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May 2025
SEGGER Partners with Allegro MicroSystems to Support Allegro High-Performance MCUs

SEGGER Partners with Allegro MicroSystems to Support Allegro High-Performance MCUs

SEGGER Partners with Allegro MicroSystems to Support Allegro High-Performance MCUs
­SEGGER’s leading line of J-Link debug probes can now be used to both download a program into and debug Allegro MicroSystems MCUs. With J-Link support comes the Ozone multi-platform debugger, as well as the Flasher family of professional in-circuit programmers for production programming an
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05/30/2025

Infineon Launches new Radiation-Hardened GaN Transistors, Including one of the First DLA JANS Certified GaN Devices

The rad hard GaN transistors from Infineon are engineered for mission-critical applications required in on-orbit space vehicles, manned space exploration, and deep space probes.

Infineon Launches new Radiation-Hardened GaN Transistors, Including one of the First DLA JANS Certified GaN Devices
­Infineon Technologies AG announced the first of a new family of radiation hardened Gallium Nitride (GaN) transistors, fabricated at Infineon’s own foundry, based on its proven CoolGan™ technology. Designed to operate in harsh space environments, the company’s new product is the first in-house ma
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05/30/2025
400nA Ultra-Low Supply Current PWM/PFM Control Inductor with Built-in Step-Up DC/DC Converter XCL108 Series

Figure 1: XCL108 Series Efficiency Graph

400nA Ultra-Low Supply Current PWM/PFM Control Inductor with Built-in Step-Up DC/DC Converter XCL108 Series
­Torex Semiconductor Ltd. has developed the XCL108 series, a new series of inductor built-in step-up DC/DC converters featuring ultra-low power and ultra-compact, ideal for a wide range of battery-powered electronic devices. The XCL108 series is distinguished by its extremely low quiescent current of just 40
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05/30/2025
Global Renewable Power Installed Capacity to Surge to 11.2TW by 2035, Forecasts GlobalData

Global Renewable Power Installed Capacity to Surge to 11.2TW by 2035, Forecasts GlobalData

Global Renewable Power Installed Capacity to Surge to 11.2TW by 2035, Forecasts GlobalData
­The power sector is experiencing a notable growth in renewable energy sources, propelled by an array of factors such as technological progress, policy incentives, and a heightened awareness of the imperative for sustainable energy solutions. Consequently, renewable resources, particularly solar photovoltaic (P
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05/29/2025
Verdagy to Supply Hydrogen to Mainspring Energy to Power Linear Generators

Marty Neese, CEO of Verdagy

Verdagy to Supply Hydrogen to Mainspring Energy to Power Linear Generators
­Verdagy, a leading clean hydrogen electrolysis company, has partnered with Mainspring Energy, Inc. to establish a hydrogen-powered linear generator installation in Moss Landing, California. Verdagy’s Moss landing plant has been in operation for four years with more than 20,000 hours of operation wi
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05/28/2025
Yokogawa Test & Measurement Releases SL2000 High-Speed Data Acquisition Unit

SL2000 High-Speed Data Acquisition Unit

Yokogawa Test & Measurement Releases SL2000 High-Speed Data Acquisition Unit
­Yokogawa Test & Measurement Corporation announces the release today of the SL2000 High-Speed Data Acquisition Unit, a ScopeCorder series product with a wide range of data logging functionalities for evaluation and test applications, including high-speed sampling and analysis. The SL2000 is a modular pl
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05/28/2025
Bourns Introduces Line Filter Series with Ferrite Toroid Core that Delivers High Impedance Over a Broad Frequency Range

Bourns® SRF1360 Series LinevFilters

Bourns Introduces Line Filter Series with Ferrite Toroid Core that Delivers High Impedance Over a Broad Frequency Range
­Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components for power, protection, and sensing solutions, today introduced a new filter series designed with a ferrite toroid core. Bourns specifically engineered its SRF1360 line filters to deliver high impedance over a broad fr
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05/28/2025
Softing Industrial Acquires Delta Logic Automatisierungstechnik GmbH

Thomas Hilz (left), Managing Director of Softing Industrial, with Petra Hönle, former Managing Director of Delta Logic. He is assuming management of Delta Logic with Thomas Rummel (not pictured).

Softing Industrial Acquires Delta Logic Automatisierungstechnik GmbH
­Softing Industrial Automation GmbH has acquired 100% of the shares in Delta Logic Automatisierungstechnik GmbH, based in Schwäbisch Gmünd, effective April 11, 2025. With this acquisition, Softing Industrial strengthens its position as a leading provider of communication solutions for industrial automation an
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05/27/2025
Available Through Powell Electronics are High-Power Aircraft Connectors and Cables from Glenair

Available Through Powell Electronics are High-Power Aircraft Connectors and Cables from Glenair

Available Through Powell Electronics are High-Power Aircraft Connectors and Cables from Glenair
­In stock at Powell Electronics, the supplier of connectors and more for high-rel applications including defence, aerospace and industrial, are the aircraft industry’s most advanced power distribution interconnects with high-current carrying capacity crown ring contacts and highly flexible TurboFlex ca
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05/27/2025
Integrated Matching Filters now Available for STM32WL33 Long-Range Wireless Microcontrollers

