer segments. Notably, vendor direct sales revenue to cloud […]
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High-end routing and aggregation equipment up 25% YoY in Q2

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:09:00 +0200

High End Routing and Aggregation equipment revenue grew 25% YoY in Q2, says Dell’Oro, driven by stronger demand across all regions and customer segments. Notably, vendor direct sales revenue to […]
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Anti-surge chip resistors delivering 0.33W

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:05:00 +0200

ROHM has developed the “SDR01 Series” of high anti-surge chip resistors, delivering a class-leading rated power of 0.33W in the 0402 (1005 Metric) size. Designed for electronic equipment where mounting […]
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Anti-surge chip resistors deliver 0.33W

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:05:00 +0200

ROHM has developed the ‘SDR01 Series‘ of high anti-surge chip resistors, delivering a class-leading rated power of 0.33W in the 0402 (1005 metric) size. Designed for electronic equipment where mounting […]
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TechWorks calls for economic growth through UK expertise

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:51:00 +0200

TechWorks celebrated its 30th anniversary with the first TechWorks Semiconductors to Systems Summit (S2S26) in London. And it is calling for greater collaboration within the industry to turn UK technology […]
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UKESF, Unibots partner for robotics and engineering

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:14:00 +0200

The UK Electronics Skills Foundation (UKESF) is partnering with Unibots CIC to help make learning practical robotics more accessible and social for students. Unibots CIC is a non-profit organisation that […]
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US Space Force selects Texas as third DARC site

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:14:00 +0200

The U.S. Space Force has approved the location for the third and final site of the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC), which involves a partnership of Australia, the UK […]
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CIOE reflects industry shift to HPC and AI

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:50:00 +0200

The 27th China International Optoelectronic Exposition (CIOE 2026) took place this week (09-11 September) at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, China. CIOE’s 4,000 exhibitors represent multiple markets, although […]
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CXMT is world’s most profitable memory company

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:15:00 +0200

CXMT had Q2 EBIT of 82%, according to Quick FactSet, making it the world’s most profitable memory company. CXMT makes DDR5 while Hynix and Samsung have concentrated more on […]
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$5.75bn equity investment for UK datacentre companies

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:13:00 +0200

$5.7 billion of equity investment has been raised by 24 UK datacentre companies, according to a report from analysts Tracxn. $3.6 billion of the $5.7 billion has been raised since […]
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TSMC August revenues up 53% YoY

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:12:00 +0200

TSMC had record monthly revenue for August of $16.35 billion up 53.3% YoY and up 10.1% on July. In Q2, the company had a 77% jump in profit and forecast […]
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TSMC August revenues up 53% YoY

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:12:00 +0200

TSMC had record monthly revenue for August of $16.35 billion up 53.3% YoY and up 10.1% on July. In Q2, the company had a 77% jump in profit and forecast […]
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Dual-phase smart power stage family has power density exceeding 2 A/mm²

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:05:00 +0200

Infineon is sampling a dual-phase smart power stage family designed for AI accelerators and vertical power delivery modules. Integrating Infineon’s OptiMOS 6 MOSFETs and a dual-phase driver IC in a […]
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Battery management IC has 12-bit ADC with cell-balancing current of 70mA

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:01:00 +0200

ST’s L9962 lithium-battery management IC integrates a 12-bit ADC coupled with cell-balancing current of 70mA for voltage correction to improve battery health. Designed for Li-ion and lithium-polymer Li-Po battery packs […]
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Leankon expands 13.56 MHz NFC antenna portfolio

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:56:00 +0200

Leankon is expanding its Near Field Communication or 13.56 MHz NFC antenna portfolio with nine new products. The parts include the LK18604xx series, pictured. 13.56 MHz NFC antenna Designed to […]
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Airbus, Thales Alenia Space sign up for first IRIS² satellites

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:10:00 +0200

Airbus and Thales Alenia Space have officially started the development of IRIS² satellites on behalf of Eutelsat, signing the initial contract for the design and build of the first layer […]
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Malaysia pushes to become a regional semiconductor hub

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Malaysia is a major base for outsourced semiconductor assembly and testing. It is now trying to build a broader role in the chip value chain, writes Amira Azman. The government’s […]
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AOS extends αMOS E2 600V super junction mosfet platform

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:29:00 +0200

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor (AOS) is releasing new αMOS E2 600V Super Junction Mosfets: the AOGT037V60DE2 and the AOGT060V60DE2. The Mosfets are aimed at higher voltage applications, including servers, workstations, […]
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Apple unfolds folding phone

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:17:00 +0200

I Apple has introduced iPhone Duo, the first foldable iPhone. Opened, it is the thinnest iPhone ever, with a 7.6-inch inner display that provides a large canvas for viewing content, […]
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ADI buys Alif Semiconductor

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:16:00 +0200

ADI is to buy Alif Semiconductor of Pleasanton, California for $1.35 billion in cash. The acquisition combines ADI’s sensing, signal-processing and power-management technologies with Alif’s MCU s and CPUs aimed […]
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Siemens and Sparepartsnow selling refurbished auto components

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:11:00 +0200

Siemens has entered a partnership with the German B2B platform Sparepartsnow to make refurbished Siemens automation products more easily accessible to industrial customers. Through Sparepartsnow’s digital marketplace, customers can now […]
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Q2 Broadband Access equipment market down 3% YoY

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:08:00 +0200

Revenue for the Broadband Access equipment market reached $4.5 billion in 2Q 2026, down 3% YoY. North American telco and cable operators bucked the downward trend as they continued to […]
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Q2 broadband access equipment market down 3% y-o-y

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:08:00 +0200

Revenue for the broadband access equipment market reached $4.5bn in 2Q 2026, down 3% y-o-y. North American telco and cable operators bucked the downward trend as they continued […]
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IC integrates power-supply function, resolver excitation and safety engine

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:03:00 +0200

Infineon is shipping the OPTIREG PMIC TLE9744QK PMIC designed for high-voltage traction inverter applications in electric and hybrid vehicles. It consolidates complete power-supply functions, resolver excitation and a dedicated safety […]
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IC integrates power-supply function, resolver excitation and safety engine.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:03:00 +0200

Infineon is shipping the OPTIREG PMIC TLE9744QK PMIC designed for high-voltage traction inverter applications in electric and hybrid vehicles. It consolidates complete power-supply functions, resolver excitation, and a dedicated safety […]
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LattePanda creates micro module for on-device AI

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:05:00 +0200

A micro x86 compute module has been purpose-built by LattePanda for projects running on-device AI, such as robotics, portable instruments, vision AI and industrial automation. The LattePanda Mu Ultra is […]
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LattePanda creates for micro module for on-device AI

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:05:00 +0200

A micro x86 compute module has been purpose-built by LattePanda for projects running on-device AI, such as robotics, portable instruments, vision AI and industrial automation. The LattePanda Mu Ultra is […]
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Andøya, Isar Aerospace achieve first European orbital launch

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:16:00 +0200

Norway’s Andøya Spaceport and Germany’s Isar Aerospace’s Spectrum rocket have the distinction of achieving the first launch to orbit from continental Europe. “Today, Isar Aerospace opened space from Continental Europe,” […]
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1.2V-output LVCMOS clock buffers tackle clock distribution challenges

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:34:00 +0200

Microchip Technology is introducing its SY757xx family of 1.2V-output LVCMOS clock buffers. According to Microchip, the new devices simplify system design by eliminating the need for traditional discrete-component implementations while […]
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PLD Space extends Series C to €288m for reusable Miura 5 launcher

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:10:00 +0200

The Spanish startup PLD Space has announced extending its Series C funding round, originally launched in March 2026. It has received an additional €108 million investment, bringing the total round […]
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ASML breaks ground on new campus

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:16:00 +0200

ASML has started building its second major industrial campus in the Brainport region of the Netherlands. The company celebrated the occasion with a groundbreaking ceremony at Brainport Industries Campus (BIC) […]
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Mistral has $3bn Series D

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:13:00 +0200

Mistral, the three year-old French AI company. has raised €3 billion in a Series D funding round at a valuation of more than €21 billion, the largest equity fundraising round […]
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Kioxia CEO dismisses idea of Hynix tie-up

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:13:00 +0200

Kioxia CEO Hiroo Ota (pictured) has dismissed talks of a tie-up with Hynix on NAND production. Last week Hynix chairman Chey Tae-Won said Hynix is looking for a site in […]
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PCBAA urges Pentagon to act on PCBs

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:12:00 +0200

Five years ago, the US Congress provided guidance to the Pentagon to create a plan to remove Chinese, Russian, Iranian, and North Korean content from critical defense supply chains: certainly […]
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Pulsiv appoints new CEO

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:11:00 +0200

Pulsiv, the UK power electronics specialist, today announced the appointment of Tim Joyce as CEO and a member of the Board of Directors. Tim succeeds outgoing CEO Darrel Kingham, who […]
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AEye’s Apollo lidar wins Pegasus lunar vehicle contract

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:28:00 +0200

AEye’s Apollo long-range lidar (Light Detection and Ranging) has been has been selected by Lunar Outpost for integrating into its Pegasus LTV (Lunar Terrain Vehicle). This is the vehicle that […]
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OKW offers customised rotary potentiometer and encoder knobs

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:37:00 +0200

OKW is announcing customised and ‘Production Line Ready’ control knobs for rotary potentiometers and encoders, The Fareham-based enclosure specialist says the CONTROL-KNOBS can now be specified custom machined and printed […]
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EnSilica eyes EU growth with Space & Communications centre in Milan

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:34:00 +0200

EnSilica, the mixed-signal asic specialist, is opening its Space & Communications Semiconductor Centre of Excellence in Milan. The centre will initially recruit 20 specialist modem and mmWave engineers over the […]
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ASML and TSMC to lead transition to 12-inch photomasks for High-NA EUV

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:22:00 +0200

ASMLand TSMC have announced a collaborative initiative to lead the semiconductor industry’s transition to a larger-format Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) lithography photomask. While High NA EUV will be adopted for production […]
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JJ IC has 3.8m junctions per cm2

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:14:00 +0200

This week, at the 2026 Applied Superconductivity Conference (ASC), imec presents a three-metal-level (3ML) niobium-titanium-nitride (NbTiN)-based Josephson junction circuit, achieving circuit design densities of 3.8 million junctions per cm2 – […]
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US DoE has $12m funding opportunity for space-based PV R&D

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:12:00 +0200

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Integrated Energy Systems Office (IESO) announced the Space Photovoltaics Research and Development Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA) opportunity which will award up to $12 million […]
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Astute Group transitions leadership

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:11:00 +0200

Astute Group has announced a leadership transition. Geoff Hill, founder and Managing Director, becomes Chairman. In this role, Geoff will continue to shape the Group’s long-term strategy, providing guidance and […]
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Q2 DRAM contract price up 59.5% QoQ

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:10:00 +0200

Q2 DRAM contract prices were up 59.5% QoQ pushing DRAM quarterly revenue to nearly $154.73 billion, reports TrendForce. Suppliers’ inventories remain at historic lows, with additional supply mainly allocated for […]
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Thin film resistors enable higher power density in smaller footprints

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:04:00 +0200

Vishay’s new series of thin film chip resistors in 0402 and 0603 case sizes are built on an AlN substrate in SMT footprints. The Sfernice CHEP series deliver standard power […]
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Pixxel raises $100m in Series C for hyperspectral imaging satellites

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 19:05:00 +0200

Pixxel, the Indian-based space data company, has raised $100 million in a Series C funding round co-led by Temasek and Seraphim Capital, a London-based investment group focused on the Space […]
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Phytec’s phyVIP to speed embedded AI-based vision development

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:29:00 +0200

Phytec will be showcasing its phyVIP platform – for embedded vision development with onboard AI – at the Vision trade fair in Stuttgart. phyVIP adds a layer of integration on […]
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EW BrightSparks 2025 profile: Katherine Taberer, Leonardo

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:44:00 +0200

Now in its eighth year, the EW BrightSparks awards see Electronics Weekly celebrate some of the brightest and most talented young engineers in the UK today. In the next in our series on […]
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Everspin Technologies partners with Teledyne HiRel for MRAM in mil-aero

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:09:00 +0200

A strategic partnership between MRAM manufacturer, Everspin Technologies and Teledyne HiRel Semiconductors will mean that the 256Mb Persyst spin-transfer torque MRAM (STT-MRAM) will be used in Teledyne HiRel’s memory products […]
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Strong H1 for IQE

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:21:00 +0200

IQE reported a strong first-half performance, with revenue growth of more than 40% year-on-year driving a step change in profitability. Revenue increased 43% year-on-year to £64.6m Adjusted EBITDA of £6.0m, […]
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July semi sales up 135% YoY

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:13:00 +0200

July semiconductor sales of $146.8 billion were up 6.4% on June’s $137.9 billion and up 135.1% on the $62.5 billion of July 2025. “The global semiconductor market grew on a […]
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July semi sales up 135% y-o-y

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:13:00 +0200

July semiconductor sales of $146.8bn were up 6.4% on June’s $137.9bn and up 135.1% on the $62.5bn of July 2025. “The global semiconductor market grew on a month-to-month basis for […]
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Korean August semi exports up 209% YoY

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:05:00 +0200

Korea’s semiconductor exports in August were up 209% YoY to a record $46.65 billion, accounting for 47.5% of the country’s $98.25 billion exports, according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry […]
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Korean August semi exports up 209% y-o-y

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:05:00 +0200

Korea’s semiconductor exports in August were up 209% y-o-y to a record $46.65bn, accounting for 47.5% of the country’s $98.25bn exports, according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources. […]
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103% QoQ surge in SSD revenue

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:04:00 +0200

The top five enterprise SSD brands doubled revenue in Q2 over Q1 to $37.59 billion —a 103.6% increase, reports TrendForce.. Samsung had Q2 revenue of $14.35 billion. Hynix had $8.63 […]
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103% q-o-q surge in SSD revenue

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:04:00 +0200

The top five enterprise SSD brands doubled revenue in Q2 over Q1 to $37.59bn — a 103.6% increase, reports TrendForce. Samsung had Q2 revenue of $14.35bn. Hynix had $8.63bn. Micron […]
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AI back-end network switch sales overtake front-end sales

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:03:00 +0200

2Q 2026 marked a major inflection point as switch sales in AI back-end networks surpassed those in front-end networks for the first time, reports Dell’Oro. Meanwhile, Ethernet further extended its […]
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Quectel chip supports FRMCS

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:01:00 +0200

Quectel Wireless Solutions, the Belgrade IoT specialist, has announced an LGA version of its RG660Qx 5G module series, a sub-6GHz 5G module platform that includes support for the Future Railway […]
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iSpace leading ESA’s first lunar polar ice exploration rover mission

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:14:00 +0200

iSpace-Europe and the European Space Agency (ESA) have officially agreed the MAGPIE mission, Europe’s first lunar polar ice exploration rover. MAGPIE stands for the “Mission for Advanced Geophysics and Polar […]
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Open Cosmos becomes approved provider for UK sovereign comms

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:12:00 +0200

Open Cosmos, the Harwell, Oxfordshire-based company, has been selected as an approved supplier – via the UK’s Government Commercial Agency (GCA) – to provide satellite connectivity through its low Earth […]
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Midas Displays partners with CLAF to widen range of power supplies

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:17:00 +0200

Midas Displays, the display specialist based in Great Yarmouth, is partnering with CLAF Guangzhou Science and Technology, for the latter’s range of power supply systems. CLAF “We’re excited to add […]
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China 15 years behind in IC process technology

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:14:00 +0200

China is 15 years behind in chip manufacturing, according to Frank Rohmund (pictured) who beads up the Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology at Zeiss. Zeiss is the only source of the optical […]
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Simoco and Antevia Networks hook up for private 5G deployment

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:12:00 +0200

Simoco and Antevia Networks, the UK developer of the 5G SHIFT private 5G platform, will integrate rapidly deployable private 5G capability into Simoco’s INEOS Grenadier mission-critical communications platform. The partnership […]
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Imec examines biomanufacturing innovations for therapeutics

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:12:00 +0200

Imec’s Bioconvergence Forum: ‘Specialty Silicon Driving Deeptech Life Sciences & Medtech’, agreed that the future of biomanufacturing depends not just on better sensors, but on a more open and collaborative […]
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IQE extends supply agreement with Quintessent

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:08:00 +0200

IQE, the Cardiff compound semiconductor materials specialist, has signed a purchase agreement with Quintessent, the optical interconnect supplier, for Quantum Dot Laser (QDL) epitaxial wafers. Following an initial strategic announcement […]
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How to change Raspberry Pi WiFi details from the SD card

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:03:00 +0200

Abhishek Prakash at It’s FOSS wrote up a way to fix a Raspberry Pi that can no longer reach your network: edit the WiFi settings straight from the microSD card. […]
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JDIT-K’s 13.3-inch 4K2K rugged TFT display eyes challenging lighting

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:39:00 +0200

Pictured above is the 13.3-inch 4K2K Rugged Plus TFT display from JDIT-K. The display has a 70,000‑hour LED lifetime and it comes in two configurations. The standard 13.3-inch 4K2K module […]
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Nvidia to buy Hugging Face for $13bn

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:10:00 +0200

Nvidia is to buy AI developer Hugging Face for $12.93 billion, reports Reuters. Hugging Face produces open source AI models in contrast to the closed source models of OpenAI and […]
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Why press-fit technology continues to expand

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200

As press-fit is deployed across more applications, PCB interconnects must handle increasing levels of integration, power density and connector density, writes Michael Meckl. Figure 1: Cross-sectional comparison of soldered and […]
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Edinburgh’s pureLiFi enters administration

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:06:00 +0200

The 14-year-old Scottish telecoms firm pureLiFi is entering administration, with 42 jobs affected. The company – established by Professor Harald Haas who remained a director of the business – was […]
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Today Wayve starts robotaxi service in London

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:27:00 +0200

Today Wayve, the UK self-driving car developer, starts offering robotaxi rides in London. Uber users will be offered the option of a Wayve ride at the same price as a […]
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Google increases TPU roll-out cadence by 4x

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:13:00 +0200

Google has accelerated its cadence for TPU roll-outs from one every two years to two a year. “We at Google went from releasing a TPU every two years or so […]
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Google increases TPU roll-out cadence by 4x

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:13:00 +0200

Opportunities, capabilities and effects of emerging technologies by Elon Musk

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:12:00 +0200

At the G20 Innovation Ministerial meeting in Chapel Hill, North Carolina on Tuesday, Elon Musk gave an upbeat view on how today’s emerging technologies will change the world. “I think […]
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Opportunities, capabilities and effects of emerging technologies by Elon Musk.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:12:00 +0200

Skeleton and Infineon hook up on SSTs

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:11:00 +0200

Infineon and supercapacitor specialist Skeleton Technologies have signed an MoU to collaborate on high-efficiency, resilient power solutions for modern data centers. The rapid growth of AI, increasing power demand and […]
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Vector Photonics to promote PCSELs in datacentres

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:08:00 +0200

Vector Photonics, the Glasgow PCSEL pioneer. will show at ECOC 2026, the European Conference on Optical Communication, how its PCSEL laser technology can eliminate communications bottlenecks in AI data centres. […]
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Secondary protection IC for 2 to 4 lithium cells connected in series

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:01:00 +0200

Nisshinbo Micro Devices has launched secondary protection IC designed for 2 to 4 lithium-ion or lithium-polymer battery cells connected in series. Engineered with a high-voltage tolerant process and precise voltage […]
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Anritsu AH15203A wideband linear amplifier for optical comms

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:14:00 +0200

Anritsu is launching a 140 Gbaud wideband linear amplifier with integrated bias tee, the AH15203A/B, for optical communications. Aimed at developers of optical transmission devices, the company says the new […]
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EPC ePower Stage ICs target high-performance motor drives

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:19:00 +0200

Efficient Power Conversion (EPC) is announcing mass production of its 100 V integrated GaN ePower Stage devices, for high-performance motor drives. The family comprises EPC23108, EPC23109, EPC23110 and EPC23111, and […]
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HyImpulse raises €50 million Series A Extension for rocket launch

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:08:00 +0200

The European space launch company HyImpulse has announced Series A Extension financing of €50 million for its hybrid propulsion rocket technology. With the maiden flight of its SR75 launch vehicle […]
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Arm shareholders to vote for CEO pay package next week

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:13:00 +0200

Next week (on Sept 9) Arm shareholders will vote on the pay package of CEO Rene Haas (pictured) which was announced last May. Although shareholder advisory groups are advising Arm […]
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The Designless Semiconductor Industry

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:12:00 +0200

Architect Labs of Palo Alto has raised $24 million to build an AI system that designs and verifies chips end-to-end, transforming workloads into production-ready silicon while accelerating development time. Investors […]
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Multiaxial coreless Hall-effect current sensor for EVs

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:06:00 +0200

TI claims to be first to bring out a multiaxial coreless Hall-effect current sensor designed for all hybrid electric vehicle and electric vehicle (HEV/EV) traction inverter applications. The TMCS2100-Q1 sensor […]
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Melexis sampling low-power, cost-sensitive 3D magnetometer

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:05:00 +0200

Melexis is sampling a low-power 3D magnetometer for cost-sensitive, high-volume applications. Delivering on-the-fly flexibility and wide selectable ranges, the MLX90391 provides smart utility meters with robust tampering protection up to […]
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2.4 GHz Wi-Fi LTE coexBoost Filter

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:01:00 +0200

Qorvo’s QPQ5230 is a high-performance, high power Bulk Acoustic Wave (BAW) band-pass filter with extremely steep skirts, simultaneously exhibiting low loss in the Wi-Fi band and high near-in rejection in […]
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SpaceWERX backs 11 companies for space innovation

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:32:00 +0200

SpaceWERX, the U.S. Air Force space technology accelerator programme, will be investing in 11 companies to develop innovative space technologies. Specifically, the funding will be via its Program Year 2026.1 […]
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Tendeg showcases NewTen two-axis steerable reflector antenna

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:37:00 +0200

Tendeg, the antenna specialist, has released NewTEN, its two-axis steerable reflector antenna for small spacecraft. It was showcased at the 40th Annual Small Satellite Conference in Salt Lake City. Reflector […]
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New GaN-on-Si transistor withstands nearly 4kV before breakdown

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:17:00 +0200

A new kind of transistor – the Intrinsic Polarisation Super Junction ( iPSJ) has been invented to deal with the propensity of GaN transistors to fail at very high voltages. […]
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Nvidia puts $3.5bn into Mediatek

