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UKAEA and Bristol University make first carbon-14 diamond battery
Dec 9, 2024 · This new type of battery has the potential to power devices for thousands of years, making it an incredibly long-lasting energy source. The picture shows weak radio luminescence, captured by a low light intensity camera, from a synthetic diamond carbon film made from beta-emitting carbon-14 atoms.
65nm 90V BCD process for analogue and mixed signal
Nov 11, 2024 · Called ‘Treo Platform’ it can produce ICs with rail voltage from 1V to 90V, and that work up to 175°C. “This provides the foundation for a range of power and sensing solutions,” according to the company.
LG Display stretches a point with display that expands by 50%
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LP5CAMM2 thin connector standard for SSDs, GPUs
Nov 11, 2024 · The JEDEC Solid State Technology Association has announced the PS-007A LPDDR5 CAMM2 Connector Performance Standard, for the “LP5CAMM2” compact form factor.
Equipment sales hit record $113bn, says SEMI
Dec 10, 2024 · “Three consecutive years of projected growth in investments in semiconductor manufacturing reflect the vital role our industry plays in underpinning the global economy and advancing technology innovation,” says SEMI CEO Ajit Manocha, “since our July 2024 forecast, the outlook for 2024 semiconductor equipment sales has brightened, especially with stronger-than-expected investments from ...
Microchip to shutter Arizona fab - electronicsweekly.com
Dec 3, 2024 · “With inventory levels high and having ample capacity in place, we have decided to shut down our Tempe wafer fabrication facility that we refer to as Fab 2,” says CEO, formerly Chairman, Steve Sanghi, who was the CEO for 30 years years before handing over to Ganesh Moorthy in 2021. Last month, Sanghi took over from Moorthy. The Tempe products will be moved into Microchip’s Oregon and ...
TSMC’s Arizona yield 4% better than in Taiwan
Oct 25, 2024 · Volume production in Arizona is expected to start early next year. Originally it was planned for this year after construction started in 2021, but delays caused by a lack of construction workers and engineers and alleged cultural clashes caused a slippage.
AI having little effect on PC sales - electronicsweekly.com
Dec 10, 2024 · The 2024 PC and tablet market will grow 3.8% to 403.5 million units in 2024, says IDC. Tablets are expected to grow 9.8% this year and PCs are expected to grow 0.8%. Next year, PCs are expected to grow 4.3% with the commercial segment of the market growing 5.1%. AI is not yet featuring as a ...
US puts up $100m to apply AI/AE to chip manufacturing
Oct 31, 2024 · The CHIPS AI/AE for Rapid, Industry-informed Sustainable Semiconductor Materials and Processes funding opportunity will be critical in meeting the industry’s technology, economic, and sustainability goals.On November 8, 2024, CHIPS for America will host a webinar to provide general information regarding this NOFO, offer general guidance on preparing applications, and answer questions.