Integrated Matching Filters now Available for STM32WL33 Long-Range Wireless Microcontrollers

Integrated Matching Filters now Available for STM32WL33 Long-Range Wireless Microcontrollers
­STMicroelectronics has released a set of antenna-matching companion chips for STM32WL33 wireless microcontrollers (MCUs) to simplify the development of IoT, smart-metering, and remote-monitoring applications. The new MLPF-WL-01D3/02D3/04D3 ICs combine impedance matching and harmonic filtering on a single
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05/27/2025
Würth Elektronik Extends its RGB LED Product Series

The WL-SFTW RGB LEDs from Würth Elektronik are now available with an extended operating temperature range of up to 100 °C.

Würth Elektronik Extends its RGB LED Product Series
­Würth Elektronik expands its “WL-SFTW SMT Full-color TOP LED Waterclear” product group. The new RGB LEDs in their respective packages PLCC4 2121, PLCC4 3528 and PLCC6 3528 are characterized by excellent heat resistance. Their insensitivity to temperatures from -40 to +100 °C makes them ideal solutions fo
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05/27/2025
Sustainable Manufacturing: OEE and the Circular Economy

Sustainable Manufacturing: OEE and the Circular Economy

Sustainable Manufacturing: OEE and the Circular Economy
Thomas Feßl, Business Development Manager at automation supplier COPA-DATA

­The circular economy is a broad, systems-level approach to production and consumption that aims to keep materials, products and resources in use for as long as possible. It goes beyond recycling: it’s about designing out waste, maintaining value and closing material loops through reuse and remanufacturing.  In manufacturing,
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05/27/2025
Mouser Shipping Ezurio Veda SL917 Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth LE 5.4 Modules for IoT, Medical, and Tracking Applications

Mouser Shipping Ezurio Veda SL917 Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth LE 5.4 Modules for IoT, Medical, and Tracking Applications

Mouser Shipping Ezurio Veda SL917 Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth LE 5.4 Modules for IoT, Medical, and Tracking Applications
­Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest electronic components and industrial automation products, is shipping the new Veda SL917 Wi-Fi® 6 + Bluetooth® LE 5.4 family of connected modules from Ezurio. The Veda SL917 is a breakthrough low-power solution th
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05/23/2025
Chips 4 Light Offers a Wide Range of Diode Laser Products

Chips 4 Light Offers a Wide Range of Diode Laser Products

Chips 4 Light Offers a Wide Range of Diode Laser Products
­In the classic TO housing (TO 33/38, TO56, TO90) you will find a wide range of wavelengths and power options for edge emitting diode lasers. Wavelengths covered start in the UV-A range and include blue, green, red as well as infrared lasers up to 905nm. Within this range, you can choose between lasers with or
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05/23/2025
ROHM Develops Compact Surface-Mount Near-Infrared LEDs Featuring Industry-Leading Radiant Intensity

ROHM Develops Compact Surface-Mount Near-Infrared LEDs Featuring Industry-Leading Radiant Intensity

ROHM Develops Compact Surface-Mount Near-Infrared LEDs Featuring Industry-Leading Radiant Intensity
­ROHM Semiconductor today announced an expanded portfolio of surface-mount near-infrared (NIR) LEDs with new compact top-view types optimized for applications such as VR/AR devices, industrial optical sensors, and human detection sensors. The demand for advanced sensing technologies utilizing near-infra
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05/23/2025
Infrastructure Boom at Risk: New Data Warns of Budget Creep, Inefficiencies and Costly Rework in the Construction Sector

Arman Gukasyan, Founder and CEO of Revizto

Infrastructure Boom at Risk: New Data Warns of Budget Creep, Inefficiencies and Costly Rework in the Construction Sector
­As global construction demand surges to record highs, new research from Revizto, the leading integrated collaboration platform for architecture, engineering, construction and operations (AECO), exposes a critical crossroads for the $13 trillion global industry. While investment in infrastructure, data centers, an
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05/23/2025
Navitas Launches Industry-Leading 12kW GaN & SiC Platform, Achieving 97.8% Efficiency for Hyperscale AI Data Centers

Navitas Launches Industry-Leading 12kW GaN & SiC Platform, Achieving 97.8% Efficiency for Hyperscale AI Data Centers

Navitas Launches Industry-Leading 12kW GaN & SiC Platform, Achieving 97.8% Efficiency for Hyperscale AI Data Centers
­Navitas Semiconductor, the only pure-play, next-generation power semiconductor company and industry leader in gallium nitride (GaN) power ICs and silicon carbide (SiC) technology, has announced their latest 12 kW power supply unit (PSU) ‘designed for production’ reference design for hyperscale AI data ce
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05/23/2025
Sodium-ion: The Three Big Promises of Sodium-Ion Batteries

Sodium-ion cell production compatibility with lithium-ion depends on the chemistry. Source: IDTechEx

Sodium-ion: The Three Big Promises of Sodium-Ion Batteries
Shazan Siddiqi, Principal Technology Analyst at IDTechEx

­Sodium-ion batteries are emerging as a compelling alternative to lithium-ion, offering a unique blend of material abundance, system compatibility, and enhanced safety. As the energy storage market searches for scalable, cost-effective solutions, sodium-ion's core promises could reshape how and where batteries are
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05/23/2025
Self-Healing Materials Could Unlock the Potential of Tomorrow's Technology, Reports IDTechEx

Emerging opportunities exist for self-healing materials in a range of applications such as energy storage, soft robotics and sensors.

