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Wed, Feb 16

20:06Impact score 8
Wolfspeed’s John Palmour elected to US National Academy of Engineering
Wolfspeed co-founder and CTO John Palmour was elected to the US National Academy of Engineering for his contributions to SiC-based electronic device development. This recognition highlights his foundational role in advancing SiC technology, a key material for power and RF semiconductors. Neutral: This is a personal accolade with no direct, immediate impact on supply, demand, or pricing for Wolfspeed's components.
SiC WafersSiC Power DevicesGaN RF DevicesWolfspeed IncSemiconductor TodayTechnical
17:24Impact score 25
CrayoNano secures UV-C LED chip supply for ramp-up to volume production
CrayoNano has secured a high-volume supplier contract for over 1 million UV-C LED chips, with a long-term capacity ramp-up path to over 10 million units per year, targeting the water disinfection market. This represents a controlled market entry and product roadmap development for the company's proprietary nanomaterial-based technology. Neutral: This is a company-specific production ramp for a niche component with no immediate, broad impact on semiconductor supply, demand, or pricing.
UV-C LEDCrayoNano ASSemiconductor TodayProduct Launch
05:06Impact score 10
CrayoNano licensing deal gives access to 180+ extra patents
CrayoNano AS has signed a licensing agreement with an unnamed LED industry player, gaining access to over 180 patents related to LED chip processing and manufacturing. This supplements CrayoNano's existing patent portfolio focused on nanowire and graphene-based technologies, particularly for UV-C LED products. Neutral: This is a long-term R&D and IP development milestone with no immediate, measurable impact on component supply, demand, or pricing for traders.
UV-C LEDLED ChipCrayoNano ASSemiconductor TodayTechnical

Tue, Feb 15

17:07Impact score 15
Navitas GaN ICs to be highlighted at APEC
Navitas Semiconductor will showcase its GaN power IC technology at APEC 2022, focusing on mobile fast chargers and expanding into data-center, solar, and EV applications. This is a promotional event highlighting the company's roadmap and market ambitions. Neutral: This is a standard industry conference product showcase with no immediate, quantifiable impact on supply, demand, or pricing for electronic components.
GaN Power ICsNavitas SemiconductorSemiconductor TodayProduct Launch

Mon, Feb 14

21:37Impact score 15
Infineon launches XHP 2 CoolSiC power module for streetcars
Infineon Technologies AG has launched its XHP 2 CoolSiC power module, tailored for rail applications like streetcars. This is a standard product announcement showcasing the company's ongoing development in the SiC power semiconductor segment. Neutral: This launch does not indicate a change in supply, demand, or pricing for existing components and is unlikely to have a direct trading impact.
SiC Power ModuleInfineon Technologies AGSemiconductor TodayProduct Launch
18:29Impact score 8
Navitas issues first GaN sustainability report
Navitas Semiconductor released its first annual sustainability report, highlighting the role of its GaN power ICs in reducing customer CO2 footprints and enabling renewable energy applications. The report details the company's own emissions reduction goals and progress. This is a corporate ESG disclosure with no direct, immediate impact on GaN component supply, demand, or pricing.
GaN Power ICsNavitas SemiconductorSemiconductor TodayTechnical

Sat, Feb 12

00:25Impact score 10
CrayoNano and SemiLEDs to co-develop nanowire UV-C LED chips
CrayoNano AS and SemiLEDs Corp have signed an agreement to jointly develop next-generation UV-C LED chips for the disinfection market. This partnership aims to leverage CrayoNano's nanomaterials technology with SemiLEDs' LED chip manufacturing. Neutral: This is a long-term R&D collaboration with no immediate impact on supply, demand, or pricing for existing UV-C LED components.
UV-C LED ChipsCrayoNano AS, SemiLEDs CorpSemiconductor TodayTechnical
00:17Impact score 10
CrayoNano establishes branch in Taiwan
CrayoNano AS, a Norwegian developer of semiconductor components based on nanomaterials, has established a branch in Hsinchu, Taiwan. The move aims to leverage Taiwan's established semiconductor ecosystem for operations and collaboration. Neutral: This is a long-term R&D and business development move with no immediate impact on supply, demand, or pricing of mainstream electronic components.
NanomaterialsSemiconductor componentsCrayoNano ASSemiconductor TodayTechnical

