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GaN Systems wins coveted 2015 Global Semiconductor Award

GaN Systems, the leading manufacturer of gallium nitride power transistors, has won the coveted Global Semiconductor Alliance 2015 "Start-Up to Watch" award.

GaN Systems announces 10X production increase at TSMC

GaN Systems, the leading manufacturer of gallium nitride power transistors, announces that its foundry, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (TMSC), has expanded the high volume production of products based on GaN System's proprietary Island Technology® by 10X in response to surging global demand from consumer and enterprise customers.

Radio chip for the internet of things

The Internet of things is the idea that everything in the human environment, from kitchen appliances to industrial equipment, could be equipped with sensors and processors that can exchange data, helping with maintenance and the coordination of tasks.

STMicroelectronics-Thin Film Batteries

STMicroelectronics is one of the world's largest semiconductor companies with net revenues of US$ 8.08 billion in 2013. They recently launched their new product--rechargeable thin film batteries. This profile focuses only on that aspect.

New energy-efficient interface IC for piezoelectric energy harvesters

Holst Centre and imec have presented an innovative method for the power-management of piezoelectric energy harvesters.

RUSNANO invests in MEMS

RUSNANO co-invests in the development of electronic components for microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) for use in sensors, computing and telecommunications equipment.

DecaWave wins Best Technology Development for RTLS/WSN

DecaWave, (www.decawave.com has taken the prestigious "Best Technology Development for RTLS/WSN" award at the leading sensor industry show IDTechEx in Boston.

TSMC begins building solar R&D center and fab in central Taiwan

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company enters into the thin-film solar photovoltaic (PV) market.

TSMC and Stion sign technology and supply agreement

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd. and Stion Corp., a manufacturer of high-efficiency thin-film solar photovoltaic modules, today announced that the two companies have reached a series of agreements covering technology licensing, supply, and joint development.

Greenpeak names Hans Rohrer as Chairman of the Board

GreenPeak Technologies, a leading fabless semiconductor company, has announced that semiconductor industry figure Hans Rohrer has been appointed Chairman of the Board.

Imec and Altos collaborate on chip design and prototyping service

Imec and Altos Design Automation, Inc. has announced that they have entered into an agreement to set up a library re-characterization service based on Altos ultra-fast characterization tools.