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    February 2024
    ­eBook Highlights Productivity and Energy Efficiency Solutions

    Mouser and Analog Devices have released an eBook on sustainable manufacturing practices.

    ­eBook Highlights Productivity and Energy Efficiency Solutions
      In Engineering a More Sustainable Future: Redefining Industrial Efficiency in the Digital Age, experts from Mouser and ADI explore a wide range of topics related to industrial efficiency. The eBook features more than ten articles, including a detailed analysis of motor encoders, a single-pair Ethernet con
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    02/26/2024
    Mouser Launches Comprehensive Wearables Resource Centre

    Mouser Launches Wearables Resource Centre

    Mouser Launches Comprehensive Wearables Resource Centre
    ­   From smartwatches and fitness trackers to the world of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) headsets, Mouser delves into a multitude of topics, trends, solutions, and products to give engineers the necessary information and equipment to evolve the realm of wearable technology further.
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    02/26/2024
    ­TTI Europe acquires Raffenday Limited

    ­TTI Europe acquires Raffenday Limited

    ­TTI Europe acquires Raffenday Limited
      With production and a distribution center in the UK plus facilities in Slovakia, Raffenday’s high-quality, technical resources and value-added services complement TTI’s capabilities. Its specialization in connectivity solutions continues to add versatility and flexibility to support customers’ requ
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    02/26/2024
    ­Infineon sells manufacturing sites to ASE

    ­Infineon sells manufacturing sites to ASE

    ­Infineon sells manufacturing sites to ASE
      The plants currently run under the entity names Infineon Technologies Manufacturing Ltd. – Philippine Branch (Cavite) and Infineon Technologies Power Semitech Co., Ltd. (Cheonan) and will be acquired by ASE Inc. and ASE Korea Inc. respectively. Post the transaction, ASE will assume operations with
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    02/26/2024
    ­KYOCERA AVX's SCM Supercapacitor modules – at Rutronik

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    ­KYOCERA AVX's SCM Supercapacitor modules – at Rutronik
      The SCM series is suitable for high-current or industrial applications, including renewable energy generation, grid-connected storage, or the buffering of power peaks.   Thanks to active balancing, the capacitor modules have a stable voltage level in the individual cells installed in the
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    02/26/2024
    ­Epishine and Nanopower Semiconductor Forge Partnership

    Epishine has partnered with Nanopower to provide solutions solely powered by Epishine’s indoor solar cells.

    ­Epishine and Nanopower Semiconductor Forge Partnership
      The partnership aims to combine Epishine's expertise in indoor solar cells with Nanopower's groundbreaking technology, which substantially reduces power consumption in IoT devices. This collaboration is set to redefine industry standards for energy efficiency and eliminate batteries while keeping all fu
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    02/26/2024
    ­Analog Devices Expands Partnership with TSMC

    Special arrangement through JASM secures ADI’s long-term chip supply and focuses on 40nm and finer process technology nodes

    ­Analog Devices Expands Partnership with TSMC
      Analog Devices has made a special arrangement with TSMC to supply long-term wafer capacity through Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing, Inc. (“JASM”).   JASM is TSMC’s majority-owned manufacturing subsidiary in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.   Building on ADI’s more than
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    02/26/2024
    TTI Europe Acquires Specialist Transportation Cable Assembly Manufacturer and Interconnect Distributor Raffenday Limited

    Geoff Breed, Vice President Marketing TTI, Inc. – Europe

    TTI Europe Acquires Specialist Transportation Cable Assembly Manufacturer and Interconnect Distributor Raffenday Limited
    ­TTI, Inc. – Europe, a leading specialty distributor of Interconnect, Passive, Electromechanical, Sensor, Discrete and Powercomponents, announces the acquisition of Raffenday Ltd. With production and a distribution center in the UK plus facilities in Slovakia, Raffenday’s high-quality, technical
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    02/21/2024
    Solar Charge Controller Market is Predicted to Reach USD 182.2 billion, at a CAGR of 16.5% by 2031

    Solar Charge Controller Market is Predicted to Reach USD 182.2 billion, at a CAGR of 16.5% by 2031

    Solar Charge Controller Market is Predicted to Reach USD 182.2 billion, at a CAGR of 16.5% by 2031
    Transparency Market Research Inc.

    ­Transparency Market Research Inc. -The global solar charge controller market is estimated to flourish at a CAGR of 16.5% from 2023 to 2031. Transparency Market Research projects that the overall sales revenue for solar charge controller is estimated to reach US$ 182.2 billion by the end of
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    02/21/2024
    Navitas Powers Samsung Galaxy S24 with Integrated AI

    Navitas Powers Samsung Galaxy S24 with Integrated AI

    Navitas Powers Samsung Galaxy S24 with Integrated AI
    Navitas Semiconductor has announced that its GaNFast™ power ICs drive Samsung’s 25 W “Super-Fast Charging” (SFC) for the new, AI-enhanced Galaxy S24 smartphone.   Flagship hardware specifications include a 2340 x 1080 (FHD+) dynamic AMOLED 2X, and 120 Hz screen,&nbs
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    Date:
    02/21/2024
    Global Graphene Battery Market Size is Projected to Reach USD 957 million by 2030

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    Global Graphene Battery Market Size is Projected to Reach USD 957 million by 2030
    Straits Research

    ­Graphene batteries have emerged as the world's quickest energy storage technology. The commercialization of graphene to improve batteries in recent years and give highly efficient energy storage solutions is driving the global graphene battery market. Graphene is an excellent material for high-capacity ene
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    02/19/2024
    thyssenkrupp Steel and RWE Sign a Contract for Supply of Green Electricity to the First Direct Reduction Plant

    Offshore wind energy plays a decisive role in the energy supply of the tkH2Steel transformation project and contributes significantly to achieving our climate targets.

    thyssenkrupp Steel and RWE Sign a Contract for Supply of Green Electricity to the First Direct Reduction Plant
    ­thyssenkrupp Steel and RWE have signed a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to supply green electricity to the first direct reduction plant at the Duisburg location with electrically powered melters. The contract, with a term of 10 years, provides for a delivery volume of 112 GWh per year. The electricity wi
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    02/19/2024
    SOLARCYCLE Invests $344M in Solar Manufacturing Facility in GA

