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POLYN Technology Introduces Tire Monitoring Evaluation Kit

March 3, 2025

March 3, 2025 – POLYN, a fabless semiconductor company supplying application-specific Neuromorphic Analog Signal Processing (NASP) technology and products, announces the release of the VibroSense Tire Monitoring Evaluation Kit for general availability.

VibroSense-TMS (Tire Monitoring Solution) is an innovative neuromorphic chip that processes tire vibration data to detect real-time tire-road friction changes. This game-changing technology extracts information essential for driving safety from within the tire using only microwatts of power. This allows friction change alerts to be instantly sent to the vehicle ADAS.

VibroSense TMS provides always-on, continuous friction monitoring, enabling vehicles … Read More → "POLYN Technology Introduces Tire Monitoring Evaluation Kit"

Renesas Teams Up with Applus+ Laboratories to Achieve PSA Certified Level 1 with CRA Extension for Three New MCU Groups

Certification Highlights Renesas Commitment to Cybersecurity Leadership
February 28, 2025
TOKYO, Japan, February 27, 2025 ― Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced that it has successfully obtained PSA Certified Level 1 certification with the European Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) compliance extension for three of its latest microcontroller Groups (MCUs). This certification, evaluated by Applus+ Laboratories, marks a significant step in Renesas’ commitment to cybersecurity and compliance with upcoming European regulations.
The certified RA4L1 MCU Group features low power, 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) based on the Arm® Cortex®-M33 (CM33) core with Arm TrustZone® technology, delivering an ideal balance of low voltage operation, … Read More → "Renesas Teams Up with Applus+ Laboratories to Achieve PSA Certified Level 1 with CRA Extension for Three New MCU Groups"

ION Storage Systems Achieves Major Performance Milestone with 25x Capacity Increase and 1,000 Cycles in Solid-State Battery Performance

ION's battery cell surpasses 1,000 cycles while delivering dramatic capacity improvement, validating technology for the consumer electronics sector
February 28, 2025
BELTSVILLE, Md., Feb. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ION Storage Systems (ION), a Maryland-based pioneer in solid-state battery (SSB) technology, has achieved a significant breakthrough with its battery cell demonstrating a 25x increase in capacity in a commercially-relevant footprint while surpassing 1,000 charge cycles. This dual achievement marks a critical milestone in the company’s path to commercialization, validating both the performance and durability needed for a range of applications, particularly significant as ION’s cells cycle without compression or volume change, overcoming a key barrier to commercial SSB adoption.

2025 IEEE Electronic Components and Technology Conference Highlights Microelectronics Packaging and Component Breakthroughs

February 28, 2025

 

  • Premier electronics packaging conference celebrates 75 years of serving the industry
  • Key topics include heterogeneous integration, hybrid bonding, ultra-dense interconnections, photonic devices
  • An expanded number of special sessions on critical technologies
  • A Student and Startup Innovation Challenge

DALLAS, TX (February 27, 2025) – More than 2,000 scientists, engineers and businesspeople are expected to attend the 75th annual Read More → "2025 IEEE Electronic Components and Technology Conference Highlights Microelectronics Packaging and Component Breakthroughs"

ispace and EdgeCortix Agree to Collaborate on Latest AI-enabled Lunar Missions

February 26, 2025

TOKYO –February 25, 2025 – ispace, inc. (ispace) )(TOKYO: 9348), a global lunar exploration company, and EdgeCortix Inc. (EdgeCortix), a leading fabless semiconductor company specializing in energy-efficient Artificial Intelligence (AI) processing at the edge, today announced a mutual strategic cooperation to explore cislunar development using EdgeCortix’s low-power AI specific processors with ispace lunar exploration activities.

ispace and EdgeCortix have agreed to collaborate using data from existing and future missions. The agreement in the form of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) focuses on using EdgeCortix’s SAKURA-II platform, an advanced AI hardware acceleration device ( … Read More → "ispace and EdgeCortix Agree to Collaborate on Latest AI-enabled Lunar Missions"

Infineon launches support for Apple Find My® network accessories in ModusToolbox™

February 26, 2025

Munich, Germany – 25 February, 2025 – Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) today announced the availability of its Apple Find My™ network accessory support for the AIROC™ CYW20829, PSOC™ 63 Bluetooth™ microcontroller (MCU), AIROC CYW5591x Wi-Fi/BT connected MCU and AIROC CYW5551x within its ModusToolbox™. The feature enables customers to easily build Find My network capable Bluetooth® Low Energy (Bluetooth LE) devices that maximize battery performance.