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:16:00 +0200

Nvidia is buying $3.5 billion of MediaTek’s convertible bonds in a deal by which they commit to use eachother’s products. “Nvidia’s networking ecosystem is now part of MediaTek’s supply chain, […]
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Superconducting transistor startup raises €2.6m

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:14:00 +0200

Finnish startup S-Transistors, a spin-out from VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, has raised €2.6 million in pre-seed funding to pioneer a fundamentally new class of ICs based on superconducting […]
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Nexeon completes £100m funding round

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:12:00 +0200

Nexeon, the UK developer silicon-based battery materials, has been awarded £52.6 million from the National Wealth Fund. Nexeon has now completed a £100 million funding round with other new investors […]
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Tim Cook’s farewell memo

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:11:00 +0200

Here is Tim Cook’s final memo to Apple employees: Team, Today is my last day as CEO of Apple. This is a moment I always knew would come one day, […]
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Optoelectronics innovation

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Optoelectronics form the backbone of modern technologies such as fibre-optic networks, solar power and digital displays, writes Anthony Coia. Production of a lens for the aerospace sector Optoelectronics – the […]
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Hynix looking for NAND jv fab site in Japan

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:14:00 +0200

S K Hynix is looking for a site in Japan to build a memory fab to be operated as a jv. “We are looking all over Japan,” S K Hynix […]
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CXMT sues the Pentagon

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:18:00 +0200

ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), China’s biggest DRAM company, is suing the Pentagon over its designation as a company assisting China’s military. The lawsuit is in the U.S. District Court for […]
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Grim for smartphones

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:17:00 +0200

The global smartphone market is forecast to decline 14.3% year on year in 2026, according to Counterpoint Research’s latest Smartphone Market Outlook Tracker, as higher component costs, reduced availability of […]
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Elastocaloric cooling could replace aircon

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:16:00 +0200

Elastocaloric cooling – aircon using minimal electricity – could be the answer to our ultra-heatwaves Elastocaloric cooling uses mechanical stress—like pulling or squeezing shape memory alloys such as nitinol—to generate […]
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A solid H1 for China chips

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:15:00 +0200

Chinese chip companies which had reported Q2 results by last Thursday showed a 12.8% rise in H1 revenue YoY with a 99% rise in profit, according to China’s National Development […]
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Teledyne imager in Meteosat gen3 satellite

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:08:00 +0200

Teledyne Space Imaging has announced the successful launch of the Meteosat Third Generation Imager-2 (MTG-I2) satellite, which carries a Teledyne Space Imaging CIS111 detector within its Flexible Combined Imager (FCI) […]
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Earth Observation satellite market develops to $155.9bn by 2035

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:33:00 +0200

Novaspace, the space consulting and market intelligence firm, has released the 19th edition of its Earth Observation Satellite Systems report. This covers Earth observation (EO) satellite supply and demand, and […]
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Aurora Avionics wins launcher control contract for autophage rocket

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:03:00 +0200

Aurora Avionics, the Edinburgh-based launcher control specialist, has agreed a contract with European aerospace company Alpha Impulsion to supply electronic systems for Alpha’s new autophage rocket engine. Specifically, the agreement […]
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Strategies to drive success in the supply chain playbook

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Even as the European electronic components market shows signs of growth, supply chain expectations in the region continue to evolve, write Krista Alby and Kyle Nelson. The electronics industry is […]
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Microchip adds radiation-tolerant space CSAC-SA65

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:19:00 +0200

Microchip Technology is expanding its atomic clock portfolio with the radiation-tolerant CSAC-SA65, to deliver precise timing for LEO space systems. CSAC stands for Chip Scale Atomic Clock. Microchip says the […]
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Curing and annealing oven is sized for single panel format

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:16:00 +0200

Weisun has added a single panel size curing and annealing oven for fan-out panel level packaging (FOPLP) lines. The 310mm x 310mm chamber has been added to the company’s AQWOL-5S range […]
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Kioxia looking to invest $31.4bn as Hynix mulls closer ties

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:18:00 +0200

Kioxia and SanDisk plan to invest $31.4 billion on new NAND capacity in the next six years said Kioxia CEO Hiroo Ota yesterday. The company intends to invest $11.3 billion […]
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Record sums invested in UK deep-tech this year

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:16:00 +0200

$11.3 billion has been invested in UK deep-tech companies so far this year, say analysts Tracxn. Last year the funding for UK deep-tech companies totalled $6.4 billion. Isomorphic Labs, Nscale, […]
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Renesas opens humanoid robot lab in Beijing

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:13:00 +0200

Renesas has opened its Physical AI & Robotics Lab in Beining. The facility will enable customers to demonstrate, validate and jointly develop next-generation robotic systems and serve as a hub […]
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A computer in a suitcase

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:12:00 +0200

Raspberry Pi has published an official guide to building a homemade cyberdeck, a custom-built portable personal computer that has become increasingly popular among DIY enthusiasts. The company says cyberdecks can […]
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Pickering’s PickBot winner

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:06:00 +0200

Pickering Group of Clacton-on-Sea has announced that Daniel Hubáček (pictured) from Třinec high school in the Czech Republic has won a competition to build a PickBot robot. The competition for […]
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Space Angel selected for Western Australia spaceport development

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:15:00 +0200

Space Angel Pty, a space infrastructure company, has been confirmed as the recipient of an Australian state government Spaceport Establishment Support Grant worth AU$1.75 million. This is to undertake site […]
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Advantech places Intel 18A processors at heart of edge AI computing

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:06:00 +0200

Advantech has integrated Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors into its latest motherboards, including the MIO-5381 (pictured) and AIMB-234 motherboards, its SOM-5886 module and ARK-2252 edge computer. The Core Ultra […]
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ESA’s European Launcher Challenge signs up companies

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:38:00 +0200

The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed the first of its European Launcher Challenge contracts with three European launch service providers. The European Launcher Challenge is an initiative to expand […]
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Wireless SoCs in embedded devices: RF interference and power challenges

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Radio frequency interference, power efficiency and real-time performance all affect wireless SoCs, writes Samudrapom Dam. Integrated wireless system on chip architecture, image generated by Gemini AI Wireless system-on-chips (SoCs) are […]
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SECO’s SOM-SMARC-Dragonwing-IQ8 takes flight

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:35:00 +0200

SECO, the edge AI and IoT company, is opening access to its SOM-SMARC-Dragonwing-IQ8 evaluation platform. There is a limited number of early samples of the hardware available. This is to […]
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Nvidia has a $96bn revenue Q2

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:17:00 +0200

Yesterday Nvidia reported Q2 revenue of $96.2bn, up 18% from Q1 and up 106% y-o-y. Gross margin was 75%. “AI has reached its inflection point. It’s doing useful work. Its […]
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Nvidia has a $96bn revenue Q2,

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:17:00 +0200

Yesterday Nvidia reported Q2,revenue of $96.2 billion, up 18% from Q1 and up 106% YoY. Gross margin was 75%. “AI has reached its inflection point. It’s doing useful work. Its […]
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Extreme growth at memory companies

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:15:00 +0200

The global semiconductor market in the second quarter of 2026 was $368 billion, according to WSTS. 2Q 2026 set records for growth: up 35% from 1Q 2026 and up a […]
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Navitas Semi buys Claros

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:13:00 +0200

Navitas Semiconductor has signed a deal to acquire Claros, a US-based power management company, in a deal worth up to approximately $232.8 million. Claros specializes in developing vertical power delivery […]
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Nanopower Semi adds to PSICs

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:12:00 +0200

Nanopower Semiconductor, the Norwegian low power IC specialist, has announced the nPZ2100, the latest addition to its nPZero power-saving IC (PSIC) platform. Building on the nPZero architecture, the nPZ2100 enables […]
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Nanopore Semi adds to PSICs

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:12:00 +0200

Nanopower Semiconductor, the Norwegian low power IC specialist, has announced the nPZ2100, the latest addition to its nPZero power-saving IC (PSIC) platform. Building on the nPZero architecture, the nPZ2100 enables […]
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Memory prices still rising pushed by CSP spending

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:12:00 +0200

Cloud service providers (CSPs) are accelerating AI infrastructure investment, with total CapEx projected to surge 98% YoY in 2026 and rise another 50% in 2027, says TrendFotce. TrendForce estimates that […]
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Deadline approaching for Elektra Awards 2026 entries

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200

There is now less than one week left remaining until the Elektra Awards free entry deadline, which is Wednesday 2 September 2026. Entrants for the Elektras are encouraged to complete […]
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F C Lane’s compact connectors target evolving drone market

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:55:00 +0200

Weald Electronics compact connectors addressing the evolving UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) market are available from Lane Electronics, the specialist connector distributor. Lane Electronics highlights the LM200 2mm pitch connector systems, […]
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Nvidia unleashes robotics computer set for entry-level edge AI

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:53:00 +0200

The Jetson Orin Nano 2 is the company’s upgrade to its Jetson Orin Nano Super computer, with twice the inference performance of the earlier Super model. The entry level robotics […]
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Nvidia unleashes robotics computer set for entry level edge AI

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:53:00 +0200

The Jetson Orin Nano 2 is the company’s upgrade to its Jetson Orin Nano Super computer, with twice the inference performance of the earlier Super model. The entry level robotics […]
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Redwire launches Seeker navigation sensors and space cameras

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:16:00 +0200

Redwire, the aerospace and defence company, has announced the launch of its Seeker product line of navigation sensors and space cameras. They include a 5MP space-rated camera, a high-accuracy star […]
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SpaceX to build $100bn Starship launch site in Louisiana

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:16:00 +0200

Yesterday SpaceX said it would build a $100 billion Starship rocket launch site on Pecan Island (pictured) in southern Louisiana. Elon Musk said it would be “the biggest launch site […]
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BYD is BEV global leader with Tesla No.2

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:12:00 +0200

BYD regained the lead in global BEV sales in 2Q26 although sales were below last year’s, reports TrendForce. Tesla dropped to second place despite achieving 25% YoY growth in global […]
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Si-Five’s Big Sky

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:10:00 +0200

SiFive has introduced a RISC-V based server development platform called BigSky SF. “We are focused on enabling customers to meaningfully optimize the TCO of their custom SoC solutions with SiFive […]
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Melexis signs Master Purchase Agreement With BYD

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:09:00 +0200

Melexis has signed a Master Purchase Agreement (MPA) with BYD, the Chinese car manufacturer by which Melexis becomes a direct supplier within BYD’s global procurement ecosystem. The transition to a […]
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Quantum adoption tie-up for FormationQ and Hartree Centre

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:06:00 +0200

FormationQ and the Hartree Centre, part of the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), have partnered to accelerate the adoption of advanced quantum computing […]
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NanoAvionics introduces flagship MP42H microsatellite bus

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:57:00 +0200

Kongsberg NanoAvionics, a European manufacturer of small satellites, is introducing its Gen-2 MP42 family of modular, microsatellite buses. Designed for optical or SAR imaging missions, the family consists of the […]
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nRF93M1-LABA smart modem for Cat 1 bis IoT devices

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:14:00 +0200

Nordic Semiconductor is announcing general availability for its multi-regional nRF93M1-LABA smart modem module now that it has Global Certification Forum (GCF) compliance. The module was first introduced at Mobile World […]
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Starcloud raises $250m to build space-based datacentres

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:01:00 +0200

Starcloud, the space datacentre manufacturer and operator, announced a $250 million Series A extension funding round to its March $170m Series A, at a $2.3 billion valuation. Investors were Manhattan […]
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Optocouplers tame EMI in wide-bandgap designs

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200

High-voltage designers adopting GaN and SiC face severe electromagnetic interference (EMI) and logic corruption. Advanced optocouplers can provide the robust isolation needed to protect signal integrity, writes Diego de Azcuénaga. […]
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Image sensor startup raises funding for SPAD sensors

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:22:00 +0200

Singular Photonics, a developer of SPAD-based (single photon avalanche diode) image sensors, has closed a $2.15 million funding round. This was led by ACF Investors, with participation from Wren Capital, […]
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Nvidia and SpaceXAI adapting terrestrial datacentre infrastructure for space

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:15:00 +0200

.SpaceXAI’s planned first-generation Starmind datacentre satellite, due for launch next year, will be based on the Nvidia Vera Rubin NVL72 rack-scale system, extending the Earth-bound Nvidia datacentre environment into space, […]
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IBM and Arm designing dual architecture processor

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:14:00 +0200

IBM and Arm are designing a dual architecture processor, designed for future IBM Z and LinuxONE systems. Rather than treating Arm as a separate subsystem, each processor core is designed […]
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$1.6trn semi market, says Gartner

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:13:00 +0200

Gartner sees semiconductor revenue reaching $1.6 trillion in 2026, increasing 92% from 2025 revenue of $809 billion. In 2027, it is forecast to total $1.9 trillion.. “The AI data center […]
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Can China’s Humanoid Robots be useful?

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:11:00 +0200

Humanoid robots in China are beginning to be deployed across a wider range of applications—automotive, 3C electronics, aerospace, logistics, and energy—putting their commercial viability to the test, says TrendForce . […]
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Anglia signs OptoMedia

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:07:00 +0200

Anglia Components has signed afranchise agreement with Taiwanese manufacturer OptoMedia to distribute its range of fibre optic transceivers for industrial defence and video applications. “OptoMedia has the products and technologies […]
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Infineon buys C2i Semiconductors

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:02:00 +0200

Infineon has bought C2i Semiconductors of Bangalore. C2i specialises in software-defined multiphase controllers and smart power stages for AI data center applications. “We founded C2i Semiconductors with the vision of […]
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Quintessent begins sampling single-chip DWDM comb laser

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:42:00 +0200

Following a Series A investment round which raised $40m, optical interconnect startup, Quintessent, is sampling its single-chip quantum dot-based DWDM (dense wavelength division multiplexing) comb laser. Described as a new […]
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Iceye India forms in New Delhi

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:28:00 +0200

ICEYE, the Finnish specialist in SAR imagery (Synthetic Aperture Radar), is formally establishing an Indian entity with ICEYE India, working in New Delhi. The move extends the company’s presence into […]
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Castelion raises $1bn Series C for hypersonic defence

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:12:00 +0200

Castelion, the Californian-based defense technology company lead by former SpaceX executives, has raised $1 billion of investment in a Series C fundraise. It values the startup at $13 billion. Castelion […]
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INTERVIEW: Mahdi Mekic Head of Foundry at amsOsram

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:16:00 +0200

Earlier this year amsOSRAM sold its Entertainment and Industry Lamps (ENI) business to Ushio, sold its CMOS Image Sensor business to indie Semiconductor, and sold its non-optical sensor portfolio to […]
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INTERVIEW: Mahdi Mekic, head of foundry at ams OSRAM

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:16:00 +0200

Earlier this year ams OSRAM sold its Entertainment and Industry Lamps business to Ushio, sold its CMOS Image Sensor business to indie Semiconductor and sold its non-optical sensor portfolio to […]
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Clas-SiC Wafer Fab gets Scottish Enterprise Capital Grant

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:15:00 +0200

Clas-SiC Wafer Fab, the Scottish compound semiconductor startup, has been awarded £1.9 million under Scottish Enterprise’s Capital Grant scheme. “This investment is important as it helps accelerate our next generation […]
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Hexseed raises £600,00 to cool datacentres

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:14:00 +0200

HexSeed Technology, founded last year in Banchory near Aberdeen, has raised more than £600,000 in early-stage funding to scale its low-temperature diamond coating technology designed to prevent AI power semiconductors […]
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AMD takes 30% of x86 PC CPU market; Arm takes 15% of PC CPU market

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:10:00 +0200

For the first time, AMD’s share of the x86 CPU PC market, covering both mobile and desktop, has topped 30%, according to Mercury Research. AMD’s share was 30.3% in Q2 […]
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Wi-Fi Halow USB dongle reference designs

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:08:00 +0200

Morse Micro has brought out two Wi-Fi HaLow USB Dongle Reference Designs that can bring long-range Wi-Fi HaLow connectivity to existing devices via a USB connection. Based on Morse Micro’s […]
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Android XR advances as Jetpack XR SDK core libraries reach beta

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:39:00 +0200

Google is announcing that its Jetpack SceneCore, ARCore for Jetpack XR, and XR Runtime libraries have officially reached beta status. And Jetpack Compose is to follow soon, it says. Basically, […]
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Saildrone, Lockheed Martin demonstrate live-fire from USV platform

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200

Lockheed Martin is highlighting a successful collaboration with Saildrone, a specialist in maritime autonomous systems. USV Basically, an unmanned surface vehicle (USV) was equipped with lethal defence technology, the live-fire […]
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JEDEC to host Automotive Electronics Forum

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:17:00 +0200

The JEDEC Solid State Technology Association has announced that it is hosting an Automotive Electronics Forum. The event will take place on 17 September 2026 in Santa Clara, California. The […]
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White House looking for 1000 rocket launches a year

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:17:00 +0200

Yesterday US President Donald Trump signed a memo aimed at enabling 1,000 US rocket launches and re-entries a year – up from 178 launches in 2025. The memo requires agencies […]
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Oshen raises £5m to track Russian subs

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:14:00 +0200

Oshen, the Plymouth developer of sailboats which track Russian submarines, has raised £5million to increase its fleet from 50 to 100 vessels. Investors include Lunar Ventures, Albion VC, Twin Track […]
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Muon raises $250m and plans to build 500 satellites a year

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:12:00 +0200

Muon Space has completed a Series C round raising $250 million, valuing the company at $1.5 billion and taking its total funding to $386 million Muon has opened a factory […]
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RAN market has third consecutive quarter of growth

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:10:00 +0200

The Q2 Radio Access Network (RAN) market continued to stabilise with modest YoY growth marking the third consecutive quarter of growth following more than two years of contraction says Dell’Oro. […]
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Consumer wearables market to have 12% CAGR 2026-32

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:09:00 +0200

The consumer wearables revenue is expected to grow at 12% CAGR between 2026 and 2032, says Counterpoint Research. Smart eyewear is projected to account for nearly one-fifth of total consumer […]
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Quantum technologies rush out of US labs to match China’s growth

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:50:00 +0200

The Trump administration is pushing US quantum information science and technologies (QISTs) out of the lab as the first products mature, more private investment arrives, and Washington strives to match […]
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How to choose connectors for eVTOL aircraft

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Electrical architectures with a selection of connectors are key to facilitating the reliable transmission of power and data under extreme operational conditions for aircraft, writes Sean Fitall. Electric Vertical Takeoff […]
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UK startup Callosum raises $100m

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:29:00 +0200

Callosum’s $100 million seed round, one of the largest ever raised in Europe, was headed by Atomico alongside Plural, DCVC, UK Sovereign AI and others. Callosum is building the essential […]
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Birmingham researchers create multi-responsive gel

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:09:00 +0200

University of Birmingham scientists have developed a new material that changes from a gel to a liquid-like state under UV light and can be rebuilt using heat or dismantled by […]
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Sensor detects users of smart glasses, earphones and AR/VR devices

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:04:00 +0200

Vishay is sampling a fully integrated short distance VCSEL-based proximity sensor. The VCNL36829UM combines a photodiode, ASIC. 16-bit ADC, and smart dual I²C slave address in a compact 1.6 mm […]
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Machine vision for robots, vehicles and construction equipment

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:02:00 +0200

Basler and Syslogic are joining forces to bring machine vision and edge AI together by integrating Basler’s ace 2 GMSL cameras with Syslogic’s computers. Autonomous mobile robots, agricultural vehicles, construction […]
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eGAN transistors for power conversion in space-based computing systems

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:01:00 +0200

EPC (Efficient Power Conversion) Space has come up with three new eGaN power transistors in plastic surface-mount packages, designed to deliver high-performance power conversion for space computing systems. The EPC7050PCSH, […]
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Toshiba sampling Arm Cortex-M4 MCUs

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200

Toshiba has engineering samples of the TXZ+ Family Entry-Class M4V Group of standard microcontrollers. Featuring an Arm Cortex-M4 core with a floating-point unit (FPU) operating at up to 80MHz, the […]
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UK Space Agency funds infrastructure projects using satellite comms

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:14:00 +0200

The UK Space Agency is funding 16 projects through a £13 million government investment to improve the efficiency and use of satellite communications. It is looking to both boost connectivity […]
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Photonic integrated circuits: the next frontier of advanced optoelectronic devices

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200

Design, simulation and manufacturing advances continue to push photonic integrated circuits (PICs) to smaller sizes, which provide greater capabilities per chip, writes Liam Critchley. Advanced optics and photonics where light […]
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How thermal constraints are changing the semiconductor design process

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200

Cooling is one of the clearest illustration of how semiconductor design teams need to work together. There is a running joke in engineering circles that the last time an electrical […]
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Microchip advances PolarFire FPGA Ethernet Sensor Bridge with Rev 2.0

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:14:00 +0200

Microchip Technology has released Revision 2.0 of its PolarFire FPGA Ethernet Sensor Bridge. This is a smaller, production-ready board for sensor integration using NVIDIA HSB (Holoscan Sensor Bridge) technology. The […]
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New CEO for SIA

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:13:00 +0200

The SIA has appointed Michael Robbins (pictured)to be its president and CEO as from Oct. 1. Robbins succeeds John Neuffer, who announced his departure in January following nearly 12 years […]
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Cerebras launches CS-4 rack

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:57:00 +0200

Yesterday Cerebras, the loss-making waferscale chip developer, launched a new rack-based system called CS-4 which increases the performance of its existing silicon by running more power through it. Cerebras has […]
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Xiaomi’s Q2 profit halved

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:16:00 +0200

Xiaomi’s Q2 profit of $923 million was nearly half that of Q2 2025, as the smartphone vendor and EV manufacturer was hit by the double whammy of rising component costs and […]
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Velaura AI hits $1bn valuation

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:12:00 +0200

Velaura AI, focussed on energy-efficient computing infrastructure and physical AI, has raised $110 million in Series A financing, bringing its total valuation to more than $1 billion. Investors were Seligman […]
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Q2 revenues of Top 5 NAND producers rose 77% QoQ

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:09:00 +0200

The Q2 revenues of the top five NAND producers rose 76% QoQ to $68.7 billion, reported TrendForce. Suppliers are generally prioritising capex on DRAM and HBM, limiting new NAND Flash […]
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Littelfuse TPSMD-FL TVS diodes for 12 V vehicle electronics

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:34:00 +0200

Littelfuse is announcing the TPSMD-FL series of FlatSuppressX TVS diodes. The automotive-grade series – AEC-Q101 qualified – is designed to simplify ISO 7637-2 Pulse 5b load-dump protection for 12 V […]
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NRO expands use of HawkEye 360’s satellite data

