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......»»
Taiwan intros first public APT system to detect trace elements in advanced chips
The Taiwan Semiconductor Research Institute (TSRI), under the National Applied Research Laboratories (NARLabs), has recently purchased atom probe tomography (APT) equipment to support the detection of trace elements in semiconductor components by aca.....»»
New blue light technique could enable advances in understanding nanoscale technologies
With a new microscopy technique that uses blue light to measure electrons in semiconductors and other nanoscale materials, a team of Brown University researchers is opening a new realm of possibilities in the study of these critical components, which.....»»
III-V semiconductor suppliers & IC inspection labs poised to embrace LEO satellite business
With its importance significantly highlighted during the Russia-Ukraine war, low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications will usher in enormous business opportunities for III-V compound semiconductors suppliers, space electronic components analysi.....»»
Study compares de novo proteins with randomly produced proteins
Proteins are components of every cell. How they have changed in the course of evolution for the purpose of taking on new functions in the body, has long been a subject of research. The fact that proteins can emerge practically out of nothing—out of.....»»
Yageo 1Q23 revenue up, Walsin down
Passive components supplier Yageo saw its first-quarter 2023 revenue decline 9.4% sequentially while Walsin Technology's revenue grew 4.4% quarter-on-quarter......»»
New US battery guidance will likely reduce tax credits for EVs
The US Treasury Department released the Critical Minerals and Battery Components Requirements last week, specifying rules about sourcing battery materials locally. Several automotive OEMs have said the guidance will cut tax credits for many of their.....»»
Hotter weather not diminishing runoff and river discharge as expected
Runoff and river discharge are important components in Earth's water cycle, but as climate change tightens its grip, heatwaves and instances of drought are increasingly hitting the headlines. One would assume that this hotter weather leads to reduced.....»»
Satellites reveal hotspots of global river extent change
Rivers are one of the most dynamic components of the water cycle on Earth's surface and play a significant role in the development of human societies, ecosystem sustainability, and regional climate. However, their natural balance has been threatened.....»»
Researchers propose strategy to design high-entropy environmental barrier coating material
In aviation technology, environmental barrier coatings (EBCs) are designed to protect the turbine components made of SiCf/SiC ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) from environmental degradations in the combustion environment. Multicomponent/high-entropy.....»»
Here’s how the IRS’s clean vehicle tax credit will change on April 18
Increasing percentages of battery components and critical minerals must be local. Enlarge / Until the beginning of this year, an EV's tax credit was determined by the storage capacity of its battery pack. Now, the tax credit is l.....»»
Here’s how the IRS‘s clean vehicle tax credit will change on April 18
Increasing percentages of battery components and critical minerals must be local. Enlarge / Until the beginning of this year, an EV's tax credit was determined by the storage capacity of its battery pack. Now, the tax credit is l.....»»
DUNE collaboration ready to ramp up mass production for first detector module
Preparations for the construction of the first detector module of the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment are rapidly progressing. Members of the international DUNE collaboration have begun the final tests of detector components that will be shipped.....»»
GlobalWafers remains upbeat about 3rd-gen semiconductor demand
The outlook for third-generation semiconductor demand remains positive, according to GlobalWafers chairperson Doris Hsu, who was speaking in the wake of Tesla's intention to slash its use of SiC components in EVs......»»
Scientists see anti-aging potential in an invasive weed
The fruit of the cocklebur plant, which grows worldwide and is often considered a noxious weed, has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory components that could make it useful as a skin protectant, according to new research......»»
Apple releases security notes for iOS 16.4, watchOS 9.4, macOS Ventura 13.3
Apple has revealed the security fixes in iOS 16.4 and the other new software updates that rectify potential security issues with the Apple Neural Engine, Gatekeeper and other system components.iOS 16.4 has security fixesThe company released iOS 16.4.....»»
Shells of dead crabs could be used to make cheaper optical components
Biodegradable parts from dead crabs could make their way into your next device......»»
Badder Than Batteries: Make A Supercapacitor
Supercapacitors are among the coolest of so-called passive electronic components. Because they are ultra-high-capacity capacitors, they can function as batteries capable of being very rapidly charged and briefly powering many electronic circuit.....»»
How to remove a Blink Mini from its stand
Trying to remove the Blink Mini from its stand without damaging any components? It's an easy process, although it requires some muscle. Here's how it works......»»
Darfon steps up deployment in e-bike field
Darfon Electronics has expanded its presence in the e-bike market by offering associated components and assembly services......»»
Volkswagen warns of significant drop in earnings from car loans and leases
Volkswagen AG's financial-services division forecast a substantial drop-off in annual profit as better access to semiconductors and other components leads to normalization in the used-car market. Earnings in 2023 are expected to be significantly b.....»»