Tuesday 5 December 2017

Next generation of power electronics proposed

What will the next generation of power electronics be like and what are the key features required? One feature of interest is with reducing power loss. Aalto University researchers have a solution.

What's interesting about the new solution for power electronics is that it's based on ideas seemingly conspired to the dustbin of technology. Physicists, in revisiting previous research, have discovered a microscopic mechanism that enables the compound gallium nitride semiconductors to be used in electronic devices; devices that function to distribute large amounts of electric power.

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Apple Manufacturer Quanta Reaches Deal to Build AR Displays

Quanta Computer Inc., one of Apple’s main manufacturing partners, has struck a licensing agreement with augmented-reality component maker Lumus Ltd. to make lenses for smart glasses.

Israel-based Lumus designs displays for AR glasses that will project information into the wearer’s field of view. As part of the deal, Quanta will manufacture the lenses for Lumus and then have the option to produce the component for leading consumer technology companies, Lumus Chief Executive Officer Ari Grobman said. Quanta led a $45 million investment in Lumus in late 2016. Several of the largest technology companies, including Apple Inc. and Microsoft Corp., are developing AR hardware.

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Monday 27 November 2017

Jefferies Group Comments on Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation’s FY2017 Earnings (NYSE:SMI)

Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (NYSE:SMI) – Analysts at Jefferies Group dropped their FY2017 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Semiconductor Manufacturing International in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday, Zacks Investment Research reports. Jefferies Group analyst R. Wu now expects that the semiconductor company will earn $0.16 per share for the year, down from their prior forecast of $0.25. Jefferies Group has a “Hold” rating on the stock.

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Navitas To Present Power Electronics Keynote

Navitas Semiconductor has announced that Stephen Oliver, vice president of sales and marketing, will deliver a keynote presentation titled, 'GaN Power ICs: Integration Drives Performance' at the first annual Power Electronics Conference 2017 to be held Dec 5th in Munich, Germany. 
The keynote will share new insights on how the industry’s first and only GaN power ICs create dramatic changes in speed, efficiency and densities for a broad range of power systems.

RF specialist expands teaching and test in South Yorkshire

Ian White founded Gaddon, an RF engineering and test consultancy, 10 years ago, in that time it has carried out work for the Ministry of Defence (MOD).

A new workshop at Hoyle Mill in Penistone near Barnsley will allow the firm to carry out general RF and electronic repairs and can be hired out as a test facility by companies that design equipment with RF and Wi-Fi capabilities.

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LED lights helped states save Rs 500 crore: EESL

As many as 20 states saved Rs 500 crore in the last one year on their electricity bill, an official of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) said.
Nearly 40 lakh LED street lights were installed by 20 states which helped 20 states in saving Rs 500 crore in last one year, EESL managing director Saurabh Kumar said at a press conference here today while throwing International Symposium to Promote Innovation and Research in Energy Efficiency

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Friday 24 November 2017

Photonics researchers make one chip to rule them all

A multifunctional silicon photonics integrated circuit that can be programmed to perform a variety of different functions has been developed by researchers from Spain and the UK.

This is “the first photonic integrated chip that enables multiple functionalities by employing a single common architecture”, according to researchers from the Silicon Photonics Group at the Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC), University of Southampton, and from the Institute of Telecommunications and Multimedia Applications (iTEAM) at the Universitat Politècnica de València,

The team’s results have been published in the journal Nature Communications.

The chip’s operation is inspired by field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), which use a common hardware architecture with logic blocks that can be configured to perform the desired operations.

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The home awareness smart sensor aiming to solve real problems

The simplicity of 1-Click Ordering now means that Amazon users can hop aboard the tech hype train and transform their humble abode into a smart home with relative ease. People can already be seen showing off to their friends and family (you know who you are) how Alexa can turn on their lights or make the room warmer by just using their voice.

Google Home also offers the same functionalities. But what problems are these new virtual assistants solving? Or is it just another case of technology for technology’s sake? A tech startup called Notion has an alternative view and is niching down to position itself in unchartered waters with their home awareness kit.

