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pSemi Unveils Multi-Level Buck Converter for Direct Charging Designs

pSemi Unveils Multi-Level Buck Converter for Direct Charging Designs

Claimed as the “world’s first” 4-level buck converter, the device enables high-efficiency 6 A fast charging for mobile and portable electronics.


News Mar 31, 2026 by Jake Hertz
Diodes Inc. Releases Multi-Phase SPI Boost Controller for Auto Lighting

Diodes Inc. Releases Multi-Phase SPI Boost Controller for Auto Lighting

Diodes Inc. says the device balances the demands of advanced headlight control units, including power density, efficiency, EMI, and functional safety.


News Mar 30, 2026 by Austin Futrell
ST Intros Automotive Drivers for Load Protection & High-Voltage Switching

ST Intros Automotive Drivers for Load Protection & High-Voltage Switching

STMicroelectronics has introduced an automotive high-side driver for harsh electrical transients and isolated gate drivers for high-voltage switching applications in EVs and hybrid vehicles.


News Mar 06, 2026 by Austin Futrell
Infineon Unveils Isolated Gate Drivers With Opto-Emulator Input for SiC

Infineon Unveils Isolated Gate Drivers With Opto-Emulator Input for SiC

The new family of opto-emulator gate drivers provides drop-in replacements to conventional silicon, IGBT, and SiC MOSFET designs.


News Mar 04, 2026 by Charles Lee
New Automotive ICs Cover Signal Integrity, Power Density, & Integration

New Automotive ICs Cover Signal Integrity, Power Density, & Integration

Recent automotive IC releases highlight ongoing efforts to improve signal integrity in ADAS, increase power density in compact inductors, and integrate sensing and logic functions for next-gen electric drive platforms.


News Mar 02, 2026 by Austin Futrell
Vishay Adds 1200 V SiC MOSFET Power Modules in SOT-227 Packages

Vishay Adds 1200 V SiC MOSFET Power Modules in SOT-227 Packages

The five 1200 V SiC MOSFET power modules support up to 200 A for automotive, energy, and industrial systems.


News Feb 20, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Alpha & Omega Semi Unwraps 600 V Super Junction MOSFET Devices

Alpha & Omega Semi Unwraps 600 V Super Junction MOSFET Devices

The αMOS E2 platform seeks to deliver efficiency, ruggedness, and power density for high-voltage power conversion.


News Feb 16, 2026 by Jake Hertz
National Semiconductor’s LM317 and the Rise of Adjustable Linear Power

National Semiconductor’s LM317 and the Rise of Adjustable Linear Power

Introduced in the mid-1970s, National Semiconductor’s LM317 condensed linear regulation into a three-terminal building block and turned voltage selection into a resistor choice.


News Feb 13, 2026 by Luke James
ST Launches LVDS Driver for High-Speed Data and Low-Voltage Logic

ST Launches LVDS Driver for High-Speed Data and Low-Voltage Logic

A space-grade quad LVDS line driver targets modern spacecraft data links with 600-Mbps throughput and wide-range CMOS compatibility.


News Feb 12, 2026 by Luke James
Microchip Adds 12 Devices in 600 V Gate Driver Family

Microchip Adds 12 Devices in 600 V Gate Driver Family

The 600 V gate driver family offers 12 devices for motor control and power conversion, supporting fast switching and noise immunity.


News Feb 12, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Toshiba Intros High-Speed Comparator for Industrial Safety

Toshiba Intros High-Speed Comparator for Industrial Safety

Toshiba has expanded its lineup with the TC75W71FU dual comparator with a 30-45 ns response and rail‑to‑rail I/O for safer overcurrent detection.


News Jan 29, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
MC34063: The Switching Regulator That Defined Cheap Power

MC34063: The Switching Regulator That Defined Cheap Power

Motorola’s 1980s DC-DC controller became the universal answer to “good enough” power conversion.


News Jan 01, 2026 by Luke James
Knowledge and Nostalgia: 2025’s Top Educational Articles

Knowledge and Nostalgia: 2025’s Top Educational Articles

Ring in the new year with this roundup of All About Circuits' most popular educational content, both technical and historical.


News Dec 31, 2025 by Abby Garfinkle
Our 2025 Top Trend: AI Assimilates

Our 2025 Top Trend: AI Assimilates

Do you remember when supercomputers were described by their processing power? That was so 2024. Today, we talk about the power for processing. Goodbye terraops, hello terrawatt-hours!


News Dec 28, 2025 by Dale Wilson
Projections to 2030: How Korea’s Chipmakers Could Re-Shape the Semi World

Projections to 2030: How Korea’s Chipmakers Could Re-Shape the Semi World

By 2030, Korean chipmakers are projected to dominate AI memory (HBM), strengthen foundry/packaging, and gain traction in the stable analog/power IC market, boosting profitability and global influence.


News Dec 15, 2025 by Gordon Feller
Littelfuse Intros Asymmetrical TVS Diode Series for 12 V Battery Protection

Littelfuse Intros Asymmetrical TVS Diode Series for 12 V Battery Protection

The new devices target anti-reverse circuits with lower negative clamping voltages and simplified front-end design.


News Dec 12, 2025 by Luke James
Upgraded MOSFETs Target Power Density, Safety, and Efficiency

Upgraded MOSFETs Target Power Density, Safety, and Efficiency

Rohm, Littelfuse, and Ideal Semiconductor each introduced high-performance MOSFETs.


News Dec 11, 2025 by Jake Hertz
TL431: The Precision Shunt Regulator That Quietly Took Over Power Supplies

TL431: The Precision Shunt Regulator That Quietly Took Over Power Supplies

A bandgap reference, an error amplifier, and an output transistor in one three-pin device. It's still a staple after nearly five decades.


News Dec 05, 2025 by Luke James
Korea’s Semiconductor Titans Undergo Strategic Transformations

Korea’s Semiconductor Titans Undergo Strategic Transformations

Korean semiconductor giants—like Samsung and SK hynix—are shifting focus from traditional memory to AI-driven tech, such as HBM, amid global competition, US controls, and government support.


News Dec 03, 2025 by Gordon Feller
Wolfspeed Launches 1200 V SiC Six-Pack Power Modules Targeting E-Mobility

Wolfspeed Launches 1200 V SiC Six-Pack Power Modules Targeting E-Mobility

The Gen-4 modules aim to increase current capability and extend e-mobility inverter lifetime.


News Dec 01, 2025 by Jake Hertz