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LeydenJar Receives Financial Boost to Scale Up Silicon Anode Battery Technology

LeydenJar Receives Financial Boost to Scale Up Silicon Anode Battery Technology

LeydenJar Technologies raises €22 million to scale-up production of fast charging silicon anode super batteries.


News Sep 25, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
GaN Systems and BMW Group Enter New Semiconductor Capacity Agreement

GaN Systems and BMW Group Enter New Semiconductor Capacity Agreement

The collaboration will see GaN Systems supply BMW Group with high-performance, automotive-grade GaN power transistors.


University Research Team Works to Develop Highway Infrastructure that Charges EVs While Driving

University Research Team Works to Develop Highway Infrastructure that Charges EVs While Driving

Researchers look to develop highway infrastructure with magnetizable concrete that can charge electric vehicles while driving.


News Sep 21, 2021 by Darshil Patel
VIsIC Technologies Raise Funds for GaN-based Automotive Applications

VIsIC Technologies Raise Funds for GaN-based Automotive Applications

ViSIC Technologies received $35 million in funding to expand its GaN-based product range for automotive applications.


News Sep 20, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Nexperia’s Power Live Conference Begins This Week

Nexperia’s Power Live Conference Begins This Week

Nexperia announces the commencement of its virtual, power electronics-focused Power Live conference.


News Sep 19, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Transphorm Acquires AFSW GaN Wafer Fab in Japan

Transphorm Acquires AFSW GaN Wafer Fab in Japan

California semiconductor manufacturer Transphorm closed its acquisition of the high-volume AFSW wafer fab in Japan.


News Sep 17, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
onsemi Acquires GT Advanced Technologies for $415M

onsemi Acquires GT Advanced Technologies for $415M

Onsemi is acquiring SiC materials provider GT Advanced Technologies to meet increased demand in the EV and infrastructure markets.


News Sep 09, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
The FlaMe Project Looks to Target More Efficient Production of Power Modules

The FlaMe Project Looks to Target More Efficient Production of Power Modules

The Fraunhofer Institute of Silicon Technology (ISIT) in Germany has recently announced a new research project for designing and implementing…


Cree and STMicroelectronics Update, Expand Their SiC Wafer Supply Deal

Cree and STMicroelectronics Update, Expand Their SiC Wafer Supply Deal

Cree and STMicroelectronics are expanding their supply agreement to manage higher production volumes.


News Sep 01, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
UK Government Pours $1.7 Million into Long-Range EV Battery Project

UK Government Pours $1.7 Million into Long-Range EV Battery Project

British battery startup Nexeon will lead a 12-month project to deliver test EV battery cells combining lithium-ion cell design with silicon anode…


News Aug 31, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
ON Semiconductor Rebrands and Sets Sights on New Sustainability Efforts

ON Semiconductor Rebrands and Sets Sights on New Sustainability Efforts

Changing its name to onsemi, Arizona-based power giant ON Semiconductor announced plans to expand its reach in the industrial and automotive…


News Aug 17, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
Foxconn Purchases Fab to Produce Silicon Carbide Wafer Chips

Foxconn Purchases Fab to Produce Silicon Carbide Wafer Chips

Hon Hai Technology Group, also known as Foxconn, has signed a six-inch wafer fab transaction with non-volatile memory (NVM) manufacturer Macronix.


GaN Systems and FTEX Team Up to Deliver EV Motor Drives

GaN Systems and FTEX Team Up to Deliver EV Motor Drives

GaN Systems is teaming up with precision motor control startup FTEX to deliver GaN-based motor drives for e-scooters, e-bikes, and e-mopeds.


News Aug 08, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
ITEC Becomes an Independent Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturer

ITEC Becomes an Independent Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturer

Nexperia has announced that its semiconductor equipment manufacturing division ITEC is launching as a separate independent entity.


Cirrus Logic to Acquire Lion Semiconductor for $335 Million

Cirrus Logic to Acquire Lion Semiconductor for $335 Million

Cirrus Logic announces its agreement to acquire Lion Semiconductor to grow its mixed-signal business.


News Jul 27, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Nexperia Takes 100% Ownership of the Newport Wafer Fab

Nexperia Takes 100% Ownership of the Newport Wafer Fab

Continuing its recent moves to increase production capacity in Europe, Dutch semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia has acquired 100% ownership of the…


News Jul 22, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
NXP’s GaN 5G Multi-Chip Modules Hold Promise for Energy-Efficient Mobile Networks Applications

NXP’s GaN 5G Multi-Chip Modules Hold Promise for Energy-Efficient Mobile Networks Applications

NXP Semiconductors has integrated Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology into its 5G multi-chip module platform.


Researchers Discover a Method to Measure Electric Fields Inside Semiconductor Devices

Researchers Discover a Method to Measure Electric Fields Inside Semiconductor Devices

Researchers at the University of Bristol discovered a method to quantify electric fields with a semiconductor device which would lead to the…


News Jul 08, 2021 by Darshil Patel
Semiconductor and Auto Groups Team up to Address Supply Chain Demands

Semiconductor and Auto Groups Team up to Address Supply Chain Demands

A semiconductor trade association and an automotive industry think tank team up for a supply chain partnership.


News Jul 06, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
Bosch Opens $1.2B Wafer Fab in Germany

Bosch Opens $1.2B Wafer Fab in Germany

The German tech giant opened a new $1.2 billion wafer fab to expand its automotive chip production capacity.


News Jun 22, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell