Synopsys, Inc. today announced it received two 2020 World Electronics Achievement Awards (WEAA): “Innovative Product of the Year” for DSO.ai (Design Space Optimization AI) and “Most Promising New Chip Life Technology” for the VC SpyGlass RTL static signoff platform.
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Q3 Global Semiconductor Sales Increase 11 Percent Compared to Q2
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced worldwide sales of semiconductors totaled $113.6 billion during the third quarter of 2020, an increase of 11.0 percent over the previous quarter and 5.8 percent more than the third quarter of 2019.
300mm Fab Spending to Boom Through 2023 With Two Record Highs, SEMI Reports
300mm fab investments in 2020 will grow by 13% year-over-year (YoY) to eclipse the previous record high set in 2018 and log another banner year for the semiconductor industry in 2023, SEMI reported today in its 300mm Fab Outlook to 2024.
SEMICON Japan 2020 Goes Virtual to Highlight Electronics Innovations Powering a Smarter World
The promise of growing prosperity worldwide through digital transformation and smart technology innovations will take center stage at SEMICON Japan 2020 Virtual, December 11-18, as industry leaders and visionaries gather for the latest technologies, developments and trends across the electronics manufacturing and design supply chain.
Semtech Supports New IoT Solutions for Cloud-Managed Asset and Facility Monitoring Developed by Cisco
Semtech Corporation today announced that the LoRaWAN protocol, developed and managed by the LoRa Alliance, is providing new applications of IoT connectivity for new smart industrial control operations.
Smart Cities to Create Business Opportunities Worth $2.46 Trillion by 2025, says Frost & Sullivan
The uncertain post-pandemic situation will compel smart cities to focus more on developing collaborative, data-driven infrastructure to provide appropriate healthcare facilities as well as public security services.
Surrey Device Takes Us Closer to High-Performing Wearable and Eco-Disposable AI Electronics
The University of Surrey has unveiled a device with unique functionality that could signal the dawn of a new design philosophy for electronics, including next-generation wearables and eco-disposable sensors.
Imec Begins Developing SARS-CoV-2 Test to Identify Positive Cases and Confirm Whether Someone Is Contagious In Less Than Five Minutes
Imec announced that it has started developing a groundbreaking SARS-CoV-2 test.
New Semiconductor Chip from NS Nanotech Emits Far-UVC Disinfectant Ultraviolet Light to Neutralize Coronavirus
NS Nanotech announced today that it has broken major barriers in semiconductor device design with the first solid-state emissive material to produce invisible shortwave far-UVC ultraviolet light that researchers say can deactivate the SARS-CoV-2 virus and other airborne pathogens.
NEC and Analog Devices Collaborate to Provide 5G O-RAN Massive MIMO Radio for Rakuten Mobile
NEC Corporation and Analog Devices, Inc. announced today that they have teamed up to design a 5G Network Massive MIMO Antenna Radio Unit for Rakuten Mobile.
