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.....»»
Taiwan GaAs foundries to see fab utilization rates rise in 3Q22
GaAs foundries Win Semiconductors and Advanced Wireless Semiconductor (AWSC) are both expected to see their fab capacity utilization rates pick up in the third quarter of 2022, according to industry sources......»»
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor introduces integrated buck regulator module
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor (AOS), a designer, developer, and global supplier of a broad range of power semiconductors, power ICs, and digital power products announced the release of an integrated buck module......»»
Renesas partners with Tata on advanced electronics for India and emerging markets
Renesas, a Japan-based advanced semiconductor solutions provider, will partner with Tata Group's subsidiaries on EVs, semiconductors, and telecom networks, highlighting the ever-deepening partnerships between the two companies......»»
MSScorps sees promising demand for advanced packaging, 3rd-gen semiconductors
IC analysis and inspection lab Material Science Service (MSScorps) is upbeat about its longer-term business prospects, citing brisk demand for advanced packaging and third-generation semiconductors......»»
Making dark semiconductors shine
Whether or not a solid can emit light, for instance as a light-emitting diode (LED), depends on the energy levels of the electrons in its crystalline lattice. An international team of researchers led by University of Oldenburg physicists Dr. Hangyong.....»»
Supplier Toyota Boshoku sees quadrupling of sales through self-driving pod car interiors
Toyota Boshoku, the automaker's main seating and interior supplier, is answering the call for future robotaxis and drone delivery docks......»»
NXP to close APS R&D unit in China
Speculation has been circulating in China's chipmaking sector that NXP Semiconductors is about to cease its Advanced Power Systems (APS) R&D operations in China. The move could indicate another international IC IDM vendor pulling out its R&D team in.....»»
Geely acquires Meizu to bolster its connected ecosystem; Japan sees slow start in electric bus development
This Asia tech industry summary will mainly focus on Geely completing the acquisition of Meizu to bolster its deployments for electric vehicles (EVs), semiconductors, low-Earth orbit satellites, and flying cars; Samsung Electronics reportedly cutting.....»»
Physicists shine light on solid way to extend excitons" life
Optics researchers at The University of Texas at Dallas have shown for the first time that a new method for manufacturing ultrathin semiconductors yields material in which excitons survive up to 100 times longer than in materials created with previou.....»»
Handset PA makers pinning hopes on iPhones for 3Q22 sales
Taiwan's GaAs-based power amplifiers (PA) supply chain players including foundries Win Semiconductors and Advanced Wireless Semiconductor (AWSC) and epi-wafer maker Visual Photonics Epitaxy (VPEC) are pinning their hopes on stable shipments for iPhon.....»»
Challenges for semiconductor sector (1): Unlimited technological development?
There is no doubt that semiconductors will be everywhere in the world in the future, and semiconductors are already a very important strategic industry for industrial countries. Taiwan, a top semiconductor-producing country in the world, has an unpre.....»»
Challenges for Taiwan semiconductor sector (1): Unlimited technological development?
There is no doubt that semiconductors will be everywhere in the world in the future, and semiconductors are already a very important strategic industry for industrial countries. Taiwan, a top semiconductor-producing country in the world, has an unpre.....»»
EV pickup visionary Tesla now trails the pack
Tesla's Cybertruck will be late to the party when it arrives late next year, but there are new signs of progress confirmed by CEO Elon Musk and a rare look at the interior of the latest prototype......»»
Semiconductors firms - big power users
As global warming receives global attention, curbing greenhouse gas is both a responsibility and pressue for companies. This pressure, which promises to gradually become cost and risk in the future, is now an important part of a company's business st.....»»
This cool airplane cabin concept just bagged a top design award
A futuristic cabin design that looks like a home from home has just bagged an award for excellence in aircraft interior innovation......»»
Driving McLaren’s new plug-in hybrid supercar, the 2023 Artura
It has a decent electric mode and a better interior than any McLaren to date. Enlarge / You might think this looks like any other McLaren. But the Artura is a clean-sheet design with a new plug-in hybrid EV powertrain. And a total outp.....»»
CHPT upbeat about demand for heterogeneous and and homogeneous integration
IC test interface solutions provider Chunghwa Precision Test Tech (CHPT) has seen promising chip probing demand for heterogeneous and homogeneous integration, which is increasingly demanded for semiconductors for use in 5G and AI related applications.....»»
Placing new limits on the interior of neutron stars
Everything from particle accelerators to gravitational waves can help. Enlarge / The new research hasn't made a breakthrough, but it has shrunk the size of the question mark a bit. (credit: NASA) How can we understand environm.....»»
Scientists find new indicators of Alaska permafrost thawing
More areas of year-round unfrozen ground have begun dotting Interior and Northwest Alaska and will continue to increase in extent due to climate change, according to new research by University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute scientists......»»
Buick Wildcat shows off brand"s EV look
Buick's move toward an all-electric lineup by 2030 will result in vehicles with a more sculptural look, wider stance and more spacious interior......»»