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CIPS 2024 - Call For Papers

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cips.eu

Event News
2023-05-25

The International Conference on Integrated Power Electronics Systems (CIPS) will be held form March 12 to 14, 2024, in Düsseldorf, Germany. Engineers and scientists coming from industry and academia engaged in power electronics are invited to share their research and technical achievements joining CIPS 2024. Please submit a pdf formatted abstract in English with a length of two pages including figures, tables and references showing summary, motivation, approach and results. The paper should be headed by title, authors' names and affiliations. Upload no later than August 31, 2023.

Rectifier Power Supply for Industrial and Laser Applications

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abbpowerconversion.com

Product Release
2023-05-24

As industrial laser implementations continue to increase in precision manufacturing applications, reliability and consistency are essential. To help meet the unique power needs of these applications, ABB Power Conversion has purpose-built a liquid-cooled, three-phase, 75-volt (V) rectifier – its CC7500. Designed for heavy pulse-load applications such as industrial lasers, the rectifier provides the consistent, dependable power needed for precision manufacturing processes. The latest addition to ABB's CC-series rectifiers, the CC7500 features a low-line 200/208/240VAC input that enables its use in regions where low-line utility power is available, like Japan, a wide-range 75VDC nominal output (65-80V), and redundant +5VDC standby power. The fully sealed power supply is IP65-rated to protect against harsh elements that may be present in a manufacturing environment. It is available in liquid-cooled configurations with dripless connectors or in conduction-cooled versions with integrated heat sinks, providing flexible, efficient cooling options for applications. The CC7500 rectifier features a standard ModBus/RS485 communications interface, enabling it to communicate with industry-standard programmable logic controllers which are commonly used to control manufacturing processes. The rectifier also meets a variety of safety (UL1012), environmental, and regulatory requirements including EN62477-1/IEC61207-1; FCC part 15(A); EN55032 Class A; EN/IEC 61000-3-12; EN60555-2; and EN61000 immunity and transient standards. At just 8.6 inches wide by 2.0 inches high by 19.5 inches deep, its compact footprint allows both horizontal and vertical orientation for minimal width and maximum stacking density.

APEC 2024 Announces Call for Technical Program Paper Digest Submissions

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apec-conf.org

Event News
2023-05-24

APEC 2024, to be held in Long Beach, California, from February 25-29, 2024, continues the long-standing tradition of addressing issues of immediate and long-term interest to the practicing power electronics engineer. APEC is now accepting paper digest submissions for the Technical Program. Since APEC 2024 will be held in February rather than the traditional March timeframe, interested authors wishing to present a paper must submit a digest for consideration by July 24, 2023. Instructions for submissions is available at: http://apec-conf.org/conference/sessions/technical/. Prospective authors of Technical Program papers are asked to submit a digest explaining the problem that will be addressed by the paper, its major results and how it is different from the closest existing literature. Technical Program Papers presented at APEC must be original material and not have been previously presented or published. The principal criteria used by reviewers in selecting digests for the program will be the usefulness of the work to the practicing power electronics professional. They also value evidence of completed experimental work. Authors should obtain any necessary company and governmental clearance prior to submission of digests. Author will be notified of the decision of paper acceptance on September 26, 2023. Accepted papers in final form must be submitted and author registration completed by November 3, 2023

Triple Output Battery Testing and Recycling Devices

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elektroautomatik.com

Product Release
2023-05-23

EA Elektro-Automatik introduces the EA-BT 20000 Triple Battery Tester, the only battery tester instrument with three channels and the highest voltage and current outputs. The instruments can test up to three battery cells, modules or packs simultaneously with the power capacity of 4 kW/channel, 6 kW/channel and 10 kW/channel. Furthermore, to test higher capacity batteries, the channels can be paralleled to test 12 kW, 18 kW, and 30 kW battery packs. The EA-BT 20000 Triple series consists of eight models with voltage outputs from 10 V to 920 V and current outputs/channels of 40 A to 600 A. Unlike other battery testing instruments on the market, one EA-BT 20000 can continuously deliver three channels of 600 A or a single channel supplying 1800 A. The EA-BT 20000 Triple Output Battery Testers address the full range of the battery life cycle from materials research to battery development, manufacturing, incoming inspection, and second-life battery recycling. The EA-BT 20000 can test individual cells, battery modules, and large battery packs for basic research and industries, including the automotive industry, the aerospace/defense industry, and consumer renewable energy systems. The battery testers include all the functionality, in one instrument, to charge and discharge high power battery packs for battery testing, battery simulation and battery recycling. They measure parameters such as battery State-of-Health (SOH) and End-of-Life (EOL). The testers also include controls for external circuit breakers and other safety features to monitor and protect the battery-under-test.

Appointment of Lars Fox as Director of R&D

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danisense.com

People
2023-05-22

Danisense announced that Lars Fox has joined the company as Director of R&D on 1st March 2023. Lars Fox has held various management positions in industrial, electronics and technology driven market segments and brings with him more than 20 years of experience in R&D, operations and product commercialization. Comments Henrik Elbæk, CEO at Danisense: "Danisense has already introduced many high performance transducers to the market but new and exciting opportunities lure on the horizon. This calls for innovation, new products and close collaboration with customers. I am sure that together with our new Director of R&D Lars Fox, we will be able to accelerate our strategy forward as we continue to expand our operational capabilities and portfolio of products." He continues: "We are confident Lars is the right person to further propel the development of our products, supply chain and R&D processes, while continuing to drive our mission of providing top notch current transducers to the market." "Bridging product development with customers' commercial demands are important steps for scaling the business. My focus will be on realizing the company's potential by setting new goals and standards together with colleagues and customers. Being able to work in a company with research-related activities and being involved with the development of new products for the current transducer market, appeals to me very much. On top of this, it is very satisfying that Danisense develops innovative product solutions for high precision electrical power measurement applications, which support the increasing global demand for distribution and use of clean renewable energy" remarks Lars Fox.

MLCCs Squeeze More Capacitance into Compact Format

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murata.com

Product Release
2023-05-18

Through its latest multi-layer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) introduction, Murata is addressing the growing need for components that have elevated capacitance levels combined with miniaturized form factors and enhanced temperature performance. Offering capacitance values of 10µF (and a ±20% tolerance), the GRM series of MLCCs are supplied in a 0201inch/0603M package size. They are currently the smallest MLCC products on the market to deliver such capacitance levels, representing a 65% size reduction on the 0402inch/1005M products that would normally need to be specified. Consequently, they enable use of substantially fewer components, leading to board space savings and bill-of-materials costs benefits. The GRM series benefits from key Murata innovations, including the company's proprietary thin layer forming technology, plus a fully optimized high-precision lamination process. The 4.0VDC-rated GRM035R60G106M products have a -55°C to 85°C temperature range and are already in production. Also, the GRM035C80E106M with a rated voltage of 2.5VDC at -55°C to 105°C goes into mass production this September, and the GRM035R60J106M with a rated voltage of 6.3VDC at -55°C to 85°C in 2024. These MLCCs are suited for integration into the decoupling and smoothing circuitry of smartphone handsets, portable equipment, wearables, domestic appliances, servers, and IoT hardware.

Celebrating 50th Anniversary

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rutronik.com

Industry News
2023-05-16

Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente GmbH announced its 50th year in business. Helmut Rudel founded Rutronik in 1973 in Ispringen, near Pforzheim, Germany. The expertise of the independent family-owned company lies in the distribution of semiconductors, passive and electromechanical components, embedded boards, storage and displays, as well as wireless products. The distributor's customers drive high-growth future markets around Industry 4.0, (I)IoT, Future Mobility, and Energy & Power. In the 1970s, color television became increasingly popular in Germany, especially because of the 1972 Olympic Games and the Soccer World Cup in 1974. Exactly in the period between these two major sporting events, in 1973, Helmut Rudel founded Rutronik, which was specialized on the distribution of passive components. Rutronik is now one of Europe's largest electronics distribution companies and generated sales of 1.28 billion euros in 2022. Worldwide, the family-owned company now employs more than 1,900 people in over 80 offices, as well as logistics centers in Europe, Austin (Texas), Shanghai, Singapore, and Hong Kong. "We are happy and proud to celebrate our 50th anniversary in the electronics industry this year," said Thomas Rudel, CEO and chairman of the board at Rutronik. "From a small family business that I founded in a double garage in Ispringen in the early 1970s with great support of my wife, we have become a leading distribution company for electronic components within 50 years," added Helmut Rudel, founder and president of Rutronik.

