Semikron

Semikron is an independent manufacturer of power semiconductor components.

Written by Ian Poole .
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19 April 2026

Fact of the day: It was on this day in 1965 that Moore\'s Law was first published in an article about the future of semiconductor components. At the time, Gordon Moore who wrote about it was the head of research and development for Fairchild Semiconductor and later he went on to co-found Intel.

Quote: It is a miracle that curiosity survives formal education. Albert Einstein

Point to ponder: A lightning bolt superheats the air around it to about 30 000 degrees Celcius - which is five times hotter than the sun.

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