lowRISC, SCI Release Sunburst Repo for Secure MCU Design

lowRISC C.I.C., the open silicon ecosystem organisation, together with SCI Semiconductor, a leader in CHERI solutions, today announced the release of the open-source Sunburst Chip design repository. The release marks a key milestone in phase two of the DSbD/UKRI-funded Sunburst Project (Grant Number: 107540), and supports the commercialisation of CHERIoT-Ibex based secure microcontrollers, including SCI’s […]

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Pragmatic Semiconductor Launches Sustainable Flexible NFC Chip Line

Pragmatic Semiconductor Ltd., experts in flexible semiconductor technology, have announced the launch of Pragmatic NFC Connect, a new line of RFID near-field communication (NFC) products designed to expand item-level intelligence across mass-market goods. Built on the company’s FlexIC (flexible integrated circuit) technology, the line delivers NFC endpoint capabilities in an ultra-thin, flexible, and low-carbon form […]

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Quantum Brilliance Raises $20M to Scale Diamond Quantum Tech

Quantum Brilliance (QB), a developer of room-temperature diamond quantum devices, has raised $20 million in a Series A funding round. The investment will support the creation of a quantum diamond foundry, co-development of quantum sensing prototypes, advancement of proprietary IP with semiconductor partners, and fulfillment of current technology delivery commitments. The round includes participation from […]

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Diodes Incorporated Expands Automotive LED Driver Portfolio

Diodes Incorporated, a global provider of high-quality semiconductor products, has introduced the AL8866Q, an automotive-compliant DC-switching LED driver-controller. This advanced device drives external MOSFETs and supports multiple topologies, including buck, boost, buck-boost, and single-ended primary-inductance converter (SEPIC) configurations for high-power LED lighting systems.

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GlobalFoundries Joins LOT Network to Strengthen Patent Protection

GlobalFoundries has joined the LOT Network, a global non-profit patent licensing platform that protects its members from litigation by patent assertion entities (PAEs), commonly referred to as “patent trolls.” Semiconductor leader joins the world’s largest patent protection community to shield customers and the ecosystem from patent assertion entities. This move places GF among more than […]

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