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.

Dialog Semiconductor Adds Multi-Channel Input Capability to New Nanoamp GreenPAK Device

Dialog Semiconductor plc today announced the expansion of their popular GreenPAK solution suite with the SLG46811, the market’s smallest GreenPAK device to include an I2C communication interface.

What’s Driving Changes in MEMS Sensors for Automotive?

The automotive industry is changing. Our vehicles are getting electrified, connected and automated. As this trend is accelerating, it’s having an impact on how semiconductor devices, including MEMS sensors, are designed and qualified for automotive.

AP Memory and Ambiq Announce Partnership

AP Memory Technology Corporation together with Ambiq announce their partnership to enable richer experiences in next-generation battery-powered intelligent endpoint devices.

Global Fab Equipment Spending Poised to Log Three Straight Years of Record Highs

Fueled by surging pandemic-inspired demand for electronics devices, the global semiconductor industry is on track to register a rare three consecutive years of record highs in fab equipment spending with a 16% increase in 2020 followed by forecast gains of 15.5% this year and 12% in 2022.

Smoltek Demonstrates the Thinnest Capacitor in the World

Smoltek has developed the world’s thinnest capacitor. The company is now demonstrating practically what it has previously claimed by producing a prototype of a CNF-MIM capacitor with a total height of just under 40 micrometers.

Rockley Selects Synopsys for Silicon Photonics Design Solutions

Synopsys, Inc. today announced that Rockley Photonics has adopted Synopsys solutions to accelerate the design and verification of silicon photonics for sensing and datacom applications.

BISTel Features Big Data-Driven Smart Analytical Solutions Designed for China’s Semiconductor Manufacturing Sector at SEMICON China 2021

BISTel announced today that it will provide a preview to its smart manufacturing strategy for China at the annual Semicon China exposition in Shanghai, March 17-19, 2021.