News

You are here:
Are Semiconductors the New Oil?

Semiconductors, the tiny electronic components that power our devices, have become increasingly important in the modern world. In many ways, they can be considered the “new oil” of the global economy. Just as oil has been a vital resource for powering transportation and industry, semiconductors are essential for powering the technology that drives our economy.…

Read article
Infographic: Microprocessors

The microprocessor revolutionized the world as we know it. Dating back to the early 1900s, the advent of microprocessors had a tremendous impact on industries from computing and gaming to engineering and telecommunications. Microprocessors began as 4 bit devices, such as Intel’s 4004, but gradually evolved over time into increasingly complex and powerful 8 bit,…

Read article
Semiconductor Industry Gets a Boost From North America 

Mexico, the United States, and Canada have recently announced a joint effort to strengthen the semiconductor industry in North America. This effort will benefit all three countries, as well as the world by providing a secure supply of semiconductors for global markets. Hereā€™s what you need to know about this new initiative.  What is Being…

Read article
Rapid Silicon’s $30 Million Investment to Accelerate FPGA Software

Rapid Silicon, a leading provider of open-source FPGA software and hardware, recently announced a $30 million investment to accelerate the rollout of its end-to-end open source FPGA software and entry level hardware. This investment will help the company expand its reach and secure larger projects as it provides comprehensive solutions for both software and hardware…

Read article
Infographic: A Brief History of Electronics from the 1900s

Semiconductors were first discovered in the 19th century, and since then, they have rapidly grown in significance to technology. They have paved the way for electronics and technology to advance towards higher levels of complexity by significantly changing how electricity works. The development of semiconductor technology in the late 1900s sparked a wave of innovation in…

Read article