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Miniature Bluetooth LE SoC for Connected Health Applications

Miniature Bluetooth LE SoC for Connected Health Applications

Introducing the Series 2 BG29 family of wireless SoCs from Silicon Labs, featuring a compact footprint that delivers high-end processing and Bluetooth LE connectivity without compromising performance. The BG29 Bluetooth LE microcontroller boasts substantial memory with significant RAM and Flash capacities, making...

Published on: March 17, 2025

Multi-band GNSS front-end modules simplify design

Multi-band GNSS front-end modules simplify design

Expanding its product range, Taoglas® is introducing new options for design engineers working on high-precision GNSS applications with the expansion of its TFM series of multi-band GNSS front-end modules. These modules are designed to simplify and accelerate product development by providing a...

Published on: March 17, 2025

First operating system for quantum networks

First operating system for quantum networks

The Quantum Internet Alliance (QIA) researchers at TU Delft, QuTech, University of Innsbruck, INRIA, and CNRS have made a groundbreaking announcement regarding the development of the first operating system tailored for quantum networks: QNodeOS. This significant achievement, as reported in Nature, represents...

Published on: March 17, 2025

“Organic Semiconductor Sparks Spiral Electrons”

“Organic Semiconductor Sparks Spiral Electrons”

Exciting advancements in technology are on the horizon as researchers at TU Eindhoven have made a groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionize various electronic devices. The development has the potential to enhance the efficiency of OLED displays in television and smartphone screens, as...

Published on: March 17, 2025

IsoFast high speed GaN driver for bidirectional single stage designs

IsoFast high speed GaN driver for bidirectional single stage designs

Navitas Semiconductor has introduced a dedicated driver to its 650V bidirectional gallium nitride (GaN) chip, enhancing the potential for single-stage power designs. The IsoFast high-speed driver, operating at over 1MHz, complements the 650V bi-directional GaNFast transistors that were launched last year and...

Published on: March 16, 2025

Worlds first 4-level buck converter for 1mm thick battery charger

Worlds first 4-level buck converter for 1mm thick battery charger

Semi has introduced a groundbreaking technology in the form of the world’s first multi-level buck regulator, poised to transform the landscape of mobile battery charger designs. This innovative capacitor-based multi-level technology boasts high efficiency and rapid battery charging capabilities, all within a...

Published on: March 14, 2025

Dynamic test on bare wide-bandgap power chips

Dynamic test on bare wide-bandgap power chips

Keysight Technologies has recently made significant advancements in its test fixtures to accommodate bare wide bandgap power chips, such as silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN). These new technologies integrated into the measurement fixture are designed to minimize parasitics and eliminate...

Published on: March 14, 2025

Mycronic Expands into Semiconductors with French MRAM Acquisition

Mycronic Expands into Semiconductors with French MRAM Acquisition

Swedish production equipment maker Mycronic has recently acquired MRAM test system developer Hprobe in France, signaling a strategic move into the semiconductor market. Based in Grenoble, Hprobe specializes in developing turnkey semiconductor Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) for magnetic devices. This acquisition by...

Published on: March 14, 2025

NorthVolt Sells Industrial Division for $6m, Files for Bankruptcy

NorthVolt Sells Industrial Division for $6m, Files for Bankruptcy

European battery startup Northvolt, which has raised over $15 billion in funding over the last decade, is facing financial difficulties. The company has filed for bankruptcy in Sweden and is selling its industrial division for a mere $6 million. The Chapter 11...

Published on: March 14, 2025

Single chip modulator for 10MHz to 1THz

Single chip modulator for 10MHz to 1THz

Researchers at ETH Switzerland have developed a groundbreaking modulator capable of converting electrical data into optical signals across an impressive frequency range, from 10MHz to 1.14 THz, all within a single device. This innovative plasmonic modulator, created by a team at ETH...

Published on: March 14, 2025