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Tue, Apr 25

19:03Impact score 10
Hon Hai collaborates with Ennostar and Unikorn to develop 6500PPI micro-LED micro-display with blue light brightness of 200,000 nits
Foxconn, Ennostar, and Unikorn announced the development of a 0.12-inch micro-LED micro-display with a pixel density exceeding 6500PPI and blue light brightness of 200,000 nits. This is a technology demonstration presented at the Touch Taiwan 2023 trade show. Neutral: This R&D milestone has no immediate impact on component supply, demand, or pricing for traders.
Micro-LEDMicro-displayHon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd (Foxconn), Ennostar and 3 totalSemiconductor TodayTechnical

Mon, Apr 24

16:31Impact score 10
NUBURU gains patents for blue laser welding and multi-kilowatt blue lasers
NUBURU Inc has received additional patents expanding its intellectual property portfolio for high-power blue laser technology used in welding and other industrial applications. This strengthens the company's position in the niche market for industrial blue lasers. Neutral: This R&D milestone has no immediate impact on semiconductor supply, demand, or pricing for electronic component traders.
Industrial LasersNUBURU IncSemiconductor TodayTechnical

Fri, Apr 21

17:02Impact score 15
ROHM producing SWIR devices in smallest size class for sensing applications in portable and wearable devices
ROHM has established mass-production technology for short-wavelength infrared (SWIR) devices in the industry's smallest 1608-size (1.6mm x 0.8mm). This miniaturization targets material detection applications in portable, wearable, and hearable devices. Neutral: This is a niche technology launch with no immediate, broad impact on semiconductor supply, demand, or pricing for mainstream components.
SWIR SensorROHMSemiconductor TodayProduct Launch
02:08Impact score 15
Nexperia launches 650V SiC diodes for demanding power conversion applications
Nexperia, a subsidiary of Wingtech, has launched a new 650V silicon carbide Schottky diode for high-performance power conversion applications. This is a standard product introduction into the competitive SiC discrete market, expanding Nexperia's portfolio. Neutral: The launch adds incremental supply and competition but does not signal a material shift in the supply-demand balance or pricing for SiC components.
SiC Schottky Diode650V Power DiscreteNexperia B.V., Wingtech Technology Co LtdSemiconductor TodayProduct Launch
02:00Impact score 10
Vector Photonics’ £1m ZEUS project to commercialize 1W artificial intelligence PCSEL
Vector Photonics secured a £1 million ZEUS project to commercialize its 1W all-semiconductor photonic-crystal surface-emitting lasers (PCSELs) for AI applications. This is an early-stage R&D milestone for a niche component from a small, specialized manufacturer. Neutral: This is a long-term technology development with no immediate impact on supply, demand, or pricing of mainstream electronic components.
PCSELSemiconductor LaserVector Photonics LtdSemiconductor TodayTechnical

Thu, Apr 20

15:13Impact score 10
Infineon showcasing power semiconductors and wide-bandgap technologies at PCIM
Infineon is showcasing its latest power and wide-bandgap semiconductor solutions at the PCIM Europe 2023 trade fair. The event focuses on presenting technology for green and digital transformation applications. Neutral: This is a standard promotional activity at a trade show with no immediate, specific impact on supply, demand, or pricing.
Power SemiconductorsWide-Bandgap SemiconductorsInfineon Technologies AGSemiconductor TodayProduct Launch
14:39Impact score 8
Midsummer participating in Australian project to reach 30% efficiency in tandem solar cells
Midsummer AB has joined an Australian research project targeting 30% efficiency for silicon/CIGS tandem solar cells using commercialized technologies. This is a long-term R&D effort focused on next-generation photovoltaic technology. Neutral: This is a distant R&D milestone with no immediate impact on semiconductor supply, demand, or pricing for electronic component traders.
CIGS Solar CellsTandem Solar CellsMidsummer ABSemiconductor TodayTechnical

Wed, Apr 19

18:06Impact score 8
Transphorm GaN products exceed 125 billion field operating hours
Transphorm reports its GaN FETs have surpassed 125 billion field operating hours, a reliability milestone for its high-voltage power conversion products. This data point is intended to demonstrate the maturity and robustness of its GaN technology platform for industrial and automotive applications. Neutral: This is a technical marketing update with no immediate impact on supply, demand, or pricing for GaN components.
GaN FETsTransphorm IncSemiconductor TodayTechnical

