Researchers have found a new method to induce the piezoelectric effect in materials that are otherwise not piezoelectric. It can pave the way for new uses and more environmentally friendly materials.
MEMS
STMicroelectronics’ “Intelligent Sensor Processing Unit” Integrates Brains into Sensors to Launch Onlife Era
STMicroelectronics, a manufacturer of Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS), today announced the launch of the Intelligent Sensor Processing Unit (ISPU) that combines a Digital Signal Processor (DSP) suited to run AI algorithms and MEMS sensor on the same silicon.
Orca Systems Announces World’s First Fully Integrated SoC Solution for Direct-to-Satellite IoT Connectivity
Orca Systems, a fabless semiconductor company, today announced its first wireless system-on-chip (SoC) solution for the satellite Internet of Things (IoT), the ORC3990.
Surging Automotive Semiconductor Industry to Grow at 12.3% CAGR through 2025
The automotive semiconductor industry is set to surge at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.3% through 2025 on the heels of a strong comeback from the pandemic, according to a new report from Omdia.
Ambiq Appoints Paul Rolls as Chief Revenue Officer
Ambiq, a developer of ultra-low power semiconductor platforms and solutions for battery-powered IoT endpoint devices, today announced the appointment of Paul Rolls as its first Chief Revenue Officer.
KIOXIA Celebrates 35th Anniversary of Invention of NAND Flash Memory
KIOXIA America, Inc. today announced that it has reached a new milestone – 2022 marks the 35th anniversary of the company’s invention of NAND flash memory.
NGI Advances Graphene Spintronics as 1D Contacts Improve Mobility in Nano-Scale Devices
Researchers at The University of Manchester may have cleared a significant hurdle on the path to quantum computing, demonstrating step-change improvements in the spin transport characteristics of nanoscale graphene-based electronic devices.
Dongguk University Researchers Design a Neuromorphic Device Resembling Human Brain
Scientists at Dongguk University have designed a novel optoelectronic device with a dual function of memory storage as well as processing.
Global Semiconductor Sales, Units Shipped Reach All-Time Highs in 2021 as Industry Ramps Up Production Amid Shortage
Industry sold 1.15 trillion semiconductors totaling $555.9 billion in 2021, both records.
Embedded Non-Volatile Memory Market Size Worth $2,406M by 2028
The embedded non-volatile memory market size is projected to reach $2,406.26 million by 2028 from $82.94 million in 2021; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 61.8% from 2021 to 2028.
