Analog
Agile Analog and Xiphera Collaborate on Post-Quantum Cryptography and Anti-Tamper IP Integration for Semiconductor Security
Cambridge, UK based Agile Analog has announced a collaboration with Xiphera. Agile Analog focuses on analog security IP. Xiphera focuses on hardware-based cryptographic solutions. The companies are integrating Agile Analog’s agileSecure anti-tamper sensor IP with Xiphera’s digital cry
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Celera Semiconductor Expands Supply Chain Expertise to Scale First Fully Autonomous AI-Designed Analog IC into Industrial and EV Applications
Celera Semiconductor is strengthening its manufacturing and supply chain operations to accelerate volume production of its groundbreaking AI-designed high-voltage step-down (buck) DC-to-DC converter, the industry’s first analog integrated circuit fully created by autonomous AI software. The
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Analog Devices Agrees to Acquire Empower Semiconductor for $1.5 Billion in All-Cash Deal
After some news channels reported the story of Analog Devices acquiring Empower Semiconductor few days back, Analog Devices has officially confirmed it has reached a definitive agreement under which Analog Devices will acquire Empower in an all-cash transaction valued at $1.5 billion. The
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ROHM Adds TLRx728 and BD728x Series CMOS Op Amps with Low Offset Voltage and High Slew Rate to Lineup
ROHM has added the new CMOS Operational Amplifier series TLRx728 and BD728x to its lineup. The op amps are suitable for automotive, industrial, and consumer systems. A broad lineup is available to facilitate product selection. The new products feature low input offset voltage, low noise, and high
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Analog Devices Opens New Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Thailand
Analog Devices announced the opening of a new advanced manufacturing facility in Thailand. The facility, located in Chonburi, expands ADI's manufacturing and test capacity in the Asia-Pacific region. It supports the company's hybrid manufacturing strategy, which combines internal factories with e
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DLA Piper Advises Silicon Laboratories in $7.5 Billion All-Cash Acquisition by Texas Instruments
Global law firm DLA Piper served as lead legal advisor to Silicon Laboratories Inc. in its definitive agreement to be acquired by Texas Instruments Incorporated in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately US$7.5 billion. The deal, announced on February 4, 2026, provides Silico
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Texas Instruments Agrees to Acquire Silicon Labs for $7.5 Billion in All-Cash Deal
Texas Instruments and Silicon Labs announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for Texas Instruments to acquire Silicon Labs in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $7.5 billion in enterprise value. Under the terms of the agreement, Silicon Labs stockholders wil
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Toshiba Introduces TC75W71FU High-Speed CMOS Dual Comparator for Industrial Overcurrent Detection
Toshiba launched the TC75W71FU, a CMOS dual comparator with high-speed response and full input/output range (Rail to Rail). The device supports overcurrent detection in industrial equipment. Shipments of the TC75W71FU start today.
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Texas Instruments Starts Production at New 300mm Semiconductor Fab in Sherman, Texas
Texas Instruments announced the start of production at its newest 300mm semiconductor manufacturing facility, designated SM1, in Sherman, Texas. The facility began operations three and a half years after groundbreaking. A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the opening, attended by TI President
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Semiconductor IP for Advanced 2nm SoCs in the Silicon AI Era: Winners, Money-Spinning IPs, and Rising Trends
As we enter late 2025, the semiconductor industry is entering 2nm era enabling further growth of chips used in artificial intelligence (AI) systems and also for various other applications such as smart phone SoC and personal computer
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Texas Instruments Expands Semiconductor Supply Chain with New Assembly Factory in Malaysia's Tech Hub
Texas Instruments (TI) opened its second assembly and test factory in Melaka, Malaysia, designated as TIEM2. The facility, which connects to the company's existing site, will assemble and test billions of analog and embedded chips annually for use in electronic systems including vehicles, smartph
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Renesas Launches Magnet-Free Inductive Position Sensors and Web-Based Coil Optimizer for Industrial Robotics Applications
Renesas Electronics launched three magnet-free inductive position sensor ICs: RAA2P3226, RAA2P3200, and RAA2P4200. These ICs support custom coil designs for industrial applications including robotics, medical and healthcare systems, smart buildings, home appliances, and motor commutation. The sen
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