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Draco Mission: Designed for Destruction

Draco Mission: Designed for Destruction

Over the nearly 70 years of spaceflight, about 10,000 intact satellites and rocket bodies have reentered the atmosphere with many more to follow. Yet for such a ubiquitous event, we still lack a clear view on what actually happens to a satellite...

Published on: September 28, 2024

Mediatek and LG Collaborate on Ultra Low Latency Bluetooth Integration

Mediatek and LG Collaborate on Ultra Low Latency Bluetooth Integration

Mediatek is working on developing chips that incorporate an ultra low latency Bluetooth technology created by LG. This innovative technology is set to revolutionize the gaming experience by significantly reducing input lag and enhancing overall performance.The LG ultra low latency Bluetooth technology...

Published on: September 28, 2024

UK Government’s Surprise Purchase of Durham Fab

UK Government’s Surprise Purchase of Durham Fab

The UK government has made a significant move in the semiconductor industry by purchasing a compound semiconductor fab in Newton Aycliffe, which will now be known as Octric Semiconductors UK. The deal, valued at £27 million ($30 million), marks a notable shift...

Published on: September 27, 2024

Innovative Room Temperature Thermal Generator Unveiled

Innovative Room Temperature Thermal Generator Unveiled

Researchers in Japan have made a groundbreaking discovery by developing a new type of organic thermoelectric device capable of harvesting energy from ambient temperature. The team at Kyushu University has successfully created a thermal generator that operates at room temperature without requiring...

Published on: September 27, 2024

VW’s AI Privacy Concerns: Vehicle Picture Capture Issue

VW’s AI Privacy Concerns: Vehicle Picture Capture Issue

The Volkswagen Group is embarking on a groundbreaking initiative to leverage sensor and image data from its vehicles in order to enhance the training of its Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) safety features. This innovative approach aims to further improve the safety...

Published on: September 27, 2024

Siemens to Spin Out Charging Infrastructure Business

Siemens to Spin Out Charging Infrastructure Business

Siemens took a significant step in its eMobility journey by consolidating its charging activities in 2018 and recently establishing a dedicated business unit in 2022. This strategic move aimed to enhance the company's focus and agility in the rapidly evolving electric vehicle...

Published on: September 27, 2024

UK Chip ‘Scale Up’ Receives Full £11m Funding

UK Chip ‘Scale Up’ Receives Full £11m Funding

The UK government has recently unveiled plans to support 16 semiconductor projects with a total funding of £11.5 million. This initiative, backed by Innovate UK, aims to accelerate the development of semiconductor technologies within the country. While the individual project allocations are...

Published on: September 27, 2024

€3m European Project Aims for Sustainable Energy Harvesting

€3m European Project Aims for Sustainable Energy Harvesting

A groundbreaking €3.1 million European project is paving the way for a sustainable platform in energy harvesting. The SELECT (Sustainable Electronics for Energy Harvesting Applications) project has brought together key technology developers to create a complete battery-free platform tailored for IoT designs.The...

Published on: September 26, 2024

Ensilica Inks 10-Year Microwave Chip Deal in Italy

Ensilica Inks 10-Year Microwave Chip Deal in Italy

Ensilica, a UK-based company, has entered into a groundbreaking partnership with Siae Microelettronica in Italy to design custom microwave and RF telecoms chips. This strategic collaboration is part of a ten-year deal that will see Ensilica developing Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) for...

Published on: September 26, 2024

Silvaco Enhances Digital Twin Tool for Cryo CMOS, FinFET, and GAA Technologies

Silvaco Enhances Digital Twin Tool for Cryo CMOS, FinFET, and GAA Technologies

Silvaco, a leading provider of simulation software for semiconductor devices, has recently announced the expansion of its TCAD digital twin tool to support the latest CMOS FinFET and GAA transistor technologies, as well as planar devices down to 1 Kelvin.The 2024 TCAD...

Published on: September 26, 2024