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Sat, Jun 24

00:46Impact score 15
Navitas’ GaNSense Control power IC used in GravaStar’s Alpha65 Transformer fast charger
Navitas Semiconductor announced its GaNSense Control power IC is being used in GravaStar's new Alpha65 Transformer-branded fast charger. This is a specific design win for Navitas's GaN technology in a consumer accessory tied to a movie promotion. Neutral: This is a single, low-volume consumer product launch with no immediate impact on broader GaN component supply, demand, or pricing.
GaN Power ICNavitas SemiconductorSemiconductor TodayProduct Launch

Fri, Jun 23

16:40Impact score 8
NREL awards $2m in contracts to support development of cheaper, more efficient CdTe solar cells
The US National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has awarded $2 million in contracts to six projects supporting the Cadmium Telluride Accelerator Consortium (CTAC), aimed at making CdTe solar cells cheaper and more efficient. This is part of a long-term US government initiative to advance domestic solar technology. Neutral: This is a multi-year R&D effort with no immediate, direct impact on semiconductor supply, demand, or pricing for traders.
Cadmium Telluride (CdTe)Semiconductor TodayTechnical

Thu, Jun 22

21:48Impact score 15
ams OSRAM showing latest laser and optical sensing technologies at Laser World of Photonics
ams OSRAM is showcasing its latest laser and optical sensing technologies, including EELs and VCSELs, at the Laser World of Photonics 2023 exhibition. The event highlights applications in industrial, robotics, medical, and wearables sectors. Neutral: This is a standard technology showcase with no immediate, quantifiable impact on supply, demand, or pricing for traders.
EELVCSELLEDams OSRAM GmbHSemiconductor TodayProduct Launch
17:10Impact score 15
Coherent launches record 65W pump laser diode
Coherent Corp has launched a new 65W pump laser diode for industrial and consumer fiber laser applications. This is a next-generation product announcement from the materials and laser technology firm. Neutral: This is a standard product launch with no immediate indication of supply constraints, demand shifts, or pricing changes that would directly impact trading decisions.
Pump Laser DiodeFiber LaserCoherent CorpSemiconductor TodayProduct Launch
16:47Impact score 5
Finwave appoints Pierre-Yves Lesaicherre as CEO
Finwave Semiconductor has appointed Dr. Pierre-Yves Lesaicherre as its new CEO. The company is a startup developing GaN-on-silicon technology for RF applications. Neutral: This executive change at a private, early-stage company has no immediate, direct impact on component supply, demand, or pricing for traders.
Finwave Semiconductor IncSemiconductor Today

Tue, Jun 20

23:48Impact score 8
CGD’s CTO Florin Udrea inducted into IEEE ISPSD Hall of Fame
Cambridge GaN Devices' CTO Florin Udrea was inducted into the IEEE ISPSD Hall of Fame for his contributions to power semiconductor technology. This is a personal accolade recognizing long-term R&D influence within the academic and engineering community. Neutral: The award has no direct, immediate impact on GaN component supply, pricing, or trading dynamics.
GaN Power TransistorsCambridge GaN Devices LtdSemiconductor TodayTechnical
15:02Impact score 7
CEA-Leti and Intel to co-develop atomically thin 2D TMDs on 300mm wafers
CEA-Leti and Intel announced a joint research project to develop layer transfer technology for 2D transition-metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) on 300mm wafers. The goal is to extend Moore's Law beyond 2030 by enabling advanced transistor channel materials. Neutral: This is a long-term R&D milestone with no immediate impact on component supply, pricing, or trading decisions.
IntelSemiconductor TodayTechnical

Mon, Jun 19

15:40Impact score 15
Guerrilla RF samples new LNA with selectable gain for 5G mMIMO applications
Guerrilla RF is sampling the GRF2176, a new LNA with selectable gain and patented bypass technology for 5G mMIMO applications. This is a standard product launch targeting the infrastructure market, not a supply chain event. Neutral: This is a routine product introduction with no immediate, quantifiable impact on component supply, demand, or pricing.
LNARF AmplifierGuerrilla RF IncSemiconductor TodayProduct Launch
15:30Impact score 8
SK Powertech adopts Silvaco’s Victory TCAD solution for SiC power device development
SK Powertech has adopted Silvaco's Victory TCAD software to accelerate its silicon carbide (SiC) power device R&D. This is a long-term R&D tooling decision aimed at improving device design and performance. Neutral: This announcement has no immediate impact on SiC wafer or device supply, pricing, or trader positioning.
SiC Power DevicesSK PowertechSemiconductor TodayTechnical

