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January 2026

OmniOn Power Introduces ProLynx II DC/DC Converters for Demanding Industrial Applications

To meet the growing power demands of industrial, robotics, automation, avionics, military, and medical applications, OmniOn Power has introduced its new ProLynx II point-of-load (POL) DC/DC converters. Available in 150-watt (W) ATXW150WX43-SRDZ and 250W ATXW250WX43-SRDZ versions, the ProLynx II

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Date:

01/30/2026

Microchip Introduces 600V Gate Driver Family for High-Voltage Power Management Applications

To meet the demanding needs of high-voltage power management applications, Microchip Technology announces the introduction of its 600V Gate Driver portfolio, featuring 12 devices available in half-bridge, high-side/low-side and 3-phase driver configurations. Building on Microchip’s pow

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Date:

01/21/2026

Littelfuse Expands Magnetic Sensor Portfolio with Ultra-Low-Power Omnipolar TMR Switches

Littelfuse, Inc. announced the launch of two next-generation omnipolar magnetic switches, the LF21173TMR and LF21177TMR. These devices combine Tunneling Magnetoresistance (TMR) and CMOS technologies in a compact LGA4 package, providing ultra-low power consumption, ex

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Date:

01/15/2026

Sri Maddipati, Consumers Energy's president of electric supply

Consumers Energy Starts Operating Muskegon Solar, Helping Meet Michigan's Energy Needs

Consumers Energy today announced the start of operations for Muskegon Solar, its largest solar project to help power Michigan. Muskegon Solar sits on 1,900 acres at the Muskegon Resource Recovery Center, generating 250 megawatts of electricity – enough to power about 40,000 homes and businesses. Construct

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Date:

01/05/2026

Chris Goodall, President of Trusted Positioning, TDK

TDK Launches STRIDE, a Low-Power, Real-Time Positioning Software for Wearables and IoT

TDK Corporation announces Trusted Positioning STRIDE, an embedded Pedestrian Dead Reckoning (PDR) software solution engineered specifically for wearables - including smart watches, head-mounted devices, glasses, and compact sensors. As OEMs push for more intelligent, context-aware wearable experiences, STRIDE pr

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Date:

01/05/2026

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Figure 1: Design V diagram showing the connection between simulation and physical test

In an Age of Simulation, Physical Test Still Drives Automotive Trust

Selene van der Walt, Emerson

It’s no secret that automotive test teams are under increased pressure to push the bounds of innovation, move faster than ever, and maintain quality and consumer trust -- all while keeping budgets low. The increased prevalence of simulation and model-based test engineering in the past years has been a mu

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Date:

01/01/2026