Notable & Newsworthy

September 2024
Unveiling the Industry’s First Silicon-Proven 3nm, 24Gbps UCIe IP Subsystem with TSMC CoWoS Technology

Unveiling the Industry’s First Silicon-Proven 3nm, 24Gbps UCIe IP Subsystem with TSMC CoWoS Technology

­Alphawave Semi has unveiled the availability of the industry’s first 3nm silicon-proven Universal Chiplet Interconnect Express (UCIe™) Die-to-Die (D2D) IP subsystem, built on TSMC’s Chip-on-Wafer-on-Substrate (CoWoS®) advanced packaging technology. This complete PHY and controller subsystem,
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09/30/2024
SDVerse Launches B2B Automotive Software Marketplace, an Industry First for Software-Defined Vehicles

Prashant Gulati, CEO of SDVerse

­SDVerse, a B2B marketplace for buyers and sellers of automotive software, today announced the first-ever automotive software marketplace is now live and open to the automotive industry for use. Designed to meet the evolving needs of the automotive industry, SDVerse includes onboard and offboard software, tools, an
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09/30/2024
Mercury To Provide Upgraded Processing Power for Refueling System on U.S. Air Force’s KC-46A Tanker Fleet

Mercury To Provide Upgraded Processing Power for Refueling System on U.S. Air Force’s KC-46A Tanker Fleet

­Mercury Systems, Inc., a technology company that delivers mission-critical processing power to the edge, announced today that it signed a contract with Boeing to deliver FPGA processor boards that will support an upgraded refueling system on the U.S. Air Force’s KC-46A tanker aircraft fleet. Mercury’s SCFE3920 boards are an in
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09/30/2024
Reliable and Easy Current Measurement in DAQ Systems with Current Transducers Featuring a Voltage Output

Reliable and Easy Current Measurement in DAQ Systems with Current Transducers Featuring a Voltage Output

­Available from Danisense, the leader in high-accuracy current sense transducers for demanding applications, is a range of current transducers with voltage output, designed to streamline the workflow for engineers utilizing data acquisition (DAQ) systems. These devices integrate the burden resistor di
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09/30/2024
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Introduces Ideal Diode Protection Switch with Limited Power Source Feature as Safeguard for Multiport USB-C Applications

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Introduces Ideal Diode Protection Switch with Limited Power Source Feature as Safeguard for Multiport USB-C Applications

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS), a designer, developer, and global supplier of a broad range of discrete power devices, wide band gap power devices, power management ICs, and modules, today announced the release of its AOZ1390DI-01 and AOZ1390DI-02 ideal diode protection switches. The new de
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Date:
09/30/2024
Molded Power Inductors

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Figure 1a: Saturation current (Isat) comparison between a hard saturation ferrite power inductor (orange color) and soft saturation powdered alloy power inductor (blue color) at different ambient temperatures displayed by REDEXPERT. Saturation at an ambient temperature of 20ºC

Higher power requirements and miniaturization expose passives to rising temperatures, increasing the probability of thermal aging. This article explores how to select molded high-current power inductors, which are exposed to high temperatures for an extended time. The constant market demand to increase power density
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09/28/2024
IDTechEx Explores the Growing Demand for Off-Grid EV Charging

IDTechEx Explores the Growing Demand for Off-Grid EV Charging

­With the rapidly growing global electric vehicle (EV) market comes great demand for new charging infrastructure, including conductive charging, battery swapping, and wireless charging. Off-grid charging solutions can be implemented where grid expansion and accessibility can’t quite keep up with this growing de
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09/27/2024
Alleima to Increase Capacity for Steam Generator Tubing in Sandviken for the Nuclear segment

Photo: Steam generator tubing (SGT)

­Alleima has decided to expand its steam generator tubing (SGT) facilities in Sandviken, Sweden. The ambition of the investment is to meet the growing global demand in the Nuclear segment. The factory will be fully open during 2027 and create approximately 90 additional employments. The expansion, whi
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09/27/2024
Canatu Drives Strong Momentum by Delivering Its First S-100 Reactor to Global Semiconductor Customer

Canatu CEO Juha Kokkonen

­Canatu, a deep technology company creating advanced carbon nanotubes (Canatu CNTs), related products, and manufacturing equipment for the semiconductor, automotive, and medical diagnostics industries, announces a significant milestone with the delivery of its first S-100 reactor for a major global semiconductor cu
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09/27/2024
Wärtsilä to Provide Critical Balancing Capability for new Kentucky Power Plant

Doug Buresh, President and CEO of KYMEA

­Technology group Wärtsilä will supply the engineering and equipment for a new power plant project to be installed in Madisonville, Kentucky, USA. The order has been placed by Kentucky Municipal Energy Agency (KYMEA) and was booked by Wärtsilä in Q3, 2024. When commissioned, the plant will provide the grid ba
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09/27/2024
DC EMC Filter from EMIS Designed for High-Power Electric Vehicle Charging Applications

DC EMC Filter from EMIS Designed for High-Power Electric Vehicle Charging Applications

­Global EMC solutions provider EMIS announces the availability of the MF620 DC EMI Filter range specially designed for high power Electric Vehicle charging applications. The compact, space saving DC EMI filters suppress undesirable electrical disturbances in power lines, specifically for EV
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09/27/2024
Green Cubes Technology Announces UL Listing with EE Rating for Lithium SAFEFlex PLUS

Michael Walsh, CEO at Green Cubes Technology

­Green Cubes Technology (Green Cubes), the leader in producing Lithium-ion (Li-ion) power systems that facilitate the transition from lead-acid batteries and Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) power to green Li-ion battery power, is proud to announce the launch of its Lithium SAFEFlex PLUS batteries based on UL
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09/27/2024
Advanced Energy Launches High Power Density 1300 W, 28 V Half-Brick DC-DC Converter with Digital Control and Ultra Efficiency