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:27:00 +0200

The US National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is expanding its use of HawkEye 360’s satellite data. A new contract has been awarded to the space-based RF data and analytics specialist. Specifically, […]
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Quectel connects IoT with Android 16 smart modules

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:16:00 +0200

Quectel Wireless Solutions, the IOT specialist, has launched two Android 16 smart modules aimed at industrial and commercial applications. These are the SH602FA, a high-performance 4G smart module, and the […]
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Samsung Foundry delays 1.4nm process for three years

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:16:00 +0200

Samsung Foundry has put back its 1.4 nm process till 2029. At the 2026 Next-Generation Lithography + Patterning Conference (NGL 2026) the company said it would stick to its 2nm […]
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Shares in humanoids on sale tomorrow

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:15:00 +0200

Tomorrow, shares in Unitree, the maker of China’s dancing humanoid robots, will start trading on the Shanghai stock exchange after raising $905 million at its 8000x over-subscribed IPO last week. […]
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Kiwimoore to list on HKSE

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:13:00 +0200

Kiwimoore, the Chinese chiplet packaging specialist, is reported by Reuters to be following the example of last month’s IPO of foundry company Nexchip with a 2027 listing on the Hong […]
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Space Forge takes first step into US manufacturing

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:11:00 +0200

Space Forge of the UK, which makes semiconductor manufacturing materials in space, has signed an R&D agreement with The Texas A&M University System marking its first move into establishing its […]
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Avnet Silica Q326 Trendliner Report

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:07:00 +0200

Avnet Silica has brought out the latest edition of its quarterly Trendliner market report. Providing an overview of global and European semiconductor market conditions, the latest report includes updated regional […]
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Avnet Silica Q326 Trendliner Reort

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:07:00 +0200

Avnet Silica has brought out the latest edition of its quarterly Trendliner market report which can be accessed here. Providing an overview of global and European semiconductor market conditions, the […]
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Energy Efficiency in the AI Age virtual event open for registration

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:49:00 +0200

On 21 October, Electronics Weekly will be hosting the Energy Efficiency in the AI Age virtual event, bringing together engineers, innovators and technology leaders. AI performance per Watt Improving AI […]
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Security challenges of neuromorphic intelligence on embedded systems

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:46:00 +0200

While brain-inspired chips running embedded devices show remarkable processing efficiency, they are yet to mature in terms of security, says Venus Kohli. Conventional processors are built on the von Neumann […]
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Iceye wins Scaleup Europe Fund’s first investment

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:39:00 +0200

The European Commission’s Scaleup Europe Fund has announced its first investment. It is in ICEYE, the specialist in satellite-based SAR imagery (Synthetic Aperture Radar). The investment saw it co-leading the […]
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Dstl, Lancaster Uni research innovations for thermal cameras

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:11:00 +0200

Working with Amethyst Research and Lancaster University, the UK’s Dstl (Defence Science and Technology Laboratory) has been designing a novel detector architecture for thermal cameras that boosts efficiency. Specifically, addressing […]
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Nvidia books TSMC 1.6nm process for Feynman in H2 2028

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:17:00 +0200

Nvidia is reported to have booked TSMC A16 capacity for Feynman, its post-Rubin architecture GPU. A16 is TSMC’s 1.6nm successor to its 2nm process N2 with GAA transistors and backside […]
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D2C phone calls get nearer

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:10:00 +0200

Starlink has recently deployed its first batch of V3 satellites which deliver direct-to-cell (D2C) services. To avoid congestion, Starlink lowered the V3 satellites’ operating altitude to about 350 km, aiming […]
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XPU to CPU ratio in datacentres transitioning from 10:1 to 1:1

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:09:00 +0200

The rise of inference workloads is driving new demand and introducing network requirements that differ from those associated with training workloads, says Dell’Oro. This shift is leading to significant expansion […]
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Panasonic proposes thick film current resistors as alternative to metal shunt resistors

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:08:00 +0200

Panasonic Industry offers its Thick Film Current Sensing Resistors as a cost-effective alternative to conventional metal shunt resistors for selected low- and medium-current sensing applications. Not all current-sensing applications require […]
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Standards and AI will shape-shift EDA

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:52:00 +0200

As AI and machine learning are getting more and more integrated into the EDA workflows, there are new challenges emerging around areas such as interoperability, data exchange, trust, and reproducibility. […]
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Google joins OpenROAD EDA initiative

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:01:00 +0200

Google is joining the OpenROAD Initiative (ORI) as a principal member, for its open source electronic design automation (EDA). As is customary, Google’s Technical Program Manager, Aaron Cunningham, is joining […]
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In-orbit services to generate $3 billion within a decade

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:42:00 +0200

Novaspace, the space consulting and market intelligence firm, has released the latest version of its In-Orbit Services Markets report. The Paris-based analysts calculate that the space sector will generate $3 […]
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ISS National Laboratory selects startups for Orbital Edge Accelerator

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:28:00 +0200

The International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory has announced eight early-stage startups selected for the 2026 Orbital Edge Accelerator programme. The accelerator provides the selected startups with access to low […]
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YMTC in Big 3 for NAND units

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:12:00 +0200

YMTC overtook Micron and Kioxia in Q2 to gain 14% NAND market share based on units and third place in the market behind Samsung and Hynix, reports Counterpoint Research. Samsung […]
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xEV PMIC market to double to $14.5bn by 2031

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:11:00 +0200

Following a “reality check” in 2024-2025, when hybrid vehicles gained ground and battery-electric growth slowed temporarily, the xEV industry is regaining momentum, says Yole. Yole forecasts xEV production to grow […]
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ASSBs moving to pilot production

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:08:00 +0200

ASSB Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) have advanced significantly in 2026, reports TrendForce, with Toyota, Honda, Nissan, and Samsung among the companies leading the way with pilot line production. Japanese suppliers […]
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Obsolescence planning on long life-cycle programmes

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:05:00 +0200

ATGBICS, one of Astute Group’s franchises, has brought out a white paper, “Strategic Approaches to Obsolescence Management in Network Connectivity,” which looks at how OEMs and integrators in defence, aerospace […]
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Datacentre components to be a $1.8trn market by 2030

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:04:00 +0200

The Datacentre Semiconductors and Components market will grow to $1.8 trillion by 2030, says Dell’Oro. “AI will remain the primary driver of datacentre infrastructure spending, with accelerators accounting for the […]
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The thermal side of power reliability

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200

As key technologies such as AI continue to grow in importance, datacentres are expected to work harder, faster and to be able to provide more computational power, writes Mark Masera. […]
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The Best We Can Hope For Is A Soft Landing

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:16:00 +0200

The unprecedented 102.5% increase in the H1 semi market comes with a warning from Future Horizons’ CEO Malcolm Penn (pictured). “Growth is being driven by price (up 79.8 percent) and […]
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British car beats world land speed record at 406mph

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:10:00 +0200

The hydrogen-powered JCB Hydromaxchas has set a new world land speed record of 406.32mph. The car recorded the average speed of 400.623mph in its first run across the Bonneville Salt […]
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British car beats world land speed record at 406 mph

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:10:00 +0200

The hydrogen-powered JCB Hydromaxchas set a new world land speed record of 406.32 mph. The car recorded the average speed 400.623 mph in its first run across the Bonneville Salt […]
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Detecting mines using RGB imagery

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:05:00 +0200

Researchers at Binghampton University in New York have evaluated the use of a deep learning-based strategy for PFM-1 mine detection using RGB imagery and the YOLOv11 algorithm. RGB image-based YOLOv11 […]
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CAN XL transceiver supports data rates up to 20Mbps

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:03:00 +0200

TI claims to have launched the industry’s first commercially available CAN XL transceiver with the TCAN6062 Controller Area Network extended data-field length (XL) transceiver. The device supports payloads up to […]
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Ceramic disc safety capacitors with a Y1 rating of 300 VAC and 1500 VDCin

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:01:00 +0200

Vishay Intertechnology is sampling a series of AC line rated ceramic disc safety capacitors with a Y1 rating of 300 VAC and 1500 VDCin a surface-mount casing. Designed for EMI […]
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Intel may be heading back to memory

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:18:00 +0200

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan (pictured) is teasing a return for Intel to the memory market. ”I used to be, ‘do not invest in memory because it is a kind of […]
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Lockheed Martin demos AI sensor-driven autonomy on a fighter aircraft

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:05:00 +0200

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works is highlighting that it has demonstrated sensor-driven autonomy on a fighter aircraft, albeit involving a simulation test aircraft. The company’s advanced-projects division was working with the […]
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Astrolight, ATMOS Space Cargo sign MoU for in-flight laser comms

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:39:00 +0200

Astrolight and ATMOS Space Cargo have signed an MoU (memorandum of understanding) to jointly demonstrate what they describe as the first in-flight optical communications link between a re-entry spacecraft and […]
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PCB shortage getting worse

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:17:00 +0200

The global shortage of PCBs has led to some Chinese manufacturers quoting 2028 delivery dates for orders placed last month. AI datacentres are consuming massive amounts of advanced PCBs, with […]
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PCB shortage getting worse

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:17:00 +0200

The global shortage of PCBs has led to some Chinese manufacturers quoting 2028 delivery dates for orders placed last month. Al data centers are consuming massive amounts of advanced PCBs, […]
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Imec proposes a mix of CMOS, BiCMOS and III-V for datacentre connectivity

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:16:00 +0200

Imec has proposed an approach to connectivity inside datacentres which integrates CMOS, BiCMOS and III-V chiplets. It uses cost-effective manufacturing while operating at 100GHz+ frequencies. While Si-CMOS technology offers the […]
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ITSA reports Q2 orders up 8%

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:11:00 +0200

For Q2 ITSA reported revenues down 13% but incredibly positive orders which were up 8% with a strong B-to-B of 1.30:1. Key ITSA markets were: • Consumer Electronics up 50% […]
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New phase for O-RAN

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:09:00 +0200

Open RAN is entering a new phase, says Dell’Oro, whilevOpen Fronthaul adoption continues to gain momentum, Cloud RAN and multi-vendor RAN are following increasingly distinct trajectories, reflecting differences in technology […]
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Mikroe supports 10k MCU types

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:05:00 +0200

MIKROE’s multi-architecture IDE, NECTO Studio, now supports over 10,000+ MCUs from 12 different vendors. This means that embedded developers can now easily trial around half of the different MCU variants […]
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China drinks twice as much beer as USA

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:28:00 +0200

China is the world’s leading producer of beer, according to the latest BarthHaas Report. In 2025, the country’s output stood at 354 million hectolitres of beer. A hectolitre is equivalent […]
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TDK vibration-resistant axial capacitors for 125 V

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:58:00 +0200

Addressing what it sees as increasing demand for compact and high-ripple-current DC-link capacitor banks, TDK is expanding its axial/soldering star-aluminium electrolytic capacitor lineup. This is both adding 125 V-rated components […]
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Satellite Applications Catapult transits to new HQ

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:55:00 +0200

The UK’s Satellite Applications Catapult is moving to new headquarters. The catapult has been based in its current location, the Electron Building in Harwell, since 2013. But it is described […]
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ESA opens up chance to run your software in deep space

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:24:00 +0200

The ESA (European Space Agency) is offering European researchers and companies an opportunity to run their software directly in deep space aboard ESA’s Hera mission. This will be 150 million […]
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Waymo extends driverless lead

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:15:00 +0200

Waymo, the Alphabet driverless car unit, appears to be extending its lead in deploying the technology. Waymo has nearly 4,000 driverless cars on the road – up from about […]
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NEC’s new department staffed only by AI agents

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:13:00 +0200

On August 1st NEC opened a new department called thev “Corporate AI & Workforce Division” staffed solely by AI agents. The humanless department has 17 employees each with their own […]
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Smartphone margin squeeze

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:12:00 +0200

Memory will account for 34% of the BoM for an iPhone18, estimates TrendForce, compared to only 10% for last year’s iPhone 17. In H127 it will account for 42% of […]
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Anglia signs Silanna

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:04:00 +0200

Anglia Components has signed a pan-European franchise agreement with Silanna, makers of laser driver products and configurable ADCs that are pin-for-pin compatible with industry standard parts from major analogue IC […]
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Mitsubishi Electric backs Array Labs radar payloads

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:38:00 +0200

Array Labs, a Silicon Valley startup specialising in radar payloads for satellite buses, has raised $21 million in a strategic investment round. The investment was lead by Mitsubishi Electric. And […]
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RF physics design software

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:27:00 +0200

Keysight Technologies’ Advanced Design System (ADS) Photonic Design process design kit (PDK) supports GlobalFoundries’ silicon photonics process technology. This allows designers to validate how photonics circuits perform at the optical […]
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Keysight expands PDK for GlobalFoundries’ photonics process

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:27:00 +0200

Keysight Technologies’ Advanced Design System (ADS) Photonic Design process design kit (PDK) supports GlobalFoundries’ silicon photonics process technology. This allows designers to validate how photonics circuits perform at the optical […]
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Startup reinvents digital simulation to match chip size increases

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:31:00 +0200

One of the most intriguing startups at DAC 2026 was the Israeli, deep-tech EDA company, Hiveware. Its headline was that it is emerging from stealth mode with $24m in funding […]
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Europe’s Iris² satellite constellation to expand

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:08:00 +0200

The European Commission and the commercial SpaceRISE consortium have agreed to roll out an expanded IRIS², the EU’s flagship satellite constellation. It will add 66 LEO satellites to the programme, […]
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Intel to raise $15bn in share sale

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:51:00 +0200

Intel today announced a $15 billion underwritten public offering of common stock. Intel shares have risen from around $20 to around $100 since LIp-Bu Tan took over in March last […]
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Lane Electronics distributing Cinch-Fibreco JCON series beam adapters

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200

The newly released Cinch-Fibreco JCON series, the JCON Junior Bulkhead Expanded Beam Adapter, is now available from Lane Electronics. The design of the adaptor is to simplify panel-mount fibre-optic connectivity […]
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Satellite SAR imaging services win NRO RCA contracts

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:14:00 +0200

Three companies have won Radar Commercial Augmentation (RCA) contracts from the US National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) involving Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imaging. They are: Capella Space, ICEYE US and Umbra […]
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TSMC July revenue up 44.7% YoY

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:17:00 +0200

TSMC’s revenue for July 2026 was approximately $14.5 billion, an increase of 5.6% from June 2026 and an increase of 44.7 percent from July 2025. Revenue for January through July […]
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TSMC July revenue up 44.7% y-o-y

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:17:00 +0200

TSMC’s revenue for July 2026 was approximately $14.5bn, an increase of 5.6% from June 2026 and an increase of 44.7% from July 2025. Revenue for January through July 2026 totalled […]
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UK gets taste for China’s BEVs

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:17:00 +0200

UK battery EV sales rose 44.5% in July to 43,106 says the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, representing more than 25% of the total car market. 9,750 of the […]
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Semi sales up 123%

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:16:00 +0200

June semi sales were up 123.6% at $134.5 billion, says the SIA., and up 9.7% on May. Q2 semiconductor sales of $403.3 billion were up 35.1% compared to Q1. “Global […]
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PON due for 844% growth

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:11:00 +0200

2026 PON (Passive Optical Network) technology equipment revenues are expected to increase 844% YoY, driven by hyperscalers looking to use the point-to-multipoint technologies to reduce the cabling and power consumption […]
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High current and sense SPST switching family

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:06:00 +0200

Pickering Interfaces of Clacton-on-Sea, the supplier of modular signal switching and simulation solutions for electronic test and verification, has introduced the 60-191 LXI high current & sense SPST switching family. […]
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Yamaichi launches right-angled PCB socket

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:03:00 +0200

Yamaichi Electronics has expanded its Y-Circ P T-Series with a 90° PCB socket for demanding industrial applications The new angled PCB socket offers high flexibility, IP68 protection and numerous variants […]
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Neuraspace raises €15.6m for AI-based space domain awareness

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:32:00 +0200

Neuraspace, the space domain awareness startup based in Portugal, has announced €15.6 million in new financing. As well as investors from Lince Capital, Explorer Investments and Armilar Venture Partners, there […]
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Neuraspace raises €15.6 million for AI-based space domain awareness

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:32:00 +0200

Neuraspace, the space domain awareness startup based in Portugal, has announced €15.6 million in new financing. As well as investors from Lince Capital, Explorer Investments and Armilar Venture Partners, there […]
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Analogue v digital RF-over-Fibre: technical trade-offs

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Meir Bartur and Farzad Ghadooshahy look at the analogue and digital approaches to RFoF. Figure 1: Ground base location for NTN feeder link utilising RFoF transport The demand for transporting […]
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ALL.SPACE unveils Hydra MAX wideband, multi-orbit SATCOM terminal

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:38:00 +0200

ALL.SPACE, the UK satellite connectivity-on-the-move company, has unveiled its next-generation wideband, multi-orbit SATCOM terminal platform, Hydra MAX. Hydra MAX The Reading-based company, extending its existing Hydra family, says Hydra MAX […]
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Telonic adds two Rigol RF analysers in 1.9kg chassis

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:15:00 +0200

Two RF instruments, the RSA800 series real-time spectrum analysers and DNA800 series vector network analysers, from Rigol are now available in the UK from Telonic Instruments. The instruments for bench-grade […]
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AMD buys Taalas

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:17:00 +0200

AMD is to buy Taalas, the Canadian inference chip specialist. The acquisition strengthens AMD’s long-term AI roadmap with differentiated inference technology Last February Taalas raised $169 million taking total funding […]
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Lumilens raises $900m

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:16:00 +0200

Two year-old Lumilens, the optical transceiver specialist, has raised a $700 million Series C bringing total funding up to $900 million. The round included investment from: Addition, Aiconic, Alkeon, Atreides […]
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Qinetiq teaches cyber security education to 200+ students

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:14:00 +0200

QinetiQ has delivered the National Cyber Security Centre’s ‘CyberFirst Advanced’ course to over 200 students across the United Kingdom, helping to upskill and inspire the next generation of cyber and […]
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2026 a pause not a peak, says Yole

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:13:00 +0200

026 is a pause, not a peak in the RF market, says Yole. Smartphones slow the market down. Defence and automotive pick up the pace. 6G and satellites open a […]
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Turku researchers demo solid-state organic laser microcavity fabricated entirely by solution processing

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:12:00 +0200

Researchers at the University of Turku have demonstrated a solid-state organic laser microcavity fabricated entirely by solution processing. The device operates in the strong light–matter coupling regime, where light and […]
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Turku researchers demo solid-state organic laser microcavity fabricated entirely by solution processing.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:12:00 +0200

MAGPIE rover heads for lunar polar ice exploration

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:29:00 +0200

ispace-EUROPE has won a €65 million ESA contract to develop Europe’s first lunar polar ice exploration rover, MAGPIE, the Mission for Advanced Geophysics and Polar Ice Exploration. It’s a Phase […]
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The 3Cs and R&D strengthen EDA industry

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:03:00 +0200

R&D spending and acquisitions in the EDA market have strengthened the sector which is now valued at over $170bn. Jay Vleeschouwer, managing director software research at Griffin Securities, gave a […]
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Airbus, Thales to develop SpainSat NG-III for secure satcomms

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:23:00 +0200

Airbus Defence and Space has been awarded a contract by Hisdesat, a provider of X and Ka band services, for the development of SpainSat NG-III, which it describes Europe’s most […]
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White House and AI leaders weigh regulation

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:16:00 +0200

A voluntary arrangement for reviewing AI models was discussed at the White House earlier this week, reports Politico. OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta and Google were among companies attending the meeting to […]
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Quantum sensors that inhabit cancer cells c

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:11:00 +0200

Researchers from Japan’s National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) and the University of Tokyo have engineered Molecular Quantum Nanosensors (MoQNs). These biocompatible quantum sensors use pentacene molecular spin […]
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Quantum sensors that inhabit cancer cells

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:11:00 +0200

China takes No.2 CIS slot

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:08:00 +0200

Sony accounted for close to 50% of global CIS revenue in 2025 with China becoming the second-largest CIS supplier overtaking South Korea, with Omnivision, SmartSens, GalaxyCore, and Gpixel driving growth, […]
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Farnell signs RIGOL

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:06:00 +0200

Farnell has signed a distribution agreement with RIGOL Technologies, giving customers across EMEA easier access to high-performance test and measurement equipment. The agreement will help design engineers, research institutions, and […]
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Integrated power and signal connectors for humanoid robots

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:05:00 +0200

Molex is sampling MiniMix Hybrid Power and Signal Connectors for manufacturing and packaging applications in humanoid robotics, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and industrial automation. Combining 15.0A power and high-speed Ethernet […]
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Power Integrations demonstrates 2200V GaN technology

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0200

Another evolution in PowiGaN technology has been announced by Power Integrations. The company has announced that the proprietary semiconductor technology is now rated at up to 2200V. The previous highest […]
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Vishay infrared receiver modules for remote controls

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:42:00 +0200

Vishay Intertechnology is introducing a series of infrared receiver modules for IR remote control applications. With modulation frequency acceptance from 30 kHz to 68 kHz, devices in the TSOP15300 series […]
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Jaxa achieves laser ranging during an asteroid flyby

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (Jaxa) has achieved the world’s first successful laser ranging during an asteroid flyby. This was using the LIDAR laser altimeter onboard the asteroid explorer Hayabusa2. […]
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EnSilica progresses space ASICs contract

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:06:00 +0200

EnSilica is celebrating a €1.7 million second phase contract as part of a satellite payload communications ASIC programme. The award is from an undisclosed European satellite manufacturer. The contract follows […]
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Infineon forecast surges on AI datacentre PMIC demand

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:41:00 +0200

Infineon had fiscal Q3 (calendar Q2) revenue of €4.172 billion for a profit of €797 million, at a margin of 19.1%. For the current quarter revenue is expected to rise […]
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SpaceX beats expectations

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:16:00 +0200

Space X had Q2 revenues of $7.8 billion from $4.1 billion in Q2 2025 in its first quarterly results announcement since its IPO. Losses narrowed to $143 million from $970 […]
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Optical transceivers may follow US import bans on robots, routers, inverters and drones

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:15:00 +0200

Following its import bans on Chinese drones, routers, inverters and robots the US government is said to be drafting a ban on optical transceivers, reports Reuters. The move aims to […]
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HP buys CXMT DRAM

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:14:00 +0200

HP, Asus and Acer have started to use CXMT memory, reports the Nikkei. The notebooks using CXMT chips are not for sale in US markets because CXMT is on the […]
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Astute signs Reyax

