The new dimension of digitalization is enormous and global data volumes will only multiply exponentially in the future with video streaming, virtual conferences, cloud services, cryptocurrencies, and many other digital applications. Experts estimate a 146-fold increase in data in just 15 years. According to the U.S. International Trade Commission, 175 zettabytes (≙ 175,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 bytes) of…
Broadcom and Tencent to accelerate adoption of co-packaged optics network switches
Broadcom Inc. and Tencent Holdings Ltd. have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the adoption of high-bandwidth co-packaged optics (CPO) network switches for cloud infrastructure. Under this partnership, Broadcom will provide the 25.6-Tbps Humboldt CPO switch device that features Broadcom’s best-in-class StrataXGS Tomahawk 4 switch chip directly coupled and co-packaged with four 3.2-Tbps Silicon Photonics Chiplets In…
Software République adds six more start-ups to its incubator
Software République, an open innovation ecosystem for intelligent, secure, and sustainable mobility, founded by Atos, Dassault Systèmes, Orange, Renault Group, STMicroelectronics and Thales, has announced that six new start-ups are to join its incubator, bringing the total to 10 start-ups within its program. Launched in March 2022, the tailor-made incubator program has a dual purpose:…
STMicroelectronics and Smart Eye demonstrate 1-LED driver-monitoring system
Smart Eye, specializing in artificial intelligence (AI) to build technology that supports and predicts human behavior, and STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor provider, announced the cooperative development of a high-sensitivity, 1-LED driver-monitoring system (DMS). Combining Smart Eye’s expertise in driver-monitoring algorithms and optical system design with ST’s high-sensitivity automotive-grade global-shutter VB56G4A imager, the new DMS reduces…
Littelfuse acquires C&K Switches
Littelfuse, Inc., an industrial technology manufacturing company empowering a sustainable, connected, and safer world, recently announced the completion of its acquisition of C&K Switches. C&K is a designer and manufacturer of high-performance electromechanical switches and interconnect solutions with a strng global presence across a broad range of end markets, including industrial, transportation, aerospace, and datacom.…
Broadcom and Tencent partner on commercialization of co-packaged optics network switch
Broadcom Inc. and Tencent Holdings Ltd. have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the adoption of high bandwidth co-packaged optics (CPO) network switches for cloud infrastructure. Under this partnership, Broadcom will provide the 25.6-Tbps Humboldt CPO switch device that features Broadcom’s best-in-class StrataXGS Tomahawk 4 switch chip directly coupled and co-packaged with four 3.2-Tbps Silicon Photonics Chiplets…
Renesas completes acquisition of Reality AI
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has announced the completion of the acquisition of Reality Analytics, Inc., a provider of embedded AI solutions. The deal went through as of July 19, 2022, following Reality AI shareholders’ and required regulatory approval. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, U.S., Reality AI offers a wide range of embedded AI…
Renesas partners with Tata to accelerate progress in advanced electronics
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Tata Motors Ltd. (TML) and Tejas Networks Ltd., Tata Group companies, on the design, development, and manufacturing of Renesas’ semiconductor solutions for enhancing innovation across electronics systems for the Indian and emerging markets. “We see great potential in collaborating with…