Hybrid Ultracapacitor UPS System for Power Management Systems

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rell.com

Industry News
2023-05-15

Richardson Electronics is pleased to announce a patent pending Hybrid Ultracapacitor Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) for wind turbine control systems and other industrial applications where reliable low voltage ride through and safe shut down are safety critical. This is the latest patent pending product adding to the Company's growing portfolio of engineered solutions. The ULTRAUPS3000 is designed for operation in harsh environments unlike other energy storage solutions such as lead acid or lithium-based UPS systems. With the wider operating temperature of Richardson Electronics hybrid ultracapacitor solution, the product will help solve issues related to the short life of other technologies. Greg Peloquin, Executive Vice President, and General Manager of Power Microwave and Green Energy Solutions Group stated, "This is another major achievement from our team in our ever-increasing portfolio of power management products. The potential of the ULTRAUPS3000 meeting the needs of our customers in the wind turbine industry and many other industries is exponential. This patent reinforces our commitment to innovation and engineered solutions."

600 V Gallium Nitride (GaN) Hybrid-Drain-Embedded Gate Injection Transistor (HD-GIT)

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infineon.com

Product Release
2023-05-14

Infineon has announced the release of its complete portfolio of fully in-house manufactured discrete and integrated CoolGaN products, addressing power applications ranging from industrial SMPS for servers, telecom, and solar to consumer applications such as chargers and adapters, motor drives, TV/monitor, and LED lighting. Featuring a unique combination of a robust gate structure, internal electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection, and excellent dynamic RDS(on) performance, the new CoolGaN products fully utilize the intrinsic properties of GaN, delivering exceptional figures of merit (FOM). CoolGaN technology offers significant design advantages such as very low R_DS(on), improved resonant circuit efficiency, utilization of new topologies and current modulation, as well as fast and nearly lossless switching. CoolGaN GIT HEMTs (discretes) are available in multiple R_DS(on),max values ranging from 42-340 mΩ and come in both top- and bottom-side cooled packages (TSC, BSC), including DSO-20-85, DSO-20-87, HSOF-8-3, LSON-81-, and TSON-8. The CoolGaN TSC power packages are unique in the market, allowing for more compact and lightweight products with high power density, improved energy efficiency, and reduced total system costs. Find all discretes products here. The integrated GaN solution (integrated power stage) comes in the form of half-bridge and single-channel devices. Half-bridge solutions integrate two GaN switches and are housed in a TIQFN-28 package with R_DS(on),max values of (2x) 190-650 mΩ. Single-channel solutions are available in a thermally-enhanced TIQFN-21 package with R_DS(on),max values in the range of 130-340 mΩ. Combined with Infineon's commitment to the highest quality standards, the new products ensure unmatched robustness and long-term reliability, reducing operating and maintenance costs for high-energy consumption applications. Find all integrated power stage products here. Infineon's 1- and 2-channel EiceDRIVER gate driver ICs perfectly fit to CoolGaN GIT HEMTs. Achieve an optimum combination of efficiency, power density, and robustness in high-performance power conversion applications. For full details and products click here.

Electronic Low-Voltage Drive Module with Multifunctional High-Current Circuit Carrier

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tresky.de

Product Release
2023-05-11

Tresky GmbH is part of the ProMuPower project at Kiel University of Applied Sciences, which focuses on the development of high-performance power modules and the associated manufacturing processes. The power modules are being developed for the generation of sustainable energy and for use in electromobility. The aim of the ProMuPower project at Kiel University of Applied Sciences is to develop a new type of circuit carrier including a flexible manufacturing process. Tresky, as a specialist for sintering technologies as assembly and connection technology for power modules, is part of this project. The flexible manufacturing process is intended to lower the entry barrier for users and increase functionality. The new innovative assembly and connection technology enables large-area, temperature-resistant, low-inductance and temperature-conductive connections of electronic power modules for e-drives. The 48-volt demonstrator developed in the project shows these advantages very clearly. Its field of application is mild hybrid drives in road vehicles, but also drives of industrial trucks and servo drives. Future customers of this solution will be offered not only a component but, if desired, the entire production flow consisting of joining material, pick & place component positioning, joining machine, process specification and validation method. In the ProMuPower project, a special pick & place component positioning is being developed in the form of an innovative production technology, an organic joining material (TIM film) and a joining method (lamination). In this way, multifunctional power substrates with thick copper conductor layers and integrated temperature and current sensors are created. The thermally very effective thermal interface film (TIM film) is electrically isolating and allows thick copper assemblies without thermomechanical stress in the layers. The more robust construction of the new power modules ensures long-lasting and energy-efficient products. This enables a significantly more economical production and an increased lifetime and power density of power modules compared to production with ceramic circuit carriers. The novel process is environmentally friendly, as the circuit carriers are produced by means of special individual assembly and the required conductor track layout is created by stringing together copper function plates, some of which are already equipped with sintered (semiconductor) components. These thick copper conductor plates are created by stamping or laser separation without the need for any chemical processing steps.

PCIM Europe 2023 Continues on the Road to Success

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pcim.com

Event News
2023-05-11

A wider audience – greater knowledge – even more networking: From 9 – 11 May 2023, the PCIM Europe once again gathered the experts of power electronics in Nuremberg, further pushed its meaning as an important exchange platform and thus once again confirmed its relevance for the industry. The exhibition and conference demonstrated that power electronics is an essential topic for technological progress and, as a key technology, makes a major contribution to future-oriented trend topics. These include hot subjects such as electromobility and energy storage. In 2023, the PCIM Europe is again proven to be a relevant industry meeting place and networking platform, which is reflected in the positive feedback and results. The parallel conference once again showed the close connection between industry and science within the PCIM Europe. In 377 top-class presentations on current research and development topics, 895 participants from 36 countries expanded their expertise. This year, the three Special Sessions again focused on particularly relevant industry topics, such as the session on "Power Electronics for E-Mobility". The three keynotes at the beginning of each conference day were also very well attended. At the exhibition, these application areas were focused within the new E-Mobility & Energy Storage Zone and Stage, enabling interested parties to exchange information and ideas with each other. Presentations highlighted current trends and challenges in the value chain in this segment and these were discussed afterwards in more detail in the networking area. Next year, the PCIM Europe will be held around one month later from 11 – 13 June 2024 at the Nuremberg Exhibition Center.

Interactive Datasheets Put MOSFET Behavior Analysis at Engineers' Fingertips

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nexperia.com

Product Release
2023-05-10

Nexperia announced a raising of the bar in semiconductor engineer design support with the release of interactive datasheets to accompany its Power MOSFETs. By manipulating interactive sliders within the datasheets, users can manually adjust the voltage, current, temperature and other conditions for their circuit application and watch how the operating point of a device dynamically responds to these changes. These interactive datasheets effectively offer a type of graphical user interface to a circuit simulator, using Nexperia’s electrothermal models to calculate the operating point of a device. In addition, they allow engineers to visualize immediately the interaction between parameters such as gate voltage, drain current, R_DS(on) and temperature. Their collective contribution to the device behavior is then displayed dynamically in tables or graphs. As a result, Nexperia’s interactive datasheets can increase productivity by eliminating the time needed for an engineer to perform manual calculations or set up and debug a circuit simulation. The technology powering these datasheets is the same as that used in Nexperia’s successful precision electrothermal MOSFET models, which demonstrate how the behaviour of discrete MOSFETs changes with temperature. The new interactive datasheets are offered in addition to the traditional static datasheets and operate in any standard web browser without the requirement of additional software for device simulation.

IGBT/SiC Module Gate Drivers with Temperature Readout

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power.com

Product Release
2023-05-09

Power Integrations introduced the SCALE-iFlex LT NTC family of IGBT/SiC module gate drivers. The gate drivers target the popular dual, 100 mm x 140 mm style of IGBT modules, such as the Mitsubishi LV100 and the Infineon XHP 2, as well as silicon carbide (SiC) variants thereof up to 2300 V blocking voltage. The SCALE-iFlex LT NTC drivers provide Negative Temperature Coefficient (NTC) data – an isolated temperature measurement of the power module – which enables accurate thermal management of converter systems. This is particularly important for systems with multiple modules arrayed in parallel, ensuring proper current sharing and dramatically enhancing overall system reliability. Based on Power Integrations' SCALE-2 technology, SCALE-iFlex LT gate drivers improve current sharing accuracy and therefore increase the current carrying capability of multiple-paralleled modules by 20 percent, allowing users to increase the semiconductor utilization of their converter stacks. This is possible because the localized control of each 2SMLT0220D MAG (Module Adapted Gate driver) unit ensures precise control and switching, enabling excellent current sharing. Advanced Active Clamping (AAC) is employed to deliver accurate overvoltage protection. To further increase space saving, up to four MAG-driven power modules can be parallel-connected from a single 2SILT1200T Isolated Master Control (IMC) unit, which can also be mounted on a power module due to its compact outline. The gate drivers are fully qualified to IEC 61000-4-x (EMI), IEC-60068-2-x (environmental) and IEC-60068-2-x (mechanical) specifications, and undergo complete type testing – low voltage, high voltage, thermal cycling – shortening designer development time by 12 to 18 months.

