➀ Infineon reported Q2 (fiscal Q3) revenue of €3.704 billion and a profit of €668 million with an 18% margin;

➁ The company forecasts FY2025 revenue at ~€14.6 billion (slight YoY decline), with adjusted gross margin ≥40% and high-teens profit margin;

➂ Strategic focus includes acquiring Marvell’s Automotive Ethernet business, targeting AI data centers, energy infrastructure, and humanoid robots amid ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties.

➀ The Hochschule Coburg’s "inAdditiv" project assists SMEs in adopting smart factory technologies like AI, sensors, and digital twins to enhance sustainability and production efficiency;

➁ It focuses on four areas: energy-efficient production systems, autonomous automation, immersive AI-driven technologies, and intelligent additive manufacturing, showcasing solutions through a demonstrator platform;

➂ Funded by the EU and Bavaria, the initiative collaborates with regional partners, particularly in automotive-impacted areas, to strengthen local innovation and align with EU low-carbon economic strategies.

➀ Weebit Nano, an Australian embedded NVM specialist, expects to tape out its ReRAM test chip with onsemi by end of 2025 for high-temperature automotive and industrial applications;

➁ The company collaborates with DB HiTek to qualify its ReRAM IP in a 130nm BCD process, targeting automotive, AI, and power management markets;

➂ Secured its first U.S. product customer for security applications and reports A$1.4 million in customer receipts with ongoing engagements with over a dozen foundries and IDMs.

➀ The article explores the challenge design engineers face in balancing connectivity and security, using vehicle access systems as a case study;

➁ Bluetooth Channel Sounding technology is highlighted as a potential solution for secure proximity-based systems, but faces real-world hurdles like smartphone compatibility and latency issues;

➂ Key lessons include prioritizing user-centric design, addressing security vulnerabilities early, and ensuring reliability in complex connected ecosystems.

➀ The HiQ-CARB project developed sustainable conductive additives (carbon nanotubes and bio-based acetylene black) to reduce CO₂ emissions in lithium-ion batteries, replacing fossil-based materials;

➁ The additives improved battery performance, reduced material usage, and were validated in production by partners like Fraunhofer ISC and CustomCells, enabling lighter and more cost-effective batteries;

➂ Life cycle analysis confirmed a 50% lower CO₂ footprint compared to conventional methods, supporting Europe's transition to eco-friendly battery manufacturing and electric mobility.

➀ Fraunhofer IFAM developed dynamic impedance spectroscopy for real-time monitoring of battery status during operation, improving safety and lifespan;

➁ The method enables immediate detection of overheating in electric vehicle batteries and optimizes charging strategies, reducing wear;

➂ Applications extend to renewable energy storage and safety-critical sectors like aviation, supporting diverse battery technologies, including solid-state and sodium-ion.

➀ Fraunhofer IOSB and partners developed an AI system for predicting shared mobility availability, improving intermodal transportation planning with real-time and historical data;

➁ The AI integrates into the GBFS standard, enabling routing apps to offer optimized, eco-friendly route suggestions combining public transit, bikes, and e-scooters;

➂ A public study showed 90% of users find AI predictions helpful, with 20% willing to reduce car usage, highlighting AI's role in advancing sustainable mobility.

➀ The EU-funded HiQ-CARB project developed sustainable conductive additives (carbon nanotubes and acetylene black) for lithium-ion batteries, reducing CO₂ emissions and material usage;

➁ The additives improved battery performance, seamlessly integrated into existing production processes, and demonstrated a 50% lower carbon footprint compared to conventional materials;

➂ Partners like Fraunhofer ISC and CustomCells validated scalability, with life-cycle analysis confirming environmental benefits and Europe’s shift toward greener battery manufacturing.

❶ Kioxia introduces 128GB, 256GB, and 1TB UFS 4.1 embedded flash memory for automotive applications, supporting up to 115°C; 512GB version to follow.

❷ Compliant with AEC-Q100/104 Grade 2 standards, targeting infotainment, ADAS, telematics, and vehicle computers.

❸ Delivers 2.1x sequential read, 2.5x write, and up to 3.7x random write improvements over UFS 3.1.

➀ Toshiba introduced the TLX9165T photoelectric relay with 1.8kV output MOSFETs, targeting 800V battery systems in electric vehicles;

➁ The device features back-to-back MOSFETs for bidirectional switching, ≤600Ω on-resistance (at 12mA/10mA), and an 8mm creepage-distance SO16 package compliant with automotive standards;

➂ It achieves 5kVrms isolation, meets AEC-Q101 and IEC 60664-1 certifications, and is designed for battery management and mechanical relay fault detection.

