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    May 2024
    Cinch Connectivity Launches QPS Terminations for Deep Space Exploration

    Cinch Connectivity Launches QPS Terminations for Deep Space Exploration

    Cinch Connectivity Launches QPS Terminations for Deep Space Exploration
    ­Cinch Connectivity Solutions announced it’s now stocking Qualified Parts for Space (QPS) Terminations by Midwest Microwave Solutions. Midwest Microwave offers space-qualified SMA terminations designed to meet space and military industry standards and are suitable for high-grade satellites, deep space exp
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    Date:
    05/30/2024
    Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Introduces Industry's Lowest Quiescent Power Multiphase Vcore Solution for Computing Systems

    Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Introduces Industry's Lowest Quiescent Power Multiphase Vcore Solution for Computing Systems

    Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Introduces Industry's Lowest Quiescent Power Multiphase Vcore Solution for Computing Systems
    ­Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited announced the release of the AOZ71137QI, a 3 rail, 7-phase controller engineered as a multiphase core voltage (Vcore) power management system solution. Delivering the industry’s lowest quiescent power in a multiphase controller, the AOZ71137 is designed to me
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    05/30/2024
    PSDCast – Dealing with Grid Strain

    Henrik Mannesson, the general manager of Grid Infrastructure at Texas Instruments

    PSDCast – Dealing with Grid Strain
    ­As the world moves away from fossil fuels and rushes headlong towards electrification, we’ll have to solve a number of problems. One of them, of course, is fixing our collective range anxiety. But equally as important is dealing with the increased strain on the grid. The simple fact is that the grid wasn’t de
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    Date:
    05/30/2024
    Microchip Adds 12 Products to its Wireless Portfolio that Further Reduce Barriers to Bluetooth Integration for Designers at Every Skill Level

    Microchip Adds 12 Products to its Wireless Portfolio that Further Reduce Barriers to Bluetooth Integration for Designers at Every Skill Level

    Microchip Adds 12 Products to its Wireless Portfolio that Further Reduce Barriers to Bluetooth Integration for Designers at Every Skill Level
    ­System designers face many barriers when adding Bluetooth® functionality to their products, from skill and resource limitations to budget constraints to time-to-market pressures to challenging performance and integration requirements. Microchip Technology has expanded its Bluetooth Low Energy portfolio wi
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    Date:
    05/30/2024
    TDK Launches Environmentally Sustainable Radio Wave Absorbers Using Biomass Materialigners at Every Skill Level

    TDK Launches Environmentally Sustainable Radio Wave Absorbers Using Biomass Materialigners at Every Skill Level

    TDK Launches Environmentally Sustainable Radio Wave Absorbers Using Biomass Materialigners at Every Skill Level
    ­TDK Corporation announces its new radio wave absorber IS-BP series, containing more than 25 wt% of biomass material, making it an environmentally sustainable option that enables CO₂ reduction. Mass production started in April 2024.  Microwave anechoic chambers are used to evaluate antennas and wirel
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    Date:
    05/30/2024
    Authorized Distributor Mouser Electronics Offers Wide Range of MEAN WELL Power Solutions

    Authorized Distributor Mouser Electronics Offers Wide Range of MEAN WELL Power Solutions

    Authorized Distributor Mouser Electronics Offers Wide Range of MEAN WELL Power Solutions
    ­Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest electronic components and industrial automation products, is an authorized global distributor of solutions from MEAN WELL, a leading global standard power supply manufacturer. Mouser offers a comprehensive portfolio of MEAN WELL's pow
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    05/29/2024
    InnoSwitch4-QR Slashes Component Count in High Efficiency Flyback Designs Up to 220 W

    InnoSwitch4-QR Slashes Component Count in High Efficiency Flyback Designs Up to 220 W

    InnoSwitch4-QR Slashes Component Count in High Efficiency Flyback Designs Up to 220 W
    ­Power Integrations has recently announced the InnoSwitch4-QR family of high-frequency, quasi-resonant flyback switcher ICs, designed for compact chargers and adapters up to 220 W. These highly integrated devices minimize transformer size and offer high power density without the need for heatsinks. Two design ex
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    Date:
    05/29/2024
    Power Relays Line Adds Over 300 New SKUs

    Power Relays Line Adds Over 300 New SKUs

    Power Relays Line Adds Over 300 New SKUs
    ­CUI Devices’ Relays Group announced the expansion of its line of power relays with the addition of over 300 new SKUs. Ideal for high-level current switching in a range of industrial applications, measurement and control equipment, and safety systems, CUI Devices’ power relays offer ma
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    05/29/2024
    ArcLight and Elevate Announce New York City's Largest Battery Storage Project To Date

    Eric Cherniss, Head of Development at Elevate Renewables

    ArcLight and Elevate Announce New York City's Largest Battery Storage Project To Date
    ­ArcLight Capital Partners (“ArcLight”) and Elevate Renewables (“Elevate”), a leading battery storage developer, today announced a milestone battery storage infrastructure project at the Arthur Kill Power Station in Staten Island, NY. The 15 MW/60 MWh distribution-level project will he
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    05/29/2024
    ThinkLabs AI, Inc. Launches and Secures $5M Seed Investment to Develop Technology to Transform Critical Grid Operations

    ThinkLabs AI, Inc. Launches and Secures $5M Seed Investment to Develop Technology to Transform Critical Grid Operations

    ThinkLabs AI, Inc. Launches and Secures $5M Seed Investment to Develop Technology to Transform Critical Grid Operations
    ­ThinkLabs AI, Inc. (ThinkLabs), a new startup focused on developing technology to help enhance grid planning through a combination of intelligent automation and AI, announced its launch from GE Vernova and $5M seed investment co-led by Powerhouse Ventures and Active Impact Investments, with pa
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    05/29/2024
    Qorvo Unveils Industry's Highest Gain Pre-Driver for 5G mMIMO

    Qorvo Unveils Industry's Highest Gain Pre-Driver for 5G mMIMO

    Qorvo Unveils Industry's Highest Gain Pre-Driver for 5G mMIMO
    ­Qorvo announced the industry’s highest gain pre-driver providing 39dB gain at 3.5 GHz and achieving a peak power of +29dBm. This new massive MIMO (mMIMO) pre-driver demonstrates Qorvo's commitment to advancing 5G technology and further strengthens its position as a leader in cellular infrastructure. The QPA9822 is a wideband
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    05/29/2024
    Infineon Announces Next-Generation CoolGaN Transistor Families Built on 8-inch Foundry Processes

    Infineon’s two new generations of high voltage (HV) and medium voltage (MV) CoolGaN™ devices enable customers to use GaN in voltage classes from 40 V to 700 V in a broader array of applications.

