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New Line of Touch Fingerprint Sensors Under Glass Launched by FPC

The sensors can be used in smartphones and other mobile devices as a front mounted home button, a side button or rear side button.

Semiconductor Sales Fall Slightly in July

Currency devaluation in some regions and normal market softening in demand during the summer to blame.

Automotive Industry Becomes Third Largest End Market for Power ICs

Particularly strong in power chips are ADAS and infotainment systems.

Cree Dubs Power and RF Business Wolfspeed

Cree separates RF and power efforts into new division.

Diodes Acquires Pericom for $400 Million

The product lines of both companies are closely aligned.

MCUs Move Beyond Low Power to Power Efficiency

The trend toward lower power for embedded systems has been driven by the desire to reduce size, lower cost and improve convenience.

Chinese Venture Capitalists Make Technology Bets

Silicon Valley's venture capital community has long set the standard for making technology bets and laying out cash for startups or mature companies that may have the next wonder product in their portfolios.

ECP5 Kit Speeds Prototyping and Testing of Connectivity Designs

ECP5 family offers low power consumption, small form factor and low cost FPGAs for connectivity to ASICs and ASSPs.

Altair Semiconductor Licenses Cadence’s Internet of Things EDA Platform

The company will use the platform for its next-generation system-on-chip designs.

Flat Cable Solutions Suitable for Mission-Critical Apps

Encapsulation in a shock-absorbing jacket protects flat cable assemblies from vibration, extreme temperatures, EMI/RFI and more.

Isolated Current Sense Amplifier Targets Industrial Motor Drives and Inverters

The Si8920 Analog Amplifier provides precise current shunt measurement for power control systems.

Router and Switch Revenue Up 19% in Second Quarter

Despite a SDN hesitation, the move to 100GE contributed to higher spending.

Seagate Develops 2TB HDD for Mobile Devices

The company is also developing a hybrid flash version as well.

Tips for Choosing a 3D Printer That Meets Your Needs (And Your Budget)

Whether you are looking to buy your first 3D printer or you are a seasoned 3DIY-er, selecting the right unit can seem like a daunting task.

Displays for a New Generation of Electronics

A series of technological advances promise to take OLED displays to the next level, paving the way for flexible, form-fitting screens for wearables and curved TV screens that redefine home viewing.