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Thu, Feb 2

19:22Impact score 25
ams OSRAM to benefit from Apple adopting micro-LEDs
TrendForce forecasts Apple will adopt micro-LED displays in its Apple Watch starting 2024, with potential expansion to AR, smartphones, and automotive displays from 2026-2030. ams OSRAM is identified as a potential beneficiary of this technology transition.
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This long-term demand forecast for a nascent display technology warrants monitoring for future supply chain shifts, but lacks immediate trading catalysts.
micro-LEDams OSRAMSemiconductor TodayMarket Analysis
00:19Impact score 10
Imec co-integrates SiN waveguide technology with active silicon photonics platform
Research center Imec announced the successful co-integration of its silicon nitride waveguide technology with its active silicon photonics platform, demonstrating no performance degradation in high-bandwidth devices. This is a technical R&D milestone presented at an academic conference, aimed at improving photonic integrated circuit performance. Neutral: This is a long-term research development with no immediate impact on component supply, pricing, or trader decisions.
硅光子芯片硅基光电子器件ImecSemiconductor TodayTechnical

Wed, Feb 1

22:38Impact score 45
Veeco acquires silicon carbide CVD system maker Epiluvac
Veeco Instruments has acquired Swedish SiC CVD equipment maker Epiluvac AB, aiming to combine Epiluvac's technology with its global sales network to drive long-term growth. This M&A activity consolidates the supply base for critical SiC manufacturing tools.
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This vertical integration could improve tool availability and accelerate SiC capacity expansion, indirectly impacting the supply-demand balance for SiC wafers and devices.
SiC Epitaxial WafersVeeco Instruments Inc, Epiluvac ABSemiconductor TodayPartnership/M&A
22:31Impact score 10
TRUMPF industrializing high-volume production of InP-based SWIR VCSELs above 1300nm
TRUMPF Photonic Components is industrializing high-volume production of InP-based SWIR VCSELs with wavelengths above 1300nm. This technology is targeted for under-OLED applications in smartphones and other high-volume markets. Neutral: This is a long-term R&D production milestone with no immediate impact on semiconductor supply, pricing, or trader inventory decisions.
SWIR VCSELInP-based VCSELTRUMPF Photonic Components GmbHSemiconductor TodayTechnical

Tue, Jan 31

23:58Impact score 15
Lumotive and Lumentum introduce reference design for faster adoption of 3D LiDAR
Lumotive and Lumentum have jointly announced the M30 Reference Design for LCM-based solid-state LiDAR, aiming to accelerate adoption of their beam-steering technology. This collaboration combines Lumotive's metasurface chips with Lumentum's laser components to create a complete sensor solution. Neutral: This is a long-term R&D milestone with no immediate impact on component supply, demand, or pricing for traders.
LiDARVCSELOptical MetasurfaceLumentum Holdings Inc, LumotiveSemiconductor TodayProduct Launch
21:27Impact score 20
Navitas’ GeneSiC MOSFETs used in KATEK’s 4.6kW Steca solar inverters
Navitas Semiconductor's GeneSiC MOSFETs have been selected for use in KATEK GROUP's Steca coolcept fleX 4.6kW solar inverters. This represents a design win for Navitas's SiC power semiconductors in the renewable energy sector. Neutral: This is a specific product adoption that may incrementally support demand for Navitas's SiC components but does not indicate a broader market shortage or price movement.
SiC MOSFETNavitas SemiconductorSemiconductor TodayProduct Launch
16:51Impact score 15
BluGlass launches suite of 405nm, 420nm and 450nm single- and multi-mode lasers
BluGlass Ltd launched its first suite of GaN laser products for customer purchase, spanning 405nm, 420nm, and 450nm wavelengths in single- and multi-mode configurations. The launch showcases the company's proprietary RPCVD technology at a major industry event. Neutral: This is a new product entry from a niche player and does not indicate a material shift in supply, demand, or pricing for established laser diode markets.
GaN Laser Diodes405nm Laser420nm LaserBluGlass LtdSemiconductor TodayProduct Launch
01:16Impact score 10
Vector Photonics receives over £2.4m of equity investment
Vector Photonics secured over £2.4 million in equity investment to commercialize its photonic-crystal surface-emitting laser (PCSEL) technology. The funding is aimed at scaling production of its semiconductor-based laser diodes, which target markets like data communications and sensing. Neutral: This is a long-term R&D milestone with no immediate impact on component supply, pricing, or trader inventory decisions.
PCSELVCSELSemiconductor TodayTechnical

