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    February 2025
    New at Mouser: Microchip Technology's EV42J24A Evaluation Kit for Rapidly Developing Root of Trust Solutions

    New at Mouser: Microchip Technology's EV42J24A Evaluation Kit for Rapidly Developing Root of Trust Solutions

    New at Mouser: Microchip Technology's EV42J24A Evaluation Kit for Rapidly Developing Root of Trust Solutions
    ­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 CEC173x evaluation kit (EV42J24A) from Microchip Technology. The EV42J24A is an evaluation and development kit
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    Date:
    02/28/2025
    ODU Presents new Push-Lock Medical

    ODU presents new Push-Lock Medical

    ODU Presents new Push-Lock Medical
    ­ODU, a leading supplier of high-quality connector solutions, is expanding its portfolio with the new Push-Lock Medical - a variant of the proven modular ODU-MAC® Blue-Line connector tailored to the medical environment. This innovative solution combines a compact design, easy handling and maximum fl
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    Date:
    02/28/2025
    New Rad Hard MOSFET Technology Drives Higher Power Efficiency and Reliability in Space

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    Figure 1: Half-cell diagrams of the N-Channel SJMOSFET (a) and N-Channel VDMOSFET (b)

    New Rad Hard MOSFET Technology Drives Higher Power Efficiency and Reliability in Space
    Jackson Heun, Product Applications Engineer, Infineon IR HiRel Products

    ­When designing a robust and high-density power architecture for space systems like satellites, engineers must grapple with a variety of design complexities, including limited board space, power dissipation requirements, and damaging radiation effects. To address these challenges and reach peak operational per
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    Date:
    02/28/2025
    Eco Wave Power Commences Infrastructure Enhancements for Portugal Wave Energy Project

    Eco Wave Power Commences Infrastructure Enhancements for Portugal Wave Energy Project

    Eco Wave Power Commences Infrastructure Enhancements for Portugal Wave Energy Project
    ­Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ) ("Eco Wave Power" or the "Company"), a leader in onshore wave energy technology, is pleased to announce the initiation of critical infrastructure enhancements at its pioneering wave energy project in Porto, Portugal, where the Company is implementing its fi
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    Date:
    02/27/2025
    Automotive Piezoelectric Actuators Market to Hit USD 1.0 Billion by 2034

    Automotive Piezoelectric Actuators Market to Hit USD 1.0 Billion by 2034, Driven by Growing Demand for High-Precision Vehicle Systems

    Automotive Piezoelectric Actuators Market to Hit USD 1.0 Billion by 2034
    ­The Global Automotive Piezoelectric Actuators Market (車載用圧電アクチュエーター市場)is driven by rising ADAS adoption, stricter emission norms, and expanding EV demand. Increasing use in fuel injection systems, active suspension, and autonomous vehicle technologies is dr
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    Date:
    02/27/2025
    Attopsemi Expands its Proven I-fuse OTP Portfolio on X-FAB’s 180nm Platform

    Attopsemi Expands its Proven I-fuse OTP Portfolio on X-FAB’s 180nm Platform

    Attopsemi Expands its Proven I-fuse OTP Portfolio on X-FAB’s 180nm Platform
    ­X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE, the leading analog/mixed-signal and specialty foundry, and Attopsemi Technology, the innovative one-time programmable (OTP) IP solutions provider, jointly announced today the successful demonstration of the latest version of Attopsemi’s I-fuse S3® OTP on X-FAB's XH018 tech
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    Date:
    02/27/2025
    Siemens Energy Entrusts PFISTERER with Turnkey Cable Systems

    Siemens Energy Entrusts PFISTERER with Turnkey Cable Systems

    Siemens Energy Entrusts PFISTERER with Turnkey Cable Systems
    ­PFISTERER, the international quality leader in electrical connection technology for energy infrastructure, is supplying turnkey cable systems for the BorWin4 and DolWin4 offshore grid connections, thus continuing its long-standing cooperation with Siemens Energy. The two platforms enable the highly efficient tr
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    Date:
    02/26/2025
    NRG Energy, GE Vernova and Kiewit Accelerating New Generation Capacity to Support Demand Growth

    NRG Energy, GE Vernova and Kiewit Accelerating New Generation Capacity to Support Demand Growth

    NRG Energy, GE Vernova and Kiewit Accelerating New Generation Capacity to Support Demand Growth
    ­NRG Energy Inc. joined GE Vernova, Inc. and TIC – The Industrial Company (TIC), a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation (Kiewit) in announcing a new venture aimed at rapidly bringing new electricity generation capacity to market in response to growing demand for computing power and generative AI (GenAI). This best-in-c
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    Date:
    02/26/2025
    Air Turbine Technology Inc. Highlights Air Turbine Spindles New 601 Series at 65,000/90,000 RPM

    Air Turbine Technology Inc. Highlights Air Turbine Spindles New 601 Series at 65,000/90,000 RPM

    Air Turbine Technology Inc. Highlights Air Turbine Spindles New 601 Series at 65,000/90,000 RPM
    ­Air Turbine Technology Inc., the leading manufacturer of revolutionary high-speed turbine products, highlights its new Air Turbine Spindles® 601 Series Spindle. This innovative spindle combines constant high-speed in cut, energy efficiency and a user-friendly design. As a result of its governed hi
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    Date:
    02/26/2025
    4M Carbon Fiber and Carboscreen Announce AI-Powered Collaboration to Enhance Carbon Fiber Manufacturing

