Singapore launches $200m semiconductor joint labs
28 July, 2014A*STAR's Institute of Microelectronics (IME) and its 10 industry partners have launched four joint laboratories, representing a commitment of S$200m between private and public sectors.
element14 announces winners of wireless power design competition
25 July, 2014The element14 engineering community has announced two winners in its ‘Beyond the Phone’ Wireless Power Challenge.
RS Components and Allied sign distribution deal with ROHM
23 July, 2014RS Components and Allied Electronics have signed an agreement with ROHM Semiconductor as authorised global distribution partners of the electronic component vendor.
R&D key to RFID market growth
23 July, 2014The need to optimise business processes is prompting organisations to adopt radiofrequency identification (RFID) solutions, according to Frost & Sullivan.
Collaboration worth $46bn to the economy
17 July, 2014Collaboration is a key solution to Australia's productivity and innovation challenges, according to the latest Deloitte report commissioned by Google Australia.
Tasmania's engineering excellence award finalists announced
17 July, 2014Projects that in total contribute more than $1 billion investment in the Tasmanian economy have been selected as finalists for Engineers Australia's Tasmania Division Engineering Excellence Awards.
A plea to engineers
16 July, 2014Bishop & Associates' Bob Hult offers a plea to engineers, praising all they've achieved but requesting a bit of restraint.
TDK data book for EPCOS EMC filters
15 July, 2014 | Supplied by: Ramelec Pty LtdTDK's data book for EPCOS EMC filters covers a comprehensive range of filter solutions for applications in industrial electronics, telecommunications and data technology. Frequency converter solutions are treated in particular detail.
MEMS semiconductor sales to reach $8bn
14 July, 2014New multisensor platforms, wearable systems and the Internet of Things are expected to lift total MEMS semiconductor sales to $8 billion in 2014, according to research firm IC Insights.
Breaking rules
30 June, 2014 by Mike Smyth, specialist technical writer
It's a peculiar thing, but electronics and rule breaking seem to go hand in hand - at least as far as the average driver is concerned. It is hard to hide from electronics. The ubiquitous microchip is everywhere, from the kitchen to the lounge to the garden and especially in the motor vehicle - where there are now more electronics than ever were involved in the moon landing.
IC manufacturers close or repurpose 72 wafer fabs
26 June, 2014Semiconductor manufacturers closed 72 wafer fabs between 2009 and 2013, and another nine fabs are slated to close in 2014, according to data recently compiled, updated, and now available in IC Insights’ Strategic Reviews online database and the Global Wafer Capacity 2014 report.
Mouser updates sensor technology site
23 June, 2014Mouser has updated its sensor technology site to provide learning resources and new information on different types of sensors available from the company's suppliers, as well as the applications they are used in.
OLED materials market to reach $3.7bn
19 June, 2014The ongoing penetration of OLED displays in mobile phones and wearables, and renewed prospects for the OLED lighting market will catapult the OLED materials market from around $900 million in 2014 to $3.7 billion in 2019.
Power transistors market to rebound
19 June, 2014The power transistor market is expected to climb by 8% in 2014 and reach a new record high in 2015, according to research firm IC Insights.
ElectroneX returns to Sydney
19 June, 2014 | Supplied by: Australasian Exhibitions and Events Pty LtdElectroneX, the annual electronics design and assembly expo, returns to Sydney on 10-11 September this year at the Australian Technology Park.
