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Baochip-1X RISC-V MCU – The Worlds First Truly Open Source MCU
Meet the Baochip-1x! Built on the RISC-V instruction set architecture, this crowdfunded MCU features a 350 MHz RV32IMAC CPU, integrated security features, and a transparent IRIS package that allows direct die inspection. With its full design released publicly, it removes royalties and licensing barriers, offering a rare glimpse at what a truly open microcontroller ecosystem could look like.
Read MoreWürth’s WCAP FTY2 Film Capacitors Target Safer Mains Filtering
Würth’s WCAP FTY2 film capacitors offer higher impulse strength for safer X1 and Y2 mains noise suppression.
Read MoreCould Thousand Core RISC-V Devices Be The Key To Future Processors
Modern processors are reaching their limits not because of raw speed, but because of the growing gap between compute and memory. Could thousands of RISC-V cores sitting directly next to RAM be the way forward, and are we ready to abandon legacy architectures in favor of parallel-first designs?
Read MoreResearchers Create New Gallium Oxide Semiconductor With Superior Current Capabilities
Researchers at Nagoya University have developed stable p-type gallium oxide (Ga₂O₃) diodes capable of handling twice the current of previous devices, addressing a key limitation that held the material back. Could this breakthrough make Ga₂O₃ a practical alternative to GaN, and what applications will benefit most from its improved efficiency?
Read MoreTrump Introduces 100% Import Tariff On Semiconductors
As Trump continues to challenge the industrial world with his range of tariffs and strong rhetoric, the industry is left constantly wondering what will happen, resulting in unpredictable markets. Now, Trump has announced that foreign semiconductor imports will face a 100% tariff, but why is this the case and is it a good idea?
Read MoreNexperia USB PD Controllers Simplify 18 to 140 W Charger Designs
Nexperia’s USB PD controllers support 18 to 140 W adapters with embedded MCUs, fast-charging compatibility, and onboard protection.
Read MoreAP74502Q Ideal Diode Controller Tackles Reverse Polarity and Overvoltage in 48V Automotive Systems
Diodes' AP74502Q and HQ bring 80V protection and inrush control to 12V, 24V, and 48V automotive power systems.
Read MoreCould Russia Jump Over EUV and Straight Into X-Ray Lithography?
With recent reports revealing that Russia may be looking to skip EUV and go straight into X-Ray lithography, many are wondering if they will achieve it, and if so, what that means for the rest of the world. What challenges do countries like Russia currently face, what has been revealed, and could we be entering the next phase of semiconductor manufacturing?
Read MoreSkyworks Si86Px Adds Isolated Power To Digital Isolation
Skyworks has introduced the Si86Px digital isolator family with integrated isolated power, 0.5 W output, 150 Mbps data rates, 100 kV/µs CMTI, and 3.75 kVrms isolation for industrial and automotive systems.
Read MoreCustomers Asking Intel for Scrapped Dies to Help Ease CPU Supplies
Recently, an interesting report was released stating that Intel is now binning down and selling high-performance Xeon dies that would otherwise have been scrapped by customer requests. What challenges is the AI industry presenting to supplies, what exactly have customers asked of Intel, and what does this tell us about the ongoing situation?
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