Self-Healing Materials Could Unlock the Potential of Tomorrow's Technology, Reports IDTechEx
­A sci-fi movie trope is the virtually indestructible robot, capable of operating without rest due to extended battery life, able to interact with its surroundings like a human thanks to advanced soft robotic components, and fully autonomous due to an extensive suite of sensors. This robot is a movie trope fo
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05/22/2025
PSDcast – Wide Band-Gap Devices Support Power Density in EV and Hybrid Vehicles

Pradeep Shenoy, the manager of power design services over at Texas Instruments

PSDcast – Wide Band-Gap Devices Support Power Density in EV and Hybrid Vehicles
­Today, we’re discussing power density in vehicles – specifically, hybrid and electric vehicles. As EVs and hybrids get ever more sophisticated, we’re starting to see the serious limitations of traditional silicon-based power devices and packaging…which is where wide band-gap devices come in. And on th
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05/22/2025
Teledyne Space Imaging Launches Industrial Image Sensors Tested for Space

Teledyne Space Imaging Launches Industrial Image Sensors Tested for Space

Teledyne Space Imaging Launches Industrial Image Sensors Tested for Space
­Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, a leading provider of advanced imaging solutions, is proud to announce the release of three variants of industrial CMOS sensors, with resolutions ranging from 1.3MP up to 67MP, following a delta space qualification methodology and radiation testing. These industrial image se
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05/22/2025
PSDcast – Modeling and Simulation for Battery Management Systems

Tony Lennon from Mathworks

PSDcast – Modeling and Simulation for Battery Management Systems
­As we’ve seen the increased electrification of…well…everything, battery density and reliability has become of paramount importance. And thus, battery management systems have also become a critical tool. And on the line to discuss this is Tony Lennon from Mathworks, which has experience developing battery man
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05/20/2025
Cost-Optimized PolarFire Core FPGAs and SoCs from Microchip Technology Deliver High Performance with a 30% Lower Price Tag

Cost-Optimized PolarFire Core FPGAs and SoCs from Microchip Technology Deliver High Performance with a 30% Lower Price Tag

Cost-Optimized PolarFire Core FPGAs and SoCs from Microchip Technology Deliver High Performance with a 30% Lower Price Tag
­In the current marketplace, Bill of Material (BOM) costs are continuing to rise and developers must work to optimize performance and budgets. Recognizing that a significant portion of the mid-range FPGA market does not require integrated serial transceivers, Microchip Technology is releasing PolarFire® Core Field-Programmable Ga
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05/20/2025
Sharc Energy’s Wet System Powers Groundbreaking Sen̓áḵw Energy System

Sharc Energy’s Wet System Powers Groundbreaking Sen̓áḵw Energy System

Sharc Energy’s Wet System Powers Groundbreaking Sen̓áḵw Energy System
­SHARC International Systems Inc. is proud to announce its Wastewater Energy Transfer ("WET") system as the core component of Creative Energy's Sen̓áḵw Energy System, the district energy system, or thermal energy network, that will be supporting the landmark Vancouver bas
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05/20/2025
Laser Distance Sensor Market Size Set to Reach USD 3.73 Billion by 2031

Laser Distance Sensor Market Size Set to Reach USD 3.73 Billion by 2031

Laser Distance Sensor Market Size Set to Reach USD 3.73 Billion by 2031
The Insight Partners

­According to a comprehensive new report from The Insight Partners, the Global Laser Distance Sensor market is observing healthy growth owing to the rising demand in automotive applications. The Laser Distance Sensor market is witnessing robust growth, driven by increasing demand across industrie
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05/19/2025
Metafoodx Raises $9.4M to Fight Food Waste with AI

Metafoodx raises $9.4M for it's cutting edge 3D AI Scanner

Metafoodx Raises $9.4M to Fight Food Waste with AI
­Metafoodx, the AI food operations company, today announced it has raised $9.4 million in funding led by Trustbridge Partners, with participation from BlueRun Ventures and ScalableVision Capital. The funding will help Metafoodx fight widespread food waste in commercial kitchens with its po
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05/15/2025
Empowering Green Growth: Cloud Carbon Management Market on Track for 10.5% CAGR

Empowering Green Growth: Cloud Carbon Management Market on Track for 10.5% CAGR

Empowering Green Growth: Cloud Carbon Management Market on Track for 10.5% CAGR
Global Market Insights, Inc.