Second Series GaN ICs Deliver Robustness, Ease-of-Use and High Efficiency

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camgandevices.com

Product Release
2023-05-09

Today's 3.3 kW switched-mode power supplies (SMPS) can achieve power densities of 100 W/inch₃ by utilizing the latest technologies, including superjunction (SJ silicon) and silicon carbide (SiC) power MOSFETs in the totem-pole PFC stage as well as gallium nitride (GaN) power switches for high-voltage DC-DC stage operation. Digital control of the PFC and DC-DC stages is essential for maximum efficiency and robustness, as is the use of optimum gate drive solutions. Infineon Technologies introduces the next generation of the EiceDRIVER product family of dual-channel galvanically isolated gate driver ICs. This product family spans multiple under-voltage lockout (UVLO) variants, isolation levels, and package options to provide a comprehensive solution for various applications. These drivers can be used for server and telecom SMPS, solar inverters and energy storage systems, motor drives and battery-powered applications, EV charging, and high-performance computing. Compared to its predecessor, the EiceDRIVER generation includes DSO 14-pin packages for extended channel-to-channel creepage and features dead-time and shoot-through protection, as well as a faster UVLO start-up time. It is also equipped with robust isolation technology that meets the latest isolation standards (VDE 0884-11, IEC 60747-17). In addition, it comes in highly compact LGA 4x4 mm 2 packages that allow for a space-saving of up to 36 percent in low-voltage applications. One of the most important improvements is the galvanic isolation integrated into the gate driver ICs, which is now certified according to IEC 60747-17. This certification ensures that these products are prepared for 20 years of operation and meet the highest safety standards.

Dual-Channel Isolated Gate Driver ICs

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infineon.com

Product Release
2023-05-09

Launching into High-Power Markets with SiC Modules

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navitassemi.com

Product Release
2023-05-08

Navitas Semiconductor announces their expanded portfolio into higher power markets with their silicon carbide (SiC) power products in SiCPAK modules and bare die. Target applications cover centralized and string solar inverters, energy storage systems (ESS), industrial motion, electric vehicle (EV) on-board chargers, EV roadside fast chargers, wind energy, UPS, bi-directional microgrids, DC-DC converters, and solid-state circuit breakers. Ranging from 650 V to 6,500 V, Navitas has the widest range of SiC technology. From an original line-up of discrete packages – from 8×8 mm surface-mount QFNs to through-hole TO-247s – the GeneSiC SiCPAK is an initial, direct entry point into higher-power applications. A comprehensive power-module roadmap, with high-voltage SiC MOSFETs and MPS diodes, GaN power ICs, high-speed digital isolators and low-voltage silicon control ICs is being mapped out. Dr. Ranbir Singh, Navitas EVP for SiC noted, "With a complete portfolio of leading-edge power, control and isolation technology, Navitas will enable customers to accelerate the transition from fossil fuels, and legacy silicon power products to new, renewable energy sources and next-generation semiconductors, with more powerful, more efficient, faster-charging systems." SiCPAK modules employ 'press-fit' technology to offer compact form factors for power circuits and deliver cost-effective, power-dense solutions to end users. The modules are built upon GeneSiC die that have already made a mark in terms of superior performance, reliability, and ruggedness. Examples include a SiCPAK half-bridge module, rated at 6 mOhm, 1,200 V with industry-leading trench-assisted planar-gate SiC MOSFET technology. Multiple configurations of SiC MOSFETs and MPS diodes will be available to create application-specific modules for superior system performance. The initial release will include 1,200 V-rated half-bridge modules in 6, 12, 20, and 30mOhm ratings.

Mass Production of 650V GaN HEMTs Started

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rohm.com

Industry News
2023-05-08

ROHM has started with the mass production of 650V GaN (Gallium Nitride) HEMTs optimized for a wide range of power supply systems applications. These products are jointly developed with Ancora Semiconductors, an affiliate of Delta Electronics, that develops GaN devices. Improving the efficiency of power supplies and motors, which account for most of the world's electricity consumption, has become a significant hurdle to achieving a decarbonized society. The adoption of new materials such as GaN and SiC are key to improving the efficiency of power supplies. After initiating mass production of 150V GaN HEMTs – featuring a gate breakdown voltage of 8V in 2022 – in March 2023 ROHM established control IC technology for maximizing GaN performance. This time, ROHM developed 650V GaN HEMTs featuring market-leading performance that contributes to higher efficiency and smaller size in a wider range of power supply systems. The GNP1070TC-Z and GNP1150TCA-Z deliver performance in terms of R_DS(ON) × C_iss / R_DS(ON) × C_oss, a figure of merit for GaN HEMTs, translating to higher efficiency in power supply systems. At the same time, a built-in ESD protection element improves electrostatic breakdown resistance up to 3.5kV, leading to higher application reliability. GaN HEMTs' high-speed switching characteristics also contribute to greater miniaturization of peripheral components.

Simulation Model of 1200 V GaN-on-Sapphire Device Released

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transphormusa.com

Product Release
2023-05-08

Transphorm announced availability of its 1200 V FET simulation model and preliminary datasheet. The TP120H070WS FET is the only 1200 V GaN-on-Sapphire power semiconductor introduced to date, making its model the first of its kind. Its release indicates Transphorm's ability to support future automotive power systems as well as three-phase power systems typically used in the broad industrial, datacom, and renewables markets. These applications will benefit from the 1200 V GaN device's higher power density and reliability along with equal or better performance at more reasonable cost points versus alternative technologies. Transphorm recently validated the GaN device's higher performance ability in a 5 kW 900 V buck converter switching at 100 kHz. The 1200 V GaN device achieved 98.7% efficiency, exceeding that of a similarly rated production SiC MOSFET. The innovative 1200 V technology also underscores Transphorm's leadership in GaN power conversion. Vertical integration, epitaxy ownership, and patented process paired with decades of engineering expertise enable the company to bring to market the highest performing GaN device portfolio with four additional major differentiators: Manufacturability, Drivability, Designability, and Reliability. Transphorm's 1200 V technology is anchored in proven process and mature technology, satisfying customer confidence requirements. The GaN-on-Sapphire process is in volume production today in the LED market. Additionally, the 1200 V technology leverages the fundamentally superior, normally-off GaN platform used in Transphorm's current device portfolio.

Wireless Power Transmitter IC for Charging Applications up to 50 W

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infineon.com

Product Release
2023-05-04

Infineon Technologies expands its portfolio of wireless charging (WLC) controller ICs, offering a highly integrated, easy-to-design, and cost-effective solution for applications requiring higher wireless power transfer. These include industrial applications, healthcare equipment, robotics and drones, vacuum cleaners, power tools, docking stations, and smartphone chargers supporting Qi Extended Power Profile (EPP). The WLC1150 transmitter is designed to meet the critical requirements of such applications by providing high efficiency, flexible thermal management options, low electromagnetic interference (EMI), integrated adaptive foreign object detection (FOD), inverter control, and several other features. The WLC1150 uses multiple methods to tune the adaptive FOD, including Q-factor, resonant frequency and power. The transmitter supports 50 W wireless power transfer using a high-power proprietary charging protocol and a wide input voltage range of 4.5 to 24 V. The integrated fan buck controller enables thermal management by cooling the interface surface during high-power delivery. It also includes integrated gate drivers for the inverter, which is controlled by frequency, duty cycle, and variable voltage. It also integrates a USB type-C power delivery (PD) controller that supports the latest version of USB-PD 3.1 with programmable power supply (PPS) mode. The WLC1150 complies with the WPC Qi 1.3 with EPP, basic power profile (BPP), and proprietary power delivery extension (PPDE). It supports systems with input power supplied from either USB PD/PPS or fixed input from a DC power supply. With either input configuration, the transmitter does not require a front-end DC-DC converter. This helps to significantly improve system efficiency.

Battery-Protection IC Limits External Components

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glfipower.com

Product Release
2023-05-03

GLF Integrated Power introduces an I_QSmartTM battery-protection IC family, perfect for BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) wireless earphones, hearing aids, wearables and other small, thin batterypowered devices. Housed in a tiny (0.97 mm x 0.97 mm x 0.55 mm) chip-scale package, the GLF73610 product family is a lithium-ion/polymer battery-protection ICs with models for 4.2V, 4.35V, 4.4V and 4.45V lithium battery cells. I_QSmart load switch topology, requiring minimal external components, virtually eliminates deep discharge of the battery during product shipment, storage and stand-by. The GLF73610 IC's "Shipping Mode" feature (SM pin) is designed to maintain battery capacity and provide discharge protection for non-removable, pre-charged batteries over long delivery periods. The IC's "Zero Volt" feature allows even a deeply discharged battery to be recharged. Additionally, the GLF73610's selflock feature prevents battery leakage during manufacturing. The GLF73610 IQSmart IC's accurate overcharge/overdischarge voltage-protection features ensure that rechargeable batteries operate under safe conditions. When a battery is charged past the overvoltage detection level, the GLF73610's charging switch opens at a preset delay time. The short circuit delay time also prevents false triggers that might open the switch. If battery voltage decreases below its overdischarge level, the switch cuts off the battery's power rail, resulting in ultra-low battery consumption. And when the load current reaches the short-circuit protection level, the IC switches and remains off to avoid potential system damage.

