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GaN power discretes offer high efficiency and power density

GaN power discretes offer high efficiency and power density

Infineon Technologies AG has launched a new family of high-voltage discretes, the CoolGaN™ Transistors 650 V G5, further strengthening its Gallium Nitride (GaN) portfolio.Target applications for the GaN transistor family range from consumer and industrial switched-mode power supply (SMPS) such as USB-C...

Published on: November 04, 2024

Samsung cutting 30% of foundry staff, 50% of production, say reports

Samsung cutting 30% of foundry staff, 50% of production, say reports

Samsung Foundry is shutting down semiconductor production lines with the aim of closing 50 percent by the end of 2024 to cut costs, according to Chosun Daily.This is being done to save costs while fabs have low manufacturing utilization rates, the report...

Published on: November 04, 2024

Laser Satellite to Earth Communication

Laser Satellite to Earth Communication

TNO won second prize in the category ‘Impact Delivered‘ at the 16th EARTO Innovation Awards for the CubeCAT laser communication terminal. This technology, currently aboard an orbiting satellite, uses light waves instead of radio waves providing higher capacity and faster more secure...

Published on: November 04, 2024

Tablet computer shipments rise 20 percent

Tablet computer shipments rise 20 percent

Worldwide shipments of computer tablets were 39.6 million units in 3Q24, up 20.4 percent year-on-year, according to International Data Corp.The jump is due to a dismal 2023 but optimism is growing said IDC with a few product refreshes having taken place and...

Published on: November 04, 2024

The snake that saves lives

The snake that saves lives

An ETH Zurich team of engineers has developed RoBoa – a snake-like robot with the ability to grow in length and slither into the most inaccessible placesRoBoa was created in the Autonomous Systems Lab at ETH Zurich. It moves flexibly and efficiently...

Published on: November 04, 2024

Japan plans bond issue to support Rapidus

Japan plans bond issue to support Rapidus

The Japanese government is planning a bond issue to provide funds to support its chip sector, including the recently formed Rapidus, according to local newspapers.The Japanese government is planning to support the country’s semiconductor industry by issuing bonds backed by the state’s...

Published on: November 04, 2024

ZAPI GROUP buys into RTLS for manufacturing, transportation and logistics

ZAPI GROUP buys into RTLS for manufacturing, transportation and logistics

ZAPI GROUP has acquired UBIQUICOM, a leader in Real-Time Locating Systems (RTLS) for manufacturing, transportation and logistics processes.With the RTLS  acquisition, ZAPI GROUP enhances its standing as a comprehensive systems integrator for electrification and warehouse automation and boosts OEM access to robust...

Published on: November 04, 2024

Pickering shows Industry-standard modular switching/simulation tools

Pickering shows Industry-standard modular switching/simulation tools

Pickering Interfaces will showcase its range of industry-standard modular PXI/PXIe and LXI signal switching and simulation products for electronic test and verification — including a new single-slot PXIe embedded controller and the recently released updated version of its Microwave Switch Design Tool...

Published on: November 04, 2024

Neurotechnology boosts memory without surgery

Neurotechnology boosts memory without surgery

Researchers have combined virtual reality, non-invasive brain stimulation and advanced brain imaging techniques to improve spatial navigation in healthy participants. The study is a first step in addressing dementia in an aging population without medication or surgery – EPFLAs we age, it...

Published on: November 04, 2024

Acquisition enhances RTLS for manufacturing, transportation and logistics

Acquisition enhances RTLS for manufacturing, transportation and logistics

ZAPI GROUP has acquired UBIQUICOM, a leader in Real-Time Locating Systems (RTLS) for manufacturing, transportation and logistics processes.With the RTLS  acquisition, ZAPI GROUP enhances its standing as a comprehensive systems integrator for electrification and warehouse automation and boosts OEM access to robust...

Published on: November 04, 2024