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Switching to LED lighting to save energy has created a new problem for the environment

LED lighting has been hailed as the next logical step forward for our lightning needs, given that it typically consumes less energy and the bulbs themselves last an incredibly long time. More efficient lighting means good things for the environment, and less waste (from old discarded bulbs) is a big bonus, but now that many modern cities are transitioning away from antiquated lighting technologies it’s become clear to scientists that we may have made a big mistake. Mankind really can’t catch a break, huh?

In a new study published in the journal Scientific Advances, researchers set about determining how bad light pollution has become on a global scale. Their findings reveal bad news, and worse news. The bad news is that the world is getting brighter and brighter at night, and the worse news is that the fancy new LED lighting is probably to blame.

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Thursday 23 November 2017

China Looks To Chip Away At Taiwan's Semiconductor Dominance

China’s semiconductor industry, one that will make the core components of smartphones and PCs, is growing fast. If you said "hey wait, supplying semiconductors for consumer electronics sounds like more of a Taiwan thing," you'd be right but outdated.

China’s semiconductor sector is thriving on investment from the Beijing government’s National IC Industry Investment Fund, Taipei-based market research firm TrendForce says in a media statement in October. China already has the world’s biggest semiconductor market, so more work on components helps perfect a domestic supply chain and reduces reliance on imports. Annual revenue from Chinese semiconductors this year will reach 517.6 billion yuan ($78 billion), up 19.4% over 2016, TrendForce forecasts. Revenue will grow 20% this year to a new record, the research firm says. Average growth worldwide is expected at just 3.4%.

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Thursday 16 November 2017

Combat Management System Market : Evolving Technology, Trends and industry Analysis

The foremost aim of the report is to provide accurate market estimation and to forecast the global Combat Management System market on the basis of market segmentation. Significant segments of the market have been analyzed along with the geographical insights. The study also provides detailed analysis of top impacting factors such as drivers, restraints & opportunities and their influence over the market. The report provides the detailed market size breakdown with respect to four major regions namely North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World. The report contains company profiles of key market leaders and their competitive strategies. It also provides key developments such as merger & acquisitions, collaborations, new product innovations, and technological advancement within global Combat Management System market. It further elucidates the lucrative investment opportunities as well as provides detailed competitive analysis of the key market players.

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Global Combat Management System Market Segmentation

By Sub-system
• Self-Defense Management System
• Identification Systems
• Weapon Management Systems
• Track Management Systems
• Display Systems
• Situational Awareness Systems
• Unmanned Vehicle Control Systems

By Component
• Hardware
• Software

By Platform
• Destroyers
• Submarines
• Frigates
• Amphibious Ships
• Corvettes
• Fast Attack Craft (FAC)
• Aircraft Carriers

By Region
• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific (APAC)
• Rest of the World

Market Key Players
.Lockheed Martin Corporation
.Thales Group
.BAE Systems Plc.
.Saab AB
.Kongsberg Gruppen Asa
.Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd.
.Leonardo S.P.A.
.Raytheon Company
.Northrop Grumman Corporation
.Elbit Systems Ltd.

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Multiple Launch Rocket Systems : Evolving Technology, Trends and industry Analysis

The foremost aim of the report is to provide accurate market estimation and to forecast the global Multiple Launch Rocket Systems market on the basis of market segmentation. Significant segments of the market have been analyzed along with the geographical insights. The study also provides detailed analysis of top impacting factors such as drivers, restraints & opportunities and their influence over the market. The report provides the detailed market size breakdown with respect to four major regions namely North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World. The report contains company profiles of key market leaders and their competitive strategies. It also provides key developments such as merger & acquisitions, collaborations, new product innovations, and technological advancement within global Multiple Launch Rocket Systems market. It further elucidates the lucrative investment opportunities as well as provides detailed competitive analysis of the key market players.
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Global Multiple Launch Rocket Systems Market Segmentation
By Type
• Launch Vehicle
• Caliber
• Range
• POD Capacity
By Region
• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific (APAC)
• Rest of the World

