GaN Systems announced today the release of the industry’s smallest 100W dual USB-C intelligent PD GaN charger.
Semiconductors
Isolated Gate Driver from STMicroelectronics Safely Controls Silicon-Carbide MOSFETs
Joining STMicroelectronics’ STGAP family of isolated gate drivers, the STGAP2SiCS is optimized for safe control of silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs and operates from a high-voltage rail up to 1200V.
ACM Research Broadens Furnace Semiconductor Equipment Portfolio to Support Additional Logic, Memory and Power Device Manufacturing Processes
Highly configurable dry processing system adds un-doped and doped poly LPCVD, high-temperature oxidation and annealing capabilities.
Samsung and TSMC Seeking to Spend Their Way to Worldwide Domination of Advanced IC Technology
Combined, the two companies are forecast to represent 43% of global semiconductor industry capital spending this year.
James Mitarotonda Joins Rambus Board of Directors
Rambus Inc. today announced that James Mitarotonda joined its Board of Directors as a Class I director with a term expiring at Rambus’ 2022 annual meeting of stockholders.
Catching Electrons in Action in an Antiferromagnetic Nanowire
In a study published in Nano Letters, physicists from Michigan Technological University explore alternative materials to improve capacity and shrink the size of digital data storage technologies. Ranjit Pati, professor of physics at Michigan Tech, led the study and explains the physics behind his team’s new nanowire design.
Boston Semi Equipment Receives Multiple Repeat MEMS Pressure Sensor and High Voltage Power IC Test Handler Orders from Automotive Chip Companies
Boston Semi Equipment announced today it received repeat orders from automotive customers for multiple Zeus gravity test handlers configured for MEMS pressure and high power IC testing applications.
Applied Materials Introduces New Playbook for Process Control Based on Big Data and AI
Applied Materials, Inc. today unveiled a major innovation in process control that uses Big Data and AI technology to help semiconductor manufacturers accelerate node development, speed time to revenue and earn more profits over the life of a node.
Lattice Partners with DARPA Toolbox Initiative to Accelerate Technology Innovation
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation today announced that the Lattice Diamond and Lattice Radiant FPGA design tools for its highly reliable, low-power, small form factor FPGAs are now included in the DARPA Toolbox initiative.
Keeping It Cool: New Approach to Thermal Protection in Outdoor Wearable Electronics
Scientists develop a radiative cooler that keeps wearable devices cool even under direct sunlight.