Advanced Energy Launches High Power Density 1300 W, 28 V Half-Brick DC-DC Converter with Digital Control and Ultra Efficiency

­Advanced Energy – a global leader in highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions – has announced a new ultra-efficient and highly reliable DC-DC converter module. This innovative 1,300 W device delivers a 28 V output in an industry-standard half-brick form factor, significantly re
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09/27/2024
PSDcast – Keeping Pace with China’s Nuclear Ambitions

James Walker, a nuclear physicist and CEO of NANO Nuclear Energy

In case you haven’t noticed, China has become a fierce rival of ours in the renewable energy department. With solar power, China holds a commanding lead, but perhaps more disturbing is the fact that we’re all but surrendering our lead in nuclear power. And on the line to discuss this is our old friend James Wa
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09/27/2024
KYOCERA AVX Introduces new IDC Splice Connectors

KYOCERA AVX Introduces new IDC Splice Connectors

­KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, released the new 9179-000 Series IDC Splice Connectors, which are packed with features designed to make them an attractive alternative to traditional splicing so
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09/26/2024
Bourns Announces AEC-Q200 Compliant High Voltage GDTs Designed to Meet Stringent Reliability, Durability and Regulatory Standards

Bourns Announces AEC-Q200 Compliant High Voltage GDTs Designed to Meet Stringent Reliability, Durability and Regulatory Standards

­Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components for power, protection, and sensing solutions, today announced its Model SA2-A High Voltage Gas Discharge Tube (GDT) Series. This latest addition to Bourns’ broad AEC-Q200 compliant portfolio is engineered to meet the ri
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09/26/2024
Melexis Sets a new Reference for Safe and Stray Field Robust Magnetic Sensors

Melexis Sets a new Reference for Safe and Stray Field Robust Magnetic Sensors

­Melexis expands its innovative Triaxis magnetic sensing integrated circuit (IC) range with stacked dual-die variants of the MLX90425 and MLX90426. Featuring a 5 mT stray field immunity (SFI) and 360° rotary detection of the magnet, these ICs support safety requirements for steering wheel and accelerator pedal po
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09/26/2024
Renesas Leads ADAS Innovation with Power-Efficient 4th-Generation R-Car Automotive SoCs

Renesas Leads ADAS Innovation with Power-Efficient 4th-Generation R-Car Automotive SoCs

­Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today expanded its popular R-Car Family of system-on-chips (SoCs) for entry-level Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). The new devices, the R-Car V4M series and the expansion of the existing R-Car V4H series, deliver ro
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09/24/2024
Brattle White Paper Analyzes the Pros and Cons of Utility Ownership of New Energy Renewables in New York State

Brattle White Paper Analyzes the Pros and Cons of Utility Ownership of New Energy Renewables in New York State

­In a new white paper prepared for Con Edison, experts from The Brattle Group explore the role a utility ownership model could play in accelerating New York's renewable energy development and discuss the potential impacts on electric customers. The authors find that supplementing the private ownership model cur
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09/24/2024
Richardson Electronics, Ltd. Expands Portfolio with Quantic MWD's Microwave and Millimeter Wave Products

Jigar Shah, Director of Business Development at Quantic MWD

­Richardson Electronics, Ltd., a global leader in engineered solutions, today announced a global distribution agreement with Quantic MWD (Microwave Dynamics), a business of Quantic®Electronics and a manufacturer of precision microwave and millimeter wave solutions. This new technology partnership ne
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Date:
09/24/2024
STMicroelectronics Unveils New Generation of Silicon Carbide Power Technology Tailored for Next-Gen EV Traction Inverters

STMicroelectronics Unveils New Generation of Silicon Carbide Power Technology Tailored for Next-Gen EV Traction Inverters

­STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, is introducing its fourth generation STPOWER silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFET technology. The Generation 4technology brings new benchmarks in power efficiency, power density and robustness. While se
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Date:
09/24/2024
Same Sky Expands Slide Switches Line with New Switch Functions and Circuits

Same Sky Expands Slide Switches Line with New Switch Functions and Circuits

­Same Sky’s Switches Group announced the expansion of its slide switches product line with the introduction of over 60 new models. The SLW family features a range of new circuit types, including SPDT, SP3T, SP4T, DPDT, DP3T, and DP4T as well as switch functions that include on-on, on-on-on, on
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09/24/2024
Axus Technology Delivers Industry’s Lowest Cost of Ownership for CMP Processes on 200mm SiC Wafers

Axus Technology Delivers Industry’s Lowest Cost of Ownership for CMP Processes on 200mm SiC Wafers

­Axus Technology, a leading global provider of chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) equipment, critical for semiconductor and compound semiconductor fabrication, today announced its flagship Capstone CS200 platform tools offer the industry’s lowest cost of ownership (CoO) for CMP processes on 200mm silicon ca
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09/24/2024
Menlo Micro Releases MM5622 Ideal Switch to Production

Menlo Micro Releases MM5622 Ideal Switch to Production

­Menlo Micro released to production a new differential double-pole/triple-throw (2x DP3T) switch at European Microwave Week in Paris, France this week. Built on the success of Menlo Micro’s industry-leading MM5620 2x DP3T loopback relay, the MM5622 provides a DC-coupled version with improved RF performance. Offering unprecedented reductions in size and power consumption and unmatched increases in performance and reliability, the MM5622 will bring significant cost savings to a much broader segment of the high-speed SerDes market. The switch’s system-in-package (SiP) solution fully integrates a driver, charge pump, and 12 high performance switch channe
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Date:
09/24/2024
TTI Europe Stocks Mean Well Rack Power Shelf to Support Future Energy Demands

TTI Europe Stocks Mean Well Rack Power Shelf to Support Future Energy Demands

­TTI IP&E – Europe, a leading specialty distributor of electronic components, is supplying Mean Well power components, including the very latest DHP-1UT-B(HV) mounting rack power shelf, to support electronics engineers designing and building the next generation of renewable and hydrogen energy systems.  “EU Environme
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Date:
09/24/2024
Trust is Good, DRAM Testing is Better

The Neumonda Rhinoe Testboard consists of 6 individual tiles with an FBGA and a Raspberry Pi on one side and up to 32 sockets or alternatively 4 memory module slots for DRAMs on the other side.

