SiC components in EVs
Despite the higher costs of SiC semiconductor components compared to silicon ones, automakers still embrace them for their low power loss, high withstand voltage, heat resistance and high frequency characteristics......»»
Tai-Saw expects modest recovery starting 2Q23
Tai-Saw Technology (TST), a Taiwan-based supplier of SAW (surface acoustic wave) filters and quartz crystal components, expects flat or slight sequential revenue growth in the second quarter, the beginnings of a moderate rebound......»»
Chipbond puts growing focus on non-DDI products
Display driver IC (DDI) backend specialist Chipbond Technology has shifted its attention to non-DDI chips and devices such as RF components and power amplifiers, which will account for 35% of the company's revenue this year, according to company chai.....»»
Rezilion Smart Fix improves software supply chain security
Rezilion released its new Smart Fix feature in the Rezilion platform, which offers critical guidance so users can understand the most strategic, not just the most recent, upgrade to fix vulnerable components. Patching is a complicated and noisy proce.....»»
Apple"s unique headset design is causing problems with component suppliers
Despite suppliers hitting significant production roadblocks with curved components, Apple's headset is still rumored for a WWDC reveal with mass production later in 2023.Apple's headset is a challenge for manufacturersApple's upcoming WWDC 2023 confe.....»»
New Apple-Broadcom deal gets three interpretations from RF supply chain in Taiwan
The signing of a long-term contract between Apple and Broadcom to develop 5G radio frequency (RF) components could easily drive outsiders to associate it with the "coopetition" relationships between the iPhone vendor and Qualcomm, but it is not Qualc.....»»
Japanese electronics component makers turn to automotive applications for growth
Japanese electronics component manufacturers such as Murata, Taiyo Yuden, and TDK are mostly conservative about the recovery of smartphone demand and are now placing their hope on orders from automotive electronics components......»»
Apple Just Made A Multibillion Dollar Move To Secure Its 5G iPhone Future
Apple announced on their official press website today that they've inked a new deal with Broadcom to guarantee a steady stream of vital 5G device components. App.....»»
Apple announces multibillion-dollar agreement for 5G components made in US
Apple on Tuesday announced a multibillion-dollar agreement to develop 5G radio frequency and wireless connectivity components in the United States......»»
Apple signs multi-billion-dollar 5G deal with Broadcom
Apple has inked a deal with Broadcom to produce 5G components to be used in its products, in what is described as a multi-year, multi-billion-dollar agreement.Announced on Tuesday, the deal has Broadcom developing 5G radio frequency components, inclu.....»»
Taiwan electronic component export orders continue slide
Electronic components, notably semiconductors, remain a significant source of Taiwanese exports, despite the country seeing its sixth consecutive month of on-year decreases in electronic component export orders in April 2023......»»
Japan"s Hitachi Astemo flags lapses in quality tests over decades
The misconduct affected 22 products for 69 customers, including rear shock absorbers and brake systems for cars, railcar dampers and connecting rods, as well as other components, the company said......»»
Biophysicists design new cell-like transport system, important milestone for synthetic biology
Creating artificial cells with life-like characteristics out of a minimal set of components is a major goal of synthetic biology. Autonomous motion is a key capability here, and one that is difficult to reproduce in the test tube. A team led by physi.....»»
EV components suppliers prefer conditional capacity expansions
The Tesla-led price cuts in EV markets worldwide are believed to have little connection with supply chain players, and they may conditionally proceed with capacity expansions based on actual demand from EV customers......»»
Negotiations resume at battery, aluminum parts plants struck by UAW
At a Constellium aluminum components plant near Detroit, negotiations resumed after workers began striking Wednesday. At a Clarios battery plant in suburban Toledo, both sides are optimistic about reaching a deal......»»
UAW strikes Ford supplier Constellium in Michigan
UAW workers began striking at a Constellium aluminum components plant in suburban Detroit on Wednesday over health and safety issues and management's disciplinary practices. Meanwhile, a UAW strike at a Clarios battery plant near Toledo has reached d.....»»
Researchers create 3D images of C4 plant cellular components
A team from the University of Illinois has quantified the plant cell properties in two C4 species, including cell shape, chloroplast size, and distribution of cell-to-cell connections called plasmodesmata, providing information that can change how pe.....»»
Tai-Saw upbeat about shipments for automotive, networking
Tai-Saw Technology, a Taiwan-based supplier of SAW (surface acoustic wave) filters and quartz crystal components, anticipates an improvement in total production utilization in the second quarter as shipments for automotive and networking device appli.....»»
Malicious open-source components threatening digital infrastructure
A new risk emerges in the digital era, where open-source software has become a fundamental pillar in developing innovative applications. The threat? Malicious open-source components. In this Help Net Security video, Henrik Plate, Lead Security Resear.....»»
Apple still relies on China for components supply despite expansion in India
Despite developments that indicate India will become one of Apple's major production hubs, it is unlikely for India to challenge China's manufacturing relationship with Apple in the foreseeable future, according to reports and analysis......»»
New fluorescence probe enables the quantification of trace analytes in whole blood
Quick assessment of trace blood components in untreated blood samples is possible with fluorescence tests but, in practice, blood's strong autofluorescence interferes with the analysis. In the journal Angewandte Chemie International Edition, a resear.....»»