Electronics Supply Chain News & Analysis

Intel invests $132 million in 11 tech startups

The markets served include artificial intelligence, autonomous computing and electronic device design.

Raspberry Pi camera introduced for professionals and consumers

The camera works with all models of Raspberry Pi boards.

Qualcomm unveils new Snapdragon processor for future 5G devices

The processor includes the Kryo 475 CPU and Adreno 630 GPU for graphics and higher speeds.

3D-printed touch sensor for the internet of things

Additive manufacturing can be used to accelerate in-house electronics development and new installation spaces.

COVID-19 reveals flaws in supply chain aggregation

Will companies shift semiconductor manufacturing and electronic device design away from China and Taiwan?

How to curb the energy used by artificial intelligence

Hardware could offset the energy needed for using AI in more advanced applications such as self-driving cars and healthcare.

Vishay Intertechnology extends resistance range of MCA 1206 AT precision series thin film chip resistors

The automotive grade devices offer resistance values up to 10 MO in 1206 case size with 25 ppm/K temperature coefficient of resistance and tight tolerance of ±0.1 %.

Test and measurement platform for wireless communication

GL Communications has released a new software and hardware platform for capturing, monitoring and analyzing wireless protocols.

6-axis motion sensor for robotics, wearables, drones and IoT

TDK has introduced a new MEMS that combines a 3-axis gyroscope and a 3-axis accelerometer.

Semiconductor industry to decline 4.2% due to COVID-19 pandemic

The industrial and automotive markets are going to be hit hard while memory will decline only slightly.

System-on-module released for next-generation 5G connectivity

Avnet’s new module features Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ radio frequency technology.

Entry level digital storage oscilloscope for test and measurement engineers

The device is a drop-in replacement for previous oscilloscopes with the same form factor and interface.

New Vishay quartz-based ceramic UVC emitting diode eliminates need for external lenses

The compact surface mount device is designed to replace mercury short wavelength ultraviolet lamps for sterilization, sanitation and purification applications.

Intel introduces new gaming processors

The processors can reach a maximum of 5.3 GHz.

Front-end module for simultaneous Wi-Fi 6 connectivity and LAA support

The high-efficiency front-end module is designed for Wi-Fi 6 enabled devices including handsets, tablets and mobile devices supporting WLAN and Bluetooth protocols.

Aceinna launches reliable and highly accurate 1.3°/hr IMU sensor

The sensor features triple redundant IMU hardware and software for guidance and navigation solutions in autonomous machines and vehicles.

Nvidia completes acquisition of Mellanox

The $7 billion transaction was one of the major deals done in 2019.

IoT front-end devices released for position tracking and sensor data collection

Fujitsu has introduced a series of technology mesh units.

Carbon doxide sensor controls HVAC systems to save energy

The low-cost device detects the CO2 released into the air by a room’s occupants so that space conditioning systems can control the indoor climate and air turnover accordingly.