Steve Sanghi Shares His Personal and Business Journey

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stevesanghi.com

People
2023-05-03

Renowned semiconductor industry leader, Steve Sanghi, has released his long-awaited book, "Up and to the Right: My Personal and Business Journey Building the Microchip Technology Juggernaut". Sanghi led Microchip Technology for over three decades, transforming the company from a failing enterprise to a market leader with a market capitalization of $43 billion. In this book, Sanghi shares his personal journey from growing up in small towns in Northern India to building a successful career in the United States. The book also provides insights into the transformation of Microchip Technology from a struggling company on the verge of bankruptcy in 1990, to a leading semiconductor supplier to industries such as industrial, automotive, data centers, communications, consumer, aerospace, and defense. "Up and to the Right" chronicles the conscious design and implementation of Microchip's Aggregate System, which significantly accelerated the company's rate of improvement. The book also delves into Microchip's strategic planning process and its acquisition strategy, which helped scale the company 10X. Readers will find valuable insights into building a successful enterprise and the necessary steps to achieve success. "This book is not only about Microchip's success story but also about the importance of building a strong organizational culture and creating a sense of purpose and shared values among employees," said Sanghi. "It is my hope that the lessons learned from Microchip's journey will inspire other business leaders and aspiring entrepreneurs."

EMC 'Book of Knowledge'

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recom-power.com

Industry News
2023-05-03

The 'EMC Book of Knowledge' subtitled 'Practical Tips for the User' is written by Steve Roberts, RECOM's Innovation Manager and Josefine Lametschwandler, RECOM's EMC Engineering Team Leader. The book follows on from two very popular Books of Knowledge on the subjects of DC/DC and AC/DC converters. It will be valuable for anyone involved in the application or design of power converters and also for those wishing to get a wider understanding of EMC for any product or application. The Books of Knowledge are written in an easily accessible, witty and conversational style by experts in the subject and are wide-ranging in content. The EMC Book of Knowledge starts with the basics of electric and magnetic fields, how they originate, and how they propagate in practical circuits. Then, analysis and modelling of components that affect EMC are discussed, along with transmission lines, coupling effects, and techniques for noise reduction. PCB layout and filter design are covered for minimum EMI, along with a section dedicated to EMC standards and their applicability, classes, and levels. Power factor correction is discussed in its own chapter and the book ends with a useful guide to EMC measurement techniques and test equipment. A glossary of terms provides an extensive, useful reference for readers.

600V Super Junction MOSFETs Family

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aosmd.com

Product Release
2023-05-02

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor announced the release of 600V aMOS7 Super Junction MOSFETs Family. aMOS7 is AOS' next generation high voltage MOSFET, designed to meet the high efficiency and high-density needs of servers, workstations, telecom rectifiers, solar Inverters, EV charging, motor drives and industrial power applications. Today's Server power supply requires Titanium efficiency, which translates to more than 98.5% peak efficiency on both PFC and LLC stages. Active-Bridges and Bridgeless designs are easy-to-implement solutions; however, switching and driving losses, especially at light load, are still the main problems designers face. Existing technologies limited by large cell pitches and charges could hardly meet such requirements. Next-gen SJ technologies with reduced charge but also enough robustness is in demand. Low Qrr and Trr for LLC and PSFB applications are also a must during transient and abnormal situations. AOS aMOS7 High Voltage SJ MOSFET is the best answer for above needs. For Solar applications, low ohmic SMD devices are becoming the new standards, aiming for reduced form factors through utilizing 3D mechanical and thermal designs. aMOS7 provides a wide Rdson granularity and SMD package choices, such as DFN, TOLL, and Top-cooling variants. For low Fsw applications such as Solid-State Relays or Active Bridges, FETs must meet specific SOA requirements to sustain surge and in-rush currents. aMOS7 ensures low Rdson's temperature coefficient and ruggedness for transient voltage and current overstresses. The first product released – AOK050V60A7 is a 600V 50mOhm aMOS7 low ohmic device with the industry-standard TO-247 package tailored for today's high-power AC/DC, DC/DC, and Solar Inverter stages.

EV Test Specialist Relies on Power Analyzer to Provide In Depth Analysis

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yokogawa.com

Industry News
2023-05-02

The manufacturers of electric vehicles (EVs) are constantly pushing the boundaries of performance. Whether in racing cars or the everyday vehicles that consumers rely on, EV technology needs to demonstrate high efficiency, maximum range between charges, reliability and high dynamic performance. By showing that EVs can offer the same advantages and specification to drivers that conventional vehicles can, manufacturers can secure the future of a technology that is a major building block of a more sustainable society. To instil confidence in consumers, manufacturers need the assistance of specialist companies who can help them test and refine the designs of electric motors, drivetrains, batteries and control systems. To meet the demands of its testing regime, Intertek needs measurement solutions that can achieve three requirements. The solution needs to be able to measure motors rotating at very high speeds; be easy to use and so ensure maximum productivity for testing staff; and allow rapid integration with Intertek's LabVIEW test platform. The solution chosen by Intertek is the Yokogawa WT5000 Precision Power Analyzer. Its high resolution, 10.1" display enables split screen viewing of up to eighteen waveforms and can display up to 12 pages of various measurement parameters, making it ideal for efficiency tests of inverter-driven motors and electric vehicles. Intertek uses its WT5000 to achieve traceable measurement of high-speed power signals. Particular needs include the measurement of high-speed motors rotating at up to 27,000rpm, enabled by the unit's maximum sampling rate of 10 MS/s. Intertek's WT5000 units also perform high-frequency harmonic analysis up to the 500th order, providing side-by-side comparison of harmonics from two different input sources.

SMD Resettable PPTCs Series Created for High-Voltage Applications

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littelfuse.com

Product Release
2023-05-02

Littelfuse announced the release of the 3425L Series SMD resettable PPTCs (Polymeric Positive Temperature Coefficient) overcurrent circuit protection devices. The latest 3425L Series SMD PPTCs is an extension of the Littelfuse PolySwitch family of resettable overcurrent protection devices, which provides resettable, high-voltage overcurrent protection in a compact, surface-mounted 8763 mm (3425 mils) size. The 3425L series is ideal for use in many applications, including consumer electronics, such as power tools and televisions, computing equipment and servers, industrial robotics, and data center and telecom equipment. "Adding the 3425L Series to the PolySwitch product line delivers another clear performance advantage for electronics designers and their latest innovations," said Stephen Li, a Global Product Manager at Littelfuse. "These new surface-mounted PPTC devices offer resettable high-voltage overcurrent protection, thereby reducing product warranty, service, and repair costs."

DC Energy Meter Provides kWh-Based Charging Experience

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lem.com

Product Release
2023-05-02

LEM used PCIM 2023 to give the global e-mobility market advance notice of its DC energy meter for DC wallbox chargers of electric vehicles (EVs). Offering compliance to all the latest metrology regulations, the DCBM 100 energy meter will be introduced to the EU market in Q3 this year. With its powerful bi-directional energy metering enabling V2G, the DCBM 100 DC energy meter is designed to ensure full transparency and enable end-users to have confidence in the fairness of their kWh-based charging experience. The DCBM 100 has been developed specifically for 11kW to 30kW DC wallbox applications, delivering Class B accuracy and 1000V DC and 80A rating in temperatures from -40°C to +80°C. Charging cables can be directly connected to the new meter. Also, the DCBM 100 provides in real time additional data (voltage, current, power, temperature) that will be essential to developing the kinds of predictive maintenance tools needed to minimise EV charger downtime. As part of LEM's larger family of direct current billing meters, the DCBM 100 also ensures easy software integration and secure data handling using the latest Open Charge Metering Format (OCMF).