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:11:00 +0200

Astute Group has signed a new franchise agreement with REYAX Technology. REYAX’s range covers LoRa and LoRaWAN, Bluetooth Low Energy, Wi-Fi, cellular and NB-IoT, NFC and RFID, GPS/GNSS, ultra-wideband (UWB), […]
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Cortex M4 MCUs for motor control

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:08:00 +0200

Toshiba has begun mass production of compact Arm® Cortex®-M4 microcontrollers for single-motor control applications Dedicated motor control hardware, integrated security, functional safety features, and wide operating voltage range help simplify […]
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DigiKey boasts adding 104 Suppliers in Q2

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:07:00 +0200

DigiKey is highlighting that it expanded its linecard with 27,000 new products in Q2 of 2026, reflecting company growth. This was coupled with 104 new suppliers across its core business, […]
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Themis reusable rocket moves one step closer to flight

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:55:00 +0200

The European Space Agency’s (ESA) rocket prototype, Themis, has passed its first wet dress-rehearsal on the launch pad at the Esrange Space Center in Sweden. The ESA describes it as […]
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Japan taps Ukraine, US and startups for defence drone capability

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:16:00 +0200

Japan is hooking up with companies in Ukraine and the US to stimulate local participation in the defence drone market which is currently 91% supplied by Chinese firms. Under a […]
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DeepX raises $30m Series D at $2.2bn valuation

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:12:00 +0200

DeepX, the 7 year-old Korean IC designer, has raised a $30 million Series D at a valuation of $2.2 billion. Investors were DeepX’s existing backers existing backers BNW Investment and […]
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Q2 wafer shipments up 7.4% YoY

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:11:00 +0200

Q2 silicon wafer shipments increased 7.4% YoY to 3,573 million square inches (MSI) from the 3,327 MSI recorded in Q2 2025 and 9.1% QoQ from the 3,275 MSI recorded oc […]
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6 – 18 GHz Driver Amplifier

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200

Qorvo’s QPA0023 is a high-performance driver amplifier fabricated on Qorvo’s production 0.15 um pHEMT process (QPHT15). Covering 6 – 18 GHz, the QPA0023 provides 14 dB small signal gain and […]
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Wafer fab equipment market set to explode

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:03:00 +0200

Semiconductor equipment spending is entering a new growth cycle shaped by geopolitics, sovereignty strategies, and technology roadmaps, despite uneven end-market demand. Wafer Fab Equipment (WFE) sales revenue is expected to […]
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Wafer fab equipment market set to eexplode

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:03:00 +0200

Semiconductor equipment spending is entering a new growth cycle shaped by geopolitics, sovereignty strategies, and technology roadmaps, despite uneven end-market demand Wafer Fab Equipment (WFE) sales revenue is expected to […]
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Mian Quddus to receive Jedec FMS lifetime achievement award

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:04:00 +0200

The longtime chairman of the Jedec standards body, Mian Quddus, is to receive the 2026 FMS Lifetime Achievement Award tomorrow. The award will be presented to Mr. Quddus, pictured, at […]
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London AI chip startup OLIX raises $312m

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:46:00 +0200

Earlier today, OLIX the two year-old London AI chip startup founded by James Dacombe (pictured) announced a $312m Series B financing round at a $3.3 billion valuation. The round included […]
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Neural network controls satellite bus in orbit

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:08:00 +0200

The US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has demonstrated autonomous control of a satellite bus using a neural network. The organisation describes it as a pivotal shift for the use […]
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TSMC ahead of schedule with 1.4nm fab

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 07:15:00 +0200

TSMC is ahead of schedule in the construction of its $49 billion 1.4nm fab in Taichung’s Central Taiwan Science Park, reports the Commercial Times. Construction started in November 2025. First […]
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Kioxia expects Q2 profit of $7.94 billion

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 07:14:00 +0200

Kioxia has forecast a $7.91 billion profit for Q3 and plans to buy back 5.5% of its shares. The $5 billion cost of the buy-back is 170% of its planned […]
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Engineer Social Hub

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 07:08:00 +0200

Rohm has launched the English-language version of Engineer Social Hub, an online platform designed to make its technical information, know-how, and support more accessible to engineers. Engineer Social Hub brings […]
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Microwave transmission equipment growth has two more years

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 07:03:00 +0200

The deployment of 5G is projected to increase for another two years, boosting demand for microwave transmission equipment, says Dell’Oro. “We anticipate at least two more years of growth for […]
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1Tb and 512Gb UFS NAND samples available

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 07:03:00 +0200

Kioxia is sampling UFS 5.0 NAND in 1 TB and 512 GB capacities and plans mass production by the end of the year. Built on the JEDEC UFS 5.0 standard, […]
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Amazon has Q2 sales of $200bn

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:17:00 +0200

Amazon reported Q2 sales up 20% YoY to $200.6 billion. Operating profit was up 43% YoY to $27.5 billion. Net profit was $62.6 billion up from $18.2 billion in Q2 […]
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First genuinely driverless robotaxi gets regulatory approval

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:10:00 +0200

The first company to get regulatory approval for a genuinely driverless robotaxi is Amazon’s Zoox (pictured). Zoox has been licensed to deploy 2,500 vehicles annually for two years The US […]
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Cook’s Curtain Call

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:09:00 +0200

At his final results call Tim Cook turned in some pretty good numbers in a tough consumer electronics market. Apple had fiscal Q3 (calendar Q2) revenues up 16.4% YoY at […]
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element14 poses home and healthcare design challenge

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:07:00 +0200

element14 has launched a home and healthcare design challenge inviting engineers, makers and technology enthusiasts to design and build a prototype smart home or healthcare system designed to support a […]
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Infineon shipping isolator ICs for high-volume applications

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:05:00 +0200

Infineon is shipping the ISSI20BxxF Solid State Isolator (SSI) family, bringing solid-state isolation technology into high-volume applications traditionally served by photovoltaic isolators, photovoltaic relays and electromechanical relays. Housed in aPG-DSO-8 […]
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Infineon shipping isolator ICs for high volume applications

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:05:00 +0200

Infineon is shipping the ISSI20BxxF Solid State Isolator (SSI) family, bringing solid-state isolation technology into high-volume applications traditionally served by photovoltaic isolators (PVIs), photovoltaic relays (PVRs), and electromechanical relays (EMRs). […]
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Back-end AI datacentre network switches head for $1trn market

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:02:00 +0200

Cumulative spending on data center switches deployed in AI back-end networks to support next generation AI infrastructure is forecast to approach $1 Trillion over the next five years (2026-2030), says […]
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Back-end AI datacentre network switches head for $1tn market

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:02:00 +0200

Cumulative spending on datacentre switches deployed in AI back-end networks to support next generation AI infrastructure is forecast to approach $1tn over the next five years (2026-2030), says Dell’Oro. Scale-up […]
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Intel to license x86 RTL code

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:35:00 +0200

Intel is intending to ship RTL code for its x86 Atom processor to Rosaic Labs, a startup incorporated last May, reports Reuters. Rosaic CEO Amarjit Gill (pictured) and Intel CEO […]
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US FCC bans Chinese robots

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:42:00 +0200

The US FCC has banned the import of hunanoid robots from China. “Advanced robotic devices collect data that could be leveraged by malign actors to surveil Americans, enhance the capabilities […]
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Arm Q1 revenues up 22% YoY

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:40:00 +0200

Arm’s fiscal Q1 (calendar Q2) revenue was $1.29 billion, up 22% YoY for a profit of $531 million at a margin of 41.2%. It forecast Q2 revenue of $1.38 billion. […]
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GloFo gets $300m for SiPho

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:35:00 +0200

The U.S. DoC intends to advance $300 million to Globalfoundries to accelerate R&D of next-generation silicon photonics. The work will cover optical materials, wafer technologies and advanced packaging to accelerate […]
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Cambridge Tech Week Startup Finalists

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:24:00 +0200

The five startups competing in the live Cambridge Tech Week Pitching Competition this September are: HotHouse Therapeutics – Spun out of Professor Anne Osbourn’s laboratory at the John Innes Centre, […]
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Samsung Q2 chip profit hits $62bn

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:13:00 +0200

Samsung reported a a $62 billion Q2 profit for its chip division up 250-fold YoY The company had Q2 revenue of $119 billion. “The supply shortage in 2027 is expected […]
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Synopsys unveils autonomous workflows agents

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:28:00 +0200

One the first anniversary of its acquisition of Ansys, Synopsys demos autonomous design verification agents for EDA and CAE (computer aided engineering) design. The agents have been developed with Nvidia, […]
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Scaling semiconductor manufacturing through NPI, yield ramp and high-volume production

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200

Anshul Karnik discusses how semiconductor technologies are successfully transitioned from early technology development (TD) through new product introduction (NPI) and into high-volume manufacturing (HVM), writes Ellen F Warren. ELLEN WARREN: […]
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Physics modelling cracks the code for thermal mechanics

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:15:00 +0200

DAC 2026: Among the start-ups at this year’s conference, Vinci was one of the most progressive, with a physics-bsed AI software platform for predictive hardware design. The company introduced its […]
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Baidu/Lyft joins London robotaxi triallists

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:53:00 +0200

Baidu and Lyft have joined Waymo and the Uber/Wayve partnership in a bid to put driverless cars on the streets of London. The Baidu/Lyft pairing have started testing robotaxis in […]
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TSMC Fab 20 running 20k 2nm wpm

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:38:00 +0200

TSMC’s Fab20 in Taiwan has reached 20k wpm on the company’s 2nm process, announces the Economic Daily News. TSMC has five 2nm fabs in Taiwan and the node is currently […]
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ZuriQ raises $25.5m for trapped-ion quantum computer development

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:37:00 +0200

ZuriQ, a Swiss quantum computing company spun out of ETH Zürich, has raised $25.5 million in seed funding to scale its trapped-ion quantum processors. The round builds on the company’s […]
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Mouser signs Red Lion

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:36:00 +0200

Mouser has signed a global distribution agreement with Red Lion by HMS Networks, a manufacturer of secure, scalable data access and control solutions for the industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) […]
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Astute signs UTA Wireless

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:35:00 +0200

Astute Group has signed a global franchise agreement with UTA Wireless. The agreement gives OEMs access to UTA Wireless LTE, 5G and GNSS modules, backed by secured supplies of the […]
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Cadence certifies AI reference flows for Intel 18A-P and 14A technologies

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:35:00 +0200

DAC 2026: The next step in the partnership of Cadence and Intel Foundry collaboration was announced. Cadence’s AI-driven digital and custom reference flows and tools are now certified on Intel […]
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Nvidia says agentic AI is reshaping chip system design

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:53:00 +0200

Agentic engineering is reshaping chip and system design and Nvidia is putting itself at the core of this movement with a concerted effort to deliver the tools and libraries designers […]
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Shanghai Yuliansheng to ship five immersion DUV machines this year

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:28:00 +0200

Shanghai Yuliangsheng Technology, the semiconductor manufacturing equipment specialist, is reported by The Information to be intending to ship five immersion DUV lithography machines to Chinese IC manufacturers this year. Recipients […]
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Five DUV machines built by Shanghai Yuliansheng to ship this year

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:28:00 +0200

The immersion DUV machine developed by Shanghai Yuliangsheng Technology, the semiconductor manufacturing equipment specialist, will be shipped by Shanghai Aishengna Technology which has taken over Yuliansheng’s team. The intention is […]
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Schurter buys majority stake in Biaodi

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:27:00 +0200

Schurter has bought a majority stake in Biaodi, the Wuhan, China-based of developer of high‑voltage circuit protection products for electric vehicles and new energy applications. “Biaodi fills key gaps in […]
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CATL improves sales, profits and share

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:20:00 +0200

CATL, the world No.1 maker of batteries for EVs, had a profit of $6.38 billion for H1 2026 up 42% YoY, reports the Nikkei. H1 sales climbed 46% for the […]
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UC San Diego researchers turn spent cathodes into high-performance materials

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:16:00 +0200

Upcycling spent cathodes into high-performance materials is essential for realising a sustainable, circular battery economy, say researchers at UC San Diego, however direct solid-state synthesis is frequently hindered by crystallographic […]
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Q2 PC units down 4% YoY

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:15:00 +0200

PC shipments decreased by 4% YoY in Q2 2026 to reach 65 million units, according to Counterpoint Research. This decline, which follows five consecutive quarters of growth beginning in Q1 […]
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Lockheed Martin Ventures fund eyes UK, European investments

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:02:00 +0200

Lockheed Martin is expanding its venture capital fund – Lockheed Martin Ventures – for investing in promising defence technologies in British and European markets. The aerospace and defence company’s $1 […]
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Siemens adds characterisation AI agent to automate design iteration

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200

DAC 2026: Siemens has added new Nvidia AI software to its Intelligence Center X, creating a characterisation AI agent for self-verifying semiconductor and PCB design workflows. The autonomous and long-running […]
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CXMT IPOs at $487bn valuation

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:37:00 +0200

Earlier today, shares in CXMT, China’s biggest DRAM company, opened 472% higher in their Shanghai IPO reaching a $487 billion valuation. The company, the world’s fourth largest DRAM vendor, raised […]
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Open v closed source: AI industry row breaks out

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:33:00 +0200

The perennial open v closed source debate has flared up in the AI industry with industry leaders taking sides. Last week a letter stating that Open Source software is “essential […]
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Open v. Closed source: AI industry row breaks out

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:33:00 +0200

The perennial Open v. Closed source debate has flared up in the AI industry with industry leaders taking sides. Last week a letter stating that Open Source software is “essential […]
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Tesla’s robotaxi initiative stalling

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:22:00 +0200

Tesla’s robotaxi initiative appears to be stalling with the number of “paid robotaxi miles” the same in Q2 as Q1 and the planned expansion of service to seven cities only […]
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AMD advances AI

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:21:00 +0200

At an event at the weekend dubbed ‘AMD Advancing AI’, CEO Lisa Su (pictured) announced a number of launches: Launch of Helios: AMD revealed what it claimed to be ‘the […]
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High end router market to hit $19bn by 2030

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:10:00 +0200

The High End Router and Aggregation Switch equipment market is projected to reach $19 billion in revenue by 2030, says Dell’Oro. The primary growth driver over the next five years […]
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Intel makes Q2 loss of $11bn

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:31:00 +0200

Intel had Q2 revenue of $16.1 billion, up 25% YoY, for a net loss of $11 billion compared to the $2.9 billion loss in Q2 2025. Gross margin was 40.4% […]
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Politics, shortages, tariffs and AI skew end markets

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:26:00 +0200

The PC and smartphone markets are constrained, reports Semiconductor Intelligence. After two growth years, in Q2 2026 shipments of PCs sank 4.9% YoY and smartphones fell 6.7%, estimates IDC, which […]
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Advanced packaging market to hit $120bn by 2031

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:23:00 +0200

The advanced packaging market reached $55 billion in 2025 and is expected to increase to more than $120 billion by 2031, says Yole. Advanced packaging is overtaking traditional packaging to […]
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Electrons controlled by light

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:22:00 +0200

When two pulses of different colored lasers meet in a new device a beam of electrons is created that flows in a controllable direction. By changing the laser colours, the […]
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RAN revenues on 1% CAGR 2026-30

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:16:00 +0200

The RAN market has entered a new phase of stability following a multi-year industry decline, reports Dell’Oro. After a nearly $9 billion decline in revenues between 2021 and 2024, the […]
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Rohm adds evaluation board for DC-DC converter

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:01:00 +0200

Rohm has developed an evaluation board to demonstrate the features of its BD83070GWL DC-DC converter IC which achieves efficiency of up to 97% and quiescent current of 2.8 µA. Integrating […]
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UK government funding to boost domestic space sector

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:03:00 +0200

The UK government is using its C-LEO and NSIP programmes to provide £62 million of funding to develop homegrown space technologies and boost the UK’s national resilience. And a further […]
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Raspberry Pi-based Strato Pi Plus shipping for industrial edge servers

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:36:00 +0200

Sfera Labs is shipping its Strato Pi Plus, a hybrid industrial edge server that combines the Raspberry Pi 4B or 5 with a dedicated RP2354 co-processor in a compact 4-module […]
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Barclays joins fusion consortium

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:43:00 +0200

Barclays is supporting the UK Infinity Fusion Consortium, a private sector-led collaboration to establish a commercial fusion power plant project in the UK. Barclays brings expertise in energy, infrastructure, project […]
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SaxonQ puts quantum computer on the market

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:26:00 +0200

SAXON Q, a pioneer in diamond-based nitrogen-vacancy (NV) quantum computing, has announced commercial availability of the 128-qubit SXQ128 and 512-qubit SXQ512 — the first diamond-based NV-center quantum computers to ever exceed […]
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NAND supply-demand in balance in H2 2027

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:17:00 +0200

The NAND supply-demand balance is expected to turn positive in the second half of 2027, says TrendForce. Although server demand is anticipated to stay strong, ongoing process migrations by suppliers, […]
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NAND supply-demand in balance in H2 2027.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:17:00 +0200

Single-chip analogue radio and audio processor

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:14:00 +0200

NXP has come up with a single chip analogue radio (AM and FM) and AI/ML-enabled audio processor. The SAF9800 consolidate functions that have traditionally required multiple discrete radio and audio […]
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Single-coil cooling fan driver

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:11:00 +0200

Melexis has introduced the MLX90412-D, a 2.2 A single-coil cooling fan driver featuring “plug & drive” simplicity for seamless integration. It is optimised for demanding applications, including data center supply […]
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Redwire opens research and microgravity payload development facility

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:19:00 +0200

Redwire, the aerospace and defence company, has opened a new 30,000 square foot vertically-integrated research and microgravity payload development facility in Georgetown, Indiana. The facility, says the company, will have […]
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UK and Space Florida sign MoU for access to US space market

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:34:00 +0200

The UK and Florida are partnering in an initiative to help space companies develop ideas into commercial reality: the UK Government and Space Florida have signed of a Memorandum of […]
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Raspberry Pi goes big with 10-inch Touch Display 2

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:21:00 +0200

Raspberry Pi has expanded its range of multi-touch capacitive touch panes with a 10-inch Touch Display 2. You attach a Raspberry Pi to the rear of the display, via four […]
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Yokogawa unveils new features on its “most accurate” power analyser

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200

The WT1500 high-precision power analyser is the latest addition to the company’s WT series. It is also the most accurate in the portfolio with a power accuracy of +/- 0.038% […]
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Intel planning more lay-offs

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:30:00 +0200

Intel said yesterday it is planning more layoffs in its datacentre and AI group (DCG). The number of layoffs has not been stated. “As part of our broader strategy to […]
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Siemens to buy De Facto Technologies

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:25:00 +0200

Siemens is to buy Defacto Technologies, a privately held EDA software company active in the RTL design field focused on automated SoC design creation and integration. The acquisition delivers capabilities […]
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Farnell signs Hailo

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:21:00 +0200

Farnell is to distribute Hailo’s AI edge processors via its global sales network, e-commerce platforms, and engineering community. “Partnering with Hailo further strengthens Farnell’s commitment to delivering leading-edge technologies that […]
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Mouser signs Parker Chomerics

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:20:00 +0200

Mouser has signed a global distribution agreement with Parker Chomerics, the thermal interface materials (TIMs) and EMI specialist. Parker Chomerics supplies products for heat management and signal integrity, supporting electronic […]
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Rad-Hard GaN HEMT for space

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:10:00 +0200

Infineon has brought out a rad-hard GaN HEMT)m driver designed for satellite and high-reliability space applications. The chip, designated RIC70115, supports both silicon (Si) and GaN MOSFET designs in low-side […]
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$6m seed funding advances TinFab perovskite production

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:08:00 +0200

Kentucky-based Perovskite manufacturer, Sofab Inks, has raised $6m in seed funding. The round was led by strategic investor Cloudberry Ventures. At the same time, the company, which was spun out of […]
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Littelfuse FlatSuppressX TVS Diodes target 48V Automotive Systems

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:01:00 +0200

Littelfuse is announcing its TP5.0SMD-FL (5 kW) and TP1KSMB-FL (1 kW) series FlatSuppressX TVS Diodes. They are to protect 48 V automotive electronics from transient overvoltage events while delivering ultra-low […]
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UKDI launches Novel Autonomy and Robotics Competition

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:16:00 +0200

The UKDI (UK Defence Innovation) department has launched a new “Themed Competition”: Novel Autonomy and Robotics. It is looking for ideas that may be matured to support the military use […]
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Shake-up for tech ministers

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:06:00 +0200

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has been abolished with most of its functions taken over by the Department for Business, Innovation , Science and Trade (BIST). Jonathan […]
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Cambridge startup using AI for materials research raises $450m

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:05:00 +0200

CuspAI, a two-year-old Cambridge startup using AI to discover new materials, has completed a $450 million Series B funding round at a $2.6 billion valuation.. Investors included Kleiner Perkins, NEA. […]
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Hidden debt for obsolescent assets

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:03:00 +0200

Concern is growing about the amount of undisclosed debt taken on-board by hyperscalers to invest in rapidly obsolescing AI datacentres. The server replacement cycle in AI datacentres is now 18-36 […]
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Siemens buys Precision Innovations

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200

Siemens has bought Precision Innovations, the privately held, seven year-old, San Diego EDA specialist . Precision Innovations develops EDA software built on the open-source OpenROAD framework to help semiconductor teams […]
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Anglia signs BeRex

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:59:00 +0200

Anglia has signed a pan-European franchise agreement with BeRex, the Korean analogue RF and microwave semiconductor specialist. BeRex’s product range includes high quality and cost effective solutions for wireless applications, […]
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Modular test architecture is driving force for Emerson

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:56:00 +0200

The modular system, based on NI technology combines a high-performance FPGA core, for processing real-time data, and interchangeable SerDes interface devices which can be swapped according to the configuration requirements […]
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SWISSto12 $70m raises Series C for HummingSat development

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:52:00 +0200

SWISSto12, the Swiss manufacturer of satellite and payload systems, has closed its $70 million Series C funding round. The capital raise follows the award of $84.8 million from the European […]
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European space funding bucks global trends

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:38:00 +0200

The European Space Agency (ESA) has released its latest Space Economy Report covering the year 2025. It gives an overview of the developments shaping Europe’s space sector. Its findings include […]
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Xi sets out China’s AI stall

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:30:00 +0200

China president Xi Xinping told the World AI Conference in Shanghai at the weekend: “As ancient Chinese observed: ‘A man of wisdom adapts to changes. A man of knowledge acts […]
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Semi stocks falling

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:24:00 +0200

Semiconductor company shares have lost over $3 trillion in value since June. The SOX is 20% lower than its June high and the iShares Semiconductor ETF is down 15% from […]
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Cadence and Rapidus hook up on agentic AI

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:24:00 +0200

Rapidus and Cadence are getting together to advance agentic AI by integrating the Cadence InnoStackAI Super Agent into the Rapidus AI-Agentic Design Solution (Raads). The joint effort combines Rapidus’ AI-native […]
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Agentic AI platform for PCB and packaging

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:15:00 +0200

Cadence has introduced the AuraStack AI Super Agent on Cadence Allegro AI Studio – an agentic AI platform for PCB and packaging design which spans system planning to final product […]
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Siemens and Cloudberry to help startups

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:07:00 +0200

Siemens Cre8Ventures and Cloudberry VC have got together to help startups and university spin-outs reduce the time and risk involved in moving from early-stage innovation to industrial deployment. “This collaboration […]
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Samtec angled launch connectors for precision RF

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:33:00 +0200

Samtec is announcing full production availability of its 185-AL series of 1.85 mm 30-degree angled launch board connector (185-AL Series). The angled launch is to allow cables to exit PCBs […]
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China H1 exports driven by chips

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:28:00 +0200

Chips were a key element of. China’s first half export surge, reports the South China Morning Post. China exported 179.44 billion chips in H126 with a value up 96%YoY at […]
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Micron inks longterm supply deals with seven customers

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:24:00 +0200

Micron says it has finalised memory supply deals with Qualcomm, Visteon, HARMAN, JOYNEXT, DENSO, Astemo and Hyundai Mobis, all of which are suppliers to the automotive industry. “These agreements are […]
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HATs for Pi

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:20:00 +0200

The summer of 2026 brings Raspberry Pi HATs that offer new capabilities extending from AI inferencing and storage expansion to remote power management and long-range wireless communication. Raspberry Pi AI […]
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Iridium’s PNT ASIC protectsGPS and GNSS-dependent devices from attack

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:14:00 +0200

Iridium Communications is selling the Iridium PNT ASIC, a first-to-market chip designed to help protect GPS- and GNSS-dependent devices from jamming, spoofing, and other growing threats. “The market response to […]
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Rohm adds to 600V Super Junction MOSFETs

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:08:00 +0200

Rohm has added to its 600V Super Junction MOSFETs with the R60xxXNx and R60xxWNx series. They add surface-mount DFN8080-5L (8.0 × 8.0 × 0.85mm) and TOLL (11.68 × 9.9 × […]
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The Electronics Weekly website is redesigned!