Fri, Jun 16

00:59Impact score 10
UK Space Agency funds IceMOS to develop radiation-tolerant, high-voltage power MOSFET incorporating SiC engineered-drain substrate
The UK Space Agency awarded IceMOS Technology part of a £300,000 funding package to develop radiation-tolerant, high-voltage power MOSFETs using SiC engineered-drain substrates for space applications. This is part of the Space Technology Exploitation Programme (STEP) aimed at accelerating UK space exploration supply chains. Neutral: This is a long-term R&D project with no immediate impact on commercial semiconductor supply, pricing, or trader inventory decisions.
Radiation-Tolerant Power MOSFETIceMOS TechnologySemiconductor TodayTechnical

Thu, Jun 15

21:48Impact score 15
First Solar announces limited production run of first bifacial thin-film PV module
First Solar announced a limited production run and pre-commercial debut of its Series 6 Plus Bifacial PV module, the first bifacial panel using thin-film technology. This is a technology demonstration at Intersolar Europe, with no announced volume production or market availability details. Neutral: This is a niche R&D milestone for a specific PV technology with no immediate, quantifiable impact on semiconductor or electronic component supply, demand, or pricing.
Cadmium Telluride (CdTe) Thin-Film PV ModulesFirst Solar IncSemiconductor TodayProduct Launch
21:09Impact score 25
pSemi launches 3.5GHz dual-channel switch + LNA module <1dB noise figure
pSemi Corp launched two dual-channel RF switch/LNA modules, the PE53230 (3.3-3.8GHz) and PE53231 (3.5-4.0GHz), featuring a sub-1dB noise figure and 20W average power handling. This is a standard product launch for a fabless RFIC company, introducing new performance benchmarks but not indicating a shift in supply or demand for broader electronic components. Neutral: The launch is a competitive technology update with no immediate, direct impact on trading dynamics for RF component supply, pricing, or inventory.
RF SwitchLNARF Front-End ModulepSemi CorpSemiconductor TodayProduct Launch
17:24Impact score 10
IntelliEPI and Riber MBE 8000 joint development program shows high thickness and doping uniformities across 8x6” or 4x8” wafer runs
IntelliEPI and Riber have announced qualification milestones for the new MBE 8000 production platform, demonstrating high thickness and doping uniformities across large wafer formats. This is a joint development program focused on improving the performance and yield of molecular beam epitaxy systems used in compound semiconductor wafer production. Neutral: This is a long-term R&D milestone with no immediate impact on component supply, pricing, or trader inventory decisions.
MBE Epitaxial WafersIntelligent Epitaxy Technology Inc (IntelliEPI), Riber S.A.Semiconductor TodayTechnical

Wed, Jun 14

23:12Impact score 12
WIN releases next-gen mmWave E-mode/D-mode GaAs pHEMT technology
WIN Semiconductors has commercially released its next-generation PQG3-0C integrated millimeter-wave GaAs pHEMT platform. This is a technology milestone aimed at enhancing performance for 5G/6G and satellite communications applications. Neutral: This is a long-term R&D development with no immediate impact on component supply, pricing, or trader inventory decisions.
GaAs pHEMTmmWave RFICWIN Semiconductors CorpSemiconductor TodayTechnical
17:39Impact score 5
TRUMPF Photonic Components gains Thomas Dobbertin as new managing director
TRUMPF Photonic Components has appointed Dr. Thomas Dobbertin as its new managing director, effective July 17. He succeeds Dr. Berthold Schmidt, who will move to a CTO role within the parent TRUMPF Group. Neutral: This routine management change at a component supplier has no immediate impact on supply, demand, or pricing for VCSELs and photodiodes.
VCSELPhotodiodeTRUMPF Photonic Components GmbHSemiconductor Today
03:48Impact score 20
Teledyne e2v HiRel launches RF LNAs for LEO space applications
Teledyne e2v HiRel announced two new GaAs-based low-noise amplifiers (TDLNA2626, TDLNA2628) covering 17–31.5GHz for LEO space applications. The launch represents incremental product development in a specialized, low-volume segment of the RF component market. Neutral: This is a routine product introduction with no immediate impact on broader semiconductor supply, demand, or pricing relevant to traders.
RF LNAGaAs MMICTeledyne e2v HiRel ElectronicsSemiconductor TodayProduct Launch

