Recent #electronics news in the semiconductor industry

about 2 months ago

➀ Nathan Richardson, a UKESF Scholar and student at the University of Surrey, has achieved notable accomplishments in robotics and electronics.

➁ His final year project involved creating a robotic submersible for ecological research, using a Raspberry Pi and node.js for control.

➂ During his placement year at Infineon Technologies, he worked as a verification engineer, developing tests for a register block within the system.

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7 months ago
➀ Signal Integrity (SI) issues in PCB and package design; ➁ Waveform distortions and time delays; ➂ Types of signal integrity problems like overshoot and ISI; ➃ Transmission line modeling and microstrip/stripline examples; ➄ Minimizing discontinuities and managing reflections; ➅ Mitigating crosstalk and via performance; ➆ Timing and skew considerations in high-speed digital designs.
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7 months ago
➀ Concerns over the impact of the U.S. presidential election and the ongoing chip war between China and the U.S. are likely to decrease China's semiconductor equipment spending to below USD 40 billion in 2025. ➁ The tension is expected to affect the global semiconductor supply chain. ➃ The situation highlights the importance of domestic semiconductor manufacturing capabilities.
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7 months ago
➀ South Korea's semiconductor industry is facing increasing pressure from Taiwan's aggressive R&D efforts; ➁ The report from Business Korea suggests that South Korea's labor regulations may weaken its competitiveness in the semiconductor sector; ➂ The intensifying competition in the industry may impact the global semiconductor landscape.
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9 months ago
1. TSUKUMO, under the Yamada Denki brand, has released two new models of creator-focused PCs equipped with the latest Ryzen 9000 series processors. 2. The new models feature improved performance over the previous generation, with enhancements in branch prediction accuracy and latency. 3. The PCs come with ASUS TUF GAMING B650-PLUS WIFI motherboards, 32GB of memory, 1TB M.2 NVMe SSDs (PCIe 4.0 compatible), GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER graphics cards, 850W 80PLUS Gold power supplies, and Windows 11 Home. Prices start at 329,800 yen for the Ryzen 7 9700X model and 399,800 yen for the Ryzen 9 9950X model.
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9 months ago
1. JAPANNEXT has launched two new monitors: a 29-inch ultrawide model (JN-IPS292WFHD) and a 31.5-inch 4K model (JN-IPS315UHDR-C90W-HSP); 2. Both monitors feature blue light and flicker reduction, support FreeSync, and include a gaming mode; 3. The JN-IPS292WFHD offers a 2560x1080 resolution with a 75Hz refresh rate and a 14ms response time, while the JN-IPS315UHDR-C90W-HSP supports 4K resolution with HDR, a 60Hz refresh rate, and a 7ms response time.
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2 months ago

➀ A research team at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) has developed an e-skin that detects and tracks magnetic fields with high precision.

➁ The technology is designed to be light, transparent, and permeable, mimicking the human skin's interactions with the brain.

➂ The e-skin uses a magnetosensitive layer as a global sensor to localize magnetic signals and is capable of reconstructing signals similar to how the human brain processes touch.

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2 months ago

➀ A research team led by the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) has developed an electronic skin capable of sensing and tracking magnetic fields with a single global sensor. This technology could enable new applications in virtual reality and underwater smartphone interaction.

➁ The e-skin is lightweight, transparent, and breathable, imitating the interaction between real skin and the brain. It uses a magnetosensitive functional layer as a global sensor surface, improving energy efficiency and mimicking real skin's functionality.

➂ The technology uses tomography, a method also used in medical MRI or CT scans, to reconstruct the position of signals, making it suitable for applications in robotics and human-machine interaction.

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2 months ago

➀ Same Sky’s Interconnect Group has introduced new USB Type-C plug models (UP20, UP31, UP32) supporting USB standards from 2.0 to 3.2 Gen 2, enabling high-speed data transfer up to 10 Gbps and power delivery up to 150W.

➁ These connectors feature a wide operating temperature range (-30°C to 125°C), multiple mounting styles, and a durable design capable of up to 10,000 mating cycles, making them suitable for industrial, automotive, and consumer applications.

➂ Pricing starts at $0.73 per unit for orders of 100 pieces, with bulk order inquiries handled directly by the company or its distribution partners.

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2 months ago

➀ Renesas Electronics Corporation has launched all-in-one solutions for managing lithium-ion battery packs in consumer products such as e-bikes, vacuum cleaners, robotics, and drones. These solutions, known as R-BMS F, come with pre-validated firmware that reduces the learning curve for developers and enables faster design of safe and power-efficient battery management systems.

➁ The R-BMS F solutions integrate fuel gauge ICs, a microcontroller, an analog battery front-end, pre-programmed firmware, software, development tools, and full documentation. Evaluation kits are now available for shipping.

➂ One major challenge in designing advanced power management solutions is the complexity of firmware development and validation. Renesas's R-BMS F system eliminates this process and offers market-ready power solutions that do not require specialized technical knowledge of MCU programming or advanced battery management design.

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2 months ago

➀ Researchers from the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) have developed a thin solid electrolyte membrane using a dry process. This membrane is significantly thinner than traditional solid electrolyte membranes, enhancing energy density while reducing battery size.

➁ The new membrane is achieved by fibrillating binder materials under mechanical shear force, resulting in a thickness of just 18µm. This compares favorably to the 1 mm thick membranes commonly used today.

➂ ETRI plans to further optimize ion conductivity and electrode interface stability. Preliminary tests using a pouch-type cell show promising results, indicating potential for commercial application.

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2 months ago

➀ JAE has introduced WP11 and WP12 Series connectors, designed for small devices like smartphones and wearables, featuring a 0.4 mm pitch and 0.7 mm stacking height, supporting up to 15A of current.

➁ The WP11 Series provides 1.25 times the current compared to the WP10 Series with enhanced robustness, while the WP12 Series offers a more compact design with a higher retention force.

➂ Key features include improved workability, high reliability with two-point contact, and a seamless guide structure for durability and smooth mating.

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3 months ago

➀ EMO.energy is seeking an Electrical Technician Intern for a 6-month position in Bengaluru, focusing on EV technology and infrastructure.

➁ The role involves supporting the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, as well as testing and troubleshooting electrical components.

➂ Candidates should have a diploma in Electrical Engineering or a related field, along with basic knowledge of electrical systems and strong problem-solving skills.

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