The United States is bracing itself for an influx of legacy integrated circuits (ICs) from China, as concerns grow over the potential impact on the global market. Two Congressmen have recently written to US Secretary for Commerce, Gina Raimondo, expressing their worries...
Published on: January 11, 2024
Technology startups founded by women are facing significant challenges in securing equity funding, according to recent data. In the first half of 2023, these startups attracted a mere 3.5% of equity funding, while male-led companies received a staggering 73%. These figures highlight...
Published on: January 10, 2024
Microsoft and the US Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have joined forces in a multi-year project aimed at exploring material science using artificial intelligence (AI) and super-computing. As part of this collaboration, the team has made a breakthrough discovery of a promising...
Published on: January 10, 2024
E-peas, a leading technology company, has developed a groundbreaking energy harvesting integrated circuit (IC) specifically designed for hand-held remote controls and wireless keyboards equipped with small solar cells. This innovative IC allows for efficient energy conversion and utilization, ensuring optimal performance for...
Published on: January 10, 2024
Bosch Sensortec has recently announced the release of its latest innovation - the BMA530 and BMA580, which are touted as the world's smallest MEMS accelerometers. These cutting-edge sensors offer a range of features and applications, catering to the growing demand for smaller...
Published on: January 10, 2024
JEDEC, the standards body for the microelectronics industry, has recently published a new JESD318 Compression Attached Memory Module (CAMM2) Common Standard. This standard outlines the electrical and mechanical requirements for Compression-Attached Memory Modules.The JESD318 CAMM2 standard covers two types of modules: Double...
Published on: January 10, 2024
Q1 NAND and DRAM prices are set to rise significantly, reports TrendForce.DRAM contract prices are estimated to increase by approximately 13–18% in 1Q24 with mobile DRAM leading the surge.Manufacturers believe that sustained production cuts are necessary to maintain the supply-demand balance in...
Published on: January 10, 2024
Intel, the renowned technology company, has announced its plans to acquire Silicon Mobility, a French fabless silicon and software company specializing in System-on-Chips (SoCs) for intelligent Electric Vehicle (EV) energy management. This strategic move by Intel aligns with its sustainability goals and...
Published on: January 10, 2024
NXP Semiconductors has unveiled an extension to its 28nm RF CMOS radar one-chip SoC family at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The new SAF86xx SoC is the successor to the SAF8500 and is specifically designed for smart radar sensors.The...
Published on: January 09, 2024
Time for our first addition to the Gadget Master library in 2024. Check out Save the World with Code: 20 Fun Projects for All Ages Using Raspberry Pi, micro:bit, and Circuit Playground Express.The book is written by Lorraine Underwood, the maker and...
Published on: January 09, 2024