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ECG front end IC shrinks cardiac monitoring wearables
ECG front end IC shrinks cardiac monitoring wearables
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A low power, next-generation biopotential analog front end (AFE) which enables smaller, lighter, and less obtrusive cardiac monitoring devices with…
Sub-threshold processor startup gets funds
Sub-threshold processor startup gets funds
Business news |
Minima Processor Oy (Oulu, Finland) has received €1.6 million (about $1.8 million) in equity funding to help it develop subtreshold…
150 V power MOSFETS drive move from TO-220 to SuperSO8 packages
150 V power MOSFETS drive move from TO-220 to SuperSO8 packages
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Infineon Technologies has launched its fifth generation of 150 V power MOSFETs, reducing the on resistance to allow SuperSO8 packages…
Research spin-out claims 50% increase in Li-ion battery storage
Research spin-out claims 50% increase in Li-ion battery storage
Technology News |
The Energy research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN) has developed technology that it claims is capable of increasing the storage…

Now #2 in power, On Semi aims for Infineon
Now #2 in power, On Semi aims for Infineon
Interviews |
The acquisition of Fairchild catapults On Semiconductor to the #2 player in power. Nick Flaherty talks to Bill Hall, Executive Vice President of the newly formed Power Solution Group, and Asif Jakwani,…
48V demo vehicle highlights potential of mild hybrid
48V demo vehicle highlights potential of mild hybrid
Technology News |
The introduction of the 48V supply as complementing element to the 12V supply in passenger cars holds out the promise of better fuel economy without negatively impacting the driving experience.
Achronix branches out into FPGA IP with TSMC
Achronix branches out into FPGA IP with TSMC
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Achronix Semiconductor Corp. (Santa Clara, Calif.), known as a supplier of high-performance FPGAs based on the Intel 22nm FinFET process, has announced the availability an embedded FPGA fabric for license…
How technology is lost
How technology is lost
Feature articles |
From the Third Punic War, via the humidity of the Caribbean to the perils of proprietorial but careless commerce, Dennis Feucht considers how technology is lost.
CSEM licenses IcyTRX™ Bluetooth silicon RF IP to Oticon for advanced hearing aids
CSEM licenses IcyTRX™ Bluetooth silicon RF IP to Oticon for advanced hearing aids
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CSEM, the Swiss Research and Technology Organization, has announced that they have licensed their IcyTRX™ silicon RF IP to Danish hearing aid manufacturer Oticon. Oticon has integrated IcyTRX™ into their…
Low-power AFE from ADI for lighter ECG/health wearables
Low-power AFE from ADI for lighter ECG/health wearables
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A low power, next-generation biopotential analogue front end (AFE) which enables smaller, lighter, and less obtrusive cardiac monitoring devices with longer battery life, the AD8233 AFE is a fully integrated,…
EnOcean to bring Bluetooth LE into energy-harvested operation
EnOcean to bring Bluetooth LE into energy-harvested operation
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EnOcean, developer of energy-harvesting wireless technology, ha sannounced its first energy-harvesting wireless modules for 2.4 GHz BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) systems. The new modules complement the existing EnOcean wireless technology…
Infineon buys LIDAR specialist to boost autonomous-car platform
Infineon buys LIDAR specialist to boost autonomous-car platform
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Infineon Technologies has acquired Innoluce BV, a fabless semiconductor company headquartered in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. Based on the Innoluce's expertise Infineon will develop chip components for high-performance LIDAR systems.
