➀ SHENMAO America, Inc. introduces PF606-P lead-free solder paste for the advanced 'Reverse Hybrid' assembly process, which enhances product reliability and increases manufacturing yields for cutting-edge electronics.

➁ The 'Reverse Hybrid' process combines SAC solder paste with BGA components featuring low-temperature solder (LTS) balls, resulting in a homogeneous SAC-LTS solder joint that improves thermal cycling and drop test performance.

➂ This method offers superior printability, solderability, and minimal voiding, making it ideal for next-generation advanced packages like CPUs, while maintaining standard SAC reflow conditions and simplifying integration.

➀ 十九年前，在2006年的DATE会议上，飞利浦半导体首席技术官Rene Penning de Vries表示，当前的EDA技术无法处理被称为‘More than Moore’的新一代多样化技术；

➁ de Vries提到，为了将这些非CMOS技术在系统级封装（SiP）中集成，“需要我们今天不拥有的EDA环境”。“我们离那还很远，”他说；

➂ 然而，Cadence和Synopsys都对开发能够应对这一挑战的设计工具充满信心。

➀ Arm has agreed to sell its Artisan physical IP unit to Cadence;

➁ The deal includes engineering team, standard cell libraries, memory compilers, and GPIOs;

➂ Arm bought Artisan in 2004 for $900 million to enhance accessibility of its processor IP.

➀ The DFN (Dual Flat No-leads) and QFN (Quad Flat No-leads) packages are gaining popularity in high-performance applications due to their compact size and advanced circuitry support.

➁ These packages are used in a wide range of applications, from consumer electronics to automotive systems.

➂ Understanding their specifications can significantly enhance design strategies and product development.

➀ A prototype for an E-Bike terminal has been developed at the Hochschule Karlsruhe (HKA) as part of a project aiming for sustainable mobility;

➁ The terminal is constructed primarily from renewable resources (wood) and is designed to be replicable in other locations;

➂ The project includes a solar power system to charge the E-bikes and features social components such as a meeting point for students and staff.

➀ This study explores the development of chitosan-silanized hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) nanocomposite films;

➁ It focuses on their structural, mechanical, and barrier properties;

➂ The research aims to enhance the performance of biodegradable polymer films, overcoming limitations of chitosan.

➀ Researchers have developed a molecular nanocage that can capture a wide range of PFAS from water, significantly outperforming conventional filtration methods like activated carbon.

➁ The nanocage system removed 80% of PFAS from sewage and 90% from groundwater in study tests.

➂ The material shows promise for more efficient, safer, and sustainable water remediation.

➀ Keysight Technologies推出新一代嵌入式安全测试台，提供可扩展和高性能的PXIe解决方案，简化现代半导体和嵌入式系统的安全性测试工作流程。

➁ 测试台通过模块化设计整合关键组件，如示波器、信号接口、放大器和触发生成器，提升效率并减少复杂性。

➂ 该平台支持未来扩展，能够适应不断变化的测试需求，同时确保测试结果的一致性和重复性。

➀ Omni Design Technologies announced the availability of its high-precision PVT monitor;

➁ The ODT-PVT-ULP-001C-3 integrates seamlessly with a single core-voltage supply and a digital interface;

➂ The monitor supports 3nm technology and single core-voltage supply rail process.

➀ MinebeaMitsumi has announced a tender offer to acquire thermistor specialist Shibaura Electronics to save it from a hostile takeover bid from Taiwan's Yageo Corp.;

➁ Shibaura Electronics, with a 13.5% world market share in thermistors, is a key player in vehicles, wind turbines, and industrial robots;

➂ Yageo Corp. plans to make a takeover bid on May 7th, offering $29 per share, but MinebeaMitsumi is offering $31 per share, totaling $485 million for the company.

