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ST Turns to ReRAM for 28nm Embedded Memory

ST is turning toward ReRAM, or OxRAM as it calls it, for embedded non-volatile memory in 28nm bulk CMOS and possibly for its FDSOI process.

Startup Hits Computex with 3D Vision Processor

Israeli startup led by experienced executives is demonstrating a stereoscopic computer vision chip for depth sensing and natural user interfacing at the upcoming Computex show in Taipei, Taiwan.

Chipmakers Increased Equipment Orders in April

New orders for semiconductor equipment increased 10.8 percent to $1.44 billion in April compared to March when orders totaled $1.3 billion.

Scalable Process Pushes Graphene Applications

Researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and University of Michigan have developed a graphene fabrication process that places graphene directly on materials such as large sheets of glass, a process that lends itself to scaling up.

Imagination's Prpl Plays Linaro Catch-Up

Imagination hopes non-profit, open-source foundation Prpl will do for MIPS what Linaro has done for ARM. Imagination has also followed in ARM's IoT path by signing a Java collaboration agreement with Oracle.

Microchip Tech to Buy Bluetooth Chip Vendor for $329 Million

Deal would represent the first major overseas acquisition for Arizona-based chip vendor.

Neul IoT Network To Serve UK Town

There’s competition in the UK to deploy and demonstrate the value of dedicated M2M/IoT networks. BT and Neul, providing a Weightless-based network in Milton Keynes, are up against Arqiva's roll out of SigFox.

Arrow Appoints Bryant Chief Operating Officer

Arrow Electronics has named Andrew S. Bryant chief operating officer of the company’s global components and global enterprise computing solutions businesses.

As EDA Sector Consolidates, Mentor Buys EM Startup

Eager not to be left behind in the EDA consolidation party Mentor Graphics has bought electromagnetic simulation and field solver startup Nimbic.

Bel to Buy Emerson’s ECS Business

Bel Fuse Inc. will acquire the Emerson Network Power Connectivity Solutions (ECS) business of Emerson Inc. in a $98 million cash deal.

Embedded ReRAM Gets Into Distribution

Struggling Panasonic has got ReRAM to market and into distribution courtesy of Mouser Electronics.

IC Makers Face Hurdles in Auto Infotainment

As auto makers open up their vehicles to new infotainment features, the competitive landscape for IC suppliers is changing.

Infineon Sets Up Strategic Investment Fund

An experienced venture capital and business development executive has been brought in to lead a direct strategic investment program at Infineon.

UK Joins SigFox's Global IoT Network Play

Communications infrastructure company Arqiva has announced it will roll out a national IoT/M2M cellular network for the UK based on technology from a fast-moving French startup.

Infineon Rejects Europe's Chip Manufacturing Plan

Chip company CEO says focus must be on adding value for the customer and then finding the most economic way to deliver it, apparently putting him at odds with a European Commission initiative to increase European chip manufacturing.

Spansion Rolls Automotive MCUs

its Traveo MCUs would deliver high performance, enhanced human-machine interfaces, high-security and advanced networking protocols tailored for a broad range of automotive applications.

Wearables Market Will Prosper on Data, Service

The wearables market is at the beginning of a journey from today's first steps in products to a future based on service offerings, according to a conference session at the GSA European Executive Forum