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Why procurement professionals should pay attention to CSA Catapult

The Compound Semiconductor Applications (CSA) Catapult is the UK’s authority on compound semiconductor applications and commercialisation. Based in Newport, South Wales, it operates as a centre of excellence equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. The Catapult specialises in the measurement, characterisation, integration, and validation of compound semiconductor technologies across four areas: power electronics, advanced packaging, radio frequency

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Industry Insights

Supplier spotlight: Flip Electronics

Flip Electronics was founded in 2015 by Jason Murphy. With a career largely spent in component distribution, Murphy saw an underserved need in the market, specifically in dealing with obsolete semiconductor devices. When semiconductor parts reach the end of their lifecycle, it creates challenges for both suppliers and customers. Suppliers face difficulties in phasing out

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Industry Insights

How semiconductors are made

Semiconductors are at the heart of modern electronics, powering everything from smartphones and computers to electric vehicles and industrial machinery. Their production involves a highly sophisticated process that combines chemistry, physics, and engineering to create intricate devices capable of controlling electrical signals. Understanding how semiconductors are made provides insight into one of the most critical

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News

NXP agrees to TTTech Auto acquisition

NXP Semiconductors has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire TTTech Auto in an all-cash transaction valued at $625 million. TTTech Auto, based in Vienna, Austria, is a unique safety-critical systems and middleware for software-defined vehicles (SDVs) company. TTTech Auto has established business relationships with many leading automotive OEMs, empowering them

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News

TTI now stocking the ZV series from Panasonic Industry

TTI IP&E – Europe is now stocking the ZV series from Panasonic Industry. The AEC-Q200-compliant electrolytic polymer hybrid capacitor range sets new industry performance standards with high ripple current and low Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR). The ZV series capacitors achieve a ripple current between 3.3 to 4.6 Arms, approximately 50% greater than similar-sized offerings available

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Industry Insights

What are printed circuit boards made of?

Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are essential components in modern electronics, providing the framework to connect and support electronic components through conductive pathways. These pathways are etched into a substrate, creating a reliable and organised system for electrical connections. Understanding what printed circuits are made of is crucial for comprehending their performance, durability, and applications across

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Market Analysis

Is onsemi steadily reintroducing itself to the GaN market?

onsemi has recently swept under the radar with an acquisition move that some are touting as its potential return to the gallium nitride (GaN) market. GaN semiconductors are gaining prominence for their superior efficiency and performance, particularly in applications like electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and industrial automation. As the industry continues to shift toward

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Industry Insights

Planning for the unplannable in the electronics components industry

By Grant Portman, Key Account Manager, Whistler Technology, a Milexia Company If there is one lesson that COVID-19 taught us, it is the importance of planning for the unexpected. For the electronics components industry, this means adopting a flexible supply chain sourcing model to respond quickly to unforeseen challenges. Following the global semiconductor shortage, governments

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Market Analysis

AI automates supply chain efficiencies

In an industry-leading supply chain, problems are not something to be solved after the fact but rather mitigated and ideally avoided. Traditionally, supply chain managers operated with limited visibility, often planning without the ability to foresee potential disruptions. However, advancements in technology, particularly AI, have transformed this landscape. The potential for AI technologies is vast, with

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Industry Insights

Navigating risk in sourcing cleaning fluids for PCB manufacturing

In printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing, the selection of cleaning fluids and equipment is a critical decision that can significantly affect both the quality of the final product and the overall cost-effectiveness of the manufacturing operation. As procurement professionals, the responsibility of mitigating risks associated with these selections falls squarely on your shoulders. Elizabeth Norwood,

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