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We’ve certainly come a long way in the automotive industry since the first Model-T was produced in 1908. For decades, vehicular advancements were measured in horsepower, miles per gallon, torque, and other electro-mechanical attributes. And in many ways, they still are. However, with the exciting new world of connected automobiles in full swing, cars are just as likely to be gauged on their Wi-Fi capability as their fuel efficiency. Let’s review some connected automobile trends to watch for in 2020 and the coming decade.

In order to gain a solid understanding of the worldwide electronic components marketplace, one key segment offers unique insight: the microprocessor market. Microprocessor data allows a bird’s eye view of worldwide PC and smartphone demand, manufacturer supply chains, consumer preferences, and projected revenue growth for the entire worldwide economy – just to name a few critical factors. know We how important microprocessor market trends are for you and your business. With that in mind, we put together some key data points, market trends, and other indicators to keep an eye on for 2020 and the years ahead.

Infineon successfully acquires Cypress Semiconductor in a $10 Billion deal. Despite the concerns regarding the acquisition of Cypress, the U.S. National Security has approved the merger after a review.

APEC 2020 Cancelled: There was an APEC news release today cancelling the APEC conference in New Orleans. This was the right decision. Many companies and personnel had already decided to cancel before the announcement.

Notably, Qorvo makes a fiber to the premises (FTTP) radiofrequency (RF) amplifier, the TAT6254C, that can facilitate the deployment of ultra-high-speed home internet.

The 2010s are over. One of the most consequential decades in the history of supply chain management – particularly for electronic components – won’t soon be forgotten.

Vishay has been developing the IHLP series of power inductors since 2001. As such, the line now encompasses a wide range of components suitable for a host of different functions.

Littelfuse has developed a line of transient-voltage-suppression (TVS) diodes, the AQ series, that are suitable for use in next-generation automotive systems.

So what does AI’s brave new world have in store for 2020? Sourcengine’s AI parts and components consultants thinks the following trends will define AI well into the next decade.