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New Additive Enables Open-Air Production of Perovskite Solar Cells
Perovskite solar cells have long been hailed as a promising alternative to traditional silicon solar panels, and now, a groundbreaking discovery by an international research team has brought them one step closer to widespread adoption. The team has successfully demonstrated that these...
Synopsys Acquires Intrinsic
Synopsys, a leading provider of semiconductor design and verification software, has recently announced the acquisition of Intrinsic ID, a renowned company specializing in Physical Unclonable Function (PUF) IP for System-on-Chips (SoCs). This strategic move is aimed at bolstering Synopsys' IP portfolio by...
Chip Business Funding: A Closer Look
U.S. President Biden recently unveiled a significant agreement with Intel, involving $8.5 billion in direct funding and $11 billion in loans under the CHIPS and Science Act. According to Semiconductor Intelligence (SI), Intel is set to utilize this funding for wafer fabs...
Cortex-M23 MCU Upgraded with 24-bit ΣΔ ADC and OTA Firmware
Renesas, a leading semiconductor company, has recently unveiled an innovative addition to its microprocessor lineup. The new RA2A2 devices feature a 24-bit ΣΔ (sigma-delta) ADC integrated with a 48 MHz Arm Cortex-M23 microprocessor. In addition, these devices come equipped with dual-bank code...
Siemens to Expand with EBM-Papst Industrial Drive Business Acquisition
Siemens, a global leader in technology and innovation, has recently announced a significant agreement to acquire the industrial drive business of EBM-Papst. The deal, which involves an undisclosed sum, marks a strategic move for Siemens to expand its presence in the market...
UltraHuman Secures $35 Million in Series B Funding
Wearable technology company Ultrahuman has recently announced a significant milestone in its growth journey. The company successfully closed a $35 million equity and debt Series B investment round, attracting a group of prominent investors. Among the investors are well-known names in the...
Nvidia Delivers Generative AI for Healthcare Inference
At the recent Nvidia developer conference, GTC 2024, the tech giant introduced a groundbreaking development in the field of healthcare AI. Optimised packages of AI models and workflows with API have been bundled as NIMs (Nvidia Inference Microservices), providing developers with essential...
Mouser Partners with Morse Micro
Mouser, a leading distributor of electronic components, has recently announced a global distribution agreement with Morse Micro, a specialist in Wi-Fi HaLow silicon technology. This partnership allows Mouser to stock Morse Micro's Wi-Fi HaLow modules and development platforms, providing customers with access...
Imec Signs MoU for Andalusian 300mm Pilot Line for Non-Standard IC Processes
Imec, the Spanish government, and the regional government of Andalusia have recently come together to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the aim of setting up a specialized 300mm IC pilot line in Malaga, Andalusia. This collaboration marks a significant step...
ST Enhances Cortex-M0+ MCUs with Power Cuts and Security Features
STMicroelectronics is making significant strides in power consumption and security with its latest range of 56MHz Arm Cortex-M0+ microcontrollers. Known as STM32U0, these MCUs are designed to reduce energy consumption by up to 50% compared to previous product generations, enabling more designs...
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