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Intel Slips to Third Place Among Chip Firms in 1Q24
In the first quarter of 2024, Samsung emerged as the leader in the tech industry, propelled by a surge in demand for memory chips, particularly DDR5 chips used in datacenters for generative AI setups. This uptick in demand played a crucial role...
Enhanced NFC Standard Introduces Multi-Purpose Tap Feature
The NFC Forum has recently unveiled its groundbreaking Multi-Purpose Tap specification, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of NFC technology. This innovative concept introduces the ability for NFC cards to support a wide range of actions with a single tap, revolutionizing...
MEMS Market Set to Rebound in 2024, Predicts Yole
The MEMS market experienced a 3 percent annual decline in 2023, reaching a value of US$14.6 million. This decrease was primarily attributed to a downturn in consumer electronics and economic cycles. However, with global post-COVID inflation coming under control, growth is expected...
Time Travel with Quasi-Analog Clockwork
Digital watches with displays consisting of numbers only have lost much of their popularity over the last few years. They are now outnumbered by traditional dials with hour and minute hands actuated by a digitally controlled stepper motor. These watches (and clocks)...
Computer-Like Innovation Spotlighted in eeNews Product Focus
Ray-Ban, the iconic eyewear brand, is pushing the boundaries of technology with its latest offering. A quick visit to the Ray-Ban website reveals a whole new world of possibilities. Gone are the days when glasses were just for vision correction. Now, you...
Space-ready MCU Facilitates FPGA Reconfiguration
AMD and Vorago Technologies have joined forces to introduce a groundbreaking solution for in-flight reconfiguration of the AMD Space-Grade Kintex UltraScale FPGAs using Vorago's radiation-hardened microcontrollers. This collaboration marks a significant advancement in the field of aerospace technology, offering enhanced flexibility and...
Nokia Acquires Infinera for $2.3 Billion to Expand Data Center Presence
Nokia has announced its plans to acquire US-based optical networking specialist Infinera in a significant deal valued at $2.3 billion. The primary objective behind this acquisition is to bolster Nokia's presence in the data center technology sector.This move comes on the heels...
InspireSemi Achieves Milestone: Tape Out RISC-V AI Chip with 1536 Cores
US startup Inspire Semiconductor has collaborated with Belgian research lab imec to develop a groundbreaking chip design featuring 1,536 64-bit custom RISC-V CPU cores interconnected with low latency. The innovative 24TOPS RISC-V Thunderbird 1 chip, created by InspireSemi, is currently in the...
Europe’s Chip Strengths Unveiled at Leti Innovation Days
The Leti Innovation Days for 2024 marked a significant milestone with the launch of a groundbreaking €830m pilot line dedicated to the development of the next generation of low-power 5G and 6G RF and system chips utilizing FD-SOI technology. This initiative, one...
Thales Innovates with Portable CT X-ray Scanner
Thales, a leading technology company, is making waves in the medical field with its latest innovation - a portable CT 3D X-ray scanner. This cutting-edge device is set to revolutionize the way X-ray imaging is conducted, offering portability and convenience like never...
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