­Qualification and testing of semiconductor components is one of the most expensive and complicated parts in the manufacturing process of memory ICs. Due to the size, complexity and costs of the equipment, only few companies can afford to implement test capabilities. And those who do, need to test high volumes to
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09/23/2024
Oil and Gas Industry Slows Energy Transition as Focus Shifts Back to Fossil Fuels, says GlobalData

Oil and Gas Industry Slows Energy Transition as Focus Shifts Back to Fossil Fuels, says GlobalData

­The oil and gas industry has pursued energy transition avenues to decarbonize its operations. However, heightened energy security fears amid the Ukraine war have brought back the focus on fossil fuels, which has led companies to scale down their energy transition pursuit. This will likely continue in 2024, bu
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Date:
09/23/2024
Circuit Breakers now Optionally Equipped with an Additional Magnetic Module

Circuit Breakers now Optionally Equipped with an Additional Magnetic Module

­SCHURTER has a long tradition with circuit breakers. In addition to their thermal release (bimetal), the classic TA35 and TA36 are now optionally equipped with an additional magnetic module, which promises reliable protection within milliseconds in the event of very high overcurrent (short circuit). Thermal Circuit B
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Date:
09/23/2024
Stationary Energy Storage: Innovations in Li-ion Battery Technologies

Global Li-ion Battery Storage Annual Installations by Chemistry Split (%). Source: IDTechEx

­Li-ion batteries remain the dominant electrochemical energy storage technology in the global market. As written in their new market report, IDTechEx estimates that in 2023 alone, 92.3 GWh of Li-ion BESS (battery energy storage system) was deployed globally across market sectors, including grid-scale, commercial an
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09/23/2024
Advanced Energy Launches World’s First Off-The-Shelf Convection Cooled CF-Rated Standard Power Supplies

Advanced Energy Launches World’s First Off-The-Shelf Convection Cooled CF-Rated Standard Power Supplies

­Advanced Energy has announced the NCF150 series of high-isolation, low-leakage current AC-DC power supplies that enable medical equipment designers to meet the cardiac floating (CF) requirements of the IEC 60601-1 medical safety standard using off-the-shelf products. Type CF is the most stringent medical ele
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Date:
09/23/2024
Melexis' MLX92253 Sets A New Benchmark for Accuracy, Size, and Cost in DC Motor Applications

Melexis' MLX92253 Sets A New Benchmark for Accuracy, Size, and Cost in DC Motor Applications

­Melexis adds the MLX92253 to its Hall-effect Dual Latch portfolio. This fast sensor offers two independent signal tracks for minimal jitter as well as consistent 90° phase shift regardless of magnet pole pitch. This enables accurate speed & direction ECU calculation as well as easy transfer across multiple pl
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Date:
09/19/2024
Switching Application Guide for T&M Engineers Building Data Acquisition Systems Released by Pickering Electronics

Switching Application Guide for T and M Engineers Building Data Acquisition Systems Released by Pickering Electronics

­Leading manufacturer of high performance reed relays, Pickering Electronics has released the latest in its series of educational application guides for engineers building test & measurement (T&M) systems, titled: How Data Acquisition Benefits from Reed Relays. This subject ma
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09/19/2024
Thermal Energy: A Green Heat 'Beneath Our Feet' Technology for a Sustainable Future, Says Sweden's Blue AB Ethical Fund

Klas Gustafsson, Bluepurpose Portfolio Manager

­As the world grapples with climate change and the need for sustainable energy solutions, thermal energy represents a beacon of hope. Demonstrating the viability and effectiveness of this green technology for impact-driven green investment firms like BluePurpose, a sustainable impact investment company ow
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09/19/2024
Thin, Micropower Batteries: Growing Interest as Sustainable Solutions

Illustration of some battery components in which PFAS substances may be used. Source: IDTechEx

­Sustainability is a growing concern for OEMs of both consumer-facing and industry-facing products. Incumbent energy storage solutions have come under fire due to unsustainable extraction, manufacturing, and disposal. IDTechEx has seen increasing interest in sustainable alternatives to traditional lithium-ion an
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09/19/2024
Qorvo Introduces Next-Generation Matter Solution with Industry Leading Energy Efficiency

Qorvo Introduces Next-Generation Matter Solution with Industry Leading Energy Efficiency

­Qorvo, a leading global provider of connectivity and power solutions, introduces a new system on chip (SoC) solution for smart home devices, which is now sampling with key customers. This next generation IoT solution features Qorvo’s proprietary ConcurrentConnect™ technology and combines multi-network su
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09/19/2024
Nuvera Fuel Cells Delivers First Hydrogen-Powered Mobile Generator for Customer Site Demonstration

Nuvera Fuel Cells Delivers First Hydrogen-Powered Mobile Generator for Customer Site Demonstration

­Nuvera Fuel Cells, LLC, an established leader in the development of high-performance, zero-emission fuel cell products, will demonstrate its first operational HydroCharge™ unit, a hydrogen-powered AC Genset and DC fast charger for on-site power and EV charging. The prototype unit, developed in collaboration wi
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09/19/2024
OWIS Positioning Systems in Digital-Holographic 3D Measurement Technology

Digital-holographic 3D measurement technology: The Fraunhofer Institute for Physical Measurement Techniques IPM has developed a version of the HoloAMS optical 3D measurement stand for the automated execution of customer-specific measurement tasks in production control

­In contrast to photography, in which the spatial distribution of light intensity is stored, holography also uses the recording of phase information. The prerequisite for this is a coherent light source – typically one or more lasers. If the surface of a component is illuminated with laser light, the shape of
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Date:
09/19/2024
STMicroelectronics Launches Highly-Integrated Power-Management IC for its Latest Microprocessors

