ams OSRAM has introduced a new generation of FIREFLY infrared LEDs — the SFH 4030B and SFH 4060B — designed to meet the rising performance demands of next-generation AR and VR devices. As immersive systems continue to push for higher efficiency, reduced...
iDEAL Semiconductor has introduced its SuperQ MOSFET platform, a new power-device technology targeting the growing safety and efficiency challenges in 72-V-and-above battery management systems (BMS). The company notes in a release that it is positioning the first 150-V, 2.5-mΩ device as a...
A recent analysis by GSMA has raised concerns about the future of 6G mobile networks, highlighting the need for two to three times more mid-band spectrum than what is currently available. The report, titled Vision 2040: Spectrum for the Future of Mobile...
The European Commission has given the green light to a €450 million Czech support package aimed at Onsemi’s forthcoming Silicon Carbide (SiC) power semiconductor manufacturing plant in Rožnov pod Radhoštěm. This initiative will mark the establishment of the EU’s inaugural fully integrated...
IAR and Quintauris have agreed to integrate IAR’s safety-certified development tools into the RT-Europa reference architecture, a RISC-V platform aimed at real-time automotive processors. The move potentially strengthens the tool support available to European engineers working on safety-critical ECUs and zonal architectures....
The European Chips Skills Academy (ECSA) has recently unveiled its 2025 Skills Strategy Report, shedding light on the magnitude of the semiconductor workforce deficit in Europe. Prepared by DECISION Etudes & Conseil and overseen by SEMI Europe, the report presents updated data...
STMicroelectronics has unveiled the STM32V8, a groundbreaking microcontroller fabricated on an 18-nm process, representing a significant advancement for high-performance industrial and edge-AI applications. By leveraging ST’s cutting-edge FD-SOI technology and embedded phase-change memory (PCM), the new device offers impressive speeds and robustness...
The automotive industry is undergoing a significant transformation with the shift towards software-defined vehicles, and Ethernet is emerging as a crucial technology in this evolution. European chip makers are making strategic moves to position themselves as key suppliers in the Ethernet space,...
Nokia and Finnish physical AI specialist NestAI have joined forces in a strategic partnership aimed at advancing AI-powered defense technologies. This collaboration is supported by a substantial €100 million investment from Nokia and Finland’s sovereign fund, Tesi. The agreement positions both companies...
Artificial intelligence is rapidly migrating from the cloud to the edge — and it’s changing everything. This transition is redefining how we engage with the devices around us, whether at home, in industrial environments, or throughout our daily routines. Thanks to more...