In The News

The In The News section is your go-to source for the latest developments, trends, and updates in the electronics industry. From breaking news on technological advancements to insights into the newest component releases, this section keeps you informed and engaged.


Pragmatic’s £500m Drive to Lead UK Chip Manufacturing

Key Things to Know: Challenges of Wearable Medical Devices: Despite their potential, wearable devices face significant hurdles due to the physical nature of electronic components and the demands of operating under extreme conditions. Flexible Electro...

By Robin Mitchell | 16-04-2024

Intel Gaudi 3 Launch: AI Chip Set to Challenge NVIDIA's CUDA Dominance

Key Things to Know: Challenging NVIDIA's Dominance: Intel introduces the Gaudi 3 AI accelerator, aiming to offer a robust alternative to NVIDIA’s GPUs, enhancing competition in the AI silicon market. Technological Advancements:  Intel's Gaudi 3, craf...

By Robin Mitchell | 12-04-2024

Advantech at Embedded World 2024: Solutions for Azure

The Advantech Industrial IoT team will showcase through live demos at Embedded World 2024 how its collaboration with Microsoft uses Microsoft Azure cloud services to provide solution-ready packages that maximise user experience. Advantech IIoT and Microsoft: P...

By Jack Pollard | 04-04-2024

indie Semiconductor Announces Strategic Investment in Expedera to Enhance ADAS Capabilities

indie Semiconductor, Inc., an Autotech solutions innovator, today announced a strategic investment in Expedera Inc, a leading provider of scalable Neural Processing Unit (NPU) semiconductor intellectual property (IP). The partnership will deliver customised ar...

By Jack Pollard | 22-03-2024

Infineon Acquires GaN Systems: A Power Move in Semiconductors

Combining Strengths. Image source: Infineon   Key Takeaways from Infineon's Acquisition of GaN Systems: GaN Systems integrates into Infineon, expanding its technological prowess. Infineon enhances its portfolio, becoming a comprehensive provider of p...

By Gary Elinoff | 14-03-2024

Avnet’s Design Hub Makes Reference Designs More Approachable to Engineers

Avnet, Inc. just made thousands of customisable reference designs easily accessible to engineers in the Americas in its new self-service online tool, Design Hub. Design Hub is powered by AVAIL, Avnet’s engineering tool with a vast reference design library that...

By Jack Pollard | 23-02-2024

ECIA Welcomes New Member Arrow Electronics

The Electronic Components Industry Association (ECIA) is pleased to announce that Arrow Electronics has joined its roster as a distributor member. “This is very welcome news for our members and our mission to bring efficiencies to the electronic components sup...

By Jack Pollard | 20-02-2024

$1.5 Billion Boost: GlobalFoundries Expands Under U.S. CHIPS Act

The U.S. Department of Commerce today announced $1.5 billion in planned direct funding for GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) as part of the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act. This investment will enable GF to expand and create new manufacturing capacity and capabili...

By Jack Pollard | 19-02-2024

Analog Devices at MWC 2024: Expanding the Intelligent Edge. Together.

In this article by Analog Devices, you can get an insight into their participation at Mobile World Congress 2024, 26 - 29 February 2024, in Barcelona, showcasing their approach to the Intelligent Edge, connectivity, and the pivotal role of 5G technology in sha...

By Jack Pollard | 15-02-2024

Brevan Electronics Now Stocking All Hammond Manufacturing Lines

Brevan Electronics is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Hammond Manufacturing, marking a significant stride in our mission to provide a comprehensive electronics procurement solution. This collaboration unites two leaders in the electronics in...

By Brevan Electronics | 09-02-2024

SIA Analysis: Global Semiconductor Sales Decreased by 8.2% in 2023

Worldwide industry sales totalled $526.8 billion in 2023; the market grew during the second half of the year and sales are projected to increase by 13.1% in 2024. The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced global semiconductor industry sales...

By Jack Pollard | 08-02-2024

APEC 2024 Professional Education Seminars Announced

The annual Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC 2024) announces this year’s slate of Professional Education Seminars. APEC is the leading conference for power electronics professionals with a firm focus on the practical and applied aspects of the industr...

By Jack Pollard | 08-02-2024

Newport Wafer Fab: UK's National Security vs. Foreign Investment

Key things to know: UK's National Security vs. Investment: The UK government's scrutiny over the Newport Semiconductor Foundry sale highlights the delicate balance between protecting national security and encouraging foreign investment....

By Robin Mitchell | 08-02-2024

Silanna Semiconductor: Pioneering Power Density at APEC 2024

Silanna Semiconductor, the power density leader, is poised to make a significant impact at the upcoming Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC) in Long Beach, California, from 26th to 29th February. The company provides complete solutions that tackle the u...

By Jack Pollard | 01-02-2024