In chips, electronic chips, electronic component, Gordon Moore, Moore’s Law, semiconductor, Semiconductor manufacturing

The Life of Gordon Moore

Gordon Moore, co-founder of Intel and creator of Moore’s Law, has passed away at the age of 94. The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation announced on March 24 that Moore […]

In chip design, computational lithography, lithography, radiation, semiconductor, Semiconductor manufacturing, semiconductor wafers, software

What is computational lithography?

Computational lithography is a process that could speed up the chip design time. There are many things that need to be considered when designing or manufacturing a semiconductor. In the […]

In BEIS Committee, DCMS, electronic components, Newport Wafer Fab, Nexperia, semiconductor, semiconductor strategy, supply chain, UK semiconductor strategy

UK semiconductor industry and government

The government has responded to a report released late last year on the UK semiconductor industry. The report, released by the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee, details recommendations […]

In artificial intelligence, ChatGPT, electronic components, Electronic Design Automation, EU Chips Act, graph neural networks, reinforcement learning, semiconductor, US Chips Act

Using AI to design microchips

Artificial intelligence (AI) is on everyone’s mind right now. With the rise of ChatGPT and other AI software expanding our potential, every industry is wondering how AI can help them. […]

In 2D materials, Borophene, catalyst, Graphene, semiconductor, superconductor

What is Borophene?

Borophene is one of the newest innovations in the two-dimensional material market and could have many uses in the future. There has been an increasing interest in 2D materials in […]

In electronic component development, manufacturing, semiconductor, semiconductor components, shortages

Australia’s semiconductor industry

Australia is not a country known for its chip production, but it felt the shortages as much as the rest of us. Despite the shortages being less severe for the […]

In EU Chips Act, EU member EU Foundries, European Commission, production facilities, semiconductor

EU Chips Act developed further

Following a vote on Tuesday 24th of January, the latest drafts of the EU Chips Act and the Chips Joint undertaking were adopted by The Industry and Energy Committee. Proposals […]

In component twins, digital twins, environmentally friendly, improving sustainability, manufacturing, money saver, physical system, semiconductors

The future of semiconductor manufacturing, is it digital twins

What is a digital twin? The concept of digital twins has been around since the early 90s. Since then, it has been further developed and become a time and money […]

In aluminium, chromium, electronic devices, Flexible screens, folding screens, gold, LCD screen, mechanical strength, OLED, polymide, thermal stability, thin film transistor

The inner workings of a flexible screen

Flexible screens that the consumer can fold or roll were once a complex novelty. Now, they are becoming increasingly more commonplace. More and more phones and electronic devices are offering […]

In Biodegradable, composting, electronic components, electronic devices

Is it possible to make compostable PCBs?

Decades ago we wouldn’t have thought it possible to create printed circuit boards (PCBs). Now, in 2023, we’re discussing the possibility of biodegradable ones. A research group from the Johannes […]

In Flexible electronics, Graphene carbon nanotubes, semiconductors, smart material, thin film perovskite

Improvements to smart materials in the works

Improvements to smart materials in the works A team of scientists and engineers has developed a new way of producing thin film perovskite semiconductors. This ‘smart material’ can adapt depending […]

In GaN, semiconductor Gallium Nitride, semiconductors, silicon semiconductors

Should we be investing in GaN fabs?

The wide bandgap semiconductor Gallium Nitride (GaN) has many advantageous properties, but it has been difficult to scale up production. During such an invigorating period in the industry, silicon semiconductors […]

In chips, Intel, microchip, Moore’s Law, process nodes, Samsung, semiconductor, transistors, TSMC

Process nodes and transistor density

There are regular news articles published claiming that the smallest ever process node has been produced. We hear all the time about how small chips are becoming. But how can […]

In electronic components, Electronica, electronics, Munich, Sustainable, trade fairs

Keeping clean and going green for Electronica

The Cyclops staff are busy preparing for the biggest event in the Cyclops calendar: Electronica. This is the time for us to meet our customers, both returning and new. But […]

In biomedical devices, electronic components, Flexible electronics, Gallium, Liquid metal circuits, soft robotics

The benefits of flexible electronics

Flexible electronics is an area of study that has come on in leaps and bounds in recent years and is an area of interest for many electronics companies. Liquid metal […]

In 3D printer, CAD model, electronic components, electronics industry, Retooling, semiconductor wafers, stereolithography

