➀ The Phison PS5026-E26 controller's dominance in high-end PCIe 5.0 SSDs is challenged by Silicon Motion's SM2508, showcased by over a dozen manufacturers at Computex 2025.
➀ The SM2508 controller, based on Arm Cortex-R8 and TSMC's 6nm process, delivers 14 GB/s speeds and lower cooling requirements, enabling more affordable and efficient SSDs.
➂ Major brands like Micron, Kingston, and Adata are adopting the SM2508, signaling a potential shift in the enthusiast-grade SSD market.
➀ Allegro Microsystems launched standalone three-phase automotive brushless motor driver ICs with a 40MHz Arm Cortex-M4 core, supporting up to 90V rails and targeting external n-channel MOSFET control;
➁ The ICs feature 12-bit PWM, multiple ADCs, serial communication, and internal voltage regulation, available in 7x7mm QFN packages with variants for 60V/90V and different flash/I/O configurations;
➂ Debugging tools from Segger now support these ICs, and Allegro previously released non-MCU motor drivers and sensors in April 2025.
➀ ASMedia and Via Labs are developing USB4 v2 controllers, aiming to break Apple and Intel's exclusivity by 2026-2027;
➁ The new controllers will support 80 Gb/s bidirectional bandwidth, 120 Gb/s asymmetric mode, and advanced PAM-3 encoding;
➂ USB4 v2 enables PCIe 4.0 and DisplayPort 2.1 tunneling, with AMD platforms poised to benefit from broader compatibility.
➀ The PocketBeagle 2, a quad-core development board based on TI's AM6254 SoC, is introduced as an upgrade with 1.4GHz cores, a 3D GPU, and a Cortex-M4F processor;
➁ It targets applications in IoT, robotics, and prototyping;
➂ The board remains compact, following the PocketBeagle form factor for accessibility in embedded projects.
➀ Q1 2025 semiconductor revenues reached $167.7 billion, up 18.8% YoY but down 2.8% QoQ, with mixed performance among major companies—NVIDIA rose 12% while STMicroelectronics and Kioxia saw >20% declines;
➁ Economic uncertainty and tariffs are dampening outlooks, though AI demand boosts NVIDIA and memory firms (e.g., SK Hynix expects 14.6% Q2 growth), while automotive and smartphone markets slow;
➂ Semiconductor Intelligence forecasts 7% 2025 growth, citing tariff risks potentially lowering TechInsights' projection from 14% to 2%, with weakness likely extending to 2026.
➀ ZEVAC launched the fully automated ONYX 1000 system for reworking large PCBs up to 630mm x 800mm with single-click operation;
➁ It integrates component removal, contactless cleaning, solder dispensing, and precision soldering with automated tool changers and temperature control;
➂ Targets industries like aerospace, automotive, and medical electronics requiring high-precision PCB repairs with minimal manual intervention.
➀ iRaptor EYE introduces the world's first 4D profiler, combining temperature, time, vibration, and heat map analysis for SMT process optimization;
➁ Features ±0.5°C accuracy, wireless connectivity, and MES system integration to enhance manufacturing efficiency;
➂ Includes automatic recipe recommendations and vibration detection for real-time process adjustments in industrial environments.
➀ Fibocom launches the L610-IN, the first LTE Cat.1 bis module supporting dual-mode GPS (IRNSS & NAVIC) for enhanced positioning in IoT applications.
➁ Designed for India's market, the module complies with AIS140 standards, enabling use in fleet management, eToll systems, and shared economy platforms.
➂ Features pin-to-pin compatibility with other Fibocom modules, global variants for EU/Latin America, and multi-sensor interfaces for expanded IoT connectivity.
➀ Traditional biosensors face challenges in blood due to rapid degradation, limiting real-time monitoring capabilities;
➀ Researchers developed the SENSBIT system, inspired by the gut's protective structure, using a 3D nanoporous gold surface and mucosal-like coating for enhanced stability;
➂ The sensor retained over 70% signal after a month in human serum and functioned for a week in live rats, enabling early infection detection and advancing personalized healthcare.
