In The News

The In The News section is your go-to source for the latest developments, trends, and updates in the electronics industry. From breaking news on technological advancements to insights into the newest component releases, this section keeps you informed and engaged.


Infineon buys power firm Wolfspeed for €740 million in cash

Infineon Technologies is buying the Wolfspeed Power and RF division (Wolfspeed) of Cree for approx €740 million in cash. The deal includes the SiC wafer substrate business for power and RF power. Wolfspeed has been a part of Cree for three decades and is a pro...

By Paul Whytock | 14-07-2016

PCIM Europe 2016. The first day highlights

MOSFET on-resistance cut by 17% A new generation of super junction (SJ) deep trench semiconductor technology for high-efficient power MOSFETs was unveiled at the show by Toshiba Electronics Europe. The devices are based on the new DTMOS V process and the comp...

By Paul Whytock | 10-05-2016

Smallest form factor Raspberry Pi hits the market

The Raspberry Pi product range available from element14 has been extended with the addition of the smallest form factor Raspberry Pi on the market, the Raspberry Pi Zero. To save space and cut costs the Raspberry Pi Zero has one Micro USB data port and a Mini...

By Paul Whytock | 26-11-2015

My Top Five Hot Product Launches at PCIM 2015

According to industry analysts IHS the power semiconductor sector has not had a terrific time in recent years with less than impressive market growth in 2013. Admittedly this was followed by a stronger performance in 2014 and if my discussion with exhibiting c...

By Paul Whytock | 21-05-2015