FormFactor, Inc. today announced its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2021 ended March 27, 2021.
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Fabless Suppliers Held a Record 33% of the 2020 IC Market
Fabless IC suppliers registered a strong 24% surge in sales last year as compared to only an 8% increase by the IDMs.
Semtech Unveils LoRa Corecell Reference Design for Full Duplex Gateway Applications
Semtech Corporation today announced the launch of a new product in its LoRa Core portfolio, the LoRa Corecell Reference Design for full duplex gateway applications in the U.S. 902 – 928MHz ISM band.
Automotive LiDAR Market Growth Sturdy at 30.4% CAGR to Outstrip $4,348.09 Million by 2027
The Automotive LiDAR Market Size was valued at US$ 521.35 million in 2019 and is projected to reach US$ 4,348.09 million by 2027; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 30.4% during 2019–2027.
Silicon Integration Initiative Targets New Silicon Carbide Standard SPICE Model
The Si2 Compact Model Coalition has voted to fund and standardize a SPICE model for silicon carbide-based metal-on-silicon field-effect transistors.
Akoustis Announces Issuance of Nine New Patents
Akoustis Technologies, Inc. announced the issuance of nine new patents related to its innovative BAW resonators, piezoelectric materials, XBAW manufacturing process, wide-bandwidth RF filters and its applications in 5G mobile and other wireless devices.
SIA Echoes National Security Leaders’ Call for Federal Investments in Chip Technology
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement from President and CEO John Neuffer in support of a recent letter from top national security leaders to President Biden urging enactment of legislation to strengthen America’s technological edge.
KBR Wins $48.5M U.S. Air Force Task Order for Optoelectronic Technology Research
KBR won a $48.5 million recompete to support optoelectronic technology research for the U.S Air Force Research Laboratory Sensors Directorate’s Optoelectronic Technology Branch (RYDH).
Brooks Announces Agreement to Acquire Precise Automation
Brooks Automation, Inc. today announced that it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Precise Automation, Inc.
New Alloy Can Directly Reduce the Weight of Heat Removal Systems by a Third
The new alloys created by NUST MISIS scientists in cooperation with LG Electronics will help reduce the weight of radiators and heat removal systems in electric vehicles and consumer electronics by one third.