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As Lead Times Grow, European Automakers Call for More EU-made Chips

Manufacturers in Europe are increasing pressure on chipmakers to improve their production capacities.

November 13, 2021 by Luke James

Another Unexpected Outcome of the Chip Shortage? Distributors Are Thriving

While manufacturers are facing a woeful drop in supply, distributors' sales have surged amidst the ongoing chip shortage.

November 05, 2021 by Tyler Charboneau

Semiconductor Labor Shortage Casts Shadow Over Supply Chain

In the semiconductor industry, it's not just a chip shortage slowing things down. A labor and skills gap is also making its mark.

November 02, 2021 by Lianne Frith

3D Printing May Ease Semiconductor Shortage Woes

Additive manufacturing can't do much in the way of complex ICs, but it can replace legacy passives and improve existing fab machinery.

October 20, 2021 by Hannah DeTavis

Hokuyo Automation Boosts 4D LiDAR Leveraging SiLC’s FMCW Single Chip Technology

Hokuyo Automation and SiLC Technologies are teaming up to push 4D LiDAR to mainstream using frequency modulated continuous wave technology (FMCW). However, what is 4D LiDAR and SiLC's chip solution?

October 05, 2021 by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.

Sfera Labs Unveils First Programmable I/O Module Based on Raspberry Pi’s MCU

With this release, the usability of Raspberry Pi may now be accessible to the industrial market.

October 04, 2021 by Jake Hertz

“Gray Market” Floods with Counterfeit Chips Amidst Ongoing Shortage

Developers desperate to get their hands on a certain component should be wary of a swelling "gray market" of counterfeit parts.

October 01, 2021 by Tyler Charboneau

EU Pitches Chips Act to Heighten Its Global Semiconductor Status

Ramping up chip R&D and manufacturing will also help industries that have been hard hit by the semiconductor supply shortage.

September 24, 2021 by Tyler Charboneau

GaN Transistors for a Dollar? GaN Overcomes One Major Setback

The price of gallium nitride (GaN) transistors has dropped to less than $1.00 USD, becoming a cost-effective option for manufacturers. Could this lower cost finally push silicon from its throne?

August 16, 2021 by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.

Intel’s Latest Roadmap Shakes Up Past Plans and Ditches Node Nomenclature

Meeting goals sometimes means adjusting and overhauling the original plan. From new technology to updated nomenclature, Intel is trying to do just that with its latest up-to-date roadmap.

July 28, 2021 by Jake Hertz

Labs Over Fabs? The US Strives to Solve the Chip Shortage

The stakes are high with the continuing chip shortage; however, what solutions are trying to take the pressure off? Could the answer be in supporting laboratories over fabrication facilities?

July 26, 2021 by Lianne Frith

Could Human-aware Algorithms Be the Key to Motion Planning in Robotics?

Making robots more human-like could be a necessary hurdle to cross, especially concerning motion control and planning. What are places like MIT and Mitsubishi trying to accomplish with the right algorithms?

July 24, 2021 by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.

From Schottky Diodes to MOSFETS: 3 Team-ups Lower Power with SiC Technology

The world of SiC technology is about to boom with three different team-ups, from research to large tech companies. Who is teaming up, how are they advancing with SiC, and why?

June 26, 2021 by Ikimi .O

A Key to Flexible Electronics: Samsung and Stanford Ease Manufacturing

This month alone has seen plenty of developments in the field of flexible electronics. What are they accomplishing and could this technology be taking steps towards easier manufacturing?

June 23, 2021 by Jake Hertz

Moving Space to Earth: Perseverance Tech for Earth Applications

Space technology is a testbed for promising, new technologies, not only for space but for Earth applications as well. How are recent advances in space affecting Earth?

May 21, 2021 by Tyler Charboneau

Will Panasonic Hit Roadblocks Producing Tesla’s Tabless Battery Cells?

While Elon Musk's proposed "tabless battery cell" was once only a theory, Panasonic is now teaming with Tesla to scale the 4680 for production. What challenges lie ahead?

April 22, 2021 by Luke James

Why Physical Verification Is Only Getting Tougher With Advanced Nodes

In the nanometer era, IC complexity grows faster than die areas. EDA companies are stepping up with tools to streamline physical verification.

April 14, 2021 by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.

Reevaluating the Toxicity of Semiconductor Manufacturing

The safety of semiconductor manufacturing employees is a top priority. Still, these facilities handle toxic materials that can pose a hazard to human health.

April 13, 2021 by Tyler Charboneau

New Fabs Crop Up Globally in 2021 as Chip Crisis Continues

GlobalFoundries, SK Hynix, and Intel have all announced plans to either break ground on new manufacturing plants or expand existing operations.

April 04, 2021 by Luke James

Texas Power Outages Illustrate the State’s Importance to the Semi Industry

The outages last month marked yet another setback to an industry that was already having serious trouble with meeting demand from automakers.

March 28, 2021 by Luke James