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Rupert Baines Takes the Helm as CEO of GaN Specialist QPT

Rupert Baines Takes the Helm as CEO of GaN Specialist QPT

QPT, the GaN-based motor drive specialist, has announced the appointment of Rupert Baines as its CEO, effective from 1 April 2024.Baines brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously served as the CMO of PicoChip, CEO of UltraSoC, and CMO...

Published on: January 30, 2024

Government’s Delay in Approving Vishay’s Acquisition of Newport Wafer Fab Raises Concerns

Government’s Delay in Approving Vishay’s Acquisition of Newport Wafer Fab Raises Concerns

The Shadow Secretary of State for Wales has written a letter to the Secretary of State for Wales accusing the government of “dither and delay” and of “dragging its feet” in deciding whether the proposed takeover by Vishay can go ahead, reports...

Published on: January 30, 2024

PicoScope Enhancements: Rise-Time Triggering, PSI5 Decode, and Automation Upgrades

PicoScope Enhancements: Rise-Time Triggering, PSI5 Decode, and Automation Upgrades

Pico Technology, a leading provider of display-less PC oscilloscopes, has recently introduced four new functions to its software. These additions include rise-time and fall-time triggering, decode for the automotive PSI5 bus, measurement logging, and the ability to nudge the host PC if...

Published on: January 29, 2024

Versatile DIN-Rail Relays: 7 Options Spanning 100ms to 100 Hours

Versatile DIN-Rail Relays: 7 Options Spanning 100ms to 100 Hours

Teledyne Relays has recently unveiled a seven-function DIN rail mount timing relay that is designed to be a versatile problem solver for process control. This innovative relay is capable of operating over a wide range of time intervals, from 100 milliseconds to...

Published on: January 29, 2024

Recognizing Excellence: Women and Diversity Honored in Electronics Awards

Recognizing Excellence: Women and Diversity Honored in Electronics Awards

A change in the role and perception of women in electronics has undoubtedly changed but to maintain momentum, Electronics Weekly’s Women Leaders in Electronics Awards has been created to recognise and inspire more progress.One of the judges for this year’s Awards, Paulette...

Published on: January 29, 2024

Guerrilla RF Unveils Revolutionary Auto PAs and LNAs

Guerrilla RF Unveils Revolutionary Auto PAs and LNAs

Guerrilla RF has launched two ¼ W linear PAs and two LNAs specifically designed for the automotive market.All four devices have been qualified to meet the rigorous AEC-Q100 quality standards, which are critical benchmarks for semiconductor devices used in automotive applications.These components...

Published on: January 29, 2024

Share My Space Secures €10m Series A Funding, Unveils New Identity as Aldoria

Share My Space Secures €10m Series A Funding, Unveils New Identity as Aldoria

Share My Space, a Space Situational Awareness (SSA) specialist, has successfully closed its Serie A funding round, securing €10 million in equity investments. The company has also rebranded to become Aldoria, which is a former name of the Pleiades nebula.The latest investors...

Published on: January 29, 2024

EC Electronics Acquires Liad Electronics

EC Electronics Acquires Liad Electronics

The EC Electronics Group, a global provider of electronics manufacturing services, has acquired Liad Electronics, a Netherlands-based company specializing in printed circuit board assemblies for high-tech customers. This acquisition was made possible with the support of Shawbrook Bank and Rockpool Investments.With the...

Published on: January 29, 2024

ASML CEO dismisses EU chip goal as ‘totally unrealistic’

ASML CEO dismisses EU chip goal as ‘totally unrealistic’

The European Union's ambitious goal of achieving a 20% world market share for European chip producers by 2030 is being deemed "totally unrealistic" by ASML CEO Peter Wennink. While investments in fabs by companies like TSMC, Bosch, NXP, and Infineon are beneficial...

Published on: January 29, 2024

Revolutionary Programmable DC-DC Converter Empowers Active-Matrix OLEDs

Revolutionary Programmable DC-DC Converter Empowers Active-Matrix OLEDs

Diodes, a leading semiconductor manufacturer, is targeting active matrix OLED panels with its latest innovation - the AL3565 three-output power management dc-dc converter. This converter operates within a voltage range of 2.9 to 4.8V, making it suitable for a wide range of...

Published on: January 26, 2024