Automotive Semiconductors

Transfer Dynamics of Photo-Generated Carriers in Catalysis

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Transfer Dynamics of Photo-Generated Carriers in Catalysis

First Author: Jun Wang Corresponding Authors:Central South University, Liu Min,Munich University, Emiliano Cortes DOI:https://doi.org/10.1039/D5CS00512D Semiconductor-based light-assisted catalytic reactions, utilizing solar energy for chemical fuel production and pollutant treatment, largely depend on the separation and migration of carriers. Despite significant efforts to enhance carrier separation, the understanding of carrier transfer dynamics remains limited, hindering large-scale applications. … Read more

Overview of Transfer Dynamics of Photo-generated Carriers in Catalysis from Central South University Chem. Soc. Rev.

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Overview of Transfer Dynamics of Photo-generated Carriers in Catalysis from Central South University Chem. Soc. Rev.

Full Text Overview — Semiconductor-based light-assisted catalytic reactions that utilize solar energy for chemical fuel production and pollutant treatment heavily rely on the separation and migration of carriers. Despite extensive efforts to enhance carrier separation, the understanding of carrier transfer dynamics remains limited, hindering large-scale applications. This article systematically studies the characteristics of carrier transfer … Read more

40th Anniversary of FPGA: Can Domestic Solutions Take the Lead?

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40th Anniversary of FPGA: Can Domestic Solutions Take the Lead?

In the embedded field, FPGAs are a very important type of device. Today, AMD announced the 40th anniversary of the first commercial Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) being introduced. What stories lie behind FPGAs, what is the current development situation domestically and internationally, and can domestic FPGAs take the lead? From Replacing ASICs to Edge … Read more

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

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

China Unicom Dismantles 2G Base Stations; ZTE’s Sarcastic Take on Apple’s New Device; Ericsson Chairman Seeks Resignation; Lenovo’s Self-Developed Chip Successfully Taped Out; Qualcomm Wins $1 Billion Antitrust Lawsuit

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China Unicom Dismantles 2G Base Stations; ZTE's Sarcastic Take on Apple's New Device; Ericsson Chairman Seeks Resignation; Lenovo's Self-Developed Chip Successfully Taped Out; Qualcomm Wins $1 Billion Antitrust Lawsuit

↑ Click on “5G Communication” above to grasp 5G dynamics in just two minutes every day. Daily 5G news to keep you updated on 5G, welcome to subscribe. — 5G Brother Today’s 5G Hotspot Guide China Unicom Dismantles 2G Base Stations ZTE’s Sarcastic Take on Apple’s New Device Ericsson Chairman Seeks Resignation Lenovo’s Self-Developed Chip … Read more

First Tape-out: Success Rate Drops to 14%

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First Tape-out: Success Rate Drops to 14%

On June 2, according to data from Siemens Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools, the success rate of first tape-out for chip designs has dropped to a historic low of 14%, a significant decrease from 24% two years ago. This means that eight out of ten chip design companies will encounter failure during their first tape-out. … Read more

ACROVIEW Programmer Supports RICHTEK’s Programmable Power Management Chip RTQ6752GQWT

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ACROVIEW Programmer Supports RICHTEK's Programmable Power Management Chip RTQ6752GQWT

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 RTQ6752GQWT programmable power management chip developed by RICHTEK. This chip has successfully completed technical adaptation with ACROVIEW’s … Read more

Renesas Halts Silicon Carbide Plans for Two Main Reasons

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On May 29, local time in Japan, Nikkei Asia exclusively reported that Renesas Electronics, a leading semiconductor company in Japan, has officially abandoned its plans to use silicon carbide (SiC) for the production of power semiconductors. The mass production plan, which was scheduled to start in early 2025 at the Takasaki plant in Gunma Prefecture, … Read more

The 40-Year Innovation Journey of FPGA

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The 40-Year Innovation Journey of FPGA

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the first commercially available Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), which introduced the concept of reprogrammable hardware. By creating “hardware as flexible as software,” the reprogrammable logic of FPGAs has fundamentally changed the landscape of semiconductor design. For the first time in history, developers could design chips and redefine their … Read more