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Infineon and Rohm Advance Schottky Diodes for EVs and Renewables

Infineon and Rohm Advance Schottky Diodes for EVs and Renewables

The latest Schottky diodes can withstand higher voltages and provide enhanced insulation resistance.


News Dec 17, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Nexperia Introduces Tiny Leadless Logic ICs for Automotive Designs

Nexperia Introduces Tiny Leadless Logic ICs for Automotive Designs

Nexperia says the new packaging option provides 75% PCB area savings and supports optical inspections.


News Dec 17, 2024 by Charles Lee
Infineon, Littelfuse, and Toshiba Release High-Performance Power MOSFETs

Infineon, Littelfuse, and Toshiba Release High-Performance Power MOSFETs

In today’s MOSFET roundup, we examine three new products hitting on critical power design features: efficiency, power, and protection.


News Dec 09, 2024 by Duane Benson
ST Rolls Out Configurable Power-Management IC for Automotive MCUs

ST Rolls Out Configurable Power-Management IC for Automotive MCUs

ST prioritized key tenets of automotive design—safety, efficiency, and performance—in the new single-package PMIC.


News Dec 04, 2024 by Jake Hertz
New Position Sensing ICs Simplify Design and Enhance Precision

New Position Sensing ICs Simplify Design and Enhance Precision

A new crop of magnetic switches, sensors, and PCB-based position encoders aims to redefine position sensing in automotive, industrial, and robotic designs.


News Dec 03, 2024 by Charles Lee
Tesla Standardizing EV Connectors

Tesla Standardizing EV Connectors

Tesla aims to reduce the number of connectors required in an electric vehicle.


News Dec 03, 2024 by Jake Hertz
New EV Converters Pack Power and Efficiency

New EV Converters Pack Power and Efficiency

Electric mobility has become a fundamental driver of change in the power electronics industry. Electric vehicles’ unique demands have required power electronics companies to develop novel solutions that blend power output, size, and efficiency.


News Nov 29, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Electronica 2024 Was Jammed Packed With Exciting Technologies and Products

Electronica 2024 Was Jammed Packed With Exciting Technologies and Products

Enjoy this selection of fascinating technology news from the recent Electronica 2024 trade show in Munich, Germany.


News Nov 28, 2024 by Jeff Child
Diverse Lockstep Technology in MCUs for Enhanced ADAS Safety and Security

Diverse Lockstep Technology in MCUs for Enhanced ADAS Safety and Security

Diverse lockstep technology uses two unique architecture cores executing different instructions to complete the same overall task for improved autonomous vehicle reliability.


A Glimpse at a Morning in Electronica’s Test and Measurement Hall

A Glimpse at a Morning in Electronica’s Test and Measurement Hall

During a morning at Electronica's Hall A3, we visited numerous booths to learn about new instruments for an engineer's toolbox. Here are three highlights.


News Nov 26, 2024 by Duane Benson
NXP Debuts Applications Processors for Industrial and Automotive Designs

NXP Debuts Applications Processors for Industrial and Automotive Designs

The new processor family offers a combination of real-time control and communications features.


News Nov 25, 2024 by Jake Hertz
NXP Unveils ‘Industry’s First’ UWB Wireless Battery Management System

NXP Unveils ‘Industry’s First’ UWB Wireless Battery Management System

NXP is taking a new approach to EV battery management to extend range and decrease assembly costs.


News Nov 22, 2024 by Jake Hertz
TDK Releases Pair of 6-Axis IMUs for Automotive Assistance and Safety

TDK Releases Pair of 6-Axis IMUs for Automotive Assistance and Safety

Announced at Electronica last week, the new six-axis IMUs target advanced driver assistance and safety applications up to ASIL D.


News Nov 21, 2024 by Duane Benson
Sciosense Launches Two-Channel Time-to-Digital Converter for LiDAR

Sciosense Launches Two-Channel Time-to-Digital Converter for LiDAR

Announced at Electronica last week, the TDC solution offers higher integration and improved performance for single-beam LiDAR.


News Nov 20, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Sensor Roundup: New ICs Redefine Precision, Safety, and Efficiency

Sensor Roundup: New ICs Redefine Precision, Safety, and Efficiency

From elderly care facilities to brake pedal systems, these new sensor ICs rely on functionality and accuracy to keep modern monitoring systems up and running.


News Nov 19, 2024 by Darshil Patel
Smart Sensing Made Simple | Tech Guide

Smart Sensing Made Simple | Tech Guide

Control automation engineer David Peterson explores the capabilities of Banner Engineering's U-Gage Ultrasonic Sensor, breaking down the details of sensor technology. Watch now to get started!


Renesas’ New R-Car SoC Supports Centralized Car Compute

Renesas’ New R-Car SoC Supports Centralized Car Compute

Announced at Electronica 2024 in Munich, Germany, the new SoC leverages modular chiplets for a more flexible automotive design experience.


News Nov 14, 2024 by Jake Hertz
PI Introduces 1700V Switcher IC With More Than 99% Reliability

PI Introduces 1700V Switcher IC With More Than 99% Reliability

Power Integrations has upped its GaN game with InnoMux-2 IC, delivering more than 90% efficiency from a 1000 VDC bus and supplying up to 60 W from three accurately regulated outputs.


Tektronix Introduces Isolated Current Probes and 3-Channel Power Supply

Tektronix Introduces Isolated Current Probes and 3-Channel Power Supply

Announced today, the new solutions may improve testing and measurement for applications requiring greater power capacity and efficiency.


News Nov 12, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Onsemi Rolls Out Modular Analog and Mixed-Signal SoC Platform

Onsemi Rolls Out Modular Analog and Mixed-Signal SoC Platform

Announced today, Onsemi calls the new platform the "industry’s most advanced" analog and mixed-signal platform, aiding the development of intelligent power management, sensor interfaces, and communications solutions.


News Nov 11, 2024 by Jake Hertz