    Suvi Sharma, CEO and Co-Founder of SOLARCYCLE

    SOLARCYCLE Invests $344M in Solar Manufacturing Facility in GA
    ­Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that SOLARCYCLE, an advanced technology-based solar recycling company, will create more than 600 new full-time jobs in Polk County, investing an estimated $344 million in a solar glass manufacturing facility in Cedartown. The facility will be the first-of-its-kind in
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    02/19/2024
    Second Year of Cal Poly Astronomy Fellowship to Examine High-Energy Particle Jets Near Supermassive Black Holes

    Mary Kertzman (DePauw University physics professor), Cal Poly students Connor Poggemann (physics) and Will Root (aerospace engineering) and Jodi Christiansen (Cal Poly physics professor) stand in front of one of the VERITAS telescopes.

    Second Year of Cal Poly Astronomy Fellowship to Examine High-Energy Particle Jets Near Supermassive Black Holes
    CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY

    ­In the second year of the Astronomy Faculty Research Fellowship in Cal Poly’s Bailey College of Science and Mathematics, a research team will study extremely high-energy photons emitted by the extreme environment found near mega-sized black holes. The fellowship was launched in 2023 through a generous
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    02/19/2024
    Combating Fractional Spurs in Phase Locked Loops to Improve Wireless System Performance in Beyond 5G

    The proposed cascaded divider technique achieves a substantially improved PLL performance by minimizing fractional spurs.

    Combating Fractional Spurs in Phase Locked Loops to Improve Wireless System Performance in Beyond 5G
    TOKYO INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

    ­Two innovative design techniques lead to substantial improvements in performance in fractional-N phase locked loops (PLLs), report scientists from Tokyo Tech. The proposed methods are aimed to minimize unwanted signals known as fractional spurs, which typically plague PLLs used in many modern radar systems an
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    02/19/2024
    Widely Used Machine Learning Models Reproduce Dataset Bias in Rice Study

    Rodrigo Ferreira, assistant teaching professor of computer science, Rice University

    Widely Used Machine Learning Models Reproduce Dataset Bias in Rice Study
    RICE UNIVERSITY

    ­Rice University computer science researchers have found bias in widely used machine learning tools used for immunotherapy research. Ph.D. students Anja Conev, Romanos Fasoulis and Sarah Hall-Swan, working with computer science faculty members Rodrigo Ferreira and Lydia Kavraki, reviewed publicly
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    02/19/2024
    Under Pressure - Space Exploration in our Time

    Thomas Zurbuchen, Michelle Hanlon, and David Malaspina speak with science journalist, Nadia Drake about space exploration, diverse collaborations, and ethical policies.

    Under Pressure - Space Exploration in our Time
    ETH ZURICH

    ­In the past decade, humanity has seen the birth and expansion of a commercial space sector with new, private players, addressing technological challenges - from space launch to communication and satellite imagery of Earth. Last year, the global space industry skyrocketed launching more than 2,660* satellites in
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    02/19/2024
    ­Farnell Adds NI LabVIEW+ Suite

    ­Farnell Adds NI LabVIEW+ Suite

    ­Farnell Adds NI LabVIEW+ Suite
      Farnell now stocks NI’s LabVIEW+ Suite, a software bundle comprised of LabVIEW plus, TestStand, DIAdem, and FlexLogger, purpose-built tools for measurement, analysis, and test designed to enable engineers to build better automated test systems, faster.   LabVIEW has been NI’s benchmark so
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    02/18/2024
    ­Murata Achieves Highest Rating in CDP 2023 Climate Change List

    ­Murata Achieves Highest Rating in CDP 2023 Climate Change List

    ­Murata Achieves Highest Rating in CDP 2023 Climate Change List
      The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) has recognized Murata Manufacturing by including them in the prestigious 2023 climate change A List.   Once more, Murata has been recognized with the highest distinction, acknowledging the company’s commitment to the environment stewardship and innovation,
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    02/18/2024
    ­StrongIRFET 2 MOSFETs From Infineon Available at Rutronik

    Rutronik integrates the new StrongIRFET 2 MOSFETs from Infineon into its product portfolio.

    ­StrongIRFET 2 MOSFETs From Infineon Available at Rutronik
      The new generation impresses with its higher power efficiency, which leads to improved overall system performance. Due to a higher current load tolerance, several parallel connected components are no longer necessary. That saves space on the PCB and reduces costs. The transistors are in stock and availabl
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    02/18/2024
    ­Farnell Adds Murata’s Latest DC-DC Converters

    ­Farnell Adds Murata’s Latest DC-DC Converters

    ­Farnell Adds Murata’s Latest DC-DC Converters
      Murata Power Solutions is known worldwide as the leading manufacturer of DC-DC converters as well as compact, high-efficiency power products designed to address power application requirements of all sizes.   The new products added to the range carried by Farnell include the MGN1 series of DC-DC conv
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    Date:
    02/18/2024
    Würth Optocouplers in Flyback Converters Application Note

    Würth Optocouplers in Flyback Converters Application Note

    Würth Optocouplers in Flyback Converters Application Note
    ­  The guide is aimed at developers looking to use a DC/DC flyback converter to achieve greater stability and reliability in power supply design. It might also be useful for those who use optocouplers for galvanic isolation of the feedback path. Applications include primary and auxiliary power supplies f
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    Date:
    02/18/2024
    Accelerometer Market Size & Share to Surpass USD 2.4 billion by 2031, Exhibiting a CAGR of 7.6%

    Accelerometer Market Size & Share to Surpass USD 2.4 billion by 2031, Exhibiting a CAGR of 7.6%

    Accelerometer Market Size & Share to Surpass USD 2.4 billion by 2031, Exhibiting a CAGR of 7.6%
    Transparency Market Research Inc.

