2016-09-11 - Peter Clarke

Globalfoundries rolls out 12nm FDSOI process

The company has announced a next-generation FDSOI process to follow on from the 22FDX process that is nearing production.

2016-09-04 - Rick Merritt

Upstart energy fuels Hot Chips event

The best news of all comes from a handful of talks by young people in or emerging from academia. Their…

2016-09-04 - Rick Merritt

Hot Chips: Sharper pictures with quantum dots

The highly sensitive dots provide wider dynamic range and work in a broader spectrum area that silicon.

2016-08-30 - Proton Motor

Why hydrogen fuel cells make a difference in EV engines

The key difference between the FC REEV and a regular hybrid car is an important one—hydrogen.

2016-08-29 - Littelfuse

On Semi sells automotive products unit to Littelfuse

Littelfuse also plans to invest approximately $30 million in its semiconductor fabrication locations to enhance its production capabilities.

2016-08-24 - Peter Clarke

Renesas mulls $3 billion bid for rival Intersil

Renesas Electronics is considering whether to buy Intersil Corp., a US vendor of analogue, mixed-signal and power semiconductors.

2016-08-22 - Technavio

Murata, Vishay break into top 5 resistor vendor rankings

Technavio lists the prominent vendors that are expected to impact the global electrical resistors market.

2016-08-12 - David Salisbury

Nanofibre electrodes boost fuel cell output by 30%

A nanofibre mat technology is enabling cheaper, more durable electrodes that can boost fuel cell output by 30% over the…

2016-08-11 - Bill Schweber

Design constraints propel electric aircraft design innovation

An electric motor-powered aircraft offers insight into design constraints but also invites new options.

2016-08-03 - Nanyang Technological University

Singapore opens centre to test self-driving cars

Cetran will spearhead the development of testing requirements for SDVs, as there is no existing international standard.