Fri, Feb 11

21:20Impact score 15
Wise-integration agrees Asian channel partnership with EDOM
Wise-integration has announced a new channel partnership with Taiwanese distributor EDOM Technology to expand its GaN power semiconductor business in Asian markets. This move aims to increase market access and sales channels for Wise-integration's products. Neutral: This is a standard distribution agreement with no immediate impact on supply, demand, or pricing for GaN components.
GaN Power SemiconductorsWise-integrationSemiconductor TodayPartnership/M&A

Thu, Feb 10

19:04Impact score 8
Construction contract awarded for CSL-MIF at MIT Lincoln Laboratory
The US Army Corps of Engineers awarded a construction contract to Gilbane-Exyte for the Compound Semiconductor Laboratory – Microsystem Integration Facility (CSL-MIF) at MIT Lincoln Laboratory. This facility is focused on advanced R&D for defense and national security applications. Neutral: This is a long-term R&D infrastructure project with no immediate impact on commercial semiconductor supply, demand, or pricing.
Compound SemiconductorsMicrosystemsSemiconductor TodayTechnical

Fri, Feb 4

17:33Impact score 15
Luminus launches Smooth White chip-on-board LED arrays
Luminus Devices has launched a new series of 95 CRI-minimum Smooth White Chip-on-Board LED arrays for professional lighting applications. The launch expands the company's portfolio but does not indicate any change in production capacity, supply constraints, or pricing for the broader LED component market. Neutral: This is a routine product refresh with no immediate, direct impact on supply, demand, or pricing for traders.
COB LED ArraysLuminus Devices IncSemiconductor TodayProduct Launch
02:58Impact score 10
II-VI licenses single-crystal diamond technology from Element Six
II-VI Inc has licensed single-crystal diamond technology from Element Six to expand its diamond materials platform. This collaboration aims to accelerate the development of new applications in areas like thermal management and power electronics. The deal is a long-term R&D milestone with no immediate, direct impact on component supply, pricing, or trader inventory decisions.
Single-Crystal Diamond SubstratesII-VI Inc, Element SixSemiconductor TodayTechnical

Wed, Feb 2

21:19Impact score 20
Power Integrations introduces first automotive-qualified high-voltage switcher ICs with 1700V SiC MOSFET
Power Integrations has launched two AEC-Q100-qualified, 1700V-rated switcher ICs with integrated SiC MOSFETs, delivering up to 70W for 600V/800V EV and industrial applications. This represents a new product introduction targeting the growing high-voltage automotive power conversion market. Neutral: This is a technology milestone but does not directly impact current supply, demand, or pricing of existing components.
SiC MOSFETSwitcher ICsPower IntegrationsSemiconductor TodayProduct Launch
20:33Impact score 15
II-VI qualifies 1200V SiC MOSFET platform to automotive standards and expands relationship with GE
II-VI has qualified its 1200V SiC MOSFET platform to automotive standards and signed a three-year technology access agreement with GE Research. This move aims to accelerate customer design-in activities for its SiC power devices. Neutral: This is a long-term R&D and qualification milestone with no immediate, direct impact on spot market supply, demand, or pricing for electronic components.
SiC MOSFETSiC SubstratesII-VI IncSemiconductor TodayTechnical

Tue, Feb 1

21:19Impact score 5
Skyworks appoints financial and operational expert to board
Skyworks Solutions has appointed Eric J. Guerin, CFO of CDK Global, to its board of directors. This is a routine governance update involving a financial executive from outside the semiconductor industry. Neutral: This board appointment has no direct, immediate impact on Skyworks' production, capacity, or component supply/demand dynamics.
Analog SemiconductorsMixed-Signal SemiconductorsSkyworks Solutions IncSemiconductor Today
19:52Impact score 15
ams OSRAM’s Belago 1.1 Dot Projector featured in Luxonis’ new 3D vision spatial AI cameras
ams OSRAM announced its Belago 1.1 Dot Projector, a VCSEL-based infrared light source, will be featured in Luxonis's new spatial AI cameras for robotics and AGVs. This is a standard product launch and partnership announcement for a specific component in a niche, high-growth market segment. Neutral: No immediate impact on supply, demand, or pricing for broader semiconductor markets; relevant only for direct VCSEL/IR component traders.
VCSELInfrared Dot Projectorams OSRAMSemiconductor TodayProduct Launch
19:09Impact score 10
EPC releases Phase 14 report on GaN reliability
EPC has released its Phase-14 Reliability Report, documenting the methodology and results used to achieve its field reliability record for its eGaN power transistors and ICs. This report provides technical validation and long-term performance data for GaN-based power components. Neutral: This is a technical milestone that may bolster confidence in GaN technology but does not indicate any immediate change in supply, demand, or pricing for traders.
GaN FETPower Management ICEfficient Power Conversion Corp (EPC)Semiconductor TodayTechnical