­The cloud carbon management system market was valued at USD 6.7 billion in 2024 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 10.5% to reach USD 17.3 billion by 2034. Businesses and governments recognize the importance of managing carbon emissions to protect the environment and support sustainable growth. C
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05/15/2025
Clea's Integration with Raspberry Pi Provides Customers a Reference for Enabling Scalable Industrial IoT

Clea's Integration with Raspberry Pi Provides Customers a Reference for Enabling Scalable Industrial IoT

Clea's Integration with Raspberry Pi Provides Customers a Reference for Enabling Scalable Industrial IoT
­SECO’s Clea is now readily available through Raspberry Pi OS — a development shared by Raspberry Pi that opens a new range of opportunities for industrial innovation. As highlighted on the official Raspberry Pi website, starting from today users can now connect to a Clea instance through a
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05/15/2025
Melexis Empowers Industrial Controllers with Cost-Effective Position Sensor

Melexis Empowers Industrial Controllers with Cost-Effective Position Sensor

Melexis Empowers Industrial Controllers with Cost-Effective Position Sensor
­Melexis is broadening the use of the MLX90427, an embedded position sensor with SPI communication, to joystick and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) applications in industrial, construction, agriculture and medical sectors. Its cost-effective design and on-chip DSP offer a significant advantage, wh
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Date:
05/15/2025
PSDcast – Power Interconnects for EVs

Ennovi’s Dominik Pawlik

PSDcast – Power Interconnects for EVs
­With hybrid and electric vehicles growing in complexity, every component within them must also evolve. Power interconnects, for instance, and how power busbars have become preferable over traditional wiring systems. Ennovi recently wrote an article for us addressing this very topic -- Power Interconnects from Hybrids to Electric Vehicles – and on the line to discuss it is Ennovi’s Dominik Pawlik.
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Date:
05/15/2025
Latest GaN Half-Bridge Drivers from STMicroelectronics are Fine-Tuned for Power Conversion and Motion Control

Latest GaN Half-Bridge Drivers from STMicroelectronics are Fine-Tuned for Power Conversion and Motion Control

Latest GaN Half-Bridge Drivers from STMicroelectronics are Fine-Tuned for Power Conversion and Motion Control
­STMicroelectronics’ new high-voltage half-bridge gate drivers for GaN applications add extra flexibility and features for greater efficiency and robustness. The latest STDRIVEG610 and STDRIVEG611 give designers two options to manage GaN devices in power conversion and motion applications for great
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05/14/2025
Schneider Electric Unveils Industrial Gen AI Copilot in Collaboration with Microsoft

Aurelien LeSant, Chief Technology Officer, Schneider Electric, Industrial Automation

Schneider Electric Unveils Industrial Gen AI Copilot in Collaboration with Microsoft
­Schneider Electric, a leader in energy management and automation, introduces its industrial copilot, developed in collaboration with Microsoft. Designed to boost productivity and enhance workforce efficiency it integrates Microsoft Azure AI Foundry with Schneider Electric's advanced and sec
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05/14/2025
Mercury Introduces First Safety-Certifiable, SOSA-aligned Mission Computer for Aviation Platforms

Mercury Introduces First Safety-Certifiable, SOSA-aligned Mission Computer for Aviation Platforms

Mercury Introduces First Safety-Certifiable, SOSA-aligned Mission Computer for Aviation Platforms
­Mercury Systems, Inc. introduced the first safety-certifiable, SOSA-aligned aviation mission computer, which will allow government and commercial organizations to field and modernize aircraft that support next-generation applications such as those enabled by 5G communications and artificial intelligence. Mercury’s new 
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05/14/2025
RESA Power Enhances Field Services Presence in Florida with Acquisition of MP Predictive Technologies

Mark Angus, RESA Power's Chief Growth Officer

RESA Power Enhances Field Services Presence in Florida with Acquisition of MP Predictive Technologies
­RESA Power, LLC (the "Company"), a market leader in power systems electrical testing, transformer services, and life extension solutions for power distribution equipment, today announced the acquisition of MP Predictive Technologies, Inc. ("MPPT"). Based in Orlando, Florida, MPPT has
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05/13/2025
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Introduces AMD SVI3 Multiphase Controller with Low Quiescent Power for Graphics and Desktop Systems

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Introduces AMD SVI3 Multiphase Controller with Low Quiescent Power for Graphics and Desktop Systems

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Introduces AMD SVI3 Multiphase Controller with Low Quiescent Power for Graphics and Desktop Systems
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) announced its AOZ98252QI 2-output, 8-phase controller with low 2.5 mA quiescent power. Featuring AMD SVI3 high-speed and SMBus digital interfaces, the AOZ98252QI is engineered as a key component in a complete system power solution with AOS’ DrMOS products fo
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05/13/2025
EMC Components: TDK Offers Multilayer Chip Beads with the Industry's Highest Rated Current of 8 A for Power Supply Lines

