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1. Scientists Pioneer New Generation Of Semiconductor Neutron Detector 1/15/2020

   Whether you are trying to detect a possible radiation signature from a suspicious package or vehicle, or you are measuring power output in a nuclear reactor, being able to detect neutrons efficiently and precisely represents a significant challenge

2. ROHM Group Company SiCrystal And STMicroelectronics Announce Multi-Year Silicon Carbide Wafer Supply Agreement 1/15/2020

   ROHM (TSE: 6963) and STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, today announced it signed a multi-year silicon carbide (SiC) wafers supply agreement with SiCrystal, a ROHM group company having a top share of SiC wafers in Europe

3. New Method Gives Robust Transistors 1/7/2020

   A new method to fit together layers of semiconductors as thin as a few nanometres has resulted in not only a scientific discovery but also a new type of transistor for high-power electronic devices.

4. Qorvo Expands Cellular IoT Portfolio 1/6/2020

   Qorvo, a leading provider of innovative RF solutions that connect the world, today announced it is expanding its IoT portfolio with two RF front-end (RFFE) modules that support the NB-IoT and LTE-M cellular standards.

5. NXP Announces Safe And Secure Automotive Ethernet Switch For Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) 1/6/2020

   NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI), the world’s largest supplier of automotive semiconductors, has announced a multi-gigabit Ethernet switch designed to help automakers deliver the high-speed networks required for evolving connected vehicles

6. GOWIN Semiconductor Takes Leadership Position In Always-On Low Power FPGAs With GW1NZ-ZV Device Production 1/6/2020

   GOWIN Semiconductor Corp., the world’s fastest-growing programmable logic company, releases full production of their GW1NZ-ZV FPGA, offering 50% lower static power consumption over competing flash-based FPGAs at under 28uW

7. Computing With Molecules: A Big Step In Molecular Spintronics 12/23/2019

   Spintronics or spin electronics in contrast to conventional electronics uses the spin of electrons for sensing, information storage, transport, and processing

8. 300 W Adapter Reference Design From GaN Systems And ON Semiconductor Highlights GaN Innovation And Performance In Consumer Devices 12/19/2019

   GaN Systems, the global leader in GaN (gallium nitride) power semiconductors and ON Semiconductor, a world-leading supplier of power semiconductor ICs, today announced the availability of the world’s highest power density 300 watt AC Adapter Reference Design using GaN Systems’ 650 V, 15 A GaN E-HEMTs and multiple award-winning ON Semiconductor Controller and Driver ICs: NCP51820, NCP13992, NCP1616, and NCP4306

9. Boston Semi Equipment Extends Peak Voltage For Handling MOSFET, IGBT, Gate Arrays And SiC Power ICs 12/17/2019

   Boston Semi Equipment (BSE), a global semiconductor test handler manufacturer and an innovative provider of test automation technical services, announced today that it has enhanced its Zeus gravity feed handlers for MOSFET, IGBT, gate drivers, and SiC power ICs

10. FormFactor And Virginia Diodes Partner To Deliver Industry Proven Test Solution For Millimeter Wave And Terahertz Devices 12/17/2019

    To provide a proven test solution for probing millimeter wave (mmW) and terahertz (THz) semiconductor devices above 500 GHz, FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ:FORM), a leading semiconductor test and measurement supplier, today announced a MeasureOne partnership with Virginia Diodes Inc.