STMicroelectronics Launches Highly-Integrated Power-Management IC for its Latest Microprocessors

­The STPMIC25 power-management IC for STMicroelectronics’ STM32MP2 microprocessors is now available, with 16 channels to supply all the MPU power rails as well as system peripherals in one convenient package. Completing the hardware design requires only a small number of external components to provide fi
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09/19/2024
Advanced Energy Opens Design and Service Center in the Greater Boston Area

Advanced Energy Opens Design and Service Center in the Greater Boston Area

­Advanced Energy – a global leader in highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions – has announced the opening of a new design and service center in Wilmington, MA. The state-of-the art facility will focus on the development of advanced power technologies for semiconductor, in
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09/19/2024
Omdia Reports Record Semiconductor Revenue in 2Q24, Despite Market Weakness

Omdia Reports Record Semiconductor Revenue in 2Q24, Despite Market Weakness

­Omdia reports that total semiconductor revenue reached a record high of $162.1 billion in 2Q24 , marking a 6.7% quarterly growth . This figure surpasses the previous record set in 4Q21 by approximately $500m. The record growth was largely driven by NVIDIA, the industry’s top revenue generator, wh
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Date:
09/18/2024
Augmenta and ENG Join Forces To Introduce AI-Powered Design Modeling Capabilities to the Construction Industry

Augmenta co–founder and CEO, Francesco Iorio

­Augmenta, the leading AI platform for the built environment, announced a partnership with ENG, a global leader in Building Information Modeling (BIM), to provide automated electrical design modeling solutions for the construction industry. The collaboration represents a significant leap forward offering un
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09/18/2024
Performance Boost to STMicroelectronics' Cost-Efficient STM32C0 Series

Performance Boost to STMicroelectronics' Cost-Efficient STM32C0 Series

­STM32 developers can now get more memory and extra features in STM32C0 microcontrollers (MCUs) to support more sophisticated functionality in resource-constrained and cost-sensitive embedded applications. Bringing up to 128Kbyte of Flash and 24Kbyte of RAM, the STM32C071 MCUs also add USB Host and cryst
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Date:
09/17/2024
Richardson Electronics and Quantic Electronics Forge Global Technology Partnership

Todd Oelerich, Director of Sales and Business Development at Quantic Evans

­Richardson Electronics, Ltd. announced a global distribution agreement with Quantic® Electronics ("Quantic"), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management. This strategic partnership encompasses Quantic's premier US-based capacitor businesses: Quantic™ Evans, Quantic™ Eulex, Quantic™ Pak
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09/17/2024
Kohler Energy Rebrands as Rehlko

Brian Melka, Rehlko chief executive officer

­Kohler Energy officially rebranded under its new corporate name Rehlko (pronounced REL-co), marking a major milestone in the company’s 100 -plus-year history delivering innovative, resilient energy solutions that provide independence, agility, and security to mission-critical infrastructure, facilities and re
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09/17/2024
Marotta Controls Celebrates U.S. Navy Commissioning of 23rd Virginia-class Submarine – the USS NEW JERSEY

Marotta Controls Celebrates U.S. Navy Commissioning of 23rd Virginia-class Submarine – the USS NEW JERSEY

­Marotta Controls, a rapidly growing aerospace and defense supplier, celebrated the commissioning of the USS New Jersey (SSN 796), the U.S. Navy’s 23rdVirginia-class attack submarine and namesake of the Garden State where Marotta is headquartered. The USS NEW JERSEY is the third naval vessel named after the st
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09/17/2024
LDRA Joins The Open Group SOSA Consortium

LDRA Joins The Open Group SOSA Consortium

­LDRA announced it has joined The Open Group Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA™) Consortium, a vendor- and platform-agnostic forum for industry and government to collaboratively develop open standards and best practices. As a leading provider of automated software verification, source code an
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Date:
09/17/2024
XP Power Unveils Silicon Valley Design and Innovation Centre

XP Power Unveils Silicon Valley Design and Innovation Centre

­XP Power has opened the Silicon Valley Innovation Centre (SVIC) as its new North America Headquarters at 455 E. Trimble Road, San Jose, CA. This 85,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility embodies a commitment to excellence, speed, and customer-centric innovation, integrating research and te
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Date:
09/17/2024
Mercury Introduces New Small Form Factor Digital Signal Processing Module Powered by Altera Agilex FPGAs

Mercury Introduces New Small Form Factor Digital Signal Processing Module Powered by Altera Agilex FPGAs

­Mercury Systems, Inc., a technology company that delivers mission-critical processing power to the edge, today announced the expansion of its portfolio of Direct RF digital signal processing products that use Altera™ Agilex FPGAs to detect and process emissions from a wide portion of the electromagnetic sp
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Date:
09/16/2024
Infineon Introduces the XENSIV PAS CO2 5V Sensor for Higher Energy Efficiency and Improved Air Quality in Buildings

The XENSIV™ PAS CO2 5V sensor is based on the Photoacoustic Spectroscopy (PAS) technology and improves energy efficiency by adapting ventilation to actual occupancy, thereby reducing the carbon footprint of buildings.

­In order to further drive decarbonization, improving the energy efficiency of buildings is crucial, as they contribute significantly to global energy consumption and carbon emissions. Innovative solutions are needed to optimize energy consumption while ensuring a healthy indoor environment. Infineon Technologies AG
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Date:
09/16/2024
Infyos Finds 75% of the World's Battery Supply Chain at Risk of Violating US and EU Laws on Forced Labour

Infyos Finds 75% of the World's Battery Supply Chain at Risk of Violating US and EU Laws on Forced Labour

­Lithium-ion batteries are at the heart of the transition from fossil fuels, but fundamental supply chain changes are needed to eliminate widespread forced labour and child labour abuses. Research by AI supply chain risk platform Infyos has identified that companies accounting for 75% of the global battery market have connections to one or more companies in the supply chain facing allegations of severe human rights abuses. Most major battery manufacturers and end batteries applications are exposed including many of the world’s largest automotive, energy storage and electronics brands.  This new industry data is compiled from evidence on Infyos’ AI supply chain risk platform using thousands of government datasets, NGO reports, news articles and soci
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09/16/2024
Asia's First Offshore Wind Power Service Operation Vessels Delivered to Further Promoting Deep-Sea Energy Coupling Exploration

The active wave compensation trestle equipped on the two wind power operation and maintenance motherships, Asia’s first wind power SOVs delivered, jointly developed by Shanghai Electric and Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries has broken through a technical bottleneck.

