IEDM: fastest STT-MRAM for embedded storage

A research team from Tohoku University described a 128Mbit spin-transfer torque magnetoresistive ram (STT-MRAM) with a write speed of 14ns at IEDM in December. It is aimed at embedded memory, such as for cache in IoT and AI applications. “This is currently the world’s fastest write speed for embedded memory application with a density over ...

This story continues at IEDM: fastest STT-MRAM for embedded storage

Or just read more coverage at Electronics Weekly

Solid-state battery is SMD.

Japanese firm FDK is sampling an oxide-based all-solid-state surface-mount battery in the spring. It uses a high electrochemical potential cathode made from lithium cobalt pyrophosphate (Li2CoP2O7), which was jointly developed with Fujitsu Labs, to acheive a 3V output. “While applications using various batteries such as IoT devices and wearable devices expand and progress, the specifications ...

This story continues at Solid-state battery is SMD.

Or just read more coverage at Electronics Weekly

120A 277Vac relay fits in the palm

Describing it as “the solution for every high-power application”, Panasonic has created HE-Y7, a relay that can handle 120A and 277Vac (1 Form A) at ambients up to 85°C in a 40 x 50 x 43mm. That said, this document describes the HE-Y7 as an 800Vdc relay, while the HE-Y5, HE-Y6 are described as 277Vac, so check if this is important. I ...

This story continues at 120A 277Vac relay fits in the palm

Or just read more coverage at Electronics Weekly

Universities of Edinburgh and Southampton lead generation of BrightSparks

The University of Edinburgh and University of Southampton lead the way when it comes to helping generate EW BrightSparks, confirming their strong heritage wthin the electronics industry. We are in the final stages of collecting entries for the 2019 programme, in partnership with RS Components, and it is interesting to view the 2017 and 2108 ...

This story continues at Universities of Edinburgh and Southampton lead generation of BrightSparks

Or just read more coverage at Electronics Weekly

UMC-Fujian Jin Hua DRAM development deal suspended

Unless Presidents Trump and Xi come up with a trade deal, UMC’s DRAM co-development project with China’s Fujian Jin Hua looks like being wound up. UMC has told  around 140 engineers out of 300 working on the project that they will be assigned to other projects, reports the Nikkei. The $5.6 billion Fujian Jin Hua ...

This story continues at UMC-Fujian Jin Hua DRAM development deal suspended

Or just read more coverage at Electronics Weekly

Osram and GaN Systems enable 4-channel LiDAR

Osram Opto Semiconductors and GaN Systems have co-developed  laser driver technology that allows longer range and higher resolution LiDAR architectures.  One of the issues with LiDAR technology has been its inability to transmit lasers at short pulses, while maintaining high peak power, which is necessary to ensure that the LiDAR is eye safe with a ...

This story continues at Osram and GaN Systems enable 4-channel LiDAR

Or just read more coverage at Electronics Weekly

Skywater foundry starts MPW programme

Skywater, the foundry based on Cypress’ old Minnesota fab,  hascannounced a Multi Project Wafer (MPW) FastShuttle program offering customers quick and low-cost prototyping and design enablement with access to high performance processes and regularly scheduled launch dates. The programmecprovides a vehicle to develop new ASIC and custom designs, meeting customers’ evolving requirements to bring products ...

This story continues at Skywater foundry starts MPW programme

Or just read more coverage at Electronics Weekly

CES: Antenova to show Cat4/LTE design kit

Antenova, the Hatfield antenna manufacturer, is to show a development kit for a certified Cat4/LTE design at CES2019. LTE Category 4 (Cat4) is the next step in 4G LTE device capability. A Cat4 device uses two antennas – a main antenna for transmit and receive, and a second antenna for receive only. The two antennas radiate ...

This story continues at CES: Antenova to show Cat4/LTE design kit

Or just read more coverage at Electronics Weekly

CES: Robosense to demo MEMS-based LiDAR.

Robosense of Shenzhen is to demo an upgraded version of  its MEMS solid-state LiDAR at CES. Robosense claims a “breakthrough on the measurement range limit based on 905nm LiDAR with a detection distance to 200 metres.” The company says it has increased the horizontal field of view to 120°. With only five RS-LiDAR-M1s  there is no blind zone around ...

This story continues at CES: Robosense to demo MEMS-based LiDAR.

Or just read more coverage at Electronics Weekly