Only time will tell if it worsens the existing strains on the semiconductor supply chain.
MEMS
Intel to Acquire Granulate
Intel Corporation today announced an agreement to acquire Granulate Cloud Solutions Ltd., an Israel-based developer of real-time continuous optimization software.
PC Monitor Shipments Reached a Nine-Year High in 2021, but Slowdown Expected Ahead, According to IDC
The global PC monitor market continued its quarterly decline in the fourth quarter of 2021 (4Q21) with unit shipments shrinking 5.2% compared to the same quarter in 2020.
Qualcomm Ramps Up Hiring in Hyderabad, Observes GlobalData
Following the news that American multinational firm Qualcomm plans to open its second largest facility outside of the US, in Hyderabad, India, and provide employment for around 8,700 people.

Analog Market Momentum to Continue Throughout 2022
Market forecast of 12% growth in 2022 follows historic 30% jump in analog sales in 2021.
Pusan National University Scientists Review Latest Progress in Wearable Energy Harvesting and Storage
Pusan National University scientists take stock of the latest developments in energy harvesting and storage technology for wearable devices, with a focus on nanomaterials and their assembly into various macroscale structures.
Semtech’s LoRa Devices and the LoRaWAN Standard Serve as “IoT Backbone” of New Vutility Energy Monitoring System
Semtech Corporation announced its collaboration with Vutility, provider of real-time, high-resolution, energy monitoring solutions – enabling businesses to optimize their energy consumption and improve operational efficiencies.
OQmented Opens US Office in Silicon Valley
The technology leader in MEMS-based AR/VR-display and 3D sensing solutions reacts to growing demand and establishes regional presence in North America for close proximity to customers and partners.
CEA and Startup C12 Join Forces to Develop Next-Generation Quantum Computers with Multi-Qubit Chips at Wafer Scale
CEA, a French key player in research, development and innovation, and C12 Quantum Electronics, a startup focused on developing the next-generation of quantum computers using carbon nanotubes, today announced a partnership to produce the first multi-qubit chips at wafer scale.
STMicroelectronics’ 50W GaN Converter Enables High-Efficiency Power Designs in Consumer and Industrial Applications
The STMicroelectronics VIPerGaN50 simplifies building single-switch flyback converters up to 50 Watts and integrates a 650V gallium-nitride (GaN) power transistor for superior energy efficiency and miniaturization.