➀ PHWT established the Center for Micromobility (ZMM) to develop small electric vehicles bridging e-bikes and e-cars, enhancing individual transportation;

➁ The project secured €595,000 in funding for a three-year initiative, fostering collaboration between academia and regional industries for lightweight materials and autonomous transport systems;

➂ Focus on sustainability, accessibility for non-license holders, and leveraging AI for applications like autonomous logistics and elderly mobility support.

➀ Rutronik is distributing Vishay's precision thin-film SMD resistors certified for industrial, medical, and automotive applications with AEC-Q200 qualification, RoHS compliance, and sulfur resistance testing;

➁ MC AT series offers sizes from 0201 to 1206, ±0.1% tolerance, ±25ppm/°C stability, and power handling up to 520mW, while TNPW e3 provides a cost-effective alternative with 3.01MΩ max resistance;

➂ Both series undergo rigorous environmental testing (ASTM B 809, ANSI/EIA-977) for humidity and extreme temperature conditions (-55°C to +175°C).

➀ Vishay Intertechnology launched automotive-grade ESD protection diodes (VGSOTxx/VGSOTxxC) with peak pulse power up to 540W and ±30 kV ESD immunity;

➁ Designed for automotive, industrial systems, telecom, and consumer electronics, these diodes feature enhanced thermal resistance and comply with IEC/ISO standards;

➂ The SOT-23 packaged devices support bidirectional configurations, parallel operation for higher surge protection, and are RoHS-compliant with 12-week lead times.

➀ Japan’s five major power semiconductor companies (Mitsubishi Electric, Fuji Electric, Toshiba, Rohm, Denso) each hold less than 5% global market share, leading to collaboration challenges due to fragmented interests;

➁ Government-backed alliances (e.g., Toshiba-Rohm, Fuji-Denso) face limited success, with incompatible product lines and stalled expansion into R&D and procurement;

➂ China’s dominance in SiC wafer production and EV manufacturing (40% BEV, 50% PHEV global share) strengthens its power semiconductor capabilities, while Japan lags in automotive electrification.

➀ Princeton researchers developed a machine-learning system to curve sub-terahertz signals around obstacles using Airy beams and adaptive metasurfaces;

➁ The AI-driven solution achieves data speeds up to 10x faster than current wireless systems, overcoming line-of-sight limitations;

➂ Applications include ultra-fast connectivity for VR, autonomous vehicles, and dynamic environments requiring robust data transmission.

➀ Researchers at Texas A&M University revealed the shape-recovery and self-healing capabilities of Aromatic Thermosetting Copolyester (ATSP), a carbon-fiber composite, through cyclic loading and high-temperature testing;

➁ The material demonstrated durability across hundreds of stress cycles, with heating (up to 280°C) triggering self-healing, restoring near-full strength after two cycles and retaining 80% efficiency by the fifth cycle;

➂ X-ray imaging confirmed structural recovery despite gradual mechanical fatigue, highlighting ATSP's chemical stability and potential for automotive safety applications.

➀ Q2 NEV sales surged 30% YoY to 4.868 million units, with hybrids boosting total NEV sales to 6.456 million, representing 29% of global auto sales;

➁ BYD retained dominance with 18.3% market share (43% growth), while Tesla saw a 14% decline; Geely, Leapmotor, and XPeng achieved record sales, and Xiaomi entered the top 10;

➂ The US plans to end EV subsidies, and TrendForce forecasts slower NEV growth (21% in 2025, dropping to 14% in 2026).

➀ MIPI D-PHY and C-PHY standards have evolved to support up to 11 Gbps and 24.84 Gbps per-lane throughput, respectively, through advanced signal integrity techniques like DFE and 18-Wirestate encoding;

➁ Innovations such as Alternate Low Power (ALP) mode in D-PHY and enhanced voltage slicing in C-PHY improve energy efficiency and reliability for automotive, XR, and industrial applications;

➂ MIPI D-PHY v3.5 introduces Embedded Clock Mode (ECM), increasing throughput by 25% and reducing EMI, while C-PHY v3.0 achieves faster lane turnaround and higher encoding efficiency.

➀ Infineon finalized its $2.5 billion acquisition of Marvell's Automotive Ethernet business, enhancing its leadership in automotive semiconductors and system expertise for software-defined vehicles;

➁ Marvell's Brightlane portfolio (PHY transceivers, switches, bridges) supports 100 Mbps–10 Gbps networks, with a $4 billion design-win pipeline by 2030;

➂ The acquired unit will form a new "Ethernet Solutions" business line, projected to generate $225–250 million revenue in 2025 at ~60% gross margins.

