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    Infineon and Enphase Energy Announce World's First 900 V GaN BDS Devices for Solid-State Transformers in AI Data Centers

    SSTs are emerging as a key building block for next-generation power distribution architectures, where efficiency, power density and reliability are critical requirements

    Infineon and Enphase Energy Announce World's First 900 V GaN BDS Devices for Solid-State Transformers in AI Data Centers
    ­Infineon Technologies AG will supply the world’s first 900 V gallium nitride (GaN) monolithic bidirectional switches (BDS) to Enphase Energy, Inc., a global energy technology company, for deployment in its solid-state transformer (SST) power modules. By extending the operating voltage range of GaN technology to
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    Date:
    10/30/2026
    Allegro MicroSystems Introduces New Power and Cooling Solutions for Sustainable 800V AI Data Centers

    Allegro MicroSystems Introduces New Power and Cooling Solutions for Sustainable 800V AI Data Centers

    Allegro MicroSystems Introduces New Power and Cooling Solutions for Sustainable 800V AI Data Centers
    ­Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. (“Allegro”), a global leader in power and sensing solutions for motion control and energy-efficient systems, today announced a series of products for AI data centers and high-performance computing systems that increase power density while helping designers better manage energy us
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    Date:
    10/29/2026
    TDK Launches 1000 V and 1500 V Contactors for xEVs, DC Fast-Charging, and AI Data Center Infrastructure

    TDK Launches 1000 V and 1500 V Contactors for xEVs, DC Fast-Charging, and AI Data Center Infrastructure

    TDK Launches 1000 V and 1500 V Contactors for xEVs, DC Fast-Charging, and AI Data Center Infrastructure
    ­TDK Corporation has introduced the HVC28 and HVC29 series of gas-filled, high-voltage DC contactors with optional mechanical auxiliary contact. Both series are available with continuous current ratings of 300 A, 400 A, 500 A, and 600 A. The HVC28 is designed primarily for automotive systems with operating DC
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    Date:
    10/28/2026
    Synaptics Coralboard Edge AI Development Board, Powered by Coral NPU technology from Google Research, Now Available Exclusively from DigiKey

    Synaptics Coralboard Edge AI Development Board, Powered by Coral NPU technology from Google Research, Now Available Exclusively from DigiKey

    Synaptics Coralboard Edge AI Development Board, Powered by Coral NPU technology from Google Research, Now Available Exclusively from DigiKey
    ­DigiKey, the global distribution leader of electronic components and automation products, is the exclusive distributor of the newly available Coralboard™, a developer-ready edge AI board powered by Coral NPU technology from Google Research and Synaptics Astra®embedded processors. Manufactured by
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    Date:
    10/22/2026
    Infineon Collaborates with NVIDIA on Gallium Nitride-Based Power Conversion Systems for 800 VDC AI Data Centers

    Infineon Collaborates with NVIDIA on Gallium Nitride-Based Power Conversion Systems for 800 VDC AI Data Centers

    Infineon Collaborates with NVIDIA on Gallium Nitride-Based Power Conversion Systems for 800 VDC AI Data Centers
    ­Infineon Technologies AG is advancing its collaboration with NVIDIA on 800 Volt direct current (VDC) power architectures for AI data centers. Timed with NVIDIA's GTC Berlin developer conference, the announcement centers on the high-voltage intermediate bus converter (IBC), one of the most critical and demanding con
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    Date:
    10/21/2026
    PSDcast – Is it Time for

    Aaron Strout, the author of WIRED FOR PURPOSE: Why Humanity is the Biggest Differentiator in a Digital World

    PSDcast – Is it Time for "Human Reserved" Jobs?
    ­We’re currently experiencing the mass build-out of AI infrastructure, and to say call the adoption rate rapid is…the understatement of the century – literally so, since AI is apparently the fastest spreading technology in human history (and definitely in the 21st century). All of which led Bill Gate
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    Date:
    10/15/2026
    GMS Reinvents Tactical System Modernization with Thunderbolt-Enabled Expansion Modules

