Linking nanotechnology and sustainability - The path towards high technology readiness levels in nanotechnology research and development goes through the sustainability route.
North East Space Communications Accelerator distributes £340K funding - The North East Space Communications Accelerator (NESCA) has awarded its first round of innovation funding to seven projects. The organisation has distributed £340,000 across seven space communications and technology projects. Being developed in the North East, the projects range from tracking space debris...
Hardware security to bolster interconnect IPs for SoCs, chiplets - NoC supplier Arteris’ acquisition of hardware security specialist Cycuity will help chip designers improve data movement security. The post Hardware security to bolster interconnect IPs for SoCs, chiplets appeared first on EDN .
[News] SK hynix Reportedly Places HBM4 TC Bonder Order With ASMPT Amid Hanmi–Hanwha Patent Clash - As SK hynix pushes ahead with HBM4 production, attention is turning to TC bonder suppliers. According to The Elec, citing sources, SK hynix has placed a new order for thermal compression (TC) bonders with Singapore-based ASMPT to support HBM4 manufacturing. The order reportedly comes amid an ongoing......
Cell-free immuno-profiling on a genetically programmed biochip - A microfluidic-free platform of miniaturized compartments displays on-chip-synthesized antigen gradients for quantitative epitope mapping of monoclonal antibodies and profiling of human sera and of human receptor–viral antigen interactions.
Bonded SOI and C-SOI® wafers support high-precision medical MEMS - Medical MEMS devices require extreme precision, compact size, low power consumption, and long-term reliability. Okmetic’s Bonded SOI and Cavity SOI (C-SOI®) wafers meet these demands by providing an advanced, electrically isolated platform for high-performance sensing and efficient device integration....
Superhuman AI for Design Verification, Delivered at Scale - There is a new breed of EDA emerging. Until recently, EDA tools were focused on building better chips, faster and with superior quality of results. Part of that process is verifying and debugging the resultant design. Thanks to ubiquitous AI workloads and multi-chip architectures, the data to be verified...
Photronics Reports Full Year and Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results - BROOKFIELD, Conn. , Dec. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Photronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAB), a worldwide leader in photomask technologies and solutions, today reported financial results for its full year and fourth...
Rapidus secures Canon, SoftBank backing for 2nm chip ambitions - Canon has reportedly entered final negotiations to invest in a state-backed chipmaker, while SoftBank prepares to increase its financial support, marking a significant step in Japan's bid to revitalize its semiconductor industry. Kyodo News reported that the funding aims to support mass production of...
[News] TSMC Reportedly Weighs Shifting Kumamoto 2nd Plant from 6nm/7nm to 4nm Amid AI Demand - TSMC is reportedly reassessing its strategy in Japan amid surging AI demand. According to Nikkei, the company is considering shifting its second Japan fab toward producing more advanced chips than originally planned. As the report highlights, TSMC is weighing a move to 4nm production at the second p......
Femtosecond lasers push the limits of nanostructures for thermal engineering - Femtosecond laser-induced periodic surface structures can be used to control thermal conductivity in thin film solids, report researchers from Japan. Their innovative method, which leverages high-speed laser ablation, produces ...
Huawei and YMTC expand into South Korea’s consumer SSD market following Micron’s exit - Huawei is moving to capitalize on a tightening consumer solid-state drive (SSD) market in South Korea, introducing new products this month as established suppliers raise prices and Micron prepares to exit the segment. The shift, driven by surging demand for enterprise products supporting artificial intelligence...
Applied Materials Announces Cash Dividend - SANTA CLARA, Calif. , Dec. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Materials, Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.46 per share payable on the company’s common stock. The dividend is payable on March 12, 2026 to shareholders of record as of Feb....
Industry’s First End-to-End eUSB2V2 Demo for Edge AI and AI PCs at CES - Since their debut in 2023, AI PCs have taken the market by storm. Gartner projects that 77 million AI PCs will ship in 2025, representing 31% of the worldwide PC market, and growing to a 55% market share in 2026. …
High-Power Vortex Lasers Could Transform Manufacturing and Imaging - A major European research effort is beginning as Tampere University leads a €4.4 million Doctoral Network focused on high-power optical vortices, a form of twisting light with remarkable potential. The HiPOVor initiative will train 15 doctoral researchers to develop, amplify, and apply these structured...
Powering the Future of Robotics: How Qorvo Accelerates Smarter, More Efficient Systems - The rapid growth of the global robotics industry is driving demand for smarter, more efficient and highly adaptable systems that can operate across diverse industrial, commercial and military environments. This paper highlights how advanced RF connectivity and power management technologies address critical...
tinyCore Board Teaches Core Microcontroller Concepts - Looking for an educational microcontroller board to get you or a loved one into electronics? Consider the tinyCore – a small and nifty hexagon-shaped ESP32 board by [MR. INDUSTRIES], simplified …read more
£850,000 for no-metal flow battery spin-out - Cambridge University spin-out Kodiaq Technologies has pulled in £850,000 towards developing its organic electrolytes for metal-free flow batteries. The money comes from “over twenty high-net-worth investors”, according to the company. Kodiaq intends its electrolytes to displace vanadium and lithium-based...
