IQE CEO: compound semiconductors will go from niche to mainstream
Global semiconductor and electronics sectors have been in a downturn since the onset of 2022. Companies in Taiwan's compound semiconductor sector, such as WIN Semiconductors and VPEC, have not met their performance expectations. Despite that, so-call.....»»
NXP reported Q4 and 2022 financial results, highlighting performance in the auto sector
Dutch chipmaker NXP Semiconductors reported on January 30 its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022......»»
Auto chips retain importance in global IC market in 2023
In 2023, automotive chips will continue to play an important role in global semiconductor trade, but both mainstream automakers and EV startups are making a strategic turnaround due to their different demand scales, yet with a common goal to consolid.....»»
Mirantis acquires Shipa to extend management capabilities beyond containers to applications
Mirantis has acquired Shipa to add automated application discovery, operations, security, and observability to the Lens Kubernetes Platform. Lens helps eliminate Kubernetes complexity – accelerating mainstream developer adoption – and empowers us.....»»
Onsemi, Volkswagen team up for EV inverters
Onsemi has signed a strategic agreement with German automaker Volkswagen (VW) to provide modules and semiconductors that enable a complete electric vehicle (EV) traction inverter solution for VW's next-generation platform family, according to the US.....»»
The Samsung Galaxy S23 could be the toughest mainstream phone yet
Corning has confirmed that the next flagship Samsung phones will be the first to use Gorilla Glass Victus 2......»»
Scientists tweak synthesis of high-entropy carbides for better efficiency
Researchers from Skoltech and Tomsk Polytechnic University have tuned the synthesis of a five-element carbide—a strong, hard-melting compound of carbon and five transition metals—which holds much promise for industrial ceramics and catalysis......»»
The best mini-LED laptops for 2023
Mini-LED laptops are niche, but they're slowly starting to gain momentum. Here are the best mini-LED laptops that you should consider this year......»»
BYD semiconductor halts IPO plan
BYD Semiconductor, a subsidiary of Chinese EV maker BYD, has recently announced to halt its IPO plans for the ChiNext board. The company will turn the focus back to expanding chip capacity to satisfy demand for automotive semiconductors......»»
Origin of endothelial cells constituting the vascular niche for hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells in zebrafish
Endothelial cells (ECs) line blood vessels and can serve as specialized vascular niches for hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPCs), a special environment where HSPCs reside and self-renew. A team of researchers found that endoderm-derived EC.....»»
IQE CEO: compound semiconductors will go from niche to mainstream
Global semiconductor and electronics sectors have been in a downturn since the onset of 2022. Companies in Taiwan's compound semiconductor sector, such as WIN Semiconductors and VPEC, have not met their performance expectations. Despite that, so-call.....»»
Asus’ ROG Azoth is somehow better than my custom gaming keyboard
The Asus ROG Azoth combines mainstream features and enthusiast quality for a reasonable price......»»
Advancement in semiconductor processes gives storage suppliers strong base for 2023 operations
Despite the global technology headwind, Taiwan's storage sector has been relatively well-off due to targeting high-tech clients like semiconductors. GM of NetApp Taiwan Sean Lin pointed out that as the semiconductor process advances, the amount of da.....»»
Newly developed polysulfates could find wide use in high-performance electronics components
A new type of polysulfate compound that can form thin, flexible films has properties that could make it a material of choice for many high-performance electrical components, according to a study from chemists and materials scientists at Scripps Resea.....»»
Davos conspiracy theories used to live on fringe corners of the internet. Now they"ve gone mainstream
The World Economic Forum's annual meeting at Davos has long been a lightning rod for conspiracy theories. Extremist figures such as Infowars host Alex Jones have reliably used the event to drive up fear and paranoia about sinister schemes the "global.....»»
Power devices makers keen to explore car applications with partners
Taiwan's power components makers are teaming up with IC design houses or large business groups to develop complementary products and share resources, sales channels and supply chains, so as to tap deeper into the sector of compound semiconductors for.....»»
Volkswagen sales fall to 11-year low after chip shortages crimp output
Volkswagen AG expects easing supply bottlenecks and existing orders to boost sales this year even as shortages of semiconductors in 2022 led deliveries to an 11-year low......»»
This Indian startup plans fab for compound semiconductors
The Indian government's incentives to encourage semiconductor manufacturing in India have seen large companies like Vedanta and Tata entering the sector. The country has also witnessed companies entering joint ventures that could see high-value busin.....»»
Steady growth for enterprise applications through 2026 in support of digital business objectives, says IDC
According to a new IDC forecast, worldwide revenues for enterprise applications will grow from US$279.6 billion in 2022 to US$385.2 billion in 2026 with a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8%. Nearly all this growth will come from inves.....»»
DDI chip vendors eye increasing demand from OLED notebook sector
Taiwan-based IC suppliers for OLED DDI chips are poised to land increasing orders from the notebook sector in addition to current mainstream applications for handsets, tablets and wearable devices, according to industry sources......»»
NXP, Renesas developing solutions for future car design
NXP Semiconductors and Renesas Electronics have been developing semiconductor solutions for use in the design of future cars......»»