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Auto image sensor enables multiple functions

  Omnivision is sampling an automotive-qualified  image sensor, which enables multiple functions in one camera. This multi-functional approach reduces total system cost, space and power budget for driver state monitoring (DSM) and viewing applications like video conferencing.  “Automotive designers are looking for cost-effective ways to address consumer demand for applications like video conferencing in the ...

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Farnell and Tektronix prize draw

Tektronix will be launching a new range of oscilloscopes on 4th June and, as part of the launch, Farnell and Tektronix are running a competition to win two  prizes: A paid trip to the Technology Innovation Forum in Shanghai, China in June Or A brand new, next generation oscilloscope from Tektronix. To register, readers should visit ...

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PCIM: Imec integrates half bridge and drivers on a single GaN IC

Imec has demonstrated a functional GaN half-bridge monolithically integrated with drivers. Mounted on a buck-convertor test board, the chip converts an input voltage of 48V to an output of 1V, with a pulse width modulation signal of 1MHz. The achievement leverages on Imec’s GaN-on-SOI and GaN-on-QST technology platforms, reducing parasitic inductance and boosting commutation speed. ...

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UltraSoC adds cycle-accurate trace to analytics capability

UltraSoC  has added cycle-accurate trace technology  to its embedded monitoring and analytics capability that allows designers of high-performance computing, storage and real-time devices to see not only what is happening inside devices, but critically, when something occurred. Cycle-accurate tracing is increasingly important in real-time and performance-critical applications, where engineers need to optimize the operation of their ...

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Huawei Q1 up 39%

Huawei’s Q1 revenues were up 39% at $26.81 billion for a net profit of ‘around’  8%. Huawei says it has signed 40 contracts with telcos to supply 5G equipment and has shipped 75,000 base stations. By the end of the month it expects to have shipped 100,000. Q1 network equipment sales rose 15%.  Q1 consumer ...

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On Semi buys GloFo East Fishkill fab.

ON Semiconductor has bought  GloFo’s East Fishkill 300mm fab for $430 million, of which $100 million has been paid at signing of the definitive agreement, and $330 million will be paid at the end of 2022, after which ON Semiconductor will gain full operational control of the fab, and the site’s employees will transition to ON ...

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Foxconn Wisconsin deal to be re-negotiated

The planned $10 billion 20 million square foot Foxconn investment in Wisconsin is once again in question with Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers saying he wants to re-negotiate the contract. The reason is that the amount of jobs the scheme is now expected to to create is less than the 13,000 originally envisaged. The State’s previous ...

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Robotic dogs pull truck

Boston Dynamics has demo-ed  a pack of its robotic dogs  pulling a truck.   Boston Dynamics say that the dogs, called Spot, are being made on a production line and could be sold in the market this year. Boston Dynamics didn’t say how much Spot might cost. Spot is just under three feet tall and ...

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Murata launches noise filter ferrite beads

Murata is shipping its BLM18DN_SH series of noise filter ferrite beads. The devices are specifically designed for automotive networks using Power over Coaxial (PoC) with high impedance, high frequencies and supporting large currents, up to 1400 mA. As vehicles become more complex and sophisticated and especially as a result of increased image sensing, data communication ...

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