    Infineon Announces Next-Generation CoolGaN Transistor Families Built on 8-inch Foundry Processes
    ­Infineon Technologies AG announces two new generations of high voltage (HV) and medium voltage (MV) CoolGaN devices which now enable customers to use Gallium Nitride (GaN) in voltage classes from 40 V to 700 V in a broader array of applications that help drive digitalization and decarbonization. These tw
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    05/29/2024
    Nano Dimension Is Partnering with Esko and Fiery to Provide an End-To-End Industry 4.0 Solution

    Joël Depernet, President of Esko

    Nano Dimension Is Partnering with Esko and Fiery to Provide an End-To-End Industry 4.0 Solution
    ­Nano Dimension Ltd. (“Nano Dimension”, “NANO” or the “Company”), a leading supplier of Additively Manufactured Electronics (“AME”) and multi-dimensional polymer, metal & ceramic Additive Manufacturing (“AM”) 3D printing solutions, today announced it is partnering with Esko-Graphics BV
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    Date:
    05/28/2024
    UK Grid Poses the Biggest Challenge for Renewable Energy Developers

    UK grid poses the biggest challenge for renewable energy developers

    UK Grid Poses the Biggest Challenge for Renewable Energy Developers
    ­Hitting net zero emissions by 2050 is a formidable goal, but for many developers in the energy sector, one challenge looms larger than most: the UK’s archaic power grid. This key insight emerged from Vattenfall IDNO’s recent networking seminar in London, where 95% of the 20 developers highlighted grid-related is
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    Date:
    05/28/2024
    Mouser Now Stocking TE Connectivity / Measurement Specialties MS5849 Pressure Sensor, Offering Long-Term Stability for Liquid Measurement Applications

    Mouser Now Stocking TE Connectivity / Measurement Specialties MS5849 Pressure Sensor, Offering Long-Term Stability for Liquid Measurement Applications

    Mouser Now Stocking TE Connectivity / Measurement Specialties MS5849 Pressure Sensor, Offering Long-Term Stability for Liquid Measurement Applications
    ­Mouser Electronics, Inc., the industry's leading New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor with the widest selection of semiconductors and electronic components™, is now stocking the MS5849 board mount pressure sensor from TE Connectivity / Measurement Specialties. Designed to deliver precise digi
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    Date:
    05/28/2024
    Würth Elektronik Expands its Range of Power Inductors

    Würth Elektronik Expands its Range of Power Inductors

    Würth Elektronik Expands its Range of Power Inductors
    ­In addition to Würth Elektronik’s five existing package sizes of WE-XHMI SMT power inductors there are now eight new packages. These compact yet extremely efficient inductors feature high current capacity up to 56 A saturation current and the ability to handle high transient current spikes. This ma
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    Date:
    05/28/2024
    Energy Startup Eneryield Secures Seed Funding from ABB and Chalmers Ventures

    The Eneryield team

    Energy Startup Eneryield Secures Seed Funding from ABB and Chalmers Ventures
    ­Chalmers Ventures portfolio company Eneryield has successfully closed a seed funding round with investment from technology leaders in electrification and automation, ABB and Chalmers Ventures. Developed following a decade of research at Chalmers University of Technology and spun out in 2019, Eneryield offers a
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    Date:
    05/28/2024
    Infineon Unveils CoolSiC MOSFETs 400 V, Redefining Power Density and Efficiency in AI Server Power Supplies

    Infineon’s launches the industry’s first CoolSiC™ 400 V MOSFETs, specially developed for use in the AC/DC stage of AI servers.

    Infineon Unveils CoolSiC MOSFETs 400 V, Redefining Power Density and Efficiency in AI Server Power Supplies
    ­With the increasing power requirements of Artificial Intelligence (AI) processors, server power supplies (PSUs) must deliver more and more power without exceeding the defined dimensions of the server racks. This is driven by a surge in energy demand of high-level GPUs, which could consume 2 kW and more per ch
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    Date:
    05/28/2024
    Weebit Nano and Efabless Collaborate to Enable Easy, Affordable Prototyping of Innovative SoC Designs

    Coby Hanoch, CEO of Weebit Nano

    Weebit Nano and Efabless Collaborate to Enable Easy, Affordable Prototyping of Innovative SoC Designs
    ­Weebit Nano Limited and Efabless Corporation announce their collaboration to enable fast and easy prototyping of intelligent devices using Weebit’s technology. Under this agreement, Efabless chipIgnite customers have access to Weebit’s Resistive RAM (ReRAM) IP, an innovative non-volatile me
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    Date:
    05/24/2024
    Infineon Announces Roadmap for State-of-the-Art and Energy-Efficient Power Supply Units in AI Data Centers

    Adam White, Division President Power & Sensor Systems, Infineon

    Infineon Announces Roadmap for State-of-the-Art and Energy-Efficient Power Supply Units in AI Data Centers
    ­The influence of artificial intelligence (AI) is driving up the energy demand of data centers across the globe. This growing demand underscores the need for efficient and reliable energy supply for servers. Today, Infineon Technologies AG opens a new chapter in the energy supply domain for AI systems and unveils a
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    Date:
    05/24/2024
    UVA Data Science Professor Receives NSF Grant to Explore how Generative AI can Generate K-12 Test Questions

    UVA Data Science Professor Receives NSF Grant to Explore how Generative AI can Generate K-12 Test Questions

    UVA Data Science Professor Receives NSF Grant to Explore how Generative AI can Generate K-12 Test Questions
    UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF DATA SCIENCE

    ­Societal understanding of how artificial intelligence will transform education in the years ahead remains in its early stages, but a newly funded project from researchers at the University of Virginia may shed light on one key area: Can generative AI tools be used to develop high-quality test items for K-12 sc
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    05/24/2024
    Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Introduces Innovatively Designed, Space-Saving Half-Bridge MOSFET for DC-DC Applications

    Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Introduces Innovatively Designed, Space-Saving Half-Bridge MOSFET for DC-DC Applications

    Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Introduces Innovatively Designed, Space-Saving Half-Bridge MOSFET for DC-DC Applications
    Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) introduced its AONG36322XS PairFET designed for space-constrained DC-DC applications.  The new AONG36322 features two 30V MOSFETs in a half-bridge configuration where the high-side and the low-side MOSFETs are in an asymmetric DFN3.5x5 XSPairFET package.  Th
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    Date:
    05/24/2024
    OmniOn Power Improves Remote Power Systems Access and Security with RADIUS Client Module Addition

    OmniOn Power Improves Remote Power Systems Access and Security with RADIUS Client Module Addition

    OmniOn Power Improves Remote Power Systems Access and Security with RADIUS Client Module Addition
    ­Addressing the growing need for secure, remote access to infrastructure, OmniOn Power™ has developed a RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) Client module for its DC power systems. The addition of RADIUS Client modules to OmniOn’s power systems allows for the centralized management of
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    Date:
    05/24/2024
    Miniature Connector from Hirose Offers Blind-Mate Panel Mounting

    Miniature Connector from Hirose Offers Blind-Mate Panel Mounting

    Miniature Connector from Hirose Offers Blind-Mate Panel Mounting
    ­Hirose has expanded its miniature connector offering to include a version with blind mating ability. Constructed with self-aligning elements, the HR34P Series panel mount connector guides itself into the correct mating position. Commonly used for rack-to-panel connectivity in base stations, industrial ma
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    05/24/2024
    Moxa USB-IF Certified Hubs Offer Seamless Compatibility Among Wider Range of Industrial Devices

    Moxa USB-IF Certified Hubs Offer Seamless Compatibility Among Wider Range of Industrial Devices

    Moxa USB-IF Certified Hubs Offer Seamless Compatibility Among Wider Range of Industrial Devices
    ­Moxa Inc., a global leader in industrial communications and networks, is now offering the world’s first industrial USB Hubs certified by the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF). With USB 3.2 Gen 1 SuperSpeed 5 Gbps data transmission rates through every port, the new UPort USB 3.2 Series hubs deliver ten times th
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    Date:
    05/24/2024
    Quantum Photonic Technologies Set to be More Reliable with new Interferometer

    Researchers Jihua Zhang and Jinyong Ma

    Quantum Photonic Technologies Set to be More Reliable with new Interferometer
    ARC CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR TRANSFORMATIVE META-OPTICAL SYSTEMS

    ­An increasing number of emerging quantum applications operate using optical technologies. Essentially, photons carry information at the speed of light and over long distances, making them good candidates for fast and secure communications and quantum computing. Many of these applications require photons that ar
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    Date:
    05/23/2024
    How a Landscape Intervention Method can be used to Address Inequalities in Electronic Waste Treatment Process?