Market Key Players
.Lockheed Martin Corporation
.Roketsan
.IMI Systems
.Avibras IndĂşstria Aeroespacial S .A.
.Norinco Group
.NPO Splav
.Hanwha Corporation
.BAE Systems PLC
.Tata Power Sed
.Larsen & Toubro
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DRONES AND ROBOTS SENSORS : EVOLVING TECHNOLOGY, TRENDS AND INDUSTRY ANALYSIS

The foremost aim of the report is to provide accurate market estimation and to forecast the global Drones and Robots Sensors market on the basis of market segmentation. Significant segments of the market have been analyzed along with the geographical insights. The study also provides detailed analysis of top impacting factors such as drivers, restraints & opportunities and their influence over the market. The report provides the detailed market size breakdown with respect to four major regions namely North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World. The report contains company profiles of key market leaders and their competitive strategies. It also provides key developments such as merger & acquisitions, collaborations, new product innovations, and technological advancement within global Drones and Robots Sensors market. It further elucidates the lucrative investment opportunities as well as provides detailed competitive analysis of the key market players.
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Global Drones and Robots Sensors Market Segmentation
By Sensor type

• Optical sensors
• Acoustic sensors
• Position sensors
• Touch sensors
• Environment sensors
• Others

By Application

• Consumer drones
• Autonomous vehicles
• Hospitality robots
• Exoskeletons
• Telepresence
• Others

By Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• Rest of the World

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Wednesday 15 November 2017

Chipmaker Qualcomm spurns $130 billion Broadcom merger bid


WASHINGTON – Semiconductor giant Qualcomm has rejected a $130 billion bid from fellow chipmaker Broadcom that could represent the biggest-ever takeover in the tech sector.

Singapore-based Broadcom made the offer last week in a deal that would consolidate two major players in the booming sector fueled by growth in smartphones and other connected devices.

The proposal “significantly undervalues Qualcomm relative to the company’s leadership position in mobile technology and our future growth prospects,” Paul Jacobs, Qualcomm’s executive chairman, said in a statement Monday.

Steve Mollenkopf, Qualcomm’s chief executive, said the California company remains confident about its future.

“No company is better positioned in mobile, ‘iot’ (internet of things), automotive, edge computing and networking within the semiconductor industry,” he said.

“We are confident in our ability to create significant additional value for our stockholders as we continue our growth in these attractive segments and lead the transition to 5G,” he said, referring to the fifth-generation wireless networks in the works.

Broadcom responded to the announcement by saying it “remains fully committed” to the planned tie-up.

Broadcom CEO Hock Tan said the deal would create “a strong, global company with an impressive portfolio of industry-leading technologies and products.”

Tan noted that “we have received positive feedback from key customers about this combination” and added that “we continue to believe our proposal represents the most attractive, value-enhancing alternative available to Qualcomm stockholders.”

While Tan did not specifically address whether Broadcom would make a hostile bid, he said, “It remains our strong preference to engage cooperatively with Qualcomm’s board of directors and management team.”

Broadcom could sweeten its bid in an effort to win over management or launch a hostile takeover effort to persuade shareholders to sell or install new board or management members.

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Tuesday 14 November 2017

WISeKey signs new agreements in China and the US to secure cars, video cameras and routers


WISeKey International Holding SA / WISeKey signs new agreements in China and the US to secure cars, video cameras and routers . Processed and transmitted by Nasdaq Corporate Solutions. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

WISeKey signs new agreements in China and the US to secure cars, video cameras and routers

Semiconductors IoT sales in China, EU and US are expected to generate approximately $32 Million in revenues for FY2017, with revenue acceleration expected in 2018

ZUG, Switzerland - November 15, 2017 -WISeKey International Holding Ltd ("WISeKey", SIX:WIHN), a leading cybersecurity and IoT company, today announced that it is accelerating its Semiconductors IoT sales through the signing of new agreements for smart cities and smart cars in China and a major contract to secure hardware such as cameras and routers in the United States.

