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USound MEMS Speakers

USound GmbH is an Austrian company developing piezoelectric MEMS speakers, where it uses a mechanical decoupling of the piezoelectric motor and the silicon diaphragm to achieve greater sound pressure levels (SPLs) at low frequencies, a key challenge with MEMS speakers.

Strategic Silicon: Geopolitics Is Redirecting Semiconductor Investment

At IDTechEx, we closely track the global semiconductor and computing landscape, spanning advanced silicon nodes, HPC (High Performance Computing) hardware, AI, advanced semiconductor packaging, photonics, and quantum computing. This article examines how geopolitical tensions are redirecting global investments in advanced semiconductor technologies, reshaping the semiconductor supply chain in pursuit of technological sovereignty.

IonQ Acquires Oxford Ionics in a Billion-Dollar Deal for Quantum

IDTechEx explores the impact of the US$1 billion acquisition in the quantum computing industry, where two major computing companies, IonQ and Oxford Ionics, have recently signed a deal.

SonicEdge: Electrostatic MEMS Speakers

SonicEdge is an Israeli-Danish MEMS speaker company developing ultrasonic amplitude modulation-based MEMS speakers for consumer devices. Founded in 2019, it focuses on replacing traditional voice coil speakers with silicon-chip solutions for applications such as TWS earbuds and AR/VR headsets. Many MEMS speaker companies are using piezoelectric transduction, but Sonic Edge has opted for an all-silicon electrostatic approach. IDTechEx spoke to Sonic Edge to discuss its product offering and core technology in depth.

Emerging Non-Volatile Memories

Innovation map of emerging non-volatile memories.

Emerging Recyclable Materials for PCBs

Conventional printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing is wasteful, harmful to the environment and energy intensive. This can be mitigated by the implementation of new recyclable materials and technologies, which have the potential to revolutionize electronics manufacturing.

Comparison of In-Cabin Radars

Innovation map comparison of in-cabin radars.

Data Center Energy Use to Exceed 2000 TWh in 2035

By 2035, IDTechEx forecasts that the continued growth of artificial intelligence will result in over 2000 TWh of energy being consumed by data centers. The expected increase in CO2 emissions from powering these new data centers creates a dual challenge for both governments with net-zero targets and tech giants with internal carbon neutrality pledges alike: how can the unprecedented rise of AI be supported without causing major harm to the environment?

Plan Optik AG

Plan Optik AG, a German-based company established in 1972, has positioned itself as a prominent player in the field of high-precision glass substrate manufacturing. Plan Optik specializes in producing structured wafers made from glass, glass-silicon compounds, and quartz.

Next Generation Semiconductor Technologies for Automotive Radar

Innovation map of next generation semiconductor technologies for automotive radar.

ExcessChip

ExcessChip provides inventory management to electronics manufacturers, by purchasing and reselling excess stock. IDTechEx spoke to Izzy Zhang, GLobal Procurement Supervisor at Electronica 2024.