    ­The global accelerometer market is estimated to flourish at a CAGR of 6.6% from 2023 to 2031. Transparency Market Research projects that the overall sales revenue for accelerometer is estimated to reach US$ 2.4 billion by the end of 2031. The proliferation of Internet of Things
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    02/16/2024
    CES 2024 Showed that the Future of Cars will be Defined by AI

    Connected and software-defined vehicle features.

    CES 2024 Showed that the Future of Cars will be Defined by AI
    Dr James Jeffs, Senior Technology Analyst at IDTechEx

    IDTechEx’s new report, “Future Automotive Technologies 2024-2034: Applications, Megatrends, Forecasts”, highlights the biggest changes coming to cars over the next ten years. Electrification will change what powers cars, and automation will change how they are driven, but one of the biggest opportunities is
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    02/16/2024
    Declining Consumer Confidence in the US Energy System Highlights Need for Action

    Trey Thornton, EY Americas Power & Utilities Leader

    Declining Consumer Confidence in the US Energy System Highlights Need for Action
    Ernst & Young LLP

    ­The EY Energy Consumer Confidence Index (ECCI) reveals an 8-point plunge in consumer confidence toward the US energy system, tumbling from 64.8 in 2022 down to 56.9 today. Most Americans believe they are doing everything they can to be sustainable (68%) and that energy providers should take the lead in shifting to
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    02/15/2024
    Carbon Intensity Regulation to Make or Break Global Low-Carbon Hydrogen Market

    Carbon Intensity Regulation to Make or Break Global Low-Carbon Hydrogen Market

    Carbon Intensity Regulation to Make or Break Global Low-Carbon Hydrogen Market
    ­The future of low-carbon hydrogen hinges on global policymakers introducing regulations and subsidies that focus on the carbon intensity of the hydrogen produced rather than its colour, according to Wood Mackenzie’s Horizons report ‘Over the rainbow: Why understanding full value-chain carbon intensity is
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    02/15/2024
    Wärtsilä to Deliver one of Scotland's Largest Energy Storage Systems to Zenobē with Quantum High Energy

    Aerial view of Zenobē's 300 MW battery energy storage site in construction in Blackhillock, Scotland © Zenobē

    Wärtsilä to Deliver one of Scotland's Largest Energy Storage Systems to Zenobē with Quantum High Energy
    ­Technology group Wärtsilä will supply a 300-megawatt (MW) / 600-megawatt hour (MWh) energy storage system under an Engineered Equipment Delivery (EEQ) contract to Zenobē, an electric vehicle fleet and battery storage specialist, in Kilmarnock, Scotland. This is the second energy storage system Wärtsilä is
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    02/15/2024
    Fundamental Equation for Superconducting Quantum Bits Revised

    Cryogenic microwave setup used for quantum device measurements.

    Fundamental Equation for Superconducting Quantum Bits Revised
    FORSCHUNGSZENTRUM JUELICH

    Physicists from Forschungszentrum Jülich and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology have uncovered that Josephson tunnel junctions – the fundamental building blocks of superconducting quantum computers – are more complex than previously thought. Just like overtones in a musical instrument, harmonics are su
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    02/15/2024
    Renesas Electronics Announces Intent to Acquire Altium

    Hidetoshi Shibata, CEO of Renesas

    Renesas Electronics Announces Intent to Acquire Altium
    ­Renesas Electronics Corporation and Altium Limited (“Altium”, ASX: ALU), a global leader in electronics design systems, today announced they have entered into a Scheme Implementation Agreement (“SIA”) for Renesas to acquire Altium by way of a Scheme of Arrangement under Australian law (“Scheme”). Un
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    Date:
    02/15/2024
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    Conceptual art of the operating device, consisting of a nanopillar-loaded drum sandwiched by two periodically segmented mirrors, allowing the laser light to strongly interact with the drum quantum mechanically at room temperature.

    A "Quantum Leap" at Room Temperature
    ECOLE POLYTECHNIQUE FÉDÉRALE DE LAUSANNE

    ­In the realm of quantum mechanics, the ability to observe and control quantum phenomena at room temperature has long been elusive, especially on a large or “macroscopic” scale. Traditionally, such observations have been confined to environments near absolute zero, where quantum effects are easier to detect. Bu
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    02/14/2024
    Altermagnetism Proves its Place on the Magnetic Family Tree

    In Nature, researchers report the discovery of a new type of fundamental magnetism, termed ‘altermagnetism’. Juraj Krempasky, scientist at PSI and first author of the publication stands at the Swiss Light Source SLS where the experimental proof of altermagnetism was made. (Photo: Paul Scherrer Insti

    Altermagnetism Proves its Place on the Magnetic Family Tree
    PAUL SCHERRER INSTITUTE

    ­There is now a new addition to the magnetic family: thanks to experiments at the Swiss Light Source SLS, researchers have proved the existence of altermagnetism. The experimental discovery of this new branch of magnetism is reported in Nature and signifies new fundamental physics, with major implications fo
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    02/14/2024
    Argonne Scientists Use AI to Identify New Materials for Carbon Capture

    Scientific visualization of the AI-guided assembly of a novel metal organic framework with high carbon dioxide adsorption capacity and synthesizable linkers. Building blocks, predicted by generative AI, are shown on the left, while the final AI-predicted structure is shown on the right.

    Argonne Scientists Use AI to Identify New Materials for Carbon Capture
    DOE/ARGONNE NATIONAL LABORATORY

    ­Generative AI techniques, machine learning and simulations give researchers new opportunities to identify environmentally friendly metal-organic framework materials. Carbon capture is a critical technology in reducing greenhouse gas emissions from power plants and other industrial facilities. But a sui
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    Date:
    02/14/2024
    New Study Pinpoints Startups' Vulnerabilities to Innovation Imitation

    Charlotte Jacobs, of Louisiana State University

    New Study Pinpoints Startups' Vulnerabilities to Innovation Imitation
    STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT SOCIETY

    ­There’s a Catch-22 to business inventions: endorsements lend credibility and boost market share for innovations, but that same attention leaves even patented products vulnerable to imitation. While it has long been accepted that smaller companies have greater risks associated with IP poaching, a new st
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    02/14/2024
    Quantum Dot Sensor Market to Rise at a 20.9% CAGR from 2023 to 2031

    Quantum Dot Sensor Market to Rise at a 20.9% CAGR from 2023 to 2031

    Quantum Dot Sensor Market to Rise at a 20.9% CAGR from 2023 to 2031
    ­Transparency Market Research Inc.