Carlos Moreira, WISeKey's Founder and CEO, noted, "Our recent agreements and expansion in several large markets, including China, the European Union and the United States have positioned WISeKey as a major player in the Semiconductors IoT segment.  We expect these agreements to generate approximately $32 million in revenues in FY2017.  As we continue to leverage our core competencies and expand into a large and fast growing cyber security market, we expect revenue growth to accelerate from this segment in FY2018."

Mr. Moreira added, "Of note, we are seeing strong demand for products for both of our business segments, the Semiconductor IoT and Cybersecurity SaaS, which are now fully integrated into WISeKey's Vertical Platform."

The IoT industry has become a game changing new business opportunity for WISeKey.  An estimated 50 billion IoT devices are expected to be connected by 2020, while world's population is estimated to grow to 6.8 billion; thus, there will be more than 7 IoT devices per person connected to the internet by 2020. Global spending on IoT/IoE technology-based services is now expected to reach $3 trillion by 2025 and WISeKey is well positioned to take advantage of many significant opportunities in this large market.

Recent agreements include partnerships with global organizations to secure IoT devices and the huge and increasing amount of sensitive data exchanged between these devices.  The IoT chips produced by WISeKey allow companies to provide users with new type of applications, designed to offer increased control over the use of resources, improve efficiency, optimize processing of information, secure autonomous vehicles, improve public safety, etc.

In the US, WISeKey's chips are used to secure and authenticate over 10 million routers using unique Secure Certificate based IDs and encryption (SSH) keys.  This technology is also used in closed-circuit TV (CCTV) or DVR devices and satellite antenna equipment.

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Rothschild Asset Management Inc Sold A Little More On Semiconductor (ON) Stock Last Quarter


Rothschild Asset Management Inc lowered its stake in On Semiconductor by 77,779 shares as of the end of the last quarter. Its investment stood at $43,702,000 an increase of $9,389,000 as of quarter end.

Several firms have shifted positions in (ON). As of quarter end Teachers Retirement System Of THE State Of Kentucky had disposed of a total of 14,169 shares trimming its stake by 3.1%. The value of the investment in ON increased from $6,331,000 to $8,067,000 a change of 27.4% quarter to quarter. As of the end of the quarter Arga Investment Management, LP had sold 14,900 shares trimming its position 5.8%. The value of the investment in On Semiconductor went from $3,601,000 to $4,461,000 increasing 23.9% since the last quarter.

Icon Advisers Inc/co added to its ownership by buying 37,200 shares an increase of 48.6%. Icon Advisers Inc/co claims 113,700 shares worth $2,100,000. The total value of its holdings increased 95.5%.

Equity analyst Credit Suisse Group raised the price target on November 7 changing the forecast from $14.50 to $17.00 and stated a “Underperform” rating. B. Riley raised the price target on November 7 changing the price objective from $21.00 to $25.00 and issued a “Buy” rating.

Equity analyst Loop Capital raised the price target of the stock on November 7 boosting the projection from $0.00 to $27.00 with a rating of “Buy”. Craig Hallum raised the price target on November 7 changing the forecast from $25.00 to $26.00 and issued a “Buy” recommendation.

Jefferies Group LLC raised the price target of the stock on November 7 changing the forecast from $20.00 to $21.00 with a “Hold” recommendation. Mizuho raised the price target on November 6 changing the price objective from $19.00 to $24.00 and issued a “Buy” recommendation.

