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Global data center cooling market heats up
The global data center cooling sector is experiencing a significant period of growth as operators worldwide strive to support AI, high-performance computing (HPC), cloud platforms, and distributed architectures. Market data suggests that the industry is poised to expand from $21.86 billion in...
ST Introduces Secure NFC Chip for Matter 1.5 Smart-home Onboarding
STMicroelectronics has unveiled the ST25DA-C, a secure NFC Forum Type 4 tag specifically designed for the Matter 1.5 tap-to-pair onboarding process. This innovative chip is the first of its kind, tailored for the updated standard to simplify the installation of various smart-home...
BYD gains EU registrations as Chinese brands grow
BYD’s presence in Europe continues to expand, with October registrations showing a sharp year-on-year increase across EU markets. Dataforce figures indicate that Chinese brands collectively saw strong volume growth during the month, suggesting a potential shift in the competitive mix within Europe’s...
European car registrations steady in October with growing EV mix
European car registrations have shown a continued upward trend in October, as reported by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). Year-to-date figures for October 2025 indicate a 1.4% increase in EU registrations compared to the same period last year, marking the fourth...
SiC raw materials prices increase amid 6-inch substrate price war
The silicon carbide (SiC) supply chain is entering a split-phase market, with SiC raw materials moving up in price while 6-inch device substrates come under heavy pricing pressure. For power and automotive designers, this divergence could potentially reshape device cost structures just...
EU digital package promises 155B in savings with streamlined AI and data rules
The European Commission has introduced a comprehensive EU digital package with the goal of reducing bureaucracy, fostering AI innovation, and facilitating cross-border business operations by implementing unified digital identities. This initiative includes new measures for data governance, cybersecurity streamlining, and the introduction...
Infineon’s new PSOC 4 integrates local processing for advanced EV battery management
Infineon Technologies AG has introduced the PSOC 4 HVPA-SPM 1.0, a cutting-edge automotive-grade microcontroller specifically engineered to enhance intelligence, precision, and safety in high-voltage Li-ion battery management systems for electric vehicles. This innovative device is designed to support the evolving zonal architectures...
Toshiba BLDC Motor Gate Driver IC
Toshiba has introduced commercial sample shipments of its TB9084FTG gate driver IC for three-phase BLDC motors, with a focus on automotive body electronics and auxiliary systems. This new device is an evolution of the TB9083FTG and is designed for compact motor control...
Renesas Achieves 9600 MT/s with Gen6 DDR5 RCD
Renesas Electronics has unveiled what it claims is the industry’s first sixth-generation Registered Clock Driver (RCD) for DDR5 RDIMMs, pushing performance to a record 9600 MT/s. The announcement marks a substantial leap beyond the company’s prior Gen5 device, which topped out at...
Tesla AI Chip Advancements
Tesla has outlined further steps in its in-house silicon programme, with CEO Elon Musk saying the company is close to completing the tape-out of its AI5 chip and has already begun work on the subsequent AI6 generation. The update, shared on X...
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