    The quantum dot sensor industry was worth US$ 181.3 million in 2022. A CAGR of 20.9% is projected from 2023 to 2031, reaching US$ 972.3 million. Positive market influences also come from the increased emphasis on sustainability and environmental awareness. Because quantum dot sensors can run at lo
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    02/14/2024
    Magnesium Protects Tantalum, a Promising Material for Making Qubits

    Chenyu Zhou, a research associate in the Center for Functional Nanomaterials (CFN) at Brookhaven National Laboratory and first author on the study, with Mingzhao Liu (CFN), Yimei Zhu (CMPMS), and Junsik Mun (CFN and CMPMSD), at the DynaCool Physical Property Measurement System (PPMS) in CFN.

    Magnesium Protects Tantalum, a Promising Material for Making Qubits
    DOE/BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LABORATORY

    ­Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory have discovered that adding a layer of magnesium improves the properties of tantalum, a superconducting material that shows great promise for building qubits, the basis of quantum computers. As described in a&
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    02/14/2024
    Scientists Create Effective 'Spark Plug' for Direct-Drive Inertial Confinement Fusion Experiments

    A a view from inside the OMEGA target chamber during a direct-drive inertial fusion experiment at the University of Rochester’s Laboratory for Laser Energetics. Scientists fired 28 kilojoules of laser energy at small capsules filled with deuterium and tritium fuel, causing the capsules to implode...

    Scientists Create Effective 'Spark Plug' for Direct-Drive Inertial Confinement Fusion Experiments
    UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER

    ­Scientists from the University of Rochester’s Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE) led experiments to demonstrate an effective “spark plug” for direct-drive methods of inertial confinement fusion (ICF). In two studies published in Nature Physics, the authors discuss their results an
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    02/14/2024
    PEM Fuel Cell Materials Market Growth Driven by Transportation Sector

    Materials for PEM fuel cells market value and market share by component.

    PEM Fuel Cell Materials Market Growth Driven by Transportation Sector
    Dr Conor O'Brien, Senior Technology Analyst at IDTechEx

    ­With the growing hydrogen economy, proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells are the subject of ongoing innovation, especially in terms of materials development. Dominant incumbent materials are seen for certain components, but alternative competitive options are emerging, and the technology landscape is beginning to
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    02/14/2024
    OpenTitan Partnership Makes History as First Open-Source Silicon Project to Reach Commercial Availability

    OpenTitan – The World’s First Commercial-Grade Open-Source Silicon is Here!

    OpenTitan Partnership Makes History as First Open-Source Silicon Project to Reach Commercial Availability
    ­lowRISC C.I.C., the open silicon ecosystem organization, and the OpenTitan coalition today announced a historic milestone as the first open-source silicon project to reach commercial availability, with validated chips in hand. The capstone moment is the result of an unprecedented amount of support an
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    02/13/2024
    Vibration Sensor Market Size to Exceed USD 5.6 billion by 2031

    Vibration Sensor Market Size to Exceed USD 5.6 billion by 2031

    Vibration Sensor Market Size to Exceed USD 5.6 billion by 2031
    Transparency Market Research Inc.

    The global vibration sensor market is estimated to flourish at a CAGR of 5.6% from 2023 to 2031. Transparency Market Research projects that the overall sales revenue for vibration sensor is estimated to reach US$ 5.6 billion by the end of 2031.  With increasing concerns about env
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    02/13/2024
    A New Way to let AI Chatbots Converse All Day Without Crashing

    A New Way to let AI Chatbots Converse All Day Without Crashing

    A New Way to let AI Chatbots Converse All Day Without Crashing
    MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

    ­When a human-AI conversation involves many rounds of continuous dialogue, the powerful large language machine-learning models that drive chatbots like ChatGPT sometimes start to collapse, causing the bots’ performance to rapidly deteriorate. A team of researchers from MIT and elsewhere has pinpointed a surpris
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    02/13/2024
    Exploring the Effect of Ring Closing on Fluorescence of Supramolecular Polymers

    (a) The toroidal assemblies with no termini are not easily deformed in solution, resulting in less excitation energy loss and strong yellow fluorescence. (b) The randomly coiled assemblies are easily deformed, resulting in excitation energy loss and a weak orange fluorescence.

    Exploring the Effect of Ring Closing on Fluorescence of Supramolecular Polymers
    CHIBA UNIVERSITY

    ­In supramolecular chemistry, the self-assembly state of molecules plays a significant role in determining their tangible properties. Controlling the self-assembled state has garnered significant attention as it can be exploited to design materials with desired properties like charge transport capability and fl
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    02/13/2024
    University of Limerick, Ireland Study Reveals Eco-Friendly Way to Generate Power From Waste Wood

    Muhammad Muddasar, a NXTGENWOOD PhD student based at the Bernal Institute with Professor Maurice N Collins, Professor of Materials Science in UL’s School of Engineering and Principal Investigator at the Bernal Institute

    University of Limerick, Ireland Study Reveals Eco-Friendly Way to Generate Power From Waste Wood
    UNIVERSITY OF LIMERICK

    ­A new study by researchers at University of Limerick in Ireland has revealed a sustainable method of efficiently converting waste heat into electricity using Irish wood products, while minimising costs and environmental impact. The groundbreaking study, led by researchers at UL in collaboration with coll
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    02/13/2024
    First Representative Survey of Energy Insecurity in New York City

    Diana Hernández, PhD, associate professor of sociomedical sciences at Columbia Mailman School of Public Health

    First Representative Survey of Energy Insecurity in New York City
    COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY'S MAILMAN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH

    ­Researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene conducted the first representative survey of energy insecurity and health of New York City residents. The study’s findings – including that energy insecurity is experienced by approx
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    02/13/2024
    ­Mouser and ADI Present Webinar on Precision Electronics

    ­Mouser and ADI Present Webinar on Precision Electronics

    ­Mouser and ADI Present Webinar on Precision Electronics
    The webinar will be streamed live on Tuesday 27th February at 16:00 CET.   Advanced scientific research demands precision electronics at the forefront of measurement technology, excelling in stability, precision, sensitivity, accuracy, and reliability. While the ideal product aligns with specifications f
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    Date:
    02/12/2024
    ­Infineon and Anker Open Joint Innovation Application Center

    Infineon Technologies announced a joint Innovation Application Center in Shenzhen with Anker Innovations, a global leader in charging technology.

