Supply Chain
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Congress asks Biden Administration to fund CHIPS Act
The bipartisan bill would help increase domestic U.S. semiconductor manufacturing.
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Nvidia unveils new AI processor for self-driving cars
The processors can deliver 1,000 TOPS.
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Fundamentals of industrial temperature sensors
The types are varied, which ensures a wider selection of devices for specific applications.
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A new frontier in 3D machine vision
Two separate technology breakthroughs are powering advances in 3D machine vision, providing machine visions sensors with a larger, more accurate field of view.
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Report: Bosch in talks to get automotive memory chips from SK Hynix
The deal will help with the ongoing automotive semiconductor shortage.
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Horticulture LED system with embedded sensors launched
Agnetix said this is the first lighting system with built-in sensors and imaging technologies.
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Integrating IMUs into lidar for drone systems
The sensors will be used for planning and mapping in construction.
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Sensing mechanisms of skin-inspired electronics
Electronic devices that can mimic the properties of human skin are vital for prosthetics, advanced robotics and health tracking technologies.
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Acoustic detection kit unveiled for always-on smart home devices
The EVK1 is for smart home devices and features acoustic triggers such as window glass breaks, voice or other acoustic events.
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Biden to host semiconductor supply chain meeting
Pat Gelsinger, CEO of Intel, will attend the event.
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MEMS switches – Replacing diodes and FETs
A microelectromechanical (MEMS) switch consists of small adjustable elements with 3D structures generated using semiconductor manufacturing techniques.
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Study: Smart glass could make large buildings energy efficient
Substituting inefficient glazing areas of buildings with energy-efficient smart glazing windows has the potential to decrease energy consumption from lighting and temperature control.
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New 3D vision sensor for robot arms
This new sensors promises to speed up many automated tasks, and a future where robots arms work more closely with humans.
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Butterflies inspired this photo-active hydrogen sensor
The sensor mimics the bumpy, micro-structured texture found on butterfly wing surfaces, which will be key for any type of hydrogen energy source in the near future.
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Video: Compact overtemperature protection device for power semiconductors
The 60 V DC-compatible thermal fuse protects high-power transistors from overheating.
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TSMC to grow chip capacity, spending $100 billion in 3 years
The plans come as a surge in chip demand is expected in the next decade.
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AGM Systems to use Velodyne’s lidar in drones
The drones are used in surveying, mapping and energy monitoring.
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All-in-one lidar mapping and surveying
CHC Navigation’s system includes GNSS, 3D scanner, camera and IMU.
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Ultraminiature multilayer ceramic chip inductors for high-frequency RF applications
The inductors deliver outstanding reliability and performance from 100 MHz to 2.4 GHz.
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New products for DIY electronics projects from Cal Test
The items include test lead wires, alligator clips, and banana plugs and jacks.
