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2023-05 Semiconductors Microchip Technology

[May 18 2023] Electrification is driving growth in SiC semiconductors, with large market segments such as electric vehicles, sustainability and industrial turning to SiC power solutions due to their fast switching capabilities, lower power losses and higher temperature performance. To help power design engineers make an easy, fast and secure transition to SiC power solutions, Microchip Technology introduced th ...

2023-05 Power Olimex LTD

[May 18 2023] Have you ever thought that one day your clothes, your watch, or your skin will show all kinds of information? It sounds like the stuff of science fiction, but new scientific research has brought the fantasy a little closer to reality. Researchers at the University of Chicago have developed a new type of OLED screen that can be stretched to twice its length and still maintain sharp images, opening ...

2023-05 Semiconductors Analog Devices

[May 18 2023] Analog Devices introduces an ultra-low noise dual output DC/DC μModule voltage regulator that features patented innovations in chip design, layout and packaging. At the front of the LTM8080 is a high-efficiency synchronous Silent Switcher step-down type regulator, followed by two separate low-noise, low-voltage difference (LDO) regulators with operating input voltage up to 40 V. To further suppre ...

2023-05 Power Power Integrations

[May 18 2023] Power Integrations, a company deeply involved in high voltage integrated circuit energy efficient power conversion, announced the launch of 900V gallium nitride (GaN) devices to add to the InnoSwitch3™ family of fly-back switch ics. Using the company's unique PowiGaN™ technology, the new IC delivers up to 100W of power with an efficiency of over 93%, eliminating the need for heat fins and simplif ...

2023-05 Optoelectronics SanDisk

[May 18 2023] Western Digital announced the launch of the SanDisk Superspeed SDXC UHS-II memory card under the Video Speed Class 60 brand, further expanding the SanDisk Superspeed memory card line. Sandi Supreme Super speed SDXC UHS-II memory card (V60) aims to provide senior photography enthusiasts and professional film and television workers with high quality, high durability, cost-effective ideal storage so ...

2023-05 Semiconductors ON Semiconductor

[May 18 2023] Leading the way in smart power and intelligent sensing technologies, onsemi introduces a new line of ultra-energy-efficient 1200V insulated gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs) that deliver industry-leading performance levels to minimize on-off and on-off losses. These new devices are designed to improve energy efficiency in fast-switching applications and will be used primarily in energy infrastruct ...

2023-05 Power Bourns

[May 18 2023] Bourns, a leading manufacturer of electronic components for power, protection and sensing solutions, has announced the acquisition of Riedon Inc, a leading manufacturer of electrical resistance in the United States. The terms of the transaction and most of the group's operating assets are not disclosed. Headquartered in Alhambra, CA, Riedon's primary products are key components used to help enhan ...

2023-05 Power Silicon Labs

[May 17 2023] It was recently revealed that top driver IC manufacturers such as Mediatek and Silicon Labs have announced price increases of 10-15%. This is due to the lack of global semiconductor supply due to COVID-19 and the sudden increase in demand for electronic products. In the previous semiconductor "winter", the driving IC industry was severely impacted. Among them, due to the 2022 inventory decline an ...

2023-05 Semiconductors Samsung

[May 17 2023] Samsung Electronics, a well-known Korean electronics company, has raised the cost of building a semiconductor plant in Texas by nearly 50 percent, drawing attention from both inside and outside the industry. In addition to causing jitters in the market, the news also reflects the fact that the semiconductor industry has entered a new stage and that the cost and risks of corporate investment have ...

2023-05 Power TE Connectivity

[May 17 2023] TE Connectivity, a global connectivity and sensor provider, announced the acquisition of Linx Technologies, a leading RF component provider in the Internet of Things. This strategic acquisition will further strengthen TE's product portfolio and competitiveness in the Internet of Things sector. The acquisition of Linx Technologies expands TE's extensive connectivity portfolio, particularly in ante ...

2023-05 Semiconductors STMicroelectronics

[May 17 2023] STMicroelectronics announced it was named to the Clarivate™ Top 100 Global Innovators 2023 list. Clarivate, one of the world's leading information services companies, provides individuals and organizations with reliable data to drive change in their fields. To determine the top global innovation organizations by measuring their innovation outcomes, focusing on innovation sustainability and innova ...

2023-05 Semiconductors Infineon Technologies

[May 17 2023] Quantum computing will have a significant impact on cyber security, posing a threat to ensuring the confidentiality of encrypted data and the integrity of digital signatures. To address these challenges, Infineon Technologies AG has introduced the new OPTIGA™ TPM (Trusted Platform Module) SLB 9672, designed to further enhance system security. The TPM chip uses a firmware update mechanism based on ...