1. Amphenol RF adds to reverse polarity TNC portfolio Amphenol RF has added to its reverse polarity TNC portfolio with additional configurations designed to accommodate micro-coax cables including 0.81 mm, 1.13 mm, dual sheath 1, 32mm, 1.37mm and RG-178. These connectors support frequencies up to 9 GHz and have a hexagonal body that supports the […]
1. NXP announces collaboration with ZF on SiC-based traction inverters to boost electric vehicle powertrains. NXP Semiconductors NV has recently announced a partnership with ZF Friedrichshafen AG, a prominent leader in electric mobility, to develop advanced SiC-based traction inverter solutions for electric vehicles (EVs). Utilizing NXP’s state-of-the-art GD316x high voltage isolated gate driver, these solutions […]
1. U.S. proposes targeted restrictions for AI, tech investment in China The United States on Friday issued what it described as targeted draft rules for banning or requiring notification of certain U.S. investments in artificial intelligence and other technology sectors in China that could threaten U.S. national security. Biden’s executive order, which directed regulation of […]
1. NXP’s first quarter 2024 revenue exceeded expectations According to NXP Semiconductors’ Q1 2024 financial report, the company’s revenue for the quarter was $3.13 billion, with a gross margin of 58.2% and an operating margin of 34.5%. . In the first quarter of 2024, NXP’s industrial and Internet revenue was $574 million, up 14% over […]
1.Italy plans to invest 10 billion euros to expand chip production throughout 2024 According to reports, Italian Industry Minister Adolfo Urso recently announced that the Italian government plans to invest around 10 billion euros in the semiconductor industry throughout the year 2024. “Italy is planning to become one of the largest manufacturers of microelectronics […]
1. Global chip manufacturing with strong sales growth in 2024 According to SEMI’s latest report, with global electronics sales increasing, inventories stabilizing and factory capacity increasing, the global semiconductor manufacturing industry showed signs of improvement in the first quarter. of 2024 and stronger growth is expected in the second half of the year. Specifically, chip […]
1. TDK launches compact circuit-mounted capacitors for general-purpose applications TDK Group recently announced a line of aluminum electrolytic capacitors mounted on the EPCOS B43659 device. Demonstrating the next generation of ultra-compact general-purpose components for 450V (DC) – extremely high CV products. Electrolytic capacitors will offer the same features and serve the same applications as the […]
1. U.S. chip output expected to triple by 2032 According to the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), chip production in the United States will boom in the next few years, reducing the dependence of the US semiconductor industry on East Asia. SIA notes that US semiconductor manufacturing capacity will triple by 2032, which will increase the […]