DMASS reports leap in semiconductor distribution but warns of shortages

The European components distribution market is feeling chipper today, as DMASS (European Semiconductor Distribution) reports a jump in sales of 31.8% in semiconductors in Q3 and 44.7% for interconnect, passive and electromechanical (IPE) components. DMASS reported Q3 distribution revenue for semiconductors of €2.46bn and €1.13bn for IPE distribution sales. The combined members of DMASS, covering ...

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NXP i.MX 9 gets neural processor for AI at the edge

NXP has announced the first processors of its i.MX 9, with some including its first Arm ‘Ethos-U65’ neural network processor (dubbed a ‘microNPU’), with added security for artificial intelligence at the edge. “These attributes enable developers to address areas from voice-assisted smart home and building systems, to low-power industrial gateways and automotive driver monitoring systems,” ...

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Wide-capability automotive MCUs for unified ECUs

Renesas has announced automotive microcontrollers intended to implement multiple functions inside unified electronic control units (ECUs). Called RH850/U2B, they are intended for higher performance use compared with the company’s body and chassis control RH850/U2A MCUs – It lists traction inverter, high-end zone control, connected gateway and domain control as potential applications. “The future of automotive ...

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Crypto Quantique joins ST partner programme

Crypto Quantique, a specialist in quantum-driven cybersecurity for the IoT,  has joined the STMicroelectronics Partner Program to make its QuarkLink universal IoT security management platform available for use with the STM32 family of microcontrollers and STSAFE secure elements. The Quarklink platform automates the complex and time-consuming processes of provisioning, onboarding, and lifetime management of IoT ...

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High in-rush relay for smart lighting

Omron has tailored a latching relay for the high in-rush performance needed in smart building automation and switching capacitive loads. Part of the G5RL series, the parts are G5RL-K-EL, where ‘K’ indicates double-winding latching,  and ‘EL’ shows the contacts are tolerant of high in-rush currents. While other relays in the series are available with change-over contacts, EL ...

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Deadline reached for chip companies to reveal shipment details

Yesterday was the deadline given to chip companies by the US Department of Commerce to provide data on where they were shipping their output. ”There is a lack of transparency in the supply chain which is breeding mistrust, and we have to uncover what’s going on, where are the chips going, is there hoarding or stockpiling ...

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Strategies for shortages

Requiring up-front contributions to capex and uncancellable orders are two strategies adopted by the semiconductor industry during the current shortages. UMC asked customers for the $3.5 billion cost of a new fab. GloFo and NXP came up with the concept of orders which could not be cancelled. Microchip, where orders are 50% more than it ...

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Auto driving MLCC demand

MLCC (multi-layer ceramics capacitor) demand from the automotive market for 2021 is expected to reach 449 billion pcs, a 20% YoY increase.   A conventional EV requires 2.2 times the MLCC usage of a conventional gasoline vehicle, an ADAS-equipped EV requires 2.7 times, and an autonomous EV requires as much as 3.3 times. Japanese companies ...

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Digi-Key video series highlights Supply Chain Transformation

Digi-Key Electronics is launching a new video series called “Supply Chain Transformed”, highlighting the stops a product makes from design to production, including its route through warehouses, manufacturing facilities and shipping processes. The first video in the series – available now – is “Components at the Source”. Asking the question How did these products get ...

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Nexperia enters SiC diode market

Nexperia has entered the SiC diodes market with the introduction of 650 V, 10 A SiC Schottky diodes. Nexperia’s first SiC Schottky diode is an industrial-grade device with 650 V repetitive peak reverse voltage (VRRM) and 10 A continuous forward current (IF), designed to combine ultra-high performance and high efficiency with low energy loss in ...

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