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AM Best Downgrades Credit Ratings of Members of Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Group

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) has been revised to stable from negative.

Key Points: 
  • The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) has been revised to stable from negative.
  • These companies are domiciled in Algona, IA and collectively called Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Group (PMIG or the group).
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings .
  • For information on the proper use of Best’s Credit Ratings, Best’s Performance Assessments, Best’s Preliminary Credit Assessments and AM Best press releases, please view Guide to Proper Use of Best’s Ratings & Assessments .

China and US Bolster Semiconductor Independence as Taiwan’s Foundry Capacity Share Projected to Decline to 41% by 2027, Says TrendForce

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

Meanwhile, Taiwan holds nearly 80% when it comes to EUV generation processes (such as 7nm and beyond).

Key Points: 
  • Meanwhile, Taiwan holds nearly 80% when it comes to EUV generation processes (such as 7nm and beyond).
  • 2027, the US’s share of advanced process capacity is expected to increase to 17%, although TSMC and Samsung will still account for over half of this capacity.
  • By 2027, China’s share in mature process capacity is expected to reach 39%, with room for further growth if equipment procurement proceeds smoothly.
  • Customers are also requiring global validation of production lines, even with long-term foundry partners, to enable flexible capacity adjustments.

NuVolta Qi2 MPP Module Global Debut

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Monday, December 18, 2023

NuVolta focuses on the research and development of wireless and wired fast charging technology.

Key Points: 
  • NuVolta focuses on the research and development of wireless and wired fast charging technology.
  • With the world's leading wireless charging technology, NuVolta quickly entered the fields of mobile phone, IoT and automobile, and has broken the charging power record 5 times.
  • With continuous innovation in process, design, packaging, power system architecture and product iteration, NuVolta has developed into a key supplier of smart phone fast charging chipsets.
  • Starting from wireless charging technology, NuVolta has developed 3 generations of wireless charging technology platform.

Silicon Mitus and Pico Semiconductor Partner to Develop Ultra-Small High-Frequency Silicon Capacitors

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Silicon Mitus worked in collaboration with Pico Semiconductor, Inc. (CEO Kim Yong-guk), a capacitor development company.

Key Points: 
  • Silicon Mitus worked in collaboration with Pico Semiconductor, Inc. (CEO Kim Yong-guk), a capacitor development company.
  • Silicon Mitus's ultra-small silicon capacitor is the result of its collaboration with Pico Semiconductor on analog semiconductor and cell manufacturing technology.
  • This invention allows one or two silicon capacitors to replace multiple multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCC).
  • A Silicon Mitus official said, "In silicon-based capacitors, it is difficult to process wafers because they are sensitive to the dynamics of the materials and structures used.

Lexar Introduces THOR OC DDR5 and DDR4 Desktop Memory Modules in the United States

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lexar® THOR OC DDR5 Desktop Memory

Key Points: 
  • On-die ECC and PMIC for improved stability, reliability, and efficiency
    Lexar, a leading global brand of flash memory solutions, is excited to announce THOR OC DDR5 Desktop Memory.
  • Lexar THOR OC DDR5 Desktop Memory delivers up to 6000MT/s* with timing as low as CL32 for a truly next-gen experience.
  • Lexar THOR OC DDR5 Desktop Memory's on-die Error Correction Code (ECC) offers improved stability and reliability while its on-board Power Management IC (PMIC) enhances power efficiency.
  • THOR OC DDR4 Memory is available in 16GB (2 x 8GB) and 32GB (2 x 16GB) modules at 3200MT/s.

Samsung Showcases Groundbreaking Logic Innovations at System LSI Tech Day 2023

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Friday, October 6, 2023

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, today unveiled its latest innovations in analog and logic semiconductor technologies and outlined its blueprint for upcoming technological advancements at its inaugural Samsung System LSI Tech Day 2023 event.