    Truman Bonds, CTO of 4M Carbon Fiber

    4M Carbon Fiber and Carboscreen Announce AI-Powered Collaboration to Enhance Carbon Fiber Manufacturing
    ­4M Carbon Fiber, a pioneer in advanced carbon fiber manufacturing, has executed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Carboscreen GmbH, a leader in artificial intelligence-driven fiber monitoring systems. This strategic collaboration aims to integrate cutting-edge AI technology into 4M’s plasma oxidation manufacturing pr
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    Date:
    02/26/2025
    Danisense Expands Rapid Prototyping Capabilities with Advanced Winding Machines to Accelerate R&D Innovation

    Danisense Expands Rapid Prototyping Capabilities with Advanced Winding Machines to Accelerate R&D Innovation

    Danisense Expands Rapid Prototyping Capabilities with Advanced Winding Machines to Accelerate R&D Innovation
    ­Danisense, the leader in high-accuracy current sense transducers for demanding applications, is enhancing its R&D capabilities with the integration of new state-of-the-art winding machines into its rapid prototyping setup. The investment is aimed at streamlining the development process for next-generation cu
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    Date:
    02/26/2025
    SMT Energy Secures US $135 Million for 320 MWH Battery in Houston

    J.J. Switzer, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of SMT Energy

    SMT Energy Secures US $135 Million for 320 MWH Battery in Houston
    ­SMT Energy has secured funding for a 160 MW / 320 MWH battery energy storage facility in Houston, TX known as SMT Houston IV. As part of the capital stack, Macquarie Group ("Macquarie") and KeyBanc Capital Markets ("KeyBanc") were joint lead arrangers in a US$100 million project financing fac
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    Date:
    02/26/2025
    Infineon’s Edge AI platform DEEPCRAFT Studio Introduces Support for Computer Vision, with Ultralytics YOLO Models

    Infineon is releasing support for computer vision in DEEPCRAFT™ Studio, offering the ability to develop low-power, low-memory Edge AI models for vision.

    Infineon’s Edge AI platform DEEPCRAFT Studio Introduces Support for Computer Vision, with Ultralytics YOLO Models
    ­Infineon Technologies AG is releasing support for computer vision in DEEPCRAFT™ Studio, expanding on the existing support for audio, radar and other time-series data. With this support in place, the platform will offer the ability to develop low-power, low-memory Edge AI models for vision. This is a game-changer fo
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    Date:
    02/26/2025
    PSDcast – How AI is Revolutionizing AI Infrastructure, Robotics, and Industrial and Consumer Applications

    CEO and Co-founder of EPC, Alex Lidow

    PSDcast – How AI is Revolutionizing AI Infrastructure, Robotics, and Industrial and Consumer Applications
    ­In the run-up to the most important power event of the year, the Applied Power Electronics Conference, or APEC, we’d like to take an extra special look at one of our key partners, Efficient Power Conversion, and how GaN is revolutionizing AI infrastructure, humanoid robotics, and industrial and consumer ap
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    Date:
    02/26/2025
    Oil & Gas Analytics Revolution: Market Poised for Explosive 24.2% CAGR Growth Through 2034

    Oil & Gas Analytics Revolution: Market Poised for Explosive 24.2% CAGR Growth Through 2034

    Oil & Gas Analytics Revolution: Market Poised for Explosive 24.2% CAGR Growth Through 2034
    Global Market Insights, Inc.

    ­The Upstream Oil & Gas Analytics Market size will expand significantly through 2032. Increasing complexity of operations in the oil & gas sector is generating lucrative opportunities for industry growth. Analytics enables companies to identify inefficiencies, minimize downtime, optimize maintenance sc
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    Date:
    02/25/2025
    Würth Elektronik Presents its LEDs with Focused Emission

    The WL-SMCW with a dome lens is a high-precision, space-saving and energy-efficient light source.

    Würth Elektronik Presents its LEDs with Focused Emission
    ­Würth Elektronik expands its two LED product series: “WL-SMCW SMT Mono-color Chip LED Waterclear” now includes a compact model with a footprint of just 1.6 mm × 0.8 mm, in which a dome lens focuses the light. This enables the LED to produce a bright and concentrated beam with an emission angle of just 30
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    Date:
    02/25/2025
    1A Buck Converter from STMicroelectronics Powers Low-Voltage Loads in Smart Meters, Home Appliances, and Industrial Converters

    1A Buck Converter from STMicroelectronics Powers Low-Voltage Loads in Smart Meters, Home Appliances, and Industrial Converters

    1A Buck Converter from STMicroelectronics Powers Low-Voltage Loads in Smart Meters, Home Appliances, and Industrial Converters
    ­STMicroelectronics’ DCP3601 miniature monolithic buck converter combines extensive feature integration and flexibility, enabling simple, low-BOM designs to achieve high conversion efficiency. The power switches and compensation are built-in, requiring only six components to complete the circuit, including th
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    Date:
    02/25/2025
    Mastercard adds Infineon to Greener Payments Partnership, Driving the Development of Sustainable Payment Cards

    SECORA™ Pay Green paves the way for more sustainable payment cards. This innovation together with Infineon’s active contribution to global CO2 reduction has been motivating Mastercard to admit Infineon to its Greener Payments Partnership (GPP) advisory council.

