Murata has announced multi-amp miniature automotive SMD inductors that are over 30% better than their forebears. Measuring 2 x 1.6 x 1.2mm (0806 or 2016), there are two types: DFE2MCPHR33MJLLQ 0.33μH ±20%, 0.018Ω 5.1A max (6.4A typ) at 40°C rise 6.9A max (8.1A typ) at 30% inductance change DFE2MCPHR47MJLLQ 0.47μH±20%, 0.022Ω 4.4A max (5.5A typ) at 40°C rise 5.4A max ...

A little less than 10 years ago, on February 4, 2014, Satya Nadella took over as CEO at Microsoft, following in the footsteps of Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer. Microsoft had missed the transition to mobile devices, Windows 8 had flopped terribly and the PC market had started its decline, putting Microsoft’s core business, Windows, into question. Having managed the ...

Pickering Electronics had added a single-in-line reed relay which can stand-off 5kV and switch 1.5kV to its Series 104. Inside is a single-pole normally-open contact (‘1 Form A’). Footprint is 6.22 x 24.1mm, and the relays stand 8.1mm tall above the PCB. “This is particularly advantageous where a compact design is essential, as the devices can stack at just 6.35mm,” ...

NTT, Hynix and Intel are to collaborate on developing optical ICs, reports the Nikkei. The Japanese government is putting up $305 million to support the i initiative. ‘We hope, by enabling faster communications and realising reduced power consumption, it will be a game changer in the future,” said Ken Saito, Japan’s minister of economy, trade and industry. The aim is ...

Vietnam could receive money from the US Chips and Science Act, according to  Jose Fernandez, U.S. undersecretary of state for economic growth, energy and the environment. Under the Act, $500 million has been earmarked for  improving semiconductor training, cybersecurity and business climates globally, said Fernandez on a trip to the country reported by the Nikkei. Seven countries have been tagged ...

The  compound semiconductor substrate market is expected to reach $3.3 billion in 2029, with a 17% CAGR between 2023 and 2029, says Yole Developpement. Substrate players consistently craft new strategies to diversify their product portfolios and enhance their market presence. Compound semiconductor technologies showcase diverse advancements across sectors:leg. SiC , GaN , InP and. have emerged as a transformative influence ...

ClearSpace – which specialises in in-orbit servicing – is partnering with Orbit Fab – an on-orbit refueling specialist – to create new in-space refueling and servicing capabilities. Under a memorandum of understanding (MoU) they will work to “accelerate the availability of propellants in space by creating a refueling service architecture”. This will involve pairing an Orbit Fab fuel depot with ...

Thanks to Forex.com for this one – the top ten  countries for producing unicorns:   Country  Count of  Companies Sum of  Valuation ($B) Average  Valuation ($B) % of Total  Unicorn Valuation United States 668 2,064.31 3.09 54% China 172 641.67 3.73 17% India 72 195.75 2.72 5% United Kingdom 52 188.67 3.63 5% Germany 30 78.98 2.63 2% France 25 ...

I love this one, and I love the name: the BinDaycator, an MCU-controlled model that tells you which coloured bin is due for collection. I first saw an image of it on twitter, on one of those syndicate collection site – all about the bantz and the lolz and funny pets – but thought it was worth following further… It ...

Power Integrations has announced the fifth generation of its InnoSwitch isolated fly-back ac-dc converter ICs, which removes the need for primary-side active clamping when operated in zero-voltage switching (ZVS) mode. Called the InnoSwitch5-Pro family, they include 750V or 900V GaN power switches, and the company claims they can be used in converters with over 95% efficiency. “The combination of ZVS ...