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PCIe 7.0 reaches version 0.7

PCIe 7.0 reaches version 0.7

The PCI special interest group has released the latest version of the PCI Express standard for high speed interconnect.“The PCIe 7.0 specification, version 0.7 is now available for member review,” said Al Yanes, PCI-SIG President and Chairperson.“This specification version incorporates all the feedback...

Published on: January 17, 2025

Siemens boosts private 5G system across Europe

Siemens boosts private 5G system across Europe

Siemens has boosted its industrial-grade private 5G infrastructure system to support 24 radio units to cover large factories across Europe and BrazilEach radio unit can cover 5,000 m² and the system also adds an entry-level 5G router for cabinet use with IP20...

Published on: January 17, 2025

Understanding resonance for audio component selection

Understanding resonance for audio component selection

Resonance is a double-edged sword in audio design. It can provide useful benefits, such as producing high sound pressure levels (SPLs) from speakers for relatively small inputs or it can introduce unwanted vibration modes into their enclosures and mounting systems. Often, it...

Published on: January 17, 2025

IDC finds worldwide smartphone growth hits 6.4 percent in 2024

IDC finds worldwide smartphone growth hits 6.4 percent in 2024

International Data Corporation (IDC) reports that global smartphone shipments increased 2.4% year-over-year (YoY) to 331.7 million units in the fourth quarter of 2024.The preliminary data from the IDC Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker brings growth for the whole year to 6.4% and...

Published on: January 17, 2025

Polar Semiconductor licenses Tower high voltage process

Polar Semiconductor licenses Tower high voltage process

Polar Semiconductor in the US has finalized an agreement to license the robust TS18PM power process from Tower Semiconductor.The deal gives Polar a 180nm Process Design Kit (PDK) for making devices at its automotive qualified 200mm fab in Bloomington, Minnesota. This will...

Published on: January 17, 2025

AIchip launches 3DIC service

AIchip launches 3DIC service

Alchip Technologies in Taiwan has formally launched its three-dimensional integrated circuit (3DIC) design services.The 3DIC service is aimed at for the latest high-performance ASICs targeting AI and high-performance computing (HPC) applications with multiple chips  stacked vertically within a single package.The company has...

Published on: January 17, 2025

$1.4bn boost for US advanced packaging

$1.4bn boost for US advanced packaging

The US Department of Commerce has announced $1.4bn for three projects and an Advanced Packaging Manufacturing Programme (NAPMP).This is intended to establish a self-sustaining, high-volume, domestic, advanced packaging industry where advanced node chips are both manufactured and packaged in the United States....

Published on: January 16, 2025

Brill Power launches battery management as a service

Brill Power launches battery management as a service

Brill Power has launched Battery Management as a Service (BMaaS) for energy storage systems.BMaaS links Brill Power’s Battery Intelligence Platform with the BMS hardware, operating system and cloud analytics under a unified interface. This allows battery integrators and owners to extract all the...

Published on: January 16, 2025

A Cat-Like Robot Mimicking Bunting Behavior

A Cat-Like Robot Mimicking Bunting Behavior

The behavior of a cat rubbing its head against a person, known as bunting, is an expression of affection and is believed to have a healing effect on humans – Tsukuba UniversityIn this study, researchers developed a robot that mimics this bunting...

Published on: January 16, 2025

Developing Printable Droplet Laser Displays

Developing Printable Droplet Laser Displays

Researchers at University of Tsukuba have developed an innovative method for rapidly creating laser light sources in large quantities using an inkjet printer that ejects laser-emitting dropletsDisplays for TVs, PCs, and smartphones are continually improving in picture quality, clarity, and energy efficiency....

Published on: January 16, 2025