Electronics Supply Chain News & Analysis

New Developments in PCB Fabrication

The push for smaller and lower power devices has created a need for new fundamental printed circuit board (PCB) technology. While many new PCB technologies are still at the research stage, expect some advances in the future as they go from research to production.

AR System Connects Doctors on the Battlefield with Experienced Doctors Around the World

Researchers from Purdue University have developed an augmented reality (AR) based system that connects less-experienced battlefield doctors with more experienced doctors around the world.

Heilind Electronics to Exhibit at Sensors Midwest

A full spectrum of pressure, position, temperature, humidity and force sensors, along with MEMs and related devices, will be on display.

At European Microwave Week: Presto Engineering Extends its Test Capabilities to 100 GHz and Beyond

Presto can now provide high volume testing of semiconductor devices up to 100 GHz and beyond.

SiTime and Bosch Team to Develop Next-generation MEMS Timing Devices

These sensors will help 5G expansion, internet of things devices and automotive applications.

Wafer Inspection Tools Help Accelerate Packaging Yield and Die Sort Accuracy

KLA-Tencor has introduced two new inspection systems to its portfolio.

Semi-Artificial Photosynthesis Method Uses Solar Energy to Create Fuel

Researchers from St. John’s College, University of Cambridge have developed a semi-artificial photosynthesis-based method to store and use solar energy.

AI Model Predicts Death in Heart Disease Patients More Accurately than Doctors

This AI model has proven to be more accurate than doctors and other models that were developed based on expert data.

High-Temperature TRIAC Helps Designers Improve Thermal Management

Littelfuse, Inc. introduced six series of high-temperature sensitive, standard and alternistor TRIACs, designed for use as semiconductor switches in appliances and equipment powered by line AC voltages up to 220 VRMS.

New Blueprint Could Usher in Era of Airport Scanners That Can Detect Explosives

The scanner uses a single camera and electromagnetic waves to detect dangerous chemicals.

EMC Components: High-Current Noise Suppression Filters for Audio Lines

A high rated current of up to 1.25 A is suited especially for external speakers, while low-distortion ferrite material enables high audio quality.

Handheld Analyzer Detects Chemical Threat

Rigaku Analytical Devices has announced its next-generation 1064 nm handheld Raman analyzer, the Rigaku ResQ CQL.

Tiny Neural Implant Has Big Potential

The miniature, wireless and networked neuromodulation system is about 20 times smaller than existing implants.

Three New Products Aim to Solve Traceability Problems for Many Industries

Three key traceability-related products from Omron Microscan are now being released as part of Omron’s automation solutions.

Qorvo and Leedarson Launch Multi-Standard Smart Lighting Solutions for IoT

The partnership developed industry’s first smart light bulb that combines Zigbee 3.0/BLE 5.0 and Green Power efficiency.

X-Fab Doubles 6 Inch SiC Foundry Capacity in Response to Customer Demand

In preparation for doubling capacity, X-Fab Texas has purchased a second heated-ion implanter for manufacturing 6 inch SiC wafers.

Micron to Expand Virginia Memory Fab, Investing $3 Billion by 2030

The expansion will lead to 1,100 jobs being created.

Watch: Autonomous Drones Divert Birds Away from Dangerous Airspace

Researchers from KAIST, CalTech and Imperial College London have teamed up to create a method to divert birds away from airports with automated drones.

New Development Allows Bacteria to Produce Vaccines and Biofuel

University of Kent researchers in the School of Biosciences teamed up with researchers from University College London, University of Bristol and Queen Mary University London to develop a new method that manipulates organelles.