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Creating the Industry’s High-Performance Computing Leader – AMD to Acquire Xilinx
On October 27, 2020, AMD and Xilinx announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for AMD to acquire Xilinx for $ 35 billion US dollars with a combined enterprise value of approximately $135 billion. The transaction has been unanimously approved by the AMD and Xilinx Boards of…
The Role of Analytical Solutions in Combating Coronavirus
It is hard to overstate the collective toll taken by the COVID-19 pandemic. The scope is staggering. In the United States alone, millions of people have been infected. Trillions of dollars have been spent to combat the virus and a large portion of the economy…
Start with Reliable Components to Produce Reliable Products
Uncertainty can be very stressful. Over these last few months, forecasting what tomorrow will look like has been a losing proposition. It’s worse for engineers. Engineers spend their entire careers figuring out how things will work to avoid surprises. Uncertainty is to be avoided at…
Nvidia’s Arm Deal Would Make It the Center of the Chip World
On Sep 13, 2020, NVIDIA and SoftBank Group Corp announced a definitive agreement under which NVIDIA will acquire Arm Limited from SBG in an all-stock transaction for $ 40 billion US dollars. Combining the two chipmakers would unite leaders in two big tech trends, artificial…
Experience the Power of SiliconExpert Data with These Limited Time Offers!
Check out the SiliconExpert Promotions running for the remainder of 2020! Today’s uncertain environment makes finding the best parts for your design more difficult than ever. SiliconExpert’s decades of experience with part manufacturers help remove doubt that you may have when choosing components. The SiliconExpert…
SiliconExpert and Zuken Deliver Critical Component Data for Small and Enterprise-Level Businesses
This week, we announced an integration with Zuken, a global CAD solution provider. Zuken’s eCADSTAR PCB Editor and CR-8000 use an embedded experience of SiliconExpert, called SiliconExpert CONNECT, to bring the latest component and parts information into the design tools. Design engineers using Zuken’s design…
Eliminating Component Data Silos – How to Enable a Company-Wide Component Data Platform
Every day, your products are designed, manufactured, and shipped to your customers. In the background, the electronic components that drive those products are playing a major part in your success or failure. From functionality, to cost, form factor, and delivery, choosing the right components upfront…
Strengthening Analog Semiconductor Leadership: Analog Devices Announces Acquisition of Maxim Integrated
On July 13, 2020, Analog Devices, Inc and Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. announced a definitive agreement under which ADI will acquire Maxim for $ 20.9 billion US dollars. With this all-stock transaction, the combined companies will be valued at over $ 68 billion US dollars….
Nanobiotechnology Driving In Roads for the Treatment of Viruses Including COVID-19
The introduction of Nanotechnology has truly been one of the biggest game-changers of this past decade. Nanotechnology is “the understanding and control of matter at the nanoscale, at dimensions between approximately 1 and 100 nanometers, where unique phenomena enable novel applications. Encompassing nanoscale science, engineering,…
Aiming to be a global leader in sensor solutions and photonics – ams acquires OSRAM
On July 9, 2020 ams AG, a leading worldwide supplier of high-performance sensor solutions announced the successful closing of their acquisition of OSRAM Licht AG (OSRAM). The deal has closed and offered price paid to all holders of the tendered shares.ams now holds 69% of…