EMC Components: TDK Offers Multilayer Chip Beads with the Industry's Highest Rated Current of 8 A for Power Supply Lines

EMC Components: TDK Offers Multilayer Chip Beads with the Industry's Highest Rated Current of 8 A for Power Supply Lines
­TDK Corporation has expanded its MPZ1608-PH series of large-current multilayer chip beads for automotive and commercial power supply lines (1.6 x 0.8 x 0.6 mm – L x W x H). Mass production of the product series began in May 2025. These 1608-size chip beads for power supply lines achieve a rated current o
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05/13/2025
Compact 8:1 Fixed Ratio Digital IBC Boosts Power Efficiency in AI Data Centers

Compact 8:1 Fixed Ratio Digital IBC Boosts Power Efficiency in AI Data Centers

Compact 8:1 Fixed Ratio Digital IBC Boosts Power Efficiency in AI Data Centers
­Flex Power Modules announces the launch of the BMR323 — a new generation of non-isolated, unregulated Intermediate Bus Converters (IBCs) designed to meet the growing low-voltage, high-power demands of AI and cloud computing applications. Delivering up to 1.2 kW peak power with a peak efficiency of 97.8%,
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05/13/2025
Infineon Introduces CoolGaN Bidirectional Switch 650 V G5 for Enhanced Efficiency and Reliability in Power Systems

Infineon’s CoolGaN bidirectional switch (BDS) 650 V G5 can replace two conventional switches, reducing component count, cost, size, and overall power losses.

Infineon Introduces CoolGaN Bidirectional Switch 650 V G5 for Enhanced Efficiency and Reliability in Power Systems
­Infineon Technologies AG is introducing the CoolGaN™ bidirectional switch (BDS) 650 V G5, a gallium nitride (GaN) switch capable of actively blocking voltage and current in both directions. Featuring a common-drain design and a double-gate structure, it leverages Infineon's robust gate injection transistor (GI
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05/12/2025
PSDcast – AI for Disaster Response

Hari Vasudevan, founder and CEO of KYRO and Think Power Solutions

PSDcast – AI for Disaster Response
­AI is poised to transform society, and one of the greatest benefits is disaster response. And here to discuss that is Hari Vasudevan, founder and CEO of KYRO and Think Power Solutions.
Date:
05/12/2025
RJ45 Jacks with Magnetics

RJ45 Jacks with Magnetics

RJ45 Jacks with Magnetics
­Phoenix Contact now offers RJ45 jacks with integrated magnetics. The integrated magnetics within the RJ45 jacks improve electromagnetic interference (EMI) noise shielding and ensure reliable data connections in industrial environments. Because the magnetics are integrated, the RJ45 jacks simplify the Ether
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05/12/2025
Sharc Energy Featured in Ottawa’s LeBreton Flats Redevelopment District Energy Project

Sharc Energy Featured in Ottawa’s LeBreton Flats Redevelopment District Energy Project

Sharc Energy Featured in Ottawa’s LeBreton Flats Redevelopment District Energy Project
­SHARC International Systems Inc. is pleased to announce that two SHARC 880 Wastewater Energy Transfer (“WET”) systems will be used to power a district energy system (also referred to as thermal energy network), in the Canadian capital of Ottawa, Ontario, serving the LeBreton Flats re
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05/09/2025
China Pushes Ahead in Battery Technology Race

The increase in energy density of Li-ion cells (NMC/NCA) used in electric cars has plateaued. Source: IDTechEx.

China Pushes Ahead in Battery Technology Race
Dr Alex Holland, Research Director at IDTechEx

­China has emerged as the undisputed frontrunner in battery technology development and industrial scale-up. From incremental improvements to lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries to breakthroughs in sodium-ion and next-generation chemistries, Chinese companies are setting the pace in performance, cost-effectiveness, an
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Date:
05/09/2025
Infineon and Visteon Collaborate on Advanced Power Conversion Systems for Next-Generation Electric Vehicles

Peter Schaefer, Chief Sales Officer Automotive, Infineon Technologies AG

Infineon and Visteon Collaborate on Advanced Power Conversion Systems for Next-Generation Electric Vehicles
­Infineon Technologies AG, the leading provider of automotive semiconductors, and Visteon Corporation, a global leader in automotive cockpit electronics, today announced the companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance the development of next-generation electric vehicle powertrains. In this join
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Date:
05/09/2025
Power Integrations’ 1700 V Switcher IC Delivers Reliability and Space-Saving Benefits in 800 V BEVs

Power Integrations’ 1700 V Switcher IC Delivers Reliability and Space-Saving Benefits in 800 V BEVs

Power Integrations’ 1700 V Switcher IC Delivers Reliability and Space-Saving Benefits in 800 V BEVs
­Power Integrations, the leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, today announced five new reference designs targeting 800 V automotive applications based on the company’s 1700 V InnoSwitch™3-AQ flyback switcher ICs. Spanning power levels from 16 W to 120 W,
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Date:
05/08/2025
B511-1C Evaluation Board from Panasonic Industry Available now for Rapid Testing and Prototyping

