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STMicro Releases Variants of Buck Converters for More Efficiency Options

STMicro Releases Variants of Buck Converters for More Efficiency Options

The new step-down, synchronous DC-DC converters come in many configurations to save space and ease integration into automotive OEM designs.


News May 21, 2024 by Arjun Nijhawan
New Proposals Vie for CHIPS Act Funds for Fabs and Digital Twin R&D

New Proposals Vie for CHIPS Act Funds for Fabs and Digital Twin R&D

Micron, Polar Semiconductor, and digital twin proposals are slated to receive CHIPS Act funding to help secure the U.S. semiconductor supply chain.


News May 15, 2024 by Aaron Carman
Power-Dense Microcapacitors Pave the Way for On-Chip Energy Storage

Power-Dense Microcapacitors Pave the Way for On-Chip Energy Storage

In an early look at on-chip power, researchers have demonstrated that thin-film micro-capacitors can be fabricated on semiconductor chips.


News May 14, 2024 by Duane Benson
Microchip Preps Radiation Tolerant DC-DC Converters for Space

Microchip Preps Radiation Tolerant DC-DC Converters for Space

The new power converters come in nine variants, with single- and triple-output options for satellite power supplies.


News May 10, 2024 by Aaron Carman
A Flash Back at Elihu Thomson, Founder of the U.S. Electrical Industry

A Flash Back at Elihu Thomson, Founder of the U.S. Electrical Industry

Elihu Thomson, a professor-turned-entrepreneur, made several critical discoveries in the field of alternating current (AC), filing more than 700 patents as an inventor. Here’s a look at his life and accomplishments. 


News May 03, 2024 by Arjun Nijhawan
New Circuit Tech Offers Advantages for EV Battery Packs

New Circuit Tech Offers Advantages for EV Battery Packs

Ennovi’s flexible die-cut circuit technology enables low-voltage connectivity in EV battery cell contacting systems.


News May 03, 2024 by Jake Hertz
ST, Toshiba, and Infineon Release Drivers for Manifold Motor Systems

ST, Toshiba, and Infineon Release Drivers for Manifold Motor Systems

In this roundup, we highlight three motor driver solutions for niche yet important automotive systems, from blowers to seat belt pre-tensioners.


News Apr 29, 2024 by Jake Hertz
All About Circuits Looks Ahead at Embedded World 2024

All About Circuits Looks Ahead at Embedded World 2024

Check out the technologies and products these leading companies plan to showcase at next week's Embedded World trade show in Nuremberg, Germany.


News Apr 03, 2024 by Jeff Child
OmniOn Power Introduces BPS-Flex Power System for 5G Versatility

OmniOn Power Introduces BPS-Flex Power System for 5G Versatility

OmniOn's new power system is a flexible and customizable solution for 5G applications with limited system height and depth.


News Mar 19, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Infineon Upgrades and Adds to Its Core MOSFET Portfolios

Infineon Upgrades and Adds to Its Core MOSFET Portfolios

Infineon has added new MOSFETs with higher efficiencies and power densities to its popular CoolSiC and OptiMOS lines.


News Mar 18, 2024 by Aaron Carman
Electrify America’s Bold Move: Indoor EV Fast Charging

Electrify America’s Bold Move: Indoor EV Fast Charging

Electrify America will inaugurate an indoor electric vehicle fast-charging station to increase availability of EV charging infrastructure.


News Mar 12, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Infineon Leverages Coreless Transformer Design in Solid-State Isolators

Infineon Leverages Coreless Transformer Design in Solid-State Isolators

The new family uses coreless transformer technology to ramp up switching speeds while lowering power dissipation by up to 70%.


News Mar 04, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Onsemi Intros 7th Gen IGBT-based Intelligent Power Modules

Onsemi Intros 7th Gen IGBT-based Intelligent Power Modules

Announced today at APEC 2024, the new, highly integrated family of devices, reduces package size and increases power density for designers.


News Feb 26, 2024 by Jake Hertz
SemiQ Introduces New High-Frequency, High-Power SiC MOSFET Modules

SemiQ Introduces New High-Frequency, High-Power SiC MOSFET Modules

The five new parts are 1,200-V, full-bridge quad MOSFETs with current ratings from 27–102 A and RDS(on) values ranging from 20 to 80 mΩ.


News Feb 22, 2024 by Duane Benson
TI Launches Compact Power Devices Ahead of APEC 2024

TI Launches Compact Power Devices Ahead of APEC 2024

The company will demonstrate the new GaN power stages and DC-DC modules at APEC this year.


News Feb 20, 2024 by Aaron Carman
Nexperia Announces Energy Balance Calculator to Extend Battery Life

Nexperia Announces Energy Balance Calculator to Extend Battery Life

Engineers can now easily visualize what is consumed and what is harvested in an energy-harvesting system that uses Nexperia solutions.


News Feb 19, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Rugged MOSFETs Bring More Control and Reliability to Automotive Systems

Rugged MOSFETs Bring More Control and Reliability to Automotive Systems

Three MOSFET products bring down on-resistance, package sizes, and noise—improving both low- and high-voltage automotive performance.


News Feb 16, 2024 by Arjun Nijhawan
New DC-DC Converters Pack Big Performance in Small Packages

New DC-DC Converters Pack Big Performance in Small Packages

In this roundup, we highlight three new DC-DC converters that emerged in the last few months, each driven by package and performance improvements.


News Feb 12, 2024 by Darshil Patel
From Labs to Latches, New Autonomous Vehicle Developments Spring Forth

From Labs to Latches, New Autonomous Vehicle Developments Spring Forth

In this roundup, we highlight recent automotive news: new labs for software-defined vehicles, driver modeling programs, and even Hall-effect latches.


News Feb 02, 2024 by Darshil Patel
Renesas Snaps Up GaN Specialist Transphorm for $339 Million

Renesas Snaps Up GaN Specialist Transphorm for $339 Million

The acquisition marks a larger trend of consolidation in the GaN industry.


News Jan 22, 2024 by Jake Hertz