Mon, Jan 23

21:59Impact score 8
TRUMPF Venture invests in InP PIC-based quantum technology startup Quside
TRUMPF Venture has made a multi-million euro investment in quantum technology startup Quside, which specializes in InP-based photonic integrated circuits for quantum random number generation. This is a strategic venture investment in a niche, early-stage quantum hardware component. Neutral: This R&D milestone has no immediate impact on the supply, demand, or pricing of commercial electronic components.
InP Photonic Integrated CircuitsQusideSemiconductor TodayTechnical

Fri, Jan 20

21:43Impact score 45
Navitas acquiring remaining stake in silicon control IC JV
Navitas Semiconductor will acquire the remaining minority stake in its silicon control IC joint venture from Halo Microelectronics for $20 million in stock. This move consolidates Navitas's control over its power IC ecosystem, integrating GaN/SiC power stages with silicon control ICs. Watch: This vertical integration could improve supply chain efficiency and product competitiveness, but the direct impact on market pricing is uncertain.
Power Management ICsSilicon Control ICsNavitas Semiconductor, Halo MicroelectronicsSemiconductor TodayPartnership/M&A
21:33Impact score 10
GaN lasers from BluGlass’ Silicon Valley fab meeting or exceeding performance benchmarks
BluGlass Ltd reports that GaN laser diodes from its Silicon Valley fab are meeting or exceeding contract manufacturer performance benchmarks. This milestone validates the company's proprietary RPCVD production technology. Neutral: This is a company-specific R&D achievement with no immediate, quantifiable impact on the broader GaN component supply, pricing, or trader inventory decisions.
GaN Laser DiodesBluGlass LtdSemiconductor TodayTechnical

Thu, Jan 19

22:03Impact score 10
NEC achieves record output power in 150GHz band using mass-producible GaAs technology
NEC Corp has developed a GaAs-based power amplifier achieving a record 10mW output power in the 150GHz band, targeting 5G-Advanced and 6G fronthaul/backhaul applications. The technology is described as mass-producible, aiming to accelerate equipment development. Neutral: This is an R&D milestone with no immediate impact on component supply, demand, or pricing for traders.
GaAs RF Power AmplifiersNEC CorpSemiconductor TodayTechnical
17:40Impact score 10
CEA and Renault develop wide-bandgap-based bidirectional on-board charger for EVs
CEA and Renault Group announced a joint R&D project to develop a next-generation, wide-bandgap semiconductor-based bidirectional on-board charger for electric vehicles. The project focuses on enabling vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology to support grid stability. This is a long-term R&D milestone with no immediate impact on semiconductor supply, demand, or pricing.
Wide-Bandgap SemiconductorsSiCGaNSemiconductor TodayTechnical
01:22Impact score 10
OpenLight appoints Adam Carter as CEO
OpenLight appointed Dr. Adam Carter as CEO, bringing over 25 years of experience in networking and optical communications. This personnel change is a background update for the silicon photonics sector. Neutral.
Silicon PhotonicsOpenLightSemiconductor Today

