BYD has launched a revolutionary plug-in hybrid vehicle designed for the Brazilian market, capable of running on ethanol, gasoline, and electricity. This innovation marks a significant step in the evolution of flexible fuel vehicles, leveraging local biofuels.
The US ITC has preliminarily determined that Innoscience violated Infineon's patent related to gallium nitride technology. This finding confirms the validity of both patents asserted by Infineon during the proceedings.
onsemi and Innoscience have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to explore collaboration on accelerating the deployment of GaN power devices. This partnership will focus on devices ranging from 40 to 200V to enhance customer adoption.
A new report from CAS and RIKEN discusses the development of polymer semiconductor blends that maintain stable performance under mechanical deformation. The study highlights the use of PDPPTT and N2200 as examples of p-type and n-type materials in stretchable thin films.
Infineon Technologies has partnered with Anker Innovations to develop a compact 160W charger utilizing Infineon's CoolGaN technology. This collaboration aims to set new standards for power density and efficiency in fast-charging devices.
Asia, particularly China, is emerging as a strong competitor in the quantum innovation race, leveraging a centralized, state-led strategy. Meanwhile, Japan and South Korea are also making significant contributions through their national programs.
Shenzhen Meishilong Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. has been recognized with the 2025 Growth Star Distributor Award at the 2025 IIC event organized by AspenCore. This accolade highlights the company's significant growth and impact in the electronic component distribution sector.
Huawei has secured two new patents that enhance the application of Silicon Carbide (SiC) in managing thermal and electromagnetic challenges in electronics designed for the AI era. This development indicates a growing trend towards diversifying SiC applications within the electronics value chain.
Huawei has launched Flex:ai, an open-source tool aimed at enhancing the utilization of AI chips in extensive computing clusters. This software is positioned to significantly outperform Nvidia's chips in speed, claiming a performance increase of 1000 times.
ASML is accused of offering to act as a spy for the U.S. after violating an agreement that restricted its sales of DUV lithography machines to China. This revelation comes from a new book detailing the company's actions in the geopolitical landscape.
The U.S. government is investigating Bitmain to assess whether its Bitcoin mining chips could pose a national security risk. Concerns center around potential espionage or threats to critical infrastructure like the power grid.
Huawei is developing its Ascend processors as part of China's strategy to establish a self-sufficient semiconductor ecosystem. However, the company is currently falling short in terms of efficiency and performance compared to global competitors.
Four Americans have been charged with smuggling over $3.89 million worth of Nvidia GPUs and HPE supercomputers to China, utilizing routes through Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Thailand. U.S. prosecutors are seeking severe penalties, with potential prison sentences of up to 200 years for the accused.
The Dutch government has halted its emergency oversight of Nexperia, allowing the company to return to the control of its Chinese parent, Wingtech. This development follows a period of heightened export restrictions from China.
Samsung Display and China's BOE have reached a settlement regarding OLED patent and trade secret lawsuits, which could ease tensions between the two companies. This resolution may have implications for the broader OLED market and competitive landscape.
DJI has made an investment in 3D printer manufacturer Elegoo. This move is seen as a strategy to diversify its business amid concerns over a potential ban on its drone products in the U.S.
Nvidia has made its modular PCIe connector, used in its Blackwell-based graphics cards, available for individual purchase at a low price in China. This allows users to easily replace a broken connector and potentially save their expensive GPUs.
The Netherlands has returned control of the semiconductor company Nexperia to its Chinese owner, following a period of scrutiny regarding foreign ownership. This decision marks a significant shift in the geopolitical landscape of the semiconductor industry.
Chinese tech companies are increasingly seeking to replace Nvidia's AI chips, which have been crucial to their AI ecosystem. This shift comes as Beijing grows frustrated with the limitations imposed by U.S. export controls on advanced Nvidia products.
The article discusses Huawei's ramp-up in production of its Ascend chips, highlighting challenges such as die banks and continued production at TSMC. It also points out that High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) is a significant bottleneck for Chinese chip production amidst ongoing export controls.