This week, at the 2021 International Electron Devices Meeting (IEEE IEDM 2021), imec, the research and innovation center in nanoelectronics and digital technologies, presents the successful co-integration of high-performance Schottky barrier diodes and depletion-mode HEMTs on a p-GaN HEMT-based 200V GaN-on-SOI smart power integrated circuits (ICs) platform developed on 200mm substrates.
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IAR Systems Appoints Richard Lind as CEO
Richard Lind has been a board member of I.A.R. Systems Group AB since 2019 and is a former CTO of the Internet of Things (IoT) at Microsoft.
First System on Chip Developed in a Pioneering Project Between Tampere University, Finland, and Companies
The first System on Chip (SoC) developed by the Finnish SoC Hub consortium has been taped out. The project partners will focus next on improving the design, automation and performance of the SoC.
Global Semiconductor Alliance Announces Recipients of its Annual Awards
For over a quarter century, the Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA) Awards have recognized the achievements of top performing semiconductor companies in several categories ranging from outstanding leadership to financial accomplishments, as well as overall respect within the industry.
STMicroelectronics Drives the Future of EVs and Industrial Applications with New Silicon-Carbide Devices
ST’s latest-generation silicon-carbide (SiC) power devices extend leadership in performance and reliability for e-mobility and energy-efficient industry.
Weebit Nano and CEA-Leti Undertake Environmental Initiative
Weebit Nano Limited, a developer of next-generation memory technologies for the global semiconductor industry, and CEA-Leti, a nanotechnology research institute, are undertaking an environmental initiative that will analyse the environmental impact of Weebit’s Resistive Random-Access Memory (ReRAM) technology compared to other non-volatile memory (NVM) technologies.
Where are the Real Opportunities for the EDA Industry? AI, ML and DL Hold the Answers
But these terms are used interchangeably, which may create additional challenges.
BMW Group Signs Agreement with Inova Semiconductor and GlobalFoundries to Secure Supply
The BMW Group is exploring new ways of working with suppliers and, in the case of strategically important components, becoming more closely involved in the supplier network.
Reimagining Simulation Essential to Create Advanced Chip Designs. But How?
Past efforts to accelerate simulation with special-purpose hardware have repeatedly fallen behind the ever-improving performance of general-purpose computers, enabled by Moore’s Law. But Moore’s Law is ending, and the time is right to fundamentally rethink simulation algorithms, methodologies, and computational strategies.
Gartner Predicts Chip Shortages Will Drive 50% of the Top 10 Automotive OEMs to Design Their Own Chips by 2025
By 2025, chip shortages and trends such as electrification and autonomy will drive 50% of the top 10 automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to design their own chips, according to Gartner, Inc. As a result, it will give them control over their product roadmap and supply chains.
