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Recent #broadband news in the semiconductor industry

azonano
7 months ago

Breakthrough in Broadband Photodetectors: Nanomaterial Gii Could Bring Faster Broadband and Higher Quality Medical Imaging

➀ Gii, a nanomaterial, is found to be highly detective in broadband photodetectors, potentially leading to faster fiber optic networks, more detailed medical imaging, and better environmental monitoring; ➁ The research suggests Gii can replace multiple materials, reducing costs and improving device designs; ➂ Gii's versatile applications include telecommunications, medical diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and more.
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electronicsweekly
9 months ago

Telesat gets government funding for Lightspeed broadband constellation

➀ Telesat has completed government funding for its Lightspeed LEO broadband satellite constellation. The investment is a significant step towards the deployment of the network, which aims to provide high-speed internet globally. ➁ The funding includes loans from the Canadian and Quebec governments, with the Canadian loan amounting to CAD 2.14 billion. ➂ Telesat plans to launch the first of its Lightspeed satellites in mid-2026, competing with services like SpaceX's Starlink.
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electronicsweekly
9 months ago

Q2 broadband access equipment market revenue down 8% y-o-y

➀ The Q2 2024 revenue for broadband access equipment sales fell 8% year-over-year (y-o-y) to $4.2 billion; ➁ Cable operators are experiencing reduced subscriber growth due to competition from fiber ISPs and fixed wireless providers; ➂ Total PON equipment spending declined by 6% from Q2 2023, primarily due to a 18% decrease in spending on PON OLTs; ➃ Spending on fixed wireless CPE increased by 32% Y/Y, driven by strong growth in 5G Sub-6 GHz unit shipments in North America.
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