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......»»
TSMC, VIS, UMC poised to gain from rising GaN penetration for EVs
Third-generation compound semiconductor market conditions are expected to change in the wake of Tesla announcing a 75% cut in the use of SiC components for its next-generation EV powertrain systems, with GaN believed to embrace the subsequent substit.....»»
Taiwan firms urged to get head start in laser communication value chain
Taiwanese makers should strive to get a head start in becoming key players in the supply chain of laser communication -- seen as a key space technology for the future -- by taking advantage of their strong capability of making components, according t.....»»
Framework structure with nanoscopic insulation enables components for soft robotics and flexible electronics
Classical robots, such as those used for manufacturing, can lift heavy loads and repeat automated processes precisely. But they are too rigid and bulky for delicate work and interaction with humans. The research field of soft robotics works on the de.....»»
Embedded Face ID for iPhone 16 Pro, but Apple won’t rush to follow Samsung
The iPhone X introduced the notch, the iPhone 14 Pro the Dynamic Island – and the iPhone 16 Pro is expected to offer the next logical step: embedded Face ID components beneath the display itself. However, the latest report says that we shouldn’t.....»»
Apple shifting suppliers for Face ID component on iPhone 15 Pro
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says that Apple is switching suppliers for its Face ID components in the 2023 iPhone, reportedly because it improves the performance and power consumption.Currently, Kuo says that the combination of Lumentum's design work and Win.....»»
Primax looks to automotive products for gross margin growth
Primax Electronics, a manufacturer of audio-visual components and solutions, plans to increase sales from the automotive segment in 2023 in order to shore up its gross margin......»»
Electric-truck maker Lordstown pauses production, deliveries
Electric-truck maker Lordstown Motors said it would temporarily stop production and deliveries of its pickup truck Endurance due to performance and quality issues with some components......»»
Murata to start shipping auto inertial navigation sensors in early 2024
Japan's leading electronics components maker Murata Manufacturing will deliver its first batch of automotive inertial navigation sensors by the end of March 2024, and has decided to complete an additional investment of JPY15 billion (US$114 million).....»»
LG Innotek set to mass produce ABF substrates in October
LG Innotek, a leading South Korean supplier of diverse electronics components and materials, is slated to begin first-phase volume production of ABF substrates - its new product line - in October 2023, according to South Korean media......»»
VisEra looks to auto CIS, AR micro-optical components for 2023 growth
VisEra Technologies, which specializes in wafer-level optical thin film services, is optimistic about demand for automotive CMOS image sensors (CIS) and micro-optical components used in AR devices this year but remains cautious about demand for hands.....»»
Possible Mac Pro "compute module" discovered in iOS 16.4 code
Code reverencing a device referred to as "ComputeModule" in iOS 16.4 could be related to M-series Mac Pro components or something else entirely.Mac Pro could use changeable modules after allThe Mac Pro with Apple Silicon processors is almost an inevi.....»»
Medical-legal partnerships are valued by immigrant, migrant populations: Study
Immigration status, immigration vulnerability and understanding of immigration-related legal options are critical components of safety, access to public benefits and wellness for many immigrants/migrants. While immigration status is increasingly reco.....»»
EV Impact: innovation in key components and applications
Chip shortage resulted in around 4 million fewer vehicles being built in 2022. We can expect automotive chip shortages to continue throughout 2023. Since many automotive microcontrollers still use 90 nm technology, it has been difficult to add capaci.....»»
Taiwan suppliers to enjoy enormous EV charging pile business opportunity in coming years
Within the Taiwan EV supply chain's five major sectors including components and end charging pile products, there are around 20 firms running businesses such as exporting products to markets abroad and providing services locally and they are expected.....»»
Researchers create nanoscale, ultra-fast, user-friendly microscopy
Semiconductors are foundational components of modern energy, communication, and myriad other technologies. Research on tailoring the underlying nanostructure of semiconductors for optimizing device performance has been ongoing for decades......»»
Magna pegs $700M for EV battery enclosures
Magna is investing nearly $700 million in two plants in Michigan and Ontario to build battery enclosures for major electric truck models as it works to establish itself as a crucial producer EV components......»»
Will Apple"s headset drive an augmented reality renaissance?
Just about every supplier of augmented reality headset components is reportedly gearing up to make more components in the expectation that where Apple leads, many other manufacturers will quickly follow.A render of a potential Apple headsetThe most r.....»»
Part suppliers hope that Apple"s headset will fire up the AR market
Just about every supplier of augmented reality headset components is reportedly gearing up to make more components in the expectation that where Apple leads, many other manufacturers will quickly follow.A render of a potential Apple headsetThe most r.....»»
Audix posts revenue growth with record gross margin in 2022
Audix, an IC component manufacturer and distributor, reported brisk shipments of its voice coil motor (VCM) components in 2022, when revenue increased 12% year on year with a record-high 23.26% gross margin......»»
Tile follows Apple’s lead with enhanced anti-theft and stalking features, new $1M penalty
Tile is out with a new feature for its item trackers that hopes to reduce trouble with both theft and stalking. The company is calling the new feature Anti-Theft Mode and there are several components to it including an unscannable mode, a new $1 mil.....»»