Did you know that Diamonds, symbols of wealth and admiration, can function as semiconductor devices? When anybody hears the word “diamonds”— the most expensive jewels come to mind. But Diamonds can handle 50,000 times more electricity than traditional silicon semiconductors. Could diamonds fit or fail the bill? The article explores the potential of diamonds as semiconductors.

DeepSeek AI is like that friend who helps you write a book but sells it to others for “research purposes“. The latest AI model was developed amidst the USA’s export controls against China. Despite all the tensions, DeepSeek AI proves to be superior to other existing generative AI models— well, the internet believes in it! But what about the semiconductor industry? How will it affect the USA-dominated chip industry? Read our article to know about the impact of DeepSeek AI on the global ‘semiconducting scale’.

Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation has launched the TB9103FTG, a gate driver IC for automotive brushed DC motors. This new component enables compact design and integration in electric motor systems, meeting the growing demand for electrified automotive components.

Infineon Technologies AG has introduced its roadmap for next-level Battery Backup Unit solutions for uninterrupted operations of AI data centers to avoid power outages and the risk of data losses. The comprehensive BBU roadmap includes power solutions from 4 kW up to the world’s first 12 kW battery backup unit.

Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation announced a significant expansion of its product lineup with the launch of 25 new 6th-generation SJ MOSFETs.

DigiKey, a global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, is proud to announce its continued sponsorship of KiCad, the leading open-source Electronic Design Automation suite, reinforcing a shared commitment to advancing open-source tools for the electrical engineering community.

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has introduced a new series of AEC-Q200 qualified Power Metal Strip® shunt resistors with industry-low TCR down to ± 10 ppm/°C. For automotive, energy, industrial, and space applications, Vishay Dale WSBE series devices offer extremely low resistance values down to 15 μΩ and high power ratings to 50 W.

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited, a global supplier of a broad range of discrete power devices, wide band gap power devices, power management ICs, and modules, has announced the release of two state-of-the-art surface mounting package options for its industry-leading high power MOSFET portfolio.

Wolfspeed, Inc., the global player in silicon carbide technology, has announced the appointment of Robert Feurle as Chief Executive Officer, effective May 1, 2025, following a comprehensive internal and external search by the Board of Directors. Feurle succeeds Thomas Werner, who is serving as interim Executive Chairman and will return as Chairman of the Board following the transition.

LG Energy Solution announced today that it has signed an agreement with PGE, Poland’s largest energy sector company, to supply 981MWh of grid-scale ESS batteries between 2026 and 2027.