­Shanghai Electric subsidiary, Shanghai Electric Wind Power Group, took delivery of Asia's first offshore wind power service and operation vessels (SOVs), Zhizhen 100 and Zhicheng 60, recently in Qidong, Jiangsu province. Built by Zhenhua Heavy Industries, the motherships can carry out
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Date:
09/13/2024
Enabling Lower Cost EVs Through Electric Motor Development

The price of magnets and copper in EV motors have been susceptible to significant volatility, but magnet free designs are more stable. Source: IDTechEx

­The electric vehicle (EV) market continues to grow; however, its growth has slowed significantly in Europe and the US in the first half of 2024. A key route to reinvigorating growth will be the release of models in a more affordable price range. To this end, there are many avenues to reduce the cost of an EV
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Date:
09/13/2024
Requirements and Systems Portal Application Now Available on the Altium 365 Cloud Platform

Requirements and Systems Portal Application Now Available on the Altium 365 Cloud Platform

­Altium, a global leader in electronics design systems, announced that it has launched the Requirements & Systems Portal Application into the Altium 365 cloud platform for electronics design collaboration. The Requirements & Systems Portal helps to ensure visibility and awareness of functional requirements fr
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Date:
09/13/2024
Nautilus Solar Energy and Maine Mariners Team Up for the 2024/25 Season

Nautilus Solar Energy and Maine Mariners Team Up for the 2024/25 Season

­Nautilus Solar Energy, a leading provider of community solar solutions, and the Maine Mariners, the ECHL affiliate of the Boston Bruins, are proud to announce their partnership for the 2024-2025 season. This unique collaboration not only marks a significant step in the commitment of Nautilus to the local community bu
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Date:
09/13/2024
Hospital Lights Market Size to Hit USD 14.7 billion by 2034, at a 5.8% CAGR

Hospital Lights Market Size to Hit USD 14.7 billion by 2034, at a 5.8% CAGR

­The global hospital lights market (병원 조명 시장) is estimated to flourish at a CAGR of 5.8% from 2024 to 2034. Transparency Market Research projects that the overall sales revenue for hospital lights is estimated to reach US$ 14.7 billion by the end of 2034. A key drive
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Date:
09/13/2024
Saudi Hospital Succeeds in Performing the World's First Complete Robotic Heart Transplant

Saudi Hospital Succeeds in Performing the World's First Complete Robotic Heart Transplant

­King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center (KFSHRC) has achieved a world-first medical feat by successfully performing the first complete robotic heart transplant on a 16-year-old suffering from stage four heart failure. Overcoming numerous medical challenges and complexities associated with this ty
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Date:
09/12/2024
Oscilloscopes Meet Market Demand for High-Precision, High-Speed Measurement of Complex Digital Waveforms

Oscilloscopes Meet Market Demand for High-Precision, High-Speed Measurement of Complex Digital Waveforms

­Yokogawa Test & Measurement Corporation announces the release of its DLM3000HD series high-definition oscilloscopes supported by new IS8002CDV Classic Data Viewer (CDV) software. The compact and lightweight multi-channel DLM3000HD meets market demand for high-precision, high-speed measurement of complex di
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Date:
09/12/2024
SEGGER Introduces Simple Two-Click Setup for Flasher In-Circuit Programmers

SEGGER Introduces Simple Two-Click Setup for Flasher In-Circuit Programmers

­SEGGER announces the release of the Flasher Deployer, a new cross-platform GUI utility that streamlines the creation, deployment, and management of a Flasher Setup Package across multiple Flashers. Flasher Deployer is free and included as part of the Flasher software package available for all Flashers. The Flasher D
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Date:
09/12/2024
TDK Launches 3-Phase AC Filter Capacitors Filled with Nitrogen Gas for Long Service Life and High Temperatures

TDK Launches 3-Phase AC Filter Capacitors Filled with Nitrogen Gas for Long Service Life and High Temperatures

­TDK Corporation announces the EPCOS B32377G, a new series of three-phase AC filter capacitors in delta connection filled with nonflammable nitrogen gas instead of the soft polyurethane resin used in the existing series. In line with the megatrends of the electrification of mobility and renewable energies, th
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Date:
09/12/2024
Alliance Memory Single-Channel 16Gb LPDDR4X SDRAM Combines Low-Voltage Operation of 0.6V With Fast Clock Speeds of 2.133GHz and High Data Rates of 4.2Gbps

Alliance Memory Single-Channel 16Gb LPDDR4X SDRAM Combines Low-Voltage Operation of 0.6V With Fast Clock Speeds of 2.133GHz and High Data Rates of 4.2Gbps

­Alliance Memory announced that it has expanded its offering of high-speed CMOS mobile low-power SDRAMs with a new single-channel 16Gb LPDDR4X device that combines low power ratings with increased clock speeds and data rates in the 200-ball FBGA package. With low-voltage operation of 0.6V, the AS4C1G16MD4V-046BIN delivers higher po
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Date:
09/12/2024
Würth Elektronik Presents its Transformers for Power Line Communication

PLC transformers (WE-PLC SMT)