Wed, Jan 18

23:39Impact score 15
Luminus releases MP-7070 mid-power LEDs
Luminus Devices announced the immediate launch of its new MP-7070 family of high-efficacy mid-power LEDs. The product is designed for illumination markets, emphasizing performance and long-term reliability. Neutral: This is a standard product launch with no immediate indication of supply constraints or demand shifts that would impact trading decisions for existing LED components.
Mid-power LEDLuminus Devices IncSemiconductor TodayProduct Launch
23:30Impact score 15
POET collaborates with ADVA on highly integrated 4x100G solutions
POET Technologies has developed multi-engine 100G CWDM4 and LR4 chip-on-board solutions for ADVA Optical Networking, enabling a 4x100G solution in a single QSFP-DD housing. This collaboration targets the data center and telecom markets with a more integrated optical component. Neutral: This is a technology milestone for a niche component but does not signal an immediate supply, demand, or price shift for the broader semiconductor market.
Optical TransceiverCWDM4LR4POET Technologies Inc., ADVA Optical Networking SESemiconductor TodayProduct Launch
21:04Impact score 15
NUBURU launches compact blue laser with third-generation light engine
NUBURU Inc. launched its new compact BL-series blue laser at Photonics West 2023, featuring a third-generation light engine design. The announcement is a product showcase at a trade event with no disclosed supply chain, pricing, or capacity details. Neutral: This is a technology announcement with no immediate, quantifiable impact on component supply, demand, or pricing for traders.
Blue Laser DiodesNUBURU IncSemiconductor TodayProduct Launch
17:57Impact score 15
TRUMPF expands portfolio of polarization-stable multi-mode VCSELs to improve illumination quality in 3D applications
TRUMPF Photonic Components has expanded its portfolio with a new polarization-stable multi-mode VCSEL aimed at improving illumination quality for 3D sensing applications. This development addresses the increasing demand for advanced VCSEL sources in consumer electronics, automotive, and industrial markets. Neutral: The product launch is a technology iteration with no immediate, quantifiable impact on VCSEL supply, demand, or pricing for traders.
VCSELTRUMPF Photonic Components GmbHSemiconductor TodayProduct Launch
17:40Impact score 8
Vector Photonics appoints factory applications engineer
Vector Photonics has hired a factory applications engineer to interface between its R&D team and global NEM customers, focusing on developing 800Gb/s interconnect solutions for hyperscale data centers. This move supports the commercialization of the firm's proprietary PCSEL technology. The news represents a long-term R&D milestone with no immediate impact on component supply, pricing, or trading decisions.
PCSELOptical InterconnectVector PhotonicsSemiconductor TodayTechnical
01:08Impact score 25
Coherent launches first commercially available 50W pump laser diodes for fiber lasers
Coherent Corp has commercially launched its next-generation pump laser diodes, achieving 50W output power from a single chip, a 40% increase over its existing product. This advancement enables the design of high-power industrial fiber lasers using fewer diodes. Neutral: This is a standard product refresh with no immediate indication of supply constraints or direct pricing impact on the broader component market.
Pump Laser DiodesFiber Laser ComponentsCoherent CorpSemiconductor TodayProduct Launch

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NuAxi Stream - Real-Time Semiconductor Intelligence

Thu, Feb 2

ams OSRAM to benefit from Apple adopting micro-LEDs

Imec co-integrates SiN waveguide technology with active silicon photonics platform

Wed, Feb 1

Veeco acquires silicon carbide CVD system maker Epiluvac

TRUMPF industrializing high-volume production of InP-based SWIR VCSELs above 1300nm

Tue, Jan 31

Lumotive and Lumentum introduce reference design for faster adoption of 3D LiDAR

Navitas’ GeneSiC MOSFETs used in KATEK’s 4.6kW Steca solar inverters

BluGlass launches suite of 405nm, 420nm and 450nm single- and multi-mode lasers

Vector Photonics receives over £2.4m of equity investment

Mon, Jan 23

TRUMPF Venture invests in InP PIC-based quantum technology startup Quside

Fri, Jan 20

Navitas acquiring remaining stake in silicon control IC JV

GaN lasers from BluGlass’ Silicon Valley fab meeting or exceeding performance benchmarks

Thu, Jan 19

NEC achieves record output power in 150GHz band using mass-producible GaAs technology

CEA and Renault develop wide-bandgap-based bidirectional on-board charger for EVs

OpenLight appoints Adam Carter as CEO

Wed, Jan 18

Luminus releases MP-7070 mid-power LEDs

POET collaborates with ADVA on highly integrated 4x100G solutions

NUBURU launches compact blue laser with third-generation light engine

TRUMPF expands portfolio of polarization-stable multi-mode VCSELs to improve illumination quality in 3D applications

Vector Photonics appoints factory applications engineer

Coherent launches first commercially available 50W pump laser diodes for fiber lasers

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