Electronics Supply Chain News & Analysis

Engineers Develop World’s Fastest Silicon-based Flexible Transistors

Engineers used a tiny knife to easily and cost-efficiently create the world’s fastest silicon-based flexible transistors.

Video: MagLev Sled Reaches Speeds of 633 mph

Watch a 2,000-pound, magnetically levitating sled race across a nearly frictionless track, reaching speeds of 633 mph.

Intel to Cut Jobs

Under a restructuring plan, Intel will no longer consider the PC market its main focus.

1.5 A Step-Down DC/DC Converter Is 93% Efficient, Accepts 42 V Input

Linear Technology’s LT8608 is a 1.5 A synchronous step-down switching regulator that accepts a 3.0 to 42 V input, suiting it for automotive applications.

High Current Inductors Serve High Frequency Applications

The SLR family of shielded power inductors from Coilcraft are rated up to 100 A with inductance values from 85 to 370 nH.

IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting Announces 2016 Call for Papers

The 62nd annual IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting(IEDM), to be held in San Francisco December 3 through 7, has announced an August 10th deadline for submission of research papers in all areas of microelectronics research and development.

Mini Fuel Cells Generate Electricity from Urine, Cost Just Under $3

The team hopes the technology can transform the lives of those who do not have access to, or cannot afford, electricity.

Qorvo Makes IoT Grab with GreenPeak Acquisition

The company will gain its antenna diversity and multiple receiver technologies as well.

Rotary Motion Platform Suits Lab, Industrial Apps

Motion platform incorporates brushless direct-drive servo motor that eliminates backlash and improves reliability by eliminating sliding friction throughout the stage.

Planar Transformer Saves Weight, Space

The PLA51 planar transformer from Vishay achieves greater than 99% efficiency and saves space and weight in power conversion applications.

KEMET and Novasentis Collaborate to Produce Haptic Actuators

KEMET Corp. and Novasentis?Inc., a developer, will collaborate on developing next-generation Electro-Mechanical Polymer (EMP) film-based haptic actuators for wearable devices.

Mie Fujitsu and Kilopass Sign Agreement for OTP Projects

Kilopass will port its IP to the pure-play foundry’s 40nm 40LP process technology for IoT and automotive markets.

Fogale Nanotech Makes Semiconductor Manufacturing Acquisition

By buying Alatech, the company will expand its reach into a full range of inspection and metrology tools.

Switcher ICs Help Consumer Electronics Cut Power Use

Low quiescent current draw and synchronous rectification enable consumer electronics to meet ErP and ENERGY STAR® Total Electrical Consumption requirements.

Triple-output Regulator Powers SRAMS

Linear Technology’s LTM4632 µModule regulator powers rails in QDR4 and DDR SRAMs.

Planetary Gearhead Delivers Up To 1,100 mNm of Torque

MICROMO’s 20/1R planetary gearhead achieves continuous torque of 800 mNm, and up to 1,100 mNm for short intervals.

STMicroelectronics Powering Next Generation of Mobile Clinic Portable Ultrasound Imager

Working with Japanese-based MU the company is providing the ultrasonic-pulser IC for increased point-of-care medical diagnoses.

Mouser Wins Customer Service Award

Mouser Electronics’ customer service efforts were recognized by Omega Management Group Corp., who presented Mouser with the NorthFace ScoreBoard Award?(NFSB) for the fourth-straight year.

Students Develop Force-Testing Device for 3-D-Printed Prosthetics Creators

Student engineers from Rice University have developed a device that will help ensure that children who fashion 3-D-printed prosthetic hands get the most out of their wearable.