    ­Infineon and Anker Open Joint Innovation Application Center
      With the center already fully operating, it is paving the way for more energy-efficient and CO2-saving charging solutions that support decarbonization.   Driven by the growing consumer demand for faster charging solutions due to an increasing usage of mobile devices, laptops and other b
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    02/12/2024
    ­Infineon and Wolfspeed extend multi-year SiC wafer agreement

    ­Infineon and Wolfspeed extend multi-year SiC wafer agreement

    ­Infineon and Wolfspeed extend multi-year SiC wafer agreement
      Infineon and Wolfspeed have announced the expansion and extension of their existing long-term 150mm silicon carbide wafer supply agreement.   The extended partnership includes a multi-year capacity reservation agreement. It contributes to Infineon’s general supply chain stability, also with rega
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    Date:
    02/12/2024
    Global Solid State Lighting Market Size is Estimated to Reach USD 120.12 billion by 2031

    Global Solid State Lighting Market Size is Estimated to Reach USD 120.12 billion by 2031

    Global Solid State Lighting Market Size is Estimated to Reach USD 120.12 billion by 2031
    Straits Research

    ­Solid-state lighting uses semiconductors to convert electricity into light. A solid-state lighting system generates visible light through electroluminescence, in which an electric current is passed through a semiconductor diode specially formulated to glow. Solid-state lighting is used in many applications be
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    02/12/2024
    Temperature Sensor Market Set to Surge at 5.4 % CAGR, to Reach USD 10.1 billion by 2031

    Temperature Sensor Market Set to Surge at 5.4 % CAGR, to Reach USD 10.1 billion by 2031

    Temperature Sensor Market Set to Surge at 5.4 % CAGR, to Reach USD 10.1 billion by 2031
    Transparency Market Research Inc.

    ­The global temperature sensor market was projected to attain US$ 6 billion in 2022. It is anticipated to garner a 5.4% CAGR from 2022 to 2031 and by 2031, the market is likely to attain US$ 10.1 billion by 2031. A temperature sensor is an electrical device that detects and measu
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    02/12/2024
    Unlocking Quantum Precision: Expanded Superconducting Strips for Enhanced Photon-Counting Accuracy

    Superconducting microstrip photon-number-resolving detector.

    Unlocking Quantum Precision: Expanded Superconducting Strips for Enhanced Photon-Counting Accuracy
    SPIE--INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR OPTICS AND PHOTONICS

    ­Using single photons as qubits has become a prominent strategy in quantum information technology. Accurately determining the number of photons is crucial in various quantum systems, including quantum computation, quantum communication, and quantum metrology. Photon-number-resolving detectors (PNRDs) play a vi
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    02/12/2024
    Making AI a Partner in Neuroscientific Discovery

    Making AI a Partner in Neuroscientific Discovery

    Making AI a Partner in Neuroscientific Discovery
    MCGILL UNIVERSITY

    ­The past year has seen major advances in Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT. The ability of these models to interpret and produce human text sources (and other sequence data) has implications for people in many areas of human activity. A new perspective paper in the journal Neuron argues th
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    Date:
    02/12/2024
    Researchers Show Classical Computers Can Keep up with, and Surpass, Their Quantum Counterparts

    Researchers Show Classical Computers Can Keep up with, and Surpass, Their Quantum Counterparts

    Researchers Show Classical Computers Can Keep up with, and Surpass, Their Quantum Counterparts
    NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

    ­Quantum computing has been hailed as a technology that can outperform classical computing in both speed and memory usage, potentially opening the way to making predictions of physical phenomena not previously possible. Many see quantum computing’s advent as marking a paradigm shift from classical
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    02/12/2024
    New AI Tool Discovers Realistic 'Metamaterials' with Unusual Properties

    New AI Tool Discovers Realistic 'Metamaterials' with Unusual Properties

    New AI Tool Discovers Realistic 'Metamaterials' with Unusual Properties
    DELFT UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

    ­The properties of normal materials, such as stiffness and flexibility, are determined by the molecular composition of the material, but the properties of metamaterials are determined by the geometry of the structure from which they are built. Researchers design these structures digitally and then have it 3D-printed. Th
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    Date:
    02/12/2024
    There is no Proof that AI can be Controlled, According to Extensive Survey

    There is no Proof that AI can be Controlled, According to Extensive Survey

    There is no Proof that AI can be Controlled, According to Extensive Survey
    TAYLOR & FRANCIS GROUP

    ­There is no current evidence that AI can be controlled safely, according to an extensive review, and without proof that AI can be controlled, it should not be developed, a researcher warns. Despite the recognition that the problem of AI control may be one of the most important problems facing humanity, it remain
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    Date:
    02/12/2024
    Exploring new Futures in Space: A Revolutionary Integration of Neuroscience, Quantum Physics, and Space Exploration

    Doppelgängers3, A film by Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian

    Exploring new Futures in Space: A Revolutionary Integration of Neuroscience, Quantum Physics, and Space Exploration
    SETI INSTITUTE

    ­The SETI Institute, leading humanity's quest to understand the origins and prevalence of life and intelligence in the universe and share that knowledge with the world, is pioneering innovative approaches to understanding our place in the cosmos. The SETI Institute is proud to support a groundbreaking project fro
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    Date:
    02/12/2024
    New Process Allows Full Recovery of Starting Materials from Tough Polymer Composites

    A polymer, functionalized carbon fibers and a crosslinker are mixed and cured. The components can be retrieved by addition of an alcohol, pinacol.