Infineon buys startup to gain lidar expertise
Infineon buys startup to gain lidar expertise
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With the takeover of Dutch fabless MEMS company Innoluce is Infineon complementing its sensor assortment for the booming market of technology for automated driving. Innoluce’s expertise will help Infineon to…
Dutch research spin-out claims 50% uplift in Li-ion battery capacity
Dutch research spin-out claims 50% uplift in Li-ion battery capacity
Technology News |
The Energy research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN) has developed technology that it claims is capable of increasing the storage capacity of rechargeable batteries by 50%. A spin-off company, LeydenJar…
Verification IP checks out ten standard protocols
Verification IP checks out ten standard protocols
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Cadence Design Systems has released 10 Verification IP (VIP) products that allow engineers to quickly verify that designs meet specifications for the latest standard protocols, across mobile, enterprise networking, automotive…
Micropower rail-to-rail comparator packaged into under 1mm²
Micropower rail-to-rail comparator packaged into under 1mm²
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In a footprint smaller than 1mm², STMicroelectronics' TS985 comparator combines micropower performance with enhanced dynamic range and high speed.
Infineon acquires lidar expertise through Innoluce takeover
Infineon acquires lidar expertise through Innoluce takeover
Business news |
With the takeover of Dutch fabless MEMS company Innoluce is Infineon complementing its sensor assortment for the booming market of technology for automated driving. Innoluce’s expertise will help Infineon to…
40V/2A, bipolar 2-channel stepping motor driver
40V/2A, bipolar 2-channel stepping motor driver
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Toshiba Electronics has expanded its family of stepper motor drivers with an ultra-compact device offering a maximum output withstand voltage of 40V and output current of 2.0A. Target applications include…
Power Trends: On Semi aims for Infineon with Fairchild deal
Power Trends: On Semi aims for Infineon with Fairchild deal
Interviews |
The acquisition of Fairchild catapults On Semiconductor to the #2 player in power. Nick Flaherty talks to Bill Hall, Executive Vice President of the newly formed Power Solution Group, and Asif Jakwani,…
Gamma buffer IC ensures consistent vehicle LCD displays
Gamma buffer IC ensures consistent vehicle LCD displays
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As vehicles are increasingly fitted with multiple displays, for both infotainment and for driver assistance (ADAS), the problem arises of inconsistent viewing experiences across those panels.
Silicon anode spinout targets batteries with 50 per cent more energy
Silicon anode spinout targets batteries with 50 per cent more energy
Technology News |
A spinout from the Energy research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN) has developed a silicon anode technology that increases the storage capacity of rechargeable batteries by 50 per cent. The company…
Wireless power startup looks to smartphones
Wireless power startup looks to smartphones
Business news |
NuVolta Technologies Inc. (Milpitas, CA), a wireless power chip company startup that already has a number of successful chip designs under its belt, is now working with smartphone companies for…
Gamma buffer IC ensures consistent vehicle LCD displays
Gamma buffer IC ensures consistent vehicle LCD displays
New Products |
As vehicles are increasingly fitted with multiple displays, for both infotainment and for driver assistance (ADAS), the problem arises of inconsistent viewing experiences across those panels.
Wireless power startup preps smartphone entry
Wireless power startup preps smartphone entry
Business news |
NuVolta Technologies Inc. (Milpitas, CA), a wireless power chip company startup that already has a number of successful chip designs under its belt, is now working with smartphone companies for…
More red light for plant growth
More red light for plant growth
New Products |
Cree's XLamp XQ-E and XP-E High Efficiency (HE) Photo Red LEDs are claimed to be the industry’s highest performing LEDs optimized for horticulture.
Dust sensor detects particles down to 1 micron
Dust sensor detects particles down to 1 micron
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Omron Electronic Components is launching a new dust sensor module, claiming a sensitivity four times greater than that of other LED dust sensors on the market.
Quantum dot perovskite solar cells offer ‘exceptional’ properties
Quantum dot perovskite solar cells offer ‘exceptional’ properties
Technology News |
Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (Golden, CO) have used nanocrystals to boost the efficiency of solar cells using perovskite materials, removing the need for organic compounds.
Growth at last for global chip market
Growth at last for global chip market
Market news |
The global chip market in August showed it first year-on-year growth since June 2015, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) reporting numbers from World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS).


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