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Saturday 11 November 2017

Commercial Drones Market Expected to Reach $3,551 Million, Globally, by 2024


As per the report “Commercial Drone Market By Product Type (Fixed wing, Rotary blade, Nano, Hybrid), By Application (Agriculture, Energy, Government, Media & Entertainment, Product Delivery & others), Industry trends, estimation & forecast, 2016 – 2024”, the global commercial drone market was valued at $1.0 billion in 2016, and is projected to reach $3.6 billion by 2024, growing at a CAGR of 17.5% from 2017 to 2024. In 2016, the government segment generated the highest revenue in the global commercial drone market. Among major regions, North America was the highest revenue generating market valued at $472 Million in 2016.
Consumers, professionals, and industries are now trying to reach out the technological medium which requires the least human inspection and which works in an automatic manner. One of such medium is Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), also called as drones. This technology has revolutionized the industry sectors such as Media & Entertainment, Energy, Oil & Gas, Pipeline, Mining, Agriculture, Architecture and Construction in the past few years. It has also helped the government sector in security & surveillance, police investigation, and traffic management. Drone technology is being used for fighting wildfires by NASA and the Forest Service in the US. Some police departments are also testing UAVs for uses such as photographing accident sites and tracking criminals. Indian PSUs such as GAIL is now using UAVs to monitor its pipelines which are quite intricate to be inspected manually.
The global commercial drone market is driven by demand for enhanced aerial photography, Agriculture and Precision farming and demand of human-less inspection. However, strict rules and regulations, public acceptance and privacy issues and misuse of drone technology may resist the market growth. For instance, countries such as Sweden has banned the use of camera drones in public places in October 2016.
The market was led by the Rotary Blade drone segment in 2016 and is expected to continue this trend during the forecast period with the highest CAGR of 18.7% among all other segments. This is followed by the fixed wing drones as they have their specific applications for surveying and monitoring large areas. Europe is expected to witness the fastest growth capturing nearly 30% of the market in 2024. The global commercial drone market was led by the government sector generating a revenue of $456 Million, as various departments like police, security & surveillance and traffic management have started incorporating the drone technology with them.
Key Insights of the Commercial Drone Market
  • The European market is expected to have the fastest growth with a CAGR of 18.7% over the forecast period. Europe generated the revenue of $285 million in 2016.
  • Government sector holds almost half of the commercial drone market in the current scenario.
  • Agriculture segment is expected to witness the highest growth with a CAGR of 19.6% over the forecast period (2017-2024).
  • Among types of propulsion, rotary wing holds more than 50% of the total commercial drone market.
  • In Europe, U.K. holds the highest share of drone market, however, the highest growth is expected to be witnessed by France, with a CAGR of 19.0% over the forecast period.
  • The Rotary Blade Drone segment is expected to witness the highest growth with the CAGR of 18.7% over the forecast period.
The report features a competitive scenario of the global commercial drones market and provides a comprehensive analysis of key growth strategies adopted by major players. Some of the key market players operating in the industry are SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd., Parrot SA, 3D Robotics, Inc., Yuneec International Co. Ltd., Aeryon Labs Inc., AeroVironment, Inc., Ehang and Insitu Inc.

Friday 10 November 2017

Nvidia shares set record as Volta chips ensure future growth


(Reuters) - Shares of Nvidia Corp (NVDA.O) hit a record on Friday, after it posted stellar quarterly results powered by higher demand for graphics chips used in gaming and data centers, and the rapid adoption of its new Volta chips for AI and driverless cars.

Shares of the chipmaker rose about 6 percent in morning trade on Friday - hitting a record of $217.18.

Nvidia’s gaming revenue in the latest quarter blew past Wall Street estimates but it was the data center business, the driver of future growth, that made analysts stand up and take notice as revenue in the unit more than doubled.

Revenue from the data center business, Nvidia’s second-biggest revenue contributor, rose to $501 million, beating analysts’ estimate of $474.2 million, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.

“Datacenter results have been stronger than forecast and we underestimated the value the market would assign to this franchise,” Nomura Instinet analyst Romit Shah wrote in a client note.

Shah raised his rating on the stock to “neutral” from “reduce.”

The company, which gets the bulk of revenue from gaming where it supplies chips for gaming consoles, has seen explosive growth at its data centers operations.

Nvidia launched the Volta chips in May as part of its Tesla V100 data center graphic processing unit (GPU) that will power systems from artificial intelligence (AI) to driverless cars.

