Researchers from the South China University of Technology  have demonstrated that semitransparent organic photovoltaics (ST-OPVs) can be added to windows to cool building interiors while generating power ‘ST-OPVs have attracted extensive attention due to their potential for integration into the windows of buildings. Herein, we propose a dual-functional ST-OPV device that is not only highly efficient ...

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A curious twist in the Micron-UMC lawsuit about the theft of DRAM IP, is that UMC says the China court hearing the case has issued an injunction banning Micron from selling certain products in China but Micron says it has received no such injunction. “Micron has not been served with the preliminary injunction referred to ...

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Panduit is selling its  VeriSafe Absence of Voltage Tester which  is designed to minimize risk to electrical hazards by verifying the absence of voltage before equipment is accessed. This makes it easier for electrical workers to determine an electrically safe environment in a fraction of the time compared to hand-held portable test instruments. Prior to ...

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MonoDAQ of Slovenia aims to simplify the test and measurement industry. The MonoDAQ E-ACC accelerometer amplifier is claimed to save costs and increase the accuracy of acceleration and vibration measurement by enabling the module to be placed near the sensor, eliminating the need for long analogue cabling. Monodaq E-ACC is a compact device in an ...

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The jv set up by Continental and Osram is up and running. OSRAM Continental will initially employ around 1,500 people at 16 locations worldwide, basing its headquarters in Munich (Germany). The plan is to move the headquarters to Garching (Germany) in due course. The joint venture aims to generate annual sales in the mid-triple-digit-million-euro range. ...

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Mediatek’s 5G 3GPP modem, Helio  M70, claims 5Gbps speeds which sets a bar for Intel to reach if it is to retain its slot as the second source modem supplier to Apple. According to Bloomberg, Apple is looking to drop Intel. The likely reason for that is Intel’s relatively slow modems compared to Qualcomm’s. The ...

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Q3 will see a new high for DRAM prices, forecasts DRAMeXchange, despite a 3.2% rise in Q2 bit output. DRAMeXchange estimates Q3 bit output growth at 4.8%. The small (1-2%) DRAM price rise in Q3 is attributed to demand for server DRAM and mobile DRAM. Graphics DRAM and consumer DRAM growth may evaporate as crypto ...

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May semi sales were up 21% y-o-y  at $38.7 billion says the SIA. May sales were 3% up on April’s$37.6 billion. “The global semiconductor market has posted consistent growth of greater than 20% for 14 consecutive months, and May 2018 marked the industry’s highest-ever monthly sales,” says SIA CeO John Neuffer,  “the Americas led the way ...

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