Just like a resistor performs the function of “resistance”, a memristor performs the function of “memristance”. The concept of a memristor stayed hypothetical for 37 years until the real component was invented. The article explains memristors and their applications in electronics.

Electronic devices such as phones, laptops, computers, and home appliances cannot generate electricity but draw power from an external source. An AC/DC adapter is an intermediate stage that provides AC power from the mains “continuously” to all these devices. The article explains AC/DC adapters in detail.

Investments in the semiconductor industry are a rewarding investment for governments. This is one of the findings of the new ZVEI study, "From chips to opportunities: The importance and profitability of microelectronics funding."

In Germany, net public electricity generation from renewable energy sources reached a record share of 62.7 percent in 2024. Solar power generation reached a new record of 72.2 terawatt hours in 2024, and the expansion of photovoltaics continued to exceed the federal government's targets.

The exponential growth of transistor count will one day narrow down due to a problem known as quantum tunneling. Researchers predict quantum tunneling may fail Moore’s law in the coming years. Some even call it “Moore’s Law Killer". The article talks about quantum tunneling and its future implications.

Infineon Technologies AG has broken ground for a new semiconductor backend production site in Samut Prakan, south of Bangkok, optimizing and further diversifying its manufacturing footprint. After an official meeting with the Prime Minister of Thailand, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, at the Government House, Infineon's Chief Operations Officer Dr. Rutger Wijburg launched the construction of the new fab today.

Hitachi Energy has received an order from Danish renewable energy developer Ørsted, subject to final investment decision, to provide the power electronics technology to integrate 2.4 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy from the Hornsea 4 offshore wind farm into the grid, helping to meet the United Kingdom’s Clean Power 2030 targets.

GlobalFoundries and LOT Network announced today that GF has joined the LOT Network, the world’s largest patent licensing platform and non-profit community of global companies committed to protecting themselves against costly litigation from patent assertion entities. With this move, GF joins a community of more than 4,500 companies that include half of the top 20 largest U.S. patent holders, and half of the S&P Global 100 and Fortune 100.

ABB has announced it signed an agreement to acquire the power electronics business of Gamesa Electric in Spain from Siemens Gamesa to strengthen ABB’s position in the growing market for high-powered renewable power conversion technology.

onsemi has announced that it completed its acquisition of the Silicon Carbide Junction Field-Effect Transistor technology business, including the United Silicon Carbide subsidiary, from Qorvo for $115 million in cash.