3D printing of electronic components

We talk a lot about the ways modern technology are a benefit to the electronics industry. There’s no better example of this than the ability to 3D print electronic components. […]

In chip manufacturing, Semiconductor manufacturing, semiconductors

Price of semiconductor equipment increasing

The price of chip manufacturing is increasing. From skyrocketing raw material prices to continual high demand for semiconductors, it/ is an expensive business right now. Semiconductor manufacturing prices are also […]

In Bioelectronics, Electrocompulsive therapy, electronic components, pacemaker, transistor arrays

The future of bioelectronics

Bioelectronics are electronic devices that are specifically used for biological or treatment purposes. Often this circuitry is used as an alternative or to complement medical treatment. Why are bioelectronics used? […]

In computer memory and processing, DRAM, electronic component, Flash Memory, memory, Memory-Semantic SSD

The future of memory

Memory is an essential electronic component. Not only can it store data, but it can also process vast amounts of code. As it is so vital, manufacturers are upgrading it […]

In chip manufacture, covid, electronic components, electronics industry, imported chips, semiconductor

India increasing chip manufacture

In recent years India has been increasing its share in the electronics industry, planning to become a hub in the future. Currently India has a lot of dependence on imported […]

In AI, electronic component supply chain, electronics industry, Machine Learning, semiconductor

The effect of AI on the electronics supply chain

AI and machine learning technology is improving all the time and, consequently, the electronics industry is taking more notice. Experts predict that the application of AI in the semiconductor industry […]

In Chip prices, cobalt, EV batteries., inflation, labour shortages, lithium, nickel, Raw materials, Samsung, supply chain, Texas Instruments, TSMC

Price hikes in the electronics industry

Chip prices will continue to increase, despite some component lead times improving. This is due to inflation, labour shortages, and scarcity of raw materials, among other things. Intel was the […]

In electric vehicles, Laser radars, LED displays, night vision equipment, optical sonar systems, optoelectronic devices, satellite industry

Optoelectronics

Intro Optoelectronic devices are products relating to the detection or creation of light. Chances are you deal with optoelectronics quite often, whether it’s in the form of LEDs in remote […]

In Assembly, electronic component supplier, electronic components, Inspection, PCB, Pick and place, Reflow soldering, solder paste, through hole technology, wave soldering

PCB Assembly

Circuit boards, Assemble! We’re not quite the Avengers, but we do know a thing or two about assembly. As an electronic component supplier, Cyclops works to get customers the electronic […]

In AI, cloud computing, digital innovation, IoT, just-in-time, Machine Learning, outsourcing, procurement, supply chain disruptions, Technology

Procurement executives concerned about digital innovation

Manufacturers are using digital advancements to battle current supply chain disruptions. Almost all (97%) of those surveyed said they had significant disruptions in their direct materials supply chain. 67% said […]

In Batteries, cobalt-free iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries, electricity, Electronic Vehicles, EVs, Hearing aids, laptops, Lithium batteries, Nickel-cadmium, phones, Silver oxide, sodium-ion battery, zinc air

The importance of batteries to the future of electronics

A brief history Batteries were first invented long before electricity was even discovered in the 1700s. Around the 1900s the first iterations of what would become modern batteries began to […]

In electronic component, Fabrication, foundry, hard to find, manufacturing, obsolete, Samsung, semiconductor, Texas Instruments, TSMC

What is fabless production?

What is fabless production? A fab is short for ‘fabrication’, which is a facility that produces electronic components. When it comes to fabless production, it refers to when companies outsource […]

In Circuit, CTE, electronic components, electronic device, power electronics, PTC, semiconductors, thermal output, thermistors

Thermal management of semiconductors

Too hot to handle Every electronic device or circuit will create heat when in use, and it’s important to manage this. If the thermal output isn’t carefully controlled it can […]

In crystallographic, currents, devices, electrical resistance, electronic components, generators, magnetic, magnetic fields, motors, semiconductor, Superconductivity, transformers, voltages

What is Superconductivity

Superconductivity is the absence of any electrical resistance of some materials at specific low temperatures. As a starting point this is pretty vague, so let’s define it a bit more […]

In Batteries or solar panels, circuit boards, electronic components, GPIO pins, Linux, quad-core processor, RAM, Raspberry Pi, Raspberry Pi Foundation, single-board computer, USB ports

