Raspberry Pi 5 rolls off production lines at Sony UK
November 14, 2023
The latest model of the UK's best-selling single-board computer, Raspberry Pi5, is rolling off the production lines at Sony UK Technology Centre (UK TEC) later this year.
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MGT rolls out its 650V GaN FETs portfolio in normally-on and normally-off configuration
In contrast to silicon based MOSFETS, gallium nitride offers more efficient electron conductivity and a significantly higher electric field strength. With the demand for electronic devices to become ever smaller, lighter, and more efficient, with higher performance at same time, our GaN transistors are ideal players under such environments.
SkyWater to bolster chip fabrication at Purdue
July 21, 2022
SkyWater plans to open a $1.8 billion semiconductor manufacturing facility in Discovery Park District at Purdue University to create 750 new direct jobs within five years.
Hella doubles its production capacity at its site in Shanghai
November 03, 2021
The German automotive supplier announces that it has doubled its production capacity at its Shanghai location. Hella also says that it plans to increase the workforce by up to 600 employees within the next three years.
Current Noise in FET Input Amps
August 20, 2021
Question: Why is my design noisier at higher frequencies?
First chipmaking tool rolls into Intel Oregon fab expansion
August 11, 2021
As Intel increases its manufacturing footprint, a construction milestone passes at Intel’s Ronler Acres factory in Hillsboro, Oregon, the first machine has rolled in.
Bootstrapping a low voltage Op Amp to operate with high voltage signals and supplies
July 09, 2021
Question: Can I bootstrap a low voltage amplifier to get a high voltage buffer?
Trackwise appoints new COO to support expansion
April 12, 2021
UK-based printed circuit technology specialist, Trackwise, has appointed Steve Hudson as Chief Operating Officer. He will support CEO Philip Johnston in executing the company’s strategy and vision as its expands to serve customers in its key verticals: automotive, aerospace and medical.
Antistat™ launch new product range of ESD Anti-fatigue matting
November 30, 2020
Manufactured in the EU, Antistat’s new range of matting blends exceptional quality with durability offering a life span of up to 5 years.
TT Electronics awarded Team Tempest contract from BAE Systems
September 03, 2020
TT Electronics has been awarded a contract from BAE Systems for the design, development and qualification of a DC-DC Converter to support project Tempest.
ABB Robotics rolls out Lexi’s procurement analytics solution
June 26, 2020
Automation giant, ABB Robotics, is using a big data analytics software solution developed by Lexi Solution AB in Sweden to optimise procurement and engineering processes.
Want to know where engineers use your products? – SnapEDA knows
June 17, 2020
As a component supplier, have you ever wanted more – useful – insight into the entire design cycle, rom component discovery and selection, all the way to purchase? Well this Bay area company has an online search engine and library for electronics design.
Rolls-Royce takes heavy hit from COVID-19 – reduces workforce by 9000
May 25, 2020
The impact of COVID-19 on Rolls-Royce and the whole of the aviation industry is unprecedented. RR has already taken action to strengthen the financial resilience of its business and to reduce cash expenditure in 2020. However, this will not be enough.
Rolls-Royce takes majority holding in power storage specialist
January 14, 2020
Rolls-Royce will hold a 73.1% majority stake in Berlin-based electricity storage specialist Qinous GmbH from 15 January 2020.
Magna expands lighting capabilities by acquiring Wipac Czech
November 21, 2019
Magna has agreed to acquire Wipac Czech s.r.o., a automotive lighting engineering firm located in Ostrava, Czech Republic.
REC Group starts mass production on Meyer Burger equipment
October 18, 2019
Norway-headquartered solar module manufacturer REC Group has started mass production of its new Alpha modules. This new generation of modules is manufactured on Meyer Burger HJT/SmartWire core equipment.
Bosch is betting on SiC for electromobility
October 08, 2019
Nowadays, all cars feature semiconductors; there is generally more than 50 of them in every vehicle that rolls of the production line.