    Landscape intervention strategies for farmlands, rivers, and urban construction areas of the study site. The dashed lines indicate the connections between the interventions.

    How a Landscape Intervention Method can be used to Address Inequalities in Electronic Waste Treatment Process?
    HIGHER EDUCATION PRESS

    ­The rapid development of electronic technology has resulted in the annual phase-out of a large amount of waste electrical and electronic equipment, known as “e-waste,” especially in developed countries. In the context of economic globalization, the lack of relevant environmental laws and policies in developing co
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    Date:
    05/23/2024
    GaN System-in-Package Targets Rapid Consumer Device Charging

    GaN System-in-Package Targets Rapid Consumer Device Charging

    GaN System-in-Package Targets Rapid Consumer Device Charging
    ­Wise-integration and Leadtrend Technology Corporation announced the release of a GaN system-in-package (SiP) supporting consumer electronics applications. Their collaboration’s targeted application is a 65-watt USB PD adapter for high-speed charging of smartphones, laptops and other
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    Date:
    05/22/2024
    Siemens Simplifies Development of AI Accelerators for Advanced System-on-Chip Designs with Catapult AI NN

    Siemens Simplifies Development of AI Accelerators for Advanced System-on-Chip Designs with Catapult AI NN

    Siemens Simplifies Development of AI Accelerators for Advanced System-on-Chip Designs with Catapult AI NN
    ­Siemens Digital Industries Software announced Catapult™ AI NN software for High-Level Synthesis (HLS) of neural network accelerators on Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) and System-on-a-chip (SoCs). Catapult AI NN is a complete solution that starts with a neural network description from an AI
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    Date:
    05/21/2024
    Power Integrations Launches Single-Board Plug-and-Play Gate Drivers for 1.2 kV to 2.3 kV

    Power Integrations Launches Single-Board Plug-and-Play Gate Drivers for 1.2 kV to 2.3 kV "New Dual" IGBT Modules

    Power Integrations Launches Single-Board Plug-and-Play Gate Drivers for 1.2 kV to 2.3 kV "New Dual" IGBT Modules
    ­Power Integrations announced the launch of the SCALE-iFlex™ XLT family of dual-channel plug-and-play gate drivers for operation of single LV100 (Mitsubishi), XHP™ 2 (Infineon), HPnC (Fuji Electric) and equivalent semiconductor modules up to 2300 V blocking voltage for wind, energy storage an
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    Date:
    05/21/2024
    PX5 Brings Advanced Storage Solutions to Embedded Systems

    PX5 Brings Advanced Storage Solutions to Embedded Systems

    PX5 Brings Advanced Storage Solutions to Embedded Systems
    ­PX5 announced the addition of the PX5 FILE FAT-compatible embedded file system. Developers can leverage PX5 FILE for real-time storage across any physical medium, e.g., RAM, FLASH, and SD cards. PX5 FILE supports the industry-standard FAT (File Allocation Table) file system format, enabling application data to
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    Date:
    05/21/2024
    AI SoCs for Fleet Dash Cams and Vehicle Gateways Enable Vision Language Models and Transformer Networks Without Fan Cooling

    AI SoCs for Fleet Dash Cams and Vehicle Gateways Enable Vision Language Models and Transformer Networks Without Fan Cooling

    AI SoCs for Fleet Dash Cams and Vehicle Gateways Enable Vision Language Models and Transformer Networks Without Fan Cooling
    ­Ambarella, Inc. announced during AutoSens USA, the latest generation of its AI systems-on-chip (SoCs) for in-vehicle fleet telematics systems. Ideal for AI dash cams integrating front-facing ADAS and driver monitoring systems (DMS), the new CV75AX provides up to 2x the AI performance over Am
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    Date:
    05/21/2024
    Nexperia's Premier SiC MOSFETs now Come in the Increasingly Popular D2PAK-7

    Nexperia's Premier SiC MOSFETs now Come in the Increasingly Popular D2PAK-7

    Nexperia's Premier SiC MOSFETs now Come in the Increasingly Popular D2PAK-7
    ­Nexperia announced that it is now offering its industry leading 1200 V silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs in D2PAK-7 surface mount device (SMD) packaging, with a choice of 30, 40, 60, and 80 mΩ RDSon values. This announcement follows on from Nexperia’s late-2023 release of two discrete SiC MOSF
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    Date:
    05/21/2024
    Carbon-Capture Batteries Developed to Store Renewable Energy, Help Climate

    The Na-CO2 battery developed at ORNL, consisting of two electrodes in a saltwater solution, pulls atmospheric carbon dioxide into its electrochemical reaction, and releases only valuable biproducts.

    Carbon-Capture Batteries Developed to Store Renewable Energy, Help Climate
    DOE/OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY

    ­Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory are developing battery technologies to fight climate change in two ways, by expanding the use of renewable energy and capturing airborne carbon dioxide.  This type of battery stores the renewable energy generated by solar panels or
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    Date:
    05/17/2024
    CUI Devices Introduces Memory Card Connectors Line to Connectors Portfolio

    CUI Devices Introduces Memory Card Connectors Line to Connectors Portfolio

    CUI Devices Introduces Memory Card Connectors Line to Connectors Portfolio
    ­CUI Devices’ Interconnect Group announced the addition of memory card connectors to its connectors product portfolio. Available in a variety of SD and microSD card connectors as well as SIM, micro-SIM, nano-SIM, and smart card connector types, CUI Devices’ memory card connectors of
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    Date:
    05/17/2024
    Cree LED Redefines Light Output and Optical Performance for Portable Lighting

    Cree LED Redefines Light Output and Optical Performance for Portable Lighting

    Cree LED Redefines Light Output and Optical Performance for Portable Lighting
    ­Cree LED announced the new XLamp® XFL LED family, comprised of three LEDs designed for maximum performance in flashlights and other portable lighting applications. The brightest XFL LED, XFL10K, produces up to 20,000 lumens—over three times the light output of an automobile’s high-beam headlights—in a
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    Date:
    05/17/2024
    Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Introduces Ultra-Low Capacitance TVS Diode Series

    Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Introduces Ultra-Low Capacitance TVS Diode Series

    Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Introduces Ultra-Low Capacitance TVS Diode Series
    ­Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) introduced its AOZ8S205BLS Series transient voltage suppressor (TVS) diodes. These ultra-low capacitance TVS diodes are designed to meet the increasing ESD protection needs in today’s sensitive high-speed line and antenna-based applications. AOZ8S205BLS is en
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    Date:
    05/17/2024
    Dataforth MAQ 20 Modules Receive UL Certificate of Compliance for Use in Hazardous Locations

