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SEGGER J-Link debug probe fully validated for STMicroelectronics’ StellarStudio
SEGGER and STMicroelectronics have worked closely together to ensure robust, high-performance support for current and future Stellar devices, with J-Link...
Sourcing
STMicroelectronics’ highly integrated power-factor correction controller simplifies continuous conduction mode designs
STMicroelectronics’ L4983 power-factor correction (PFC) controller contains a proprietary multiplier emulator and distortion-optimization circuitry, letting...
Sourcing
TDK launches industry-leading low-resistance soft-termination X7R MLCCs with 10 μF/100 V in the 3225 format for AI servers, humanoids, and xEVs
– New 100 V SMD component with X7R characteristics has a capacitance of 10 μF in the 3225 format. – Offers low resistance and soft termination for...
Sourcing
DRAM Industry Revenue Up 60% QoQ in 2Q 2026
Growing demand for AI servers has driven higher shipments of HBM3e, LPDDR5X, and high-capacity RDIMMS, according to TrendForce. The post DRAM Industry...
Shortage
Enterprise SSD Revenue Doubles to Over $37B in 2Q 2026 as AI Demand Lifts Prices, Shipments
AI infrastructure expansion and higher NAND contract prices drove enterprise SSD revenue sharply higher in the second quarter. The post Enterprise SSD...
Sourcing
Silicon Motion Targets Agentic AI Storage with MonTitan SSD Reference Design Kit
Silicon Motion's MonTitan SSD RDK targets predictable QoS and persistent storage for demanding Agentic AI workloads. The post Silicon Motion Targets Agentic...
Sourcing
Component Shortage Alert: RK3566, RK3588, RK182X Supply Constrained
Supply chain update: RK3566, RK3588, RK182X may be experiencing shortage conditions. Published: September 6, 2026 Updated: September 6, 2026 Topic: Market Watch
Shortage
NEW Ultraminiature 0201 KGU Series RF MLCCs
Engineered to meet the rigorous footprint and reliability demands of next-generation satellite, cellular, and broadband wireless systems, these...
Sourcing
Rigaku Puts Spotlight on Advanced Packaging Metrology at SEMICON Taiwan 2026
Rigaku will showcase X-ray metrology and inspection systems targeting HBM, hybrid bonding and advanced packaging process control. The post Rigaku Puts...
Quality
TrendForce Sees Start of MLCC Industry Upcycle
SEMCO raises MLCC prices amid stronger AI demand, tightening supply and rising utilization across Taiwanese and Chinese suppliers. The post TrendForce Sees...
Sourcing
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