➀ European semiconductor distribution sales fell 14% YoY in Q2 2025 due to automotive sector decline, with Austria (-36.6%), France (-20%), and Germany (-17%) hit hardest, while Iberia saw a 2.4% rise.

➁ Component categories varied widely: power and programmable logic sales dropped 21%, while sensors/actuators and discrete components grew. IP&E rose 1.43%, driven by circular connectors (+122.7%) and power supplies.

➂ DMASS cites geopolitical tensions and supply chain volatility as key challenges, urging Europe to prioritize nearshoring and AI/IoT innovation to counter industrial stagnation.

➀ Arm's Q1 2026 revenue reached $1.05 billion, with royalty revenue up 25% year-over-year to $585 million, while licensing revenue dipped slightly to $468 million;

➁ Over 70,000 enterprises now use Arm Neoverse chips for AI workloads in data centers, powering platforms like NVIDIA Grace and AWS Graviton, with Arm projecting nearly 50% market share among hyperscalers this year;

➂ Arm launched Zena CSS, a compute subsystem for AI-driven automotive applications, accelerating vehicle development timelines by at least one year, with adoption by Tesla, Mercedes-Benz, and other major automakers.

➀ Socionext licenses aiMotive's aiWare IP and tools to develop chiplet-based SoCs for automotive ADAS;

➁ The collaboration aims to accelerate AI adoption in automotive solutions, integrating energy-efficient neural network accelerators;

➂ Partnership focuses on mass production-ready Custom SoCs with SDK support, enhancing road safety and intelligence.

➀ SkyWater licenses Infineon's mixed-signal ASIC design IP to enable secure U.S.-based manufacturing of high-reliability chips for automotive and defense systems;

➁ The IP, originally developed by Cypress Semiconductor, is validated in automotive-grade applications and will be deployed via SkyWater's S130 platform;

➂ The partnership aims to reduce offshore dependency and accelerate development of complex ASICs through proven IP integration and Technology as a Service (TaaS℠) support.

➀ Magnachip introduces the MDLT080N017RH, an 80V MXT MV MOSFET in a TOLT package with top-side cooling for efficient heat dissipation;

➁ The TOLT package reduces thermal resistance, making it ideal for high thermal demand applications like e-scooters and LEVs;

➂ Applications include e-bikes, power distribution systems, and battery management systems.

➀ Allegro MicroSystems introduces CT4022 and CT4032 current sensors using tunnel magnetoresistance (TMR) technology, offering 500kHz bandwidth and lower noise compared to Hall effect solutions;

➁ Devices provide 1mΩ resistance, support ±12-65A current ranges, and feature different isolation ratings (up to 5kVrms) across two package types (8-pin/16-pin SOIC);

➂ Automotive-grade variants (AEC-Q100) are available, targeting industrial and automotive applications with high precision and temperature stability.

➀ Poland's electronics manufacturing sector is experiencing rapid growth, supported by industrial applications and strategic EU market integration;

➁ Key advantages include cost efficiency, a skilled technical workforce, central European logistics, and investments in Industry 4.0 smart manufacturing;

➂ Future expansion is driven by digital infrastructure upgrades, sustainability initiatives, and Poland's competitiveness as an alternative to Germany and China in electronics assembly.

➀ Researchers at TH Köln developed a swarm-based algorithm to coordinate EV charging, preventing grid overload by utilizing existing infrastructure and real-time grid data.

➁ The system autonomously manages charging stations without central control, optimizing grid capacity while respecting user-defined charging preferences and voltage limits.

➂ Funded by EU and regional grants, the GridMaximizer project plans to expand with energy management for heat pumps and real-world testing with grid operators.

➀ The EU-funded REEsilience project highlights that tapping into low-ESG-risk rare earth deposits (e.g., in Norway, Sweden, and Greenland) can reduce Europe’s reliance on Chinese imports and secure critical materials for green technologies;

➁ Analysis of 149 global rare earth deposits identifies regions with minimal environmental, social, and governance risks, emphasizing opportunities in Scandinavia and partnerships with Canada/Australia;

➂ A system dynamics model predicts supply chain disruptions but shows resilience strategies (recycling, extended product life) can stabilize prices and ensure long-term sustainability.

➀ TH Köln and brehmergroup are developing an AI-based gesture control system with haptic feedback integrated into motorcycle grips, aiming to minimize safety risks from manual device operation;

➁ The system detects gestures (e.g., tapping, swiping) via grip sensors to control functions like call acceptance and turn signals while keeping hands on the handlebars;

➂ The project builds on patented heated grip technology, with potential applications in e-bikes and scooters, supported by €220,000 in government funding until 2026.