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Optical spectrum analyzer for fast, accurate mid-wave IR

Optical spectrum analyzer for fast, accurate mid-wave IR

Yokogawa Test & Measurement Corporation has released the AQ6377E optical spectrum analyzer for mid-wave infrared (MWIR) measurements.While inheriting the world-class optical performance of the preceding AQ6377 model, the AQ6377E optical spectrum analyzer offers a number of new features and functions that enhance...

Published on: January 30, 2025

ASML’s scores record revenues despite wafer fab push outs

ASML’s scores record revenues despite wafer fab push outs

ASML Holding NV (Veldhoven, The Netherlands) has confirmed its position the largest vendor of chip manufacturing equipment with record revenue in 4Q24.The lithography equipment maker announced a net profit of €2.69 billion on quarterly revenues of €9.26 billion that are up 28...

Published on: January 30, 2025

Infineon expects GaN to reach adoption tipping points this year

Infineon expects GaN to reach adoption tipping points this year

As the world continues to face the challenges of climate change and environmental sustainability, Infineon Technologies AG is innovating semiconductor materials including silicon, silicon carbide (SiC), and gallium nitride (GaN) to drive meaningful progress towards decarbonization and digitalization.Infineon views gallium nitride as...

Published on: January 30, 2025

A new approach to excitation testing

A new approach to excitation testing

Excitation & Engineering Services (EES) has developed a combination of modelling and real-time data to mitigate the risks of integrated digital testing in motors and generators.As integrated testing technologies evolve, concerns over their reliability grow, says Ryan Kavanagh, director at EES. The latest...

Published on: January 30, 2025

Low-power Bluetooth SoCs support AI/ML and channel sounding

Low-power Bluetooth SoCs support AI/ML and channel sounding

Silicon Labs has introduced the BG22L and BG24L SoCs for Bluetooth® LE connectivity that offer capabilities such as high RF sensitivity, low power, robust security, and powerful compute. The “L” represents the new application-optimized Lite devices.Optimized for common Bluetooth applications like asset...

Published on: January 30, 2025

Diamond transistor with high on voltage

Diamond transistor with high on voltage

A team of international researchers has found a new way to use diamond as the basis of a power transistor that remains switched off by default.The 1µm transistor developed at the University of Glasgow in the UK switches at 6V and can...

Published on: January 30, 2025

New study improves the trustworthiness of wind power forecasts

New study improves the trustworthiness of wind power forecasts

By applying techniques from explainable artificial intelligence, engineers can improve users’ confidence in forecasts generated by artificial intelligence modelsExplainable artificial intelligence (XAI) is a branch of AI that helps users to peek inside the black-box of AI models to understand how their...

Published on: January 30, 2025

UK army looks for long distance drone suppliers

UK army looks for long distance drone suppliers

The British Army is seeking an uncrewed Deep Reconnaissance Strike (DSR) drone platform with AI that can operate at ranges greater than 80km.The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has launched a ‘market exploration’ called ‘Air Launched Effects: Revolutionary Deployment Systems’ that runs for just...

Published on: January 30, 2025

Wolfspeed struggles

Wolfspeed struggles

Wolfspeed has seen a fall in revenues over the last quarter as it struggles to bring up its power fab in downstate New York.Consolidated revenue for the second quarter was $181 million down from $208m in Q2 last year and $195m in...

Published on: January 30, 2025

UK fast tracks e-scooter battery standard to tackle fires

UK fast tracks e-scooter battery standard to tackle fires

The UK government is fast-tracking development of a new standard for e-bike and e-scooter batteries following a report by the Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the University of Warwick.The UK’s Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) commissioned WMG to produce the...

Published on: January 30, 2025