What is Raspberry Pi

If you work in the electronics industry you might have heard of the Raspberry Pi circuit board. This device is a single-board computer, originally made by the UK-based Raspberry Pi […]

In Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Hazardous Substances, REACH, RoHS, Substances of Very High Concern

RoHS, REACH, and dangerous substance legislation

RoHS and REACH are two pieces of legislation referring to the control of dangerous substances and chemicals. Companies manufacturing and distributing electronic equipment in Europe must comply to be able […]

In capacitors, conformal coatings, Epoxy resins, Polyurethane, Polyurethane resins, Printed circuit boards, Resins, Silicon resins, transistors and fuses

Resins and coatings for electronic components

Coating components Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are the core of many electronic devices and contain electronic components like capacitors, transistors and fuses. As such, keeping them safe and protecting them […]

In amplifier, battery, chip shortages, digital signal processor, electrical signals, Hearing aids, microphone, mini-chip, receiver, semiconductors

Electronic Components of a hearing aid

Hearing aids are an essential device that can help those with hearing loss to experience sound. The gadget comes in an analogue or digital format, with both using electronic components […]

In eFuse, electronic component, Fuses, thermal fuse

Traditional fuses and eFuses

Fuses are an essential electronic component in most circuits, and act as a safety feature to keep the other components within the circuit safe. Billions are used today to safeguard […]

In conduct electricity, conductive chains, day-to-day, e-textiles, electronic components, graphite, liquid materials, nanoparticles, obsolete, silver, wearables

Could conductive ink replace conventional circuitry?

Intro It seems like the stuff of dreams, having a pen or a paintbrush that could conduct electricity. Well, those dreams are very real, readily available to buy online, and […]

In chipmakers, electric car, electric vehicle, electronic components, EV, graphite and cobalt, microelectronics Lithium, nickel, semiconductor shortage

Chip shortage impact on electric car sales

Many renowned car companies have, by this point, tested the waters of the electric vehicle (EV) market. However, thanks to the roaring success of electric car sales last year, and […]

In Angstrom, atoms, Moore’s Law, nanometres, semiconductors, silicon

The Angstrom Era of Electronics

Angstrom is a unit of measurement that is most commonly used for extremely small particles or atoms in the fields of physics and chemistry. However, nanometres are almost too big […]

In battery chargers, Compound semiconductors, converters, Gallium Nitride, GaN, inverters, MOSFET transistors, motor control systems., power supplies, raw material, Schottky diodes, semiconductors, SiC, silicon, Silicon Carbide, wafers

What are GaN and SiC?

Silicon will eventually go out of fashion, and companies are currently heavily investing in finding its protégé. Gallium Nitride (GaN) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) are two semiconductors that are marked […]

In chips, Gallium Nitride, Graphene, NASA, National Aeronautics, satellites, semiconductors, Space Administration, space travel

Semiconductors in space

Blast off A post about semiconductors being used in space travel would be the perfect place to make dozens of space-themed puns, but let’s stay down to earth on this […]

In cellular internet, LiFi, Mesh Networking, radio, radio waves, Satellite WiFi, satellites, The fibre-optic future, WiFi, Wireless Fidelity

What alternatives to WiFi are available?

WiFi has been an integral part of our life since the 90s when it first came into being. Originally created for wireless connections in cashier systems under the name WaveLAN, […]

In amplifiers, anode, cathode, electronic component, electronics, transistors, vacuum tube

How transistors replaced vacuum tubes

Electronics has come on leaps and bounds in the last 100 years and one of the most notable changes is the size of components. At the turn of the last […]

In carbon nanotubes, CNTs, nanoscience, Smart Clothes

Carbon nanotubes being used to develop ‘Smart Clothes’

Since the discovery of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in 1991, the material has been utilised for commercial purposes in several areas, including anti-corrosion paints, hydrophobic coatings and engineering plastics. CNTs were […]

In capacitive, copper, electrical charge, infrared LED AI, resistive, smartphones, tablets, Touchscreen

The tech behind the touch screen

Ever wondered how the touchscreen on your phone actually works? It’s such an integral part of our lives and, despite the fast advancements, the technology is still relatively new. The […]

In chips, Layering, Photolithography, semiconductors, Shortage, Silicon Ingots, Slicing and Cleaning

The process of making silicon semiconductors

As the global shortage of semiconductors (also called chips) continues, what better time is there to read up on how these intricate, tiny components are made? One of the reasons […]