The Apple Find My network — made up of over a billion Apple devices — provides an easy, secure way to locate compatible personal items using … Read More → "Infineon launches support for Apple Find My® network accessories in ModusToolbox™"

Simple, efficient, flexible 1A buck converter powers low-voltage loads in smart meters, home appliances and industrial converters

February 26, 2025

ST’s DCP3601 miniature monolithic buck converter combines extensive feature integration and flexibility, enabling simple, low-BOM designs to achieve high conversion efficiency. The power switches and compensation are built-in, requiring only six components to complete the circuit, including the inductor, bootstrap and filter capacitors, and feedback resistors for setting the output voltage.

With its 3.3V-to-36V input voltage range and 1A output capability, the DCP3601 can power low-voltage loads in applications such as smart meters, domestic … Read More → "Simple, efficient, flexible 1A buck converter powers low-voltage loads in smart meters, home appliances and industrial converters"

TrustInSoft and Ferrous Systems Partner to Bring Rust Code Analysis to TrustInSoft’s Security Solutions

February 26, 2025

PARIS and BERLIN – February 25, 2025 – TrustInSoft, a leading provider of advanced software analysis tools and formal verification for software security, has formed a strategic partnership with Ferrous Systems, the leader in Rust solutions for safety-critical systems. Together, they will integrate support for Rust code analysis using Ferrocene, Ferrous Systems’ qualified Rust compiler toolchain. This collaboration brings together TrustInSoft’s expertise in mathematical software verification and Ferrous Systems’ deep knowledge of Rust to help organizations enhance the security and reliability of their software.</ … Read More → "TrustInSoft and Ferrous Systems Partner to Bring Rust Code Analysis to TrustInSoft’s Security Solutions"

sureCore PowerMiser IP enables KU Leuven chip for AI applications to achieve dynamic power saving of greater than 40%

February 25, 2025
Sheffield, UK – 25 February 2025. SureCore, the ultra-low power memory specialist, has enabled KU Leuven, Belgium’s renowned research university, to develop a neural processing accelerator chip for AI applications that boasts dynamic power savings in excess of 40%, compared to solutions using the industry standard SRAM. Already demonstrated in more mature nodes, the 16nm FinFET variant of sureCore’s PowerMiser™ IP incorporates the company’s market-leading power saving technologies to deliver world-class results.
Paul Wells, CEO at sureCore, says: “We are delighted to hear that the team at KU Leuven has achieved significant improvements with our ground-breaking PowerMiser SRAM … Read More → "sureCore PowerMiser IP enables KU Leuven chip for AI applications to achieve dynamic power saving of greater than 40%"

Q.ANT and IMS CHIPS Launch Production of High-Performance AI Chips, Establish Blueprint for Strengthening Chip Sovereignty

Innovative manufacturing approach upcycles existing CMOS facility accelerating development of energy-efficient photonic AI chips and democratizing semiconductor manufacturing, enabling supply chain resilience and technology independence
February 25, 2025

Stuttgart, February 25, 2025 – Q.ANT, a pioneer in photonic processing for AI, has launched a dedicated production line for its high-performance photonic AI chips at the Institute of Microelectronics Stuttgart (IMS CHIPS), marking a significant semiconductor manufacturing milestone. By integrating Q.ANT’s patented photonic chip technology on the base of Thin-Film Lithium Niobate (TFLN) material and upcycling the existing CMOS production facility at IMS CHIPS, the partners have established a first-of-its-kind manufacturing line to accelerate the production of energy-efficient, high-performance processors for AI applications. Q.ANT has invested € 14 million in machinery and equipment to complement the new line for … Read More → "Q.ANT and IMS CHIPS Launch Production of High-Performance AI Chips, Establish Blueprint for Strengthening Chip Sovereignty"

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