Delphi Technologies PLC (NYSE: DLPH), a global provider of automotive propulsion technologies, and Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE), a leader in silicon carbide semiconductors, announce a partnership to utilize silicon carbide semiconductor device technology to enable faster, smaller, lighter and more powerful electronic systems for future electric vehicles (EV).
Semiconductors
Selenium Anchors Could Improve Durability of Platinum Fuel Cell Catalysts
Platinum has long been used as a catalyst to enable the oxidation reduction reaction at the center of fuel cell technology. But the metal’s high cost is one factor that has hindered fuel cells from competing with cheaper ways of powering automobiles and homes.
Casambi and Seoul Semiconductor Join Forces to Put True Human-centric Lighting in the Hands of the Lighting Community
Casambi, the pioneer in wireless lighting controls based on Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), has teamed up with LED technology specialist Seoul Semiconductor to provide lighting designers with precision control of LED lights that match the spectrum of sunlight.
Nexperia Secures $1,500m Financing to Fund Future Growth Plans
Nexperia, an expert in discrete and MOSFET components and analog & logic ICs, today announced the successful raise of USD 1,500 million equivalent of senior credit facilities. The proceeds will be used to refinance the existing outstanding debt and to partly finance the acquisition by Wingtech Technologies Co., Ltd., a listed Chinese computer and telecom equipment manufacturer.
Samsung Successfully Develops Industry’s First “Key Value” SSD Prototype that Meets New Open Standard
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, today announced development of the first standards-based prototype of a new type of SSD that features extensive scalability, unmatched durability and CPU-relieving functionality.
Silicon as a Semiconductor: Silicon Carbide Would Be Much More Efficient
In power electronics, semiconductors are based on the element silicon – but the energy efficiency of silicon carbide would be much higher. Physicists of the University of Basel, the Paul Scherrer Institute and ABB explain what exactly is preventing the use of this combination of silicon and carbon in the scientific journal Applied Physics Letters.
At the Edge of Chaos, Powerful New Electronics Could Be Created
Study shows how ferroic materials could be used to create adaptable neuromorphic electronics.
CacheQ Debuts Heterogeneous Compute Development Environment
Delivers faster performance, reduced development time for processor, FPGA compute architectures.
Global Semiconductor Sales Decrease 15.5 Percent Year-to-Year in July
Global sales increase slightly on a month-to-month basis, but all regional markets down compared to last year.
ON Semiconductor Supports Increasing Power Demands of IoT Endpoints with New Power over Ethernet (PoE) Solutions
Compliance with IEEE 802.3bt delivers 90 Watts of power to applications including smart sensors, building automation and connected lighting.