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:40:00 +0200

Yes, you’ve come to the right website, the new-look ElectronicsWeekly.com. We’ve updated our design to better reflect and present the latest industry content we are providing. Essentially, we are making […]
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Hybrid energy storage: we need it more than ever

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Hybrid energy storage systems combine complementary technologies to offer resilient systems that are better suited to modern applications, write Dr Joanna Thurston and Hendrik Bahre. Within the last decade hybrid ...
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TSMC Q2 revenue up 34% YoY; plans another $100bn investment in Arizona

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:21:00 +0200

TSMC today announced Q2 revenue of $40.20 billion, which increased 33.7% YoY and increased 12.0% from Q1 for a profit of $22 billion which was up 77% YoY and up ...
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China startup Yuanjiwei claims world’s first 2D semiconductor pilot line

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:28:00 +0200

Shanghai-based Yuanjiwei has set up what it claims to be the world’s first pilot production line for 2D semiconductors, reports the South China Morning Post. Yuanjiwei has released version 0.1 […]
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China startup claims world’s first 2D semiconductor pilot line

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:28:00 +0200

Shanghai-based Yuanjiwei has set up what it claims to be the world’s first pilot production line for 2D semiconductors, reports the South China Morning Post. Yuanjiwei has released version 0.1 ...
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Diodes buys ElevATE

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:26:00 +0200

Diodes has bought ATE chip specialist ElevATE Semiconductor of San Diego for $250 million. The deal combines ElevATE’s ATE IC technology with Diodes’ broad product portfolio, manufacturing scale and global ...
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Tower’s $3bn expansion in Japan

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:25:00 +0200

Tower Semiconductor, the Israeli foundry, is to spend $3 billion on expanding SiPho, SiGe and packaging capacity in Japan with $1 billion of that coming from the Japanese government. The ...
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Imec and Diraq demo eight qubit array

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:24:00 +0200

Imec and quantum specialist Diraq have demonstrated the coherent operation and readout of an eight qubit silicon CMOS spin-qubit array. The array was designed and fabricated on imec’s 300mm spin-qubit ...
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Bipolar specialist Ween Semi ships AC-DC and DC-DC power modules

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:16:00 +0200

Bipolar specialist WeEn Semiconductors has launched a family of cutting-edge AC-DC and DC-DC SiC power modules to target solid-state transformer (SST) applications, EV super chargers and smart-grid/renewable applications. SSTs offer ...
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Seeed Studio devboards use Nordic’s nRF54LM20A for low-power IoT

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:09:00 +0200

Seeed Studio is releasing its XIAO nRF54LM20A and XIAO nRF54LM20A Sense development boards, which are based on Nordic’s new nRF54LM20A SoC. They are aimed at developers working on low-power IoT, ...
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Cambridge Tech Week lines up speakers for deep tech event

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:35:00 +0200

Cambridge Tech Week is finalising the roster of speakers for its 2026 programme, from the worlds of AI, security and finance. They range across founders, investors, academics, corporates and policymakers. ...
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Arm to expand use of Arteris security technology

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:26:00 +0200

Arm is to expand its adoption of Arteris’ hardware security assurance product, Cycuity Radix, on select Arm CPU designs. Arteris’ technology helps identify and mitigate potential security weaknesses and vulnerabilities, ...
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UMC shipping Sipho wafers

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:25:00 +0200

SILITH Technology, a silicon photonics fabless company, and UMC have announced the first mass-production wafer delivery of photonic ICs from UMC’s Singapore fab. The collaboration combines SILITH’s silicon photonics innovation ...
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NextGO Epi raises €2m for Gallium Oxide development

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:22:00 +0200

NextGOEpi, a Berlin-based deep tech startup spun off from Leibniz-Institut für Kristallzüchtung (IKZ), producing Gallium Oxide epitaxial wafers for next-generation power electronics, has secured a €2 million pre-seed funding round. ...
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element14 offers products for free in return for reviews

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:15:00 +0200

element14 has launched a new initiative within its RoadTest programme, inviting engineers to apply to test and review a product of their choosing. The initiative allows participants to request any ...
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Configurable pressure sensor span down to 2 bar

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200

Melexis has introduced low-pressure variants across its Triphibian pressure sensor family, supporting configurable pressure spans as low as 2 bar. Available for the MLX90830, MLX90833, and MLX90834, the variants extend ...
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Configurable pressure sensor span down to 2 bar.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200

VectorBlox SDK supports AI inference in power-constrained edge AI apps

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:07:00 +0200

Microchip is releasing its VectorBlox 3.0 Accelerator SDK to help simplify FPGA-based AI implementations. Specifically, it is for those deploying AI inference in power-constrained and mission-critical environments, such as aerospace ...
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JEDEC’s SPHBM4 standard for AI accelerators on organic substrates

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:42:00 +0200

The standards body JEDEC has officially announced JESD330-4 for Standard Package High Bandwidth Memory (SPHBM4), which is related to artificial intelligence accelerators. SPHBM4 uses the same DRAM dies as HBM4, ...
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In-fab metrology and inspection: pivotal milestones and the road ahead

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Anne-Laure Charley and Philippe Leray chart a journey through 40 years of in-fab metrology and inspection – linked to distinct periods in the logic scaling roadmap. In-fab semiconductor metrology and ...
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UK’s Space and Defence Gateway opens in Harwell

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:58:00 +0200

The UK’s Space and Defence Gateway was officially opened by King Charles III at the Harwell campus in Oxfordshire. Defence Gateway The Gateway comprises a co-working and events to encourage ...
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IQE gets £14m order

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:09:00 +0200

IQE, the leadingsupplier of compound semiconductor wafer products and advanced material solutions, has secured a multi-year production order valued at $14 million from a strategic global technology customer. The order, ...
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Bosch starts semiconductor production in US

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:28:00 +0200

Bosch is beginning sample SiC IC production on 200 mm wafers at its first U.S. semiconductor factory, after finalising a $225 million Chips Act subsidy agreement with the U.S. Commerce ...
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Apple sues OpenAI for poaching iPhone secrets

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:27:00 +0200

Apple has sued OpenAI alleging that it stole trade secrets by recruiting Apple employees to help it make a device to compete with the iPhone. The lawsuit alleges that some ...
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Nexchip raises $880m on HKSE

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:26:00 +0200

11 year-old Nexchip, the world’s No.8 foundry, has raised $880 million on the Hong Kong stock exchange. Powerchip of Taiwan invested in Nexchip’s founding in 2015 and former Powerchip CEO ...
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Back-end equipment market to hit $9.5bn this year

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:15:00 +0200

The semiconductor back-end equipment market is expected to reach $9.5 billion this year and have 6.3% CAGR until 2031, reports Yole. Market drivers are advanced packaging, HBM, and AI infrastructure ...
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Q2 smartphone shipments down 11%

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:08:00 +0200

Q2 smartphone shipments fell 11% to their lowest Q2 level since 2013, as memory prices drove up handset prices, says Counterpoint Research. Apple bucked the trend with a 3% rise ...
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Intel puts $5.7bn into Leixlip

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:32:00 +0200

Intel today announced a $5.7 billion capital investment in Fab 34 at Leixlip, Ireland, to retrofit the fab for the Intel 3 process. Intel is scaling capacity in Ireland to ...
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Tridonic, NEIoT create youth academy for careers in electronics

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:08:00 +0200

Tridonic is launching a scheme to help tackle youth unemployment and get young people into electronics careers. The Durham-based company – a specialist in smart lighting systems – has partnered ...
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Tesla A15 chip to be fabbed at Samsung and TSMC

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:57:00 +0200

Tesla’s A15 chip is to be fabbed concurrently on the 2nm processes of TSMC in Taiwan and Samsung’s Taylor, Texas fab. TSMC’s Arizona fab site may be added to the ...
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CP1000 probe features 1.5MHz bandwidth for measurements up to 1000A

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:20:00 +0200

Teledyne LeCroy’s CP1000 current probe targets the precise measurement of modern high-power systems. It features a measurement capability up to 1000A RMS and 1400A peak current. Teledyne says it is ...
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TSMC Q2 revenue up 36% YoY

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:59:00 +0200

Earlier today TSMC reported Q2 revenues up 36% YoY at $39.6 billion. For June, TSMC revenue rose 67.9% YoY and 6.2% MoM to $13.8 billion. For the first half of, ...
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Sheffield University spin-off raises £5.25m to productionise MicroLED manufacturing process

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:31:00 +0200

Pixel-Flo, a spinout from the University of Sheffield’s School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, has secured £5.25 million funding to enhance MicroLED technology manufacturing, helping to reduce the cost and ...
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Rapidus to charge $18-21k for a 2nm wafer

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:26:00 +0200

Rapidus is preparing to charge between $18,460 and $21 ,540 for a 2nm foundry wafer which contrasts with $30k at TSMC and Intel and $20k at Samsung, reports the Nikkei. ...
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Nanya building $15bn 45k wpm fab

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:25:00 +0200

Nanya, the Taiwanese DRAM manufacturer, is to increase its capex next year by 4x from $1.5 billion this year to $6.2 billion next year as it builds a new fab. ...
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Q2 PC shipments down 4.9% as memory stays short

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:23:00 +0200

PC shipments fell 4.9% year over year in Q2 2026 to 68.2 million units, according to IDC — the first decline after nine consecutive quarters of growth. A persistent memory ...
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Automotive 1 MBd optocoupler in a SOP-5 package

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:12:00 +0200

Vishay has brought out an automotive 1 MBd high speed optocoupler in a new SOP-5 package with a narrow width of 3.6 mm. Combining a comparative tracking index (CTI) of ...
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China gets space boost of landing reusable rocket

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:09:00 +0200

In a major landmark for the Chinese space industry, the country has successfully landed a reusable rocket, the Long March 10B. The BBC reports that six minutes after separating from ...
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Stackpole expands CSSU series of current sense resistors

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:01:00 +0200

Stackpole is expanding its CSSU series of high-power metal alloy current sense resistors with 0.5 mΩ and 20 mΩ options. The new 0.5 mΩ resistor enables lower power dissipation and ...
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Environmental groups call for stop to orbital datacentres

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:52:00 +0200

A coalition of environmental groups in the US is calling on the country’s Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for a “rigorous review” of space-based datacentre proposals. Highlighting a threat of “irreparable ...
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ELCANO satellite payload integrates video, NIR, thermal imaging

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:48:00 +0200

ELCANO is the new generation of FlexSat satellites from Satlantis, the Spanish provider of high-res optical payloads. The Earth Observation payload integrates multiple sensors and advanced capabilities into a single ...
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Applied CEO sees two good years ahead

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:28:00 +0200

Applied Materials CEO Gary Dickerson sees a rosy future for the chip industry for the next two, even three years. “There’s tremendous visibility for eight quarters – even three years ...
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Meta prepares to fab its third custom datacentre chip

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:26:00 +0200

Meta is to put the third of its multi-generational MTIA (Meta Training and Inference Accelerators) into production in September as part of its plan to have 14GW of computing power ...
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Meta prepares to fab its third custom datacentre chip

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:26:00 +0200

Meta is to put the third of its multi-generational MTIA (Meta Training and Inference Accelerators) into production in September as part of its plan to have 14GW of computing power ...
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May chip sales up 104% YoY

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:24:00 +0200

May semiconductor sales of $120.6 billion were up 9.2% on April’s $110.5 billion and 104.1% more than the $59.1 billion of May 2025, says the SIA. “The global semiconductor market ...
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Imec advances neural ICs

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:12:00 +0200

To meet the data-rate, power, and thermal constraints of intracortical Brain Computer Interfaces (BCIs), Imec has developed a neuromorphic compressive telemetry (NCT) chip for lossless, realtime data reduction. The architecture ...
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Vibrating ICs for quantum computing

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:08:00 +0200

ETH Zurich physicist Yiwen Chu and her fellow researchers have developed an approach to quantum computing which combines mechanical resonators with superconducting qubits. Information is stored in a working memory ...
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Abaco compute-intensive SBC builds on Intel Core Ultra Series 3

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:40:00 +0200

Abaco Systems will be introducing its SBC3618, a 3U VPX single board computer built on Intel Core Ultra Series 3 (Panther Lake) processors. The company highlights it is aligned to ...
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Collins opens UK Engineering Centre of Excellence in Wolverhampton

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:46:00 +0200

Collins Aerospace has opened its UK Engineering Centre of Excellence in Wolverhampton, describing it as a state-of-the-art, modular and scalable test facility. It will expand the company’s aircraft electrification capabilities. ...
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Wayve employees cash in shares worth $85m

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:30:00 +0200

Wayve employees have sold $85 million worth of shares in the company on the LSE’s Private Securities Market – the first employee share sale on the PSM. Wayve, the Cambridge ...
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Bullish Yole semi forecast at odds with Future Horizons

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:28:00 +0200

According to Yole Group the semiconductor market is projected to reach $1.6 trillion in revenue, in 2026, before approaching $2 trillion shortly thereafter. Yole’s projections are very much at odds ...
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Panasonic adds PaPIRs+

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:08:00 +0200

Panasonic has expanded its PIR (passive Infra-Red Motion) sensor portfolio with the introduction of PaPIRs+ for building automation and smart infrastructure. PaPIRs+ delivers enhanced detection performance while maintaining the simplicity ...
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Emesent raises $17m for autonomous mapping

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:08:00 +0200

Emesent of Queensland, Australia – an autonomous mapping and robotics company – has raised $17 million in new funding to accelerate development of its Cortex AI autonomy platform, expand its ...
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Q1 WiFi CPE market continues four year fall

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:05:00 +0200

The Wi-Fi CPE market declined by 6% YoY in Q1 2026, according to Counterpoint Reaearch. This follows the 4th consecutive year of market decline in 2025, with a nearly 34% ...
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ICEYE Germany forms in Berlin

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:22:00 +0200

ICEYE, the specialist in satellite-based SAR imagery (Synthetic Aperture Radar), is formally establishing a German entity with ICEYE Germany, working in both Berlin and Munich. Its German subsidiary will manufacture ...
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ASD-Eurospace releases 30th edition of ‘facts and figures’ report

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:33:00 +0200

ASD-Eurospace, the trade association for the European space industry, has released the 30th edition of its annual ‘facts and figures’ space industry report. Covering 2025, the headline figures include 68,000 ...
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AOS’s 80V power conversion MOSFET features DFN6x5 AmpStack packaging

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:39:00 +0200

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor (AOS) is releasing its AOPL66801 80V MOSFET. It is in a half-bridge configuration available in a DFN6x5 AmpStack MOSFET package. The company highlights that the packaging ...
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Open Cosmos EO satellites slash warning times from days to minutes

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:27:00 +0200

Open Cosmos has launched the first two satellites of OpenConstellation 1.0 – Earth observation (EO) satellites that reduce the time it takes to react to emerging threats from space. With ...
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Furiosa installs RNGD architecture in Equinix Lisbon datacentre

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:20:00 +0200

Furiosa AI, the Korean inference IC startup, is currently installing its RNGD (Renegade) architecture servers at datacentre operator Equinix’s Lisbon centre. The installation will enable European enterprises to evaluate the ...
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Growth, competition and change in power devices

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:15:00 +0200

The power device market is expected to exceed $41 billion by 2031, driven by electrification, AI infrastructure, and renewable energy, says Yole. Infineon, onsemi and ST, remain dominant, while Chinese ...
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Photon Bridge and Phix take TOSA module to market

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:11:00 +0200

Photon Bridge, the Dutch photonics specialist, will use Phix, the photonics packaging house, to put Photon Bridge’s DWDM external laser source Transmit Optical Sub-Assembly (TOSA) (pictured) into a module for ...
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Ardian Semiconductor invests in Vsora

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:02:00 +0200

Ardian Semiconductor, a private equity company dedicated to semiconductor company investment, has made its fourth investment – a minority stake in Vsora, a French designer of AI inference accelerators. “Ardian ...
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Nexperia’s 1200 V SiC MOSFETs in QDPAK packaging

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:28:00 +0200

Nexperia is releasing 1200 V silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs in QDPAK packaging, as part of its wide-bandgap (WBG) portfolio. They feature a top-side cooled surface-mount package optimised for high-power density ...
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Q-Tech targets rad-hardened MCXOs at Space applications

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:07:00 +0200

Q-Tech is expanding its QT2020/QT2021 series of microcomputer compensated crystal oscillators (MCXOs). The new MCXOs are designed to withstand radiation levels of 50kRad(Si) TID, highlights the company. The oscillator specialist ...
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Power supply design in modern electronics

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200

From rectification to integrated power management, Muhammad Asim Niazi looks at power supply design. Functional diagram of a AC to DC power supply that forms the basis of modern power ...
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AI takeoff meets the grid

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Barry Mansfield explores how hyperscalers, engineers and chip architects are powering AI’s unprecedented demands on electrical infrastructure. Hamina Finland datacentre, source Google Today, a single frontier AI datacentre can require ...
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David Potter, Psion founder, dies aged 82

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:28:00 +0200

David Potter, founder of Psion, has died at the age of 82. Born in South Africa, Potter won a scholarship to Trinity College, Cambridge and was awarded his doctorate by ...
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David Potter

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:28:00 +0200

David Potter, founder of Psion, has died at the age of 82. Born in South Africa, Potter won a scholarship toTrinity Cambridge, Cambridge and was awarded his doctorate by Imperial ...
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Falcon9 gives Fabships a taste of space

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:23:00 +0200

On Sunday, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket put two semiconductor manufacturing pods into space for eight minutes and 19 seconds and brought them back to earth. Besxar Space Industries of ...
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Tokyo Artisan Intelligence to sample edge AI ICs in H1 2027

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:22:00 +0200

Six year-old Tokyo Artisan Intelligence, partnered with Oppstar of Kuala Lumpur, will be getting its Sting Ray edge AI chip fabbed at Taiwan’s UMC next year. TAI joins some 65+ ...
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Reed Semi raises $100m

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:21:00 +0200

Seven year-old Rhode Island power management specialist Reed Semiconductor has raised $100 million. Reed doesn’t reveal the names of its investors though PitchBook and Crunchbase list UMC Capital as an ...
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Samsung expects 18x increase in Q2 profits

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:19:00 +0200

Samsung Electronics said it expects Q2 revenues to be up 129% YoY at $124 billion for a profit up 18x YoY at $58 billion. The results come on the back ...
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Orbital Compute gears up for 10 gigawatts of AI compute in space

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:40:00 +0200

Orbital Compute is unveiling plans for a 100,000-satellite constellation of orbital datacentres to provide AI computing power in space. A filing with the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) outlines “artificial-intelligence ...
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Firefly, Astrobotic, Intuitive win NASA lunar lander contracts

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:55:00 +0200

Nasa has awarded lunar lander contracts contracts totalling almost $600 million to three companies: Firefly, Astrobotic and Intuitive Machines. Specifically, Astrobotic is awarded $297.9 million total for two deliveries. And ...
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Pickering PXI/PXIe analogue output modules target HIL simulation

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:52:00 +0200

Pickering Interfaces is expanding its signal sourcing and sensor simulation portfolio with new PXI/PXIe analogue output modules: the 41-770 PXI, 43-770 PXIe, 41-625 PXI, 43-625 PXIe and PXI 41-761A. The ...
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Micron breaks ground on $9bn Hiroshima fab expansion

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 03:29:00 +0200

At the weekend, Micron broke ground on a $9.3 billion expansion of its fab in Hiroshima supported by a $4.8 billion allocation by the Japanese government. “Micron’s very first HBM ...
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SEMI asks U.S. government not to intervene in memory crisis

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 03:28:00 +0200

SEMI has written a letter to the U.S. government asking it not to intervene in the memory chip market. The letter is being seen as opposition to Apple’s request to ...
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SEMI asks US government not to intervene in memory crisis

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 03:28:00 +0200

SEMI has written a letter to the U.S. government asking it not to intervene in the memory chip market. The letter is being seen as opposition to Apple’s request to ...
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Panmnesia and Meta demo CXL’s advantages in expanding server memory

