STMicroelectronics has teamed with world-leading biometric company Fingerprint Cards AB (Fingerprints) to develop an advanced Biometric System-on-Card (BSoC) solution based on fingerprint-recognition technology
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Imec and GLOBALFOUNDRIES Announce Breakthrough in AI Chip, Bringing Deep Neural Network Calculations to IoT Edge Devices
Imec, a world-leading research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies, and GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GF), the world’s leading specialty foundry, today announced a hardware demonstration of a new artificial intelligence chip.
Synaptics to Acquire Rights to Broadcom’s Wireless IoT Connectivity Business
Synaptics Incorporated today announced the signing of definitive agreements under which Synaptics will acquire certain assets and manufacturing rights associated with the wireless IoT business of Broadcom for approximately $250 million in an all-cash transaction.
Virtual SEMICON West 2020 to Gather Industry Leaders, Visionaries to Highlight Opportunities for Stronger Preparedness for Global Challenges
Better readiness for future global shocks through technology innovation will come into sharp focus at the Virtual SEMICON West 2020, July 20-23, as more than 150 semiconductor industry visionaries and government leaders gather for keynotes, fireside chats and executive panels on opportunities for improving responses to worldwide challenges.
CardieX’s Wearable Partner Blumio Signs Deal with Global Semiconductor Company
CardieX Limited (ASX: CDX) (CardieX, the Company) announces that its wearables co-development partner, Blumio, Inc, has entered into a significant partnership with global semiconductor company Infineon Technologies AG (Infineon) for the development and commercialization of sensor technology based on Infineons’s radar chip and Blumio’s software and algorithms.
STMicroelectronics Extends Digital-Power Choices in 600W-6kW Range
STMicroelectronics is extending its range of digital power-supply controllers with the STNRGPF02 for two-channel interleaved boost-PFC topologies. Customers can easily configure the device using eDesignSuite software that also helps quickly complete the circuit design and select external components.
Soft Robotics, Sensor Design, Foldable Microdisplay – SEMI FlexTech Launches Three New Projects to Advance Flexible Hybrid Electronics
SEMI FlexTech today announced the launch of three projects to accelerate sensor and sensor system innovations for new applications in industries including healthcare, automotive, industrial and defense.
Development of a Small Sensor Capable of Continuously Monitoring the Phytohormone Ethylene
NIMS and AIST have developed a small sensor capable of continuously monitoring the plant hormone ethylene. Ethylene gas promotes ripening in fruits and vegetables, but excessive exposure promotes them to rot. The new small sensor can be used to monitor fruits and vegetables by continuously detecting ethylene gas, ensuring the freshness during transportation and storage, and helping reduce food waste.
Park Systems Announces Online Special Edition “NanoScientific Symposium on Nano Applications for Today’s Changing World”
Park Systems presents “NanoScientific Symposium on Nano Applications for a Changing World” sponsored by Physics World and Nanotechnology World Association. Park Systems launched this online event for researchers and scientists in nanoscience and nanotechnology to share data on how new nano applications under research will lead to discoveries that have a tremendous positive impact on the world.
STMicroelectronics Extends USB Fast Charging over USB-C to Embedded Applications with USB-IF-Certified Development Board
STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, is facilitating modernization of battery-powered products to capture the advantages of the latest USB Power Delivery (USB PD) technology including faster charging and easy reuse of USB-C chargers and cables.
