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State-of-the-Art Austrian Clean Room for Mechatronic Innovation

State-of-the-Art Austrian Clean Room for Mechatronic Innovation

Mechatronic Systemtechnik in Austria has recently unveiled its state-of-the-art €20 million technology centre in Fürnitz, featuring a brand new cleanroom facility. The impressive complex spans 6,500m2 across three storeys, housing essential components such as a clean room and laboratory crucial for the...

Published on: May 02, 2024

UMC Introduces Groundbreaking 3D IC Technology for 5G RFSOI

UMC Introduces Groundbreaking 3D IC Technology for 5G RFSOI

UMC has introduced a game-changing technology on its 55nm RFSOI platform that is set to transform the landscape of RF performance in the semiconductor industry. The stacked 3D IC silicon technology offered by UMC boasts a remarkable reduction in die size by...

Published on: May 02, 2024

Finland to Receive $180m Investment for Transformer Factory

Finland to Receive $180m Investment for Transformer Factory

Hitachi Energy has announced a significant investment of $180 million in a new transformer factory in Finland as part of a broader $1.5 billion plan. This expansion in the Vaasa region of Finland is aimed at meeting the growing demand for transformer...

Published on: May 02, 2024

High-Performance 600-V Power MOSFET with Top-Side Cooling

High-Performance 600-V Power MOSFET with Top-Side Cooling

Compared to previous-generation MOSFET devices, the Vishay Siliconix n-channel SiHR080N60E has made significant advancements in power conversion technology. This innovative device slashes on-resistance by 27% and resistance times gate charge by 60%, a key figure of merit for 600-V MOSFETs. These improvements...

Published on: May 02, 2024

China’s Silex Unveils 300mm Wafer MEMS Fab Plan

China’s Silex Unveils 300mm Wafer MEMS Fab Plan

Chinese-owned Silex Microsystems AB, based in Järfälla, Sweden, has made a significant announcement regarding its expansion plans. The company, known as the world's largest pure-play foundry for MEMS components, is set to construct a state-of-the-art 300mm wafer fab. This new facility will...

Published on: May 02, 2024

High-Power RF Transistors: 1600-2500 W for SSPAs

High-Power RF Transistors: 1600-2500 W for SSPAs

Ampleon has recently unveiled the latest additions to its power transistor lineup with the introduction of the ART2K5TFUS and ART2K5TPU models. These new transistors are specifically designed to cater to the needs of next-generation high-power industrial, scientific, and medical (ISM) applications. By...

Published on: May 02, 2024

imec.xpand Announces €300m Second Semiconductor Fund

imec.xpand Announces €300m Second Semiconductor Fund

Imec.xpand, a venture capital fund focusing on semiconductor and nanotech startups in Europe, has successfully raised €300 million for its second fund. The fund is dedicated to investing in promising startups and supporting existing companies as they scale up.Tom Vanhoutte, co-founder and...

Published on: May 02, 2024

Wind River and Elektrobit Collaborate on Software-Defined Vehicles

Wind River and Elektrobit Collaborate on Software-Defined Vehicles

Wind River has announced a strategic collaboration with Elektrobit to develop key software for self-driving software-defined vehicles. This partnership will leverage the strengths of both companies, with Wind River's VxWorks serving as the real-time operating system alongside Elektrobit's EB corbos AdaptiveCore software...

Published on: May 01, 2024

Warwick Acoustics to Manufacture Flat Panel Speakers at Mira

Warwick Acoustics to Manufacture Flat Panel Speakers at Mira

Warwick Acoustics, a leading company in automotive flat speaker technology, is making significant strides in expanding its manufacturing capabilities. The company has established a new factory at the MIRA Technology Park (MTP), which is known as Europe’s largest automotive research and development...

Published on: May 01, 2024

Video Switch Reduces Bill of Materials for Interface Standards

Video Switch Reduces Bill of Materials for Interface Standards

Diodes, a leading semiconductor manufacturer, has recently introduced an automotive-compliant 20Gbps 1:2 video switch designed specifically for in-cabin infotainment and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) applications.The newly launched Diodes PI3WVR14412Q video switch boasts a space-saving design that not only reduces the bill...

Published on: May 01, 2024