B511-1C Evaluation Board from Panasonic Industry Available now for Rapid Testing and Prototyping

B511-1C Evaluation Board from Panasonic Industry Available now for Rapid Testing and Prototyping
­Panasonic Industry has recently introduced the new B511-1C Evaluation Board (ENW89861AXKF). It features a PAN B511-1C (ENW89861A3KF) module which is based on the Nordic Semiconductor nRF54L15 single-chip controller.  The evaluation board features a pin header in Arduino UNO footprint configurable as shield
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05/08/2025
Pulsiv Announces the World’s Lowest Temperature 65-70W USB-C Modules for Installed Applications

Pulsiv Announces the World’s Lowest Temperature 65-70W USB-C Modules for Installed Applications

Pulsiv Announces the World’s Lowest Temperature 65-70W USB-C Modules for Installed Applications
­Pulsiv, the UK innovator of power electronics technology, announce the release of a series of 65W-70W USB-C modules. Aimed at installed applications such as wall sockets, desks, and furniture, these ultra-compact and fully assembled modules achieve the world’s lowest operating temperature of just 32°C above am
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05/08/2025
Mahr Inc. Introduces Mar4D PLQ 4200 Cylinder Coordinate Measuring Machines for Complex Symmetrical Workpieces

Nick Russo, Product Manager at Mahr Inc

Mahr Inc. Introduces Mar4D PLQ 4200 Cylinder Coordinate Measuring Machines for Complex Symmetrical Workpieces
­Mahr Inc., a leading provider of dimensional metrology solutions, announced the Mar4D PLQ 4200 line of cylinder coordinate measuring machines. This innovative solution offers workpiece flexibility and multisensory technology, making it ideal for a wide range of applications. The Mar4D PLQ
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Date:
05/07/2025
New 40 V GaN Power Transistor from EPC Targets Low-Voltage Silicon Strongholds

New 40 V GaN Power Transistor from EPC Targets Low-Voltage Silicon Strongholds

New 40 V GaN Power Transistor from EPC Targets Low-Voltage Silicon Strongholds
­Efficient Power Conversion (EPC), the leader in enhancement-mode gallium nitride (GaN) power transistors and ICs, announces the availability of the EPC2366, a 40 V, 0.8 mΩ device designed to displace legacy low-voltage silicon MOSFETs in demanding applications such as high-performance DC-DC converters and sy
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05/07/2025
SemiQ Expands Gen3 SiC MOSFET Offering, Launches 1200 V TSPAK Series with Top-Side Cooling and Isolated Thermal Path

SemiQ Expands Gen3 SiC MOSFET Offering, Launches 1200 V TSPAK Series with Top-Side Cooling and Isolated Thermal Path

SemiQ Expands Gen3 SiC MOSFET Offering, Launches 1200 V TSPAK Series with Top-Side Cooling and Isolated Thermal Path
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 the expansion of its Gen3 SiC MOSFET offering, launching a 1200 V TSPAK-packaged series. The four-strong series of Gen3 MOSFET
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Date:
05/07/2025
Infineon Introduces new CoolSiC JFET Technology for Smarter and Faster Solid-State Power Distribution

To enable the next generation of solid-state power distribution systems, Infineon is expanding its SiC portfolio with the new CoolSiC™ JFET product family.

Infineon Introduces new CoolSiC JFET Technology for Smarter and Faster Solid-State Power Distribution
­To enable the next generation of solid-state power distribution systems, Infineon Technologies AG is expanding its silicon carbide (SiC) portfolio with the new CoolSiC™ JFET product family. The new devices deliver minimized conduction losses, solid turn-off capability, and high robustness, making them ideal fo
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Date:
05/06/2025
Inertial Labs, a VIAVI Solutions Company, Launches Tactical-Grade MEMS IMU with 1 Deg/hr Gyro Bias

Inertial Labs, a VIAVI Solutions Company, Launches Tactical-Grade MEMS IMU with 1 Deg/hr Gyro Bias

Inertial Labs, a VIAVI Solutions Company, Launches Tactical-Grade MEMS IMU with 1 Deg/hr Gyro Bias
­Inertial Labs, a VIAVI Solutions Inc. Company, today introduced the IMU-H100, a micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) inertial measurement unit (IMU) developed to enhance tactical guidance and navigation capabilities of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), short-range missiles and precision gu
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Date:
05/06/2025
Navitas Redefines Reliability with Industry’s First Automotive ‘AEC-Plus’ Qualified SiC MOSFETs in HV-T2PaK Top-Side Cooled Package

Navitas Redefines Reliability with Industry’s First Automotive ‘AEC-Plus’ Qualified SiC MOSFETs in HV-T2PaK Top-Side Cooled Package