    Mastercard adds Infineon to Greener Payments Partnership, Driving the Development of Sustainable Payment Cards
    ­SECORA™ Pay Green by Infineon Technologies AG paves the way for more sustainable payment cards. This innovation together with Infineon’s active contribution to global CO2 reduction has been motivating Mastercard to admit Infineon to its Greener Payments Partnership (GPP) advisory council. Mastercard an
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    Date:
    02/24/2025
    GAÏA Converter Introduces the MGDM-500/P with a New Parallel Option for Scalable Power Solutions up to 3 kW

    GAÏA Converter Introduces the MGDM-500/P with a New Parallel Option for Scalable Power Solutions up to 3 kW

    GAÏA Converter Introduces the MGDM-500/P with a New Parallel Option for Scalable Power Solutions up to 3 kW
    ­GAÏA Converter, a world leader in high-reliability power conversion solutions, is proud to announce the introduction of a parallel option to its MGDM500 series. This new feature optimises the scalability of the power architecture, enabling users to reach power levels of 3 kW while maintaining high efficiency an
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    Date:
    02/21/2025
    Smart Farming: Machine Learning’s Impact on Agricultural Productivity

    Smart Farming: Machine Learning’s Impact on Agricultural Productivity

    Smart Farming: Machine Learning’s Impact on Agricultural Productivity
    Global Market Insights, Inc.

    ­The machine learning for crop yield prediction market stood at USD 581 million in 2023, with a projected growth at a CAGR of 26.5% from 2024 to 2032. This expansion is driven by improvements in data quality from satellite imagery and the enhanced precision of machine learning technologies. High-resolution mu
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    Date:
    02/21/2025
    Chromasens Adds Ultra High-Resolution 15K Linescan Camera to allPIXA evo DXGE Family

    Chromasens allPIXA evo DXGE 15K camera with Dual 10GigE

    Chromasens Adds Ultra High-Resolution 15K Linescan Camera to allPIXA evo DXGE Family
    ­Chromasens' allPIXA evo DXGE linescan camera portfolio has been expanded with an ultra high-resolution model capable of acquiring 15360 x 3 pixel True RGB color images at a maximum line speed of 49 kHz. Aimed at precision web and print verification, the new allPIXA evo DXGE 15K also supports challenging color lin
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    Date:
    02/21/2025
    Infineon CoolGaN Power Transistors Enable SounDigital to Reach Higher Fidelity in Smaller Amplifier Systems

    SounDigital selected Infineon’s 100 V normally-off E-mode CoolGaN™ transistors to reach higher fidelity in smaller amplifier systems.

    Infineon CoolGaN Power Transistors Enable SounDigital to Reach Higher Fidelity in Smaller Amplifier Systems
    ­Manufacturers of cutting-edge audio equipment constantly seek to enhance sound quality while also meeting the growing demand for compact, lightweight, more integrated, and energy-efficient designs. At the same time, they must ensure seamless connectivity, cost-effectiveness, and user-friendly functionality, ma
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    Date:
    02/21/2025
    Latest STM32C0 MCUs from STMicroelectronics Ease Entry into Embedded Development

    Latest STM32C0 MCUs from STMicroelectronics Ease Entry into Embedded Development

    Latest STM32C0 MCUs from STMicroelectronics Ease Entry into Embedded Development
    ­Three new microcontrollers (MCUs) are joining STMicroelectronics’ STM32C0 series, giving designers more flexibility with options including greater memory density, extended interfaces, and CAN FD for enhanced communication capability. The new MCUs now joining the cost-efficient series include the STM32C051
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    Date:
    02/19/2025
    SemiQ 1200V SiC Full-Bridge Modules Simplify Development of Solar Inverters, Energy Storage and Battery Charging Applications

    SemiQ 1200V SiC Full-Bridge Modules Simplify Development of Solar Inverters, Energy Storage and Battery Charging Applications

    SemiQ 1200V SiC Full-Bridge Modules Simplify Development of Solar Inverters, Energy Storage and Battery Charging Applications
    ­SemiQ Inc, a designer, developer, and global supplier of superior silicon carbide (SiC) solutions for ultra-efficient, high-performance, and high-voltage applications, has announced a family of three 1200V SiC full-bridge modules, each integrating two of the company's rugged high-speed switching SiC MOSFETs wit
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    Date:
    02/19/2025
    Marotta Controls Delivers 50,000th CoRe Valve to Rocket Lab

    Marotta Controls Delivers 50,000th CoRe Valve to Rocket Lab

    Marotta Controls Delivers 50,000th CoRe Valve to Rocket Lab
    ­Marotta Controls, a rapidly growing aerospace and defense supplier, today announced a significant milestone with the delivery of its 50,000th CoRe® Flow Control valve to Rocket Lab, a global leader in launch services and space systems. Developed by Marotta and launched in 2018, the CoRe product line fe
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    Date:
    02/19/2025
    Movandi Collaborates with Kyocera to Advance Wireless Relay Technology, Enabling Seamless Expansion of Millimeter Wave Coverage

    Maryam Rofougaran, CEO and co-founder of Movandi

    Movandi Collaborates with Kyocera to Advance Wireless Relay Technology, Enabling Seamless Expansion of Millimeter Wave Coverage
    ­Movandi, a leader in RF and millimeter wave (mmWave) technologies and software, today announced that it has collaborated with Kyocera Inc and to expand 5G mmWave network coverage and capacity by using Movandi's smart repeater technology.  Movandi's proprietary mmWave RF chipsets, phased-array antenna and
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    Date:
    02/19/2025
    Infineon Reaches Next Milestone on 200 mm Silicon Carbide Roadmap: Product-Roll out to Customers Starts

    A technical engineer in the cleanroom at Infineon Technologies in Villach, Austria, holds a 200 mm silicon carbide wafer.

