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Legacy chip supplier Phoenix Semiconductor and Avnet have signed a master distribution agreement. As an Avnet supplier, Phoenix Semiconductor will give customers a dependable new source for legacy chips, addressing the growing challenges posed by component obsolescence. Initially focused on a select number of high-demand, discontinued semiconductors, the partnership will expand over the coming months
The Dutch government has taken control of Nexperia, the Chinese-owned semiconductor manufacturer based in the Netherlands, following a ruling by the Dutch Enterprise Chamber and amid escalating geopolitical tensions surrounding technology and trade. After an emergency hearing on 7th October 2025, the Enterprise Chamber provisionally concluded that there were “valid reasons to doubt sound management”
Mouser Electronics is providing engineers with the latest information about data centres in its technical resource centre. The modern data centre evolved from server stacks in corporate buildings to dedicated facilities, influenced by the rise of computing and Cloud technologies. This evolution accelerated dramatically with the unique resource demands of Generative AI and the introduction
The just-released Arduino UNO Q is now available for preorder through the DigiKey website. The new generation of development boards combines a powerful microprocessor with graphic acceleration and a dedicated microcontroller for streamlined product development. Whether you need a powerful microprocessor, precise microcontroller, or both, the new UNO Q is the perfect platform for your
Global semiconductor sales reached $64.9 billion in August 2025, marking a 21.7% rise compared to $53.3 billion in August 2024, according to figures released by the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA). The total also represents a 4.4% month-on-month increase from July’s $62.1 billion. The data, compiled by the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) organisation, is based
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has announced a 30% year-on-year rise in third-quarter revenue, surpassing market expectations as demand for its products surged amid growing interest in artificial intelligence applications. Revenue for July to September reached T$989.92 billion ($32.47 billion), up from T$759.69 billion in the same period last year, and exceeding an LSEG SmartEstimate
According to a Bloomberg report, China has introduced new port fees on US‑owned and US‑built vessels, alongside an antitrust investigation into Qualcomm, amid escalating tensions ahead of a planned meeting between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump. Beijing’s Transport Ministry announced the fees will take effect on 14th October, coinciding with Washington’s plan to impose
The Kreuzwertheim-based mechanical engineering group Kurtz Ersa has taken over the business operations of the insolvent equipment manufacturer ATV Technologie, based in Vaterstetten near Munich. For Kurtz Ersa, this is the strategic step into the market for production systems for the semiconductor industry that has been announced for some time. All ATV employees will be
Mouser Electronics has signed a distribution agreement with igus, a global supplier of industrial and automation products. With over 60 years of design experience and a strong reputation for quality, igus offers a range of technically advanced “motion plastics” designed for Industry 4.0 and 5.0. Their product portfolio includes flexible cables, robotic components, motor control,
ATP Adhesives announced the launch of ATP North America, establishing a dedicated business to serve US and Canadian manufacturers with solvent-free adhesive technologies and local product-development capabilities. As part of this expansion, ATP will invest $70 million in its first solvent free US manufacturing facility in Columbia, South Carolina. The 127,000-square-foot plant will create 130