Navitas Redefines Reliability with Industry’s First Automotive ‘AEC-Plus’ Qualified SiC MOSFETs in HV-T2PaK Top-Side Cooled Package
­Navitas Semiconductor introduces a new level of reliability to meet the system lifetime requirements of the most demanding automotive and industrial applications. Navitas’ latest generation of 650 V and 1200 V ‘trench-assisted planar’ SiC MOSFETs combined with an optimized, HV-T2Pak top-side cooled pa
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05/05/2025
CISSOID’s Inverter Control Modules achieve ISO26262 ASIL-C Ready Certification for Functional Safety

CISSOID’s Inverter Control Modules achieve ISO26262 ASIL-C Ready Certification for Functional Safety

CISSOID’s Inverter Control Modules achieve ISO26262 ASIL-C Ready Certification for Functional Safety
­CISSOID, a leader in high-performance power solutions, proudly announces that its CxT-ICM3S series of Inverter Control Modules (ICMs) have been successfully certified by SGS-TÜV Saar for functional safety, achieving ISO26262 ASIL-C Ready status. This certification underscores CISSOID's commitment to
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05/05/2025
Infineon Expands its GaN Power Portfolio with EasyPACK CoolGaN Power Modules for High-Voltage Applications

With the introduction of CoolGaN power semiconductors in the EasyPACK package, Infineon is now expanding the range of applications for gallium nitride.

Infineon Expands its GaN Power Portfolio with EasyPACK CoolGaN Power Modules for High-Voltage Applications
­With the rapid growth of AI data centers, the increasing adoption of electric vehicles, and the ongoing trends in global digitalization and reindustrialization, global electricity demand is expected to surge. To address this challenge, Infineon Technologies AG is introducing the EasyPACK™ CoolGaN™ Transistor 65
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05/02/2025
Precision Solutions with Protection and Robustness for Analogue Outputs in Process Control

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Figure 1: AD5423 and ADG5401F configuration

Precision Solutions with Protection and Robustness for Analogue Outputs in Process Control
David Forde, Applications Engineer, Claire Croke, Marketing Engineer, and Jean McAdam, Strategic Marketing Manager, all with Analog Devices

­In industrial processes, there is a need for accurate and robust control of actuators that manage process parameters such as flow, temperature, and pressure. Precision analogue output modules, known as programmable logic controllers (PLCs) or distributed control systems (DCS), produce voltage or current outputs us
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05/01/2025
Giant 'Water Battery' Provides Power and Capacity

Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD

Giant 'Water Battery' Provides Power and Capacity
Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD

­I’m very proud of the enthusiasm that my home country, Scotland, has shown in embracing the green transition. It already has a strong capability for conventional renewable generation, such as through wind turbines and hydroelectric power. In the coming years, it will also have the potential to lead the entire wo
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05/01/2025
The State of Geothermal Energy

Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

The State of Geothermal Energy
Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

­Google just signed a deal to purchase geothermal energy for its facilities in Taiwan, a first for several reasons. The move also catapults geothermal back into the mainstream discussion. To be clear, geothermal is one of the world’s oldest energy sources, stretching back to Paleolithic times (3.3 million&n
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05/01/2025
The Increasing Demands of Powering AI

Kevin Parmenter, Director, Applications Engineering. TSC, America

The Increasing Demands of Powering AI
Kevin Parmenter, Director, Applications Engineering. TSC, America

­According to Fortune Business Insights, the global artificial intelligence (AI) market size, valued at $233.46 billion in 2024, is projected to grow from $294.16 billion in 2025 to $11,771.62 billion by 2032, which is a CAGR of 29.2%. As AI systems grow in complexity and scale, so do their energy requireme
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05/01/2025
80 PLUS Ruby – The New Efficiency Target for Data Centers

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Figure 1: 80 PLUS requirements for 277 V / 480 V internal redundant PSUs (Source: CLEAResult)

80 PLUS Ruby – The New Efficiency Target for Data Centers
Llew Vaughan-Edmunds, Senior Director Product Management and Marketing, Navitas

­The 80 PLUS standard has now entered its third decade, and the 80% efficiency requirement is a dim and distant memory. However, the announcement of the new ‘Ruby’ level within the 80 PLUS framework is the first step forward in 14 years and will be critical in reducing data center power consumption. This ar
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05/01/2025
Monolithic Driver and DrMOS Technology Improves Power Design

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Figure 1: Dual-phase POL converter

Monolithic Driver and DrMOS Technology Improves Power Design
Christian Cruz, Joseph Rommel Viernes, Kareem Atout, Gary Sapia, and Marvin Neil Cabuenas, Analog Devices

­Through the advancement of technology, microprocessors have become denser and faster on a horizontal scale thanks to the multicore architecture. Thus, the corresponding power required by these devices has increased drastically. Such power for microprocessors is provided by a voltage regulator module (VRM). There are two m
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05/01/2025
Bridging the Communication Gap to the MCU on an IIoT Device

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Figure 1: Near field communication (NFC) and I2C can work together to overcome limitation to current approaches to device configuration and security

Bridging the Communication Gap to the MCU on an IIoT Device
Neeraj Kumar Product Marketing Manager, and Hema Deepak, Senior product marketing manager, Infineon

