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100V GaN chips shrink Class D audio amplifier

100V GaN chips shrink Class D audio amplifier

SounDigital, a company based in Brazil, has recently incorporated the latest 100V gallium nitride transistors from Infineon Technologies into a cutting-edge 1500W Class D audio amplifier. This innovative amplifier features a five-channel design that operates at a frequency of 800 kHz, allowing...

Published on: February 21, 2025

23m for Silicon Labs in Texas

23m for Silicon Labs in Texas

Silicon Labs, a prominent technology company, has recently secured a substantial $23 million grant to establish a cutting-edge research and development laboratory in Austin, Texas. This significant funding has been provided through the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF), which was set up...

Published on: February 21, 2025

130m deal for semiconductor equipment network

130m deal for semiconductor equipment network

PDF Solutions has announced the acquisition of SecureWise, a secure network that connects semiconductor manufacturing equipment worldwide, for $130 million. SecureWise offers secure remote access, monitoring, and control for manufacturing equipment at nearly 200 fabs globally. This global network allows equipment manufacturers...

Published on: February 21, 2025

Infineon Celebrates 25 Years

Infineon Celebrates 25 Years

Infineon Technologies recently marked a significant milestone with the celebration of its 25th annual general meeting since its spinout as Siemens Semiconductor. Over the past 25 years, Infineon has navigated a tumultuous journey, with notable events such as the spinout of its...

Published on: February 21, 2025

Apple shifts to in-house modem technology with the C1

Apple shifts to in-house modem technology with the C1

Apple has made a significant leap in its smartphone technology by introducing the C1 chipset in the newly launched iPhone 16e. This marks the first time Apple has incorporated its own modem silicon into a phone, moving away from its reliance on...

Published on: February 21, 2025

Real-time RIC for High-Performance 5G vRAN

Real-time RIC for High-Performance 5G vRAN

NEC Corporation has developed the Near-RT RIC platform, aimed at enabling an advanced 5G network that supports new user experiences based on AI. This platform delivers flexible and intelligent network control per O-RAN Alliance specifications for vRAN and runs on general-purpose hardware....

Published on: February 21, 2025

Lauterbach joins SOAFEE SIG for SDV development

Lauterbach joins SOAFEE SIG for SDV development

Lauterbach has recently announced its collaboration with the SOAFEE Special Interest Group, a partnership aimed at working alongside industry leaders to shape the future of the automotive and Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) industry. This collaboration focuses on simplifying vehicle software development, particularly...

Published on: February 21, 2025

Lumotive raises 45m for AI international push

Lumotive raises 45m for AI international push

Lumotive, a company based in Canada, has successfully closed a $45 million funding round to further develop its groundbreaking programmable optical beam steering metasurface technology. The Series B round was oversubscribed and saw participation from a range of new investors including Swisscom...

Published on: February 20, 2025

Space-Grade 200V GaN FET Gate Driver

Space-Grade 200V GaN FET Gate Driver

Texas Instruments (TI) has introduced a new family of radiation-hardened and radiation-tolerant half-bridge gate drivers specifically designed for 200V gallium nitride (GaN) field-effect transistors (FET). This release marks a significant advancement, particularly for the space industry, as it offers enhanced power efficiency...

Published on: February 20, 2025

UK report urges push on semiconductors

UK report urges push on semiconductors

TechUK has recently updated its Plan for Chips report, marking a significant milestone two years after its initial release. The organization is now advocating for more decisive action to be taken in support of the UK semiconductor industry.The revised report features nine...

Published on: February 20, 2025