In AC-DC, conductors, electronic component, semiconductors, Texas Instruments, transistors

The History of Transistors

Transistors are a vital, ubiquitous electronic component. Their main function is to switch or amplify the electrical current in a circuit, and a modern device like a smartphone can contain […]

In chip fabrication, chip production, Cryoin, electronic component, Ingas, neon gas, palladium, shipping costs

Ukraine-Russia conflict may increase global electronics shortage

Due to conflict between Russia and Ukraine, both of whom produce essential products for chip fabrication, the electronic component shortage across the globe may worsen. Ukraine produces approximately half of […]

In Graphene, IBM, obsolete, semiconductor, semiconductor wastewater., Silicon chips, supply chain, transistors

Could Graphene be used in semiconductors?

A new discovery Graphene was first isolated at the University of Manchester in 2004. Professors Andre Geim and Kostya Novoselov were experimenting on a Friday night (as you do) and […]

In amazon, COVID-19, electronic components, microsoft, Samsung’s Texas fab, semiconductor shortage, sony, Technology

The global electronic component shortage – what happened?

Arguably the biggest ongoing crisis in the tech industry is the global semiconductor shortage. You can’t go far online without seeing news about it, and many people have seen it […]

In electronic components, electronics, European Chips Act, global chip production, Graphene, silicon

The European Chips Act and its impact on electronic component sales

Semiconductors are vital for our day-to-day life. They are in all the electronics you own but are also in your kitchen appliances, your car, your electric shower and many more. […]

In Active components market, actives, advanced technologies, capacitor, DRAM, electronic components, electronics, Global components market, memory, obsolescence, part numbers, Passive and interconnecting components, passives and interconnecting components, semiconductor wafer, semiconductors, shortages, suppliers, supply chains

Electronic component market to see continued growth by 2027

The electronic component market is set to see continued growth over the next five years, with projections estimating greater demand than ever. Several forecasts have converged with the same conclusion; […]

In actives, chips, combat shortages, Electronic component distributors, electronic components shortage, Equivalent components, essential components, passives, Raw materials, supply chain

How Can Companies Combat the Electronic Components Shortage?

Electronic components shortages show no signs of abating, fuelled by growing demand for electronics, limited availability of raw materials, soaring manufacturing prices and lingering COVID-19 disruptions. Shortages have hindered manufacturers […]

In capacitors, electronic component foundry, inductors, integrated circuits, Passive Components, resistors, semiconductor, shortage of semiconductors, transform

What is causing the surge in semiconductor and passive components?

As the world becomes smarter and more connected, the components used in electronic circuits are seeing a surge in demand. Semiconductors and passive components (resistors, capacitors, inductors, transforms) are seeing […]

In electronic components, Equivalents, global distributors, obsolescence, obsolete, product life cycles components, supply chain

Obsolescence Management Before It Becomes A Problem

Obsolescence Management Before It Becomes A Problem Like the device you are reading this on, all electronic components become obsolete eventually. As a supply chain manager, it is your job […]

In chips, demand, electronic components, electronics, semiconductor, supply chain

Semiconductor Supply Chain Will Remain Vulnerable Without Robust Investment in Advanced Packaging

Semiconductor Supply Chain Will Remain Vulnerable Without Robust Investment in Advanced Packaging A new U.S. study has found that the advanced semiconductor packaging supply chain needs strengthening to meet the increasing demand […]

In chip shortage, delayed, factories, foundries, Intel, manufacturing, raw material costs, shortage integrated circuits, silicon chip, STMicroelectronics

Global silicon chip shortage will last until at least 2023

How long will the global silicon chip shortage last? If you were to ask ten CEO’s of leading technology companies, you’d probably get ten different answers. However, there’s one timeframe […]

In CFR, CIF, CIP, CPT, cross-border trade, customs clearance, DAP, DDP, DPU, exportation., EXW, FAS, FCA, FOB, importation, Incoterms, internationally recognised rules, trade rules

Incoterms Explained

Incoterms (International Commercial Terms) are a set of trade rules issued by the International Chamber of Commerce to define the responsibilities of sellers and buyers globally to reduce confusion in […]

In China, chip shortages, chip sovereignty, chips, diodes displays, European Chips Act, memory, rare earth metal, supply chain

Why is chip sovereignty so important?

