University of Kansas researchers have made a breakthrough in understanding organic semiconductors, which could potentially lead to more efficient and versatile solar cells.

Three Fraunhofer Institutes have launched a forward-looking research initiative in Dresden: the Chiplet Center of Excellence (CCoE). Its purpose is to partner with industry to drive forward the introduction of chiplet technology. Researchers at the CCoE are working on several fronts for the automotive industry, developing the first workflows and methods for electronics design, demonstrator construction, and the evaluation of reliability.

TSMC CEO C.C. Wei predicts the AI chip shortage will persist until 2025 or 2026, correcting previous estimates by former chairman Mark Liu who expected a resolution by 2024.

Yes, the Cybertruck may divide opinion and may not be as robust as Elon Musk would like, but Tesla still has big plans for it. This is precisely why Tesla is currently testing the specially developed solid-state batteries in this model.

Proposed funding, coupled with an estimated $6 billion to $8 billion in investment tax credit, will help TI provide geopolitically dependable, 300mm capacity for analog and embedded processing semiconductors.

Growing consumption demand, IoT, and the release of new portable electronic devices drive the e-waste crisis. The semiconductor fabrication process generates a significant amount of e-waste. Researchers at MIT, the University of Utah and Meta have developed a flexible substrate material for multilayer semiconductor fabrication. The article talks about a new substrate material that can combat e-waste.

A new IEA report reveals an astonishing surge in global electricity demand, forecasting growth rates for 2024 and 2025 that are unparalleled in nearly two decades. This dramatic upswing is attributed to a perfect storm of economic prosperity, intensifying heatwaves, and the rapid electrification of various sectors.

Pulsiv Limited, the Cambridge (UK) innovator of power electronics technology, announce the release of the world’s most efficient* 65W USB-C GaN optimised reference design developed to address the complex challenges associated with thermal performance in power supplies. This ground-breaking and highly anticipated development is set to revolutionize the USB-C fast charging space by offering a unique combination of features & benefits not seen in other designs.

The chip shortage continues in 2022. While some experts believe that the situation will improve this year, others are convinced that the crisis will persist into 2023. This article is updated continuously and summarizes the most important chip shortage news in March 2022.

dSPACE is launching a modular system concept for testing battery management systems. The new solution will let users test modern battery systems with overall voltages of up to 1,500 V. Its innovative core component is a high-precision cell voltage emulation board.