Super computer finds sodium-ion battery molecule, that staggers at the last hurdle

In the dreams of battery makers, someone gets sodium-ion chemistry to work properly, and lithium is gets replaced with a cheaper more capacious metal. In the real world, sodium ions destroy the surrounding battery structure as they move in and out during use, catastrophically reducing cycle life compared with lithium-ion cells. Using a supercomputer to ...

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Fan-Out packaging growing at 19.4%

The Fan-Out packaging market will grow at 19,4% CAGR 2019-24 to reach $3.8 billion in 2024, forecats Yole Developpment. In 2015, the Fan-Out market was small and consisted mostly of standard devices like BB , RF , and PMU . But after TSMC’s 2016 game-changer with inFO for Apple’s iPhone APE, market value increased 3.5x ...

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Semtech sponsors Catapult Lab

Semtech is sponsoring Digital Catapult’s Future Networks Innovation Lab, which opened in London, earlier this week. The Future Networks Innovation Lab drives potential value from networks, such as LPWANs. The  opening included a demonstration by Semtech of its LoRa devices and wireless radio frequency technology in a smart building solution. The demo shows how LoRa ...

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Rockwell Automation buys Emulate 3D

Rockwell Automation has acquired Emulate3D whose products digitally simulate and emulate industrial automation systems. By using simulation models to improve systems planning and decision-making, followed by emulation trials that test the control system before installation, Emulate3D’s software enables customers to virtually test machine and system designs before incurring manufacturing and automation costs and committing to ...

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KP18 raises $600m

Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers, the iconic 47 year-old Silicon Valley VC company, has raised $600 million for its 18th venture fund. “We’re returning to Kleiner’s roots,” says KP, “we believe that venture is a non-scalable, boutique craft. It requires incredibly dedicated practitioners with diverse and complementary backgrounds that span technology, operating, and investing. Above ...

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Small connectors

Amphenol RF has introduced the small form factor AMC4 connector series. This micro-miniature product series features the push-on coupling design and is suitable for IoT applications which require space efficient, economical designs. The AMC4 PCB jack connector offers electrical performance from DC to 6 GHz and operates at 50 ohms. This precision stamped and formed ...

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Broadcom joins SIA

Broadcom has joined the SIA. Broadcom’s Chief Legal Officer Mark Brazeal is expected to be elected to the SIA board of directors at the association’s next board meeting on April 4. “We are thrilled to welcome Broadcom, a leading player and valued voice in our industry, into the SIA tent,” says SIA CEO John Neuffer,  “the ...

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