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See Every Watt, Save Every Microamp—Even on Low Voltage Rails - Modern systems require continuous insight into low voltage power rails, and the PAC1721 and PAC1821 deliver accurate, real time voltage, current and power monitoring with power consumption that scales with sampling speed—providing actionable power intelligence without the efficiency penalty.
The RF-ready GaN-on-silicon with lower parasitic losses - A new technology reduces parasitic channel losses in GaN-on-silicon while boosting linearity and lowering power consumption. The post The RF-ready GaN-on-silicon with lower parasitic losses appeared first on EDN .
Business Finland backs Iceye with further €28.3 million grant - Iceye, the Finnish specialist in satellite-based SAR imagery (Synthetic Aperture Radar), has received a €28.3 million continuation grant from Business Finland. This is Finland’s public innovation agency, and it’s the final tranche of the total investment (€33.8 million). Initial funding of €5.7...
[News] HBF Spurs Equipment Race; Hanmi Semiconductor Eyes First TC Bonder Deliveries in 2H26 - Back-end semiconductor equipment suppliers are increasingly focusing on High Bandwidth Flash (HBF), a next-generation memory technology designed for AI inference. According to ZDNet, industry sources said that South Korean and international back-end equipment makers have begun developing thermal com......
NY Creates President & CEO Dave Anderson Featured in Semiconductor Digest Article - NY Creates President and CEO Dave Anderson shares his perspective on overcoming challenges for the semiconductor industry, the promise of High NA EUV lithography, and the power of collaboration in his recent article in Semiconductor Digest, “Meeting 2nm Node Challenges: Overcoming Scaling Limits Through...
Webinar | Emerging Materials Redefining the Joint Replacement Market - Join IDTechEx Technology Analyst Dr Felix Wei on Thursday 11 June for the expert-led webinar, "Emerging Materials Redefining the Hip and Knee Replacement Market". Choose your preferred time zone - the webinar runs three times in one day.
InchFab Sells $10M Mini Fabs to Democratize Chipmaking - InchFab's mini fabs are cost-competitive with larger 8-inch wafer fabs at the half-micron and larger nodes. The post InchFab Sells $10M Mini Fabs to Democratize Chipmaking appeared first on EE Times .
From the Inside Out: Why Ramune Nagisetty Came to PDF Solutions - There’s a certain kind of expertise that can’t be taught in a classroom or learned from a manual. It comes from decades of hands-on work at the intersection oftechnology and strategy, from being …
Rapidus Completes 150 Billion Yen Funding Round from Japan Government - Communication Systems Infrastructure Enhancement R&D Project / Development of Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology (Commissioned)." These projects are part of the "Research and Development of 2nm-Generation Semiconductor Integration Technology and Short Turnaround Time (TAT) Manufacturing Technology...
Nexchip carves out BGBM assets to back Wuhu wafer project, refocuses on 12-inch foundry business - Nexchip Semiconductor plans to carve out its BGBM business by contributing specialised equipment assets to Anhui Ruijing Semiconductor, a newly established power device wafer-processing venture in Wuhu, Anhui Province, as the Chinese foundry seeks to focus capital and management resources on its core...
[News] Motherboard and Module Makers Reportedly Expand DDR4 Platforms Amid Rising DDR5 Costs - Several vendors are reportedly ramping up DDR4 production as demand remains strong. According to Wccftech, higher DDR5 prices are contributing to stronger demand for DDR4 platforms. While DDR4 prices have also increased, they remain significantly lower than those of comparable DDR5 modules. The repo......
Photronics to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences - BROOKFIELD, Conn., June 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Photronics, Inc. (Nasdaq:PLAB), a worldwide leader in photomask technologies and solutions, today announced it will participate in the following upcoming investor conferences:...
Terrace Free SOI: maximizing usable wafer area - Terrace Free SOI is available across Okmetic’s 200 mm SOI wafer portfolio, including Bonded SOI (BSOI), Enhanced SOI (E-SOI®), Power Management SOI and High Resistivity SOI wafers. The solution combines increased active area with an edge design optimized for device manufacturing. More dies per wafer...
Jedec SiC Guidelines improve reliability in WBG power electronics - JEDEC is publishing two new guidelines around the use of wide bandgap (WBG) power semiconductor materials, such as Gallium Nitride (GaN) and Silicon Carbide (SiC). There is JEP203: Guideline for Short Circuit Evaluation in Power Conversion Transistors. And JEP204: Catalog of Stress Procedures for Silicon...