Key Points: 
  • Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, today unveiled its latest innovations in analog and logic semiconductor technologies and outlined its blueprint for upcoming technological advancements at its inaugural Samsung System LSI Tech Day 2023 event.
  • Attended by approximately 300 customers and partners at its Samsung Semiconductor U.S. headquarters, the event featured tech sessions led by Samsung executives, covering a wide range of topics from System LSI humanoids to AI and the company’s R&D endeavors in the U.S.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231005337007/en/
    Samsung President and Head of System LSI, John Park, delivers the opening keynote at Samsung's annual System LSI Tech Day.
  • Additionally, Samsung introduced a new AI tool designed for upcoming smartphones, demonstrating text-to-image AI generation using its Exynos 2400 reference board.

Lexar Unveils a New microSD Card and New Gaming Products at IFA 2023

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Saturday, September 2, 2023

BERLIN, Sept. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lexar, a leading global brand of flash memory solutions, is unveiling a variety of new products that are estimated to be launched in Q4 2023.

Key Points: 
  • BERLIN, Sept. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lexar, a leading global brand of flash memory solutions, is unveiling a variety of new products that are estimated to be launched in Q4 2023.
  • Designed for photography professionals and PC enthusiasts to accelerate their workflow, the expanded portfolio includes a new microSD™ card, internal SSDs, DRAM, and portable SSDs.
  • This card is also great for use with gaming devices, sports camcorders, tablets, or smartphones, and drones.
  • By leveraging its expertise to develop a variety of products, we are proud to offer the quality, performance, and reliability Lexar users expect.

Lexar Unveils a New microSD Card and New Gaming Products at IFA 2023

Retrieved on: 
Saturday, September 2, 2023

BERLIN, Sept. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lexar, a leading global brand of flash memory solutions, is unveiling a variety of new products that are estimated to be launched in Q4 2023.

Key Points: 
  • BERLIN, Sept. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lexar, a leading global brand of flash memory solutions, is unveiling a variety of new products that are estimated to be launched in Q4 2023.
  • Designed for photography professionals and PC enthusiasts to accelerate their workflow, the expanded portfolio includes a new microSD™ card, internal SSDs, DRAM, and portable SSDs.
  • This card is also great for use with gaming devices, sports camcorders, tablets, or smartphones, and drones.
  • By leveraging its expertise to develop a variety of products, we are proud to offer the quality, performance, and reliability Lexar users expect.

e-peas introduces first energy harvesting PMIC to handle two independent energy sources at the same time

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, August 29, 2023

LOUVAIN-LA-NEUVE, Belgium, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- e-peas, the leading supplier of energy harvesting ICs, today launched its first PMIC that can handle simultaneous inputs from two independent harvested energy sources.

Key Points: 
  • The new AEM13920 can maximize the energy harvested from any combination of two sources, including photovoltaic (PV) cells, a thermo-electric generator (TEG), RF energy harvester, or pulsed (kinetic) energy sources.
  • Before the introduction of the AEM13920, specialized PMICs have been optimized for a single type of energy harvester.
  • The flexible dual-source capability opens up interesting new design options for the use of energy harvesting in small electronics devices such as remote controls, PC peripherals, wireless sensors and more.
  • In these and other applications, the AEM13920 provides a complete power management solution which maximizes energy recovery from the source.

e-peas introduces first energy harvesting PMIC to handle two independent energy sources at the same time

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, August 29, 2023

LOUVAIN-LA-NEUVE, Belgium, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- e-peas, the leading supplier of energy harvesting ICs, today launched its first PMIC that can handle simultaneous inputs from two independent harvested energy sources.

Key Points: 
  • The new AEM13920 can maximize the energy harvested from any combination of two sources, including photovoltaic (PV) cells, a thermo-electric generator (TEG), RF energy harvester, or pulsed (kinetic) energy sources.
  • Before the introduction of the AEM13920, specialized PMICs have been optimized for a single type of energy harvester.
  • The flexible dual-source capability opens up interesting new design options for the use of energy harvesting in small electronics devices such as remote controls, PC peripherals, wireless sensors and more.
  • In these and other applications, the AEM13920 provides a complete power management solution which maximizes energy recovery from the source.