    New MOSA-compliant Expansion™ modules transform virtually any compatible platform into a rapidly upgradeable
    C5ISR and mission system, enabling low-cost insertion of plug-and-play AI, autonomy, advanced networking,
    secure storage, and next-generation warfighting capabilities without costly platform

    GMS Reinvents Tactical System Modernization with Thunderbolt-Enabled Expansion Modules
    ­General Micro Systems (GMS), the undisputed leader in ultra-rugged small form factor (SFF) embedded computing for defense and aerospace applications, today unveiled its MOSA-compliant smart peripheral Expansion™ modules, a breakthrough family of Thunderbolt™-enabled subsystems that fundamentally redefine ho
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    Date:
    10/13/2026
    Embry‑Riddle Prepares Students for AI-Driven Aerospace Careers Through NASA-Funded Initiative

    Embry‑Riddle professor Dr. Elliott Bryner (center) stands with Michelle Coe, program manager for the Arizona NASA Space Grant Consortium, and consortium director Dr. Timothy Swindle. (Photo: Elliott Bryner)

    Embry‑Riddle Prepares Students for AI-Driven Aerospace Careers Through NASA-Funded Initiative
    ­A NASA program to build a skilled aerospace workforce has selected an Arizona initiative that will provide $300,000 in funding to Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University to create curricula and project-based learning experiences that prepare students for aerospace careers in the era of artificial intelligence. The Embry‑R
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    Date:
    10/09/2026
    Infineon Introduces 27 kW Three-Phase PSU Solution for Next-Generation AI Server Power Architectures

    Artificial intelligence workloads are redefining the power requirements of modern data centers.

    Infineon Introduces 27 kW Three-Phase PSU Solution for Next-Generation AI Server Power Architectures
    ­Artificial intelligence workloads are redefining the power requirements of modern data centers. Increasing GPU performance and rising rack densities are driving a shift toward 800 VDC or ±400 VDC power supply architectures. To address these requirements, Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) is
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    Date:
    10/08/2026
    Teradyne Announces Magnum E2 to Address Next-Generation Memory Test Demands Driven by AI and High-Performance Computing

    Teradyne Announces Magnum E2 to Address Next-Generation Memory Test Demands Driven by AI and High-Performance Computing

    Teradyne Announces Magnum E2 to Address Next-Generation Memory Test Demands Driven by AI and High-Performance Computing
    ­Teradyne, Inc., a leading provider of automated test equipment and advanced robotics, announced Magnum E2, a next-generation high-speed memory test system for advanced DRAM and flash interfaces, including LPDDR6, DDR6, GDDR7, and NAND flash. Built on Teradyne's proven Near-DUT Test (NDT) architecture, the fou
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    Date:
    10/08/2026
    Renesas Expands GaN Portfolio with First Low-Voltage GaN FETs for AI Data Centers and Robotics

    Renesas Expands GaN Portfolio with First Low-Voltage GaN FETs for AI Data Centers and Robotics

    Renesas Expands GaN Portfolio with First Low-Voltage GaN FETs for AI Data Centers and Robotics
    ­Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has expanded its GaN portfolio into low-voltage applications with its first family of 100V enhancement mode (E-mode) GaN-based discrete power transistors. The RTP100E005G1FL, RTP100E2P6G1FL, RTP100E1P8G1FL-DSC and RTP100E1P2G1FL-DSC lo
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    Date:
    10/07/2026
    A Reliable, High-Performance Alternative to Legacy Autopilots: Upbeat Launches Bluemag Pi with Onboard AI

    A Reliable, High-Performance Alternative to Legacy Autopilots: Upbeat Launches Bluemag Pi with Onboard AI

    A Reliable, High-Performance Alternative to Legacy Autopilots: Upbeat Launches Bluemag Pi with Onboard AI
    ­Upbeat Technology, a pioneer in ultra-low-power compute, voice, and edge AI sensing solutions, today announced the launch of Bluemag Pi, a sensor-integrated AI flight controller built for long-endurance fixed-wing aircraft, commercial multirotor drones, and unmanned surface vessels. The board runs on Upbeat's UP3
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    Date:
    10/07/2026
    Mouser Now Shipping New NXP Semiconductors Ara240 Discrete Neural Processing Unit for AI, Edge, Industrial, and Robotics Applications