    Georg Haubner, VP Sales & Marketing, Dataforth

    Dataforth MAQ 20 Modules Receive UL Certificate of Compliance for Use in Hazardous Locations
    ­Dataforth Corporation’s MAQ®20 Data Acquisition System has received the UL Certificate of Compliance for use in Hazardous Locations. The equipment includes 31 MAQ®20 modules and four system backbones. Since its introduction, the MAQ®20 Industrial Data Acquisition and Control System has proven itself to
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    Date:
    05/17/2024
    Würth Elektronik Publishes its Reference Book on DC/DC Converters

    Würth Elektronik shares expert knowledge: DC/DC Converter Handbook

    Würth Elektronik Publishes its Reference Book on DC/DC Converters
    ­Würth Elektronik launches another reference book for power supply engineers: “DC/DC Converter Handbook – SMPS topologies from an EMC point of view”. It was unveiled at the prestigious power electronics conference APEC 2024 (IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition) in California at the end
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    Date:
    05/16/2024
    Taiwan Semiconductor Introduces a New Series of Ultra-Low Bias Current / High-Efficiency Zener Diodes

    Taiwan Semiconductor Introduces a New Series of Ultra-Low Bias Current /
    High-Efficiency Zener Diodes

    Taiwan Semiconductor Introduces a New Series of Ultra-Low Bias Current / High-Efficiency Zener Diodes
    ­Taiwan Semiconductor announces its new series of Zener diodes with a selection of devices providing regulated voltages from 1.8VDC to 39VDC, all with ultra-low bias current (IZT) of 50µA and maximum power dissipation (PD) of 500mW. These devices are ideal for applications where exceptionally low bi
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    Date:
    05/16/2024
    Infineon Presents XENSIV TLE49SR Angle Sensor Family with Outstanding Stray Field Robustness

    The XENSIV™ TLE49SR angle sensor family from Infineon offers exceptional stray field immunity, high accuracy, and meets ISO11452-8 level IV requirements for car hybridization and electrification.

    Infineon Presents XENSIV TLE49SR Angle Sensor Family with Outstanding Stray Field Robustness
    ­Infineon Technologies AG introduces the new XENSIV™ TLE49SR angle sensor family, which combines excellent stray field immunity with high accuracy. The sensors are ideal for applications of safety-critical automotive chassis systems such as electric power steering and vehicle height leveling. All products
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    Date:
    05/16/2024
    Battery Storage Market Remains Robust in Q1, with Multiple Emerging Markets Blooming

    Battery Storage Market Remains Robust in Q1, with Multiple Emerging Markets Blooming

    Battery Storage Market Remains Robust in Q1, with Multiple Emerging Markets Blooming
    ­The global energy storage market remained robust in Q1 2024, with increasing deployments in emerging markets and an acceleration in announcements of 100-megawatt-scale projects. Several countries announced or started construction of their largest ever battery energy storage system (BESS) projects to date. Fo
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    Date:
    05/16/2024
    Microchip Expands its Radiation-Tolerant Microcontroller Portfolio with the 32-bit SAMD21RT Arm Cortex-M0+ Based MCU for the Aerospace and Defense Market

    Microchip Expands its Radiation-Tolerant Microcontroller Portfolio with the 32-bit SAMD21RT Arm Cortex-M0+ Based MCU for the Aerospace and Defense Market

    Microchip Expands its Radiation-Tolerant Microcontroller Portfolio with the 32-bit SAMD21RT Arm Cortex-M0+ Based MCU for the Aerospace and Defense Market
    ­Space exploration is experiencing a resurgence with exciting new missions like the highly anticipated Artemis II mission, the recent successful lunar landing missions such as JAXA SLIM and Chandaaryan-3, and New Space deployments in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). Designers require electronic components that meet stringent ra
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    Date:
    05/16/2024
    Wind Farms can Offset Their Emissions Within Two Years, New Study Shows

    Wind Farms can Offset Their Emissions Within Two Years, New Study Shows

    Wind Farms can Offset Their Emissions Within Two Years, New Study Shows
    TAYLOR & FRANCIS GROUP

    ­After spinning for under two years, a wind farm can offset the carbon emissions generated across its entire 30-year lifespan, when compared to thermal power plants. That’s according to a new peer-reviewed study published in the Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand – which also shows wit
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    Date:
    05/16/2024
    Ultra-High-Q Free Space Coupling to Microtoroid Resonators

    a, An objective lens is used to couple free space light (red beam) into the microtoroid. The resonant scatter light is collected at the opposite edge as indicated by the orange beam. b, Scanning electron micrograph of a microtoroid resonator (SEM image).

    Ultra-High-Q Free Space Coupling to Microtoroid Resonators
    LIGHT PUBLISHING CENTER, CHANGCHUN INSTITUTE OF OPTICS, FINE MECHANICS AND PHYSICS, CAS

    ­Rapid and sensitive label-free sensors are needed for many biochemical applications including early diagnostics and prognostics, monitoring food and water quality, chemical threat sensing, and early detection of hazardous gases. Whispering gallery mode (WGM) microtoroid optical resonators are one of the most se
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    Date:
    05/16/2024
    Researchers Unlock Vital Insights into Metal-Nitrogen-Carbon Catalysts' Reaction Mechanism

    Determination of the potential of zero charge (PZC) in M-N-C catalysts using an explicit solvation model.

    Researchers Unlock Vital Insights into Metal-Nitrogen-Carbon Catalysts' Reaction Mechanism
    ADVANCED INSTITUTE FOR MATERIALS RESEARCH (AIMR), TOHOKU UNIVERSITY

    ­A team of researchers has made significant strides in understanding metal-nitrogen-carbon (M-N-C) catalysts, offering alternatives to expensive platinum-group-metal (PGM) catalysts and a pathway to a greener future. Details of their findings were published in the Journal of Materials Chemistry A on May 1,
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    Date:
    05/16/2024
    TDK Introduces new Ultra-Thin, Lightweight Permalloy Film Sheets to Shield Low Frequency Band Noise

    TDK Introduces new Ultra-Thin, Lightweight Permalloy Film Sheets to Shield Low Frequency Band Noise

    TDK Introduces new Ultra-Thin, Lightweight Permalloy Film Sheets to Shield Low Frequency Band Noise
    ­TDK Corporation extended its Flexield family of permalloy thin film sheets with the new IPM01 series, which features high-permeability and high loss in a lightweight and 0.006 mm ultra-thin design. This new material effectively shields low-frequency band noise, which is becoming a growing issue in electric ve
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    Date:
    05/16/2024
    Advantest Unveils New Ultra-High-Current Power Supply for V93000 EXA Scale SoC Test System

    Advantest Unveils New Ultra-High-Current Power Supply for V93000 EXA Scale SoC Test System

    Advantest Unveils New Ultra-High-Current Power Supply for V93000 EXA Scale SoC Test System
    ­Leading semiconductor test equipment supplier Advantest Corporation announced the newest addition to its portfolio of power supplies for the V93000 EXA Scale SoC test platform. The DC Scale XHC32 power supply offers 32 channels with an unprecedented single-instrument total current of up to 640A, enabling the ca
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    Date:
    05/16/2024
    Charging Robotics and Make My Day to Deploy AI-based EV Charging Management System

