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Report calls for 50bn investment boost in UK electricity grid

Report calls for 50bn investment boost in UK electricity grid

A recent report has highlighted the urgent need for a significant increase in investment in local electricity grid distribution networks in the UK. The National Infrastructure Commission's report emphasizes that with electricity demand projected to double by 2050, the current rate of...

Published on: February 21, 2025

Panasonic expands production of large hybrid capacitors in AI boom

Panasonic expands production of large hybrid capacitors in AI boom

Panasonic Industry is responding to the increasing demand for power supplies in AI datacentres by expanding production of its larger hybrid capacitors. These capacitors are a combination of polymer aluminium electrolytic and specialty polymer capacitors, offering higher endurance, low equivalent series resistance...

Published on: February 21, 2025

Fighting reduction in global GDP with Smart Pyjamas

Fighting reduction in global GDP with Smart Pyjamas

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have made a breakthrough in sleep monitoring technology with the development of innovative 'smart pyjamas'. These pyjamas are equipped with printed fabric sensors that can detect breathing patterns and monitor sleep disorders such as sleep apnoea....

Published on: February 21, 2025

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