    Mouser Now Shipping New NXP Semiconductors Ara240 Discrete Neural Processing Unit for AI, Edge, Industrial, and Robotics Applications

    Mouser Now Shipping New NXP Semiconductors Ara240 Discrete Neural Processing Unit for AI, Edge, Industrial, and Robotics Applications
    ­Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest electronic components and industrial automation products, is now stocking the new Ara240 discrete neural processing unit (DNPU) from NXP® Semiconductors. The Ara240 DNPU enables real-time generative AI, industrial automation systems, au
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    Date:
    10/05/2026
    Navitas and Microchip Collaborate to Deliver 800V Reference Design for Next-Generation AI Data Centers

    Navitas and Microchip Collaborate to Deliver 800V Reference Design for Next-Generation AI Data Centers

    Navitas and Microchip Collaborate to Deliver 800V Reference Design for Next-Generation AI Data Centers
    ­Navitas Semiconductor and Microchip Technology - As AI data centers scale to support high-power GPU clusters, the industry is shifting toward 800V DC rack power architectures to improve distribution efficiency, increase power density and support next-generation server designs. To help accelerate this tr
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    Date:
    10/05/2026
    OMNIVISION Launches Industry's First 2.2-micron Global Shutter HDR Sensor for Flagship Industrial and Robotics Machine Vision Cameras

    OMNIVISION Launches Industry's First 2.2-micron Global Shutter HDR Sensor for Flagship Industrial and Robotics Machine Vision Cameras

    OMNIVISION Launches Industry's First 2.2-micron Global Shutter HDR Sensor for Flagship Industrial and Robotics Machine Vision Cameras
    ­OMNIVISION, a leading global developer of semiconductor solutions, including advanced digital imaging, analog, and display technology, today announced the industry’s first 2.2-micron (µm) 5-megapixel (MP) global shutter (GS) high dynamic range (HDR) CMOS image sensor that is purpose-built for industrial ma
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    Date:
    10/05/2026
    Infineon Completes Acquisition of C2i Semiconductors to Expand Innovation Capabilities in AI Data Center Power Management Solutions

    Adam White, Division President Power Systems at Infineon

    Infineon Completes Acquisition of C2i Semiconductors to Expand Innovation Capabilities in AI Data Center Power Management Solutions
    ­Infineon Technologies AG announced the completion of its acquisition of C2i Semiconductors, a Bengaluru-based technology company specializing in software-defined multiphase controllers and smart power stages for AI data center applications. C2i Semiconductors’ technology complements Infineon’s leading po
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    Date:
    10/05/2026
    America and China's AI Strategies Both Reflect Societal Values

    Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

    America and China's AI Strategies Both Reflect Societal Values
    Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

    ­Over at the Lowy Institute, William Topping lambasts the West’s AI strategy, particularly when juxtaposed with China. While the West is venturing forth cautiously, with an eye towards preserving privacy and civil liberties, China has no such concerns. In 2022, the White House Office of Science and Techn
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    Date:
    10/01/2026
    Archive

    Low-Loss Inductors for High-Efficiency Power Converters

    Sep 29,2026
    Annika Frankemölle; Editor: Gerhard Stelzer, Würth Elektronik

    Gate Driver Choices for High Power Density Intermediate Bus Converters in AI Servers

    Aug 31,2026
    Jeffrey Cumabig, Product Application Engineer, and Lei Song, Product Definition Engineer, both for gate drivers at Infineon Technologies AG

    Renesas Gen 3 MRDIMM Chipset Solutions Advance DDR5 Memory Performance to 16,000 MT/s for Next-Gen AI and HPC Applications

    Jul 30,2026

    SandboxAQ to Bring Large Quantitative Models to Google Cloud's Marketplace

    Jun 29,2026

     

     

     

     

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