    Infineon Reaches Next Milestone on 200 mm Silicon Carbide Roadmap: Product-Roll out to Customers Starts
    ­Infineon Technologies AG has made significant progress on its 200 mm silicon carbide (SiC) roadmap. The company will already release the first products based on the advanced 200 mm SiC technology to customers in Q1 2025. The products, manufactured in Villach, Austria, provide first-class SiC power technology fo
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    Date:
    02/19/2025
    TAIYO YUDEN Realizes a Metal Power Inductor as Thin as 0.33 mm

    TAIYO YUDEN Realizes a Metal Power Inductor as Thin as 0.33 mm

    TAIYO YUDEN Realizes a Metal Power Inductor as Thin as 0.33 mm
    ­TAIYO YUDEN CO., LTD. has begun mass production of a new metal power inductor MCOIL™ LSCN series of multilayer metal power inductors, the "LSCND1005CCTR47MH" (1.0 x 0.5 x 0.33 mm; maximum height shown). This power inductor is for use as choke coils in the power supply circuits of wearable de
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    Date:
    02/19/2025
    PCB Threaded Connections Using Press-Fit Technology

    REDCUBE PRESS-FIT for Automotive: The individually tested press-fit connectors can carry high currents and are mechanically very stable.

    PCB Threaded Connections Using Press-Fit Technology
    ­Würth Elektronik, manufacturer of electronic and electromechanical components for the electronics industry, presents its “REDCUBE PRESS-FIT for Automotive”, a new range of threaded connections specially optimized for the automotive industry. The robust components can carry currents of up to 250 A and ar
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    Date:
    02/18/2025
    ADLINK Launches OSM-MTK510 — High-Performance, Ultra-Low Power, Rugged, Compact Solution

    ADLINK Launches OSM-MTK510 — High-Performance, Ultra-Low Power, Rugged, Compact Solution

    ADLINK Launches OSM-MTK510 — High-Performance, Ultra-Low Power, Rugged, Compact Solution
    ­ADLINK Technology Inc., a global leader in edge computing, announces the launch of the new OSM-MTK510. It is an OSM R1.1 Size-L with a 662 BGA module powered by the MediaTek Genio 510 series processor. The newest OSM solution is engineered for efficiency and excels in comprehensive AI workload for real-time de
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    Date:
    02/18/2025
    RS Offers Next-Generation Terminal Blocks from Phoenix Contact

    RS Offers Next-Generation Terminal Blocks from Phoenix Contact

    RS Offers Next-Generation Terminal Blocks from Phoenix Contact
    ­RS, a global product and service solutions provider for industrial customers, offers Phoenix Contact’s growing line of terminal blocks equipped with its innovative Push-X connection technology, which is tested and proven to facilitate wired connections that are user-friendly, flexible, durable, reliable, re
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    Date:
    02/18/2025
    Eurodia and Rio Tinto Partner to Redefine Lithium Extraction

    Mathieu Bailly, Président of Eurodia

    Eurodia and Rio Tinto Partner to Redefine Lithium Extraction
    ­In the rapidly evolving lithium industry, where the global energy transition demands both speed and responsibility, Eurodia is setting new standards with precision-engineered solutions that deliver real-world impact. The French engineering firm has been selected by Rio Tinto, a global leader in mining and cr
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    Date:
    02/17/2025
    Multimodal AI Market Expands Rapidly with 32.7% CAGR Over the Next Decade

    Multimodal AI Market Expands Rapidly with 32.7% CAGR Over the Next Decade

    Multimodal AI Market Expands Rapidly with 32.7% CAGR Over the Next Decade
    Global Market Insights, Inc.

    ­The multimodal ai market size will experience over 30% CAGR from 2024 to 2032, fueled by significant advancements in video data analysis and the growing demand for innovative AI services. The rising innovative launches by leading tech companies support market growth. For instance, in March 2024, Apple in
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    Date:
    02/17/2025
    Ascential Technologies Expands Dynamometer Portfolio with Electric and Autonomous Vehicle Offerings

    Ascential Technologies Expands Dynamometer Portfolio with Electric and Autonomous Vehicle Offerings

    Ascential Technologies Expands Dynamometer Portfolio with Electric and Autonomous Vehicle Offerings
    ­Ascential Technologies, a leading global provider of automated diagnostic, inspection, assembly and test systems and services across a wide range of industries, has announced its latest additions and developments to its expansive dynamometer (dyno) portfolio, including a hub dyno and steerable dyno. These tw
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    Date:
    02/17/2025
    CDM Announces In-House Absolute and Relative Phase Matching Capabilities for the Design and Manufacture of Jumper Cable Assemblies

    CDM Announces In-House Absolute and Relative Phase Matching Capabilities for the Design and Manufacture of Jumper Cable Assemblies

    CDM Announces In-House Absolute and Relative Phase Matching Capabilities for the Design and Manufacture of Jumper Cable Assemblies
    ­CDM Inc., a full line distributor of interconnect products, and manufacturer of engineered cable assemblies and fabricated metalworks, today announced in-house absolute and relative phase matching capabilities for the design and manufacture of jumper cable assemblies. Critical in RF systems, the phase matching pr
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    Date:
    02/17/2025
    ROHM's New General-Purpose Chip Resistors Contribute to Greater Miniaturization

    ROHM's New General-Purpose Chip Resistors Contribute to Greater Miniaturization

    ROHM's New General-Purpose Chip Resistors Contribute to Greater Miniaturization
    ­ROHM Semiconductor announced an expanded portfolio of general-purpose chip resistors with the MCRx family, designed to achieve greater miniaturization and enhanced performance across a variety of applications. The new lineup includes the high-power MCRS series and low-resistance, high-power MCRL series. In today's er
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    Date:
    02/17/2025
    Global Electronics and Semiconductor Materials Market to Reach USD 119.8 Billion by 2034

    Global Electronics and Semiconductor Materials Market to Reach USD 119.8 Billion by 2034

    Global Electronics and Semiconductor Materials Market to Reach USD 119.8 Billion by 2034
    Transparency Market Research Inc.

