The first FPGA was introduced to the market by Xilinx in 1985. Since then, FPGAs have found their way into a wide range of applications, from high-performance computing and embedded digital processing to integrated circuit prototyping. They stand out for their reconfigurability and significant parallel processing capabilities. Written by Youssef Belgnaoui.

RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tags are used for asset recognition through digital encoding technology. These tags use an antenna, an electronic chip, or an integrated circuit to send and receive data. Written by Y. Belgnaoui.

Innovations in eco-friendly materials, closed-loop manufacturing, sustainable product design, and recycling systems offer a new vision for the future of electronics, writes K.A. Gerardino.

The semiconductor industry, just like any other field, is prone to undergoing periods of diversification and consolidation, whether through organic or inorganic growth – K.A. Gerardino.

VR and AR offer significant advantages in the design, testing, validation and production of electronic components and systems, says Milton D’Silva.

While the worst of the chip crisis appears to be over, the situation is not yet normal and supply constraints are expected to last till end 2024 - By Milton D'Silva.

Milton D'Silva talks about the present state of the silicon-based chips industry and the status of non silicon alternatives for semiconductors in future.

While the use of exoskeletons in industry is still at the lower end of the spectrum, there is growing awareness about the benefits of exoskeletons in industrial applications.

NH series linear guides from NSK are helping a manufacturer of motion platforms for semiconductor manufacturing to provide its customers with a solution that offers speed and precision beyond previous capabilities. Called TELICA, this technology-driven breakthrough from Switzerland-based ETEL S.A. - a specialist in the design and manufacture of motion systems for semiconductors - can benefit any application in this sector that requires a combination of high throughput and high accuracy.

The smart factory is still a work in progress, but the building blocks are already in place. A report.