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MLCC World-Wide Shortages drive increased demand for E-CAP™ Capacitor Technology
Empower Semiconductor has announced it is increasing production of its E-CAP silicon capacitor technology. E-CAP is a vastly superior performing capacitor, far exceeding the semiconductor industry’s previously leading Multi-Layer Ceramic Capacitors (MLCC), which is amidst another significant supp......view more
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Electronics Weekly announces Elektra Awards 2020 shortlists
Electronics Weekly is proud to reveal the shortlists for this year’s Elektra Awards, the industry’s largest technology and business awards. After a year of massive disruption across the world, the Elektra Awards 2020 are now going ahead as a free virtual event on March 25, 2021. Ticket i......view more
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US chip companies ask Biden for a handout
The SIA has sent a letter to President Joe Biden asking for government support for the semiconductor industry. Here is the letter: https://www.electronicsweekly.com/news/business/us-chip-companies-ask-biden-handout-2021-02/ ...view more
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TSMC to Raise $9 Billion for Expansion Amid Shortages
TAIPEI — Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) said that it plans two sales of bonds that would raise about $9 billion to expand production, possibly helping to ease a critical shortage of silicon. In a Feb. 9 board meeting, the world’s largest chip foundry approved the issuance of c......view more
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Xilinx to Supply RF Chips for Open Standard 5G Network in the US
Liam Madden, EVP and GM of Xilinx's wired and wireless group, said it will supply radio frequency chips to Fujitsu for "a major greenfield 5G network" being deployed by an unnamed US telecom firm in 2021. Xilinx said that it will supply chips for deployment in a new open-standard 5G network ......view more
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Ophir Ariel ultra-compact laser power meter released
MKS Instruments has announced the Ophir Ariel, a self-contained, ultra-compact laser power meter for measuring high power industrial lasers up to 8KW. Designed for OEM and end-user applications in closed and confined spaces, such as additive manufacturing, metal cutting, and welding, the Ariel po......view more
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Researchers Uncover Findings for Advancing Development of More Stable All-Solid-State Batteries
Researchers from Korea devise a material design strategy that could push forward innovations in all-solid-state battery development. Scientists from the Korea Institute of University of Science and Technology’s (KIST) Center for Energy Materials Research, headed by Dr. Sang-baek Park, recent......view more
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Renesas boosts power and connectivity prowess with $6 billion Dialog deal
TOKYO/BERLIN (Reuters) - Renesas Electronics Corp has agreed to buy Dialog Semiconductor for 4.9 billion euros ($5.9 billion) in cash, boosting its position in low-power technology and connectivity across smart devices, cars and industry. For more information visit https://www.reuters.......view more