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 03:25:00 +0200

Panmnesia has demonstrated that its next-stage CXL controller and PBR (Port-Based Routing) switch keep memory-access latency low while extending memory expansion to span dozens of servers or more. Meta has ...
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Panmesia and Meta demo CXL’s advantages in expanding server memory

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 03:25:00 +0200

Panmnesia has demonstrated that its next-stage CXL controller and PBR (Port-Based Routing) switch keep memory-access latency low while extending memory expansion to span dozens of servers or more. Meta has ...
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Raspberry Pi upgrades secure boot provisioning software

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 03:14:00 +0200

Raspberry Pi has upgraded its secure boot provisioning software, rpi-sb-provisioner, making it easier to provision more complex operating system images and deploy Raspberry Pi Connect at scale. Version 2.3 of ...
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Foldables Hierarchy Emerging

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 03:09:00 +0200

There could be an element of one-upmanship in the kind of foldable phone you buy this year. A third of the foldables sold last year cost over $1,600 and 60% ...
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TDK E13 EM IGBT/FET gate drive transformers for xEV platforms

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:45:00 +0200

TDK is introducing its E13 EM series of IGBT/FET gate drive transformers, designed for automotive 500-V battery systems. They are qualified to AEC-Q200 Rev. E and designed for operation from ...
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Sony becomes Promoter member for MIPI Alliance

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:14:00 +0200

Sony Semiconductor is strengthening its relationship with the MIPI Alliance. It is becoming the newest Promoter member for the wired interface standards body. With the appointment, Sony obtains a seat ...
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Raytheon eyes large-aperture telescope for Lazuli Space Observatory

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:28:00 +0200

Raytheon has announced it is developing a large-aperture telescope for the Lazuli Space Observatory, part of The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Observatory System at Schmidt Sciences. It features on orbit‑tuning ...
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Kioxia sampling 332-layer NAND chip

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:29:00 +0200

Earlier today, Kioxia held a ceremony at its Kitakami fab in Iwate prefecture to mark the start of production of its 10th generation of BiCS Flash. The company is already ...
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Apple looking to extend phone share

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:27:00 +0200

Apple is said to be preparing to capitalise on its superior procurement clout at a time of component supply shortage to go for a boost to its smartphone market share. ...
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EU struggles to strengthen chip sector

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:25:00 +0200

The EU has come up with another initiative aimed at solving the problem of the continent’s vulnerability to chips supply shortages. The Chips Diplomacy Support Initiative (CHIPDIPLO) is an 18-month ...
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Socionext 14nm chiplet will validate leading-edge designs

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:18:00 +0200

Socionext has developed a compute chiplet in TSMC’s A14 process technology. As part of this initiative, Socionext plans to tape out a multi-core device in September 2026. This chip will ...
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Mouser adds nine franchises

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:01:00 +0200

Mouser has signed nine new distribution agreements this year. They are: ELKO EP: Electronic control and automation components for building and industrial systems Evezor: Modular automation and motion control platforms ...
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Airbus wins ESA’s Aeolus-2 wind sensing satellite contract

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:35:00 +0200

Airbus Defence and Space has won the initial contract for the design and build of the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Aeolus-2 wind sensing satellite. The agreement was signed, above, at ...
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Advancements in power electronic converters

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200

The advancement in PEC technologies is leading to the development of converters with high efficiency, reliability, power density, gain and fast transient response, writes Samudrapom Dam. Power electronic converters (PECs) ...
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Elektra Awards 2026 open for entries, new categories

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:01:00 +0200

The Elektra Awards 2026, organised by Electronics Weekly, are open for entries from both companies and individuals in the electronics industry. And this year they feature new categories. Note the ...
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UK is Europe’s startup champion

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:28:00 +0200

The UK has 80 unicorns – the third highest in the world after the USA and China – according to the Hurun Research Institute of Shanghai. The UK’s 80 unicorns ...
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Etched prepares to ship

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:27:00 +0200

Etched, a four year-old San Jose AI inference chip startup, has raised $800 million at a $5 billion valuation, is said to have orders worth $1 billion and intends to ...
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Oxmiq raises $35m to re-architect the GPU

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:26:00 +0200

Oxmiq of Campbell, California has raised $35 million to bring its total funding so far to $60 million. Oxmiq is developing a GPU architecture and software for licensing which will ...
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Infineon opens smart power fab in Dresden

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:15:00 +0200

Today, Infineon opens its €5 billion smart power fab in Dresden. The official ground-breaking ceremony for the fab took place in May 2023 – three years later, on 2 July ...
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Imec extends auto chiplet program to edge computing

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:11:00 +0200

Imev is extending the lessons learnt in its Automotive Chiplet Program to an Autonomous Edge Chiplet Program (AECP) as a an acknowledgment that the same foundational HPC building blocks can ...
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NASA expands Earth Observation dataset for its CSDA programme

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:10:00 +0200

NASA has selected eight new companies to take part in its Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition (CSDA) programme. This will expand the range of commercial satellite data it makes available to ...
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EW BrightSparks 2025 profile: Oliver Tatlow, Leonardo

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:07:00 +0200

Now in its eighth year, the EW BrightSparks awards see Electronics Weekly celebrate some of the brightest and most talented young engineers in the UK today. In the next in ...
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Molex releases HSAutoLink G automotive Ethernet connector system

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:21:00 +0200

Molex is expanding its automotive HSAutoLink Interconnect portfolio. The HSAutoLink G connector provides multi-gig Ethernet connections of up to 25Gbps. It will address escalating bandwidth demands driven by Advanced Driver-Assistance ...
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Non-AI lead times normalising

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:28:00 +0200

The semiconductor market divide between AI-driven infrastructure demand and traditional end markets is growing, says Counterpoint’s Q2 Lead Times report. While the market, in general, is experiencing a return to ...
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Non-AI lead times normalising

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:28:00 +0200

AI transforming optical receiver market

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:15:00 +0200

The optical transceiver market is expected to grow to more than $112 billion by 2031, driven primarily by AI infrastructure deployments, says Yole Group. AI is reshaping the competitive ...
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Panasonic launches compact PCB relay series

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:12:00 +0200

Panasonic has brought out a compact HE-S SC 2a and HE-S SC 2a1b PCB relay series, specifically developed for single-phase EV charging systems and wallbox applications. The new relay series ...
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AI will enhance the RAN but won’t expand RAN market

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:12:00 +0200

Cumulative AI RAN revenue is projected to reach $35 billion over the next five years (2026-2030) is not expected to expand the overall RAN market, says Dell’Oro. “AI RAN is ...
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Vishay adds to polymer PTC thermistors

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200

Vishay has extended its overcurrent protection portfolio with the introduction of six new surface-mount polymer positive temperature coefficient (PTC) thermistors. The devices provide resettable overcurrent protection in low voltage circuits ...
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Vox Power adds PMBus 1.2 for NEVO+ output module range

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:15:00 +0200

Vox Power is extending its NEVO+ output module range. It is adding digital control capability with a PMBus 1.2 compatible interface, for integration into embedded systems via I²C. The ...
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Dawn Aerospace raises $25m Series B for reusable space transportation

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:30:00 +0200

Dawn Aerospace, the satellite propulsion specialist, has closed its Series B funding round, raising $25 million. The investment round was led by US-based Balerion Space Ventures. “Dawn is doing what ...
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Diodes DML1012ALDSQ Low RDS(ON) smart load switch for power sequencing

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:54:00 +0200

Diodes is introducing its DML1012ALDSQ, an automotive-compliant low drain-source on-resistance N-channel MOSFET smart load switch. The device is aimed at power sequencing and power rail control in automotive applications that ...
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Why moisture is the quiet killer of AI chips

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:26:00 +0200

Moisture is an often-ignored threat to electronics. Ajay Sekar suggests some ways to reduce its impact. Figure 1: Chip package cross-section — moisture ingress pathways. Vertical cross-section of a 2.5D ...
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China phone companies drop 2026 shipment forecasts

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0200

Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo have told suppliers they will again cut shipment targets by up to 30% because of memory costs and shortages, reports the Nikkei. Xiaomi was looking to ...
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BT and Verizon form international jv

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:06:00 +0200

BT and Verizon are to combine their respective international operations into a 50:50 jv. The jv will serve multinational organisations. It is expected to serve more than 3,000 customers across ...
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Nexchip to raise $890m in Hong Kong

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:28:00 +0200

China’s third largest silicon foundry, Nexchip Semiconductor, is to raise $890 million on the Hong Kong stock exchange. Nexchip ranks third, after SMIC and Hua Hong, in China’s foundry industry. ...
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SiTime adds Chorus 2

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:11:00 +0200

SiTime Chorus 2, a wide-frequency-range programmable clock generator, replaces up to 8 or 12 discrete oscillators or clock signals with a single device. With up to 20 flexible configurations, each output ...
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Over-voltage over-temperature protection devices from Schurter

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:03:00 +0200

Schurter’s new PPTC series PFTA, PFTB, PFTC and PFTL provide reliable resettable overcurrent and overtemperature protection for modern electronic applications. In the event of a fault, the polymer PTC device ...
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Kyocera launches antenna finder

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:02:00 +0200

Kyocera has brought out an RF engineering tool — the Antenna Integrator Studio. Selecting the right antenna and the right PCB positioning for that antenna is a crucial part of ...
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Dstl celebrates 25 years of defence technology

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:27:00 +0200

The UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is celebrating its twenty-fifth birthday, this week. It was created 1 July 2001. DSTL is highlighting some of the next‑generation technologies it ...
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DSA504RT six-output clock generator targets spacecraft timing

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:06:00 +0200

Microchip Technology is announcing the DSA504RT, a radiation-tolerant, six-output programmable clock generator. The space-grade part addresses the complex timing needs of aerospace and defense applications, highlights the company. The DSA504RT ...
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Rocket Lab buys Iridium

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:16:00 +0200

Rocket Lab is to buy Iridium Communications in a deal with an enterprise value of approximately $8 billion. The acquisition merges Rocket Lab’s launch capabilities and satellite manufacturing with Iridium’s ...
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MLCCs? Get ‘em now

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:33:00 +0200

Anglia Components is warning of a surge in demand for MLCCs. The company is advising customers that they need to get order coverage in place ASAP to prevent supply issues ...
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FOSSA wins IoT contract for ESCA constellation

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:29:00 +0200

FOSSA Systems will deliver the IoT payloads, software, and support to Open Cosmos for the ESA’s ESCA mission, also known as the Spanish Atlantic Constellation. This is an Earth Observation ...
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10 countries join Pax Silica but access to AI still an issue

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:15:00 +0200

Access controls over US technology dominated talks around last week’s Pax Silica semiconductor and AI supply chain summit in Washington DC. It began with the addition of 10 countries to ...
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Korea plans to double memory output in five years

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:25:00 +0200

South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy has announced a public-private partnership initiative to invest $520 billion to construct memory fabs in the country’s southwestern region, reports Bloomberg. In ...
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Apple asks US government for permission to buy CXMT DRAM

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:57:00 +0200

Apple is asking the US government for permission to buy DRAM from ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) of China which is on a Pentagon blacklist, reports the FT. Apple asked the ...
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WiFi6/BLE module supports multiple protocols

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:11:00 +0200

Quectel Wireless of Belgrade has launched a dual band Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 5.4 module that is based on the NXP RW612 wireless MCU and supports multiple ...
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Hall current sensor with a sigma-delta digital output

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:10:00 +0200

Melexis is shipping a conventional-Hall current sensor featuring a sigma-delta digital output to improve signal integrity in electrically noisy environments. Supporting current sensing from 200 A to 2000 A, the ...
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Infineon sampling AIROC UWB

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:05:00 +0200

Infineon is sampling its AIROC UWB TSL100, the company’s first-generation UWB product family. A sampling kit is available on request. As part of Infineon’s AIROC portfolio, the TSL100 features a ...
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Click board compares photo relays

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:03:00 +0200

The MIKROE Opto 8 Click Board is a relay Click Board that enables engineers to conveniently place the two similar photorelays side-by-side, allowing them to directly compare in either direction, ...
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Ubotica raises $11m for space AI and Live Maritime Intelligence

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:20:00 +0200

Ubotica Technologies, the space AI specialist, has announced an $11 million funding round to boost deployment of its maritime security service, Live Maritime Intelligence. This uses by real-time decision-making satellites ...
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TDK HAL 13xy dual-output 3D Hall-effect switches for automotive

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:32:00 +0200

TDK is launching a HAL 13xy dual-output 3D Hall-effect switch family, aimed at automotive applications requiring precise motor speed and direction sensing. Example uses cited by the company include seat-track ...
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DigiKey releases sequel in Sustainable Futures video series

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:35:00 +0200

DigiKey is launching Series 2 of its video sequence on Sustainable Futures. It examines how advanced electronics are enabling cleaner energy, smarter systems and more sustainable design. For example, topics ...
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Onsemi buys Synaptics

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:27:00 +0200

Onsemi is to buy Synaptics in an all-stock deal valued at about $6.2 billion. Synaptics was founded in 1986 by two legendary pioneers of the semiconductor industry – Federico Faggin ...
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IBM develops 0.7nm IC process

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:26:00 +0200

IBM’s Albany research lab has developed a 0.7nm chip process and sees a path to it being used in production in five years. The process is based on IBM’s 3D ...
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Agility to go public

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:26:00 +0200

Agility Robotics is to be the first humanoid robot developer to go public, reports the Wall Street Journal. The company will go public via a SPAC called Churchill Capital XI. ...
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China wins No.1supercomputer slot

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:25:00 +0200

China’s LineShine supercomputer has won the No. 1 spot on the latest Top 500 supercomputer ranking released this week. The Chinese supercomputer was able to calculate 22% faster than the ...
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China wins No.1 supercomputer slot

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:25:00 +0200

China’s LineShine supercomputer has won the No. 1 spot on the latest Top 500 supercomputer ranking released this week. The Chinese supercomputer was able to calculate 22% faster than the ...
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Infineon claims first 8Tx8Rx radar transceiver for auto

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:04:00 +0200

Infineon is sampling the RASIC CTRX8188F, an 8Tx8Rx radar transceiver for the automotive 4D and HD imaging radar market. The device is ready for production, engineered to support edge processing ...
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LAPP’s ÖLFLEX ROBOT range for automated dynamic 3D movements

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:48:00 +0200

LAPP, the industrial connectivity specialist, is introducing its ÖLFLEX ROBOT range, which is designed for dynamic 3D movements in automated environments. The flexible PVC cables are intended for demanding applications ...
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Viewpoint: power electronics drive EV advantages

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Advances in power electronics are boosting efficiency in electric vehicle manufacturing, writes Chandana Patnaik. One of the most significant advances in green transport has come from power electronics. While battery ...
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ElevationSpace raises $40m Series B for satellite re-entry

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:32:00 +0200

ElevationSpace has raised $40 million in a Series B funding round to develop its satellite re-entry system. A Japanese company specialising in space-to-Earth transportation, it will be developing two series ...
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LTE expansion board for IIoT edge server

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:18:00 +0200

Sfera Labs is shipping its LTE expansion board – the M.2 LTE Module X2-Series Expansion Board (X2BW10XM2Z) – for deploying industrial edge servers in remote locations, on mobile assets, or ...
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Hynix to list in New York to raise $29bn

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:28:00 +0200

SK Hynix is planning to raise $29bn on the Nasdaq through an ADR listing led by Bank of America, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase. It expects to start trading ...
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Hynix to list in New York to raise $29 billion

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:28:00 +0200

SK Hynix is planning to raise $29 billion on the Nasdaq through an ADR listing led by Bank of America, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase. It expects to start ...
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Qualcomm buys Modular Technologies

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:27:00 +0200

Qualcomm is to buy AI startup Modular in an all-stock deal valued at around $4 billion. Qualcomm is also said to be in talks to make an $8-10 billion acquisition ...
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Japan’s car makers circle the wagons

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:26:00 +0200

Nissan, Mitsubishi Motors and Honda have entered final talks about standardising ECUs and OSes for BEVs and hybrids, and sharing factories. reports the Nikkei, Standardising the ECU would let the ...
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Micron sparkles

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:24:00 +0200

>Micron beat all expectations for the quarter to the end of May, with revenue of $41.46 billion versus $23.86 billion for the prior quarter and $9.30 billion for the same ...
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QuantWare and Maybell hook up to stay cool

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:17:00 +0200

QuantWare, the quantum processor company which had a $178 million Series B, has hooked up with Maybell Quantum to ensure Maybell’s ColdCloud cooling infrastructure is compatible with and commercially available ...
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Antenova launches Petrosa WiFi antenna

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:26:00 +0200

Antenova is launching a new Wi-Fi antenna, the Petrosa (SR43W081) PIFA (Planar Inverted Antenna), which operates on a ground plane with no clearance requirements. Petrosa is compatible with WiFi 6E ...
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Antenova launches Petrosa WiFi 6E/7 antenna

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:26:00 +0200

Iridium 9604 module targets hybrid satellite, cellular IoT apps

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:25:00 +0200

Iridium is releasing its Iridium 9604 module and development kit for developers and OEMs building hybrid satellite, cellular, and GNSS-based IoT applications in remote or challenging environments. Built on the ...
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EW BrightSparks 2025 profile: Jeremy Zolnai-Lucas, Imagination Technologies

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:23:00 +0200

Now in its eighth year, the EW BrightSparks awards see Electronics Weekly celebrate some of the brightest and most talented young engineers in the UK today. In the next in ...
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AlpSemi raises €17m

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:29:00 +0200

AlpSemi has completed a €17 million funding round led by Yotta Capital (France) with participation from SE Ventures (Global), Navitas Semiconductor (USA) and Cycle Group (Luxembourg). This financing supports the ...
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Arm’s AI Optimisation Challenge

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:27:00 +0200

Arm’s AI Optimisation Challenge 2026 is inviting developers to compete for £8000 in prizes by building projects that show how AI can be optimised for Arm-powered platforms across three challenge ...
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China supplying 23% of domestic semi equipment needs and rising

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:12:00 +0200

China remains the world’s largest semiconductor equipment market, supported by AI demand, memory expansion, and continued fab investments. The synchronized expansion of memory leaders CXMT and YMTC is accelerating ...
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Compact ToF 3D module has multiple uses

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:05:00 +0200

Next month ST will begin volume production of a compact direct Time-of-Flight 3D LiDAR all-in-one module which delivers AI-ready output data for low-compute edge AI systems on small MCUs and ...
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Qualinx sampling GNSS receiver with OSNMA support

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:25:00 +0200

Qualinx, the Dutch connectivity specialist, is sampling a GNSS receiver with full Galileo OSNMA (Open Service Navigation Message Authentication) support on its QLX3Gx Series ultra-low-power GNSS receiver. Developed with the ...
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Geolocation equipment needs to evolve to fit market requirements

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Trackers are expected to provide geolocation information, both indoors and outdoors, while using many technologies without huge cost, writes Suman Thapa. Each year millions of trackers are deployed across industrial ...
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RANsemi baseband integrates Linux OCUDU CU/DU stack for small cell deployment

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:36:00 +0200

RANsemi Limited, the British 5G O-RAN baseband specialist, and TechPhosis Private, an Indian 5G CU/DU stack solution provider and O-RAN integration specialist, have integrated the Linux Foundation’s open source 5G ...
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1nm wide nanotubes built by Tokyo University researchers

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:27:00 +0200

By growing molybdenum disulfide inside protective tubes of boron nitride, researchers from the University of Tokyo, produced highly uniform tubes one nanometer wide, a scale at which it’s difficult to ...
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Nuclear fusion industry supply chain needs standardisation, regulation and funding

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:23:00 +0200

Supply chain spending by the nuclear fusion industry increased by 24% in 2025, according to The Fusion Industry Supply Chain 2026, the annual report from the Fusion Industry Association (FIA), ...
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Accelerated MCU evaluation for automotive systems

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:16:00 +0200

Infineon and AWS are launching in Q3 a cloud-based platform to accelerate MCU evaluation to shorten development cycles for automotive systems. The platform removes dependency on hardware, helps to reduce ...
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Drones and EW modernisation driving military RF

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:14:00 +0200

EW modernisation and drone-driven demand are reshaping the RF defence landscape, says Yole Group, with the RF defence device market expected to reach nearly $3 billion by 2031, growing at ...
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Anglia signs Linear Systems

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:10:00 +0200

Anglia has signed a pan-European distribution agreement with Linear Systems,the Silicon Valley analogue semiconductor manufacturer, to supply discrete semiconductor products including ultra-low-noise JFETs and high-speed DMOS analogue switches. “Linear Systems ...
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Littelfuse TMR low-power switch sensor is omnipolar

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:57:00 +0200

Littelfuse has released the TX00AS314TRA omnipolar TMR switch sensor. This is a magnetic sensor for fast response, high sensitivity, and ultra-low power operation in compact, battery-powered applications. The part enables ...
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Dream Chip maps out its ISP upgrades

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:56:00 +0200

German chip designer, Dream Chip has updated its X Series ISP (image signal processor) offering with the X4 series. The ISP-X418 is the latest in the X Series of real-time ...
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Nuclear Fusion industry supply chain needs standardisation, regulation and funding

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:17:00 +0200

Supply chain spending by the nuclear fusion industry increased by 24% in 2025, according to The Fusion Industry Supply Chain 2026 – the annual report from the Fusion Industry Association ...
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Nuclear Fusion industry supply chain needs dedication, standardisation, regulation and funding

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:17:00 +0200

Supply chain spending by the nuclear fusion industry increased by 24% in 2025, according to The Fusion Industry Supply Chain 2026, the annual report from the Fusion Industry Association ...
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M31 collaborates with TSMC to continue design IP ecosystem

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:57:00 +0200

Taiwanese silicon IP provider, M31 Technology (M31), has taken another step in its advanced-node interface IP introduction roadmap, with the tapeout of its eUSB2V2 interface IP on TSMC’s N2P process. ...
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AmbaSat, NZIIC secure €250K funding for satellite hydrogen monitoring

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:31:00 +0200

The European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded AmbaSat and Teesside University a €250,000 contract for a 12-month feasibility study into a satellite-enabled hydrogen monitoring service, for industrial applications. Specifically, the ...
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US DoC accuses ASML of shipping EUV-compatible components to China

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:29:00 +0200

US commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has told ASML that China has an EUV machine contrary to US export restrictions, reports Bloomberg. ASML says that none of its EUV machines are ...
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Architect Labs aims to transform AI chip design