“Volta’s launch we suspect was a major catalyst for Intel to go back to the drawing board with its AI chip Nervana, the tactical need to use AMD GPU, and the hire of Raja Koduri to head Intel’s new Graphics effort,” said Rosenblatt Securities analyst Hans Mosesmann.

Early this week, chipmaker Intel Corp (INTC.O) partnered with bitter rival Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD.O) for a graphics chip that will help the chipmakers take on Nvidia.

HCM City boosts sensors industry


“The MEMS/Sensors industry has tremendous potential and development opportunities in HCM City. The city plans to co-operate with domestic and foreign businesses in the field of investment and technology transfer, especially in design, manufacturing, packaging, testing and commercialisation of MEMS/Sensor products,” Trần VÄ©nh Tuyáşżn, deputy chairman of the municipal People’s Committee, said at the first annual MEMS/Sensors Forum 2017, held in the city on Thursday.

Tom Nguyen, a Vietnamese-American, and founder and CEO of DunAn Sensing, noted that the MEMS market was large, not only in Viet Nam but all over the world.

“Last year, there were 16 billion MEMS products and the industry is expected to reach turnover of US$20 billion by 2020,” he said.

The MEMS/Sensors market is now driven by automotive applications, according to Nguyen, who has 30 years of experience in the field.

However, the market is expanding to new industries like smart homes, smart buildings, healthcare, office and factory management, and environment control.

“Right now, the Internet of Things (IoT) is becoming more common. It relies on big data and artificial intelligence (AI), which depends on trillions of sensors with MEMS content,” he said. “I can confirm that our present and future smart ‘everything’ depends on MEMS sensors and products.”

The MEMS industry can prosper in Viet Nam because of the low investment needed to start business.

“MEMS technology doesn’t depend on the latest expensive photolithography capability, which reduces the risk and extends the longevity of capital investments. Compared with the latest semiconductor fabrication facilities, which require several billions of dollars in initial investment, MEMS fabrication facilities need from $20 million to $150 million, depending on planned capacity,” he said.

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Thursday 9 November 2017

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Announces Shield Gate Technology Generation 2 100V 3.6mOhm MOSFET for High-Density Power Supply Solutions



Best performance for isolated DC-DC primary and secondary MOSFET solutions

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Nov. 08, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) (Nasdaq:AOSL) a designer, developer and global supplier of a broad range of power semiconductors and power ICs, today announced the release of AONS66916  production utilizing  the latest Alpha Shield Gate Technology Generation 2 (AlphaSGT2). The AONS66916 has best-in-class RDS(ON) * Qg  (FOM) and more robust capability for a greater safety margin. In synchronous rectification, it is essential to optimize the reverse recovery charge and reduce the voltage overshoot. These attributes enable higher efficiency and robustness to critical high density telecom and server applications.

The AlphaSGT2 provides ~30% lower RDS(ON) compared to AlphaSGT1 and is designed to be more robust with significant avalanche energy improvement. AlphaSGT2 technology reduces both conduction and switching losses. Thus, with AlphaSGT2 technology, circuit designers can prevent paralleling devices for lower turn-on resistance, enabling higher power density in power supply applications.

"The new AlphaSGT2 100V technology is designed for critical applications such as Telecom and Datacom power supplies where power density, high efficiency, and robustness is essential," said Peter H. Wilson, Director of Product Marketing at AOS.

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Wednesday 8 November 2017

Automotive Sensors: Evolving Technology, Trends and Industry Analysis


According to this research report, the prominent trends, driving factors, restraints, opportunities and challenges have been considered properly, in order to recognize the market's future. The report exhibits an estimation of the general market size in terms of value (US$) and discusses the key sections and the geographical subdivisions of the automotive sensors market in points of interest. It exhibits top to bottom data on the development trends, strategies and regulations, concerning automotive sensors market, executed in each of the geographical sections. The transcendent uses of the automotive sensors market have additionally been discussed in this research report.


