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The European Commission has approved funding under the European Chips Act for the Infineon Technologies Smart Power Fab in Dresden. The official funding approval from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK), which is responsible for the disbursement of EU Chips Act funding, is still pending and is expected within the next

Waldom Electronics announces the addition of Ben Jackson as its new Senior Supplier Business Manager. With over 18 years of experience in electronic components distribution, Ben brings a deep understanding of the industry and a strong track record of fostering supplier relationships and driving strategic growth. Ben joins Waldom from Yageo Group, where he served

Analog Devices has reported Q1 revenues of $2.42 billion down just 4% on Q1 2024. When the results are adjusted for an extra week trading in Q1 2024, the 2025 performance represents a 4% increase and ADI’s first year over year growth since Q2 2023. “ADI delivered first quarter revenue, profitability, and earnings per share

Mouser Electronics is introducing its comprehensive hardware projects resource centre, empowering engineers to design and build innovative physical solutions from the ground up. With the availability of open-source architectures like RISC-V and advanced components such as microcontrollers, sensors, and actuators, creating custom hardware tailored to specific needs has become more accessible than ever. Engineers can

Recent reports have indicated that Broadcom and TSMC are evaluating separate acquisitions of Intel’s divisions, potentially leading to a division of the company. Broadcom is reportedly interested in Intel’s chip-design and marketing sectors, while TSMC is considering acquiring Intel’s manufacturing operations. These discussions are in preliminary stages and have not yet involved direct negotiations with

Industry body techUK has published an updated blueprint urging the UK Government to accelerate the delivery of its National Semiconductor Strategy. The report, an evolution of its 2022 UK Plan for Chips, highlights the critical need for targeted investment, international collaboration, and a stronger ecosystem to cement the UK’s position in the global semiconductor industry.

Mouser Electronics is now shipping the new STM32N6 high-performance microcontroller from STMicroelectronics. The STM32N6 is the newest and most powerful of the STM32 family, optimised for Edge-intensive AI algorithms in automotive, smart industry, robotics, drones, healthcare, smart buildings, smart homes, smart farming, and personal electronic applications. STMicroelectronics STM32N6 MCU, available from Mouser, is the first

Harwin has commenced construction on a new £30 million manufacturing facility in Portsmouth. Set for completion in 2026, the 7,459m ² facility is being created to add to existing manufacturing capacity in order to meet growing global demand for its high-reliability and industrial connectors. The electronics manufacturing facility incorporates multiple design initiatives that minimise the environmental

Panasonic Industry is committed to supporting its customers with a comprehensive range of film capacitor solutions, even as certain suppliers announce an ‘end of life’ for their products. This development has impacted various film capacitor manufacturers, creating a gap in the market. In response, Panasonic Industry offers a variety of alternative film capacitor series that

ECIA members, electronic component manufacturers, and distributors who have international operations face a broad spectrum of cyber risks that could potentially impact their business operations. These risks can be more complex and challenging due to their international scope. The ECIA’s GIPC has posted an advisory report prepared as the result of a cooperative effort between