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ams launches industry’s smallest integrated ALS and proximity sensor 

Premstaetten, Austria (October 20, 2020) — ams (SIX: AMS), a leading worldwide supplier of high performance sensor solutions, takes smartphone optical sensor miniaturization to a new level with the introduction of the TMD2712, the world’s smallest integrated ambient light sensor (ALS) and proximity sensor module in a miniature 1mm x 2mm footprint. Source: TMD2712 ALS […]

Solid State Devices Releases Hermetic Dual GaN FET PN SGF30E100Z8

La Mirada, CA – Solid State Devices, Inc. (SSDI) continues to expand its hermetic GaN Power FETs line with the SGF30E100Z8, a 1000 volt dual GaN FET. When used in a half bridge configuration, this device delivers 15 amps of continuous drain current, but can also be connected in parallel to achieve 30 amps. Similar […]

Device Engineering Surge Protection System Components 

Trust DEI products to provide Surge Protection System Components in accordance with DO160. All of DEI’s ARINC 429 components and most all Discrete to Digital converters feature this protection.DEI’s new Surge Blocking Modules provide Bi-Directional DO160. They also meet Airbus A350XWB requirements and come in both a fused (and soon) a non-fused version. They’re ideal […]

Wafer Shipments Head for Record Increases 

Worldwide wafer shipments, as with most global IC market segments, are up and heading for record increases over the next 18 months, according to the latest in a series of rosy forecasts by a semiconductor industry group. Source: Wafer Shipments Head for Record Increases | EE Times

Global Electronics Update for Oct. 21, 2020 

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) just raised its regional GDP growth forecasts for 2020 and 2021 (charts 1-3). For the world, the IMF predicts a 4.4 percent global GDP decline this year followed by a 5.2 percent expansion next year.This economic turnaround won’t be easy and is dependent on being guided by good science, political […]

US Army Selects L3Harris Technologies’ Enhanced Night Vision Goggle Technology

LONDONDERRY, N.H.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The U.S. Army has selected L3Harris Technologies’ (NYSE:LHX) Enhanced Night Vision Goggle – Binocular (ENVG-B) to enhance situational awareness and increase soldier mobility and protection. Source: US Army Selects L3Harris Technologies’ Enhanced Night Vision Goggle Technology | Business Wire

Micross Components and SemiQ Sign Global Bare Die Distribution Agreement

Orlando, FL, October 15, 2020 – Micross Components, Inc. (“Micross”), the world’s largest supplier of value-added bare die and a leading global mission-critical microelectronic components and services provider for high-reliability markets and SemiQ, Inc., a developer and manufacturer of silicon carbide (SiC) power devices, modules and epitaxial wafers have signed a new agreement establishing Micross […]

AMD Reported to Be Negotiating Purchase of Xilinx 

AMD is said to be negotiating to buy Xilinx, and a deal could come as soon as next week. If the two companies agree, the deal would likely be worth approximately $30 billion, according to The Wall Street Journal.The value of AMD shares has soared of late, which means it should be able to much […]

Gallagher Lays Out Avnet’s Strategy for Future Growth

Two weeks into his tenure as interim Avnet Inc. CEO, Phil Gallagher is crystal clear on his growth plan for the $18 billion global distributor.“We will be absolutely focused on our core strategy —  technology distribution — and driving home our value to suppliers and customers right out of the gate,” he said. Source: Gallagher […]

Lockheed Martin to Acquire i3 Hypersonics Portfolio

Huntsville, Ala. – Oct. 9, 2020 – Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire a portion of Integration Innovation Inc. (i3), a software and systems engineering company based in Huntsville, Alabama. The portfolio alignment between i3 and Lockheed Martin provides the opportunity to design and deliver hypersonic-specific technology […]

Changing the Future Fight: Hypersonics, Directed Energy and More

REDSTONE ARSENAL, AL — Much like the first tank, the first helicopter, and the first radar undeniably changed warfare, the first hypersonic and laser weapons stand to do the same.Starting next year, combat units will begin to see these battlefield firsts, which are being executed by the Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO). […]

After a Rough 2020, European Business Conditions are Improving

In 2020, we have seen a global manufacturing decline made worse by Coronavirus-driven shutdowns. Tariffs, trade and Brexit issues continue, and geopolitical concerns remain very significant. Automotive and aerospace production have been hit hard; manufacturing is recovering, but service/travel sectors remain in major recession.While the first half of 2020 was quite bad, conditions are now […]