    Hovav Gilan, CEO of Charging Robotics

    Charging Robotics and Make My Day to Deploy AI-based EV Charging Management System
    ­Charging Robotics, Inc., announces that as part of its collaboration with Make My Day Ltd., a market leader in the field of EV fleet management for minimizing EV (electric vehicle) battery consumption, the two companies reached the final stages of development of their software for EV charging management in au
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    Date:
    05/15/2024
    Würth Elektronik in United States Embarks on New Milestone with State-of-the-Art Headquarters

    New 70,000-square-foot headquarters: commitment to innovation and grow in the electronics industry

    Würth Elektronik in United States Embarks on New Milestone with State-of-the-Art Headquarters
    ­Würth Elektronik in the United States, a leading manufacturer of electronic and electromechanical components as well as custom magnetics, has announced the commencement of construction on a new 70,000-square-foot headquarters. This new facility underscores the company’s commitment to innovation and grow in
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    Date:
    05/15/2024
    Murata's New LCT Redefines Power Supply Noise Suppression, Reducing Component Count and Costs

    Murata's New LCT Redefines Power Supply Noise Suppression, Reducing Component Count and Costs

    Murata's New LCT Redefines Power Supply Noise Suppression, Reducing Component Count and Costs
    ­Murata unveils a significant advancement in the realm of electronic components with the launch of its innovative L Cancel Transformer (LCT). This remarkable product is the first of its kind and can neutralize the equivalent series inductance (ESL) of a capacitor, optimizing its noise-reducing capabilities. Ut
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    Date:
    05/14/2024
    FCL Components Releases Compact, Lightweight, Higher-Voltage DC Switching Relay for Power and Automotive Applications

    FCL Components Releases Compact, Lightweight, Higher-Voltage DC Switching Relay for Power and Automotive Applications

    FCL Components Releases Compact, Lightweight, Higher-Voltage DC Switching Relay for Power and Automotive Applications
    ­FCL Components America, Inc. introduced the FTR-E1-HC, a lightweight, 60A 400VDC higher voltage switching relay ideal for both power and automotive applications. With no specific polarity requirement for the connection of load terminals, and a low power consumption of approximately 1.2W at rated coil volt
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    Date:
    05/14/2024
    STMicroelectronics Reveals Automotive-Grade Inertial Modules for Cost-Effective Functional-Safety Applications up to ASIL B

    STMicroelectronics Reveals Automotive-Grade Inertial Modules for Cost-Effective Functional-Safety Applications up to ASIL B

    STMicroelectronics Reveals Automotive-Grade Inertial Modules for Cost-Effective Functional-Safety Applications up to ASIL B
    ­STMicroelectronics has introduced the ASM330LHBG1 automotive 3-axis accelerometer and 3-axis gyroscope module with a safety-software library that enables a cost-effective solution for functional-safety applications. The ASM330LHBG1 is AEC-Q100 Grade-1 qualified for the ambient operating temperature range -40
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    Date:
    05/14/2024
    Quantum Breakthrough Sheds Light on Perplexing High-Temperature Superconductors

    An illustration showing how electrons, which can have either an up or a down spin, can form a striped pattern in the Hubbard model. Recent breakthrough computations with this model are helping scientists better understand a class of high-temperature superconductors called cuprates.

    Quantum Breakthrough Sheds Light on Perplexing High-Temperature Superconductors
    SIMONS FOUNDATION

    ­Superfast levitating trains, long-range lossless power transmission, faster MRI machines — all these fantastical technological advances could be in our grasp if we could just make a material that transmits electricity without resistance — or ‘superconducts’ — at around room temperature. In a paper p
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    Date:
    05/13/2024
    Scientists Convert Chicken Fat into Energy Storage Devices

    This extracted chicken fat created a carbon-based material for a supercapacitor.

    Scientists Convert Chicken Fat into Energy Storage Devices
    AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY

    ­The global move toward more sustainable, green energy has increased power reserves and the demand for energy storage devices. Unfortunately, some materials for these devices can be expensive and environmentally problematic. Producing alternative energy storage devices from things that are usually thrown away co
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    Date:
    05/13/2024
    AI Systems are Already Skilled at Deceiving and Manipulating Humans

    Example of premeditated deception from Meta’s CICERO in the game Diplomacy

    AI Systems are Already Skilled at Deceiving and Manipulating Humans
    CELL PRESS

    ­Many artificial intelligence (AI) systems have already learned how to deceive humans, even systems that have been trained to be helpful and honest. In a review article publishing in the journal Patterns on May 10, researchers describe the risks of deception by AI systems and call for governments to
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    Date:
    05/13/2024
    Optical Power Evolution in Fiber-Optic Networks: New Framework for Better Modeling and Control

    Newly developed Bayesian inference framework (BIF) efficiently models and controls the optical power evolutions in fiber-optic communication systems. Leveraging Bayesian theory, the BIF selects the next to-be-measured spectrum or optical amplification configuration, using performance estimation...

    Optical Power Evolution in Fiber-Optic Networks: New Framework for Better Modeling and Control
    SPIE--INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR OPTICS AND PHOTONICS

    ­With the emergence of internet services such as AI-generated content and virtual reality, the demand for global capacity has surged, significantly intensifying pressures on fiber-optic communication systems. To address this surge and reduce operational costs, efforts are underway to develop autonomous driving op
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    Date:
    05/13/2024
    KITECH Develops Deformable Energy Storage Device via Laser Technology

    The photographs of highly deformable MSC

    KITECH Develops Deformable Energy Storage Device via Laser Technology
    NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

    ­The joint research team, led by Dr. Chanwoo Yang and Researcher Seong Ju Park from Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH), along with Prof. Jin Kon Kim and Dr. Keon-Woo Kim from POSTECH, has successfully developed a compact energy storage device with excellent elasticity. This research was pu
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    Date:
    05/13/2024
    Comparative Analysis of Robot-Assisted Language Learning Systems and Human Tutors in English Conversation Lessons

    The group with the robot tutor made fewer errors and spoke more fluently than the group with human tutors, indicating the effectiveness of robot-assisted learning.

    Comparative Analysis of Robot-Assisted Language Learning Systems and Human Tutors in English Conversation Lessons
    DOSHISHA UNIVERSITY

    ­Advancements in large language models, robotics, and software such as text-to-speech, have made it possible to develop robots that can understand language, interact physically, and communicate verbally. These breakthroughs have opened up possibilities for robots to be used for educational purposes. However, th
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    Date:
    05/10/2024
    A New Mechanical Transducer was Revealed

    Microscopic depiction showcasing ETV4 expression dynamics in human embryonic stem cells influenced by variations in cell density

    A New Mechanical Transducer was Revealed
    POHANG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (POSTECH)

    ­Professor Jiwon Jang and Seungbok Yang, a PhD candidate, from the Department of Life Sciences at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), and Dr. Mahdi Golkaram from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB) have uncovered a novel regulator governing ho
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    Date:
    05/10/2024
    Transforming Common Soft Magnets into a Next-Generation Thermoelectric Conversion Materials by 3 Minutes Heat Treatment

    Enhancement of the anomalous Nernst effect by microstructure engineering in nanoscale.

