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Microchip Debuts a High-Precision Voltage Reference IC for Automotive Applications

Microchip Debuts a High-Precision Voltage Reference IC for Automotive Applications

The new AEC-Q100 qualified device offers high reliability and low drift over an extended temperature range.


Infineon to Boost Investment in Semiconductor Technologies in the Year Ahead

Infineon to Boost Investment in Semiconductor Technologies in the Year Ahead

Chip giant Infineon is planning a significant boost to its investments in factory expansions over the next year.


News Oct 19, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
How Future Railway Converter Demands May Change Power Semiconductor Modules

How Future Railway Converter Demands May Change Power Semiconductor Modules

The increase of competitiveness, robustness and efficiency of future railway converters has demanded new power semiconductor modules. Converter…


GaN Systems Offers Reference Designs for 3kW AC/DC Power Supplies

GaN Systems Offers Reference Designs for 3kW AC/DC Power Supplies

The two power supply unit (PSU) designs offer either full bridge LLC resonant converter or bridgeless totem-pole PFC formats.


Maxim Debuts Single Input Multiple Output (SIMO) Power Management IC (PMIC)

Maxim Debuts Single Input Multiple Output (SIMO) Power Management IC (PMIC)

The unit offers a 300mA battery charger, three independent power rails, and a separate LDO output.


Stackpole Enhances High Voltage Chip Resistor Tolerances and TCR Values

Stackpole Enhances High Voltage Chip Resistor Tolerances and TCR Values

HVCB High Voltage Precision Chip Resistors Offer 0.1% Tolerance and 25 ppm TCR.


GaN Systems and EPowerlabs Collaborate to Deliver High-Density DC/DC Power Converter

GaN Systems and EPowerlabs Collaborate to Deliver High-Density DC/DC Power Converter

GaN Systems announces its entry into a collaboration with EPowerlabs to deliver up a new converter, DDC48-1K, for use in mobility applications.


News Oct 11, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Keysight Partners with University for Wide Bandgap Semiconductor Testing

Keysight Partners with University for Wide Bandgap Semiconductor Testing

Their goals are to improve efficiencies in the design and testing validation of GaN and SiC semiconductors.


Alpha and Omega Semiconductor (AOS) Debuts a New Series of Coil Drivers

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor (AOS) Debuts a New Series of Coil Drivers

The first series member is a highly integrated half-bridge device aimed at wireless charging applications.


High-Precision Voltage Reference IC Provides Very-Low Drift for Extended-Temperature Automotive Applications

High-Precision Voltage Reference IC Provides Very-Low Drift for Extended-Temperature Automotive Applications

New device completes Microchip’s family of Vref products providing increased reliability and AEC-Q100 qualification.


Embedding Microbatteries On-chip for Greater Miniaturization

Embedding Microbatteries On-chip for Greater Miniaturization

Researchers develop microbatteries that are as thick as three sheets of paper, and can be embedded into sensor circuitry.


News Oct 05, 2021 by Darshil Patel
Utilizing GaN Inverters for Battery-Powered Motor Drive Applications

Utilizing GaN Inverters for Battery-Powered Motor Drive Applications

GaN transistors and ICs increase power density in motor drive applications. An optimal lay-out approach allows obtaining ring-free output switching…


X-FAB Becomes World’s First Foundry to Offer High-Volume Micro-Transfer Printing

X-FAB Becomes World’s First Foundry to Offer High-Volume Micro-Transfer Printing

X-FAB Semiconductor Foundries announces completion of a licensing agreement with X-Celeprint and becomes world’s first foundry to offer…


News Oct 02, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Siemens Introduces a Power Integrity Analytical SW Tool for IC Design

Siemens Introduces a Power Integrity Analytical SW Tool for IC Design

The new package enables EM/IR assessment of analog, digital, and mixed-signal IC designs of any size before committing to silicon.


Bulk Capacitor Optimization for Offline Power Supplies Using GaN ICs

Bulk Capacitor Optimization for Offline Power Supplies Using GaN ICs

The adoption of USBPD 3.0 and Type-C connectors is expected to standardize power adaptors across previously segmented electronic markets. Gone are…


Central Semiconductor Releases New CAK3 & CAK6 Series 5G Transient Voltage Suppressors

Central Semiconductor Releases New CAK3 & CAK6 Series 5G Transient Voltage Suppressors

Central Semiconductor Corp., introduces its CAK3-012C & CAK6-042C series of 5G bi-directional transient voltage suppressors (TVS).


3kW AC/DC PSU from GaN Systems Shatters Size and Cost Barriers for Power Supply Applications

3kW AC/DC PSU from GaN Systems Shatters Size and Cost Barriers for Power Supply Applications

PSU exceeds 80+ Titanium efficiency requirements and presents the highest power density solution at a lower cost than traditional silicon solutions.


Vishay Intertechnology Enhances Thick Film Chip Resistor in 1206 Case Size With Higher 0.5 W Power Rating

Vishay Intertechnology Enhances Thick Film Chip Resistor in 1206 Case Size With Higher 0.5 W Power Rating

AEC-Q200 Qualified Device Saves Board Space While Lowering Component Counts and Placement Costs.


GaN Systems and BMW Group Enter New Semiconductor Capacity Agreement

GaN Systems and BMW Group Enter New Semiconductor Capacity Agreement

The collaboration will see GaN Systems supply BMW Group with high-performance, automotive-grade GaN power transistors.


Tiny Power Management IC from Analog Devices Charges Wearables and Hearables Four Times Faster

Tiny Power Management IC from Analog Devices Charges Wearables and Hearables Four Times Faster

MAX77659 SIMO PMIC with built-in switching charger reduces bill of materials by 60 percent.