    ­According to recent market research, the global electronics and semiconductor materials market (전자 및 반도체 소재 시장) is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 6.1% from 2024 to 2034, reaching a valuation of US$ 119.8 Billion by th
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    Date:
    02/14/2025
    Heilind Electronics Introduces Molex NextStream Connector System

    Heilind Electronics Introduces Molex NextStream Connector System

    Heilind Electronics Introduces Molex NextStream Connector System
    ­Heilind Electronics, a leading global distributor of electronic components, is now featuring the Molex NextStream Connector System. Designed for high-density and high-speed applications, this advanced connector system ensures reliable performance for data storage, networking, and other mission-critical environments. The Molex Nex
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    Date:
    02/14/2025
    Würth Elektronik Introduces its Thyone-e

    Thyone-e is an especially compact and cost-effective proprietary radio module from Würth Elektronik.

    Würth Elektronik Introduces its Thyone-e
    ­The Thyone I radio module from Würth Elektronik now has a little sibling: Thyone-e, which takes up 30 percent less space and represents a cost-effective alternative for applications in which the long-range mode is not required. Like the other radio modules in the series, Thyone-e can be used to set up me
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    Date:
    02/13/2025
    Bluetooth Module from Panasonic Industry Offers Great Performance while Minimizing Current Consumption

    Bluetooth Module from Panasonic Industry Offers Great Performance while Minimizing Current Consumption

    Bluetooth Module from Panasonic Industry Offers Great Performance while Minimizing Current Consumption
    ­The newly launched small and cost-effective PAN B511-1C Bluetooth module from Panasonic Industry features great performance and great memory while minimizing current consumption based on the Nordic nRF54L15 single chip controller. A dedicated number of GPIOs is positione
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    Date:
    02/13/2025
    Toshiba Introduces the TCR3DMxxA and TCR3EMxxA Series of 300mA LDO Voltage Regulators

    Toshiba Introduces the TCR3DMxxA and TCR3EMxxA Series of 300mA LDO Voltage Regulators

    Toshiba Introduces the TCR3DMxxA and TCR3EMxxA Series of 300mA LDO Voltage Regulators
    ­Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH (“Toshiba”) announces the introduction of the TCR3DMxxA and TCR3EMxxA series of general-purpose, single-output voltage regulators with an on/off control input, featuring a low dropout voltage and fast transient response. Both series are housed in the ultra-small DFN4D package (1.
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    Date:
    02/13/2025
    Automotive Digital Key Market to Surpass US $11.6 Billion by 2031

    Automotive Digital Key Market to Surpass US $11.6 Billion by 2031

    Automotive Digital Key Market to Surpass US $11.6 Billion by 2031
    Transparency Market Research Inc.

    ­The automotive digital key market, valued at US$ 2.1 Bn in 2022, is projected to reach US$ 11.6 Bn by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 21.0%. With growing demand for enhanced vehicle security, remote access, and seamless user experience, industry leaders are investing in cu
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    Date:
    02/12/2025
    SEGGER J-Link Debug Probes and Flasher Programming Tools Support ST’s Stellar P and G MCUs

    Stellar devices enable developers to consolidate
    multiple electronic control units.

    SEGGER J-Link Debug Probes and Flasher Programming Tools Support ST’s Stellar P and G MCUs
    ­With multiple cores, Stellar devices enable developers to consolidate multiple electronic control units (ECUs) into one high-performance ECU using a single Stellar MCU. This approach simplifies system architecture while maintaining the ability to handle diverse automotive applications.  "By adding supp
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    Date:
    02/12/2025
    WRI and University of Chicago Announce $100 Million Gift from Michael and Tanya Polsky to Accelerate the Global Energy Transition

    Ani Dasgupta, President & CEO of WRI

    WRI and University of Chicago Announce $100 Million Gift from Michael and Tanya Polsky to Accelerate the Global Energy Transition
    ­World Resources Institute (WRI) and the University of Chicago announced today a combined $100 million contribution from Michael and Tanya Polsky through the Polsky Foundation to accelerate pragmatic, scalable solutions for the global energy transition and prepare the next generation of energy innovators, entrepreneurs an
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    Date:
    02/12/2025
    Security Industry Embraces Mobile Credentials, Biometrics and AI, New Trends Report From HID Finds

    Security Industry Embraces Mobile Credentials, Biometrics and AI, New Trends Report From HID Finds

    Security Industry Embraces Mobile Credentials, Biometrics and AI, New Trends Report From HID Finds
    ­As organizations navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape, security leaders are making strategic shifts toward unified platforms and emerging technologies, according to the newly released 2025 State of Security and Identity Report from HID. The comprehensive study gathered responses from 1,800 pa
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    Date:
    02/11/2025
    TTI Announces Global Distribution Partnership with Samtec

    Rick Skees, Vice President of Distribution, Samtec

    TTI Announces Global Distribution Partnership with Samtec
    ­TTI, Inc. a leading authorized, specialty distributor of electronic components, announced the company is now an authorized distributor of Samtec, Inc. products. With this new partnership, TTI will provide a global channel for Samtec’s cables and connectors used in electronic applications. “We are very
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    Date:
    02/10/2025
    Wärtsilä Introduces Next-Generation Engine to Balance Renewables and Improve Power Plant Performance

    Wärtsilä Introduces Next-Generation Engine to Balance Renewables and Improve Power Plant Performance

    Wärtsilä Introduces Next-Generation Engine to Balance Renewables and Improve Power Plant Performance
    ­Technology group Wärtsilä launches today its next generation 46TS engine, which is designed to balance renewable energy, provide highly efficient baseload power, and can run on sustainable fuels in future. The Wärtsilä 46TS large-bore engine has evolved from a long line of proven and reliable power pla
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    Date:
    02/10/2025
    At NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Embry‑Riddle Students Defend Space Systems From Cyberthreats

    At NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Embry‑Riddle Students Defend Space Systems From Cyberthreats

    At NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Embry‑Riddle Students Defend Space Systems From Cyberthreats
    ­Two Embry‑Riddle students have collaborated with NASA investigators on efforts to protect space operations — the next frontier in aerospace cybersecurity. Michael Boehm and Justin La Zare, who are both National Science Foundation (NSF) CyberCorp Scholarship for Service recipients, worked on
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    Date:
    02/10/2025
    AtmosZero Opens New Factory in Colorado to Deliver Decarbonized Steam Globally

    Jim Barnhart, COO, AtmosZero.