    Transforming Common Soft Magnets into a Next-Generation Thermoelectric Conversion Materials by 3 Minutes Heat Treatment
    NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR MATERIALS SCIENCE, JAPAN

    ­A research team from NIMS and Nagoya University has demonstrated that an iron-based amorphous alloy, widely used as a soft magnetic material in transformers and motors, can be transformed into a "transverse" thermoelectric conversion material that converts electric and thermal currents in orthogonal di
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    Date:
    05/10/2024
    Good Vibrations: New Tech may Lead to Smaller, More Powerful Wireless Devices

    Matt Eichenfield's team at Sandia National Laboratories uses multiple microwave frequencies to characterize a nonlinear phononic mixing device they built on a silicon wafer.

    Good Vibrations: New Tech may Lead to Smaller, More Powerful Wireless Devices
    UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

    ­What if your earbuds could do everything your smartphone can do already, except better? What sounds a bit like science fiction may actually not be so far off. A new class of synthetic materials could herald the next revolution of wireless technologies, enabling devices to be smaller, require less signal strength an
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    Date:
    05/10/2024
    New Machine Learning Algorithm Promises Advances in Computing

    New Machine Learning Algorithm Promises Advances in Computing

    New Machine Learning Algorithm Promises Advances in Computing
    OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

    ­Systems controlled by next-generation computing algorithms could give rise to better and more efficient machine learning products, a new study suggests.  Using machine learning tools to create a digital twin, or a virtual copy, of an electronic circuit that exhibits chaotic behavior, researchers found tha
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    Date:
    05/10/2024
    IDTechEx Explores Printed Electronics in Electrified and Autonomous Mobility

    Emerging applications for printed and flexible sensors in automotive applications. Source: IDTechEx

    IDTechEx Explores Printed Electronics in Electrified and Autonomous Mobility
    Dr Jack Howley, Technology Analyst at IDTechEx

    Electrification, autonomy, and vehicle ownership saturation are causing a technological revolution in the automotive sector. These automotive meta-trends are driving drastic changes in electronic component requirements and present a high-volume opportunity for printed electronics to capitalize on. Historically, printed e
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    Date:
    05/10/2024
    Unlock Safety without Breaking the Bank: Position Sensing for Steer-by-Wire

    Unlock Safety without Breaking the Bank: Position Sensing for Steer-by-Wire

    Unlock Safety without Breaking the Bank: Position Sensing for Steer-by-Wire
    ­Melexis introduces the MLX90427 in its magnetic position sensor portfolio. The product is tailored for embedded position sensor applications requiring high functional safety levels. Next to offering customer stray field immunity and EMC robustness, the cost-effective MLX90427 features an SPI output with 4 di
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    Date:
    05/08/2024
    ENNOVI Optimizes EV Battery Module Cell Contacting System Design with Advanced Capabilities

    ENNOVI Optimizes EV Battery Module Cell Contacting System Design with Advanced Capabilities

    ENNOVI Optimizes EV Battery Module Cell Contacting System Design with Advanced Capabilities
    ­ENNOVI, a mobility electrification solutions partner, introduces an innovative cell contacting system (CCS) lamination approach. ENNOVI has qualified polyethylene terephthalate (PET) insulation foils and adhesives from multiple suppliers by testing them for their bond strength, durability, and en
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    Date:
    05/08/2024
    $6M Solar Manufacturing Expansion in Buffalo N.Y.

    Steven Rossi, Worksport Chief Executive

    $6M Solar Manufacturing Expansion in Buffalo N.Y.
    ­Worksport Ltd. will invest $6 million and expand its manufacturing facility in Buffalo, N.Y., adding 280 new jobs. The company manufactures tonneau covers and solar-powered systems for pickup trucks. This expansion will enable Worksport, which opened its facility in 2023, to accommodate a rapid increase in
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    Date:
    05/08/2024
    Boxing Champion Oleksandr Usyk to Support Rebuilding of Ukraine's Shattered Energy Sector

    Boxing Champion Oleksandr Usyk to Support Rebuilding of Ukraine's Shattered Energy Sector

    Boxing Champion Oleksandr Usyk to Support Rebuilding of Ukraine's Shattered Energy Sector
    ­World heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk is supporting efforts to rebuild his country's energy system after brutal Russian attacks, which continued on Wednesday. Ahead of the boxer's May 18 fight with Tyson Fury to decide the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World, Usyk is part
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    Date:
    05/08/2024
    Standard Lithium and Equinor Form Partnership to Develop South West Arkansas and East Texas Lithium Projects

    Dr. Andy Robinson, Director, President and COO, Standard Lithium

    Standard Lithium and Equinor Form Partnership to Develop South West Arkansas and East Texas Lithium Projects
    ­Standard Lithium Ltd. announced the closing of a landmark strategic partnership (the “Transaction”) with Equinor ASA to accelerate the development of Standard Lithium’s large-scale, sustainable lithium projects in the Smackover Formation. The Transaction includes Equinor's contribution of up to US$1
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    Date:
    05/08/2024
    Littelfuse Unveils IX4352NE Low-side Gate Driver for SiC MOSFETs and High-power IGBTs

    IX4352NE Low-side Gate Driver

    Littelfuse Unveils IX4352NE Low-side Gate Driver for SiC MOSFETs and High-power IGBTs
    ­Littelfuse, Inc. is excited to announce the launch of the IX4352NE Low-side SiC MOSFET and IGBT Gate Driver. This innovative driver is specifically designed to drive Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFETs and high-power Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBTs) in industrial applications. The key differentiator of the IX
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    Date:
    05/08/2024
    Inductors Match Today's Data-Driven Application Performance Demands

    Bourns® Model TLVR1005T and
    TLVR1105T Series multiphase trans-inductor
    voltage regulator (TLVR) inductors

    Inductors Match Today's Data-Driven Application Performance Demands
    ­Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components for power, protection, and sensing solutions, today introduced its Model TLVR1005T and TLVR1105T Series. Bourns’ new multiphase trans-inductor voltage regulator (TLVR) inductors deliver extremely high cu
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    Date:
    05/07/2024
    Power Integrations to Acquire the Assets of Odyssey Semiconductor

    Dr. Radu Barsan, Power Integrations’ vice president of technology

    Power Integrations to Acquire the Assets of Odyssey Semiconductor
    ­Power Integrations announced an agreement to acquire the assets of Odyssey Semiconductor Technologies, a developer of vertical gallium-nitride (GaN) transistor technology. The transaction is expected to close in July 2024, after which all key Odyssey employees are expected to join Power Integrations’ technology or
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    Date:
    05/07/2024
    Radiation-Tolerant DC-DC 50-Watt Power Converters Provide High-Reliability Solution for New Space Applications

    Radiation-Tolerant DC-DC 50-Watt Power Converters Provide High-Reliability Solution for New Space Applications

    Radiation-Tolerant DC-DC 50-Watt Power Converters Provide High-Reliability Solution for New Space Applications
    ­The Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) market is rapidly growing as private and public entities alike explore the new space region for everything from 5G communication and cube satellites to IoT applications. There is an increased demand for standard space grade solutions that are reliable, cost effective and configurable. To
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    Date:
    05/07/2024
    PSDcast – The Increase in Voltage Swells (and how to handle them)

    Thomas Tran, Technical Marketing Manager at Bourns

    PSDcast – The Increase in Voltage Swells (and how to handle them)
    ­Voltage swell has become a serious problem as of late. As pointed out by Bourns, which we’re featuring on the show today, by adding hybrid power sources such as solar, wind, and battery energy storage systems to the grid, we’ve seen an increase in voltage swells. And on the line to discuss that is Thomas Tr
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    Date:
    05/07/2024
    Solar EV Charging to Bypass the Grid: A $2.5 Billion Market by 2034

