Choosing a custom IC partner
Swindon Silicon Systems’ director of business development and product engineering, Ross Turnbull, explains what to consider before embarking on an ASIC design project. For manufacturers looking to gain a technical and commercial edge over their competition, an application specific IC (ASIC) could be the ideal solution. An ASIC is a chip designed specifically for its designated application, offering superior performance and functionality over off-the-shelf solutions. While an ASIC’s benefits may be well understood, less so is the process of choosing the right ASIC partner. What should businesses consider when searching for a custom IC partner? The first step is identifying whether the IC designer…
Funding opportunity for advanced packaging technologies
In this article, IPC’s senior director of North American relations, Richard Cappetto, highlights new funding streams for advanced packaging materials…
Bringing semiconductor manufacturing back to the UK
In this article, CIL’s managing director, John Boston, explains how advanced technology is being used to return semiconductor manufacturing to…
Choosing a custom IC partner
Swindon Silicon Systems’ director of business development and product engineering, Ross Turnbull, explains what to consider before embarking on an…
Supply and charge via USB
Phoenix Contact’s Step Power supplies are tailored for modern building automation. They supply smart meter gateways, Raspberry Pis and other…
Semi upswing in 2024
In this article, World Semiconductor Trade Statistics summarizes the findings of its latest market forecast which predicts 13.1 growth, largely…
Finding certainty in an uncertain world
Quiksol Global’s president, Brian Ellison, describes how businesses can thrive in the ever-evolving world by staying informed, adapting to change…
Cyber security top priority for manufacturers
Softcat’s chief commercial officer, Richard Wyn Griffith, comments on a new report looking into technologies manufacturers are prioritising over the…
Sourcing interconnects for harsh environments
TTI’s connectors/emech business development manager, Steve Brahosky, explains how bespoke design helps interconnects survive harsh conditions. From the factory floor…
Specifying large handheld enclosures
Advances in machine control, robotics and automation are fuelling demand for larger handheld devices. OKW explains how to specify the…
Compact, robust and reliable
Kyocera AVX has expanded its line of single-piece card-edge connectors with the 9159-600 Series dual-row, inverted through-board card-edge connectors. The…
GenAI workplace trends
In this article, John Denslinger acknowledges that GenAI is still at trial phase, but the trend is clear—every organization, every employee can elevate performance. ‘Knowledge…
Where have all the products gone?
The production of electronic components is a capital-intensive venture. Likewise, the industry is also fast-moving, with new product introductions and obsolescence notices a daily, if not…
EV vs H2 : Winning the zero-emissions race
This month John Denslinger explores the competing technologies in the zero- emissions race and argues that only when the advantages are truly clear will consumers…
Megatrend unravelling?
The process of taking a new electronic product to market can be split into two distinct halves: pre and post design. The former is the…
GenAI workplace trends
In this article, John Denslinger acknowledges that GenAI is still at trial phase, but the trend is clear—every organization, every employee can elevate performance. ‘Knowledge is power’—Sir Francis Bacon, Philosopher…
EV vs H2 : Winning the zero-emissions race
This month John Denslinger explores the competing technologies in the zero- emissions race and argues that only when the advantages are truly clear will consumers pick the winner. For all…
Was EV over-hyped?
In this article, John Denslinger explores the scale of investment required to match the US’ electrification goals and deadlines with the power transmission infrastructure itself. According to nearly 4,000 car…
Power grid abyss
In this article, John Denslinger explores the scale of investment required to match the US’ electrification goals and deadlines with the power transmission infrastructure itself Achieving a clean energy economy…
Stick the landing, stick the 2024 forecast
In this article, John Denslinger takes a detailed look at the year ahead and then expands on four potential landing scenarios: soft, bumpy, hard and crash When fiscal year 2023…
Distributors grapple with conflicting supply chain signals
Supply chain complexities have increased throughout the electronics industry, creating opportunities for distributors to help customers navigate the tortuous terrains facing them. After nearly two years of severely constrained supply…
Distribution: record sales ahead of downturn
Purchase commitments made by OEM customers during the period of product shortages will keep distribution sales and profits high through the rest of the year despite signs of a market…
Specialist distributors expect another strong year for sales
Component demand remains healthy, prices are increasing and some component lead times are still long. Specialist electronics distributors are cautiously optimistic that strong component demand will continue through the year…
Distributors see rising sales from auto industry
The auto industry is facing continuing chip shortages and many tier 1-4 automotive suppliers are turning to distributors for parts and services. Distributors report that sales to tier 1-4 automotive…
Should chipmakers be preparing for a downturn?
Semiconductor sales are weakening amidst efforts by governments to tame spiking inflation. Are these the early signs of another downturn and how should chipmakers prepare for another one of its…
DRAM price increases will ease
There should be ample supply of DRAM through the rest of the year as memory IC manufacturers continue to increase capacity. Memory IC buyers can expect a 2-5 per cent…
Lead times will remain long for discretes through 2022
Prices for MOSFETS, IGBTs and rectifiers increased in 2021 and there could be more price hikes in 2022. Buyers can expect continued tight supply for discrete semiconductors through most of…
NAND flash memory market soars as demand rises
NAND flash revenue will break an all-time record this year. Despite an expected 1 per cent decline in average selling prices, the global NAND flash memory market will post strong…