­Communication between charging stations and electric vehicles via an interface compliant with EN ISO 15118 is a fundamental requirement for the public charging infrastructure. Würth Elektronik now offers the WE-PLC product series of high-quality SMT transformers for Power Line Communication (PLC).  The new Würt
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Date:
09/11/2024
Complete Flying VS—9 Revealed: World's First Premium Tourism Electric Hydrofoil set to Redefine the Passenger Experience

Complete Flying VS—9 Revealed: World's First Premium Tourism Electric Hydrofoil set to Redefine the Passenger Experience

­Vessev, a global leader in sustainable marine technology, has today showcased its VS—9 electric hydrofoil, complete with cabin and interior, for the first time as it enters the final phase of sea trials ahead of commercial certification. Production of VS—9s has already began with the first vessel to enter th
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Date:
09/11/2024
Compact 400W DC-ATX Power Supply with Wide-Range Input 6-36VDC

Compact 400W DC-ATX power supply with wide-range input 6-36VDC, Image sources: Bicker Elektronik GmbH

­Bicker Elektronik GmbH in Donauwoerth, Germany, presents the new DC-ATX converter DC401W, which has been specially developed to meet the requirements of current industrial applications and is ideal for use in fanless systems. Equipped with an ultra-wide input range of 6 to 36VDC and ATX outputs, the highly ef
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Date:
09/11/2024
TDK Launches Tronics AXO314, A Closed-Loop Digital Accelerometer for High Dynamics Industrial Applications

TDK Launches Tronics AXO314, A Closed-Loop Digital Accelerometer for High Dynamics Industrial Applications

­TDK Corporation announces a new product of the Tronics AXO®300 accelerometers platform. After the successful launch of AXO315 for avionics applications, AXO305 for land and marine positioning systems, and AXO301 for railway applications and inclination measurement, Tronics extends its portfolio with AXO314, a
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Date:
09/11/2024
Infineon Pioneers World's First 300 mm Power Gallium Nitride Technology

A technical engineer in the cleanroom at Infineon Technologies in Villach, Austria, holds a 300 mm gallium nitride wafer.

­Infineon Technologies AG announced that the company has succeeded in developing the world’s first 300 mm power gallium nitride (GaN) wafer technology. Infineon is the first company in the world to master this groundbreaking technology in an existing and scalable high-volume manufacturing environment. The br
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Date:
09/11/2024
Littelfuse Advanced EL2 Tactile Switches Provide SMT and IP67 for High-Efficiency Applications

Littelfuse Advanced EL2 Tactile Switches Provide SMT and IP67 for High-Efficiency Applications

­Littelfuse, Inc. announces the C&K Switches EL2 Series Tactile Switches. These standard-size, sealed surface-mount technology (SMT) tactile switches are designed for general-purpose switching applications, offering enhanced performance, higher component density, and improved reliability fo
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Date:
09/11/2024
Boston Semi Equipment Enters Magnetic MEMS Testing Market with Initial Order from Leading Automotive IC Manufacturer

Boston Semi Equipment Enters Magnetic MEMS Testing Market with Initial Order from Leading Automotive IC Manufacturer

­Boston Semi Equipment (BSE), a global leader in advanced automation solutions for the semiconductor and consumer electronics industries, today announced it has received an order from a leading global manufacturer of sensor integrated circuits (ICs) in the automotive market for its new Zeus handler co
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Date:
09/11/2024
PSDcast – Rooftop Solar at Church

Sunrock’s Head of Development and the project lead on this church installation, Alan Robertson

­Today, we wanted to discuss an interesting application from Goodyear, Arizona, where Sunrock Distributed and Watthub Renewables completed a 280 kilowatt rooftop solar installation at the Palm Valley Church. And on the line to discuss this is Sunrock’s Head of Development and the project lead on this church in
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Date:
09/10/2024
Silicon Anode Battery Market Surges to USD 568.76 Billion by 2031, Propelled by 29.45% CAGR

Silicon Anode Battery Market Surges to USD 568.76 Billion by 2031, Propelled by 29.45% CAGR

­The Global Silicon Anode Battery Market Size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 29.45% from 2024 to 2031, according to a new report published by Verified Market Research®. The report reveals that the market was valued at USD 72.13 Billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 56
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Date:
09/10/2024
TDK Expands Inline Structure and Low-Resistance Type MEGACAP MLCCs with Metal Frames for Automotive

TDK Expands Inline Structure and Low-Resistance Type MEGACAP MLCCs with Metal Frames for Automotive

­TDK Corporation has extended the automotive-grade CA series of its MEGACAP MLCCs with a metal frame. Mass production of the product series began in September 2024. In recent years, the development of automobiles with electric powertrains, such as hybrid- (HEVs) and battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), and highl
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Date:
09/10/2024
CUI Devices has a New Name, Say Hello to Same Sky

Matt McKenzie, CEO of Same Sky

­CUI Devices is now Same Sky! The electronic components manufacturer today announced an exciting new chapter in its history with the launch of its new company name. Same Sky will remain the same trusted partner for electronic components dedicated to nurturing the spirit of innovation with a heavy dose of humanity, bu
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Date:
09/10/2024
Rapid Growth in Renewable Natural Gas, Which Could Significantly Cut Methane Emissions

Rapid Growth in Renewable Natural Gas, Which Could Significantly Cut Methane Emissions

­The sustainable energy NGO Energy Vision (EV) today released its annual assessment of the US renewable natural gas (RNG) industry, conducted in collaboration with the US Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory.  It shows rapid growth in projects producing RNG last year, and a potential pathway to deep methane emissions cuts at a time when the latest Global Methane Budget shows emissions rising rapidly. The new EV/ANL assessment tracks RNG production facilities where part or all of the output is used as transportation fuel.  RNG is the lowest-carbon transportation fuel availabl
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Date:
09/10/2024
EY Mobility Consumer Index Research Shows US Consumers Less Likely to Purchase an EV Than Last Year and Compared to Global Counterparts

EY Mobility Consumer Index Research Shows US Consumers Less Likely to Purchase an EV Than Last Year and Compared to Global Counterparts