    A possible timeline for the SoC (state of charge) of the integrated on-site battery storage of a solar canopy charger (solar canopies include a solar panel, battery, and EV charging outlet). Possible situations where charging is impossible are displayed. Source: IDTechEx

    Solar EV Charging to Bypass the Grid: A $2.5 Billion Market by 2034
    Mika Takahashi, Technology Analyst at IDTechEx

    ­Electrification of cars, buses, and trucks drastically reduces CO2 emissions at the point of use compared to a diesel or petrol alternative. The adoption of EVs across all sectors, with IDTechEx predicting over 180 million electric vehicles to be sold annually by 2044. This will contribute to a drastic reduction in
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    Date:
    05/06/2024
    Infineon Provides a Broad Range of Products for Xiaomi's new SU7 Smart Electric Vehicle

    Xiaomi SU7: Infineon Technologies AG provides a broad range of products, including silicon carbide (SiC) power modules, for Xiaomi’s new SU7 smart electric vehicle (Copyright: Xiaomi)

    Infineon Provides a Broad Range of Products for Xiaomi's new SU7 Smart Electric Vehicle
    ­Infineon Technologies AG, a global semiconductor leader in power systems and IoT, will provide silicon carbide (SiC) power modules HybridPACK™ Drive G2 CoolSiC™ and bare die products to Xiaomi EV for its recently announced SU7 until 2027. Infineon’s CoolSiC-based power modules allow for higher operating te
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    Date:
    05/06/2024
    Turning up the Heat on Data Storage

    Dhiren Pradhan, a postdoctoral researcher in Deep Jariwala and Roy Olsson’s labs, holds an aluminium scandium nitride information storage device capable of operating at temperatures higher than 600° Celsius.

    Turning up the Heat on Data Storage
    UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

    AI computing in extreme environments. A smartphone shutting down on a sweltering day is an all-too-common annoyance that may accompany a trip to the beach on a sunny afternoon. Electronic memory within these devices isn’t built to handle extreme heat.  As temperatures climb, the electrons that s
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    Date:
    05/06/2024
    Twisting and Binding Matter Waves with Photons in a Cavity

    Atoms inside of an optical cavity exchange their momentum states by "playing catch" with photons. As the atoms absorb photons from an applied laser, the whole cloud of atoms recoil rather than the individual atoms.

    Twisting and Binding Matter Waves with Photons in a Cavity
    Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, JILA Science Communicator

    ­Precisely measuring the energy states of individual atoms has been a historical challenge for physicists due to atomic recoil. When an atom interacts with a photon, the atom “recoils” in the opposite direction, making it difficult to measure the position and momentum of the atom precisely. This recoil ca
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    Date:
    05/06/2024
    UTA Scientists Test for Quantum Nature of Gravity

    IceCube lab under the stars in Antarctica. Credit: Martin Wolf, IceCube/NSF

    UTA Scientists Test for Quantum Nature of Gravity
    UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON

    ­Einstein’s theory of general relativity explains that gravity is caused by a curvature of the directions of space and time. The most familiar manifestation of this is the Earth’s gravity, which keeps us on the ground and explains why balls fall to the floor and individuals have weight when stepping on a
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    Date:
    05/06/2024
    Cars as Particles

    Cars as Particles

    Cars as Particles
    SISSA MEDIALAB

    ­What do the flow of cars on a highway and the movement of bacteria towards a food source have in common? In both cases, annoying traffic jams can form. Especially for cars, we might want to understand how to avoid them, but perhaps we've never thought of turning to statistical physics, as Alexandre Solon, a p
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    Date:
    05/06/2024
    Bourns Introduces Shielded Power Inductor Series with Extremely High Current Capability

    Bourns® Model SRP1060VR High Current Shielded
    Power Inductor Series

    Bourns Introduces Shielded Power Inductor Series with Extremely High Current Capability
    ­Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components for power, protection, and sensing solutions, today introduced its new shielded power inductor series with extremely high current capability, low buzz noise and low DCR. A growing group of data-driven applications now require th
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    Date:
    05/06/2024
    Empower's New Ultra-low 1pH ESL Silicon Capacitor Tightens Voltage

    Empower's New Ultra-low 1pH ESL Silicon Capacitor Tightens Voltage

    Empower's New Ultra-low 1pH ESL Silicon Capacitor Tightens Voltage
    ­Empower Semiconductor unveiled the largest silicon capacitor in its ECAP product family for high frequency decoupling. The new EC1005P is a single 16.6-microfarad (μF) capacitance device suitable for the most demanding power integrity targets as often found in high-performance systems-on-chip (SoCs). It
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    Date:
    05/06/2024
    PowiGaN Enables Simple and Efficient 28 V USB PD EPR Adapter Designs – Design Kit Available

    PowiGaN Enables Simple and Efficient 28 V USB PD EPR Adapter Designs – Design Kit Available

    PowiGaN Enables Simple and Efficient 28 V USB PD EPR Adapter Designs – Design Kit Available
    ­With the increasing power level requirements of fast charging protocols like USB PD Extended Power Range (EPR) and UFCS in China, it’s hard to keep chargers small and minimize the use of many discrete components, which need independent specification and sourcing. Power Integrations offers the ideal solution fo
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    Date:
    05/02/2024
    Renesas Launches Integrated Code Generator Support for new 32-bit RISC-V MCU with SEGGER Embedded Studio

    Daryl Khoo, Vice President of the Embedded Processing 1st Business Division at Renesas

    Renesas Launches Integrated Code Generator Support for new 32-bit RISC-V MCU with SEGGER Embedded Studio
    ­In collaboration with Renesas, SEGGER announces that Embedded Studio has now been integrated into the Renesas code generator known as Smart Configurator. This brings end-to-end SEGGER support for the new R9A02G021 group of MCUs, Renesas’ first 32-bit RISC-V devices for general purpose applications. The Renesas Smart Con
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    Date:
    05/02/2024
    Alliance Memory 16Gb and 32Gb LPDDR4X SDRAMs Combine Low-Voltage Operation of 0.6V With Fast Clock Speeds of 2.133GHz

    Alliance Memory 16Gb and 32Gb LPDDR4X SDRAMs Combine Low-Voltage Operation of 0.6V With Fast Clock Speeds of 2.133GHz

    Alliance Memory 16Gb and 32Gb LPDDR4X SDRAMs Combine Low-Voltage Operation of 0.6V With Fast Clock Speeds of 2.133GHz
    ­Alliance Memory announced that it has expanded its offering of high-speed CMOS mobile low-power SDRAMs with new 16Gb and 32Gb LPDDR4X devices that combine low power ratings with increased clock speeds and data rates in the 200-ball FBGA package. With low-voltage operation of 0.6V, the 16Gb AS4C512M32MD4V-046BIN and 32Gb
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    Date:
    05/02/2024
    IDTechEx Explores Software-Defined Vehicles

    IDTechEx Explores Software-Defined Vehicles

    IDTechEx Explores Software-Defined Vehicles
    ­In-car payments and cars that communicate are becoming possible with software-defined vehicles (SDVs), enhancing experiences within the car. Cars are becoming not just a means to travel but a base that uses smart qualities to integrate work and lifestyle into the vehicle. Out and about Taking the car s
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    Date:
    05/02/2024
    Introducing X1/Y1 Safety Certified Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors

    Introducing X1/Y1 Safety Certified Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors

    Introducing X1/Y1 Safety Certified Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors
    ­Holy Stone Enterprise Co., Ltd. is an industry leader for Safety Certified ceramic capacitors (our SCC Series). The existing product line includes NPO and X7R T.C.’s X2 and Y2 classes rated at 250Vrm and 305Vrm which are compliant to IEC60384-14, UL60384-14, and UL60950-1 and CSA60384-14 standards.
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    Date:
    05/02/2024
    The Elegance of a Flyback Controller Without a Dedicated Isolated Feedback Path

    Click image to enlarge

    Figure 1: Conventional flyback controller with feedback path based on an optocoupler

    The Elegance of a Flyback Controller Without a Dedicated Isolated Feedback Path
    Frederik Dostal, Analog Devices, Inc.