    New Process Allows Full Recovery of Starting Materials from Tough Polymer Composites
    DOE/OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY

    ­In a win for chemistry, inventors at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have designed a closed-loop path for synthesizing an exceptionally tough carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer, or CFRP, and later recovering all of its starting materials. A lightweight, strong and tough composite material,
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    Date:
    02/12/2024
    ­Analog Devices Appoints New EVP and CFO

    Analog Devices has appointed Richard C. Puccio, Jr. as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

    ­Analog Devices Appoints New EVP and CFO
      In the role, Mr. Puccio will set ADI’s financial strategy and lead the company’s global finance operations. Mr. Puccio will report to CEO and Chair Vincent Roche.   “Rich brings tremendous experience and capability from his more than three decades of leading financial advisory and
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    Date:
    02/09/2024
    ­Mouser Electronics Launches Alternative Energy Resource Hub

    ­Mouser Electronics Launches Alternative Energy Resource Hub

    ­Mouser Electronics Launches Alternative Energy Resource Hub
      The centre features a comprehensive selection of content, products and solutions. Readers will discover innovative uses of renewable power, keen insights into commercial and industrial electric vehicles, and learn how energy storage systems will be key for the transition to renewable energy.  
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    Date:
    02/09/2024
    ­Arrow Expands Automotive Centre of Excellence in Egypt

    Rick Marano, president of Arrow’s global components business

    ­Arrow Expands Automotive Centre of Excellence in Egypt
      Arrow’s Automotive CoE addresses the opportunities and helps resolve the challenges associated with connected, autonomous and electrification technologies in the automotive industry. The complexities associated with adopting such emerging technologies, including lack of in-house engineering talent
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    Date:
    02/09/2024
    ­Vicor Powering Innovation Podcast Addresses Edge Computing

    ­Vicor Powering Innovation Podcast Addresses Edge Computing

    ­Vicor Powering Innovation Podcast Addresses Edge Computing
      The discussion addressed how edge computing (EC) systems bring cloud computing closer to where it’s needed for mission critical applications such as hospitals and smart cities. In the latest episode, Fred Buining CTO of HIRO sits down with David Krakauer, VP of Corporate Marketing at Vicor, to offe
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    Date:
    02/09/2024
    Power Meter Market to be Worth USD 20.0 billion by 2031

    Power Meter Market to be Worth USD 20.0 billion by 2031

    Power Meter Market to be Worth USD 20.0 billion by 2031
    ­Transparency Market Research Inc. - The global power meter Market was projected to attain US$ 11.2 billion in 2022. It is anticipated to garner a 6.6% CAGR from 2022 to 2031 and by 2031, the market is likely to attain US$ 20 billion by 2031.  Since power meters are immun
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    Date:
    02/09/2024
    IDTechEx Discusses Whether Fuel Cell Vehicles Will Succeed and What It Would Take

    The cost of green hydrogen needs to reduce dramatically to match BEV charging costs.

    IDTechEx Discusses Whether Fuel Cell Vehicles Will Succeed and What It Would Take
    Dr James Edmondson, Research Director at IDTechEx

    ­The sales of hydrogen fuel cell cars have largely stalled from 2021 onwards, but does this mean there is no market for fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) in the future, and what is required to make them a success? IDTechEx's report, "Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles 2024-2044: Markets, Technologies, and Foreca
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    Date:
    02/09/2024
    ­Energy balance calculator for battery life optimization

    Nexperia has announced the Energy Balance Calculator

    ­Energy balance calculator for battery life optimization
      The calculator facilitates the integration of Nexperia’s Energy Harvesting PMICs into their systems by providing engineers with precise data for informed decision-making.   At the core of Nexperia's Energy Harvesting PMICs is the Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) algorithm, enabling
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    Date:
    02/08/2024
    ­Würth Elektronik partners with Gator Motorsports

    Würth Elektronik partners with Gator Motorsports

    ­Würth Elektronik partners with Gator Motorsports
      As a partner, Würth Elektronik is supporting UFSAE in its objective to design and build a high-performance electric racecar for international collegiate competitions.   UFSAE is a dynamic organization comprising interdisciplinary students who collaborate to create a cutting-edge Electri
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    Date:
    02/08/2024
    ­Vishay vPolyTan Polymer Tantalum Chip Capacitors from Rutronik

    ­Vishay vPolyTan Polymer Tantalum Chip Capacitors from Rutronik

    ­Vishay vPolyTan Polymer Tantalum Chip Capacitors from Rutronik
      The AEC-Q200 qualified components impress with their extremely low ESR, lower voltage derating, and safe failure mode, combined with higher volumetric efficiency than comparable conventional tantalum capacitors. Due to their high ripple current capability of up to 2.37 A, the capacitors are particularly suitab
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    Date:
    02/08/2024
    ­Infineon and Worksport partner on portable power stations

    ­Infineon and Worksport partner on portable power stations

    ­Infineon and Worksport partner on portable power stations
      Enabled by Infineon’s GaN transistors, the power converters will be lighter and smaller in size with reduced system costs. In addition, Infineon will support Worksport in the optimization of circuits and layout design to further reduce size and increase power density.   “Infineon’s
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    Date:
    02/08/2024
    ­VMAX chooses Infineon for EV fast charging

    ­VMAX chooses Infineon for EV fast charging

    ­VMAX chooses Infineon for EV fast charging
      Infineon’s components come in a D²PAK package and combine ultra-fast TRENCHSTOP 5 IGBTs with half-rated free-wheeling SiC Schottky barrier diodes to achieve a perfect cost-performance ratio for both hard and soft switching topologies. With their superior performance, optimized power density and le
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    Date:
    02/08/2024
    ­Silanna to introduce cutting-edge power sharing technology