The US and EU are planning for chip sovereignty, aiming to defend domestic chip supplies and move manufacturing back home. At first glance this is a tall order, considering most […]

In chip shortages, digital economy, DRAM, DRAM manufacturer SRAM supplier, electronic components shortages, Flash, Micron, Samsung, SRAM

Memory suppliers to benefit from strong demand and supplier shortages

While the downsides to electronic components shortages are well known, business is booming for smaller memory suppliers. Sales of Samsung DRAM grew 26% in Q2 2021 without meaningful production capacity […]

In AlixPartners, Chip lead times, chip sovereignty, Counterfeit chips, electronic component shortage, Ford, global supply chains, semiconductor shortage, Tesla

Electronic Component Shortage update

The ongoing electronic component shortage is one of the biggest challenges global supply chains face today, with demand for many components, from chips to actives and passives, well and truly […]

In higher demand, limited production capacity, rare earth metals, semiconductor shortage, supply chains

Rare earth metal prices explode

Prices for rare earth metals have exploded over the last 12 months, moving nearly 50% higher on average since March. This development could push prices of electronics components higher than […]

In 5G, artificial intelligence, automotive, Communication, components, data analytics, Edge Computing, IC demand, ICs, integrated circuits, Internet of Things, Machine Learning, memory and antennas, modems

Communications including 5G will drive the components market

According to IC Insights, the communication sector’s share of integrated circuit sales reached 35% in 2020 and is expected to grow to 36.5% by 2025. For perspective, the automotive sector’s […]

In AlixPartners, car manufacturers Volkswagen, chip shortage, Ford, foundries, General Motors, Hyundai, pandemic, semiconductor, Toyota

Chip Shortage causing car manufacturers to cut production levels

A week doesn’t pass without an announcement from a car manufacturer that they are cutting production levels. Idling shifts and even entire factories has become normal for an industry that […]

In 5G and Wi-Fi 6, artificial intelligence, augmented reality and edge computing, coronavirus pandemic, discrete circuits, electronic components, electronic components distributor, Equivalents, integrated circuits, Machine Learning, memory, optoelectronics, Price rises, rising commodity prices, semiconductors, sensors, virtual reality

Component Prices Rise 10% to 40% – But why?

While component price rises are expected when demand outstrips supply, the scale of recent increases has come as a shock to many businesses. In its Q3 Commodity Intelligence Quarterly, CMarket […]

In Active Components, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, Automotive electronics market, biometrics, CPUs, electrification Internet of Things, electronic chips, electronic component shortage, electronic components, electronics industry, integrated circuit, interconnecting electronic components, memory, Passive Components, semiconductor wafer

Automotive electronics market set to grow

With vehicles getting smarter, more connected and more autonomous, the automotive electronics market looks set to soar. Future growth in numbers Back in March, Precedence Research predicted the automotive electronics […]

In integrated circuit, semiconductor chip, semiconductor wafers, semiconductors

Why are semiconductors so important to so many industries?

The semiconductor chip has done more to connect the world than any other technology, but why is it so important to so many industries? Semiconductors are materials used to […]

In electronic chips, electronic components, IECs, interconnecting electronic component, Passive Components, rapid advancement, semiconductor industry, Trade barriers

Passive and Interconnecting Electronic Components market to display lucrative growth

The passive and interconnecting electronic components market is predicted to display lucrative growth across all regions over 2020-2025, with North America the dominant market due to the prominence of players […]

In automotive industry, coronavirus pandemic, Dell, Elon Musk, General Motors, global chips shortage, Honda, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Renault, Scania, semiconductors, Tesla, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo

Chips shortage limits auto production in Brazil and the rest of the world

“Never seen anything like it,” Tesla’s Elon Musk tweeted last month about the global chips shortage, “Fear of running out is causing every company to overorder – like the toilet […]

In anti-counterfeiting, components shortage, COVID-19, distributors, electronic components, ESD qualified, ISO, obsolete parts semiconductor, production Supply and demand, supply chain

What Shortage? How Electronic Component Distributors Make Supply Meet Demand

When buyers can’t find electronic components, they turn to distributors like us who can source scarce and obsolete parts. Our experience has been tested to new extremes over the last […]

In 5G and Wi-Fi 6, AI, augmented reality, automation, Car manufacturers, COVID-19, Emerging technologies, high demand, Machine Learning, MLCCs, semiconductors, virtual reality