➀ Dr. Sebastian Raab successfully defended his Ph.D. at THWS's TTZ-EMO, addressing electrical disturbances in electric vehicles through an adaptive active filter system;

➁ His compact, lightweight design outperforms traditional passive filters by dynamically adjusting to minimize energy losses and component interference;

➂ The research, conducted with Barcelona’s UPC, marks the 13th doctorate completed at TTZ-EMO, advancing sustainable electromobility solutions.

➀ The ZIRKEL consortium developed automated disassembly and material recovery methods for electric motors and high-voltage batteries in vehicles, focusing on resource efficiency;

➁ Fraunhofer IWU created a robot-assisted system using AI and machine vision to dismantle components even when dirty or worn, generating detailed disassembly guidelines and design recommendations for recyclability;

➂ Key insights emphasize integrating 'Design for Recycling' into product development to enable economically viable circular systems, with practical solutions like unified screw connections and magnet recovery techniques.

➀ Cloud2GND and Ezurio launched the Aurawave AW100 series to enhance LE Audio and Auracast development;

➀ The modules integrate Nordic Semiconductor's nRF5340 SoC, nRF21540 RF front-end, and AKM's audio codec for high-quality audio and extended range;

➂ Designed for consumer electronics, assistive listening, public broadcasting, and automotive infotainment, the platform simplifies integration and reduces engineering complexity.

➀ Saarland University launches a new Master’s program, ‘Sustainable Materials and Engineering,’ focusing on environmentally friendly material design, resource efficiency, and circular economy integration;

➁ The interdisciplinary curriculum combines chemistry, materials science, and systems engineering, emphasizing practical research and industry applications;

➂ Students gain expertise in developing recyclable materials, energy-efficient production, and lifecycle management for sustainable solutions in packaging, construction, and automotive sectors.

➀ EnSilica establishes a mixed-signal design center in Budapest to strengthen EU presence and tap into the local automotive and industrial tech ecosystem;

➁ The facility will focus on mixed-signal ICs for automotive and industrial applications, targeting 16 specialized engineers by September 2025;

➂ This expansion brings EnSilica's global headcount to ~210, with design centers across the UK, India, Brazil, and Hungary, enhancing RF/mmWave and cryptography IP capabilities.

➀ Researchers developed a switched-capacitor-based nine-level inverter achieving 96.5% efficiency, eliminating magnetic components and simplifying system design;

➀ The design uses capacitors and optimized switching to generate nine voltage levels with balanced voltages and low device stress;

➂ Applicable for solar, EV charging, and grid-compatible AC conversion with scalable configurations.

➀ MIT research shows AI-enabled eco-driving techniques can reduce intersection CO₂ emissions by 11-22% without impacting traffic flow, using simulations of 6,000+ U.S. intersections;

➀ A 10% adoption rate achieves 25-50% of maximum potential emission cuts, while optimizing speed limits at key intersections delivers 70% of benefits;

➀ The approach integrates deep reinforcement learning and aligns with EV adoption, offering scalable solutions for climate and public health goals.

➀ Cyient Semiconductors partners with GlobalFoundries as an authorized reseller of semiconductor manufacturing services, expanding access to advanced process technologies;

➁ The collaboration offers fabless companies end-to-end support including fabrication, design consultation, and testing to accelerate innovation in automotive, industrial, and medical sectors;

➂ The agreement strengthens GloFo's channel strategy and enhances Cyient's role in the global semiconductor supply chain.

➀ Industry 4.0 integrates IoT, AI, and robotics to enable flexible factories with software-controlled production, real-time analytics, and sustainability;

➁ Software-configurable hardware reduces costs by dynamically adapting sensors and I/O systems without physical modifications, enhancing operational efficiency;

➂ The smart manufacturing market is projected to grow from $210.2bn in 2024 to $348.2bn by 2030, driven by demand for scalability and adaptability in industries like automotive and process control.

➀ Vishay introduces IHDM-1107BBEV-2A/-3A powdered iron inductors for automotive applications, offering 30% higher current handling than ferrite solutions at 125°C;

➁ The inductors feature ultra-low DC resistance (down to 220μΩ), edge-wound conductors, and three customization options (bare copper/SMT/press fit), qualified to AEC-Q200;

➂ Designed for 48V-12V bidirectional converters and automotive systems, they maintain stable performance across temperatures up to 180°C with soft saturation characteristics.

➀ Semiconductor demand shifts toward automotive, industrial AI, and communication infrastructure, while consumer electronics (e.g., smartphones) show slow recovery;

➁ GlobalFoundries pivots manufacturing and IP capabilities to prioritize high-value segments like automotive, datacenters, and industrial computing;

➂ Strategic repositioning targets sustainable growth by capitalizing on automotive electrification and industrial AI applications amid market changes.