    AtmosZero Opens New Factory in Colorado to Deliver Decarbonized Steam Globally
    ­AtmosZero, the company on a mission to electrify steam, has opened its first 100,000 square-foot manufacturing factory at the Forge Campus in Loveland, Colorado. This new factory is the first step to commercializing Boiler 2.0 and the company’s expansion of its manufacturing footprint to support upwards of
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    Date:
    02/10/2025
    Home Energy Management Market Expands with AI and IoT Innovations

    Home Energy Management Market Expands with AI and IoT Innovations

    Home Energy Management Market Expands with AI and IoT Innovations
    Global Market Insights, Inc.

    ­The Home Energy Management System Market will register 8.3% CAGR from 2023 to 2032, propelled by technological advancements and the widespread adoption of smart technologies. With the advent of advanced sensors, artificial intelligence, and seamless connectivity, these systems offer users unparalleled co
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    Date:
    02/07/2025
    Heilind Electronics Featuring HARTING M17 Circular Connectors

    Heilind Electronics Featuring HARTING M17 Circular Connectors

    Heilind Electronics Featuring HARTING M17 Circular Connectors
    ­Heilind Electronics, a leading global distributor of electronic components, is now featuring HARTING M17 Circular Connectors. These compact and versatile connectors are specifically engineered to meet the demands of industrial automation, robotics, and other harsh environment applications. The HARTING M17 Circu
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    Date:
    02/07/2025
    SVS-Vistek Introduces 10GigE Version of Beyond Vision Series of Ultraviolet Camera

    SVS-Vistek Introduces 10GigE Version of Beyond Vision Series of Ultraviolet Camera

    SVS-Vistek Introduces 10GigE Version of Beyond Vision Series of Ultraviolet Camera
    ­SVS-Vistek has developed its new fxo487MXGE machine vision UV camera by fusing the Sony Pregius Ultraviolet (UV) 8.1 megapixel image sensor with the 10GigE Vision interface. In addition to its low latency and flexible cabling options,10GigE Vision's significantly higher bandwidth makes it possible to
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    Date:
    02/07/2025
    Infineon Introduces new OPTIREG TLF35585 Power Management IC for Demanding Automotive Applications

    Infineon is expanding the OPTIREG™ PMIC family with the OPTIREG PMIC TLF35585, an integrated multi-rail power supply solution for demanding automotive systems.

    Infineon Introduces new OPTIREG TLF35585 Power Management IC for Demanding Automotive Applications
    ­The OPTIREG™ Power Management IC (PMIC) portfolio enables highly efficient voltage regulation, offering pre- and post-regulator architectures with DC/DC and linear regulators as well as trackers. In addition to the power supply, additional monitoring and control functions are integrated, enabling customers to
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    Date:
    02/07/2025
    SEGGER Enhances SystemView with Multicore Support for Advanced Real-Time Analysis

    SystemView for Multicore identifies inefficiencies,
    unforeseen interactions, and resource conflicts,
    enabling developers to ensure a program
    performs as intended.

    SEGGER Enhances SystemView with Multicore Support for Advanced Real-Time Analysis
    ­SEGGER’s SystemView now supports multicore systems, allowing it to deliver powerful real-time verification and visualization for multicore chips. SystemView is a real-time recording and visualization tool designed to analyze and provide deep insight into the runtime behavior of embedded systems. It
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    Date:
    02/06/2025
    SCHURTER Partners with Hughes-Peters to Expand Distribution Reach

    Leonard Overholser, General Manager/VP Americas at SCHURTER

    SCHURTER Partners with Hughes-Peters to Expand Distribution Reach
    ­SCHURTER is pleased to announce their partnership with Hughes-Peters, a prominent distributor in the industrial electronics sector. This collaboration will enable SCHURTER to broaden its distribution network and further strengthen its presence in key markets. Through their renewed relationship, Hughes-Pe
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    Date:
    02/06/2025
    Scientists Invent

    A sample of the "slime" material created by Dr. Erica Pensini. The gel contains lysine, oleic acid and 90% water.

    Scientists Invent "Slime" That Could be Used in New Medical, Green Energy, and Robot Applications
    ­University of Guelph (U of G) researchers have developed a slime-like material that produces electricity when compressed. When the team studied their prototype using the Canadian Light Source (CLS) at the University of Saskatchewan, they discovered the material has an array of potential applications.  If installed
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    Date:
    02/06/2025
    KYOCERA AVX Releases new Supercapacitor Simulation Software

    KYOCERA AVX Releases new Supercapacitor Simulation Software

    KYOCERA AVX Releases new Supercapacitor Simulation Software
    ­KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, released a new version of its SpiCAT online simulation software dedicated to supercapacitors.  SpiCAT online simulation software makes it easy f
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    Date:
    02/05/2025
    Linux Foundation Energy Releases Version 1.0 of SEAPATH, the Open Source Software Hypervisor for Digitalizing Electrical Power Substation Systems

