Electronics Fun & Fundamentals: Analog Reborn
In the early 1950s, aircraft development created an urgent need for simulations, and analog computers were ideally suited to run flight simulators. Digital computers barely existed in those days, but aircraft dynamics could be modeled by the fl.....»»
IAR upbeat about RISC-V development potential in Taiwan
The RISC-V architecture offers enormous development potential in Taiwan, particularly in automotive electronics, according to Kiyofumi Uemura, area VP APAC at IAR Systems. Meta recently released its first in-house AI chip, which uses the RISC-V archi.....»»
Covid changed the architecture profession forever
The pandemic changed the way architects work, from flattening studio hierarchies to reviving more analog tools. Walking during lockdowns, following protocols and restrictions, city dwellers witnessed the birth of a new architectural aesthetic.Read F.....»»
Generative AI that can change anyone’s race is probably not a great idea
John Lennon is reborn, and other leaps in AI creativity from the last week. The worst thing about this hyperspeed artificial intelligence race is that, even if you are used to expecting the unexpected, the bloody thing keeps surprising you by openin.....»»
Amazon Wants you to be More Productive with its New Tablet
Amazon targets users who'd like to focus a bit more on productivity. Amazon’s Fire Tablets and Kindle e-readers undoubtedly rank among the most popular consumer electronics devices thanks to their accessibility and affordability. With.....»»
Should Apple use any of the latest Samsung advanced display tech? [Poll]
The latest Samsung advanced display tech has been announced, all of which will be made available to consumer electronics clients like Apple. The Korean company’s significant lead in screen technology means that it is still Apple’s primary displa.....»»
Pegatron to expand production capacity Taiwan
Contract electronics maker Pegatron has announced plans to purchase land and a building in Taoyuan, northern Taiwan, for a total of NT$755 million (US$24.6 million)......»»
Bright LED, Harvatek still see customers adjust inventory
LED packaging houses Bright LED Electronics and Harvatek continue to see customers adjusting their inventories in the second quarter, putting pressure on their operations. The firms said they will exert all-out efforts to develop new products in this.....»»
IC design houses see no demand momentum until 2024
Most IC design houses are generally uncertain about the prospects for the second half of 2023, as many end-market brand vendors and channel operators of consumer electronics products have expressed pessimism about demand in the second half......»»
Samsung, other South Korean firms slip in China market amid US-China tensions
South Korean companies, including Samsung Electronics, experienced a sales decline in China, reaching a nine-year low amid escalating tensions between China and the United States and South Korea's potential alliance with the U.S. Consequently, South.....»»
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger visits South Korea, explores opportunities with Samsung Electronics
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger recently embarked on a visit to South Korea and held a meeting with TM Roh, the head of Samsung Electronics' Mobile Experience (MX) Division, to discuss cooperation in the areas of mobile and networking, among others......»»
Should Apple bring back the 90s Apple Watch face? [Poll]
iPod Nano served as an early Apple Watch years before the modern wearable arrived But as it happens, Apple debuted a couple of different analog watches in the 80s and 90s. A fun abstract design was on a watch Apple offered as a perk to customers cir.....»»
Apple, Samsung looking to expand in India, minister says
Apple Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co. are among companies interested in increasing electronics production in India, a minister said, a boon for the country's push to challenge neighboring China as a manufacturing hub......»»
With semiconductor recovery schedule unclear, Samsung rumored to delay investment in 4nm production
With the semiconductor demand recovery timing uncertain, iti s rumored that Samsung Electronics will adjust its schedule and postpone its investment to add a production line at its P3 factory in Pyeongtaek......»»
Renesas Electronics commits to foster India chip ecosystem
Against the backdrop of closer ties between India and Japan, Toshi Shibata, the CEO of Japanese semiconductor giant Renesas Electronics, met with Indian Prime Minister Modi earlier this week. The two discussed technology and innovation, as well as In.....»»
NAND flash chipmakers mull price hike
NAND flash chipmakers including Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and China's Yangtze Memory Technologies (YMTC) are considering raising their quotes, according to sources at memory module makers......»»
Automotive PCB maker Dynamic accelerates new plant construction in Thailand
Taiwan-based automotive PCB maker Dynamic Electronics has accelerated the construction of its new plant in Thailand, which is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2024......»»
Samsung starts mass production 12nm DDR5 DRAM
Samsung Electronics has announced mass production of 16-gigabit (Gb) DDR5 DRAM chips built using the company's 12nm-class process technology......»»
Analog Devices to expand Ireland site with new semiconductor R&D and manufacturing facility
Analog Devices has announced a new EUR630 million (US$678.4 million) investment at its European regional headquarters in Limerick, Ireland. The funds will be used to build a new 45,000-square-foot R&D and manufacturing facility......»»
Advanced Power to step up deployment in automotive sector
Advanced Power Electronics is looking to grow sales of its automotive products, which currently accounts for less than 3% of revenue, according to the Taiwan-based MOSFET company......»»
Inventory of South Korean semiconductor suppliers soared US$15 billion on stagnant end demand
As the global economy remains in a trough, unsold semiconductor inventory of Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and DB HiTek hit nearly KRW50 trillion (US$37.5 billion) in total in end-1Q23, the highest in record......»»