➀ Ed在日记中透露，关税问题让他感到自豪，他预见到这将是Liz Truss故事的翻版，并相应地应对。

➁ 到周二晚上，关税已使全球股市价值蒸发10万亿美元，而到周四早上，股市又上涨了6万亿美元。

➂ 所有金融人士都说，当政府债券开始抛售时，总统将改变方向，就像Liz在她预算后大量出售金边债券时那样。

➀ Silex Technology has launched the AMC Edge System-on-Module (SoM), EP-200Q, which is powered by the Qualcomm Dragonwing™ QCS6490 processor and offers high-performance edge AI capabilities in a very small form factor.

➁ The EP-200Q integrates Wi-Fi 7 drivers and is optimized for industrial and healthcare IoT devices requiring power efficiency and rapid deployment.

➂ It features an octa-core CPU, Hexagon DSP, and a 12-TOPS AI engine, along with long-term availability through the Qualcomm Product Longevity Program.

➀ Siemens Digital Industries Software has acquired DownStream Technologies, a provider of manufacturing data preparation tools for PCB design.

➁ The acquisition aims to expand Siemens' presence in the small and medium-sized business (SMB) market.

➂ DownStream Technologies' CAM350 suite of tools allows customers to verify and automatically prepare PCB design data for fabrication, reducing errors and streamlining the transition from design to production.

➀ Smiths Interconnect 在突尼斯的工厂增加了电缆组件生产能力；

➁ 制造流程包括切割、剥皮、压接、焊接、灌封、标识和测试等环节；

➂ 该工厂专注于制造和测试信号、数据传输、混合、装甲和电源电缆，以及用于航空航天、国防、交通和工业应用的信号、同轴、双轴、三轴和四轴，以及Mil-Spec和D-sub连接器。

➀ Hamamatsu Photonics Europe has launched NZConnectMD Scan, an image acquisition platform for digital pathology workflows.

➁ The software allows for centralized control of multiple NanoZoomer MD Series scanners.

➂ Key features include barcode-based slide tracking, workflow balancing, and space optimization.

➀ Cyient, a global engineering and technology solutions provider, has launched its fully owned semiconductor subsidiary, Cyient Semiconductors.

➁ The move aims to strengthen Cyient's commitment to innovation and excellence in the global semiconductor market.

➂ Cyient Semiconductors will leverage Cyient's expertise in semiconductor design.

➀ A research team from Peking University and other institutions has developed a new method to integrate 2D semiconductors with dielectric materials, opening the door to smaller and faster electronics.

➁ The method involves growing an ultra-thin dielectric film on a copper surface covered with graphene, allowing the film to be transferred to different substrates with minimal defects.

➂ This advancement could lead to the scalable production of high-performance, low-power microelectronics and optoelectronics based on 2D materials, with future efforts focusing on precise alignment and stacking of 2D materials.

➀ Microchip Technology introduces a comprehensive audio-to-haptic reference design tailored for next-generation VR, AR, and gaming devices. This design provides immersive haptic feedback by converting audio input into tactile sensations.

➁ The system features a low-voltage board containing a Bluetooth module (BM83) for wireless synchronization of stereo audio and a microcontroller with DSP for processing and conditioning audio signals. A high-voltage board with amplifiers and a Boost regulator drives up to four haptic actuators.

➂ The reference design is pre-programmed with firmware for immediate use and offers flexibility for customization. It supports battery-powered applications, making it ideal for portable VR and gaming devices.

➀ Keysight Technologies has introduced KAI Data Center Builder, a new software suite designed to emulate real-world AI training workloads, aiding in assessing the impact of changes to algorithms, components, and protocols on AI system performance.

➁ The tool helps align hardware design with training algorithms, improving overall system performance by integrating training workloads from large language models (LLMs) and other AI models.

➂ KAI Data Center Builder allows AI operators, cloud providers, and infrastructure vendors to test realistic workloads in lab environments, validate new AI cluster designs, refine partitioning strategies, and optimize performance before full deployment.

➀ U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to create the United States Investment Accelerator Office;

➁ The office aims to negotiate better deals for taxpayers;

➂ There are concerns about the impact on existing contracts and awards.