MOSFETs bring 750-V capability to TOLL package - Rohm’s SCT40xxDLL series of SiC MOSFETs in TOLL packages delivers high power handling despite its compact, low-profile form factor. The post MOSFETs bring 750-V capability to TOLL package appeared first on EDN .
[Blog] Lattice MachXO4: Designed for Longevity, Engineered for Innovation - The Lattice Mach™ brand of FPGAs has long set the standard for performance, flexibility, and efficiency in board control and security applications. With the launch of the new Lattice MachXO4™ FPGA family, Lattice is redefining what’s possible for control and connectivity in next-generation systems,...
BYD's Disclosure May Signal a New Phase for Solid-State Batteries - BYD's recent disclosure via its FinDreams Battery website marks a visible inflection point for solid-state batteries (SSBs): the technology is moving from quiet development into structured demonstration timelines and supply-chain repositioning, with distinct materials choices that diverge from other leading...
How Demcon deflates the space junk problem - Space debris is the new plastic soup. ESA has calculated that millions of pieces of junk are flying around in space, creating new debris with each collision. Demcon High-Tech Systems is developing a passive deorbiter: a lightweight, inflatable sail that increases drag at the end of a mission and allows...
The New Era of Silicon: Collaboration Over Competition with PDF Solutions CEO John Kibarian - We all know that the semiconductor industry has always been fiercely competitive, but what if the key to its next great leap isn’t competition, but collaboration ? My podcast guest, John Kibarian, President and CEO of PDF Solutions, believes that for the industry to keep pace with demand and complexity,...
Podcast EP322: A Wide-Ranging and Colorful Conversation with Mahesh Tirupattur - Daniel is joined by Mahesh Tirupattur, chief executive officer at Analog Bits . Mahesh leads strategic planning to develop and implement Analog Bits’ vision and mission of enabling the silicon digital world with interfacing IP to the analog world. Additionally, Mahesh oversees all aspects of Analog...
Global Drone Market to Reach More Than US$140 Billion by 2036 - Drones have transitioned from experimental tools into essential infrastructure across agriculture, logistics, energy, security, and public-sector operations. According to the newly released IDTechEx report "Drones Market 2026-2036: Technologies, Markets, and Opportunities", the global drone market, including...
Broadcom confirms fifth ASIC customer as custom AI chip business doubles - Broadcom is rapidly scaling its custom AI chip business, with CEO Hock Tan detailing a US$73 billion AI backlog, major new ASIC customers, and multi-billion-dollar XPU orders. The company expects to accelerate AI revenue through fiscal year 2026 as hyperscalers expand large-scale model training and inference...
Thermal Management System Architectures for BEVs (UIUC, Ford, Kyushu Univ.) - A new technical paper titled “Automated Enumeration of Reconfigurable Architectures for Thermal Management Systems in Battery Electric Vehicles” was published by researchers at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Ford Motor Company, and Kyushu University. Abstract “As the automotive industry...
Building Resilient Infrastructure to Better Serve Our Customers - Building Resilient Infrastructure to Better Serve Our Customers: A Vision from Abhijeet Bhandare “Our digital transformation is about one thing: being the most reliable, innovative partner for our customers.” – Abhijeet...
Expect Incredible Awards 2025: This Year’s Best MediaTek-Powered Devices - Every year, MediaTek powers over two billion devices that make life smarter and more connected. From smartphones to smart home devices and networking solutions, MediaTek-powered products are pushing the limits of what technology can do. These devices provide incredible technology experiences with...
SK Hynix places HBM4 TC bonder order on ASMPT amid dispute between Korean suppliers - South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix has placed a new order for thermal compression (TC) bonders on Singapore’s ASMPT for the production of HBM4, the latest high-bandwidth memory (HBM), TheElec has learned.This new order comes amid a heated dispute over patents between SK Hynix’s other TC bonder supplier...
Professor Cyril Hilsum recognised with Lifetime Achievement Award - At the Electronics Weekly Elektra Awards 2025, the entire ballroom of the Hilton Bankside rose to its feet in a standing ovation as Professor Cyril Hilsum accepted the Lifetime Achievement Award. Professor Hilsum was recognised for his lengthy career achievements and his contribution to the electronics...
New nanomagnet production process improves efficiency and cuts costs - Researchers at HZDR have partnered with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim, and the Institute of Nuclear Physics in the Polish Academy of Sciences to develop a method that facilitates the manufacture ...
Can You Hear Me Now (With My 21st Century Studio-Quality MEMS Microphone)? - In England in 1969, what’s now known as British Telecom (BT) didn’t exist. In those days of yore, UK telecommunications (including telephones, exchanges, wiring, and equipment) were operated by the Post Office Telecommunications Department, which was part of the General Post Office (GPO). The unabridged...
Neways absorbs Philips Micro Devices - Neways has announced the acquisition of Philips Micro Devices, a specialist in high-end, low-volume microelectronics assembly.
Melexis Brings Micropower to Linear Hall Devices in Gaming, IoT and Industrial - Melexis unveils the MLX90296, a micropower linear Hall-effect sensor using less than 5 µA at 100 Hz. With digital filtering and multiple pre-configured variants, it offers short lead times and fits many battery powered uses such as keyboards and controllers.
