Sam Brown


Place your bets – Intel vs. TSMC

Now that Intel has decided to commit itself to the fabrication businesses the race is on between Intel and TSMC. What do node numbers mean, and what features are each company capab

07-04-2021

Semiconductor News Round-Up – Intel expands manufacturing, Texas propose to Samsung, and Austin plants resume

This week, Intel has decided to commit to manufacturing devices, the State of Texas proposes to Samsung, and manufacturing plants in Austin restart.  Intel Expands its Manufacturin

Semiconductors | 03-04-2021

Micron Abandoning 3D Xpoint in Favour for CXL

Recently, Micron announced that it is dropping the development of 3D Xpoint memory in favour of CXL. What is 3D Xpoint, what is CXL, and why is Micron changing tact? What is 3D Xpo

01-04-2021

Talk about bad luck – Renesas production plant catches fire!

The recent problems faced by the automotive semiconductor industry has caused worldwide problems with the automotive industry, and now another critical facility faces major delays

29-03-2021

The Age of Custom Chips

With Qualcomm purchasing NUVIA for its processor capabilities a new trend is starting to show. Will the future of electronics be entirely in custom hardware? Qualcomm Purchases NUV

27-03-2021

Researchers Create a Flexible and Breathable Fabric with an Inbuilt Display

Recently, researchers from China have demonstrated a fabric with an integrated display that can be worn, washed, and dried multiple times. What challenges do wearable electronics f

23-03-2021

Apple discontinues HomePod – What is it, and why was it a failure?

Recently, Apple announced that it will discontinue its HomePod device favouring its smaller version, the HomePod Mini. What is the HomePod and why was it a commercial failure? Appl

19-03-2021

EVgo and Tesla – Why are unified charging ports essential for electric vehicles?

Recently, electric vehicle charging station provider EVgo announced that it would be adding charging ports compatible with Tesla electric vehicles. Who is EVgo, why do electric veh

16-03-2021

Skin Patch Sensor All In One

Recently, engineers from the University of California have announced the development of a sensor skin patch that exhibits flexibility and the ability to read multiple stimuli. What

14-03-2021