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US $285m Digital Twin Semiconductor Centre Pitch Opens

US $285m Digital Twin Semiconductor Centre Pitch Opens

The US government has announced the opening of applications for the development and hosting of the $285 million Digital Twin and Semiconductor Manufacturing USA Institute. This initiative, outlined in a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), aims to establish a distributed CHIPS Manufacturing...

Published on: May 06, 2024

Cutting-Edge Modular Software for Image Reconstruction in Science

Cutting-Edge Modular Software for Image Reconstruction in Science

Scientists utilize a diverse array of imaging instruments to delve into the inner workings of living organisms, capturing their movements, and to observe stationary objects without causing any disturbance. These instruments encompass a wide range, from telescopes and microscopes to CT scanners...

Published on: May 06, 2024

Nexperia Sees Drop in 2023 Following Newport Sale

Nexperia Sees Drop in 2023 Following Newport Sale

Nexperia, a leading semiconductor manufacturer, experienced a 13% increase in research and development (R&D) investment in 2023, despite facing an 8% decline in turnover and various challenges stemming from its Chinese ownership.The company's total revenue for the year amounted to US$2.15 billion,...

Published on: May 06, 2024

Xiaomi and Infineon Extend Smart EV Partnership

Xiaomi and Infineon Extend Smart EV Partnership

Xiaomi has solidified its partnership with Infineon Technologies, a key supplier in its transition from smartphones to electric vehicles. The collaboration involves Infineon providing silicon carbide (SiC) power modules, specifically the HybridPACK Drive G2 CoolSiC and bare die products, to Xiaomi EV...

Published on: May 06, 2024

Groundbreaking: First Bluetooth Connection to Satellite Achieved

Groundbreaking: First Bluetooth Connection to Satellite Achieved

US startup Hubble Network has made history by achieving the first-ever Bluetooth connection directly to space. The groundbreaking feat was accomplished when Hubble's initial two satellites were launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in March. These satellites have successfully received signals from...

Published on: May 06, 2024

NFC Forum Unveils Simplified Testing and Certification Process

NFC Forum Unveils Simplified Testing and Certification Process

Partners of the NFC Forum are set to benefit significantly from the latest testing approach introduced by the organization. This new addition aims to simplify and make the certification process more affordable for businesses, ultimately leading to improved user experiences with NFC-enabled...

Published on: May 06, 2024

Efficient GNSS LNA: High Performance, Low Power

Efficient GNSS LNA: High Performance, Low Power

The demand for wearable and IoT devices is on the rise, and to meet this increasing need, Nisshinbo Micro Devices has introduced the latest innovative LNA, the NT1195. This new LNA is specifically designed to cater to the requirements of these devices,...

Published on: May 06, 2024

New Microcontroller for Automotive Battery Management Systems

New Microcontroller for Automotive Battery Management Systems

Infineon has unveiled a cutting-edge solution for monitoring and managing automotive 12 V lead-acid batteries with the introduction of the PSoC 4 HVPA-144K microcontroller. This innovative embedded system plays a crucial role in ensuring the reliable operation of vehicles' electrical systems by...

Published on: May 06, 2024

VILA: Advancing Visual Reasoning Across Images and Videos

VILA: Advancing Visual Reasoning Across Images and Videos

Recently, NVIDIA unveiled VILA, a groundbreaking visual language model that promises to revolutionize the field of multi-modal products. Developed with a comprehensive pretraining, instruction tuning, and deployment pipeline, VILA is tailored to meet the diverse needs of NVIDIA's clients, ensuring top-tier performance...

Published on: May 06, 2024

Novel Phonon Technology Shrinks Wireless Filters

Novel Phonon Technology Shrinks Wireless Filters

Researchers in the US have made a groundbreaking advancement in wireless technology by developing semiconductor–piezoelectric heterostructures that can integrate multiple front end filters in wireless systems. The team at the University of Arizona Wyant College of Optical Sciences and Sandia National Laboratories...

Published on: May 06, 2024