­The fifth iteration of the EY Mobility Consumer Index (MCI), a global survey of almost 20,000 consumers from 28 countries, found that despite record US consumer interest in electric vehicles (EVs) in 2023, only 34% of US consumers intend to purchase an EV as their next car in 2024. This marks a 14 point de
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Date:
09/09/2024
RS now Offers Sifam Tinsley Instrumentation Solutions

RS now Offers Sifam Tinsley Instrumentation Solutions

­RS, a trading brand of RS Group plc, a digitally enabled global distributor of product and service solutions for industrial customers, is now an authorized distributor for Sifam Tinsley Instrumentation, a trusted supplier of high-quality electrical measuring instruments.  Sifam Tinsley offers a variety
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Date:
09/09/2024
A New Era of Collaboration in Battery Innovation

Lead Intelligent Equipment Joins the Volta Foundation: A New Era of Collaboration in Battery Innovation

­Lead Intelligent Equipment (LEAD Intelligent) is thrilled to announce its membership in the prestigious Volta Foundation, the world’s largest network of battery professionals. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in LEAD Intelligent’s commitment to advancing battery technology and fostering in
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Date:
09/06/2024
Ilika's Goliath Solid State Battery Prototypes Demonstrate Superior Safety

Graeme Purdy, Ilika CEO

­Ilika, an independent global expert in solid state battery technology, announces that safety tests undertaken by independent expert assessors have demonstrated the superior safety of Goliath solid state cell battery prototypes relative to lithium-ion equivalent batteries. University College L
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Date:
09/06/2024
ROHM and UAES Sign a Long-Term Supply Agreement for SiC Power Devices

ROHM and UAES Sign a Long-Term Supply Agreement for SiC Power Devices

­ROHM Semiconductor and United Automotive Electronic Systems Co., Ltd. (UAES), a leading Tier 1 automotive supplier in China, today announced they have entered into a long-term supply agreement for SiC power devices.  Since 2015, ROHM and UAES have been collaborating and conducting detailed technical
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Date:
09/06/2024
Authorized Distributor Mouser Electronics Shipping Wide Variety of Electronic Components and Semiconductors from Toshiba

Authorized Distributor Mouser Electronics Shipping Wide Variety of Electronic Components and Semiconductors from Toshiba

­Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest electronic components and industrial automation products, is an authorized global distributor of electronic components and solutions from Toshiba. With over 7,000 Toshiba products available to order, including over 3,000 in stock, Mo
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Date:
09/06/2024
Littelfuse Introduces IX4341 and IX4342 Dual 5 Ampere Low-Side MOSFET Gate Drivers for High-Frequency Applications

Littelfuse Introduces IX4341 and IX4342 Dual 5 Ampere Low-Side MOSFET Gate Drivers for High-Frequency Applications

­Littelfuse, Inc., an industrial technology manufacturing company empowering a sustainable, connected, and safer world, is proud to announce the launch of the IX4341 and IX4342 dual 5 ampere low-side MOSFET gate drivers. These gate drivers are specifically designed for driving MOSFETs and complete the existing IX
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Date:
09/06/2024
Roborock uses hybrid Time-of-Flight System by Infineon and pmdtechnologies for Sweeping and Mopping Robots

Measuring only 31x16x8 mm, hybrid ToF camera requires much less space for improved mapping and obstacle avoidance functionality.

­Roborock, a global leader in intelligent home robotics, has launched the intelligent sweeping and mopping all-in-one robot Roborock Qrevo Slim at IFA 2024 in Berlin, equipped with an innovative 3D camera module for navigation and obstacle avoidance using the REAL3™ Time-of-Flight (ToF) imager by Infineon Te
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Date:
09/05/2024
Red Cat Closes Acquisition of FlightWave Aerospace Systems

Jeff Thompson, Red Cat CEO.

­Red Cat Holdings, Inc., a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government, and commercial operations, today announced the closing of its acquisition of FlightWave Aerospace Systems Corporation (“FlightWave”), an industry-leading provider of VTOL drone, se
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Date:
09/05/2024
Moldova Sets Ambitious Targets for Renewable Energy Transition

Moldova Sets Ambitious Targets for Renewable Energy Transition

­The Republic of Moldova has unveiled an ambitious plan to boost renewable energy production by offering a comprehensive set of investment incentives aimed at attracting foreign investors. Key measures include priority access to connection approvals for auction winners, long-term fixed-rate contracts fo
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Date:
09/05/2024
MOL Started Production in the Largest Capacity Green Hydrogen Plant of the Region

MOL Started Production in the Largest Capacity Green Hydrogen Plant of the Region

­At the Százhalombatta refinery of MOL, a 10 megawatt capacity green hydrogen plant, the largest in Central and Eastern Europe has started producing. The facility produces 1,600 tonnes of clean, carbon-neutral green hydrogen per year which is used for fuel production reducing the Danube Refinery's carbon dioxide emi
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Date:
09/04/2024
Wärtsilä Introduces Quantum3: A Complete, High-Density AC Block Energy Storage System

Wärtsilä Introduces Quantum3: A Complete, High-Density AC Block Energy Storage System

­Technology group Wärtsilä has launched Quantum3, an intelligent cutting-edge battery energy storage system (BESS) with new safety, cybersecurity, energy density, and sustainability design features. Quantum3 is the latest addition to Wärtsilä’s Quantum battery energy storage product portfolio supporting a
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Date:
09/04/2024
One Click LCA and AECOM Partner to Drive Decarbonization Across Building and Infrastructure Projects Worldwide

Panu Pasanen, Founder and CEO of One Click LCA

­AECOM, the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, has entered into a multi-year global agreement with One Click LCA, the leading end-to-end sustainability platform for the built environment. The collaboration enhances AECOM’s ScopeX approach to deliver a 50% carbon reduction on major cl
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Date:
09/03/2024
Oceantic Network Celebrates Notice of Oregon's First Offshore Wind Lease Sale