Further, the research estimation breaks down the administrative structure of automotive sensors market, offering partners a superior comprehension of the different approaches, principles & controls, and future activities, which are required to govern various procedures in this very market. Further, the report gathers top to bottom data attained through broad primary and secondary research techniques, which has been surveyed with the assistance of a few compelling analytical tools. With the help of information accomplished from such deliberate research, the report displays close and exact appraisals for the market players and the readers as well. Readers will likewise pick up essentials from the references and contextual investigations given in the research study.


The research report simultaneously shows an exhaustive evaluation of the volatile landscape of automotive sensors market by investigating organization profiles of the major players, active in this very market. The market chain has been distinguished in this study by breaking down the present improvements and future prospects of these players.

Automotive Sensors Market Segmentation:

By Type:
     • Temperature Sensors

     • Position Sensors

     • Oxygen Sensors

     • Knock Sensors

     • Speed Sensors

     • Image Sensors

     • Car Parking Sensors


 By Application:

     • Powertrain

     • Chassis Control

     • Exhaust

     • Body Electronics

     • Others


 By Geography:

     • North America

         o US

         o Canada

         o Mexico

    • Europe

         o Germany

         o France

         o Italy

         o UK

         o Rest of Europe

    • Asia-Pacific

         o India

         o China

         o Japan

         o South Korea

         o Rest of Asia-Pacific

    • Rest of the World

         o Latin America

         o Middle East


         o Africa

Taiwan shares rebound led by semiconductor sector




Taipei, Nov. 7 (CNA) Shares in Taiwan bounced back from the weakness of the previous session to close above 10,800 points on Tuesday as the semiconductor sector attracted buying following a strong showing by integrated circuit stocks on the U.S. market overnight, dealers said.


Contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC, 台積電), the most heavily weighted stock on the local market, led the rise in the local IC sector, while buying also spread to dynamic random access memory (DRAM) chip makers, a reflection of rising product prices pushing the broader market higher, they said.

The weighted index on the Taiwan Stock Exchange closed up 54.15 points, or 0.50 percent, at 10,840.34, after moving between 10,807.89 and 10,842.61, on turnover of NT$124.36 billion (US$4.12 billion).

The market opened up 0.32 percent to pass 10,800 points, reflecting the 1.34 percent increase posted by the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index in the U.S. after IC designer Broadcom Ltd. unveiled a bid to acquire rival Qualcomm Inc. for US$103 billion, dealers said.

Although TSMC led the surge in the local semiconductor sector, the upturn in the weighted index was capped with many investors still staying on the sidelines and waiting for more October sales reports, they said.

Shares in TSMC, the world's largest contract chip maker, gained 1.88 percent to close at the day's high of NT$244.00 with 20.16 million shares changing hands on hopes that the mega merger will lead to an increase in orders placed with the Taiwanese firm, dealers said.

"As long as TSMC gained, riding the waves of rising IC stocks in the U.S. market, it was no surprise the broader market followed," Mega International Investment Services Corp. analyst Alex Huang said. The bellwether electronics sector closed up 0.79 percent and the semiconductor sub-index ended up 1.80 percent.

"However, I prefer to say the buying of TSMC was a knee-jerk reaction to the U.S. market's gains since there is uncertainty over whether the Broadcom and Qualcomm deal will go through," Huang said.

According to the U.S. media, Qualcomm is resistant to the acquisition, saying the price is not attractive.


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Tuesday 7 November 2017

Automotive Artificial Intelligence: Evolving Technology, Trends and Industry Analysis

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Automotive Artificial Intelligence Market Segmentation:

By Offering
• Hardware
• Software

By Technology
• Deep Learning
• Machine Learning
• Computer Vision
• Context Awareness
• Natural Language Processing

By Process
• Signal Recognition
• Image Recognition
• Data Mining

By Application
• Human–Machine Interface
• Semi-Autonomous Driving
• Autonomous Vehicle

By Geography
• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific

• Rest of the World

Monday 6 November 2017

Latest Insider Trades For ON Semiconductor Corporation (ON) Sees Keith D Jackson Buying 476191 Shares

ON Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ:ON) on Nov. 3, 2017 saw a modest increase, closing the day at $21.24, or a increase of $0.41 or (1.93%).Volume levels spiked and ON actually managed a breakout which translated to 8.44 million shares changing hands on the day. ON traded on a high for the day of 21.69 with a corresponding low of 21.24. The day’s high marked a slight increase on the previous day’s close which saw ON finish the day’s trading at 21.24.

