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Navitas Semiconductor to go Public Through SPAC Merger

Navitas Semiconductor to go Public Through SPAC Merger

Navitas Semiconductor, a GaN power IC provider, is set to go public in a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) deal valued at over $1 billion.


News May 20, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
Infineon Expands SiC Supplier Base

Infineon Expands SiC Supplier Base

Infineon concluded a supply contract with Japanese wafer manufacturer Showa Denko, which offers high-demand silicon carbide (SiC) material.


News May 19, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
UniversityWafer Looks to Implement Semiconductor Production in Low Earth Orbit

UniversityWafer Looks to Implement Semiconductor Production in Low Earth Orbit

Silicon wafer manufacturer UniversityWafer has announced plans to build a system capable of producing power wideband semiconductor materials in low…


Researchers Showcase Perovskite Solar Cells Exceeding 25% Power-conversion Efficiency

Researchers Showcase Perovskite Solar Cells Exceeding 25% Power-conversion Efficiency

A team of researchers led by the École Polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) have made a new discovery that could greatly increase the…


NTT Acquires Fujitsu’s Silicon Photonics Business

NTT Acquires Fujitsu’s Silicon Photonics Business

Japanese tech firms NTT and Fujitsu announce a joint strategic partnership to build optical and wireless networks for the 6G era.


News May 14, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
Kassiopeia Project Aims to Create Spaceborne Devices with an Emphasis on Power Electronics

Kassiopeia Project Aims to Create Spaceborne Devices with an Emphasis on Power Electronics

Ferdinand-Braun-Institut (FBH), SweGaN AB, and the University of Bristol are partnering to design and manufacture new spaceborne devices.


New Silicon Anode Architecture Could Give New, Extended Life to Lithium-Ion Batteries

New Silicon Anode Architecture Could Give New, Extended Life to Lithium-Ion Batteries

Lithium-Ion batteries (LIBs) are highly important to the ever-evolving electronic market, powering systems from cellphones and laptops, all the way…


News May 07, 2021 by Nicholas St. John
Silicon Labs Divests Infrastructure and Auto Business

Silicon Labs Divests Infrastructure and Auto Business

Silicon Labs will sell its infrastructure and automotive unit for $2.75 billion, redirecting growth targets towards its IoT and wireless…


News May 05, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
CISSOID Augments its Platform of 3-Phase SiC MOSFET IPMs

CISSOID Augments its Platform of 3-Phase SiC MOSFET IPMs

The expanded portfolio of intelligent power modules (IPM) includes two liquid cooled devices


News May 05, 2021 by Gary Elinoff
Oxford Instruments Partners with LayTec On Compound Semiconductors Devices

Oxford Instruments Partners with LayTec On Compound Semiconductors Devices

Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology and LayTec have announced a new partnership focusing on the development of compound semiconductor technologies.


II-VI Expands Global SiC Production to Meet Market Demand

II-VI Expands Global SiC Production to Meet Market Demand

II-VI establishes its new backend processing line for conductive SiC substrates in Fuzhou, China.


News Apr 29, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Infineon Virtual Power Conference

Infineon Virtual Power Conference

Infineon’s Virtual Power Conference, held May 4–6, will feature live expert panels and product demos showcasing the company’s latest energy…


News Apr 28, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
Researchers Explore Carbon Impurities in Gallium Nitride Semiconductors

Researchers Explore Carbon Impurities in Gallium Nitride Semiconductors

Scientists from the Nagoya Institute of Technology (NITech) have conducted innovative research about the role of impurities in Gallium Nitride…


Nexperia Announces New GaN Technology Partnership for EV Development

Nexperia Announces New GaN Technology Partnership for EV Development

Dutch semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia teams up with China’s United Automotive Electronic Systems Co. on a new program to develop GaN-based…


News Apr 24, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
Key Foundry Expands to Implement Mass Production of Automotive Semiconductors

Key Foundry Expands to Implement Mass Production of Automotive Semiconductors

This year, Key Foundry’s newly developed Gen3 0.18-micron BCD process and its Gen2 0.13 micron embedded flash process will be used for mass…


News Apr 23, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
United SiC’s New FET-Jet Tool to Help Engineers Select the Right Device for Their Designs

United SiC’s New FET-Jet Tool to Help Engineers Select the Right Device for Their Designs

UnitedSiC brings power systems engineers a new, registration-free tool that can help with quick decision-making when constructing power designs.


News Apr 17, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Swansea University and Newport Wafer Fab Awarded New Funding for Manufacture of SiC Substrates

Swansea University and Newport Wafer Fab Awarded New Funding for Manufacture of SiC Substrates

Swansea University and Newport Wafer Fab receive government funds to help lead the UK toward net-zero carbon emission goals and clean up technology…


News Apr 15, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
ROHM and Sanden Huayu Partner to Create Automotive Tech Lab in Shanghai

ROHM and Sanden Huayu Partner to Create Automotive Tech Lab in Shanghai

ROHM Semiconductor establishes a joint automotive tech laboratory with Sanden Huayu Automotive Air-Conditioning Co.


News Apr 08, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
TDK and Ultra Librarian Partner on Multi-power Module Reference Design L

TDK and Ultra Librarian Partner on Multi-power Module Reference Design L

Ultra Librarian and TDK collaborate to provide design engineers with access to a reference design that can help speed up the design process


News Apr 05, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
X-Fab Partners with IHP on BiCMOS Technology

X-Fab Partners with IHP on BiCMOS Technology

X-FAB Silicon Foundries and the Leibniz Institute for High-Performance Microelectronics (IHP) have announced the start of a new partnership last week.