Liz Burdock, CEO of Oceantic Network

­Oceantic Network celebrates last week’s announcement by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) of an offshore wind lease sale off the Oregon Coast. BOEM issued the Final Sale Notice (FSN) for an October 15 auction that encompasses nearly 200,000 acres, enough space to construct 3.1 GW of of
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Date:
09/03/2024
Bourns Introduces Industry's First 240 V/1 kA Bidirectional Power TVS Diode in a Surface Mount Package

Bourns Model PTVS1-240-C-M
Bidirectional Power TVS Diode

­Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components for power, protection, and sensing solutions, today further demonstrates its innovation and technology leadership with the introduction of the industry’s first 240 V/1 kA Bidirectional Power TVS (PTVS) Diode that offers the
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Date:
09/03/2024
Toshiba Now Sampling Automotive CXPI Responder Interface IC with Built-In Hardware Logic

Toshiba Now Sampling Automotive CXPI Responder Interface IC with Built-In Hardware Logic

­Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH (“Toshiba”) will start sampling the TB9033FTG, a Clock Extension Peripheral Interface (CXPI) responder interface IC with built-in hardware logic. The hardware logic can control the data communication by the CXPI protocol and General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO), eliminating the
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Date:
09/03/2024
Moxa's TSN Ethernet Switches Obtain the World's First TSN Component Certification

Moxa's TSN Ethernet Switches Obtain the World's First TSN Component Certification

­Moxa Inc., a leader in industrial communications and networking, is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking milestone in obtaining the world’s first TSN Component Certification from Avnu Alliance for components used in its TSN-G5000 Series industrial Ethernet switches. Moxa’s TSN-powered switches en
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Date:
09/03/2024
Arizona Office of Resiliency Launches Phase 1 Home Energy Rebate Program to Replace Heat-Stressed Residents' Home Cooling Systems

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs

­Governor Katie Hobbs’ Office of Resiliency, in collaboration with nonprofit organizations and emergency assistance providers across Arizona, launched a first-in-the-nation initiative to support households suffering from heat-related emergencies due to loss of air conditioning and cooling equipment. This al
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Date:
09/03/2024
How to Convert Light Intensity Into an Electrical Quantity

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Figure 1. Circuit design for measurement of light intensity

­Question: How could I measure the light intensity of different light sources? Answer: An LED that is red, green, and blue. Determination of the light intensity can be crucial, for example, if you want to design the lighting of a room, or in preparing for a photoshoot. In the era of the Intern
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Date:
09/01/2024
UK Moves to Restrict Overseas Tech and Engineering Workers

Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD

­It seemed for a little while that things were finally looking up for the UK technology sector. While the Conservatives had pledged £1.3m investment in the area, Labour, who are generally the better party for investing in industry, had won a huge majority in the House of Commons, and it seemed that better th
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Date:
09/01/2024
What's AI's Environmental Impact?

Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

­Bill Gates recently made a throwaway comment about AI’s environmental impact, kickstarting one of the most critical debates vexing this industry (and the future of this planet) – is artificial intelligence a net positive for Mother Earth? Gates claimed that AI will help countries hit their climate goals, de
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Date:
09/01/2024
The Electronic Lighting Market

Kevin Parmenter, Director, Applications Engineering. TSC, America

­According to a recent report from Fortune Business Insights, the global lighting market is projected to grow from $125.48 billion in 2023 to $169.44 billion by 2030. Having been around since 1835, this market has only recently transitioned from an electric- to electronic-driven market that encompasses a broad ran
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Date:
09/01/2024
LED Matrix Manager Empowers Automotive Front Light System

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Figure 1: An LED front light system

­Intelligent front light systems are growing ata rate of 8.3% annually. They feature glare-free high beams, LED, and matrixlighting, which together form adaptive driving beam (ADB) systems. These ADB systems eliminate the risk of blinding on coming traffic. To further enhance safety and comfort for drivers, au
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Date:
09/01/2024
Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors for LED Drivers

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Figure 1: An AC/DC flyback LED driver circuit.

­The global LED lighting market was valued at $71.59 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.20% from 2024–2032, at which point it’s predicted to have grown to a value of $186.12 billion. Many of the reasons behind this steady growth trend have to do with th
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Date:
09/01/2024
Multi-Channel LEDs Optimize Lighting Applications

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Figure 1: A 6-channel design covers most of the CIE 1931 color space using royal blue, blue, cyan, green, lime and red LEDs

­LEDs are now available in a wider range of colors and spectral choices, opening new possibilities in luminaire design for both outdoor and indoor lighting applications. However, to successfully select and use these new products without problems and realize the full benefits of their improvements, several design gu
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Date:
09/01/2024
Replacement MOSFETs That Won't Fail EMC Testing

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Figure 1. Nexperia’s 3-phase Motor Control Board and field probes

­Equipment constructed using electronic components inevitably generate noise in the form of electromagnetic interference (EMI), with switching components like MOSFETs being the biggest contributors. The level of EMI produced must not exceed values specified for the application, but unfortunately for equipment de
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Date:
09/01/2024
Modular and Configurable Power Supplies Streamline Design

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Figure 1: Block diagram illustrates a power system using multiple, single-output power supplies

­In many applications, design engineers require multiple-output AC-DC solutions for their end equipment. Depending on the number of outputs required, there are three main options: multiple, single-output AC-DC power supplies, a distributed power architecture (DPA), or modular and configurable power supplies. Th
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Date:
09/01/2024
IGBT Modules Deliver Efficiency in Inverter Applications

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Figure 1: ANPC converters are easily built using modules

­Electrification is prevalent across many sectors as manufacturers and consumers seek to find solutions that do not rely on fossil fuels as a source of energy. This is an important step for conservation as it limits the pollution that drives damaging global warming. As more electric vehicles (EVs) are deployed g
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Date:
09/01/2024
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