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US Unveils $5bn Chip R&D Centre to Boost Innovation

US Unveils $5bn Chip R&D Centre to Boost Innovation

The United States has officially launched its $5 billion National Semiconductor Technology Centre, a significant milestone in the country's efforts to strengthen its semiconductor industry. The launch was announced on Friday at the White House by Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, who...

Published on: February 12, 2024

New IP-67 Reverse Polarity TNC Micro-Coax Connectors Unveiled

New IP-67 Reverse Polarity TNC Micro-Coax Connectors Unveiled

Amphenol RF, a leading manufacturer of connectors, has expanded its range of miniature TNC connectors by introducing more "reverse polarity" configurations. These connectors are designed to accommodate various micro-coax cable types, including 0.81mm, 1.32mm, and 1.37mm, as well as RG-178. The company...

Published on: February 09, 2024

Empowering Young Women: Robot Challenge Receives Green Light

Empowering Young Women: Robot Challenge Receives Green Light

Sunday 11 February is 2024's International Day of Women and Girls in Science. This annual event, organized by the United Nations, aims to promote "full and equal access" to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields for women. In its ninth year,...

Published on: February 09, 2024

Revolutionary LCR Meter: Unprecedented Accuracy and Wide Ranges

Revolutionary LCR Meter: Unprecedented Accuracy and Wide Ranges

The Sciospec LCR-1 is a PC-based single-channel LCR meter that offers 2-, 3- and 4-port measurements across a wide frequency range of 100mHz to 500kHz. With its impressive capability of measuring from 1mΩ to 1TΩ, 10fF to 1kF, and 1nH to 1TH,...

Published on: February 09, 2024

Farnell and Taoglas Join Forces in New Partnership

Farnell and Taoglas Join Forces in New Partnership

Farnell, a leading distributor of electronic components, has recently announced a distribution agreement with Taoglas, a renowned provider of antennas and IoT components. This strategic partnership aims to enhance Farnell's product offerings in the RF and wireless space, providing customers with a...

Published on: February 09, 2024

Bristol and Southampton Universities Secure £11m Funding Each

Bristol and Southampton Universities Secure £11m Funding Each

Bristol and Southampton universities have received £11m each in government funding for research into semiconductor technologies under the government’s £1 billion support scheme for the UK semiconductor industry.Southampton will focus on silicon photonics. The support will “unite leading UK entrepreneurs and researchers,...

Published on: February 09, 2024

NXP Unveils Affordable MCX MCU Series

NXP Unveils Affordable MCX MCU Series

NXP has expanded its MCX A microcontroller series, which was initially announced in 2022. The 'A' series serves as the lower-cost branch of the MCX family and, like other MCX MCUs, is built around an Arm Cortex-M33 core, specifically the security-enabled M3.The...

Published on: February 08, 2024

Triad Launches Aerospace and Defence Mixed-Signal IC Division

Triad Launches Aerospace and Defence Mixed-Signal IC Division

Triad Semiconductor has recently announced the establishment of Triad Micro Devices (TMD), a new division dedicated to the development of analogue and mixed-signal integrated circuits for aerospace and defense applications. TMD aims to become a leading center for high-performance and high-reliability IC...

Published on: February 08, 2024

NXP Unveils Affordable MCX MCU Series

NXP Unveils Affordable MCX MCU Series

NXP has expanded its MCX A microcontroller series, which was initially announced in 2022. The 'A' series serves as the lower-cost branch of the MCX family and, like other MCX MCUs, is built around an Arm Cortex-M33 core, specifically the security-enabled M3.The...

Published on: February 08, 2024

Powell Electronics Introduces Conesys MIL-DTL-26482 Connectors

Powell Electronics Introduces Conesys MIL-DTL-26482 Connectors

Powell Electronics, a leading distributor of electronic components, is now offering cylindrical Series II MIL-DTL-26482 connectors from Conesys. These connectors are designed for use in commercial, aerospace, and military applications, providing reliable and secure connections.The Conesys AE7 series connectors feature a bayonet...

Published on: February 08, 2024