    LF Energy Executive Director Alex Thornton

    Linux Foundation Energy Releases Version 1.0 of SEAPATH, the Open Source Software Hypervisor for Digitalizing Electrical Power Substation Systems
    ­LF Energy, the open source foundation focused on harnessing the power of collaborative software and hardware technologies to accelerate the energy transition, has released version 1.0 of LF Energy SEAPATH, an open source software hypervisor designed for IEC 61850 Digital Substation Automation Sy
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    Date:
    02/05/2025
    Navitas' GaN & SiC Devices Power Dell's Family of AI Notebooks

    Navitas' GaN & SiC Devices Power Dell's Family of AI Notebooks

    Navitas' GaN & SiC Devices Power Dell's Family of AI Notebooks
    ­Navitas Semiconductor, the industry leader in next-generation GaNFast gallium nitride (GaN) and GeneSiC silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors, announced its adoption of both technologies into Dell’s family of notebook adapters, from 60 W to 360 W. Enabled by over 20 years of SiC technology leadership,
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    Date:
    02/05/2025
    DigiKey Expands Downloadable CAD Model Offering through Partnership with TraceParts

    DigiKey Expands Downloadable CAD Model Offering through Partnership with TraceParts

    DigiKey Expands Downloadable CAD Model Offering through Partnership with TraceParts
    ­DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, announces a partnership with TraceParts, a leading provider of computer-aided design (CAD)-content for engineering, industrial equipment and ma
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    Date:
    02/04/2025
    STMicroelectronics and HighTec EDV-Systeme Collaborate for Safer Software-Defined Vehicles

    STMicroelectronics and HighTec EDV-Systeme Collaborate for Safer Software-Defined Vehicles

    STMicroelectronics and HighTec EDV-Systeme Collaborate for Safer Software-Defined Vehicles
    ­STMicroelectronics and HighTec EDV-Systeme GmbH are advancing automotive functional safety with a complete solution that will accelerate the development of safety-critical systems to make software-defined vehicles safer and more affordable. The solution supports the Rust programming language and combines
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    Date:
    02/04/2025
    Yokogawa Test & Measurement Releases PBDH0400 Series High-voltage, Wide-bandwidth Differential Probe

    Yokogawa Test & Measurement Releases PBDH0400 Series Differential Probe

    Yokogawa Test & Measurement Releases PBDH0400 Series High-voltage, Wide-bandwidth Differential Probe
    ­Yokogawa Test & Measurement Corporation announces the release of its PBDH0400 series differential probe with a maximum input voltage of 2000 V and a frequency bandwidth of 400 MHz. PBDH0400 series differential probes are able to deliver the measurements required for developing the next generation of
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    Date:
    02/04/2025
    onsemi Achieves Validation of Near-Term Science-Based Emissions Reduction Targets

    onsemi Achieves Validation of Near-Term Science-Based Emissions Reduction Targets

    onsemi Achieves Validation of Near-Term Science-Based Emissions Reduction Targets
    ­The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has approved onsemi’s near-term science-based emissions reduction targets. The validation of these targets attests that the planned decrease of onsemi’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is aligned to the ambition of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5° Celsius. With the valid
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    Date:
    02/04/2025
    Sager Electronics and Panasonic Industrial Devices Sales Company of America Sign Distribution Agreement

    Faris Aruri, Senior Vice President, Marketing for Sager Electronics

    Sager Electronics and Panasonic Industrial Devices Sales Company of America Sign Distribution Agreement
    ­Sager Electronics, a leading North American distributor of Interconnect, Power, and Electromechanical products and custom solutions provider, announces the addition of Panasonic Industry products to its line card. Panasonic Industry’s North American sales affiliate is a leading provider of
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    Date:
    02/04/2025
    High-Voltage Boost and Inverting Converters for Communications

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    Figure 1. 12V input to 250V output 2-stage boost converter

    High-Voltage Boost and Inverting Converters for Communications
    Jesus Rosales, Applications Engineer, Analog Devices

    ­The field of electronic communications is rapidly expanding into every aspect of ordinary life. Detection, transmission, and reception of data require a wide array of devices such as optical sensors, RF MEMS, PIN diodes, APDs, laser diodes, and high voltage DACs, to name just a few. In many cases, these devic
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    Date:
    02/01/2025
    Delays Hinder Europe's Chip Strategy

    Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD

    Delays Hinder Europe's Chip Strategy
    Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD

    ­The COVID-19 pandemic showed us that our supply chains were not as robust as we thought they were. Shutdowns across the globe stopped OEMs getting the components they needed to finish their products, adversely affecting the economies of nations all around the world. After the pandemic was over, the leaders of
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    Date:
    02/01/2025
    AI's Ubiquity

    Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

    AI's Ubiquity
    Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

    ­With our new arbitrary period of measuring one revolution around the sun upon us, it’s worth taking a closer look at the hottest tech since wide band-gap semiconductors – artificial intelligence. We all know it’s a big deal, and if you’ve been on social media at all in the past several years, it
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    Date:
    02/01/2025
    Wide Bandgap – Advancing Power Electronics

    Kevin Parmenter, Director, Applications Engineering. TSC, America

    Wide Bandgap – Advancing Power Electronics
    Kevin Parmenter, Director, Applications Engineering. TSC, America

    ­Wide bandgap (WBG) materials, characterized by a larger energy bandgap (typically greater than 2.0 eV), are revolutionizing the field of power electronics. They are also the cornerstone of next-generation RF and optoelectronic devices. Endowed with unique – and beneficial – properties, WBG devices like Sili
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    Date:
    02/01/2025
    Welcome to the GaN Era

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    Welcome to the GaN Era
    Nare Gabrielyan, Product Marketing Manager, Cambridge GaN Devices

    ­Size, weight and performance are three attributes that constantly propel electronics development. Throw in the need for ultra-efficiency driven by market requirements and international regulations, plus the absolute need to address sustainability, and you’ll see why gallium nitride is gaining such huge traction as
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    Date:
    02/01/2025
    Using GaN Technology in Switch-Mode Power Supplies

    Figure 1. Necessary components to consider when using GaN technology as power switches in a power stage of the LTC7800 buck converter.