Rolls-Royce closes acquisition of Siemens electric aircraft-propulsion business
October 03, 2019
Rolls-Royce has completed the acquisition of the electric and hybrid-electric aerospace propulsion activities of Siemens (formerly known as the eAircraft business), following a period of employee consultation.
GOEPEL electronic strengthens Service and Sales Forces in the UK and Ireland
July 12, 2019
The Cambridge-based GOEPEL electronics Ltd. has added a new Technical Sales Engineer. Mark Daglish is now responsible for the company’s product ranges of Embedded JTAG Solutions equipment as well as Inspection Solutions (Automated Optical Inspection (AOI), Automated X-ray Inspection (AXI) and Solder Paste Inspection (SPI) systems).
Siemens sells electric aircraft-propulsion business to Rolls-Royce
June 20, 2019
Siemens and Rolls-Royce signed an agreement for the sale of Siemens' eAircraft unit. Through its Vision 2020+ company strategy, Siemens intends to sharpen its portfolio's focus.
A 'telling off' for Rolls-Royce?
May 02, 2019
Recent changes made to the assessment criteria for the UK Government’s Prompt Payment Code have resulted in its suspension from the Code – specifically, in respect of its failure to pay at least 95% of their supplier invoices within 60 days.
Kongsberg completes acquisition of Rolls-Royce Commercial Marine
April 04, 2019
Following European Commission approval, Kongsberg Maritime parent company Kongsberg Gruppen has completed the acquisition of Rolls-Royce Commercial Marine (RRCM). Now officially a part of Kongsberg Maritime, RRCM will operate under the Kongsberg brand and the Kongsberg Maritime legal entity.
Electric motor company partners with automotive manufacturer
February 18, 2019
Electric motor company, YASA, says it has signed a long-term joint innovation agreement with a n unnamed global automotive OEM. The partnership will focus on developing custom electric motor and controller solutions for the OEM’s high-performance hybrid and pure electric vehicles.
Kongsberg divests Evotec to meet regulatory requirements
January 24, 2019
As a result of the acquisition of Rolls-Royce Commercial Marine, Kongsberg Gruppen has entered into an agreement with Rome AS to divest Kongsberg Evotec.
Samsung SDI Battery to Power LiveWire: Harley Davidson’s First Electric Motorcycle
January 23, 2019
When Harley Davidson’s LiveWire rolls out of select North American and Western European dealerships in August, it will be with a Samsung SDI prismatic battery powering it.
paragon acquires speaker manufacturer LPG
November 02, 2018
paragon GmbH & Co. KGaA says it is acquiring Lautsprecher-Produktions-Gesellschaft mbH (LPG), headquartered in Neu-Ulm, Germany.
The many uses of a 200 mA precision voltage reference
October 25, 2018
The LT6658 is not a run-of-the-mill reference or regulator, as it performs both functions equally well. Moreover, due to its unique architectural arrangement, it does much more than simply supply a precise voltage with plenty of current.
Kongsberg acquires Rolls-Royce Commercial Marine
July 09, 2018
Kongsberg Gruppen ASA entered into agreement with Rolls-Royce plc to acquire Rolls-Royce Commercial Marine. The transaction does not include Bergen Engines nor Rolls-Royce's Naval Business.
Union warns Rolls-Royce against cutting ‘too deep and too fast’
June 19, 2018
The UK’s largest union, Unite, warned Rolls-Royce against cutting ‘too deep and too fast’ after the engineering firm announced that it was planning to cut several thousand largely managerial and administrative jobs in the UK.
Rolls-Royce confirms restructuring – 4’600 employees to go
June 14, 2018
Rolls-Royce is looking to create a simpler, leaner and more agile organisation. The company is now announcing the next stage in its push to create this new business with a proposed restructuring that aims to deliver improved returns, higher margins and increased cash flow.
New testbed part of GBP 150m investment in UK aerospace facilities
March 30, 2018
The new testbed, which is expected to be commissioned in 2020, is set to support Rolls-Royce’s ongoing industrial transformation and will provide important additional capacity.
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