Semtech Corporation today announced that the LoRaWAN protocol, developed and managed by the LoRa Alliance, is providing new applications of IoT connectivity for new smart industrial control operations.
Semiconductors
Marvell to Acquire Inphi
Marvell Technology Group Ltd. and Inphi Corporation today announced a definitive agreement, unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies, under which Marvell will acquire Inphi in a cash and stock transaction.
Transphorm Releases Latest High Voltage GaN Reliability Data
Transphorm, Inc. (OTCQB: TGAN)—a pioneer in and global supplier of high reliability, high performance gallium nitride (GaN) power conversion products—today released updated information regarding its GaN technology’s quality and reliability (Q+R).
Reliable Quality-Control of Graphene And other 2D Materials Is Routinely Possible
Graphene and other single-atom-thick substances are a category of wonder materials, with researchers the world over investigating their electronic properties for potential applications in technologies as diverse as solar cells, novel semiconductors, sensors, and energy storage.
Kioxia Corporation to Expand 3D Flash Memory Production Capacity by Building New Fabrication Facility at Yokkaichi Plant
Kioxia Corporation today announced it will begin construction of a fabrication facility (Fab7) at Yokkaichi Plant in Mie Prefecture, Japan to expand production of its proprietary 3D Flash memory BiCS FLASH.
Surrey Device Takes Us Closer to High-Performing Wearable and Eco-Disposable AI Electronics
The University of Surrey has unveiled a device with unique functionality that could signal the dawn of a new design philosophy for electronics, including next-generation wearables and eco-disposable sensors.
Dialog Semiconductor Partners with Alps Alpine for Automotive Haptic Applications
Dialog Semiconductor plc, a leading provider of battery and power management, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth low energy (BLE) and Industrial IoT solutions, today announced automotive qualification for its DA7280 high-definition haptic driver.
OSRAM Selects Veeco’s Lumina MOCVD System for High-End LED Production and to Drive Next Generation Products
Veeco Instruments Inc. today announced that OSRAM Opto Semiconductors, a leading manufacturer of optoelectronic components, has qualified Veeco’s Lumina MOCVD System for production of high-end LEDs and to drive the next generation of advanced photonic devices.
Leading Edge Equipment Technologies Completes $7.6 Million Series A Financing to Commercialize Revolutionary Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology
Leading Edge Equipment Technologies, the maker of revolutionary silicon wafer manufacturing equipment for solar panels, announced today the closing of $7.6 million in Series A financing led by Prime Impact Fund.
A Blast of Gas for Better Solar Cells
A simple process for depositing silicon oxide onto silicon wafers could be a great step forward for making silicon-based solar cells. Researchers at KAUST have used a method called plasma processing in a chamber filled with carbon dioxide gas.