Perfect storm’ creates electronic component shortages

A perfect storm has hit the electronic components market, creating supply chain problems that will be felt for several years. The perfect storm Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, most electronic […]

In 5G, Active electronic, AI and IoT support, COVID-19, display technologies, Geopolitical tensions, Manufacturing bottlenecks, optoelectronic devices, Price increases, Semiconductor devices

Active Electronic Components Market Growing Demand

Active electronic component demand is soaring. The market is expected to grow by a compound annual growth rate of 4.8% during 2021-2026, fuelled by new technologies and faster and more […]

In 9001:2015 certification, chip shortage, component shortage, decapsulation testing., die testing, ESD qualified staff, SENTRY machine

The Global Chip Shortage Has Created a New Problem: Counterfeits

The global chip shortage is officially wreaking havoc. The world’s biggest carmakers, including Toyota and Volkswagen, have had to slow down vehicle production, and Samsung – who make their own […]

In chip shortage, global semiconductor shortage, Graphene chips, Micron, Samsung, SK Hynix, SMIC, TSMC, UMC

Semiconductor production capacity expected to hit records highs in 2021

As you probably know, we are in the middle of a global semiconductor shortage. Auto manufacturers are cutting jobs, brands are delaying the release of new products, and people are […]

In chain cyber risk management, data processing, infrastructure management, NCSC, supplier assurance, supply chain security

Government asks for views on supply chain security

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has called for views on security measures across digital supply chains and IT services, including data processing, infrastructure management and supplier […]

In automotive, automotive industry, chipshortage, semiconductor

Chip shortage hitting auto jobs

The global semiconductor shortage is hitting automotive manufacturers where it hurts, which will inevitably lead to job cuts across the supply chain. We are already starting to see this with […]

In semiconductors

Who are the biggest players in the semiconductor industry?

Over the next decade, demand for semiconductors is going to go supersonic thanks to secular and cyclical tailwinds. Semiconductors are the building blocks of the information age; every device that […]

In Bluetooth SIG, DALI Alliance, Internet of Things, Zigbee Alliance, Zigbee ecosystems

Wireless-to-DALI Gateway specification from DALI Alliance

The DALI Alliance (DiiA) has published specifications for linking wireless-to-DALI gateways to DALI wired products and Bluetooth mesh and Zigbee ecosystems. The two new specifications published by the DALI Alliance […]

In aerospace, biotechnology, Equivalent components, flexibility, substitutes, supply, uncertain markets

Equivalents keep the supply chain moving in uncertain markets

In uncertain markets, the demand for specific, branded components tends to outstrip supply. We have seen this recently with the semiconductor shortage, where specific chips are hard to come by […]

In electric vehicles, EV charging, High power terminal block demand, Terminal block specifications

Keeping pace with high power terminal block demand

High power terminal block demand is soaring with the buildout of EV charging infrastructure. The reason is simple – high current requires high power terminal blocks, making these components essential […]

In 8 Step Guide To Buying Electronic Components With Confidence and Avoiding Counterfeits, counterfeiters, electronic component suppliers, electronic components, ERAI, lead times

Electronics Counterfeiters Capitalize on Component Shortages

The electronics industry is experiencing a components shortage which is bad news for everyone except counterfeiters who are seeing greater demand than ever. The total available market for counterfeit electronic […]

In COVID-19, electronic chips, local production problems, long lead times, semiconductors, US vs China trade war

Why We’re Facing a Global Semiconductor Shortage

The world is experiencing a semiconductor shortage at a time when demand for semiconductors is at an all-time high. Manufacturers can’t make enough of them and we’re now seeing this […]

In Anysolar, Clean Energy, Long Life Span, Low Cost, monocrystalline silicon free, No Cell Degradation, No emissions from energy production, Replaces batteries and mains

Anglia goes solar with new photovoltaic cell range

Anglia Components has announced a new PCB-mounted photovoltaic solar cell line for electronics applications in collaboration with Anysolar, offering a new way for electronics manufacturers to harness light energy. […]

In AI, Edge Computing, IoT, Machine Learning, NXP Semiconductors, Robotics, Wireless Infastructure

NXP Announces i.MX 9 and i.MX 8 processor line for Intelligent Multi-sensor Applications

NXP Semiconductors has announced a new line of edge processors that deliver a giant leap in performance and security at the edge. As edge computing rapidly evolves around us and […]

In electronic components, Passive Components

Is There a Passive Component Shortage?