    ­Silanna to introduce cutting-edge power sharing technology

    ­Silanna to introduce cutting-edge power sharing technology
      As well as demonstrating the significant advances in power supply solutions that embody Silanna's commitment to efficiency, performance, and innovation, the company’s Director of Marketing, Hubie Noto, will present a technical session on "Adaptive Intelligent Power Sharing Multiport Power Supplie
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    Date:
    02/08/2024
    ­AT Series connectors from Amphenol now at Rutronik

    ­AT Series connectors from Amphenol now at Rutronik

    ­AT Series connectors from Amphenol now at Rutronik
      These heavy-duty, waterproof connectors are available in different form factors as well as BoardLock, StructurePlus, LED, HYPERBUSS, and PanelMate options. They are a cost-effective choice and have been developed to be compatible with all other existing standard products industrywide. Designed to IP68
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    Date:
    02/08/2024
    ­Conesys MIL-DTL-26482 connectors from Powell Electronics

    ­Conesys MIL-DTL-26482 connectors from Powell Electronics

    ­Conesys MIL-DTL-26482 connectors from Powell Electronics
        Rugged miniature cylindrical Conesys MIL-DTL-26482 connectors are immediately available through Powell Electronics   The components feature a reliable bayonet coupling design with rear-removable crimp contacts.   The Conesys MIL-DTL-26482 connectors are available with
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    Date:
    02/08/2024
    High-Performance Photoelectrochemical Cells with MoS2 Nanoflakes/TiO2 Photoanode on 3D Porous Carbon Spun Fabric

    In the process of manufacturing a 3D porous MoS2/CSF photoelectrode, the Oxi-PAN staple fibers were used and applied as intersected warps and wefts in the plain weave process, leading to excellent mechanical and structural stability.

    High-Performance Photoelectrochemical Cells with MoS2 Nanoflakes/TiO2 Photoanode on 3D Porous Carbon Spun Fabric
    BEIJING ZHONGKE JOURNAL PUBLISING CO. LTD.

    ­This research is led by Donghee Park (Center for Opto-Electronic Materials and Devices, Post-Silicon Semiconductor Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Republic of Korea) and Dong Ick Son (Institute of Advanced Composite Materials, Korea Institute of Science and Technology; KIST School, Department of
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    Date:
    02/08/2024
    New Study Finds

    Yarn-shaped supercapacitors created by NC State researchers in the Wilson College of Textiles. Photo courtesy of Nanfei He, NC State University.

    New Study Finds "Sweet Spot" for Length of Yarn-Shaped Supercapacitors
    NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY

    ­As interest in wearable technology has surged, research into creating energy-storage devices that can be woven into textiles has also increased. Researchers at North Carolina State University have now identified a “sweet spot” at which the length of a threadlike energy storage technology called a “yarn-shaped su
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    Date:
    02/08/2024
    How Teachers Make Ethical Judgments When Using AI in the Classroom

    Researchers at the USC Center for Generative AI and Society and the USC Rossier School of Education investigated teachers’ perspectives on ethics around AI for the first report to be published by the center.

    How Teachers Make Ethical Judgments When Using AI in the Classroom
    UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

    ­A teacher’s gender and comfort with technology factor into whether artificial intelligence is adopted in the classroom, as shown in a new report from the USC Center for Generative AI and Society. The study, “AI in K-12 Classrooms: Ethical Considerations and Lessons Learned,” explores how teach
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    Date:
    02/08/2024
    Chemists Decipher Reaction Process That Could Improve Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

    UCLA chemist Xiangfeng Duan

    Chemists Decipher Reaction Process That Could Improve Lithium-Sulfur Batteries
    UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - LOS ANGELES

    Lithium-sulfur batteries have the potential to transform energy storage, with exceptional theoretical capacity and performance in combination with an element in abundant supply. But the intricate reaction mechanism, particularly during discharge, has been challenging to solve. UCLA researchers have identified
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    Date:
    02/08/2024
    Researchers Measure and Control Interactions Between Magnetic Ripples Using Lasers

    Ilustration of the crystal structure of the yttrium alloy, with the red line at left representing the laser pulse in and the blue and green lines at right representing the two types of magnons created.

    Researchers Measure and Control Interactions Between Magnetic Ripples Using Lasers
    CALIFORNIA NANOSYSTEMS INSTITUTE

    ­One vision for the future of computing involves using ripples in magnetic fields — called magnons — as a basic mechanism. In this application, magnons would be comparable to electricity as the basis for electronics. In conventional digital technologies, such magnonic systems are expected to be far fa
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    Date:
    02/08/2024
    Getting to Know the ​'Ghost' Inside Batteries

    Getting to Know the ​'Ghost' Inside Batteries

    Getting to Know the ​'Ghost' Inside Batteries
    DOE/ARGONNE NATIONAL LABORATORY

    ­An Argonne team developing materials for solid-state batteries took an unexpected detour to investigate tiny short-circuits known as soft-shorts. Their insights will benefit battery researchers around the world. Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory have shed impo
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    Date:
    02/08/2024
    Resting Boosts Performance of Lithium Metal Batteries

    Yi Cui, the Fortinet Founders Professor of Materials Science and Engineering in the School of Engineering, Stanford

    Resting Boosts Performance of Lithium Metal Batteries
    STANFORD UNIVERSITY

    ­Next-generation electric vehicles could run on lithium metal batteries that go 500 to 700 miles on a single charge, twice the range of conventional lithium-ion batteries in EVs today. But lithium metal technology has serious drawbacks: The battery rapidly loses its capacity to store energy after relativel
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    Date:
    02/08/2024
    Quantum Dots Market size worth $ 36.79 Billion, Globally, by 2030 at 26.04% CAGR

    Quantum Dots Market size worth $ 36.79 Billion, Globally, by 2030 at 26.04% CAGR

    Quantum Dots Market size worth $ 36.79 Billion, Globally, by 2030 at 26.04% CAGR
    Verified Market Research

    ­The Global Quantum Dots Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 26.04% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report published by Verified Market Research®. The report reveals that the market was valued at USD 4.58 Billion in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 36.79 Billion by th
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    Date:
    02/08/2024
    Nautilus Solar Energy Acquires 12.7MW Community Solar Portfolio from SolAmerica Energy

    David Okuwobi, Business Development Director at Nautilus

    Nautilus Solar Energy Acquires 12.7MW Community Solar Portfolio from SolAmerica Energy
    ­Nautilus Solar Energy, LLC announced the acquisition of a 12.7 MW portfolio of community solar projects from SolAmerica Energy, LLC (“SolAmerica”). Both projects, located in Canton, NY, are expected to be fully operational in 2024. Once completed, the community solar projects will provide clean energy to
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    Date:
    02/08/2024
    Inexpensive, Carbon-Neutral Biofuels are Finally Possible

    UCR associate research professor Charles Cai, who developed the CELF biomass pretreatment technology.