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:27:00 +0200

Architect Labs, a Palo Alto startup, has raised $24 million to speed up custom AI chip design. ‘We are building the AI system that explores, designs and provably verifies chips ...
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Metrology and Inspection equipment market tops $18bn

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:24:00 +0200

The Metrology and Inspection equipment market exceeds $18 billion as AI, HBM, and advanced packaging drive demand for process control, says Yole Group. The market grew 15% in 2025 andcaccounts ...
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Many approaches to optical interconnect

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:19:00 +0200

The markets for co-packaged optics (CPO) and near-packaged optics (NPO) will expand significantly, from around $100 million in 2025 to over $39 billion by 2030, says TrendForce. As data transmission ...
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Imec pushes ferroelectric memory research towards AI integration

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:15:00 +0200

Two advances in ferroelectric memory research by Imec push ferroelectric capacitors and ferroelectric field-effect transistors towards becoming enablers for low-voltage operation and high-density integration. Ferroelectric memory is drawing increasing attention ...
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Nordic finds dual-antenna nRF54L15 prototyping tag

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:38:00 +0200

Nordic Semiconductor is launching its battery-powered, dual-antenna compact nRF54L15 prototyping tag, which is optimised for Google’s Find Hub and Apple’s Find My systems. The idea is for developers to to ...
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Nasa selects TT Electronics’ Hallogic sensors for Dragonfly Mission

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:44:00 +0200

TT Electronics is celebrating its Hallogic Hall-effect sensors being selected as part of Nasa’s Dragonfly Mission, which will send a robotic rotorcraft to a moon of Saturn. Specifically, it will ...
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PhotonPath and Xiver hook up for Oxyn production

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:26:00 +0200

PhotonPath, the Milan photonics specialist, and Xiver, the Eindhoven MEMS foundry, are collaborating to scale production of PhotonPath’s Oxyn platform. The partnership enables the transition of Oxyn manufacturing to Xiver’s ...
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Siemens opens industrial software to startups

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:16:00 +0200

European startups can now access Siemens’ industrial software through three startup-specific software collections Siemens has put together three startup-specific software collections to make industrial software more accessible for early-stage companies ...
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Lithuanian femtosecond laser startup expands in Vilnius

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:15:00 +0200

Femtosecond laser startup LITILIT has begun developing a new large-scale femtosecond laser production facility in Vilnius, with a project value of approximately €6 six million. The company plans to complete ...
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Toshiba adds to digital isolators

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:12:00 +0200

Toshiba has launched two quad-channel, medium-speed, compact low-power standard digital isolators for industrial equipment and consumer electronics. The DCL341x0B series supports reliable operation with high common mode transient immunity (CMTI) ...
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Imec and Sony develop backside interconnect integration module

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:11:00 +0200

Imec and Sony have developed a novel integration module for highly dense backside interconnects – key components of 3D stacking and backside functionalisation technologies. The module is structured around a ...
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Software-defined medical devices are evolving

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:48:00 +0200

As software becomes more central in medical devices it is moving towards connected, software-driven systems, writes Andreas Lifvendahl. The trace view shows the runtime behaviour of a real-time system, including ...
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Impulse raises $500m to build in-space mobility infrastructure

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:34:00 +0200

Impulse Space – a Californian startup in space transportation services – has raised $500 million in Series D funding for building in-space mobility infrastructure. The round was co-led by 137 ...
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Renesas buys Pictorus

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:17:00 +0200

Renesas has bought software developer Pictorus, based in Oakland, California. With the acquisition of Pictorus, Renesas gains a cloud-based behavioural modelling platform that accelerates embedded system development, moving the engineering ...
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Agile Analog hooks up with Xiphera for IC unified security defence

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:24:00 +0200

Agile Analog, the analogue security IP specialist, has announced a collaboration with Xiphera, the hardware-based cryptographic products expert. The integration of Agile Analog’s agileSecure anti-tamper sensor IP and Xiphera’s digital ...
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Taoglas buys Sure Antennas

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:20:00 +0200

Taoglas, the San Diego antenna supplier, has bought Wirral, UK-based Sure Antennas, a specialist in advanced vehicle communications systems for emergency services, public safety and mission-critical fleets, headquartered in the ...
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6G to improve RAN economics

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:14:00 +0200

6G will be an evolutionary technology that builds on Massive MIMO, the existing site grid, and wider channel bandwidths to deliver step-change improvements in RAN economics, believes Dell’Oro. “While the ...
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Synopsys, Ansys launch Multiphysics Fusion products

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:13:00 +0200

Synopsys has announced availability of its first Multiphysics Fusion product for customer deployment. As chip complexity increases, physics-related challenges including signal integrity, power integrity, thermal integrity, electromagnetic effects, and co-packaged ...
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Phlux sampling low-light detection APD

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:11:00 +0200

Phlux Technology, a manufacturer of avalanche photodiode (APD) infrared (IR) sensors, today announced the beta sample availability of the Apex 200 µm receiver module, PX02200-TO, for ultra-low-light detection as part ...
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Switzerland hits peak deep tech investment levels

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:30:00 +0200

Switzerland has taken first place in the countries ranked according to the share of venture capital per capita that is spent on deep tech. The Swiss Deep Tech Report 2026 ...
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E6 and Orbray establish process for 3-inch diamond wafers

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:28:00 +0200

Element Six (E6) of Oxford and Orbray of Tokyo have established a reproducible process for 3-inch wafer-scale single crystal (WSC) diamond, representing a significant step change in size, uniformity and ...
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Power SiC market growing at 20% CAGR 2025-31 to $11bn

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:19:00 +0200

The power SiC market is forecast to be worth $11 billion by 2031 growing at 20% CAGR between 2025 and 2031, fuelled by AI datacentres, 800V EVs, and renewable energy ...
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FRAM scaled to 22nm

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:16:00 +0200

FRAM has been scaled to the 22nm manufacturing node using an innovative 3D capacitor architecture. By vertically integrating ferroelectric capacitors made from hafnium zirconium oxide (HZO) thin films, CEA-Leti researchers ...
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Innatera hooks up with Cyran for AI-at-the-edge

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:11:00 +0200

Innatera, the neuromorphic processor developer, and Cyran AI, a specialist in intelligent sensing and embedded AI, have expanded their collaboration aimed at accelerating the development of next-generation intelligent edge devices. ...
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VPI Technology joins Morse Micro Design Partner Program

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:09:00 +0200

VPI Technology has joined Morse Micro’s Design Partner Program, bringing its full-stack Wi-Fi HaLow design and manufacturing expertise. The partnership marks a continued expansion of the Wi-Fi HaLow ecosystem, bringing ...
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Skyworks Si829x drives EV traction inverters

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:09:00 +0200

Skyworks, the analog and mixed-signal specialist, is releasing its Si829x isolated safety gate driver for electric vehicle (EV) traction inverters and other electrified systems. Meeting ISO 26262 functional safety standards, ...
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Cooling techniques and strategies for electronics systems

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200

AI systems for advanced computing need more complex cooling methods. Justin Moll investigates the market. Figure 1: A ruggedised IP67 outdoor software-defined radio with an 60W+ Kintex-7 FPGA and dual ...
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NESCA space accelerator backs 13 North East projects

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:11:00 +0200

NESCA – the North East Space Communications Accelerator – is distributing £490,000 to 13 space communications and technology projects. They cover testing for atmospheric interference, using AI and satellite data ...
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Extensive UK-Japan projects agreed

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:27:00 +0200

Sir Keir Starmer and Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi (pictured) announced the “U.K.-Japan Frontier Technology Partnership” at the weekend and specified a number of projects. The UK is the only European ...
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Kioxia becomes the most valuable company in Japan

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:26:00 +0200

Kioxia has becone the most valuable company in Japan thanks to the memory boom. Last Friday Kioxia’s market cap hit $275 billion pushing it past Toyota to become the No.1 ...
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Imec, ASML and TSMC develop integration route for 2D-material based nFETs and pFETs

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:24:00 +0200

Imec, ASML and TSMC have come up with a novel, robust and scalable 300mm integration route for 2D-material based n and pFETs. For the first time, scaled nFETs (implementing MoS2 ...
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Imec, ASML and TSMC develop integration route for 2D-material based nFETs and pFETs.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:24:00 +0200

PicoJool to sample first VCSELs in Q2

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:23:00 +0200

PicoJool will sample its first product in Q2 – a 200G VCSEL with a bandwidth exceeding 37GHz – followed by quad 100G, quad 200G and 32x50G NRZ uVCSELs for slow ...
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Q1 server market up 30% YoY – IDC

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:20:00 +0200

The Q1 server market was up 30.4% YoY at $122.6 billion, according to IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Server Tracker. AI infrastructure investment from hyperscalers and CSPs is running at a scale ...
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OKW mast brackets for enclosures in harsh industrial environments

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:26:00 +0200

OKW has launched a new universal bracket for mounting IP-rated electronic enclosures on poles and masts. It is suitable for poles of minimum ø30 mm or > ø70 mm and ...
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Molex expands AirBorn SInergy range of hybrid connectors

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:06:00 +0200

Molex has expanded its AirBorn SInergy range of modular hybrid connectors. The introduction of heavy-duty, high-power contacts supports up to 25.0A power delivery within a standard module bay. According to ...
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Rapidus signs MoU with UKSC

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0200

Rapidus, the Japanese initiative targetting 2nm process technology, has signed an MoU with the UK Semiconductor Centre (UKSC) covering future semiconductor manufacturing. In January 2026, the leaders of Japan and ...
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Microchip’s TimePictra 12 targets HA-TT synchronisation management

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:06:00 +0200

Microchip Technology is announcing the release of its TimePictra 12 platform. This is a software upgrade to its synchronisation management software for critical infrastructure operators. It aims to manage advanced ...
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IQE and Tower sign InP epiwafer supply deal

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:03:00 +0200

IQE and Tower Semiconductor have signed a multi-year agreement for the supply of Indium Phosphide (InP) epiwafers for optical connectivity applications serving AI-driven data centre infrastructure. IQE’s InP epiwafers will ...
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SpaceX hits $2trn

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:29:00 +0200

SpaceX completed a successful IPO on Friday which valued the company at $2.1 trillion. The shares were issued at $135 and ended the day at $161. At the moment the ...
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Arm produces game to show off neural technology

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:27:00 +0200

Arm has developed a game called Neural Dawn for Android devices to show off the capabilities of Arm Neural Technology in Arm Mali GPUs coming to Arm CSS for mobile ...
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Hafnium oxide-based ferroelectric memory cells operate at <1V

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:21:00 +0200

Researchers from Fraunhofer IPMS and Globalfoundries have developed a reproducible approach for embedding hafnium oxide-based ferroelectric FRAM cells in GlobalFoundries’ 22FDX (FD-SOI) process. This platform is specifically designed for manufacturing ...
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Q1 enterprise SSD sales surge 86% QoQ

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:14:00 +0200

Q1 SSD revenue surged 86.1% QoQ, surpassing $18.46 billion, says TrendForce. Inventory levels at major suppliers fell to historic lows in Q1, while production output lagged far behind order growth. ...
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Edmund Optics adds to catalogue SMT devices

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:08:00 +0200

Edmund Optics has expanded its off-the-shelf product portfolio with LumenFlow Surface-Mount Optics, giving engineers easier access to SMT-compatible and heat-resistant LED optics for prototyping, evaluation, and PCB integration. Available in ...
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Midas Displays shines spotlight on Aurum TFT display series

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:41:00 +0200

Midas Displays is shipping its Aurum series of TFT displays. The range combines high brightness screens, a unified flex design, and support for RGB, LVDS and HDMI interfaces. An embedded ...
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Airbus leads German space intelligence consortium

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:17:00 +0200

Airbus, Rohde & Schwarz, constellr, Orbint, and HPS are collaborating together to form what they call a sovereign space intelligence consortium. Airbus will be the prime contractor and system integrator, ...
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AMD, Dell and Cambridge Uni go for SAIL

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:23:00 +0200

AMD, Dell Technologies and the University of Cambridge are to set up the Sovereign AI Innovation Lab (SAIL) in the UK, designed to advance open and interoperable AI infrastructure and ...
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Q1 smartphone production down 1.7%

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:20:00 +0200

Q1 smartphone production fell 1.7% to 284 million units, reports TrendForce. Despite a sharp rise in memory prices since the second half of 2025, the effect on production was minimal ...
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Datacentre capex to hit $1trn in 2026

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:16:00 +0200

The datacentre capex forecast for 2026 was raised to over $1 trillion as hyperscale AI deployments accelerated, complemented by continued investments in general-purpose infrastructure and rising component costs, reports Dell’Oro. ...
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NextSilicon to productise Arbel core into a CPU for launch in Q12028

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:15:00 +0200

NextSilicon plans to productise its Arbel RISC-V core into a 64-core and a 128-core, enterprise-grade processor suited to deliver ultra-speed performance for agentic tools, expected to be available in early ...
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NextSilicon to productise Arbel core into a CPU for launch in Q1 2028

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:15:00 +0200

NextSilicon plans to productise its Arbel Risc-V core into a 64-core and a 128-core, enterprise-grade processor suited to deliver ultra-speed performance for agentic tools, expected to be available in early ...
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Vishay adds to ILHB chip ferrite beads

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:06:00 +0200

Vishay Intertechnology has expanded of ILHB series of Automotive Grade multilayer chip ferrite beads for high current filtering. The Vishay Dale devices now offer higher current capability, smaller case sizes, ...
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Change of pattern as AI cycle hits memory market

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200

The memory market has always suffered highs and lows, as capex expansion, investment and demand fuelled voltatility and resulted in shortages and over-supply. Nikolaos Florous, director global marketing at Memphis ...
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Hardware Pioneers Max 2026: Samtec FTSH series micro terminal strips

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:52:00 +0200

Samtec is offering configurable micro pitch terminal strips with its FTSH series. Designers can choose from a variety of sizes, pin configurations, plating, and processing options. For example, they are ...
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Hardware Pioneers Max 2026: Seeed Studio Wio-LR1121 wireless module

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:22:00 +0200

At Hardware Pioneers Max 2026, Seed Studio was showing its Wio-LR1121 wireless module for IoT applications. Based on the Semtech LR1121, the ultra-low power LoRa transceiver, it supports both GFSK ...
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Post-quantum cryptography challenges for embedded hardware

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200

While quantum computers have many benefits, their sensitive data may not be safe for very long. Venus Kohli looks at the safeguards. Classical public-key cryptography derives its security from integer ...
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ST certifies NB-IoT modules for North America and Brazil

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:14:00 +0200

ST has completed certification of ST87M01 NB-IoT modules in North America and Brazil, letting IoT projects in both regions leverage the modules’ 5G-ready connectivity, optional extra features, and supply-chain advantages. ...
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Belgium approves Tesla FSD supervised

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:28:00 +0200

Yesterday Tesla’s FSD (Full Self-Driving) supervised driver assistance software was authorised in ‌Belgium – the fifth country to authorise it after Denmark, the Netherlands, Lithuania and Estonia. Annick De Ridder, ...
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Imec develops first narrow band receiver IC to comply with NBA

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:25:00 +0200

Imec has developed the first narrowband receiver chip that complies with, and validates, the narrowband assistance (NBA) mechanism defined in the upcoming IEEE 802.15.4ab UWB standard. Imec’s implementation supports a ...
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Qualinx and Globalfoundries complete all-European foundry process

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:20:00 +0200

Qualinx has completed a fully European-based, end-to-end semiconductor manufacturing flow at GlobalFoundries’ Dresden fab on its FD-SOI technology. It shows that security-critical chips for aerospace, defence and critical infrastructure can be designed, manufactured and ...
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Nokia launches DDoS protection

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:20:00 +0200

The Nokia Deepfield Genome Shield is billed asc the industry’s first security automation system that facilitates proactive, always-on DDoS protection for telecommunications providers, hosting companies, internet exchange points, and cloud ...
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Mouser sets up Online Security Resource

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:10:00 +0200

Mouser’s online Security Resource Centre brings together technical articles, eBooks, blogs and product resources covering connected-device protection, industrial security, edge-system design, and secure communications for evolving 5G and emerging 6G ...
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NPL spin-out K3Metrology raises £2.75 million seed funding

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:35:00 +0200

K3Metrology is a spin-out from the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) developing large-scale measurement technology for advanced manufacturing and aerospace. And it has raised £2.75 million in a seed funding round. ...
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Nebius, Nvidia launch Physical AI Living Lab in London

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:37:00 +0200

A Physical AI “Living Lab” for UK and European robotics startups is being launched by Nebius, the Dutch the AI cloud company. The lab builds on Nvidia technologies and its ...
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AMD and Imperial to collaborate on AI-enabled science

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:17:00 +0200

Today, AMD announced a strategic collaboration with Imperial College to advance AI-enabled scientific discovery in the UK. Bringing together AMD expertise in accelerated computing and open software with Imperial’s expertise ...
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TSMC May revenue up 30% YoY

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:46:00 +0200

TSMC’s may revenue was 30% up YoY 2026 at $13.3 billion. It was an increase of 1.5% on April. Revenue for January through May 2026 was $62 billion, TSMC says ...
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Win Semi qualifies 0.12 μm GaN-on-SiC NP12-0B process for 40V operstion

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:15:00 +0200

Win Semiconductors of Taiwan, the world’s largest pure-play compound semiconductor foundry, has qualified NP12-0B for 40V operation. This 0.12 μm gate-length GaN-on-SiC technology integrates multiple transistor improvements providing high ruggedness ...
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Win Semi qualifies 0.12 μm GaN-on-SiC NP12-0B process for 40V operation

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:15:00 +0200

26-cells-in-series channel battery monitor

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:11:00 +0200

TI has introduced the industry’s highest-cell-count battery monitor with an integrated electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) engine, bringing predictive intelligence, comprehensive data and real-time diagnostics to battery monitoring in EV and ...
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Nexperia and Semikron Danfoss hook up on SiC-based modules

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:10:00 +0200

Nexperia and Semikron Danfoss have signed an MoU to explore a strategic collaboration on SiC-based power modules for automotive traction inverter applications. The collaboration aims to combine Nexperia’s expertise in ...
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Integrated test cell for KGD screening

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:10:00 +0200

Teradyne has announced an integrated test cell supporting known good device (KGD) screening for devices used in AI and data center applications, developed in collaboration with Tokyo Electron (TEL). The ...
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Swiss Blueprint: Responsible AI starts at the chip level

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200

As global AI deployment accelerates, the Swiss approach can offer a clear blueprint for how the industry can develop chips and implement AI at scale, writes Alain-Serge Porret. As AI ...
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Roll up for the Elon Show

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:28:00 +0200

The SpaceX IPO on Friday is already 2x oversubscribed, reports Reuter’s, with $150 billion offered for shares costing $75 billion in an enterprise valued at $1.8 trillion.. It is seen ...
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Atomera addresses parasitic channel losses in GaN-on-Si

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:23:00 +0200

Atomera, a materials and technology licensing company, has come up with a new approach to GaN-on-Si that addresses parasitic channel losses that reduce efficiency, especially at high frequencies. Atomera claims ...
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Melexis replaces microswitches

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:09:00 +0200

Melexis unveils the MLX92344, a highly flexible PCB-less solution for contactless detection of up to four positions, eliminating the need for bulky microswitches. While ensuring backward compatibility over 2-wires, it ...
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Marvell to sample 192.4Tbps switch silicon

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:09:00 +0200

In Q2 Marvell begins sampling 102.4 Tbps switch 3nm silicon. The Teralynx T100 was architected to deliver the lowest power consumption and lowest latency at this bandwidth. With switching and ...
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MLCC with capacitance of 2.2μF at 100Vdc

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:02:00 +0200

Murata has introduced the GCJ21BD72A225KE02, a soft-termination chip multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) for automotive powertrain and safety equipment. This soft-termination chip MLCC product claims the highest available capacitance of 2.2μF ...
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Pairing SiC MOSFETS and gate drivers

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:24:00 +0200

onsemi has announced its Elite Pairing Studio – an online design tool that pairs SiC MOSFETs and gate drivers for power electronics applications, including AI datacentres, EVs, and industrial systems. ...
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AMD investing £2bn in UK

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:50:00 +0200

AtvLondon Tech Week this morning, AMD Chair and CEO Dr. Lisa Su (pictured) outlined a series of investments worth £2 billion designed to accelerate the UK’s AI ecosystem and support ...
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Nidec debuts highest capacity in-rack cooling prototype

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:41:00 +0200

At Interop Tokyo 2026, Nidec will introduce a prototype in-rack CDU (coolant distribution unit) with a cooling capacity of up to 300kW. The CDU is designed to manage the thermal ...
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PM applauds British brains

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:18:00 +0200

The Prime Minister’s speech to London Tech Week this morning showed an appreciation of British brain power. Sir Keir said that the UK gets half of all the tech startup ...
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Embedded World Video: AMD on what’s changing for AI and industrial robotics

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:49:00 +0200

We recently caught up with AMD’s Senior Director of Embedded Product Marketing, Amey Deosthali, as part of our promotional coverage for Embedded World 2026. He talks about how AI is ...
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Embedded World Video: AMD on FPGA Innovation and AI at the Edge

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:49:00 +0200

We recently caught up with AMD’s Director of FPGA Solutions, Manuel Uhm, as part of our promotional coverage for Embedded World 2026. He discusses how FPGAs are enabling efficient AI ...
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Rinse and Repeat for Intel 14A

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:29:00 +0200

Intel’s five-nodes-in-four years process technology catch-up was an attempt to go too far too fast said CFO David Zinsner at at the Bank of America 2026 Global Technology Conference in ...
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Semiconductor sales up 93.9% y-o-y in April, says SIA

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:26:00 +0200

April semiconductor sales of $110.5bn were 11% up on the $99.5bn of March 2026 and 93.9% more than the April 2025 total of $56.9bn, according to the SIA. The SIA ...
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April semiconductor sales up 93.9% YoY says SIA

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:26:00 +0200

April semiconductor sales of $110.5 billion were 11% up on the $99.5 billion of March 2026 and 93.9% more than the April 2025 total of $56.9 billion, according to the ...
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Jittery SOX

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:25:00 +0200

The SOX fell 12% last Thursday and Friday to 12,217. It was just shy of 14000 on June 3rd. Friday’s 10% fall was the steepest since March 2020. The culprit ...
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Rapidus IPA funding reaches $2.65bn

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:24:00 +0200

Rapidus has completed an additional funding round of $943 million from the Information-Technology Promotion Agency (IPA), Japan, an independent administrative agency under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Economy, Trade ...
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Nvidia tools for TSMC processes