Tue, Jun 13

20:49Impact score 5
NUBURU private placement raises $7.925m from existing investors
NUBURU Inc. has secured $7.925 million in a private placement via convertible notes and warrants, primarily from existing investors. The capital infusion is intended to support the company's operations and development of high-power industrial blue laser technology. Neutral: This is a company-specific financial event with no immediate, direct impact on the supply, demand, or pricing of electronic components relevant to traders.
Industrial Blue LasersNUBURU IncSemiconductor TodayFinancial/Earnings
02:50Impact score 15
WIN releases 50V RF GaN technology for high-power MMICs
WIN Semiconductors has commercially released its NP25-20 platform, a 50V 0.25µm RF GaN technology for high-power MMICs up to 18GHz. This is a process technology advancement for the foundry, targeting applications in radio access networks, satellite comms, and radar. Neutral: This is a long-term R&D milestone with no immediate impact on component supply, pricing, or trader inventory decisions.
RF GaN MMICsGaN-on-SiC WafersWIN Semiconductors CorpSemiconductor TodayProduct Launch
02:40Impact score 10
Sivers Photonics receives $1.3m order from US
Sivers Photonics, a subsidiary of Sivers Semiconductors, received a $1.3 million order from a US customer for photonic devices used in optical sensing applications. This is a qualification and supply order for a specific end-use application. Neutral: The order is small and specific to a niche technology, with no immediate, broad impact on supply, demand, or pricing for mainstream electronic components.
Photonic DevicesOptical Sensing ComponentsSivers Semiconductors ABSemiconductor Today

Fri, Jun 9

20:26Impact score 15
Qorvo unveils smallest 2–18GHz 10W front-end module
Qorvo has launched a new 2-18GHz 10W front-end power module, claiming it is the industry's first. The product targets defense and infrastructure applications, representing a technology milestone. Neutral: This is a standard product launch with no immediate, quantifiable impact on supply, demand, or pricing for existing RF components.
RF Front-End ModuleQorvo IncSemiconductor TodayProduct Launch

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NuAxi Stream - Real-Time Semiconductor Intelligence

Sat, Jun 24

Navitas’ GaNSense Control power IC used in GravaStar’s Alpha65 Transformer fast charger

Fri, Jun 23

NREL awards $2m in contracts to support development of cheaper, more efficient CdTe solar cells

Thu, Jun 22

ams OSRAM showing latest laser and optical sensing technologies at Laser World of Photonics

Coherent launches record 65W pump laser diode

Finwave appoints Pierre-Yves Lesaicherre as CEO

Tue, Jun 20

CGD’s CTO Florin Udrea inducted into IEEE ISPSD Hall of Fame

CEA-Leti and Intel to co-develop atomically thin 2D TMDs on 300mm wafers

Mon, Jun 19

Guerrilla RF samples new LNA with selectable gain for 5G mMIMO applications

SK Powertech adopts Silvaco’s Victory TCAD solution for SiC power device development

Fri, Jun 16

UK Space Agency funds IceMOS to develop radiation-tolerant, high-voltage power MOSFET incorporating SiC engineered-drain substrate

Thu, Jun 15

First Solar announces limited production run of first bifacial thin-film PV module

pSemi launches 3.5GHz dual-channel switch + LNA module <1dB noise figure

IntelliEPI and Riber MBE 8000 joint development program shows high thickness and doping uniformities across 8x6” or 4x8” wafer runs

Wed, Jun 14

WIN releases next-gen mmWave E-mode/D-mode GaAs pHEMT technology

TRUMPF Photonic Components gains Thomas Dobbertin as new managing director

Teledyne e2v HiRel launches RF LNAs for LEO space applications

Tue, Jun 13

NUBURU private placement raises $7.925m from existing investors

WIN releases 50V RF GaN technology for high-power MMICs

Sivers Photonics receives $1.3m order from US

Fri, Jun 9

Qorvo unveils smallest 2–18GHz 10W front-end module

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