Industry News
Improving efficiency in the batteries of the future
Australian and Indian researchers have shown how to improve sulfur utilisation in the batteries of the future, which would make them more efficient. [ + ]
Automotive power semiconductor revenue declines due to COVID-19
With falling demand for motor vehicles, worldwide revenue for power semiconductors used in automotive applications is set to decline by 16% in 2020. [ + ]
Electronex 2020 rescheduled to November
A decision has been made to reschedule Electronex from 9–10 September to 10–11 November 2020, due to the COVID-19 situation. [ + ]
Underwater Wi-Fi would benefit divers
Aquatic internet that sends data through light beams could enable divers to instantly transmit footage from under the sea to the surface. [ + ]
New application standard for IT and AV equipment
In recent decades, information and communication technology (ICT) and audio/video (AV) equipment has technologically advanced in similar directions. For this reason, a new common safety standard has been developed. [ + ]
STMicroelectronics joins Silicon Catalyst start-up incubator
Semiconductor company STMicroelectronics has joined Silicon Catalyst, a specialist incubator focused exclusively on accelerating solutions in silicon, as both a Strategic and In-Kind Partner. [ + ]
Smart molecules could enable computers with bigger memories
Researchers have discovered a single-molecule 'switch', around 5 nm2 in size, that can act like a transistor and offers the potential to store binary information. [ + ]
Silica cathode enables long-lasting lithium–sulfur batteries
With the development of a novel silica-based cathode, scientists have realised lithium–sulfur batteries that can last for over 2000 charge/discharge cycles. [ + ]
Nanocrystal assembly method developed
Researchers have demonstrated a highly efficient and controllable method to assemble single nanoparticles directly into a pre-patterned template. [ + ]
EMC Technologies NATA accredited for EN 55035/CISPR 35
The EMC Technologies laboratories have achieved NATA accreditation for EN 55035 and CISPR 35: Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equipment – Immunity requirements. [ + ]
Stretchable, self-healing material lights up
A new stretchable material, when used in light-emitting capacitor devices, enables highly visible illumination at low operating voltages. [ + ]
Renesas to withdraw from LD/PD business and close Shiga Factory
Renesas Electronics has announced its decision to withdraw from the LD (laser diode) and PD (photodiode/detector) businesses. [ + ]
Quantum dot solar cells are non-toxic and defect-tolerant
Researchers have developed quantum dot solar cells that match the efficiency of existing quantum dot-based devices, but without lead or other toxic elements. [ + ]
Arrow, Panasonic and ST deliver IoT module for smart applications
Arrow Electronics, Panasonic Industry and STMicroelectronics have introduced a low-power, wireless, multisensor edge-intelligence solution for smart factory, smart home and smart life applications. [ + ]
element14 design challenge to help fight COVID-19
The Fighting Germs Project14 design challenge aims to find innovative solutions to fight germs — one of the most efficient ways to slow the spread of COVID-19. [ + ]
