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Monday, May 18, 2026

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Alpha and Omega Semiconductor unveils power controllers for Intel Panther Lake and Wildcat Lake

The AOZ71049QI and AOZ71149QI multiphase controllers support Intel's next-generation client platforms with autonomous phase management and flexible inductor configurations. The solution positions AOS as a core power-delivery supplier for Intel's 2026 mobile processor rollout across mainstream and value segments.

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Samsung Electronics resumes pay talks with South Korean union as strike threat looms

The negotiations mark a critical juncture for the chip giant as labor tensions escalate over compensation demands. A strike would disrupt Samsung's semiconductor production at a time when the company is competing intensely in memory chips and foundry services.

May 17·Reuters
Microchip Opens Tuscaloosa Hydrogen Maser Plant to Boost Production

The 15,000-square-foot facility manufactures the MHM-2020 Active Hydrogen Maser for scientific research, radio astronomy, and GPS ground stations. The expansion signals Microchip's commitment to atomic clock supply as demand grows from space agencies and precision timing infrastructure globally.

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