Last year proved to be a record year for automotive MEMS based devices in vehicles, as those companies that had a strong position in gyroscopes, accelerometers and pressure sensors experienced strong growth.
Qualcomm says it will include NXP near field communications chips in its Snapdragon-based platforms, calling into question what Qualcomm will do with its own NFC portfolio.
Event's showcase moved beyond just illumination and into smart homes and cities, LED applications, connectivity in lighting and other emerging target areas.
The year go off to a tough start for PC sales. The good news is the server market remained strong and should continue to build momentum throughout the year.
The market for SiC and GaN power semiconductors is set to grow by a factor of 17 in the next 10 years due to demand from solar, power supplies, hybrid and electric vehicles and more established applications.
According to IHS semiconductor spend analysis, Xiaomi will spend 39% more than last year on chips, with about 90% of the semiconductor dollar going into the expanding handset business alone.
In a market dominated by capacitive sensor suppliers Apple, Synaptics and Fingerprint Cards AB, Qualcomm will try to make inroads into the market using ultrasonic technology.
While many people believe developing countries are the greatest opportunity for heating, ventilation and air condition equipment, the German market is ripe with the prospect for growth.
While the evolution of the payment, transportation and communication segments has drawn big headlines, the important area of eGovernment and Healthcare ID has received less interest.
Samsung's revelation that it will use the 14nm Exynos 64-bit Octa-core applications processor chip for its next generation of Galaxy S6 products leaves Qualcomm out in the cold.
Platform aims to connect telecommunications industry buyers and sellers to facilitate the sale of a huge range of products and services from the SIM cards to network management.
Software Defined Networking and Network Function Virtualization generated their share of buzz at Mobile World Congress, with several announcements being made.
Despite lingering uncertainty around the development of the technology, luminaire makers continue to experiment with a variety of OLED luminaire products.
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Automotive MEMS Vendors Surge on Safety Mandates
Last year proved to be a record year for automotive MEMS based devices in vehicles, as those companies that had a strong position in gyroscopes, accelerometers and pressure sensors experienced strong growth.
The Ramifications of Qualcomm’s NXP NFC Deal
Qualcomm says it will include NXP near field communications chips in its Snapdragon-based platforms, calling into question what Qualcomm will do with its own NFC portfolio.
The View From LightFair 2015
Event's showcase moved beyond just illumination and into smart homes and cities, LED applications, connectivity in lighting and other emerging target areas.
A Microcontroller Giant Emerges from NXP-Freescale Merger
The merger of NXP and Freescale will create an industrial microcontroller powerhouse that will rank sixth overall in semiconductor sales.
PCs Off to a Slow Start in 2015
The year go off to a tough start for PC sales. The good news is the server market remained strong and should continue to build momentum throughout the year.
Large-area Panel Shipments Up 14% in March
Shipments of small/medium panels TFT LCD panels also recovered nicely from the 12-month low set in February.
Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Could Help HVAC Market
Bill, passed by U.S. Congress with bipartisan support, has aims to promote energy efficiency in commercial buildings in several ways.
LG Looks to Achieve Parity with Other Flagship Smartphones
With the launch of the the update to last years’ G3, LG is looking to stay competitive with new devices from Samsung, HTC and, of course, Apple.
Does the Apple Watch Have a Qi Charger?
Rumor has it that Apple’s new smartwatch could be compatible with the Wireless Power Consortium’s Qi wireless charging specification.
Chinese TFT Capacity Increasing Rapidly
China will have more than 10 Gen 8.5 fabs by 2018.
SiC and Gan Power Chips Set for Massive Growth
The market for SiC and GaN power semiconductors is set to grow by a factor of 17 in the next 10 years due to demand from solar, power supplies, hybrid and electric vehicles and more established applications.
Xiaomi Still a Top 10 Chip Buyer
According to IHS semiconductor spend analysis, Xiaomi will spend 39% more than last year on chips, with about 90% of the semiconductor dollar going into the expanding handset business alone.
Colibrys Launches High Performance Gyroscope
MEMS vendor's entry into segment that only a small club of suppliers play in is an obvious choice.
Qualcomm Enters Competitive Fingerprint Sensor Market
In a market dominated by capacitive sensor suppliers Apple, Synaptics and Fingerprint Cards AB, Qualcomm will try to make inroads into the market using ultrasonic technology.
HVAC Opportunities Abound in Germany
While many people believe developing countries are the greatest opportunity for heating, ventilation and air condition equipment, the German market is ripe with the prospect for growth.
Will Identity Applications Gain Acceptance in Smartphones?
While the evolution of the payment, transportation and communication segments has drawn big headlines, the important area of eGovernment and Healthcare ID has received less interest.
The Ramifications of Samsung Using the 14nm Exynos AP in Galaxy S6
Samsung's revelation that it will use the 14nm Exynos 64-bit Octa-core applications processor chip for its next generation of Galaxy S6 products leaves Qualcomm out in the cold.
Launch of GSMA Marketplace a Step in the Right Direction
Platform aims to connect telecommunications industry buyers and sellers to facilitate the sale of a huge range of products and services from the SIM cards to network management.
Network Function Virtualization Gains Traction Among Mobile Carriers
Software Defined Networking and Network Function Virtualization generated their share of buzz at Mobile World Congress, with several announcements being made.
What Will Your OLED Luminaire Look Like?
Despite lingering uncertainty around the development of the technology, luminaire makers continue to experiment with a variety of OLED luminaire products.
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