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    Using GaN Technology in Switch-Mode Power Supplies
    Frederik Dostal, Power Management Expert, Analog Devices

    ­GaN switches typically have lower gate voltage ratings than silicon FETs. Most GaN manufacturers recommend a typical gate drive voltage of 5 V. Some have an absolute maximum rating of 6 V, which does not give much headroom between the recommended gate drive voltage and the critical threshold, above which would da
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    Date:
    02/01/2025
    A Combined Approach Simplifies EV On-Board Charger Design

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    Figure 1: Totem-pole PFC demonstration application

    A Combined Approach Simplifies EV On-Board Charger Design
    Clayton Pillion, Vice President SiC business unit, and Joe Thomsen, Vice President Digital Signal Controller Business Unit, Microchip

    ­An essential component for electric vehicles (EVs) is the On-Board Charger (OBC), which transforms alternating current (AC) into direct current (DC) to replenish the vehicle's high-voltage battery. The efficacy and dependability of OBCs significantly influence the entire performance and user experience of EVs
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    Date:
    02/01/2025
    Optimizing PCB Thermal Design for GaN FETs: A Guide for Power Electronics Engineers

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    Figure 1: Cross-section view of GaN devices mounted on a PCB in a half-bridge configuration without a heatsink and the equivalent thermal circuit

    Optimizing PCB Thermal Design for GaN FETs: A Guide for Power Electronics Engineers
    Adolfo Herrera, Efficient Power Conversion, EPC

    ­Effective thermal design at the printed circuit board (PCB) level can substantially improve cooling without the need for a heatsink. This article presents simple thermal management guidelines maximizing heat conduction from the GaN FETs to the environment using just the PCB and optimizes thermal performance wi
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    Date:
    02/01/2025
    Powering the Future: Direct Current to Fast-Track Clean Energy Solutions

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    Figure 1: The new DC Authentix charger and modular site design enable rapid deployment of EV charging hubs for rideshare, robotaxis, and truck depots. Pre-configured components ensure fast assembly and operational readiness

    Powering the Future: Direct Current to Fast-Track Clean Energy Solutions
    Vic Shao, CEO and Founder of DC Grid

    ­Over the past 15 years, working in energy storage and fleet electrification, one thing has become clear: the traditional alternating current (AC) grid, which has served us for over a century, can’t meet the demands of rapid clean energy adoption, especially in power-hungry sectors like electric vehicle (EV) in
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    Date:
    02/01/2025
    A Top-Side Cooled Package to Best Dissipate Heat

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    Figure 1: TOLT (a), PowerPAK 8x8R (b), and CCPAK1212i (c)

    A Top-Side Cooled Package to Best Dissipate Heat
    Sebastian Klotzer and Ilian B from Nexperia and Maurizio Tranchero and Paolo Santero from Ideas & Motion

    ­In recent years, semiconductor manufacturers have developed power component packages which use a different thermal management approach - instead of placing the thermal pad on the bottom of a device pointing towards the PCB, the exposed metal pad is placed on the top side of the device. It has been shown that to
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    Date:
    02/01/2025
    Why Choose Polymer for Capacitors?

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    Figure 1: Similarities and differences in the construction of polymer capacitors (Source: Kemet)

    Why Choose Polymer for Capacitors?
    Julio GÁLLEGO LÓPEZ, Field Application Engineer at Rutronik

    ­Aluminum electrolytic capacitors are polarized capacitors in which the anode and cathode are made of aluminum. They can have either a wet electrolyte, a solid conductive polymer, or a hybrid (wet and solid conductive polymer) electrolyte. In aluminum electrolytic capacitors, both electrodes are made of a
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    Date:
    02/01/2025
    Driving the Future of Intelligent Robotics and Smart Home Devices with FPGAs

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    Figure 1: A Field Programmable Gate Array, or FPGA, is a type of integrated circuit (IC) that enables the development of custom logic for rapid prototyping and final system design. FPGAs are different than other custom or semi-custom ICs due to their inherent flexibility....

    Driving the Future of Intelligent Robotics and Smart Home Devices with FPGAs
    Mark Hoopes, Director of Automotive & Industrial Segment Marketing and Hussein Osman, Segment Marketing Director, Lattice Semiconductor

    ­The global smart homes market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 20.35% from 2023 to 2030 and, the global industrial robotics market is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 11.65% over the same period according to ABI Analytics. As adoption across both markets accelerates, Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) ar
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    Date:
    02/01/2025
    Mind the Bandgap on the Road to APEC

    Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD

    Mind the Bandgap on the Road to APEC
    Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD

    ­Welcome to the February edition of Power Systems Design Europe. We are quickly approaching APEC, the highlight of the year for the US power industry. I’ll be attending the exhibition for the first time this year, and am looking forward to see some new companies there that may not make it across the Atlantic to
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    Date:
    02/01/2025
    Just One More Month

    Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

    Just One More Month
    Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

    ­It’s February, which means a new President was just sworn in and Valentines Day and the Super Bowl are right around the corner. It’s Black History month, President’s Day gives the nation’s youth a welcome respite from their studies, and the magical, weather-predicting groundhog may or may not have seen his shadow.
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    Date:
    02/01/2025

     

     

     

     

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