­Secured communication with industrial devices such as sensors, actuators, and remote controllers is paramount for smart factory managers who wish to leverage machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance production efficiency. It is equally important for them to verify that their equipment an
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Date:
05/01/2025
Rethinking Power for AI Processors

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Figure 1: Modern computing demands more power, efficiency, and scalability, creating a shift toward higher voltage IT and power infrastructure in data centers

Rethinking Power for AI Processors
Vito Savino, Data Center and Wireline Segment Leader at OmniOn Power

­The continued evolution of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and large language models (LLMs) is fueling a global demand for more sophisticated and power-optimized data centers. Research by Goldman Sachs estimates that data center power demand will grow by 160% by 2030, driven largely by th
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Date:
05/01/2025
Enabling Near-DUT Voltage Sense and Control

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Figure 1: With tester voltage references VSS Sense and VDD Sense on the tester side of the socket, parasitic losses can decrease voltage control

Enabling Near-DUT Voltage Sense and Control
James Hastings, Pathfinding R&D Manager, Advantest

­The arrival of high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) is having significant effects on the semiconductor devices developed to serve these applications. AI and HPC chips do have some differences. AI chips are optimized for deep learning and neural-network processing and can tolerate re
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Date:
05/01/2025
The Daily Use of EV Chargers: Human Interface Technology

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Figure 1: EV parked outside residential home

The Daily Use of EV Chargers: Human Interface Technology
Wayne Liang, senior segment manager of Microchip Technology’s E-Mobility business

­Automotive manufacturers are increasingly offering a wider selection of EVs to their fleet, which requires a larger quantity of easy-to-use chargers for customers. There are several types of chargers that are currently in use including Level 1, Level 2 and DC fast chargers depending upon their size and capacity. Ho
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Date:
05/01/2025
Detecting IT Power System Resistive and Capacitive Faults with Insulation Monitoring Technology

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Figure 1: Generalized IT power system

Detecting IT Power System Resistive and Capacitive Faults with Insulation Monitoring Technology
Matt Birnie, Chief Engineer - High Voltage Sensing, Sensata Technologies

­While sales of electric vehicles in the U.S. have underperformed their once-lofty expectations, their continued expansion and maturity has pushed regulators toward greater specificity around the various safety standards which surround them and the corresponding charging infrastructure. One area which rem
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Date:
05/01/2025
Exploring How Silicon Carbide is Transforming Energy Systems

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Figure 1: One area these experts are excited about is the decarbonization of the grid, which involves transitioning away from fossil fuel power plants (like coal and oil)

Exploring How Silicon Carbide is Transforming Energy Systems
Michael Williams, director of marketing for industrial and infrastructure at Infineon Technologies AG and Shawn Luke, technical marketing engineer at DigiKey

­Silicon carbide (SiC) has become a cornerstone for enhancing efficiency and supporting decarbonization across industries. It’s an enabler for advanced power systems, addressing growing global demands in renewable energy, electric vehicles (EVs), data centers and grid infrastructure. SiC technology has advantages ov
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Date:
05/01/2025
Revolutionizing Smart Homes with UWB and Matter for a Seamless Future

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Revolutionizing Smart Homes with UWB and Matter for a Seamless Future
Qorvo Technical Team

­The smart home industry has come a long way, with connected devices promising convenience, efficiency, and enhanced living environments. Yet, for all the progress, two persistent challenges have hindered widespread adoption: interoperability among devices from different manufacturers, and the need for greater in
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Date:
05/01/2025
Artificial Intelligence Requires Real Power

Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD

Artificial Intelligence Requires Real Power
Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD

­Welcome to the May edition of Power Systems Design Europe. May is the month that the whole industry turns to Nuremberg for its show-piece PCIM exhibition and conference. This year, the organizers claim that the event will be bigger than ever, covering around 40,000 square meters of exhibition space, with over 65
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Date:
05/01/2025
The Colossal Power Demands and Implicit Danger of AI

Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

The Colossal Power Demands and Implicit Danger of AI
Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

­Welcome to the May issue! Lately, it seems like my “Final Thought” (the editorial bookending each issue) has become an unofficial AI column, with 3 of the last 5 features having to do with artificial intelligence. And for good reason – AI is far more than simply the latest topic du jour. For bet
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Date:
05/01/2025
Navitas GaNSense Motor Drive ICs Deliver Industry-Leading Performance, Efficiency, & Robustness in Home Appliances & Industrial Applications

Navitas GaNSense Motor Drive ICs Deliver Industry-Leading Performance, Efficiency, & Robustness in Home Appliances & Industrial Applications

Navitas GaNSense Motor Drive ICs Deliver Industry-Leading Performance, Efficiency, & Robustness in Home Appliances & Industrial Applications
­Navitas Semiconductor has announced a new family of GaNSense™ Motor Drive ICs targeting home appliances and industrial drives up to 600 W.  Specifically designed for motor drive applications, this fully integrated solution combines two GaN FETs in a half-bridge configuration with drive, control, se
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Date:
05/01/2025
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