Passive components include resistors, inductors, capacitors and transformers. They are among the most abundant electronic components in the world, but demand could start to outstrip supply this year in some […]

In 5G, allocation, automotive sector, inventories, long lead times, multilayer ceramic capacitors, obsolescence, quality issues, transport sectors

MLCC supply is beginning to tighten?

Multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) are used in many electronics from smartphone screens to laser guidance systems. There was a prolonged lull in demand for MLCCs stretching from 2019 through to […]

In automotive industry, chipageddon, manufacturing, microsoft, semiconductors, sony

Chipageddon is upon us

Semiconductors go unseen yet they are at the heart of all our electronics. When supplies run short manufacturing lines slow down and the availability of products is affected. Last year […]

In Graphene, microchips, nano-origami, nanometres, straintronics, sustainability

New construction of the smallest microchips using graphene nano-origami

Material science and clever engineering has cut the space between components on microchips to nanometres. This has led to significant performance benefits because more components can fit on the chip. […]

In COVID-19, semiconductors, Supply chain Efficiency, supply constraints

Electronic component supply chain efficiency. Will we see another increase in supply and demand due to COVID-19 this year?

In 2020, the electronics components industry saw both increases and decreases in supply and demand depending on where you look. For example, demand for semiconductors that enable servers, connectivity and […]

In climate change, E-waste, electronics, environment, recycling, sustainability, waste electrical and electronic equipment

How does recycling electronics help create sustainability within the industry?

Thanks to advancements in material science and recycling technologies, it’s possible to recycle around 80% of most new electronics. For example, the smartphone in your hand or pocket has around […]

In combatcounterfeits, DRAM, electronic components, semiconductors

What does 2021 hold for the electronic components industry?

The coronavirus pandemic hit the electronic components industry like a freight train, knocking supply and demand for six. Now that 2021 is upon us, economies are starting to open up […]

In component storage, delivery emissions, E-waste, electronic components, excess electronic components, sustainability

How Cyclops helps tackle environmental issues in the electronics industry

There’s no industry as polarising as the electronics industry when it comes to the environment. This is the industry that generates 70% of all toxic waste on the planet, yet […]

In Avoid Counterfeit components, ERAI members, quality inspections, Trusted electronic component distributor

How to avoid counterfeit components

Counterfeit electronic components are a plague on the electronics industry and they are an ongoing problem with no solution. The companies behind counterfeit components are unstoppable because their factories rise […]

In Avoid Counterfeit components, ERAI members, quality inspections, Trusted electronic component distributor

2021 top manufacturers lead time forecast

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In 5G, Active Components, Passive Components

Active and passive components to see strong 5G-driven demand

As the international rollout of 5G picks up pace, active and passive component demand is increasing at a rate of knots. The build out of 5G infrastructure requires significant investment […]

In 5G, Chiplets, electronic components, excess electronic components, semiconductors

How “Chiplets” May Help the Future of Semiconductor Technology

The global demand for semiconductors is accelerating faster than a speeding bullet, with integrated device manufacturers, systems companies, and foundries like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company making a killing. This accelerating […]

In Batteries, future, semiconductors, Technology

Edible batteries

Researchers in Italy have made a rechargeable battery from edible materials like almonds and capers. What’s the recipe? The Milan-based researchers made the rechargeable prototype’s anode from riboflavin, a vitamin […]

In components, electronics, graspable, haptic technology, haptics, kinaesthetic feedback, magnetic, Robotics, robots, simulation, smartphone, tactile response, touchable, wearable, wearables

The future of haptic technology

One of the most interesting areas of electronics research right now is into the potential applications of haptic technology. What is haptic technology? Anything ‘haptic’ refers to touch. As such, […]

In electronic components, Freight, inventory, Lunar New Year, manufacturing, shipping delays, supply chain

Chinese New Year shipping delays

The earlier-than-usual Lunar New Year celebrations may cause more disruption than normal, according to shipping experts. Lunar New Year took place between January 22nd and February 5th 2023. The festival […]

In battery electric vehicles, demand and supply, financial pressures, geopolitical developments, semiconductor shortages, semiconductors, supply chain issue, temporary closure

Top car brands affected by semiconductor shortages

The semiconductor shortages have had a significant impact across a lot of industries. One hit the hardest has been the new vehicle market. Here are a few of the companies […]

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