Year: 2025

Global Changes in the Silicon Carbide Industry: Renesas Electronics’ Withdrawal from the SiC Power Semiconductor Market Amidst International Competition and Technological Breakthroughs

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Global Changes in the Silicon Carbide Industry: Renesas Electronics' Withdrawal from the SiC Power Semiconductor Market Amidst International Competition and Technological Breakthroughs

Renesas Electronics, a leading semiconductor manufacturer in Japan, was established in 2010 and focuses on chip research and production in the automotive electronics, industrial, and IoT sectors. As of 2023, its automotive business accounts for 47%, covering core products such as microcontrollers (MCUs) and power semiconductors, with a global market share of 27.9%, ranking first … Read more

Team Disbanded! Renesas Electronics Terminates Silicon Carbide Power Semiconductor Program

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Team Disbanded! Renesas Electronics Terminates Silicon Carbide Power Semiconductor Program

According to Nikkei Asia, Japanese semiconductor giant Renesas Electronics has officially abandoned its mass production plan for silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors. The construction of the production line, which was scheduled to start in early 2025 at the Takasaki plant in Gunma Prefecture, has been completely terminated, and the related production team was disbanded earlier … Read more

Solution | Renesas Wireless Spirometer for Healthier Breathing!

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Solution | Renesas Wireless Spirometer for Healthier Breathing!

Breathing is the first signal of life, but respiratory diseases are often overlooked. In today’s fast-paced life, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, and other respiratory diseases have become significant health risks. In the diagnosis of respiratory diseases, monitoring lung function is particularly critical. It is not only a strong basis for early diagnosis of … Read more

Wolfspeed Plans Bankruptcy as Renesas Disbands Silicon Carbide Team!

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Wolfspeed Plans Bankruptcy as Renesas Disbands Silicon Carbide Team!

On June 2, news from Nikkei reported that with the slowdown in the electric vehicle market and the continuous increase in production by Chinese silicon carbide (SiC) manufacturers, the silicon carbide market is facing oversupply and price declines. This has led the Japanese semiconductor giant Renesas Electronics to potentially abandon the production of silicon carbide … Read more

Renesas Dissolves SiC Team, Shifts Focus to GaN

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Renesas Dissolves SiC Team, Shifts Focus to GaN

According to a recent report by the Nikkei, Japanese automotive IDM giant Renesas Electronics may abandon the production of silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors aimed at electric vehicles. In addition to canceling the planned mass production set for early 2025, the related team has also been disbanded.Supply chain insiders point out that Renesas’s strength lies … Read more

ACROVIEW Programmer Supports Nuvoton’s 32-bit Microcontroller M0516ZDE

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ACROVIEW Programmer Supports Nuvoton's 32-bit Microcontroller M0516ZDE

Recently, ACROVIEW, a leader in the chip programming field, launched a significant version update of its programming software. Coinciding with the release of the new version, the company announced the addition of several compatible chip models, including the M0516ZDE 32-bit microcontroller developed by Nuvoton Technology. This chip has successfully completed technical adaptation with ACROVIEW’s flagship … Read more

Implementing Responsible Edge AI Deployment with NXP

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Implementing Responsible Edge AI Deployment with NXP

Learn how NXP responsibly supports edge AI, focusing on ethical considerations, privacy, security, and fairness in embedded machine learning applications. www.nxp.com While some people first consider how to make AI work, NXP goes beyond expectations and asks a question: How can we make AI work in a safe, reliable, and responsible manner? This is where … Read more

NXP Plans to Close Four 8-Inch Factories, Accelerating Transition to 12-Inch Production

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NXP Plans to Close Four 8-Inch Factories, Accelerating Transition to 12-Inch Production

Follow “Electronic Engineering Magazine” and add the editor’s WeChat The regional groups are now open, please send a message with 【Shenzhen】【Shanghai】【Beijing】【Chengdu】【Xi’an】 to the public account Currently, leading manufacturers are accelerating the transition to 12-inch wafer production. According to a recent report by the Dutch local media “de Gelderlander”, semiconductor giant NXP plans to close several … Read more

NXP FS26xx Series SBC

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NXP FS26xx Series SBC

The SBC from NXP has a very wide range of applications in the open market.The FS26xx series is one of the more commonly used models.Main features:1. Operating voltage range:Maximum input voltage of 40V (suitable for 12V systems)Supports a minimum battery voltage of 3.2V under BVST conditionsSupports a minimum battery voltage of 6V without VBST2. Power … Read more

Major Chip Design Companies in Guangdong and Their Industry Impact

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Major Chip Design Companies in Guangdong and Their Industry Impact

Welcome to follow our public account for continuous meaningful information: Guangdong Province, as an important base for China’s semiconductor industry, especially in the field of chip design, is home to many influential companies. The chip design companies in Guangdong are mainly concentrated in Shenzhen and Guangzhou, forming a relatively complete industrial chain. Shenzhen HiSilicon Technologies … Read more