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Broadcom’s Spectrometer Sets New Standard in NIR Spectroscopy

Optical spectrometers (afbr-s20n1n256) are prevalent in many fields from industrial to biomedical to scientific research. They are generally used in identifying materials and chemicals by way of analyzing the spectral composition of light. Product applications of optical spectrometers are manifold, including Process Control & Monitoring; Medical Diagnostics; Chemical Analysis; Material & Polymer Analysis; Quality Control […]

China’s semiconductor sales fall 21% in November as WW demand declines

China’s semiconductor sales plunged 21.2 per cent year on year to US$13.4 billion in November, as economic headwinds continued to hammer global chip demand for the third consecutive month, according to the latest industry data. The decline recorded by China marked the biggest percentage drop among the world’s major markets for integrated circuits (ICs), according […]

Global Semiconductor Sales Decrease 2.9% Month-to-Month in November

WASHINGTON—Jan. 9, 2023—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced global semiconductor industry sales were $45.5 billion during the month of November 2022, a decrease of 2.9% compared to the October 2022 total of $46.9 billion and 9.2% less than the November 2021 total of $50.0 billion. Monthly sales are compiled by the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics […]

Electronic Manufacturing Trends in 2023

Not every company celebrates twenty years in business, even less celebrate the success and market leadership enjoyed by Koh Young. As leader of a startup in 2002, I am sure Dr. Koh had not imagined the success of the team he built and the innovations that changed the industry. As well as celebrating our 20-year […]

GILL Sensors LevelPro 7010 Liquid Level Sensor for Critical Applications

LevelPro liquid level sensor for critical applications – when you need to trust the measurement LevelPro is robust, reliable and accurate even in turbulent liquids, aggressive environments and in mobile applications: ☑ Reassuring continuous measurement, direct from the liquid ☑ Stable measurement even in mobile or foaming liquids ☑ Robust 316 stainless steel with sealed […]

TSMC to begin 3nm mass production

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC, 台積電) on Saturday said that it would hold a ceremony on Thursday to mark the beginning of mass production using its 3-nanometer process. The company is to mark the placing of the final beam at its Fab 18 in the Southern Taiwan Science Park (南部科學園區) in Tainan. It would also […]

4 Ways to Beat Defense Electronics Supply Challenges

The electronics supply chain — for both civilian and military applications — has faced numerous difficulties over the last several years. They collectively resulted in issues such as order delays and problems getting components from a manufacturer’s usual suppliers. However, the supply chain challenges for the defense sector are even more worrisome because they cause […]

6 Best Stories of 2022: Gina Roos 

As 2022 comes to an end, EE Times is highlighting memorable stories from each of its editors over the past year. Today’s spotlight is on Gina Roos, editor-in-chief of Electronic Products. Gina previously founded Electronics Advocate, an online magazine covering design and supply chain issues in the electronics industry. It was sold to MMG Publishing […]

Distribution Outlook for 2023

Challenges remain and the pace of growth may ease, but the2023 Distributors Outlook is decidedly bullish.After three years of challenging, dramatic growth in the distribution arena, key industry executives see a time of leveling off on the near horizon. That won’t mean a decrease in investments, particularly in the digital assets that helped manage the […]

US vs China – “semiconductor arms race” in microelectronics 

In a recent article, Foreign Affairs – a New York-based journal of international relations, predicted the inevitability of an “economic arms race” between the US and China. This might primarily affect the production of microelectronics, and Washington has already shown its strong desire to use any means available, including non-market ones, to win this race […]

BBJ 2023 Book of Lists digital edition 

In a year that continues to present many challenges, there are also many opportunities. Business continues to grow, innovate and learn new lessons from the obstacles that have been placed in front of us. As always, having as much information as possible when making decisions is important and knowledge of industries, trends and competition is key. […]

J&J completes $16.6B acquisition of Abiomed 

Johnson & Johnson Inc. closed its acquisition of Danvers medical device maker Abiomed Inc. on Thursday. The deal weighed in at $16.6 billion, making it easily one of the largest acquisitions of the year. The acquisition valued Abiomed (Nasdaq: ABMD) at $380 per share — about a 50% premium over where they were trading prior […]