    Inexpensive, Carbon-Neutral Biofuels are Finally Possible
    Jules Bernstein, UC Riverside

    ­When it comes to making fuel from plants, the first step has always been the hardest — breaking down the plant matter. A new study finds that introducing a simple, renewable chemical to the pretreatment step can finally make next-generation biofuel production both cost-effective and carbon neutral.  For biofuels
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    Date:
    02/08/2024
    LitePoint, Morse Micro, and AzureWave Collaborate to Advance Wi-Fi HaLow Adoption Across Industrial IoT Applications

    Prakash Guda, Vice President of Marketing and Product Management at Morse Micro

    LitePoint, Morse Micro, and AzureWave Collaborate to Advance Wi-Fi HaLow Adoption Across Industrial IoT Applications
    ­LitePoint, a leading provider of wireless test solutions, today announced a strategic collaboration with Morse Micro, the leading Wi-Fi HaLow silicon vendor, and AzureWave Technologies, Inc., a worldwide leading provider of wireless connectivity and image processing solutions, to expand innovative us
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    Date:
    02/08/2024
    Infineon and Honda sign MoU to collaborate on ICs

    Infineon and Honda sign MoU to collaborate on ICs

    Infineon and Honda sign MoU to collaborate on ICs
    The two companies also agreed to continue discussions on supply stability, as well as to encourage transferring mutual knowledge and collaborate on projects aimed at accelerating the time to market of technologies. “Infineon’s system understanding, our broad product portfolio and outstanding quality have made us an appr
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    Date:
    02/08/2024
    Joint Lab for NEV Developments with GaN and SiC Technology

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    Joint Lab for NEV Developments with GaN and SiC Technology

    Joint Lab for NEV Developments with GaN and SiC Technology
    Navitas Semiconductor and SHINRY announced the opening of a joint R&D power laboratory to accelerate the development of New-Energy Vehicle (NEV) power systems enabled by Navitas' GaNFast™ technology. SHINRY is active in on-board power supplies and strategic supplier to Honda, Hyundai, BYD, Geely, XPENG, BAIC
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    Date:
    02/06/2024
    STMicroelectronics Announces new Organization

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    STMicroelectronics Announces new Organization

    STMicroelectronics Announces new Organization
    STMicroelectronics moves from three to two product groups, AMPS and MDRF. The Analog, Power & Discrete, MEMS and Sensors Group (APMS) will be led by Marco Cassis, ST President and member of the Executive Committee, and the Microcontrollers, Digital ICs and RF products group (MDRF) will be led by Remi El-Ou
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    Date:
    02/06/2024
    Collaboration in Manufacturing Power Devices

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    Collaboration in Manufacturing Power Devices

    Collaboration in Manufacturing Power Devices
    A plan by ROHM and Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation to collaborate in the manufacture and increased volume production of power devices has been recognized and will be supported by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry as a measure supporting the Japanese Government's target of secure and st
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    Date:
    02/06/2024
    Developing a Wireless BMS Production Test Solution

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    Developing a Wireless BMS Production Test Solution

    Developing a Wireless BMS Production Test Solution
    ­Rohde & Schwarz, together with ADI, has developed an ultra-compact automated test equipment (ATE) system for wireless battery management systems (wBMS). With this test setup, the necessary wBMS module calibration, receiver, transmitter and DC tests can be conducted fast and executed reliably for verifica
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    Date:
    02/06/2024
    150mm and 200mm SiC Wafer Supply Secured

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    150mm and 200mm SiC Wafer Supply Secured

    150mm and 200mm SiC Wafer Supply Secured
    ­Infineon Technologies and Wolfspeed announced the expansion and extension of their existing long-term 150mm silicon carbide wafer supply agreement, originally signed in February 2018. The extended partnership includes a multi-year capacity reservation agreement. It contributes to Infineon's general supply chain
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    Date:
    02/04/2024
    Strengthening the Scandinavian Presence

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    Strengthening the Scandinavian Presence

    Strengthening the Scandinavian Presence
    With the establishment of Würth Elektronik Danmark A/S, customers from Denmark, Greenland and the Faroe Islands now have a direct point of contact for their electronic and electromechanical component needs. Previously, these markets were also served by the Swedish subsidiary. Würth Elektronik Danmark A/S is based in the
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    Date:
    02/04/2024
    Acquisition of 1500 VDC Converter Technology and Team

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    Acquisition of 1500 VDC Converter Technology and Team

    Acquisition of 1500 VDC Converter Technology and Team
    Danfoss Drives has announced the acquisition of the ACE300 product and the takeover of the product team from Finland-based company Ampner to extend the electrification portfolio with a dedicated 1500 VDC power converter. The product will be integrated within Danfoss Drives' portfolio of Electrification Solutions with pr
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    Date:
    02/04/2024
    Renesas to Acquire Transphorm: Expanding its Power Portfolio with GaN Technology

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    Renesas to Acquire Transphorm: Expanding its Power Portfolio with GaN Technology

    Renesas to Acquire Transphorm: Expanding its Power Portfolio with GaN Technology
    Renesas Electronics and Transphorm announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which a subsidiary of Renesas will acquire all outstanding shares of Transphorm's common stock. The transaction values Transphorm at approximately $339 million. The acquisition will provide Renesas with in-house
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    Date:
    02/04/2024
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