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The power electronics industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the growing adoption of gallium nitride (GaN) power solutions. Infineon Technologies has published the 2026 edition of its annual GaN Insights, providing valuable awareness into the world of GaN technology, its applications, and future prospects. “GaN has become a market reality that has gained
As connected devices have become ever-present in our lives, the need for robust embedded security has never been greater. In a recent Let’s Talk Technical roundtable with top embedded and micro suppliers, I spoke with experts from Analog Devices, STMicroelectronics, NXP, and Microchip Technology to hear their perspectives on the evolving landscape of embedded security
In recent decades, the UK’s semiconductor manufacturing industry has been in a state of steady decline. In spite of a strong research and development environment held up by world-class research institutions and universities, semiconductor startups struggle with commercialising and scaling. A lack of “deep-pocketed investment”, as phrased by TechWorks, and manufacturing infrastructure has resulted in
Unit demand – one of Malcolm Penn’s (CEO of Future Horizons and a veteran industry analyst) four horsemen of the semiconductor apocalypse – could be on the cusp of a recovery. In 2025, semiconductor market growth was driven by a rise in average selling prices (ASPs). Says Penn: “You can’t claim a real market recovery
The Nexperia ownership dispute has seized headlines, as the Dutch chip manufacturer continues to be embroiled in a struggle between China and the Netherlands. After the Dutch government attempted to seize control of Nexperia using the nation’s Goods Availability Act, China’s Ministry of Commerce struck back by imposing export controls on Nexperia factories in China,
RS, a high-service global product and service solutions provider for industrial customers, has released its 2026 Indirect Procurement Report ‘Uncertainty Driving Efficiency’. The report was produced in association with The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS). It explores the current state of play for those responsible for procurement of supplies supporting maintenance, repair and
2025 was a pivotal year in Synopsys’ corporate evolution, marking a shift from its historic focus on electronic design automation to a broader role spanning engineering workflows from silicon to complete systems. In a recent letter to stakeholders, President and CEO Sassine Ghazi outlined how the company’s acquisition of Ansys in July 2025 reshaped both
Artificial intelligence’s (AI) integration in designed products and solutions is here, and engineers are embracing the technology while identifying the challenges it may present. This is according to Avnet’s fifth annual Avnet Insights survey, which has been keeping a pulse on how engineers are responding to the market – and looking ahead – since 2021.
The number of Electronic Control Units (ECUs) in a car can vary between 20-100+ depending on the vehicle class, level of electrification, and feature set. Low specification vehicles typically have around 20-30 ECUs for basic powertrain, chassis, and body-electronic control. Mid-range models more often integrate 30-70 ECUs to support increased connectivity, comfort, and safety systems.
Copper prices have climbed sharply through late 2025 and into 2026. Reports indicate prices above $13,000 per tonne, driven by supply constraints and market demand. Global copper demand grew 2.5% in the March quarter of 2025 compared to the same quarter in 2024. The main growth contributors were China (up 3%), the US (up 7.4%),