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:18:00 +0200

TSMC has revealed it is using NVIDIA CUDA-X libraries and AI models for a number of tasks based on Nvidia GPUs used to optimise TSMC fab processes: Computational lithography: TSMC ...
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Business Finland backs Iceye with further €28.3 million grant

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:16:00 +0200

Iceye, the Finnish specialist in satellite-based SAR imagery (Synthetic Aperture Radar), has received a €28.3 million continuation grant from Business Finland. This is Finland’s public innovation agency, and it’s the ...
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Vishay 3000 W transient voltage suppressors in DFN6546A package

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:31:00 +0200

Vishay Intertechnology has announced four series of unidirectional and bidirectional 3000 W PAR and TRANSZORB surface-mount transient voltage suppressors (TVS). They are designed to protect electronics against voltage transients induced ...
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C C Wei wishes Elon “Good Luck” with TeraFab

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:30:00 +0200

TSMC CEO C C Wei (pictured) has wished Elon Musk ‘Good Luck’ in his pursuit of a 1m wpm TeraFab, adding: “It will take quite long.” Speaking at the TSMC ...
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SK Hynix to double output in five years

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:28:00 +0200

SK Hynix is to double its production capacity over the next five years, says chairman Chey Tae-won. The company has budgeted $67 billion between 2024 and 2028 to fund expansion. ...
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Quantinuum gets $16bn market cap in IPO

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:24:00 +0200

Quantinuum, the joint Honeywell-Cambridge Quantum startup, has raised $1.68 billion on the Nasdaq. By the market close, Quantinuum’s market cap was $15.7 billion. The company was formed in 2021 to ...
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Farnell’s Drones Club

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:16:00 +0200

Farnell has brought out a drone support offering for engineers and innovators developing unmanned aerial systems across a wide range of industries. As demand for drones continues to grow across ...
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Cambridge Tech Week Speakers List

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:13:00 +0200

‘How Deep Tech Changes the World’, is the discussion theme of this year’s Cambridge Tech Week rnning from September 14-18. The festival will focus on how to move frontier technologies ...
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Jedec SiC Guidelines improve reliability in WBG power electronics

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:26:00 +0200

JEDEC is publishing two new guidelines around the use of wide bandgap (WBG) power semiconductor materials, such as Gallium Nitride (GaN) and Silicon Carbide (SiC). There is JEP203: Guideline for ...
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Overcoming durability and cost barriers for wearables and foldable devices

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200

The rapid evolution of wearable and foldable technology is reshaping consumer electronics, writes Samudrapom Dam. As market demand grows, wearable and foldable electronic devices face critical challenges in durability and ...
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Tiny SoM featuring NXP’s i.MX 91 targets Linux-based IoT

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:25:00 +0200

Direct Insight is introducing its QS91 system-on-module featuring NXP’s i.MX 91 applications processor. The Oxfordshire-based integrator says the SoM delivers an “optimised blend of security, features, and energy-efficient performance” for ...
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Tessalia plans $250m packaging plant in France

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:26:00 +0200

Earlier this week Tessalia Technology. a packaging jv between Foxconn, Radiall, and Thales, laid the foundation stone of an advanced semiconductor packaging facility in Le Barp, Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Patrice Caine, Chairman ...
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Nissan to make cars for Chery at Sunderland

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:25:00 +0200

Nissan and Chinese car maker Chery have signed a non-binding MoU for the study of contract manufacturing for Nissan to manufacture Chery UK passenger vehicles at its Sunderland Plant. Under ...
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Chips Act II proposed – much like Chips Act 1

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:22:00 +0200

The EU has proposed a Chips Act II which will give the Commission power to invest directly in new EU-based fabs instead of requiring companies to apply for subsidies. The ...
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N-channel and P-channel MOSFETs in a single package

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:19:00 +0200

Toshiba has launched a 30V dual MOSFET that integrates both N-channel and P-channel MOSFETs in a single package. The product is suitable for applications including single-phase brushless DC (BLDC) motor ...
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N-channel and P-channel MOSFETs in a single package.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:19:00 +0200

Ten four-hole flange jack connector optimised for use with 1.37mm cable

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:03:00 +0200

Amphenol RF has introduced its first NEX10 four-hole flange jack connector optimised for use with 1.37mm cable in compact RF system designs. This four-hole flange jack connector is designed to ...
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10 4-hole flange jack connector optimised for use with 1.37mm cable

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:03:00 +0200

Amphenol RF hascintroduced its first NEX10 4-hole flange jack connector optimised for use with 1.37 mm cable in compact RF system designs. This 4-hole flange jack connector is designed to ...
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Littelfuse NANO² SMD 708 fuses for 48 VDC AI datacentres

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:31:00 +0200

Littelfuse's NANO² SMD 708 fuses are small, square, surface mount fuses aimed at compact high-power applications.
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Space report measures impact of academia on the UK space sector

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:11:00 +0200

A report produced for the UK’s Space Partnership by the consultants know.space examines the impact of academia on the UK space sector. Space research For context, the report – Role ...
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Government committee says Palantir NHS contract should be ditched

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:26:00 +0200

A report on UK digital services by the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee has recommended that the government trigger a break clause in the £330 million NHS contract awarded to ...
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Globalfoundries takes over koi ARC

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:25:00 +0200

Globalfoundries has completed the acquisition of ARC from Synopsys to add to its IP portfolio which already includes MIPS. Together, MIPS and ARC form a RISC-V processor IP suite spanning ...
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Globalfoundries takes over ARC

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:25:00 +0200

Keysight, DoCoMo and NTT model 6G

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:20:00 +0200

Keysight Technologies is collaborating with NTT DOCOMO and NTT to accelerate realistic 6G channel modelling and wireless communication simulation. The work is part of the companies’ ongoing MoU focused on ...
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Q1 Ethernet switch sales doubled YoY

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:14:00 +0200

Q1 Ethernet switch sales in AI back-end networks more than doubled and accounted for about two-thirds of datacentre switch sales in AI clusters during the first quarter 2026, says Dell’Oro. ...
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Q1 Ethernet switch sales doubled YoY

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:14:00 +0200

Q1 Ethernet switch sales in AI back-end networks more than doubled and accounted for about two-thirds of datacentre switch sales in AI clusters during the first quarter 2026, says Dell’Oro. ...
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Morse Micro sampling long-range, low-power Wi-Fi HaLow

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:11:00 +0200

Morse Micro, the Wi-Fi HaLow silicon specialist, is sampling a Wi-Fi HaLow module designed to help bring long-range, low-power Wi-Fi HaLowvdevices to market faster. The MM8108-M20 brings sub-GHz Wi-Fi connectivity ...
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EW BrightSparks 2025 profile: David Miall, National Oceanography Centre

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:13:00 +0200

Now in its eighth year, the EW BrightSparks awards see Electronics Weekly celebrate some of the brightest and most talented young engineers in the UK today. For the next in ...
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Safety and compliance innovation in medical equipment

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Medical equipment manufacturers face a number of challenges to maintain user safety and compliance innovation in medical equipment. In terms of energy regulations, Anthony Coia focuses on two companies’ efforts. ...
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Rutronik makes Rohm TLRx728, BD728x op amps series available

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:20:00 +0200

Component distributor Rutronik is expanding its portfolio with the CMOS operational amplifiers of the TLRx728 and BD728x series from ROHM. Rutronik highlights they address the requirements for a combination of ...
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Autumn production shipments for Vera Rubin

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:25:00 +0200

The Nvidia Vera Rubin platform will ship in production volumes in the autumn. Vera Rubin delivers five purpose-built racks operating as one AI supercomputer for agentic workloads. The platform unifies ...
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Invisix raises €20m

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:20:00 +0200

Invisix, the semiconductor metrology company founded by ASML alumni, has raised an oversubscribed €20 million seed round. Investors include Hitachi Ventures, Transition Ventures, imec.xpand, Doosan Investment and a tier-1 semiconductor ...
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CSA Catapult joins project SONATA for aircraft taxiing system

Fri, 22 May 2026 16:32:00 +0200

Compound Semiconductor Applications (CSA) Catapult has announced that it will be bringing its SiC (silicon carbide) power expertise as a technology partner to project SONATA. This is developing an on-aircraft ...
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Ubotica partners with NOVI Space on AI-enabled Earth Observation

Fri, 22 May 2026 13:22:00 +0200

Ubotica Technologies is partnering with Novi Space to deliver real-time intelligence directly from the Earth’s orbit. The former specialises in space AI and the latter in edge computing in orbit. ...
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Ubotica, NOVI Space partner on AI-enabled Earth Observation

Fri, 22 May 2026 13:22:00 +0200

Ubotica Technologies is partnering with Novi Space to deliver real-time intelligence directly from the Earth’s orbit. The former specialises in space AI and the latter in edge computing in orbit. ...
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MLX81119 integrates on-chip DC/DC power with LIN RGB automotive lighting

Fri, 22 May 2026 12:11:00 +0200

For the automotive market, Melexis is releasing the MLX81119, an 18-channel LIN RGB LED controller with an integrated 1A DC/DC converter. The latter generates an optimised local LED supply voltage ...
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IBM and US DoC put $2bn into Anderon quantum foundry

Fri, 22 May 2026 07:29:00 +0200

Yesterday, IBM and the U.S. Department of Commerce (DoC) announced a Letter of Intent (LOI) to build an American quantum chip foundry called Anderon. In addition to the $1 billion ...
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Historic Start To 2026

Fri, 22 May 2026 07:27:00 +0200

The global semiconductor market grew 25% in the 1st quarter of 2026 from the 4thquarter of 2025 to reach $299 billion, according to WSTS. The 1st quarter of 2026 was ...
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Qualcomm adds ADAS to cockpit/connectivity supply deal with Stellantis

Fri, 22 May 2026 07:23:00 +0200

Qualcomm and Stellantis are extending their chip supply deal beyond cockpit and connectivity to ADAS with Snapdragon Ride Pilot enabling Level 2+ ADAS. The move integrates Snapdragon Digital Chassis chipsets ...
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Smart Transport design challenge

Fri, 22 May 2026 07:14:00 +0200

element14 has launched a smart transport design challenge inviting engineers, makers and technology enthusiasts to design and build innovative prototypes focused on the future of electric and intelligent vehicles. The ...
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76th ECTC May 26-29 Orlando – Tipsheet

Fri, 22 May 2026 07:14:00 +0200

The upcoming 76th annual IEEE Electronic Components and Technology Conference (ECTC) will be held from May 26-29, 2026 at the JW Marriott & The Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes Resort, Orlando, Florida. ...
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Semtech connects with Z-Wave Alliance

Thu, 21 May 2026 17:44:00 +0200

Semtech, the IoT specialist, is joining the Z-Wave Alliance as a new member and will serve on the standard body’s Board of Directors. The Alliance is the SDO (standards developing ...
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Polaris measures the nanosatellite and microsatellite market

Thu, 21 May 2026 16:41:00 +0200

Research suggests the value of the global nanosatellite and microsatellite market was $4,861.05 million in 2025. And the projection is for this to grow to $30,549.41 million by 2034. According ...
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Google smart watch platform Wear OS 7 brings Widgets and Live Info

Thu, 21 May 2026 11:22:00 +0200

Google is updating its smart watch software with Wear OS 7, which it describes as a major update that will be “arriving later this year”. New features include Wear Widgets ...
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Intel CEO looking beyond 18A and 14A to 10A and 7A

Thu, 21 May 2026 07:30:00 +0200

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan is looking beyond the 18A and 14A processes to 10A and 7A, he told the JP Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference on Tuesday. “Now ...
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Nvidia has Q1 revenue of $81bn, expects $91bn in Q2

Thu, 21 May 2026 07:29:00 +0200

Nvidia reported record revenue fot fiscal Q1 revenue to April 26, 2026, of $81.6 billion, up 20% from the previous quarter and up 85% from a year ago. For the ...
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CircuitHub raises $28m to accelerate electronics production

Thu, 21 May 2026 07:22:00 +0200

CircuitHub, which has built a PCB accelerated manufacturing system, has raised $28 million. With CitcuitHub’s system, engineers can upload design files, virtually configure and order prototypes, while automated machines produce ...
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Strong execution at RS

Thu, 21 May 2026 07:17:00 +0200

RS grew share and improved margin in a flat market forbits 2025/6 fiscal year. “2025/26 was another year of strong execution of our multi-year plan to improve the business and ...
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Optical Transport market to grow 16% this year

Thu, 21 May 2026 07:15:00 +0200

The Optical Transport equipment market is forecast to grow 16% in 2026 to reach over $18 billion in manufacturer revenue for the first time since the year 2000, due to ...
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Axiom Space expands its University Alliance to Edinburgh Uni, KCL

Wed, 20 May 2026 17:44:00 +0200

Axiom Space is expanding its University Alliance network to new universities, ranging from New Zealand and India to Uzbekistan and Great Britain. Edinburgh University and Kings College London are now ...
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Shock Block SB4000 30A in-line safety breaker sealed to IP69K/NEMA 4X

Wed, 20 May 2026 16:33:00 +0200

Littelfuse is introducing a compact 30A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI), the Shock Block SB4000. The standard enclosure is IP 69K/NEMA 4X and outdoor rated making it suitable for industrial ...
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AI is transforming 2nm packaging advances through global collaboration

Wed, 20 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200

AI is transforming the next-generation advanced foundry for 2nm chips, thus reshaping the semiconductor industry, writes Rozalia Beica. The semiconductor industry is entering a historic inflection point, one driven by ...
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SSA-LaMB project benchmarks AI for collision avoidance in space

Wed, 20 May 2026 12:55:00 +0200

Northumbria University is leading a study – the SSA-LaMB project – to improve the use of AI systems for collision avoidance in space. With tens of thousands of objects moving ...
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Teledyne Space imaging sensors launch to study magnetosphere via X-ray

Wed, 20 May 2026 11:43:00 +0200

Teledyne Space imaging sensors are aboard the European Space Agency’s (ESA) SMILE mission, which successfully launched yesterday from the spaceport in French Guiana. The Chelmsford-based company supplied two CCD370 imaging ...
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UK’s Callosum in talks to raise $100m

Wed, 20 May 2026 07:29:00 +0200

Callosum, a Cambridge University spinout, is looking to raise $100 million to develop software to allow AI programmes to perform better by running on multiple processor architectures. ‘New chips and ...
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UK’s Callosum in talks to raise $100m

Wed, 20 May 2026 07:29:00 +0200

Callosum, a Cambridge University spinout, is looking to raise $100 million to develop software to allow AI progammes to perform better by running on multiple processor architectures. ‘New chips and ...
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Decart raises $300m

Wed, 20 May 2026 07:26:00 +0200

Loo o m mo mo tag by b de Three year-old startup Decart of San Francisco has raised $300 million to develop software which allows AI programmes to run on ...
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ADI buys Empower Semi for $1.5bn

Wed, 20 May 2026 07:24:00 +0200

ADI is to buy pricately held Empower Semiconductor for $1.5 billion. “AI infrastructure is fundamentally reshaping how power must be delivered, with energy now the most persistent constraint to scaling ...
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Modelithics adds Guerrilla RF GaN models

Wed, 20 May 2026 07:11:00 +0200

Modelithics, the RF and microwave simulation model specialist, has added new high-power GaN models from Guerrilla RF, developed through Guerrilla’s collaboration with Modelithics via the Sponsoring MVP (Modelithics Vendor Partner) ...
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Clickboard with Ethernet access

Wed, 20 May 2026 07:09:00 +0200

ETH WIZ 3 Click is a new Ethernet interface Click board from MIKROE. The Clickadd-on boards enable developers to rapidly provide proof-of-concept, then prototype and code new embedded projects. ETH ...
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VETH100A1DD1 ESD protection diode passes OPEN Alliance EMC test specs

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:47:00 +0200

Vishay is announcing its VETH100A1DD1 ESD protection diode meets all three OPEN Alliance EMC test specifications for ESD protection devices. The part has passed IEEE 10BASE-T1S compliance testing, highlights Vishay, ...
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Diodes PCIe 7.0 clock generator features sub-30fs jitter

Tue, 19 May 2026 17:25:00 +0200

A PCIe 7.0 clock generator with six-outputs from Diodes features a sub-30fs jitter for next-gen AI infrastructure, the company highlights. The PI6CG33A06 provides a stable reference clock for 128.0 GT/s ...
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EW BrightSparks 2025 profile: Peter Metcalfe, Leonardo

Tue, 19 May 2026 15:51:00 +0200

Now in its eighth year, the EW BrightSparks awards see Electronics Weekly celebrate some of the brightest and most talented young engineers in the UK today. In the next in ...
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The role of communications IP and innovation in the Artemis II mission

Tue, 19 May 2026 12:20:00 +0200

The recent launch of the Artemis II spacecraft tested the latest communication equipment, write Ethan Hutchings and Nick Reeve. The Artemis II mission represented a major step forward in human ...
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Blackstone and Google launch neo-cloud company

Tue, 19 May 2026 07:28:00 +0200

Blackstone, the private equity company, and Google are forming a neo-cloud company to acquire, build and rent out datacentre capacity. The initial investment is $5 billion in equity from Blackstone ...
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CXMT revenue up 700%

Tue, 19 May 2026 07:23:00 +0200

ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) saw Q1 revenues rise 700% to $7.5 billion for a profit of $1.26 billion. In Q1 2025 it made a loss. CXMT forecast an H1 revenue ...
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Imec Ventures expands into US

Tue, 19 May 2026 07:22:00 +0200

Imec has established an imec.ventimec.ventures – its dedicat presence in the US, with teams in Silicon Valley and on the East Coast. Imec aims to strengthen its engagement with the US ...
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Mouser signs EPC

Tue, 19 May 2026 07:20:00 +0200

Mouser has signed a global distribution agreement with Efficient Power Conversion (EPC) a leader in eGaN-based power solutions, offering GaN devices spanning 15 V to 350 V. The agreement is ...
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SEMI asks US Congress for tax credit extension

Tue, 19 May 2026 07:12:00 +0200

SEMI has written a letter to the US Congress asking for an extension of the Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit (AMIC). AMIC allows a 35% investment tax credit to offset the ...
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Ultra-compact FXO imaging system supports 4-Channel CoaXPress-12

Mon, 18 May 2026 16:52:00 +0200

Allied Vision is releasing its ultra-compact FXO camera series with 4-Channel CoaXPress-12 interfaces. They are high-end machine vision cameras. Possible applications include electronics and semiconductor production. For example, for 2D/3D ...
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Emerson is making more plans for Nigel

Mon, 18 May 2026 14:38:00 +0200

At NI Connect, in Fort Worth, Emerson announced prompt-based code generation for NI Nigel AI, its test-optimised AI technology. According to Emerson, the addition of code generation and cross-platform intelligence ...
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Lunar Outpost raises $30m for off-planet robotic workforce

Mon, 18 May 2026 14:11:00 +0200

Lunar Outpost, the U.S. space infrastructure company, has completed a $30 million Series B round of funding. Specialising in “off-planet mobility”, it is eyeing the industrial robotic extraction of lunar ...
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Microchip miniature crystal oscillator for power‑constrained designs

Mon, 18 May 2026 11:14:00 +0200

Microchip Technology is introducing its EX‑423 Evacuated Miniature Crystal Oscillator (EMXO). For space‑ and power‑constrained designs, it features ultra‑low phase noise. The compact, low‑power timing system is for applications demanding ...
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Arm under FTC investigation

Mon, 18 May 2026 07:29:00 +0200

In the long-running legal spat between Arm and Qualcomm, the US FTC is to investigate a complaint referred to it by Qualcomm that Arm is engaged in anti-competitive practices. The ...
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Kioxia Q2 profit forecast up 48x YoY

Mon, 18 May 2026 07:26:00 +0200

Kioxia has forecast a $5.5 billion profit for the current quarter – a 48x jump YoY. For the fiscal year to the end of March Kioxia had revenue up 37% ...
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Kioxia Q2 profit forecast up 48x y-o-y

Mon, 18 May 2026 07:26:00 +0200

Kioxia has forecast a $5.5bn profit for the current quarter – a 48x jump y-o-y. For the fiscal year to the end of March Kioxia had ...
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A new EV for €50 a month

Mon, 18 May 2026 07:23:00 +0200

Leapmotor, the Stellantis majority-owned China-based EV maker, is leasing a car in Germany for under €50 a month. Since the EV model, the T03 (pictured), is priced at €18,900 euros, ...
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Keysight and SRC hook up for electronic warfare

Mon, 18 May 2026 07:12:00 +0200

Keysight Technologies, has announced a strategic collaboration with SRC UK to support Electronic Warfare customers in modernising their test and simulation environments. The initiative will help accelerate adoption of Keysight’s ...
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BrainChip adds software partners

Mon, 18 May 2026 07:03:00 +0200

BrainChip, the neuromorphic AI IP specialist, is collaborating with MulticoreWare, P-Product and BeEmotion.ai to develop and optimise ML models tailored for the Akida AKD1500 processor. BrainChip sells semiconductor IP and SoC designs ...
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DSTL backs Rivelin Robotics to finish 3D printed military parts

Fri, 15 May 2026 18:05:00 +0200

The UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is backing a UK robotics company, Rivelin Robotics, to help transform military manufacturing. The company, supported by Dstl experts, has created microfactory ...
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OKW portable enclosures cover large-format electronics

Fri, 15 May 2026 15:56:00 +0200

OKW has launched a new range of desktop/portable enclosures for large-format electronics, dubbed COMMUNITEC. They are designed to cover medical equipment and laboratory instrumentation, for example. And, more generally, find ...
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ispace, Leicester Uni partner for Lunar Raman Spectrometer mission

Fri, 15 May 2026 11:24:00 +0200

ispace is signing a Payload Service Agreement with the University of Leicester to deliver a Raman spectrometer to the lunar surface. Raman spectrometer The aim is to analyse lunar regolith, ...
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TSMC to increase 2nm and A16 capacity by 70% CAGR 2026-28

Fri, 15 May 2026 07:19:00 +0200

At TSMC’s Taiwan Technology Symposium the conpany forecast a $1.5 trillion market by 2030. It said capacity increases for 2nm and A16 wafers will grow at a 70% CAGR from ...
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Imec IC-Link joins TSMC OIP

Fri, 15 May 2026 07:15:00 +0200

IC-Link by imec, imec’s design and manufacturing service provider for ASIC and silicon photonics, has joined TSMC Open Innovation Platform (OIP) 3DFabric Alliance As part of the TSMC OIP ecosystem, ...
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