A sharper look at the interior of semiconductors
Images provide information—what we can observe with our own eyes enables us to understand. Constantly expanding the field of perception into dimensions that are initially hidden from the naked eye, drives science forward. Today, increasingly powerf.....»»
South Africa"s desert-like interior may have been more inviting to our human ancestors
Lining the Cape of South Africa and its southern coast are long chains of caves that nearly 200,000 years ago were surrounded by a lush landscape and plentiful food......»»
India"s RISC-V startup InCore receives funding from Sequoia Capital
India-based RISC-V fabless chip startup InCore Semiconductors received funding from Sequoia Capital India, the second deal that the venture capital firm invested in India's semiconductor startup......»»
Chinese semiconductors shift to mature processes to avoid being isolated internationally
In order to restrict the development of China's advanced semiconductor industry, on top of establishing strict export sanctions, the US has also joined forces with Japan, Taiwan, and the Netherlands to fully block China from obtaining advanced semico.....»»
Silicon Island Chronicles series interview: Win Semi chairman says the era of AIoT has arrived
Apart from its TSMC-led silicon-based semiconductor ecosystem, Taiwan also plays a crucial role in the development of compound semiconductors, including the second-generation semiconductors GaAs and InP and third-generation SiC and GaN. As a leading.....»»
Taiwanese semiconductors receive global attention as automakers" perception changes
Driven by the electrification of automotive electronics, the semiconductor demand for single vehicles has greatly increased. The shortage of critical car-grade chips, which has been ongoing for three years, has also led to a significant reversal in a.....»»
Transcom, backed by Norwegian SWF, expected to maintain double-digit growth in 2023
Transcom, Inc., a Taiwan-based IDM specializing in microwave semiconductor components and sub-system products, is seeing a steady growth momentum for 2023. As Taiwan's only IDM focusing on compound semiconductors, Transcom has been riding on Taiwan's.....»»
Transcom, backed by Norwegian SWF, expects double-digit revenue growth in 2023
Transcom, a Taiwan-based IDM specializing in microwave semiconductor components and sub-system products, is seeing a steady growth momentum for 2023. As Taiwan's only IDM focusing on compound semiconductors, Transcom has been riding on Taiwan's recen.....»»
Researchers discover an alternative to ATP for string-shaped motors in cells
Cells have a fascinating feature to neatly organize their interior by using tiny protein machines called molecular motors that generate directed movements. Most of them use a common type of fuel, a kind of chemical energy, called ATP to operate......»»
AI is helping astronomers make new discoveries and learn about the universe faster than ever before
The famous first image of a black hole just got two times sharper. A research team used artificial intelligence to dramatically improve upon its first image from 2019, which now shows the black hole at the center of the M87 galaxy as darker and bigge.....»»
Porsche will raise prices to combat higher costs
The company is still seeing issues with the supply of semiconductors and parts for the electric Taycan's high voltage heating system, Chief Financial Officer Lutz Meschke said......»»
Nio to equip EVs with NXP"s 4D imaging radar technology
China-based EV company Nio will adopt NXP Semiconductors' 4D imaging radar technology, according to an announcement on May 2. Only last month, the carmaker invested in a domestic startup developing the same solution......»»
Global semiconductor sales decrease in 1Q23
Worldwide sales of semiconductors for the first quarter of 2023 totaled US$119.5 billion, down 8.7% sequentially and 21.3% on year, according to the latest Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) statistics......»»
2023 Mazda3 Review: A Reminder Of What Matters
The 2023 Mazda3 is an inexpensive hatchback that is a lot of fun to drive, with an interior that puts rivals to shame. Read all about it in our full review! The 2023.....»»
Gravitational waves from pulsars could be used to probe the interior of the sun
Gravitational wave astronomy is still in its early stages. So far it has focused on the most energetic and distinct sources of gravitational waves, such as the cataclysmic mergers of black holes and neutron stars. But that will change as our gravitat.....»»
Win Semi sees low utilization rates in 1Q23, but expects sales growth in 2Q23
Win Semiconductors has reported that its utilization rates dropped to about 20% in the first quarter of 2023 as a result of inventory correction in the handset supply chain and seasonal impacts, but expects sales growth in the second quarter......»»
Germany in talks to limit the export of chip chemicals to China
Germany is in talks to limit the export of chemicals to China that are used to manufacture semiconductors as Berlin steps up efforts to reduce its economic exposure to the Asian nation......»»
Bosch to buy Calif. microchip maker TSI Semiconductors, invest $1.5B
Bosch plans to acquire a California microchip maker and invest around $1.5 billion in it to help meet growing demand for silicon carbide chips in electric vehicles......»»
Bosch to acquire US semiconductor foundry for SiC production expansion
Leading automotive supplier Bosch announced on April 26 that it is buying US-based TSI Semiconductors. The acquisition, prompted by rising demand for EVs, will boost Bosch's silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductor production from 2026 onward......»»
Swivel chairs are back, plus 4 other design trends to keep on your radar for 2023
At the world’s largest furniture fair, Salone de Mobile, these are the 2023 interior-design trends that I couldn’t stop seeing. It’s a literal mile of showrooms, showing off the newest trends in chairs, tables, couches, and inte.....»»
Bosch to buy California microchip maker TSI Semiconductors, invest $1.5 billion
Bosch plans to acquire a California microchip maker and invest around $1.5 billion in it to help meet growing demand for silicon carbide chips in electric vehicles......»»