Tue, Apr 18

17:11Impact score 5
Salience hires former Imagination Technologies chief product officer
Silicon photonics startup Salience Labs has appointed former Imagination Technologies executive Chris Porthouse as its chief product officer. This is a personnel move aimed at strengthening product development for its emerging multi-wavelength photonic chip technology. Neutral: This appointment has no immediate, direct impact on semiconductor supply, demand, or pricing for traders.
硅光子芯片Salience LabsSemiconductor Today

Wed, Apr 12

17:52Impact score 10
New Origin secures €6m PhotonDelta funding to create independent photonic chip foundry
New Origin, a spin-out from the University of Twente, has secured €6 million in funding from PhotonDelta to establish an independent photonic chip foundry. The funding aims to develop a scalable, open-access production platform for photonic integrated circuits (PICs). Neutral: This is a long-term R&D and infrastructure development project with no immediate impact on the supply, demand, or pricing of mainstream electronic components traded today.
Photonic Integrated CircuitsNew OriginSemiconductor TodayTechnical

Fri, Apr 7

16:22Impact score 10
Silanna UV presenting 235nm far-UVC LEDs using new SPSL technology
Silanna UV presented new SPSL technology at ICULTA 2023, claiming advancements in far-UVC LEDs emitting at 235nm with higher power and longer lifetimes. This is a research and development milestone for a niche semiconductor component. Neutral: This is a long-term R&D announcement with no immediate impact on trading supply, demand, or pricing for electronic components.
UV-C LEDFar-UVC LEDSilanna UVSemiconductor TodayTechnical

Thu, Apr 6

22:27Impact score 10
III-V Epi’s CTO Richard Hogg being made Professor of Photonics at Aston University
III-V Epi's CTO Richard Hogg is taking on a concurrent role as Professor of Photonics at Aston University. This is a personnel announcement highlighting the company's technical expertise in custom compound semiconductor wafer services. Neutral: This individual career move has no direct or immediate impact on wafer supply, pricing, or trading dynamics.
Compound Semiconductor WafersIII-V Epi LtdSemiconductor TodayTechnical
20:07Impact score 12
Wise-integration and Powernet team on digitally controlled, compact, energy-efficient GaN power supply systems
Wise-integration and Powernet have partnered to develop compact, digitally-controlled GaN power supply systems. This collaboration aims to advance power supply technology beyond current analog limitations. Neutral: This is a long-term R&D milestone with no immediate impact on component supply, pricing, or trader inventory decisions.
GaN Power ICsDigital Power ControllersWise-integration, PowernetSemiconductor TodayTechnical
18:41Impact score 10
Odyssey delivers vertical GaN product samples to lead customers in Q1
Odyssey Semiconductor delivered vertical GaN product samples to lead customers in Q1 2023 as planned and aims to sign product development agreements by the end of Q2 2023. This represents a standard R&D milestone for a pre-commercial technology firm. Neutral: This is a routine development step with no immediate impact on supply, demand, or pricing for commercial GaN components.
GaN Power Switching ComponentsOdyssey Semiconductor Technologies IncSemiconductor TodayTechnical
16:46Impact score 15
Navitas and realme launch first 240W ultra-fast-charging phone at MWC
Navitas Semiconductor's GaNFast power ICs are featured in the 240W charger bundled with the newly announced realme GT3 smartphone. This represents a high-profile design win in the consumer fast-charging market. Neutral: This is a specific product launch validating GaN technology but does not indicate a material shift in broader component supply, demand, or pricing.
GaN Power ICsNavitas SemiconductorSemiconductor TodayProduct Launch
01:17Impact score 15
ROHM presenting SiC- and GaN-based solutions for e-mobility and energy conversion at PCIM Europe
ROHM Semiconductor is showcasing its latest SiC and GaN power semiconductor solutions at the PCIM Europe 2022 trade fair, targeting applications in e-mobility and energy conversion. The event serves as a platform for the company to promote its technology roadmap and engage with industry stakeholders. Neutral: This is a standard promotional product launch with no immediate, quantifiable impact on supply, demand, or pricing for traders.
SiC MOSFETGaN HEMTROHM SemiconductorSemiconductor TodayProduct Launch

