Tier 1 in times of corona: business as usual, as much as possible

While the coronavirus is causing distress all around the world, most tier-1 suppliers in the Netherlands are able to continue their operations.

Radiation effects in semiconductor devices

It’s a broad and complex topic, affecting many technical areas such as the electronics industry, medical imaging, nuclear engineering, and aerospace and military applications. Curious to learn how to simulate these effects? Read more!

Headlines

Vodafone probes Effect Photonics’ optical transceivers

Think tank: rejuvenate European IC design before building a fab

New investment primes Delft Circuits for industrialization

Amolf creates perovskite paintings by having the ink react with the canvas

National Growth Fund funds quantum and AI research agendas

TUE develops even smarter smart windows for greenhouses

Bestronics picks BIC to place PCB prototype production

TSMC calls worldwide plans for boosting chip production “unrealistic”

TPS7A02 - low IQ LDO linear regulator

The TPS7A02 low-dropout linear regulator (LDO) with an ultra-low quiescent current I_Q of 25 nA can source 200 mA with excellent transient performance. This device maintains low I_Q consumption even in dropout mode. When in shutdown or disabled mode, the device consumes ultra-low, 3-nA I_Q. Typical applications are wearables electronics, thermostats, smoke and heat detectors.

Thousands of beams light the way to the automotive big league

While most lidar companies focus on miniaturizing existing technologies, Belgium’s Xenomatix created a multi-beam system from scratch, with the automotive industry in mind.

FlatClient HYG - Panel PC with IP69K for high hygiene requirements

The Panel PC with maximum protection class IP69K was developed according to the EHEDG guidelines and is therefore qualified for use in the food or pharmaceutical industry. It has a smooth, seamless display surface for optimum cleanability and with IP69K, it is also suitable for washdown applications.

In other news

Samsung: chips likely to prop up virus-hit Q2 (Reuters)

A safe snorkel mask for intensive care workers (Dutchnews)

Imagination tech’s fate hangs as Chinese investors assert rights (EE Times)

Digitalization accelerated

As a leader, you now have a choice to make. Either you change as little as possible with the intent of changing back to your old ways as soon as possible. Or you use this crisis to drive as much change as possible.

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