    ­Figure 1 shows the architecture of a conventional isolated flyback converter. These converters can be found frequently in power classes of up to about 60 W. A supply voltage is converted to an output voltage with the help of a primary-side switch and a transformer with adjusted turns ratio. Information about th
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    Date:
    05/01/2024
    Novel SSB Design Moves Towards Mass Production

    Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD

    Novel SSB Design Moves Towards Mass Production
    Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD

    I’ve been writing about battery technology for quite a few years now and it is one of the most fascinating subjects that I cover. There are so many researchers and scientists around the world innovating to overcome the challenges that they face to improve existing types of batteries or try to develop new ones. On
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    Date:
    05/01/2024
    China Using AI to Influence American Politics

    Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

    China Using AI to Influence American Politics
    Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

    ­If there’s one antagonist you’d expect to exploit AI’s incendiary capabilities, it’s the People’s Republic of China. And so they have – this according to the Microsoft Threat Analysis Center (MTAC), which claims that China’s been using fake social media accounts and AI-generated images and memes to
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    Date:
    05/01/2024
    Powering AI

    Kevin Parmenter, Director, Applications Engineering. TSC, America

    Powering AI
    Kevin Parmenter, Director, Applications Engineering. TSC, America

    ­The artificial intelligence (AI) market size is projected to grow from $515 billion in 2023 to over $2.0 trillion by 2030, according to a recent report by Fortune Business Insights. Deep learning algorithms, which are at the core of many AI applications, require vast amounts of data processing. This processing is
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    Date:
    05/01/2024
    New Power Supply Concepts Needed for Intelligent Edge Sensors

    Click image to enlarge

    Figure 1: SPoE supplies up to 52W via a single 2-wire cable up to 1km in length

    New Power Supply Concepts Needed for Intelligent Edge Sensors
    Frederik Dostal, Power Management Expert, Analog Devices

    ­A smart sensor is created by adding a microcontroller to the sensor. However, this unit has higher current consumption, so new concepts for supplying the higher current are required. This is especially true for existing industrial plants and infrastructure. The solutions should provide easy and secure means of
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    Date:
    05/01/2024
    How the IIoT is Changing the Face of Manufacturing

    Click image to enlarge

    Figure 1: Nordic’s nRF9160 SiP is the lowest power complete cellular IoT solution on the market – extending battery life

    How the IIoT is Changing the Face of Manufacturing
    Lorenzo Amicucci, Business Development Manager, Nordic Semiconductor

    ­Digital computers first disrupted factory automation in the late 1960s. The machines ushered an era of computer aided design (CAD), consistent manufacture of complex components, greater automation using programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and higher productivity. The period was considered the third generation of
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    Date:
    05/01/2024
    Circuit Simulation Shapes Up for Energy-Conscious Design

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    Figure 1: Improved I-V curves

    Circuit Simulation Shapes Up for Energy-Conscious Design
    Jeff Strang, GM Power Management, and Surinder P. Singh, Sr. Manager, Customer Design Tools, Qorvo, Inc.

    ­SPICE (Simulation Program with Integrated Circuit Emphasis) was created at Berkeley in 1970 and has become the reference for integrated circuit simulators, receiving an IEEE Milestone in Electrical Engineering and Computing award in 2011. The ability to model components and simulate their behavior has empowered ge
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    Date:
    05/01/2024
    GenAI – Helping to Tame the Most Power-Intensive Computing Application on Earth

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    Figure 1: GenAI training GPU-based processor chiplet complex with high-bandwidth memories (HBMs) mounted on an accelerator module (AM)

    GenAI – Helping to Tame the Most Power-Intensive Computing Application on Earth
    Maury Wood, VP Strategic Marketing, Vicor

    ­Training generative AI (genAI) neural network models typically take months, with thousands of multi-billion-transistor GPU-based processors, high-bandwidth SDRAMs, and terabit per second optical network switches operating simultaneously and continuously. While genAI holds the promise of increasing human productivity, it
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    Date:
    05/01/2024
    Galvanic Isolation Keeps Pace with Control Requirements

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    Figure 1: Isolation locations in a PLC

    Galvanic Isolation Keeps Pace with Control Requirements
    Joachim Hausmann, Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH

    ­There are two distinct trends in the design of the electronic systems that support motors. On one side are power generation and electrical distribution subsystems that operate at voltages that are moving toward the kilovolt regime. On the other are high-speed MCUs that enable advanced algorithms to optimise sy
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    Date:
    05/01/2024
    Improving Residential Solar System Designs

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    Figure 1: Residential Solar Inverter System Block Diagram

    Improving Residential Solar System Designs
    Kane Jia, Application Marketing Engineer, onsemi

    ­The deployment of residential solar systems, which is expected to proliferate over the next five years, will provide many benefits to users, including providing a reliable, clean, green energy source to power home appliances, charge electric vehicles and transfer power back to the grid. This article provides an
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    Date:
    05/01/2024
    How to Extend Data and Power over Extended Distances

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    Figure 1: Illustration of FMP System

    How to Extend Data and Power over Extended Distances
    Tom Valentine, VP Sales & Marketing, Remee Wire & Cable

    ­Class 1, 2, and 3 circuits are classified as remote-control, signaling, and power-limited circuits in the National Electrical Code (NEC). The NEC defines such circuits as that portion of the wiring system between the load side of the overcurrent protection device (OCPD) or the power-limited supply and all co
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    Date:
    05/01/2024
    Power Modules: One Shortcut to EMI Compliance

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    Figure 1: Notional spectra for a square, trapezoidal, and triangular signal

    Power Modules: One Shortcut to EMI Compliance
    Brian DeBoi, Module Applications Engineer, Wolfspeed

    ­Electronic devices that are in proximity or share common conductors are susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) that can disrupt their operation. Minimizing emissions is necessary to ensure that electrical systems do not interfere with each other’s normal operation when placed in the same environment. Po
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    Date:
    05/01/2024
    The Challenge of Powering AI

    Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD

    The Challenge of Powering AI
    Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD

    ­Welcome to the May edition of Power Systems Design Europe. We are now getting very close to the biggest event in the industry in Europe. The PCIM exhibition and conference will be held in its usual location in the Nuremberg Messe from the 11th until the 13th of June this year. The organizers are promising th
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    Date:
    05/01/2024
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