UMC begins mass production of 14nm ICs
UMC’s 14nm FinFET wafers feature 55% higher speed and twice the gate density over 28nm process technology.
Radio SoC targets apps using 1.2, 1.5V batteries
The RSL10 provides a voltage supply range between 1.1 and 3.6V without an external DC/DC converter, according to On Semiconductor.
Renesas secures final regulatory nod for Intersil buy
CFIUS has ruled that the merger between the two companies showed no unresolved national security concerns.
Cree calls off $850M Wolfspeed deal with Infineon
Cree has reversed course, saying it will continue running the Wolfspeed business and report its financials as a separate segment…
Intel tops semicon R&D spending
Intel accounts for about 23% of the $56.5 billion total worldwide semiconductor R&D expenditures in 2016, according to IC Insights.
Who gets hit in China’s $100B fab spending spree?
Globalfoundries' Chengdu fab accounts for 10% of China's race for semicon production, but officials believe there is a wider blitz…
LDO regulators deliver 6.5μVrms noise
The LDLN025 combines low-noise operations with a high PSRR of 80dB at 120Hz.
H-grade flyback regulator packs 5W power in hi-temp
The LT8303 from Linear Technology operates over a 5.5V to 100V input voltage range, offering 5W power in compact SOT-23…
Global GDP trend impedes IC market growth
IC Insights expects the IC market to mirror the narrow range of worldwide GDP growth with forecasted growth rates from…
Regulator protects load, doubles as heatsink
Linear Technology’s scalable LTM4636-1 regulator delivers up to 40W power at up to 83°C ambient temperature.