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DigiKey Announces Sponsorship of KiCad to Support Open-Source EDA Development THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minnesota, USA – DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, is proud to announce its continued sponsorship of KiCad, the leading open-source Electronic Design Automation (EDA) suite, reinforcing a shared commitment to advancing open-… |
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RRP Electronics Partners with PTW to Launch India's First Major Wafer Plant RRP Electronics has entered an agreement to purchase a silicon wafer production line from Singapore-based PTW. The deal includes the transfer of process and technology knowledge. This strategic move aims to establish India’s first major wafer production facility and reduce the country’s reliance on imported electronics components. The agreement marks a notable… |
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Infineon and RT-Labs Integrate Multiple Industrial Communication Protocols into XMC7000 MCU for Seamless Automation The emergence of Industry 4.0 increased the need for efficient and dependable communication protocols in industrial automation. To meet this demand, Infineon Technologies AG has partnered with RT-Labs to integrate six widely used Fieldbus and Ethernet-based protocols into the firmware of its XMC7000 industrial microcontroller (MCU). This means engineers get access to… |
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Linux-Based Drum Kit Business Card An experienced embedded systems developer Sergey Antonovich has developed a business card that integrates a Linux operating system with a functional drum kit interface. The design is based on an F1C100s system-on-chip running Linux and incorporates touch-sensitive pads using the TTP229 sensor. A USB Type-C connector supplies power while a standard headphone jack… |
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VinFast to Launch Operations in Thoothukudi District of Tamil Nadu - Contributing to India's EV Ecosystem VinFast, the Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer is set to begin operations in India as its new plant in Thoothukudi nears completion. According to industry sources, 90 percent of the plant construction is complete and production is expected to start within the next two to three months. This development positions Thoothukudi as Tamil Nadu’s fourth major… |
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Government of India Launches Ambitious Nationwide Initiative to Democratize Indigenous Semiconductor Chip Design India’s semiconductor ecosystem is poised for significant growth following a series of initiatives announced by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. The government is working closely with over 300 organizations including 250 academic institutions and 65 start-ups to create a robust infrastructure for chip design. These efforts form part of the… |
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ISRO and SCL Unveil 32-bit Microprocessors for Advanced Space Applications Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL) of Chandigarh organized a handover ceremony for the first production lots of two 32-bit microprocessors designed for space applications. The event was attended by Dr. V. Narayanan, Secretary and Chairman of ISRO and Shri S. Krishnan, Secretary of MeitY. Developed in collaboration between Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) and SCL, the… |
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Trasna Acquires u-blox Cellular IoT Module Business for Strategic Focus Shift u-blox, a global leader in positioning and wireless communication technologies has signed an agreement to transfer its cellular IoT module business to Trasna, a semiconductor and IoT solutions provider. In this transaction, u-blox will transfer its cellular module technology. This transfer includes intellectual property, workforce, sites and product portfolio. The… |
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Infineon to Double India Workforce for R&D by 2030, Says Company's CMO Andreas Urschitz German semiconductor firm Infineon Technologies is set to double its India workforce by 2030, focusing on research and development rather than manufacturing. Currently employing 2500 professionals in India, the company plans to increase its headcount to 5000. Chief Marketing Officer Andreas Urschitz confirmed the initiative during a media roundtable, emphasizing that… |
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MediaTek Launches Genio 720 & 520: Next-Gen Edge AI IoT Platforms MediaTek has introduced its Genio 720 and Genio 520, a new generation of edge AI IoT platforms. Built on an 8th generation MediaTek NPU, these chips enable on-device generative artificial intelligence across diverse IoT applications. The platforms provide full hardware acceleration for transformer and convolutional neural network models, supporting modern industrial… |
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Valens, RGo Robotics and CHERRY Embedded Solutions Collaborate on Optimized AI Robotic Systems Valens Semiconductor, RGo Robotics and CHERRY Embedded Solutions have announced a strategic collaboration to advance the design of AI robotic systems. The partnership integrates RGo’s advanced Perception Engine, VA7000 MIPI A-PHY connectivity chipsets of Valens and CHERRY’s Rockchip-based hardware module. The combined solution aims to provide improved design… |
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HCL-Foxconn Joint Venture Semiconductor Facility Shifts to New Location in Noida Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has allocated a new land allotment in Noida’s Sector 28 for Vama Sundari Investments, a joint venture between HCL Group and Taiwanese manufacturer Foxconn Hon Hai Technology India. This revised allocation follows challenges encountered at the previously designated Sector 10 site, where delays in land… |