Driving interest in ON Semiconductor Corporation (ON) is a number of factors, including perhaps, a steady decrease of the profile of the company as insider activity takes center stage. This activity has been headed largely by Robert Klosterboer, an officer of the company. Robert Klosterboer has seen steady activity on the sell side, and on October 24, 2017, executed an option to sell 16325 shares. The disposition, at a price of $20.23, resulted in Robert Klosterboer bringing total 409848 shares. Other officers which have joined Robert Klosterboer in selling shares include Keith Jackson who sold for 476191 shares. The option since executed brings Jackson ownership to 3.17 million shares. Bernard Gutmann, an officer at (ON), sold 20000 shares at a price of 19.62 to bring his total ownership in the stock to 535,248 shares.

But it’s not just selling activity that is creating investor interest in ON; over the last several weeks, several insiders have bought shares. On October 16, 2017, Keith D Jackson executed a direct buy involving 476191 shares. Also included in the list of buyers for the last 3 months Bernard Gutmann who executed a direct buy for 20,000 shares on October 16, 2017.

Institutional investors have also been busy with the stock. Their activity in ON in recent trading has also spurred interest in the stock. The most recent shifts in number of shares owned by institutions came on March 31, 2017 when Janus Capital Management Llc sold 1.35 million shares from its total ownership of 28.81 million. The value for the sale was $623.64 million. On the opposite side of that transaction from Janus Capital Management Llc stood Fmr Llc which added 14.82 million shares to its existing stake, bringing total stake held in ON to 40.08 million shares. That transaction by Fmr took place on June 30, 2017, the same day Vanguard Group Inc purchased an additional 1.65 million shares in ON to bring its total stake to 34.92 million. Vanguard’s stake was worth $755.92 million at the time of purchase. Institutional shareholders currently hold a 104.49% stake overall in ON.

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Submarine Combat Systems: Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment

According to this research report, the prominent trends, driving factors, restraints, opportunities and challenges have been considered properly, in order to recognize the market's future. The report exhibits an estimation of the general market size in terms of value (US$) and discusses the key sections and the geographical subdivisions of the submarine combat systems market  in points of interest. It exhibits top to bottom data on the development trends, strategies and regulations, concerning Submarine Combat Systems Market, executed in each of the geographical sections. The transcendent uses of the Submarine Combat Systems Market have additionally been discussed in this research report.


Further, the research estimation breaks down the administrative structure of Submarine Combat Systems Market, offering partners a superior comprehension of the different approaches, principles & controls, and future activities, which are required to govern various procedures in this very market. Further, the report gathers top to bottom data attained through broad primary and secondary research techniques, which has been surveyed with the assistance of a few compelling analytical tools. With the help of information accomplished from such deliberate research, the report displays close and exact appraisals for the market players and the readers as well. Readers will likewise pick up essentials from the references and contextual investigations given in the research study.
The research report simultaneously shows an exhaustive evaluation of the volatile landscape of Submarine Combat Systems Market by investigating organization profiles of the major players, active in this very market. The market chain has been distinguished in this study by breaking down the present improvements and future prospects of these players.

Submarine Combat Systems Market Segmentation:

By Submarine type
·         Ship Submersible Nuclear (SSN)
·         Ship Submersible Hunter Killer (SSK)
·         Ship Submersible Ballistic Nuclear (SSBN)

By System
·         Sensors
·         Armaments
·         Electronic Support Measures (ESM)


By Region
·         North America
·         Europe
·         Asia-Pacific (APAC)

·         Rest of the World

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