Arm-based Grace CPU is Nvidia’s third technology for computing

Entering the data centre CPU arena, Nvidia has unveiled Grace, a server class processor for AI and high performance computing workloads. A system using the Arm-based processor, coupled with the company’s GPUs can deliver 10x faster than systems based on Nvidia’s DGX, which run on x86 CPUs. It is designed specifically for large scale AI ...

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Microchip opens USB Power Delivery software to customer code

For USB Type-C with Power Delivery, Microchip has created a framework allowing designers to add their code to the its Power Delivery software stack. “With our Power Delivery software framework, all Microchip MCUs and standalone controllers that support USB-C now share the same PD code base,” said Microchip v-p Charles Forni. “This code is provided free ...

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Toshiba CEO to resign

Today, Nobuaki Kurumatani will resign as CEO of Toshiba, reports the Nikkei. Chairman Satoshi Tsunakawa will take over. The move follows an internal Toshiba survey which showed trust in Kurumatani has declined. It also follows a $20 billion bid for Toshiba by private equity company CVC which Kurumatani used to work for and which raised ...

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Chinese IC companies had 5% market share in 2020

U.S. companies held 55% of the total worldwide IC market in 2020 followed by  South Korean companies with a 21% share, says IC Insights.  Taiwanese companies, on the strength of their fabless company IC sales, held 7% of total IC sales, one point greater than the European and Japanese companies. As shown, Chinese companies held ...

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Chinese IC companies had 5% market share in 2020

U.S. companies held 55% of the total worldwide IC market in 2020 followed by  South Korean companies with a 21% share, says IC Insights.  Taiwanese companies, on the strength of their fabless company IC sales, held 7% of total IC sales, one point greater than the European and Japanese companies. As shown, Chinese companies held ...

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PI PFC controller has 98% full-load efficiency

Power Integrations’ HiperPFS-4 power factor correction (PFC) controller IC  ones with an integrated Qspeed low reverse recovery charge (Qrr) boost diode. This combination delivers greater than 98% full-load efficiency in PC, TV, and similar applications between 75 W and 400 W.  “Designs using HiperPFS-4 ICs show very high efficiency across the load range with as little ...

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PI PFC controller has 98% full-load efficiency

Power Integrations’ HiperPFS-4 power factor correction (PFC) controller IC  ones with an integrated Qspeed low reverse recovery charge (Qrr) boost diode. This combination delivers greater than 98% full-load efficiency in PC, TV, and similar applications between 75 W and 400 W.  “Designs using HiperPFS-4 ICs show very high efficiency across the load range with as little ...

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5G IC packaging growing at 31% CAGR

The 5G packaging market will grow from $0.52 billion in 2020 to $2.6 billion in 2026, with 31% CAGR, reports Yole Developpement, with the mobile market segment  reaching about $4.3 billion in 2026, with 24% CAGR. Technology trends include: RFFEMs supporting 5G sub-6 GHz utilize modifications of existing flip-chip laminate-based SiPs with a similar bill ...

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5G IC packaging growing at 31% CAGR

The 5G packaging market will grow from $0.52 billion in 2020 to $2.6 billion in 2026, with 31% CAGR, reports Yole Developpement, with the mobile market segment  reaching about $4.3 billion in 2026, with 24% CAGR. Technology trends include: RFFEMs supporting 5G sub-6 GHz utilize modifications of existing flip-chip laminate-based SiPs with a similar bill ...

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Northrop Grumman MEV-2 docks again for Satellite life-extension services

Northrop Grumman is claiming it has made history with the Docking of a second “Mission Extension Vehicle” to extend the life of an Intelsat satellite. Both the companies suggest the successful docking paves the way for future on-orbit and life-extension services. Northrop Grumman (via its wholly-owned subsidiary, SpaceLogistics LLC) completed the docking of the Mission ...

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