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STMicroelectronics Works with Alifax on Rapid, Cost-Efficient Point-of-Care Medical Testing

October 30, 2020
  • Alifax, a diagnostic-test producer, has customized biological content and reagents to detect pandemic-related genetic material and other viral (and bacterial) pathogens
  • ST Real-Time PCR molecular-diagnostics technology, using disposable chip-based cartridges, can be adapted to detect any genetic material

Geneva, Switzerland, and Padova, Italy, October 29, 2020 – STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, and Alifax S.r.l, a producer of clinical diagnostic instrumentation, have worked together on a rapid, cost-efficient portable solution that will be available from Alifax, for point-of-care molecular diagnostic … Read More → "STMicroelectronics Works with Alifax on Rapid, Cost-Efficient Point-of-Care Medical Testing"

Synopsys and Samsung Foundry Collaboration Delivers Optimized Reference Methodology for High-Performance Compute Designs

Synopsys Fusion Design Platform Enables Full-Flow Quality-of-Results and Fastest Design Convergence on Samsung Advanced Process Technology
October 30, 2020

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ —

Highlights:

Microchip Releases Newest Generation of AEC-Q101 Qualified 700 and 1200V Silicon Carbide (SiC) Schottky Barrier Diode (SBD) for Automotive Applications

Automotive Electronics Council (AEC)-Q101-qualified devices targeted at helping electric vehicles achieve the highest levels of reliability and ruggedness
October 30, 2020

CHANDLER, Ariz., Oct. 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As vehicle electrification continues rapid growth worldwide, innovative power technologies such as Silicon Carbide (SiC) are required for high-voltage automotive systems ranging from motors to on-board charging and DC/DC converters. Microchip Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: MCHP) today announced its newly-qualified Read More → "Microchip Releases Newest Generation of AEC-Q101 Qualified 700 and 1200V Silicon Carbide (SiC) Schottky Barrier Diode (SBD) for Automotive Applications"

Samsung and VeriSilicon Enable Blaize to Meet Aggressive Time-to-Market Goals for New AI Edge Processor

Collaborative effort completed on schedule despite emergence of COVID-19 pandemic immediately before tape-out of Blaize Graph Streaming Processor device
October 30, 2020

SAN JOSE, CA – Oct 28, 2020 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, in collaboration with design services provider, VeriSilicon, has successfully supported the on-time market launch of AI Edge computing startup Blaize’s hardware platform, despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

Leveraging Samsung Foundry’s 14nm FinFET process technology and VeriSilicon’s chip design expertise and IP, Blaize is now offering its AI Edge computing Pathfinder and Xplorer platforms equipped with the Blaize Graph Streaming Processor (GSP), bringing a new class of powerful AI compute capabilities to edge applications such as industrial, smart city, automotive … Read More → "Samsung and VeriSilicon Enable Blaize to Meet Aggressive Time-to-Market Goals for New AI Edge Processor"

Unique Prototyping Platform from X-FAB Brings Together the Distinct Worlds of Microelectronics and Fluid Handling

October 30, 2020

Tessenderlo, Belgium – October 28th, 2020
X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE has taken further steps to establish itself as the go-to foundry for silicon-based microfluidics. The company is now able to offer a series of solutions that support the implementation of microfluidic structures directly on to CMOS dies. Through these, customers will be better able to address commercial opportunities arising that relate to lab-on-a-chip, DNA sequencing and synthesis, rare cell sorting, medical implants, pharmaceutical research, drug administering, food safety testing and many other applications.

Customers will have access to all the key elements required for developing chip-based microfluidic subsystems – … Read More → "Unique Prototyping Platform from X-FAB Brings Together the Distinct Worlds of Microelectronics and Fluid Handling"

STMicroelectronics Establishes World’s First “Lab-in-Fab” to Advance Adoption of Piezoelectric MEMS in Singapore in Partnership with A*STAR and ULVAC

October 29, 2020
  • Collaboration with A*STAR’s Institute of Microelectronics (IME) and Japanese manufacturing tool vendor ULVAC, focuses on Piezo MEMS technology
  • First-of-its-kind concept aims to accelerate the transition from proofs of concept to volume production, and advance the adoption of piezoelectric (Piezo) MEMS in new applications like AR/VR, medical, and 3D printing
  • First wafers expected in Q2 2021, with volume production forecast at the end of 2022.

Singapore, October 28, 2020 – STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across … Read More → "STMicroelectronics Establishes World’s First “Lab-in-Fab” to Advance Adoption of Piezoelectric MEMS in Singapore in Partnership with A*STAR and ULVAC"

Synopsys and Samsung Release Certified 3nm Gate-All-Around AMS Design Reference Flow for Early Design Starts

Flow Leverages Innovative Synopsys Custom Design Platform Features to Streamline 3nm Analog and Mixed-Signal Design
October 29, 2020

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ —

Highlights:

Microchip Releases Newest Generation of AEC-Q101 Qualified 700 and 1200V Silicon Carbide (SiC) Schottky Barrier Diode (SBD) for Automotive Applications

Automotive Electronics Council (AEC)-Q101-qualified devices targeted at helping electric vehicles achieve the highest levels of reliability and ruggedness
October 29, 2020

CHANDLER, Ariz., Oct. 28, 2020 – As vehicle electrification continues rapid growth worldwide, innovative power technologies such as Silicon Carbide (SiC) are required for high-voltage automotive systems ranging from motors to on-board charging and DC/DC converters. Microchip Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: MCHP) today announced its newly-qualified 700 and 1200V SiC Schottky Barrier Diode (SBD) power devices, providing Electric Vehicle (EV) system designers with solutions … Read More → "Microchip Releases Newest Generation of AEC-Q101 Qualified 700 and 1200V Silicon Carbide (SiC) Schottky Barrier Diode (SBD) for Automotive Applications"

Vishay Intertechnology Miniature Aluminum Capacitors Provide Increased Design Flexibility and Save Board Space

Automotive Grade Devices Offer High Ripple Currents Up to 3.8 A, Operating Temperatures to +105 °C, and Useful Life of 10,000 Hours at +105 °C
October 29, 2020

MALVERN, Pa. — Oct. 28, 2020 — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced a new series of low impedance, Automotive Grade miniature aluminum electrolytic capacitors that combine high ripple currents up to 3.8 A with high temperature operation to +105 °C and very long useful life up to 10,000 h at +105 °C.

Compared to previous-generation solutions, Vishay BCcomponents 170 RVZ series capacitors offer lower impedance and 10 % to 15 % … Read More → "Vishay Intertechnology Miniature Aluminum Capacitors Provide Increased Design Flexibility and Save Board Space"

Renesas Extends RA MCU Family with RA6T1 MCU Group for Motor Control and AI-based Endpoint Predictive Maintenance

October 29, 2020

TOKYO, Japan, October 28, 2020 ― Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the extension of its microcontroller (MCU) portfolio designed for motor control applications targeting smart homes, industrial automation, and building automation. Featuring a rich set of peripheral functions and AI-based failure detection, the four new RA6T1 Group MCUs are the latest members of Renesas’ rapidly expanding Arm®-based RA Family, and the first RA MCUs designed for the unique needs of motor control in home appliances, HVAC, solar inverters, and AC drives.

“As home appliances and building and industrial … Read More → "Renesas Extends RA MCU Family with RA6T1 MCU Group for Motor Control and AI-based Endpoint Predictive Maintenance"

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