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Revolutionary 100V Bi-Directional GaN Transistor: Power Rail Switching Made Easy
Innoscience Technology has recently unveiled its latest innovation in the form of a 100V bi-directional GaN-on-silicon transistor. This transistor is designed to replace a pair of back-to-back mosfets for the purpose of turning a power rail on and off. The company envisions...
DMASS Embraces AI to Combat Market Contraction
DMASS, the European component distribution market, is predicted to experience a slowdown in 2024. In Q4 2023, consolidated sales dropped by 17.3% compared to the same period in 2022. The semiconductor sector saw a decline of 18.5%, amounting to €3.1bn, while IP&E...
Oxford PV Sets New Record with Perovskite-Silicon Solar Panel
Oxford PV, a University of Oxford spin-out, has achieved a new efficiency record for solar panels based on perovskite-on-silicon tandem photovoltaic cells. The company claims that the panel achieved a record 25% conversion efficiency, surpassing the more typical 24% efficiency of commercial...
Airbus Acquires OneWeb’s Satellite Manufacturing Facility from AOS JV
Airbus U.S. Space & Defense has finalized a deal with Eutelsat OneWeb to acquire its 50% share of the Airbus OneWeb Satellites (AOS) joint venture. This acquisition makes Airbus the sole owner of AOS and its satellite manufacturing facility in Merritt Island,...
Japan Invests $300m in Cutting-Edge 2nm R&D
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has allocated $300 million to its Leading-edge Semiconductor Technology Centre (LSTC) in order to develop advanced process technology. The goal is to create a 2nm prototype line by 2025, followed by a volume 2nm...
US Unveils $5bn Chip R&D Centre to Boost Innovation
The United States has officially launched its $5 billion National Semiconductor Technology Centre, a significant milestone in the country's efforts to strengthen its semiconductor industry. The launch was announced on Friday at the White House by Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, who...
New IP-67 Reverse Polarity TNC Micro-Coax Connectors Unveiled
Amphenol RF, a leading manufacturer of connectors, has expanded its range of miniature TNC connectors by introducing more "reverse polarity" configurations. These connectors are designed to accommodate various micro-coax cable types, including 0.81mm, 1.32mm, and 1.37mm, as well as RG-178. The company...
Empowering Young Women: Robot Challenge Receives Green Light
Sunday 11 February is 2024's International Day of Women and Girls in Science. This annual event, organized by the United Nations, aims to promote "full and equal access" to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields for women. In its ninth year,...
Revolutionary LCR Meter: Unprecedented Accuracy and Wide Ranges
The Sciospec LCR-1 is a PC-based single-channel LCR meter that offers 2-, 3- and 4-port measurements across a wide frequency range of 100mHz to 500kHz. With its impressive capability of measuring from 1mΩ to 1TΩ, 10fF to 1kF, and 1nH to 1TH,...
Farnell and Taoglas Join Forces in New Partnership
Farnell, a leading distributor of electronic components, has recently announced a distribution agreement with Taoglas, a renowned provider of antennas and IoT components. This strategic partnership aims to enhance Farnell's product offerings in the RF and wireless space, providing customers with a...
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