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2024 Outlook: ECSN Embraces Cautious Optimism

2024 Outlook: ECSN Embraces Cautious Optimism

Last year, Aubrey Dunford, the ECSN (Electronic Components Supply Network) market analyst declared the UK electronics components market had returned to normality. At this year's Electronics Components Forecast, he reclassified its status as a new, new normal.According to the 2024 total forecast,...

Published on: December 01, 2023

High-Voltage GaN Power ICs with Integrated Driver and Protection for Power Adapters

High-Voltage GaN Power ICs with Integrated Driver and Protection for Power Adapters

Texas Instruments has recently unveiled a new series of GaN power switches designed for ac-dc and dc-dc converters. These switches come with integrated drivers, protection, and current sense emulation, making them highly efficient and versatile.The series, known as LMG362x, offers different sizes...

Published on: December 01, 2023

Q3 Electric Vehicle Sales Surge 28% Year-on-Year

Q3 Electric Vehicle Sales Surge 28% Year-on-Year

Q3 EV sales, including BEVs (Battery EVs), PHEVs (Plug-In Hybrid EVs), and FCEVs (Fuel Cell EVs), grew 28.1% year-on-year to 3.455 million units, according to TrendForce.BEVs accounted for approximately 70% of these sales, while PHEVs experienced a significant growth of 47.8% year-on-year.In...

Published on: December 01, 2023

Smartphone Market Bounces Back with Q4 Growth

Smartphone Market Bounces Back with Q4 Growth

According to the latest report from IDC, Q4 smartphone shipments are expected to experience a 7.3% year-on-year growth. This positive trend is seen as a significant turning point for the industry, as stated by IDC's Nabila Popal.The recovery of the smartphone market...

Published on: December 01, 2023

Amkor’s $2bn Investment Boosts Arizona Packaging Plant

Amkor’s $2bn Investment Boosts Arizona Packaging Plant

Amkor, the world’s second largest OSAT company, has announced plans to invest $2 billion in a packaging plant in Peoria, Arizona. The new facility is expected to employ 2,000 people and will play a crucial role in expanding the US semiconductor supply...

Published on: December 01, 2023

Elektra Awards 2023: Celebrating the Winners and Awards in our Picture Gallery

Elektra Awards 2023: Celebrating the Winners and Awards in our Picture Gallery

We had a fantastic time last night at the 2023 Elektra Awards, hosted by the excellent comedian Paul Sinha, who was Highly Commended!It was a night filled with excitement and anticipation as the industry's finest gathered to celebrate the remarkable achievements in...

Published on: November 30, 2023

Cutting-Edge 120W Laser Diode Revolutionizes Lidar Technology

Cutting-Edge 120W Laser Diode Revolutionizes Lidar Technology

Rohm, a leading technology company, has recently announced the development of a groundbreaking 120W 905nm infra-red laser diode for lidar applications. This new diode, known as RLD90QZW8, incorporates original technology that significantly reduces the temperature dependence of the laser wavelength to just...

Published on: November 30, 2023

WES Announces Caroline Haslett Lecture and Awards 2023

WES Announces Caroline Haslett Lecture and Awards 2023

The Women's Engineering Society (WES) is excited to announce that it will be hosting the Caroline Haslett Lecture and its WES Awards 2023 in London on 13 December 2023. The prestigious event will take place at the Geological Society in Burlington House,...

Published on: November 30, 2023

Apple’s iPhone Assembly Finds New Home in India

Apple’s iPhone Assembly Finds New Home in India

Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics manufacturer, is set to boost its production of iPhones in India. The company plans to increase its Indian production from 12-14% in 2023 to 20-25% in 2024, according to recent reports.Earlier this week, Foxconn filed a...

Published on: November 30, 2023

AWS Unveils Groundbreaking 65 Exaflops Supercomputer

AWS Unveils Groundbreaking 65 Exaflops Supercomputer

AWS has announced its plans to launch the Project Ceiba supercomputer, which will utilize 16,384 GH200 NVL32 Grace Hopper Superchips. This state-of-the-art computer is expected to provide an impressive 65 exaflops of AI performance and boast up to 9.5 petabytes of total...

Published on: November 30, 2023