Reference Design Uses Controller Optimized to Drive GaN FETs

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epc-co.com

Product Release
2023-05-02

EPC announces the availability of the EPC9158, a dual output synchronous buck converter reference design board operating at 500 kHz switching frequency that converts an input voltage of 48 V - 54 V to a regulated 12 V output and delivers up to 25 A per phase or 50 A total continuous current. The combination of the new Analog LTC7890 synchronous GaN buck controller with ultra-efficient GaN FETs from EPC enables a highly efficient solution in a small footprint for high power density applications. The solution achieves 96.5% efficient at 48 V to 12 V and 50 A continuous current. The high-power density makes this solution ideal for computing, industrial, consumer, and telecom power systems requiring small size and high efficiency. eGaN FETs provide the fast switching, high efficiency and small size that can meet the stringent power density requirements of these leading-edge applications. The efficiency of the EPC9158 is greater than 96.5 % for 12 V output and 48 V input. In addition to light load operating mode and adjustable dead time, the board offers UVLO, Over-current protection, and power good output. Alex Lidow, CEO of EPC commented, "GaN FETs are required to achieve the maxim power density for DC-DC converters. We are delighted to work with Analog Devices to combine the benefits of their advanced controllers with the performance of GaN to provide customers with the highest power density and low component count solution that increases the efficiency, increases power density, and reduces system cost"

Groundbreaking for Plant in Dresden

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Industry News
2023-05-02

Infineon Technologies has broken ground for a plant in Dresden together with political leaders from Brussels, Berlin and Saxony. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, German Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Saxony's Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer and Dresden's Mayor Dirk Hilbert symbolically launched construction work together with Infineon CEO Jochen Hanebeck. With an investment volume of five billion euros, the new plant is the largest single investment in Infineon's history. "With this groundbreaking, Infineon is launching an important contribution to the green and digital transformation of our society," said Hanebeck. "Global semiconductor demand will grow strongly and persistently in view of the high demand for renewable energies, data centers and electromobility. Our new plant will serve our customers' demands in the second half of the decade. Together, we are driving decarbonization and digitalization." In addition, the investment by Infineon strengthens the manufacturing basis for the semiconductors that drive decarbonization and digitalization. Analog/mixed-signal components are used in power supply systems, for example in energy-efficient charging systems, small automotive motor control units, in data centers and in applications for the Internet of Things (IoT). The interaction of power semiconductors and analog/mixed-signal components makes it possible to create particularly energy-efficient and intelligent system solutions. Expansion of production capacities at the existing Dresden site will let Infineon complete the project quickly and will also generate considerable effects of scale. Manufacturing activities are planned to begin in fall 2026. The expansion will create approximately 1,000 highly qualified jobs. Preparatory measures are currently taking place at the site of the new plant; the start of shell construction is planned for fall 2023.

Metal Plate Shunt Resistor for Double-Sided Cooled Power Modules

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rohm.com

Product Release
2023-04-27

Conventional metal plate shunt resistors reduce the cooling efficiency of power devices due to their relatively high profile. But decreasing height has proven difficult, as it is necessary to prototype and evaluate a variety of welding materials in different configurations. ROHM is able to take advantage of its strengths in manufacturing and design to create small-lot prototypes in a range of welding materials and patterns. This flexible development capability tailored to market needs makes it possible to develop the thinnest power shunt resistors on the market. The PSR350 utilizes ROHM's vertically integrated production system together with material and process optimization to achieve a thickness of just 0.03inch (0.85mm), about half that of conventional products in the 12W class. The same technology is used to develop the smallest size (0.25inch × 0.25inch / 6.4mm × 6.4mm) 15W rated shunt resistor in the industry (PSR330). This decreases size by about 65% compared to conventional products in the same class, helping to reduce mounting area in a wide range of high power applications. At the same time, the PSR100 will be available in a 0.2mΩ model that extends the lower limit from the existing 0.3mΩ to enable detection of even higher currents. Going forward, ROHM will continue to contribute to the miniaturization and energy saving of high-power applications by improving the performance of its broad family of metal plate shunt resistors.

Awarded Top EMEA Distributor for Second Successive Year

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avnet.com

Industry News
2023-04-27

Avnet Abacus has been recognised by TE Connectivity (TE) as its best performing distributor for the second year running. Rudy Van Parijs, president of Avnet Abacus, was recently presented with the award at an event in Harrisburg (PA), US, by Jennifer Diener, senior vice president and general manager of TE Connectivity's Channel Business Unit. The award presented to Avnet Abacus acknowledges the hard work and unwavering commitment that the team has shown to TE throughout the EMEA region, further cementing the strong partnership between the two companies.Through this strategic partnership, Avnet Abacus is able to provide customers with access to the latest connectivity and sensor solutions from TE, including solid-state lighting, industrial connectivity, and automation control. Customers benefit from a broad array of key industry sectors, along with unrivalled supply chain and logistics support. This ensures that customers receive high-quality products and exceptional service from Avnet Abacus, making them a reliable and trusted source for their technology needs. "This honour underlines the dedication of all our staff across the EMEA region," said Avnet Abacus' Rudy Van Parijs. "It is a testament to what our partnership with TE is achieving and shows customers that Avnet is a reliable and trusted source for its products."

FETs Pin-to-Pin Compatible With e-mode Devices

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transphormusa.com

Product Release
2023-04-27

Transphorm announced the availability of six (6) surface mount devices (SMDs) available in Industry Standard PQFN 5×6 and 8×8 packages. These SMDs deliver the reliability and performance advantages offered by Transphorm's patented SuperGaN d-mode two-switch normally-off platform in the package configurations typically used by competitive e-mode GaN devices. As a result, these six devices can easily serve as a first design source or as pin-to-pin drop-in replacements and/or secondary sources for e-mode GaN solutions. For power systems that require additional thermal performance from the SuperGaN platform, Transphorm also offers SMDs in optimized Performance packages. All Transphorm devices offer easy designability and drivability regardless of packaging given the d-mode configuration's use of a low-voltage Silicon MOSFET paired with the GaN HEMT. This platform configuration also allows for the use of standard, off-the-shelf controllers and/or drivers adding to the Transphorm portfolio's superior drivability and designability. Replacing e-mode devices with SuperGaN d-mode FETs has proven to deliver higher performance and lower operating temperature through lower conduction losses, resulting in longer lifetime reliability. This is due to the fundamental intrinsic superiority of the d-mode GaN normally-off device vs. the e-mode GaN normally-off device. One example of such validation can be found in a recent head-to-head comparison wherein 50 mΩ e-mode was replaced by 72 mΩ SuperGaN technology in a 280 W gaming laptop charger: https://bit.ly/diraztbISP.

Investment in Semiconductor Business for Electromobility

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bosch-press.com

Industry News
2023-04-26

Bosch is expanding its semiconductor business with silicon carbide chips. The technology company plans to acquire assets of the U.S. chipmaker TSI Semiconductors, based in Roseville, California. With a workforce of 250, the company is a foundry for application-specific integrated circuits, or ASICs. Currently, it mainly develops and produces large volumes of chips on 200-millimeter silicon wafers for applications in the mobility, telecommunications, energy, and life sciences industries. Over the next years, Bosch intends to invest more than 1.5 billion USD in the Roseville site and convert the TSI Semiconductors manufacturing facilities to state-of-the-art processes. Starting in 2026, the first chips will be produced on 200-millimeter wafers based on the innovative material silicon carbide (SiC). The new location in Roseville will reinforce Bosch's international semiconductor manufacturing network. Starting in 2026, following a retooling phase, first SiC chips will be produced on 200-millimeter wafers in a facility offering roughly 10,000 square meters of clean-room space. At an early stage, Bosch invested in the development and production of SiC chips. Since 2021, it has been using its own proprietary, highly complex processes to mass-produce them at its Reutlingen location near Stuttgart. In the future, Reutlingen will also produce them on 200-millimeters wafers. By the end of 2025, the company will have extended its clean-room space in Reutlingen from roughly 35,000 to more than 44,000 square meters. "SiC chips are a key component for electrified mobility. By extending our semiconductor operations internationally, we are strengthening our local presence in an important electric vehicle market," says Dr. Markus Heyn, member of the Bosch board of management and chairman of the Mobility Solutions business sector.

Partnership for True Multiple Sourcing

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rohm.com

Industry News
2023-04-25

Semikron Danfoss and the Kyoto-based company ROHM Semiconductor have been collaborating for more than ten years with regards to the implementation of silicon carbide (SiC) inside power modules. Recently, Semikron Danfoss added ROHM's 1200V RGA IGBT to its low power module offering. In doing so, both companies show that they remain committed to serving worldwide motor drive customers' needs. The worldwide growth in electrification technologies has created unprecedented demand for power modules. Often, it is the chip supply that limits power module availability. Despite ongoing investments in production capacity by the chip manufacturers, the supply situation remains tight. It is against this backdrop that ROHM has introduced the 1200V RGA IGBT, targeted as an alternative to the latest Generation 7 IGBT devices in industrial applications. ROHM is now expanding their bare die offering to Semikron Danfoss, positioning themselves as an advanced alternative to traditional chip suppliers. Semikron Danfoss can offer the 1200V RGA IGBT in a full range of nominal current classes from 10A to 150A. This range, combined with the suitability of the RGA chip in motor drive applications, means that the MiniSKiiP family is the ideal choice for module implementation. The baseplate-less, spring-contact MiniSKiiP is already deeply embedded in the worldwide motor drive market and always equipped with the latest generation IGBTs. Therefore, it is important for this product to have an alternative IGBT source to diversify the supply chain. The uniform-height MiniSKiiP housing family is also offered on the market as a multiple source package, making an alternative IGBT a valuable option for manufacturers.

