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STMicroelectronics adds high-quality user-interface design software to free development ecosystem for STM32 microcontrollers

11/28/2018  STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM) is making its STM32 microcontrollers (MCUs) even more attractive to developers of IoT products and other smart devices by providing free software for creating rich, smooth, and colorful graphical interfaces that deliver a great user experience.

Flexible electronic skin aids human-machine interactions

11/28/2018  Researchers report a new method in ACS Applied Materials & Interfacesthat creates an ultrathin, stretchable electronic skin, which could be used for a variety of human-machine interactions.

TU Wien and Silvaco collaborate on new MRAM device technology development

11/27/2018  Opening of new Christian Doppler Laboratory expands existing relationship with Silvaco for analysis and development of next generation computer memory.

Quantum computing at scale: Australian scientists achieve compact, sensitive qubit readout

11/26/2018  Professor Michelle Simmons' team at UNSW Sydney has demonstrated a compact sensor for accessing information stored in the electrons of individual atoms - a breakthrough that brings us one step closer to scalable quantum computing in silicon.

MagnaChip to commence volume production of high-voltage IGBT products for power module

11/26/2018  MagnaChip Semiconductor announced that volume production has commenced for an IGBT product for power module targeted to high-voltage industrial applications.

SEMI unveils industry's first power and compound fab outlook

11/26/2018  SEMI, the global industry association serving the global electronics manufacturing supply chain, today announced the industry's first worldwide fab data for power and compound semiconductors.

North American semiconductor equipment industry posts October 2018 billings

11/21/2018  October billings of North American equipment suppliers reflect near-term weakening of demand for PC, mobile phones and servers.

SEMI Global Trade Seminar in China focuses on shifting U.S.-Sino relations

11/21/2018  With China now a prominent player in the industry, it has become critically important for semiconductor companies to effectively engage with China.

SUNY Poly professors awarded $330,000 for two distinct cutting-edge nanotechnology-centered research projects

11/20/2018  Dr. Serge Oktyabrsky received $200,000 from the U.S. Department of Energy to develop next-gen scintillation detectors based on quantum dots to enable a better understanding of basic particles.

Outlook remains bright for automotive electronic systems growth

11/19/2018  Despite some high-profile setbacks with autonomous vehicles, auto electronic systems growth projects well; remains a hotbed for semiconductor growth.

SiFive appoints VP to growing SoC IP Group

11/16/2018  SiFive, a provider of commercial RISC-V processor IP, today announced the appointment of Mohit Gupta as vice president of SoC IP.

New Applied Materials R&D center to help customers overcome Moore's Law challenges

11/16/2018  Applied Materials, Inc. today announced plans for the Materials Engineering Technology Accelerator (META Center), a major expansion of the company's R&D capabilities aimed at creating new ways for Applied and its customers to drive innovation as classic Moore's Law scaling becomes more challenging.

FormFactor receives SK hynix Supplier Excellence Award

11/14/2018  FormFactor, Inc., an electrical test and measurement supplier to the semiconductor industry, announced that it has been recognized for supplier excellence by SK hynix.

MIRPHAB offering design, production and business planning for companies developing mid-infrared devices for chemical sensing and spectroscopic applications

11/14/2018  MIRPHAB, a European Commission project to create a pilot line to fabricate mid-infrared (MIR) sensors by 2020, is accepting proposals from companies that want to develop and prototype new MIR devices that operate in gas-and-liquid media.

Micron collaborates with premium German automaker to advance automotive memory technologies

11/14/2018  Micron Technology, Inc., (Nasdaq: MU) today announced at Electronica 2018 that it will collaborate with the BMW Group to further advance the development of automotive memory solutions used in vehicles.

Micron and Achronix deliver next-generation FPGAs powered by high-performance GDDR6 memory for machine learning applications

11/13/2018  Micron Technology, Inc., (Nasdaq: MU) today announced that its GDDR6 memory, Micron's fastest and most powerful graphics memory, will be the high-performance memory of choice supporting Achronix's next-generation stand-alone FPGA products built on TSMC 7nm process technology.

NOWI receives prestigious Semiconductor Innovation Award for breakout energy harvesting technology

11/13/2018  World's smallest harvesting IC – ready for first use in upcoming hybrid smartwatches.

SEMI Europe keynote to highlight Europe’s competitiveness at EFECS 2018 in Lisbon

11/13/2018  Joining distinguished speakers from the European Commission, industry, academia and Member States, Laith Altimime, SEMI Europe president, will keynote on “European Competitiveness in the Context of the Global Digital Economy” on 20 November at the European Forum for Electronic Components and Systems (EFECS) in Lisbon, Portugal.

GLOBALFOUNDRIES, indie Semiconductor deliver performance-enhanced microcontrollers for automotive applications

11/12/2018  GLOBALFOUNDRIES and indie Semiconductor today announced the release of a new generation of customized microcontrollers on GF's 55nm Low Power Extended (55LPx) automotive-qualified platform, which includes embedded non-volatile memory (SuperFlash) technology.

Micron joins CERN openlab, bringing new machine learning capabilities to advance science and research

11/12/2018  Micron Technology, Inc. today announced the company has joined CERN openlab, a unique public-private partnership, by signing a three-year agreement.




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