TSMC shareholders clear record 2025 results, putting AI capacity roadmap in focus - TSMC shareholders approved the company's 2025 business report and financial statements at its 2026 annual shareholders' meeting on June 4, giving investors a formal look at a year in which the world's largest contract chipmaker converted the AI semiconductor boom into record-scale earnings.
Build 2026: Accumulating evidence of Microsoft’s AI independence - Abundant use of the AI acronym is increasingly evident at various industry events. Strip away the hype layer and look deeper, however, and interesting trends still emerge into view. The post Build 2026: Accumulating evidence of Microsoft’s AI independence appeared first on EDN .
Space report measures impact of academia on the UK space sector - A report produced for the UK’s Space Partnership by the consultants know.space examines the impact of academia on the UK space sector. Space research For context, the report – Role and Impact of Academia on the UK Space Sector – states there are 112 space research organisations active in the UK....
Quantum can become semicon 2.0 for the Netherlands - Quantum technology now offers the chance to build a second pillar under the Dutch economy, this time centered around Delft and Leiden, argues Anton Duisterwinkel.
Blog Review: Jun. 3 - Verification IP; system-technology co-optimization; PCIe 7.0 ordering; design data challenges; process digital twins. The post Blog Review: Jun. 3 appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering .
Agilex 9 FPGAs power COTS VPX boards - Altera has partnered with Mercury Systems and VadaTech to expand its Agilex 9 FPGA ecosystem with COTS VPX boards for defense platforms. The post Agilex 9 FPGAs power COTS VPX boards appeared first on EDN .
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Nanosensor-coated catheters for bladder cancer detection - A catheter equipped with an annular carbon nanotube sensor array enables real‑time, in situ three‑dimensional chemical imaging of cancer biomarkers, mapping the localization of early-stage tumours.
CEO Interview with Daniel Schall of Black Semiconductor - Dr. Daniel Schall is CEO and Co-Founder of Black Semiconductor. He holds a PhD in graphene optoelectronics from RWTH Aachen University. His work has shaped integrated photonics for over a decade, driving innovation in chip-to-chip communication. As co-founder of Black Semiconductor, his focus is on rethinking...
AWE - AWE AWE is the world’s #1 XR and AI community, helping connect, educate, and enable commercial growth and market adoption. Participants experience the latest demos from leading companies in personal AI, physical AI, and robotics, as well as the full spatial spectrum—from AI smartglasses to Augmented...
Ultrathin nanotubes reach 1 nanometer, opening path to smaller electronics - Researchers in Japan have created some of the world's smallest semiconducting nanotubes, structures 100,000 times thinner than a human hair. By growing molybdenum disulfide inside protective tubes of boron nitride, the researchers, ...
Alchip Accelerates on AI ASIC Demand - Alchip Technologies reported improved financial results for the first quarter, reflecting continued momentum in advanced artificial intelligence (AI), high-performance computing (HPC), and custom ASIC demand. The company cited stronger customer engagement in leading-edge semiconductor designs and accelerating...
Ultra-Stable Semiconductor Laser - Simon Ayotte, Principal Scientist – Lasers and Photonics, indie’s Photonics BU The LXM is a compact semiconductor laser module exhibiting world-class linewidth and frequency noise performance, surpassing even high-end fiber lasers, as detailed in the white paper Rethinking Laser Performance: Advancing...
Detection at the nanoscale: A phosphate-detecting electrochemical sensor - Graphene, the "wonder material," has shaped much of Suprem Das's research career. From nano-manufacturing to advanced printing for applications such as sensing and energy, Das is committed to finding graphene solutions with ...
Delta Electronics pushes 800V HVDC systems as AI rack power nears megawatt levels - Delta Electronics warned that existing AC-DC power architectures will face fundamental challenges within the next one to two years as AI server rack power approaches megawatt levels, and said high-voltage direct current power designs are emerging as the key solution. The company announced the PowerCycle...
MIT Engineers Solve a Major Lidar Problem That Has Stumped Researchers for Years - A new MIT-designed lidar chip uses specially engineered antennas to reduce interference and widen the sensor’s field of view. From self-driving cars navigating busy streets to drones surveying disaster zones, lidar has become one of the most important technologies for helping machines perceive the world...
Triply simply sequence supply voltages - This circuit design for power supply on/off sequencing uses Schmidt triggers for triple-positive-rail timing purposes. The post Triply simply sequence supply voltages appeared first on EDN .