3 Phase High Power AC-DC HCA Series

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coseleurope.eu

Product Release
2023-04-25

COSEL announced the launch of the HCA3500TF, a 3-phase / 3-wire 3500W AC/DC enclosed power supply, design optimized for industrial equipment such as high-frequency amplifiers, laser processing machines and robotics. Addressing worldwide applications and 3-Phase Delta or 3-Phase Star networks, the HCA3500TF input voltage covers a wide operating range of 180VAC to 528VAC. Using the latest energy optimized, digitally controlled switching topology and Wide Band Bap (WBG) semiconductors, the power supply offers an impressive efficiency figure of up to 94% at 400VAC. The HCA3500TF is available in two output voltages, 48VDC and 65VDC, these being adjustable in a range of +15 / -50% using the Trim function. The compact, low profile design comes in at 65mm complete with cover (1.5U) and includes an aluminum plate assisting conduction cooling to the dissipating element e.g., a cold wall or water cooled baseplate. For higher power applications the HCA3500TF can be connected in parallel up to 10 units and to deliver up to 31.5kW.

10th Anniversary of Presence in Bulgaria

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lem.com

Industry News
2023-04-25

Electrical measurement technology specialist LEM is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Bulgaria operations with the opening of a green certified office in the city center of Sofia. The 1000 sq. m site has capacity for up to 65 people, with the majority to be employed in R&D, particularly in software development. In the last decade, LEM Bulgaria has built up a team of 440 employees, most of whom will remain at LEM's existing production plant. In this facility now more space will be created in order to enlarge the operations. In addition to the existing lines for automation and energy distribution products, new equipment will be added for the manufacturing of automotive products. Sustainability was essential for choosing the new office location, called 'Business Garden Office X'. The facility has already won a 'Building of the year' award for its green credentials, as well as its design and functionality, its contribution to society and the urban environment, and its architecture and construction quality. LEM Bulgaria is representing a vital part of LEM's success over the past 10 years and has increased the worldwide production capacity significantly over that period, reaching production output of one million pieces per month. A substantial percentage of global LEM sales can be attributed to 30 different product families manufactured in Bulgaria, enabling mainly European customers to accelerate their transition to a sustainable future. Sofia is LEM's 2nd biggest product site after China, other production sites are in Switzerland and an additional plant in Malaysia is under construction.

Agreement Covers Complete Portfolio of Wide Band-Gap Semiconductors

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navitassemi.com

Industry News
2023-04-25

The worldwide agreement will see Mouser stock Navitas GanFast and GeneSiC wide band-gap (WBG) semiconductor technologies. GaNFast power ICs integrate gallium nitride (GaN) power and drive, with control, sensing, and protection to enable faster charging, higher power density, and greater energy savings. Complementary GeneSiC power devices are optimized high-power, high-voltage, and high-reliability silicon carbide (SiC) solutions. Focus markets include mobile, consumer, data center, EV, solar, wind, smart grid, and industrial. "The pressure on designers and system architects to improve application performance while minimizing size and driving down energy use is creating a rapidly growing global demand for efficient and integrated WBG semiconductors," says David Carroll, Senior VP Worldwide Sales at Navitas. "Mouser's global reach means this agreement will give electronic design engineers and buyers improved access to the advanced Navitas technologies that are playing a key role in addressing this demand and meeting the needs of a market that is potentially worth $22 billion a year." "Mouser is pleased to add this strong industry leader to our line card, and to deliver these innovative power devices to our customers," said Kristin Schuetter, Mouser's Vice President of Supplier Management. "Design engineers now have easy access to Navitas' advanced components, backed by Mouser's unsurpassed customer service and best-in-class logistics. We're looking forward to a very successful partnership."

The 2023 Symposium on VLSI Technology & Circuits

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vlsisymposium.org

Event News
2023-04-25

For the 43rd consecutive year delivering a unique convergence of microelectronics technology and circuits in one venue, Symposium on VLSI Technology & Circuits will resume as an in-person event in Kyoto, Japan on June 11–16, 2023. The six-day event will take place at the Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto to showcase the theme of "Rebooting Technology and Circuits for a Sustainable Future." The Symposium will feature advanced VLSI technology developments, innovative circuit designs, and the applications they enable, such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, IoT, wearable/implantable biomedical devices, big data, cloud/edge computing, and augmented/virtual reality (AR/VR). The weeklong Symposium is the premier global venue that promotes synergies between technologists and designers on today's applications and future breakthroughs. In addition to the technical presentations, the Symposium program will feature a demonstration session, joint focus sessions, evening panels, short courses, workshops, and a special forum.

HVIGBT Module for Inverter Systems

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mitsubishielectric.com

Product Release
2023-04-25

Mitsubishi Electric announced that it will begin shipping samples of an HV100 dual-type X-Series high-voltage insulated gate bipolar transistor (HVIGBT) module on May 31, offering superior power, efficiency and reliability in inverter systems for large industrial equipment such as railways and electric power systems. The dual-type module, which achieves 4.5kV withstand voltage and 10.2kVrms dielectric strength, is rated at 450A, which is believed to be unmatched among 4.5kV silicon HVIGBT modules (Compared to Si IGBT modules with dual-type HV100 packages achieving 4.5kV withstand voltage and 10.2kVrms insulation voltage, according to Mitsubishi Electric's own research as of April 25, 2023). The product will be exhibited at major trade shows, including Power Conversion Intelligent Motion (PCIM) Europe 2023 in Nuremberg, Germany from May 9 to 11. Power semiconductors are increasingly being utilized to efficiently convert electric power in order to lower the carbon footprint of global society, particularly in heavy industry, where these devices are used in power-conversion equipment such as inverters in railway traction systems and for DC power transmission. In response to the growing demand for devices offering high output, high efficiency and wide ranging output capacity, Mitsubishi Electric released two versions (3.3kV/450A and 3.3kV/600A) of its HV100 dual-type X-Series high-dielectric-strength HVIGBT module in 2021. In the near future, the forthcoming HV100 dual-type X-Series module will contribute to even higher output, higher efficiency and improved system reliability for inverters used in large industrial equipment requiring high dielectric strength.

Alan Lee Appointed Chief Technology Officer

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analog.com

People
2023-04-24

Analog Devices announced the appointment of Alan Lee to the position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO). He and his team will collaborate closely with ADI customers, universities, research organizations, and other strategic partners to incubate novel technologies and develop the ecosystems to support their market entry. "I am delighted to join ADI and continue its legacy of technology leadership at the boundary between the physical and digital domains," said Alan. "ADI has long been synonymous with innovation, and I am looking forward to working with the company's incredible technology talent to further extend ADI's leadership in the years and decades to come." Alan is a well-known industry leader, currently chairing both the CTO Committee for the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) and the CTO Council for the Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA). He has served on the Board of Directors for the Semiconductor Research Corporation and the Board of Trustees for the NSF Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics. Alan will report directly to ADI's CEO and replaces ADI's former CTO, Dan Leibholz, who now serves as ADI's Senior Vice President, Digital Business Unit.

Isolated-Buck IC for Protected Power Conversion and Gate Driving in IGBTs, SiC, and GaN Transistors

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st.com

Product Release
2023-04-24

The STMicroelectronics L6983i 10W isolated buck (iso-buck) converter ensures high efficiency and a compact footprint, with advantages including low quiescent current and 3.5V-38V input-voltage range. The L6983i is suitable for applications that require an isolated DC-DC converter. It implements an iso-buck topology, which uses fewer components than a conventional isolated flyback converter and requires no optocoupler, saving bill-of-materials costs and PCB space. Further benefits of the L6983i include 2µA shutdown current and integrated functions such as adjustable soft-start time, internal loop compensation and power good indicator, as well as protection from overcurrent and thermal shutdown. The selectable spread-spectrum feature improves EMC performance. Capable of sourcing/sinking up to 4.5A primary current, the L6983i allows the switching frequency to be adjusted from 200kHz to 1MHz and to be also externally synchronized. It can be used to power isolated gate drivers for IGBTs and silicon-carbide (SiC) or gallium-nitride (GaN) transistors, industrial automation, small traction systems and charging stations, and isolated safety equipment. The evaluation board, STEVAL-L6983IV1, helps designers explore the features of the L6983i quickly and accelerate the time to market for new projects.