Thu, Jan 27

18:06Impact score 10
TRUMPF and Metalenz demo VCSELs with stable polarization for smartphone illumination
TRUMPF and Metalenz demonstrated VCSELs with stable polarization for smartphone illumination at Photonics West 2022. This is a technical R&D milestone aimed at improving performance for consumer electronics applications like facial recognition. Neutral: This is a long-term technology development with no immediate impact on VCSEL supply, demand, or pricing for traders.
VCSELTRUMPF Photonic Components GmbHSemiconductor TodayTechnical

Wed, Jan 26

19:51Impact score 15
Lumileds boosts retail lighting efficacy by 3-5% lm/Watt for 90 and 95CRI LUXEON CoBs with CrispWhite technology
Lumileds announced performance improvements for its 90 and 95 CRI LUXEON CoB LEDs with CrispWhite technology, boosting efficacy by 3-5% lm/W and narrowing the light output gap between the two CRI versions to within 1-2%. This enhancement targets the retail lighting segment to improve color rendering for merchandise displays. Neutral: This is a product refresh focused on performance and application benefits, with no immediate indication of supply, demand, or pricing shifts for the broader LED component market.
LED CoBLumileds LLCSemiconductor TodayProduct Launch
01:09Impact score 10
NUBURU secures new funding and appoints COO and VP of global sales
NUBURU, a developer of high-power blue laser technology, has secured additional growth capital, raising its total valuation to approximately $350 million. The funding round saw participation from existing investors including Anzu Partners and GRAPHA Holdings. Neutral: This internal corporate development has no immediate, direct impact on the supply, demand, or pricing of electronic components relevant to traders.
High-power blue laser diodesNUBURUSemiconductor TodayTechnical

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NuAxi Stream - Real-Time Semiconductor Intelligence

Wed, Feb 16

Wolfspeed’s John Palmour elected to US National Academy of Engineering

CrayoNano secures UV-C LED chip supply for ramp-up to volume production

CrayoNano licensing deal gives access to 180+ extra patents

Tue, Feb 15

Navitas GaN ICs to be highlighted at APEC

Mon, Feb 14

Infineon launches XHP 2 CoolSiC power module for streetcars

Navitas issues first GaN sustainability report

Sat, Feb 12

CrayoNano and SemiLEDs to co-develop nanowire UV-C LED chips

CrayoNano establishes branch in Taiwan

Fri, Feb 11

Wise-integration agrees Asian channel partnership with EDOM

Thu, Feb 10

Construction contract awarded for CSL-MIF at MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Fri, Feb 4

Luminus launches Smooth White chip-on-board LED arrays

II-VI licenses single-crystal diamond technology from Element Six

Wed, Feb 2

Power Integrations introduces first automotive-qualified high-voltage switcher ICs with 1700V SiC MOSFET

II-VI qualifies 1200V SiC MOSFET platform to automotive standards and expands relationship with GE

Tue, Feb 1

Skyworks appoints financial and operational expert to board

ams OSRAM’s Belago 1.1 Dot Projector featured in Luxonis’ new 3D vision spatial AI cameras

EPC releases Phase 14 report on GaN reliability

Thu, Jan 27

TRUMPF and Metalenz demo VCSELs with stable polarization for smartphone illumination

Wed, Jan 26

Lumileds boosts retail lighting efficacy by 3-5% lm/Watt for 90 and 95CRI LUXEON CoBs with CrispWhite technology

NUBURU secures new funding and appoints COO and VP of global sales

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