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Molded Interconnect Devices May Be a PCB’s Partner in Design

Molded Interconnect Devices May Be a PCB’s Partner in Design

Molded interconnect devices, when conditioned with laser direct imaging, could be a helpful 3D supplement to PCB design.


News Sep 16, 2020 by Adrian Gibbons
When Cold Chain Reliability Comes Down to a Single Degree, a Precise Temperature Sensor IC Counts

When Cold Chain Reliability Comes Down to a Single Degree, a Precise Temperature Sensor IC Counts

There are many different types of temperature sensors. But one type is specially equipped to handle the precision and scalability of cold chain management.


News Sep 09, 2020 by Jake Hertz
TSMC Reveals Ambitious Plans for Its 4nm and 3nm Processes

TSMC Reveals Ambitious Plans for Its 4nm and 3nm Processes

At the company’s very first online symposium, TSMC showcased a range of new technologies, including its N4 process, which is scheduled to come online in late 2021.


News Aug 26, 2020 by Luke James
How Suppliers and Designers Can Prepare for a Supply Chain Comeback

How Suppliers and Designers Can Prepare for a Supply Chain Comeback

The pandemic dealt a sizable blow to the semiconductor industry. Here's how the rebound might look.


News Aug 26, 2020 by Kayla Matthews
Digi-Key Broadens Access to Products with New Marketplace Initiative

Digi-Key Broadens Access to Products with New Marketplace Initiative

Digi-Key says its Marketplace platform gives engineers access to millions of products from a variety of suppliers—all on one website.


News Aug 18, 2020 by Luke James
Inspired by Coffee Rings, Cambridge Researchers Create Ink for Next-Gen Printed Electronics

Inspired by Coffee Rings, Cambridge Researchers Create Ink for Next-Gen Printed Electronics

When inkjet droplets dry in a "coffee stain" pattern, printed electronic devices can malfunction. A new formula spreads evenly to eliminate the issue.


From Laser to Workbench: New Tech Speeds Up PCB Solder Mask Production

From Laser to Workbench: New Tech Speeds Up PCB Solder Mask Production

A new laser direct imaging technology may significantly increase the speed of solder mask production at a low cost.


News Aug 10, 2020 by Jake Hertz
Image Sensor Roundup: Toshiba, Sony, and Samsung Zero In on Industrial and Smartphone Applications

Image Sensor Roundup: Toshiba, Sony, and Samsung Zero In on Industrial and Smartphone Applications

These new devices are forging innovation in image sensor technology—speeding up industrial equipment, doubling up on pixels, and capturing both visible and invisible light.


News Jul 24, 2020 by Nicholas St. John
Radiation Plus Electronics is a Bad Combo. Enter a New Rad-Hard Manufacturing Method

Radiation Plus Electronics is a Bad Combo. Enter a New Rad-Hard Manufacturing Method

Space radiation can wreak havoc on electronic devices. While there are many ways to prevent damage, MIT's newly-developed manufacturing technique using rad-hard CMOS technology shows promise.


News Jul 13, 2020 by Jake Hertz
What the CHIPS for America Act Could Mean for the U.S. Semiconductor Industry

What the CHIPS for America Act Could Mean for the U.S. Semiconductor Industry

The bill would secure $22 billion to promote more U.S.-based semiconductor manufacturing.


News Jun 24, 2020 by Tyler Charboneau
Cobots and HMI: A Look at Industry 5.0

Cobots and HMI: A Look at Industry 5.0

The emergence of collaborative robots (cobots) fitted with a suite of sophisticated sensors is ushering in the era of Industry 5.0 where humans and robots work more closely together to streamline the production process.


ADI Makes Big Swing for Industry 4.0 with First Software-Configurable Industrial I/Os

ADI Makes Big Swing for Industry 4.0 with First Software-Configurable Industrial I/Os

Two new I/O solutions bring remote programmability to building control and industrial automation.


News May 29, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
How Semiconductor Manufacturing Benefits from Smart Fabs

How Semiconductor Manufacturing Benefits from Smart Fabs

Semiconductor manufacturing is a complex industry and small improvements anywhere in the process can make a big difference to the bottom line. This article discusses the benefits of continually optimizing manufacturing for the semiconductor industry by introducing smart manufacturing solutions.


TSMC Responds to Pressure for US-Based Fab, Announces Plans for $12 Billion Chip Factory in Arizona

TSMC Responds to Pressure for US-Based Fab, Announces Plans for $12 Billion Chip Factory in Arizona

Responding to the US government's request for more US chip factories earlier this week, TSMC has announced plans to cash out $12 billion for a fab house in Arizona.


News May 15, 2020 by Hannah DeTavis
US Government Approaches the Big Three—TSMC, Intel, Samsung—to Build US Chip Factories

US Government Approaches the Big Three—TSMC, Intel, Samsung—to Build US Chip Factories

Intel enthusiastically agreed; TSMC—not so much.


News May 12, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
‘Superfast’ New Ceramic Manufacturing Method Could Lead to AI-Driven Materials Design

‘Superfast’ New Ceramic Manufacturing Method Could Lead to AI-Driven Materials Design

Scientists at the University of Maryland are said to have reinvented a 26,000-year-old manufacturing process into an innovative approach to fabricating ceramic materials for applications that include AI-driven materials design.


News May 07, 2020 by Luke James
The Cost of Counterfeit Industrial Equipment for Electronics Manufacturers

The Cost of Counterfeit Industrial Equipment for Electronics Manufacturers

Today, it is easier than ever before to produce counterfeit products. And in the world of industrial equipment, it represents a ticking time bomb for manufacturers who face significant harm from the growth of knock-off equipment.


News Apr 19, 2020 by Luke James
The Standout U.S. Cities Showing Promise as Robotics Hubs

The Standout U.S. Cities Showing Promise as Robotics Hubs

In the United States, industrial robots are being deployed in places where you would expect them to be—in areas where there is a strong automotive industry.


News Mar 31, 2020 by Luke James
How Fast Can a Neural Network Chip Recognize Images? TU Wien Says Mere Nanoseconds

How Fast Can a Neural Network Chip Recognize Images? TU Wien Says Mere Nanoseconds

Researchers at TU Wien are at last addressing the need for instantaneous image recognition.


News Mar 18, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
Magnetic Assembly: A New Option for Delicate 3D Integration?

Magnetic Assembly: A New Option for Delicate 3D Integration?

Pick-and-place can damage sensitive parts and contactless methods are inefficient for high volumes. What about magnetic assembly?


News Mar 04, 2020 by Robin Mitchell