Charged nanoparticles linked to higher fish embryo mortality - Plastic contamination in freshwater ecosystems continues to rise, resulting in micro- and nanoparticle accumulation in the aquatic environment. A new study by an aquatic ecology group at the University of Eastern Finland ...
Embedded: VCSBC EvoCam promises embedded vision integration - Vision Components is presenting its VCSBC EvoCam at Embedded World 2026. For use in smart devices and industrial applications, the camera system runs on a MediaTek Genio 510 processor. Described as an “all-in-one intelligent board-level camera”, the idea is to ease configurability. Numerous image...
Backside Power Delivery Creates Fab Tool, Thermal Dissipation Barriers - Moving the power delivery network to the backside of a chip reduces congestion, but it introduces new challenges for fabs. The post Backside Power Delivery Creates Fab Tool, Thermal Dissipation Barriers appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering .
SAW filters made simple: A quick front-end primer - Surface acoustic wave (SAW) filters exploit the piezoelectric effect to convert electrical signals into acoustic waves and back again. The post SAW filters made simple: A quick front-end primer appeared first on EDN .
SK Group chairman Chey meets US tech leaders to secure core AI chip supply chain - SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won recently traveled to the US for a series of high-level meetings with CEOs from Nvidia, Broadcom, Microsoft, Meta, and Google. The strategic focus extends beyond expanding high-bandwidth memory (HBM) sales; it aims for a head start in the design phase collaboration for next-generation...
Tech sector braces for Trump's 10% tariff reset - Global technology supply chains are facing renewed uncertainty after US President Donald Trump announced a temporary 10% tariff on most imports, days after the Supreme Court of struck down his earlier tariff framework.
Discipline Will Keep Memory Market Tight - Memory makers are wary of a post-AI bust, which will restrain their supply of DRAM. The post Discipline Will Keep Memory Market Tight appeared first on EE Times .
Nanoscale MoS₂-based Memristors Integrated into CMOS Microchips - A new technical paper, “Integration of Low-Voltage Nanoscale MoS2 Memristors on CMOS Microchips” was published by RWTH Aachen and Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH. Abstract “2D materials (2DMs) are gaining increased attention for applications such as advanced electronics and neuromorphic computing...
[Insights] AI-Driven Memory Boom Ripples Through Hardware Markets, From Price Hikes to Product Delays - Rising memory prices have triggered a series of unusual phenomena across the industry. According to a column by Zhu Xi on TechNews, prices have been climbing since last year, driven by strong demand from AI servers and data centers. Beyond the expected drag on PC shipments this year, the near-runawa......
Danisense aims DN1000ID-CP02 at precision current-sensing applications - Danisense is extending the range of its DN1000ID current transducers with the DN1000ID-CP02 model. The high precision DC current transducer (DCCT) is capable of measuring currents up to 1500A, with continuous measurement of 1000A. This is with a linearity error of less than 1ppm, says the company. An...
Smarter ECOs: Inside Easy-Logic’s ASIC Optimization Engine - Easy-Logic Technology Ltd. is a specialized Electronic Design Automation (EDA) company focused on solving one of the most complex and time-sensitive challenges in semiconductor design: functional Engineering Change Orders (ECOs). Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Hong Kong, the company has built its...
US tariffs declared illegal but new ones imposed - The US Supreme Court has declared illegal US tariffs imposed under the Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) but has left the question of refunds of the $175 billion so far collected to be decided by the lower courts. IEEPA tariffs account for about 60% of all the tariffs – the others remain in place....
Electrical Model of the Bitflip in SRAM Under Laser Illumination Simulating Laser Fault Injection - A new technical paper, “Electrical modelisation of a bitflip in SRAM cell memory induced by laser fault injection,” was published by researchers at Univ Rennes, CNRS, IETR. Abstract “An electrical model of the bitflip in SRAM under laser illumination simulating laser fault injection is proposed....
India advances OSAT project as Tata wafer fab faces timeline uncertainty - India's semiconductor drive is advancing unevenly, with quicker momentum in packaging and testing but mounting timeline risks in wafer fabrication, underscoring both progress and structural gaps as New Delhi seeks a larger role in global chip supply chains.
Exploring materials at the atomic scale - The X-ray diffraction and imaging facility at MIT.nano adds a new tool to support research in a wide variety of disciplines.
Chip Industry Week in Review - ISSCC research blitz; $50M for agentic AI; 3D interconnects tool; Ultra Ethernet security; Watt's Law and power supply ceiling; Intel-Google security stress test; heat techniques; chip architectures at the edge; ChipPath career program. The post Chip Industry Week in Review appeared first on Semiconductor...
CEO Interview with Aftkhar Aslam of yieldWerx - Aftkhar Aslam is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of yieldWerx and a semiconductor industry veteran with more than 30 years of experience spanning manufacturing, test engineering, yield management, IP strategy, and enterprise digital transformation.
[Blog] Optimizing FPGA Design Simulation Workflow with QuestaSim qrun - FPGA development moves fast, and your verification flow and simulations need to keep up. Long compile times, manual setup steps, and constant design changes can easily slow momentum when you are trying to iterate fast. Before a design ever reaches hardware, you need absolute confidence that it behaves...
Scientists Build Tiny Light Racetracks That Could Revolutionize Sensors - Scientists have built tiny “light racetracks” that could supercharge the next generation of sensors and photonic devices. Researchers at the University of Colorado at Boulder have developed high-performance optical microresonators that could help power a new generation of advanced sensors. A microresonator...
TEMC CNS to resume precursor supply to SK Hynix - TEMC CNS, formerly Oceanbridge, is expected to resume supply of precursors used in chip production to SK Hynix soon, TheElec has learned.The long-time supplier to the South Korean chipmaker halted supply in September last year due to a fire.TEMC CNS has started preparation to restart supply of titan
CEO Interview with Juniyali Nauriyal of Photonect - Juniyali Nauriyal is the CEO and Co-Founder of Photonect , a photonics startup focused on commercializing advanced fiber-to-chip attachment technologies. Juniyali is the co-inventor of Photonect’s core technology, which forms the foundation of the company. As CEO, she leads Photonect in translating...
India Deep Tech Alliance Pledges $2.5B in Investment - India’s deep-tech funding accelerates, but questions linger over defensible, globally scalable product innovation. The post India Deep Tech Alliance Pledges $2.5B in Investment appeared first on EE Times .
Moon Photonics: moving towards large-scale quantum photonics - Moon Photonics, a CEA-Leti spin-off launched in January 2026, designs photodetectors with record-breaking sensitivity. Although the start-up intends to offer quantum applications by 2030, it will be launching a first generation of infrared detection components in 2027.
Burning power lines - A recent powerline fire due to potentially flammable aged insulation that allowed for high winds to bring the wires into contact and spark. The post Burning power lines appeared first on EDN .