Wed, Apr 5

22:50Impact score 65
Coherent cutting over 100 jobs at Newton Aycliffe UK plant by end-May
Coherent Corp is cutting over 100 jobs at its Newton Aycliffe, UK plant by the end of May. This follows the company's recent restructuring and cost-cutting initiatives after its acquisition by II-VI. Watch: The workforce reduction could signal operational challenges or a strategic shift, potentially tightening supply for its specialized laser and optical components.
laser componentsoptical materialsCoherent CorpSemiconductor TodayCapacity Change

Tue, Apr 4

16:10Impact score 15
DENSO develops its first inverter using SiC power semiconductors
Automotive supplier DENSO has developed its first inverter using silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors. The inverter will be incorporated into the eAxle module for the new Lexus RZ battery electric vehicle. This is a technology milestone with no immediate, direct impact on semiconductor trading dynamics.
SiC Power SemiconductorsInvertersDENSO CorpSemiconductor TodayProduct Launch

Fri, Mar 31

18:47Impact score 15
Luminus launches Gen 2 CCT tunable COB LEDs
Luminus Devices has expanded its portfolio with the launch of its second-generation CCT tunable chip-on-board (COB) LEDs. This is a routine product refresh aimed at the general illumination market, introducing new features but not signaling a change in production capacity or supply constraints. Neutral: The launch represents standard technological iteration with no immediate, quantifiable impact on component supply, demand, or pricing for traders.
COB LEDsLuminus Devices IncSemiconductor TodayProduct Launch

Tue, Mar 28

23:42Impact score 15
Qorvo’s RF Fusion22 wins 2023 GTI Award
Qorvo's RF Fusion22 chipset has won the 2023 GTI Innovative Breakthrough in Mobile Technology Award, marking the third time its 5G offerings have received this recognition. The award highlights the technical innovation of the chipset, which integrates compact, high-performance 5G functionality for leading smartphone manufacturers. Neutral: This is a product recognition event with no immediate, quantifiable impact on supply, demand, or pricing for electronic component traders.
5G RF Front-End ModuleRF ChipsetQorvo IncSemiconductor TodayProduct Launch

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NuAxi Stream - Real-Time Semiconductor Intelligence

Tue, Apr 25

Hon Hai collaborates with Ennostar and Unikorn to develop 6500PPI micro-LED micro-display with blue light brightness of 200,000 nits

Mon, Apr 24

NUBURU gains patents for blue laser welding and multi-kilowatt blue lasers

Fri, Apr 21

ROHM producing SWIR devices in smallest size class for sensing applications in portable and wearable devices

Nexperia launches 650V SiC diodes for demanding power conversion applications

Vector Photonics’ £1m ZEUS project to commercialize 1W artificial intelligence PCSEL

Thu, Apr 20

Infineon showcasing power semiconductors and wide-bandgap technologies at PCIM

Midsummer participating in Australian project to reach 30% efficiency in tandem solar cells

Wed, Apr 19

Transphorm GaN products exceed 125 billion field operating hours

Tue, Apr 18

Salience hires former Imagination Technologies chief product officer

Wed, Apr 12

New Origin secures €6m PhotonDelta funding to create independent photonic chip foundry

Fri, Apr 7

Silanna UV presenting 235nm far-UVC LEDs using new SPSL technology

Thu, Apr 6

III-V Epi’s CTO Richard Hogg being made Professor of Photonics at Aston University

Wise-integration and Powernet team on digitally controlled, compact, energy-efficient GaN power supply systems

Odyssey delivers vertical GaN product samples to lead customers in Q1

Navitas and realme launch first 240W ultra-fast-charging phone at MWC

ROHM presenting SiC- and GaN-based solutions for e-mobility and energy conversion at PCIM Europe

Wed, Apr 5

Coherent cutting over 100 jobs at Newton Aycliffe UK plant by end-May

Tue, Apr 4

DENSO develops its first inverter using SiC power semiconductors

Fri, Mar 31

Luminus launches Gen 2 CCT tunable COB LEDs

Tue, Mar 28

Qorvo’s RF Fusion22 wins 2023 GTI Award

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