World Wide Webinars See Growth

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we-online.com

Industry News
2023-04-21

For the fifth year in a row, Würth Elektronik is pleased to announce Digi-Key Electronics as the exclusive partner of their 2023 technical WEbinars. "Our technical and educational webinars continue to see growth year after year. Though the world continues to hear the phrase 'webinar fatigue,' we still see how successful and useful these online seminars are to so many people," says Amelia Thompson, Marketing & Communications Coordinator with Würth Elektronik. "The continued support from Digi-Key Electronics ensures the webinars remain free and on-demand for our entire audience, no matter their status or location." In 2022, the America's webinar team welcomed their German counterparts to offer a wider, more multilingual set of presentations in conjunction with the help from Digi-Key Electronics. "By creating this dynamic, global team, we are better able to reach a wider audience in English, German, Spanish, and Portuguese and we hope to include more languages in the future. Digi-Key's worldwide presence also helps to reach those who might not know the immensity of what Würth Elektronik offers." In 2023, brand new topics will include Switch Mode Power Supplies (SMPS), automotive power, joint IC manufacturing topics, and others. Thompson is hopeful that the growing partnerships help to reach a variety of listeners, such as universities, incubators, start-ups, current customers, and more.

King's Award for Innovation 2023

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iptest.com

Industry News
2023-04-21

ipTEST has been honoured with the King's Award for Enterprise in recognition of advancing the test capabilities available for high power SiC and GaN semiconductors. Testing power devices before they reach the customer is crucially important to ensure they perform reliably throughout their lifetime. For the most accurate results, devices should be tested as close to their operating speed as possible. However, this is a challenge for SiC and GaN which are switched at much higher speeds than conventional silicon. A silicon tester just cannot keep up. To solve this problem, ipTEST developed the DS5 test generator. The whole layout of DS5 was designed from the ground up to operate at the highest speeds and perform the fastest dynamic tests. The result is that DS5 gives the clearest picture of SiC and GaN device performance at speed, allowing manufacturers to maximize the quality of their products. This is particularly important for electric vehicle applications where power devices are at the heart of the drivetrain, and nobody wants their electric car to fail on the freeway. "DS5 has been tremendously well received by our customers and I'm so proud it's been recognised in the Innovation category of the King's Award." says Dr Conor McCarthy, Managing Director at ipTEST. "This has been a true team effort by everyone at the company."

650 V Silicon Carbide Diodes for Demanding Power Conversion Applications

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nexperia.com

Product Release
2023-04-20

Nexperia introduced a 650 V Silicon Carbide (SiC) Schottky diode designed for power applications which require ultra-high performance, low loss, and high efficiency. The 10 A, 650 V SiC Schottky diode is an industrial-grade part that addresses the challenges of demanding high voltage and high current applications. These include switched-mode power supplies, AC-DC and DC-DC converters, battery-charging infrastructure, uninterruptible power supplies and photovoltaic inverters and allow for more sustainable operations. Data centers, for example, equipped with power supplies designed using Nexperia's PSC1065K SiC Schottky diode will be better placed to meet rigorous energy efficiency standards than those using solely silicon-based solutions. The PSC1065K delivers performance with temperature-independent capacitive switching and zero recovery behavior culminating in an outstanding figure-of-merit (Q_C x V_F). Its excellent switching performance is almost entirely independent of current and switching speed variations. The merged PiN Schottky (MPS) structure of the PSC1065K provides additional benefits, such as outstanding robustness against surge currents that eliminates the need for additional protection circuitry. These features significantly reduce system complexity and enable hardware designers to achieve higher efficiency with smaller form factors in rugged high-power applications. Designers can be further reassured by Nexperia's proven reputation as a supplier of high-quality products in a range of semiconductor technologies. This SiC Schottky diode is encapsulated in a Real-2-Pin (R2P) TO-220-2 through-hole power plastic package. Additional package options include the surface mount (DPAK R2P and D²PAK R2P) and through-hole (TO-247-2) with a real 2-pin configuration that enhances reliability in high-voltage applications at temperatures up to 175 °C.

Partnership with Racing Team

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recom-power.com

Industry News
2023-04-19

RECOM has partnered with the ADAC GT MASTERS team Rutronik Racing since 2018. In 2023, Rutronik Racing Team changed to another motorsport class-GTWC Europe Endurance Cup and Rutronik Racing continues to be supported by RECOM. The Rutronik Racing Team is moving their manufacturer from Audi Sport to Porsche Motorsport, which started this new trajectory into the team's debut in the GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup. The racing team will compete for the second time in the 24h program at the Nürburgring as a factory team with Porsche Motorsport. The Rutronik Racing Team is able to create a strategic international footprint by partaking in these races. The racing team's emphasis on international cooperation gives them a chance to improve ABU-related communication on a worldwide scale. The GT World Challenge Endurance Cup calendar offers an international focus providing Rutronik partners the chance to interact with customers throughout Europe. Alongside this racing partnership, RECOM is proud to support Formula Student teams, future engineers, and the next generation of racing. RECOM provides DC/DC converters for IGBT and SiC MOSFET applications that use power-sharing technology and can run with constant power to support Formula Students.

Vehicle Test Center Supplied with EMC Test System

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rohde-schwarz.com

Industry News
2023-04-19

Emitech has inaugurated its vehicle test center in Montigny-le-Bretonneux, France. The EMC chamber is equipped with a complete EMC test system from Rohde & Schwarz including R&S BBA150, R&S BBA130 and R&S BBL200 broadband amplifiers, R&S ESW44 test receivers, R&S SMB100B RF signal generators and power meters. At the inauguration ceremony in March, Rohde & Schwarz also demonstrated its innovative solution for advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) testing. Emitech's test center is dedicated to electromagnetic compatibility tests for vehicles: two and three-wheelers, cars, trucks, tractors, construction machinery, etc. The reinforcement of a heavy load area supporting up to 40 t allows it to accommodate construction machinery as well as high-tonnage and high-volume equipment found in the defense, aeronautics, railways and nuclear power sectors and, by extension, industry. The center also has the largest and most recent Faraday cage built in France, which is used to perform electromagnetic compatibility tests to ensure that the equipment under test does not generate interference and is not itself disturbed by interference representative of the context in which it will be used.

High Power Programmable Linear Power Supply Line

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acopian.com

Product Release
2023-04-19

Acopian expanded their high power linear Rack and Benchtop power supplies rated up to 1200W. Models now include dc wide-adjustment output voltages ranging from 0-5VDC to 0-150VDC and up to 1200 watts. All voltages are available in 2U, 3U and 4U high configurations. All models are voltage and current programmable. In addition, these units are constant current controllable and can also be controlled from 0 volts and 0 amps to their rated output. These linear power supplies are highly configurable. Standard features include, but are not limited to remote sensing, open sense protection, isolated output, internal EMI filtering, no minimum load requirements, short circuit and overload protection with enhanced surge capabilities, front panel AC input power switch with indicator, overtemp protection on heat sinks and thermostatically controlled fans. Optional features include selecting your desired AC input voltage, voltage output adjust and current limit adjustments, inhibit or enable, voltage and current monitoring, latching overcurrent control, ethernet/usb/rs232/rs485 digital interfaces, output blocking protection diode, high frequency pulsed load filtering, series operation diode capability, alarm with relay contacts options, front panel mounted led output indicator, temperature monitor, handles, chassis slides, digital voltage and current meters and more. Linear operation minimizes output noise so these power supplies are ideal for use in test equipment, analog systems, controls, medical, aviation and r&d applications.

Load Guard is Powering Up Automotive ADAS and Power Distribution

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infineon.com

Product Release
2023-04-18

Infineon introduces the automotive smart high-side power switch portfolio PROFET Load Guard 12V. The combination of an adjustable overcurrent limitation and the capacitive load switching (CLS) mode provides a flexible response to the diverse requirements of modern secondary power distribution and provides protection mechanisms for safety-critical ADAS integration. The PROFET Load Guard 12V dual- and single-channel devices offer a wide current limitation range between 0.3 and 8.7 A, depending on the R _DS(ON). This feature allows the protection level to be set according to the system requirements without microcontroller involvement. It avoids peak currents that endanger loads and provides fast fault isolation to the power distribution side in the event of overload conditions due to failures in loads, e.g. in the sensor fusion box. Loads with high capacitive share, such as ADAS or display modules, can also be quickly switched on using the devices' capacitive load switching (CLS) mode. The CLS mode allows to charge several millifarads while remaining within the safe operating area (SOA) of the smart high-side power switches, increasing the overall system robustness. Furthermore, providing a Safety-Application-Note, the PRO SIL ISO26262-ready devices simplify the use in functional-safety related applications. In addition, the best-in-class low current sense accuracy enables accurate module diagnostics and monitoring.

