SAN JOSE, Calif. – Taiwan’s largest semiconductor kitchen released its latest menu, a 3D matrix that spans process, packaging and applications-specific options. TSMC described at an event here FinFET processes down to 7nm it will serve up over the next few months as well as an expanding set of 3D packaging options. “We are getting…
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Merger and acquisition (M&A) agreements in the semiconductor industry total more than $50 billion in 2016, according to IC Insights. Although semiconductor M&As reached an historic high of $103.8 billion in 2015, this year is shaping up to be the second largest year for M&A announcements in the chip industry, said the market researcher, which…
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Samsung’s recall of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones due to reports of fires caused by the lithium-ion battery exposes another hole in its supply chain strategy. In addition to lacking a product recall management plan, Samsung Electronics Inc. made another supply chain mistake by allocating a majority of its lithium battery orders to a single…
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Electronics OEMs are leading the charge in e-commerce with electronic goods expected to be one of the fastest growing sectors. Even as they buy products online for home, these same individuals want to make buys for their organization as well. Business to business (B2B) shoppers praise the ease of getting information, as well as buying…
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I still remember a conversation I had with a science teacher at a science exhibition when I was in the 11th grade. This man talked with excitement and passion about electricity. He explained, in detail, how a three phase power supply system works and outlined the benefits of it for me. Although I didn't understand…
DetailsRFMW, Ltd. announces that Kevin Larue has joined their organization as worldwide Director of Coaxial Components. Mr. Larue has served in senior management positions at well known RF industry OEMs such as Molex/Koch Industries, Rosenberger, Radiall, M/A-COM, Amphenol, Matrix Science/AMP and Hughes Aircraft Company, Connecting Devices Division. Among other items, Mr. Larue’s role will include…
DetailsThe report “Global DC-DC Converters Market by Application, Output Number, Input Voltage, Output Voltage, Output Power, Sales Channel, Form Factor, Product Type and Region – Forecast to 2021”, published by MarketsandMarkets. The global market is projected to reach USD 3.94 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 2.66% during the forecast period. Browse 90 market data Tables and…
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PARIS — Whatever you call them — smart microphones, virtual digital assistant, personal home robots, The Control Voice or R2D2 — Amazon Echo-like products are on the rise. Amazon's Echo (left), Dot The second generation Echo Dot, whose price has been just dropped from $89.99 to $49.99 compared with its first generation version, will be…
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Sustainability is a value that many companies want associated with their brands, whether it is due to their own ideals or awareness of the effect it can have on their reputation with increasing transparency about environmental impacts of businesses. For that reason, many companies seek out ways to improve processes and reduce their carbon footprint.…
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Today's global supply chains are more complex than ever. To manage their dynamics, and stay ahead of the competition, leading companies have turned to SAP to optimize their supply chains. These solutions maximize efficiencies and extend the possibility that the supply chain offers to achieve healthier top and bottom lines. Businesses choose SAP because of…
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