Switch Technologies has launched the world’s first vehicle to be powered by niobium-based fast charging battery cells.The cells use a niobium material developed by Echion Technologies in the UK and are built by Li-Fun. Switch used the cells for a parallel-hybrid drive...
Published on: December 04, 2024
Researchers in Spain have developed a standard test for flexible photovoltaic solar cells used in a wide variety of applications.The FlexPV cells, often based on perovskite materials, are used in applications from wearable technology and intelligent fabrics to curved surfaces such as...
Published on: December 04, 2024
The newly returned CEO of Microchip Technology has cited a significant inventory overhang for his decision to close a fab in the US.The decision by Steve San? To close Fab 2 in Temple, Arizona, also hits proposed funding of $192m under the...
Published on: December 04, 2024
Spanish startup Sateliot has raised €30m from the European Investment Bank to help the rollout of 100 small satellites for the Internet of things (IoT).This is EIB’s first venture debt operation with a Spanish space company and in satellite communications and is...
Published on: December 04, 2024
Cosel in Japan is using the latest EcoSiC silicon carbide MOSFETs and Schottky barrier diodes (SBDs) for a series of 3.5kW AC-DC power supplies.The three phase 3.5kW AC-DC power supply units from Cosel uses the Rohm ecoSiC MOSFETs and SiC SBDs in...
Published on: December 04, 2024
IonQ has launched of its quantum operating system, now called IonQ Quantum OS, and a collection of new capabilities named IonQ Hybrid Services suite. These technologies will greatly advance performance and utility of quantum computing for enterprise customers.IonQ Quantum OS is a...
Published on: December 04, 2024
Semiwise in Glasgow is building a Virtual Reality Semiconductor Fabrication Training Facility (VRSFT) to tackle the industry skills gap.The £500,000 project, announced this time last year, is being developed with the TechWorks National Microelectronics Institute (NMI) and UK 300mm fab operator Pragmatic...
Published on: December 04, 2024
Accenture has agreed to acquire AOX, a German company specializing in embedded software for carmakers and their suppliers. The acquisition will help automotive clients solve challenges they are facing in their transition to software-defined vehicles.AOX designs and develops the complex system architectures...
Published on: December 04, 2024
An extension of the successful Series 2 platform, the SiWx917Y ultra-low power Wi-Fi® 6 and Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE) 5.4 modules from Silicon Labs are designed to help device makers streamline the complex development and certification process for Wi-Fi 6 devices.The new...
Published on: December 04, 2024
VisionPower Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (VSMC) has started building its 300mm wafer manufacturing facility in Tampines, Singapore.VSMC is a joint venture between Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) NXP Semiconductors toThe fab, with a $7.8bn investment. will adopt a fully automated production model, integrating an Automated...
Published on: December 04, 2024