How to Distinguish Between Source and Sink Types in PLCs?

How to Distinguish Between Source and Sink Types in PLCs?

1. The source type and sink type generally refer to transistor-type circuits and can be directly understood as the IO circuitproviding/outputting current (source) orabsorbing/inputting current (sink). For DO, the PNP transistor output is generally a source type, where the output module is internally connected to the power supply, allowing current to flow out through DO … Read more

Humanoid Robot News as of September 3, 2025

Humanoid Robot News as of September 3, 2025

Here is the news related to humanoid robots as of September 3, 2025: • The performance of the robotics sector stocks is strong: As of the close on September 3, the stock price of Zhongjing Electronics has increased by over 50% this year, with a maximum increase of 182% within the year, and the latest … Read more

The Journey of Semiconductors: From Vacuum Tubes to Quantum Chips

The Journey of Semiconductors: From Vacuum Tubes to Quantum Chips

Did you know? The smartphones, computers, and even smart refrigerators we use today all contain a “magic box”—the semiconductor chip. This tiny component, no larger than a fingernail, powers the entire world. Today, let’s discuss how this “magic box” evolved from obscure research in laboratories to become the heart of global technology. 1. Vacuum Tubes: … Read more

Memories of Linyi: The Linyi Semiconductor Device Factory and Yinan Transistor Factory in the Late 1980s

Memories of Linyi: The Linyi Semiconductor Device Factory and Yinan Transistor Factory in the Late 1980s

Linyi Semiconductor Device FactoryThe Linyi Semiconductor Device Factory (originally named “Linyi Radio Component Research Institute”) was established in June 1966 and is a state-owned enterprise. By the end of 1989, the factory director was Li Donghan and the party secretary was Li Yueguo. The factory was successively under the jurisdiction of the Linyi Heavy Industry … Read more

Chip Giant’s IPO on the Horizon as Average Salary Reaches One Million Yuan

Chip Giant's IPO on the Horizon as Average Salary Reaches One Million Yuan

Author丨Li Man Source丨Dongsi Shitiao Capital A decade of ups and downs for a Chinese chip company is once again ushering in a dazzling moment in capital. On the evening of July 11, 2025, Yang Chonghe, a scientist hailed as the “first returnee in IC design”, submitted an IPO application for Lanqi Technology to the Hong … Read more

The History of Chips

The History of Chips

Hello everyone, I am Yan Xiaobei, a science and engineering guy who understands a bit about economics.~ I am starting a new series to discuss some interesting stories in the chip field. In the first article, I talked about the origin of photolithography technology,the very first photolithography machine was actually modified from a microscope! The … Read more

Introduction to Electronic Components on PCB Circuit Boards②

Introduction to Electronic Components on PCB Circuit Boards②

7. Silicon Controlled RectifierSilicon controlled rectifiers are an essential component of circuit boards, which is why enthusiasts love to use them. They are also referred to as thyristors because they are very similar to diodes and transistors. They consist of four layers of silicon and have only three terminals; they are not used as amplifiers … Read more

Chip Manufacturing Process

Chip Manufacturing Process

Reading Good Books Together From a pile of sand to a precision chip, what processes are involved, and what technologies are required at each stage? 1. From Sand to Silicon Wafer. The term “semiconductor” refers to materials that have electrical conductivity between that of conductors and insulators. Conductors, such as iron, copper, and silver, can … Read more

A New Chapter in the Semiconductor Industry: Major US and Chinese Companies Go Public in Q1 2025

A New Chapter in the Semiconductor Industry: Major US and Chinese Companies Go Public in Q1 2025

Introduction In the first quarter of 2025, newly listed companies have become the focus of capital dynamics in the semiconductor industry.These new listings not only represent “fresh blood” for industry development but also reflect the trends of globalization, diverse growth paths, and capital-driven innovation in the semiconductor field. According to incomplete statistics from Charging Head … Read more

Epitaxial Growth Technology: The Core Process of Semiconductor Manufacturing

Epitaxial Growth Technology: The Core Process of Semiconductor Manufacturing

Source:Learning About Things Original Author:Long Road Ahead This article mainly discusses why epitaxial growth technology is the core process of semiconductor manufacturing. Epitaxial Growth Technology: The Core Process of Semiconductor Manufacturing As the feature sizes of semiconductor devices continue to shrink, the demand for high-quality thin film materials becomes increasingly urgent. Epitaxial technology, as a … Read more