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Renesas Finalizes $5.9bn Altium Acquisition

Renesas Finalizes $5.9bn Altium Acquisition

Renesas Electronics, a leading semiconductor company based in Japan, has successfully finalized the acquisition of Altium, an Australian design tool developer. The acquisition, valued at A$9.1 billion (Y887.9bn, US$5.9bn), was first announced in February. This strategic move will bring together Altium's expertise...

Published on: August 01, 2024

Soltec and Fraunhofer Collaborate on Solar Concentrator PV System

Soltec and Fraunhofer Collaborate on Solar Concentrator PV System

The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) and Soltec have joined forces to develop a cutting-edge prototype of a two-axis sun tracker for a revolutionary generation of concentrator photovoltaic systems.The innovative tracker, designed for the solar concentrator, is set to seamlessly...

Published on: July 31, 2024

Europe Unveils ‘AI Factories’

Europe Unveils ‘AI Factories’

The European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU) Governing Board recently convened to discuss and update its Work Program, introducing a new objective focused on AI Factories. This strategic decision was made in response to the EU Regulation 2024/1732, which broadened...

Published on: July 31, 2024

July’s Top Stories on eeNews Europe

July’s Top Stories on eeNews Europe

July was a month filled with significant AI acquisitions in Europe, showcasing the region's growing importance in the tech industry. AMD made a bold move by acquiring Silo.ai, Europe's largest private AI lab, for a substantial $665 million. This strategic purchase underlines...

Published on: July 31, 2024

Breakthrough: ReRAM Module Taped Out in 130nm BCD Process

Breakthrough: ReRAM Module Taped Out in 130nm BCD Process

The collaboration between Weebit and DB HiTek has resulted in the development of highly integrated demo ReRAM chips, which will be utilized for testing and qualification prior to customer production. These demo chips not only showcase the performance and robustness of Weebit's...

Published on: July 31, 2024

Next-Gen Custom Chip Platform Boosts Battery Power, AI, and Edge Performance

Next-Gen Custom Chip Platform Boosts Battery Power, AI, and Edge Performance

The SFA 100, developed by Sondrel, features an Arm® subsystem with a variety of Arm cores and the option of a security subsystem. Its low power consumption makes it an excellent choice for battery-powered edge AI applications like smart homes, smart factories,...

Published on: July 31, 2024

MCUs Focus on Motor Control and Power Conversion

MCUs Focus on Motor Control and Power Conversion

The latest offering from Infineon, the PSOC™ Control family of MCUs, is designed to revolutionize the field of motor control and power conversion applications. These MCUs, powered by the Arm® Cortex®-M33 core, bring a host of on-board functionalities that optimize and accelerate...

Published on: July 31, 2024

Harnessing AI to Exploit HDMI Emissions

Harnessing AI to Exploit HDMI Emissions

Researchers in the US have made a groundbreaking discovery by harnessing the power of deep learning to recreate digital video displays from the emissions originating from HDMI cables. The team at Cornell University delved into the realm of electromagnetic waves that are...

Published on: July 31, 2024

IQE Announces Spin-Out of Taiwan Business

IQE Announces Spin-Out of Taiwan Business

UK-based substrate supplier IQE has announced its plans to spin out its business in Taiwan by listing IQE Taiwan on the Emerging Market Board of the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE). The initial public offering (IPO) is scheduled for the first half of...

Published on: July 31, 2024

Choosing the Best Vehicle Communication Technology for Safety

Choosing the Best Vehicle Communication Technology for Safety

Onn Haran, founder and CTO of Autotalks and the inventor of the world's first V2X chipset, delves into the challenges of direct V2X and its cellular equivalent.Vehicle communication through V2X offers the potential to enhance driver safety and comfort. There are two...

Published on: July 31, 2024