Toshiba introduces RF SOI process for LNAs

Toshiba has  developed  TaRF10, a new version of its TarfSOI (Toshiba advanced RF silicon-on-insulator CMOS process optimized for low-noise amplifiers (LNAs) in smartphone applications. In recent years, the increasing speed of mobile data communication has expanded the use of RF switches and filters in the analog front end of mobile devices. The resulting increase in ...

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Embedded World 2018: IoT adds pressure to teach machines to ‘see’

Michaël Uyttersprot discusses embedded vision and what is required to bring a system to market for real-world applications. Visual input is arguably the richest source of sensor information. Scientists and engineers have been trying to understand and exploit imaging technologies for many decades now, developing algorithms for vision applications that enable computing machines to ‘see’. ...

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US blocks another China semiconductor acquisition

Another sale of semiconductor assets to China has been blocked by the Committee for Foreign Investment in the US (CFIUS). Chip test equipment maker Xcerra said that CFIUS had blocked its proposed $580 million sale to China-backed investment fund Hubei Xinyan. “While we are disappointed that we were not able to receive approval from CFIUS ...

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SEMI billings up 27% y-o-y.

North America-based manufacturers of semiconductor equipment posted $2.36 billion in billings worldwide in January 2018, according to SEMI The billings figure is 1.4% lower than the final December 2017 level of $2.40 billion, and is 27.2% higher than the January 2017 billings level of $1.86 billion. “The strong billings levels from late 2017 have carried ...

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Ultrahaptics launches STRATOS haptic sensation creator

Ultrahaptics today announced the launch of STRATOS, a new technology platform that can create advanced haptic sensations in mid-air, including 3D shapes, immersive effects and high-quality human-machine interface (HMI) control applications. Ultrahaptics’ technology creates the sense of touch in mid-air by using arrays of ultrasonic transducers to project haptic feedback directly onto users’ hands. The ...

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Spreadtrum and RDA join Intel on 5G

Tsinghua Unigroup wireless subsidiaries, Spreadtrum & RDA, have announced a strategic collaboration on 5G with Intel. The companies plan to develop a 5G smartphone platform for the China market that will feature an Intel 5G modem and will be targeted to coincide with 5G network deployments in 2019. The companies will develop Spreadtrum’s first Android-based ...

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Infineon motor control ICs integrate hardware and control algorithm

Infineon is releasing a new family of iMOTION motor control ICs the IMC100 series. It provides a ready-to-use solution for the fast growing market of high efficiency variable speed drives. By integrating both the required hardware and control algorithm, the IMC100 enables the shortest time to market for any motor system at the lowest system ...

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Comment: Many happy returns to open source

The birth of open source 20 years ago considerably accelerated the development of both software and hardware. Which software initiative is supported by Facebook and Google; promoted by Microsoft and IBM? Twenty years ago the phrase “open source” was first used and the development of software – and hardware – was changed forever. Very few ...

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