The MIPI Alliance, an international organization that develops interface specifications for mobile and mobile-influenced industries, today announced major enhancements to MIPI Camera Serial Interface-2 (MIPI CSI-2), the most widely used camera specification in mobile and other markets.
Catherine Failliet, Seasoned Industry Leader in Water and Energy Industries, Joins Kerlink’s Board of Directors
Kerlink, a specialist in solutions dedicated to the Internet of Things (IoT), today announced Catherine Failliet’s appointment to its board of directors. Failliet brings more than 25 years of senior executive experience in business development and project management in water and energy systems and smart-city programs to Kerlink’s board.
Toshiba Memory Today Rebrands As “Kioxia”
Kioxia Holdings Corporation, formerly Toshiba Memory Holdings Corporation, today announced that it is officially operating under its new corporate identity, effective immediately.
SEMI, Taiwan Government Team to Connect Global Green Energy Supply Chain at Energy Taiwan
Energy Taiwan, the largest renewable energy event in Taiwan connecting the global green energy supply chain, will gather more than 60 experts from industry, government and academia for insights on the latest technologies and business opportunities in solar photovoltaic, offshore wind power, hydrogen energy, smart energy storage, and green finance and insurance.
SEMICON Japan 2019 to Spotlight Smart Technology, Innovation, Promise of Smarter World
Spanning the entire electronics value chain, SEMICON Japan 2019 will gather industry visionaries to explore strategies for creating an even smarter world as the event sets its sights on the latest developments and trends in robotics, 5G mobile communications, Smart Manufacturing, Smart cars and other Smart applications. December 11-13 at Tokyo Big Sight in Tokyo, SEMICON Japan is the largest and most influential exhibition in Japan for the electronics manufacturing supply chain. Registration for SEMICON Japan 2019 is now open.
Plasma-Therm Announces Cooperation with Everspin Technologies Inc.
Everspin Technologies, Inc. has entered into an agreement with Plasma-Therm, allowing Everspin to use the 8-inch Pinnacle Ion Beam Etch System for advanced STT-MRAM materials and etch development in conjunction with their Chandler 8-inch facility.
Alertgy and Okmetic Oy Win for Top MEMS and Imaging Sensors Innovations at Technology Summit
SEMI today announced Alertgy and Okmetic Oy as winners of the SEMI MEMS & Imaging Sensors SummitTechnology Showcase. The Alertgy non-invasive glucose monitor was crowned the best imaging technology, and the Okmetic Oy silicon substrate manufacturing platform was the winning MEMS technology. Attendees voted for the top technology in each category among 10 finalists selected by a committee of industry experts.
Mitsubishi Electric Develops Trench-type SiC-MOSFET with Unique Electric-field-limiting Structure
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced today that it has developed a trench-type silicon-carbide (SiC) metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET) with a unique electric-field-limiting structure for a power semiconductor device that achieves a world-leading specific on-resistance of 1.84 mΩ (milliohms) cm2 and a breakdown voltage of over 1,500 V.
Gartner Says Global Device Shipments Will Decline 3.7% in 2019
Worldwide shipments of devices — PCs, tablets and mobile phones — will decline 3.7% in 2019, according to the latest forecast from Gartner, Inc. Gartner estimates there are more than 5 billion mobile phones used around the world. After years of growth, the worldwide smartphone market has reached a tipping point. Sales of smartphones will decline by 3.2% in 2019, which would be the worst decline the category has seen.
MEMS & Sensors Executive Congress Technology Showcase Finalists Highlight Innovations in Automotive, Biomedical and Consumer Electronics
Highlighting the world’s first DNA search engine, 4D LiDAR for autonomous vehicles, wearable biosensors for healthcare and other innovations, MEMS & Sensors Industry Group, a SEMI Strategic Association Partner, today announced Technology Showcase finalists for the 15thannual MEMS & Sensors Executive Congress (MSEC), October 22-24, 2019 at Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa in Coronado, Calif.