Digitally Integrated Ecosystem for EV Charging Solutions

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switch-ev.com

Industry News
2023-04-18

ABB E-mobility announced investment in London-based, deep-tech start-up, Switch. Complementing ABB E-mobility's vertically integrated offering across smart and connected EV charging solutions, the investment represents the start of a collaboration to advance a seamless EV charging ecosystem, which will revolutionize the charging experience for operators and drivers alike. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. It is estimated that cumulative investment in global EV charging hardware and installation will pass the $100 billion mark in 2023. To fully enable and maximise this growth in 2023 and beyond, a more integrated approach to EV charger operation and management must be taken. Such an approach should address the current challenges faced across the global charger network which remains fragmented, with a different charging experience from location to location, and operator to operator. An integrated digital solution, which extends across the full value chain, starting from the vehicle and the EV charger to the grid provides the ideal solution. Not only will it facilitate new business models but more importantly, ensure an elevated charging experience for the driver. The Switch system offers deep insights into the complete charging process from start to finish: the protocols-based "conversation" between the electric car and the charger and between the charger and the backend, including grid integration for smart charging and V2G applications. This reduces customer failure and helps businesses control, maintain and optimise charging sessions to resolve customer-facing issues.

Acquisition of Manufacturer of Resistors

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bourns.com

Industry News
2023-04-17

Bourns announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, BE Services Company has acquired substantially all of the assets of Riedon, including Riedon's manufacturing operations in Alhambra, California and in Tecate, Mexico. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. "As a leader and innovator of custom, high quality resistive solutions, Riedon's products are well known for their stability over time even within extreme environments. Including Riedon's broad portfolio of thick-film, thin-film, wire-wound and shunt resistor products gives us a valuable addition to Bourns resistors product line. This acquisition represents an important step in our continued protection portfolio growth strategy," said Craig Shipley, President of Bourns Protection Division. "The acquisition complements Bourns' existing resistors product line and enables us to offer our customers a broader and deeper range of resistive and current sense product solutions. It also puts Bourns in a favorable position to better meet the technology and advanced product demands of high growth markets," said Al Yost, President of Bourns, Inc. "We are thrilled to welcome Riedon's employees to the Bourns family, and look forward to working closely with them to continue the successful growth of the business."

Joining the European Center for Power Electronics

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indium.com

Industry News
2023-04-13

Advanced materials innovator Indium Corporation is pleased to announce that the company has joined the European Center for Power Electronics (ECPE). Founded in 2003 and comprised of more than 200 members, ECPE leads education, innovation, research, and technology transfer initiatives in the power electronics industry throughout the European continent. By joining the organization, Indium Corporation ensures its continued ability to provide superior product development and engineering support to its European customers. It also enhances the company's ability to influence materials research and development initiatives, based on emerging design trends, and shape the development of new standards vital to the success of the global power electronics industry. "As a company built on materials science innovation, Indium Corporation is proud to join ECPE and its coalition of power electronics leaders," said Ross Berntson, COO and President of Indium Corporation. "ECPE's work to drive research and technology roadmaps aligns perfectly with our goals, especially given the rapid developments taking place within the e-Mobility space."

Line of Fast-Acting Fuses for Hazardous Environments

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belfuse.com

Product Release
2023-04-12

Bel Fuse announced the release of their Type 0AMA series of 3x8.4mm Fast-acting Fuses. These fuses are designed for barrier circuits in intrinsic safety applications relating to hazardous locations, particularly medical and industrial environments. With the introduction of this series, Bel Fuse expands its portfolio to include robust and reliable products capable of meeting the demanding requirements for protecting and maintaining electrical equipment in extreme environments. Bel's Type 0AMA series of ceramic tube fuses feature a patented design that allows them to withstand surges and excess overcurrent without blowing out prematurely or failing at higher temperatures. They are fast-acting, have a high interrupting rating of 4000A at 250Vac/dc, and can operate in temperatures ranging from -55°C to +125°C. These fuses are intended for barrier circuits in intrinsic safety applications relating to hazardous locations. Ranging from 40mA to 250mA, the series provides overcurrent protection solutions to fit many applications, and they meet all electrical performance specifications for intrinsically safe (EN60079-11) applications. They are also in full compliance with EU Directive 2011/65/EU and amending directive 2015/863. The series also has UL Recognition for the US and Canada. There are nine SKUs in the series, rated for currents 40mA, 50mA, 63mA, 80mA, 100mA, 125mA, 160mA, 200mA, and 250mA.

EMC Solution for Residential EV-Charging Stations

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schaffner.com

Product Release
2023-04-11

Designers of residential electric vehicle (EV) charging stations will now be able to reduce the cost of complying with regulations by using chokes that exactly meet their requirements. E-mobility is a rapidly growing market and regulatory compliance is essential for charging stations. Development of the RV Series choke from Schaffner is backed by the company's decades of expertise as a global leader in electromagnetic solutions that minimise electromagnetic interference (EMI) and filter out noise. The choke has been created to offer superior levels of performance when dampening and attenuating noise. By offering a broad range of specifications and performance choices, the RV choke enables designers to minimise costs. Costly over-design can be avoided through being able to select a solution that mitigates noise just below regulatory limits. For different environments, the RV Series offers the choice between ferrite (RV8140 & RV8540) and nanocrystalline (RV8141 & RV8541) core technology. Each current rating comes with eight different performance/size options, four of them designed for vertical (RV8540) and four for horizontal (RV8140) mounting. The four windings of the choke are typically installed as three phases and neutral. For DC applications on the vehicle side the same choke is used – two windings of the choke are connected in series providing very high attenuation and protecting the vehicle from disturbances. The RV Series is designed for power ratings up to 30 kW with rated currents from 16 A to 50 A per phase at 60 °C ambient temperature. In terms of certification, the RV series complies with UL/IEC 60938-1/-2 and UL 1446. Other features of the choke include low magnetic leakage flux, excellent winding insulation and low parasitic capacitance.

Rad Hard Technology for Demanding Space Applications

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epc-co.com

Product Release
2023-04-11

EPC announces the introduction of two radiation-hardened GaN FETs. The EPC7020 is a 200 V, 11 mΩ, 170 A_Pulsed, rad-hard GaN FET in a small 12 mm² footprint. The EPC7003 is a 100 V, 30 mΩ, 42 APulsed, rad-hard GaN FET in a tiny 1.87 mm² footprint. The EPC7003 is a 100 V, 30 mΩ, 42 APulsed, rad-hard GaN FET in a tiny 1.87 mm² footprint. Both devices have a total dose radiation rating greater than 1,000K Rad(Si) and SEE immunity for LET of 83.7 MeV/mg/cm² with VDS up to 100% of rated breakdown. These devices, along with the rest of the Rad Hard family, EPC7019, EPC7014, EPC7004, EPC7018, EPC7007, are offered in a chip-scale package, the same as the commercial eGaN FET and IC family. Packaged versions will be available from EPC Space. eGaN FETs and ICs are smaller, operate 40 times better electrically, and are lower cost than the Rad Hard silicon devices typically used in high reliability and space applications. GaN devices also support higher total radiation levels and SEE LET levels than silicon solutions. Applications benefiting from the performance and fast deployment of these devices include DC-DC power converters, motor drives, lidar, deep probes, and ion thrusters for space applications, satellites including those for LEO and GEO orbits, and avionics. "The Rad Hard product family ranges from 40 V to 200 V and from 4 A to 530 A covering a wide range of applications in harsh environments, such as space including interplanetary scientific missions, high altitude flight, and other high reliability military applications", said Alex Lidow, CEO, and co-founder of EPC.

Dielectric Resonators and Ferrites Capabilities for Microwave Applications

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exxelia.com

Product Release
2023-04-10

Exxelia's E7000 series is a Ba-Mg-Ta based material that combines an ultra-high Q-factor and the possibility to get different temperature coefficients upon request. E7000 features the highest performance requested for space use in the frequency range from 5 to 32 GHz, and guarantees a Qxf up to > 250 000 at 10GHZ. In addition, Exxelia is now able to support RF designs with the delivery of complex geometries such as Y-shape ferrites for microwave switches or Toroidal designs for phase shifters applications. Those miniaturized and complex products may be as small as few mm only and benefit from exceptional quality, superior performance and low loss (?H) materials. Nicolas Dabadie, Microwave Materials business development manager at Exxelia said: "We are pleased to support our customers' more and more complex designs and demanding applications. Our unique capability to master the manufacturing from raw materials to high-end finished products opens the way to new solutions for microwave applications going from few MHz to 40GHz".

Power Inductors Reduce DC Resistance by Up To 40%

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coilcraft.com

Product Release
2023-04-07

Coilcraft's XGL4030 Series of molded power inductors offer up to 40% lower DCR than the previous best-in-class inductors as well as low AC losses, resulting in the best overall efficiency over a wide range of AC ripple current. They are ideal for DC-DC converters with switching frequencies ranging from hundreds of kHz to 5 MHz and above. The XGL4030 features an expanded inductance range, including 18 values from 0.13 to 12.0 µH, with current ratings up to 26.5 Amps and soft saturation characteristics. It also offers a 30% increase in Irms self-heating current, allowing the XGL4030 to operate much cooler than previous-generation components. XGL4030 Series inductors are qualified to AEC-Q200 Grade 1 standards (-40° to +125°C ambient) with a maximum part operating temperature of +165°C and exhibit no thermal aging issues, making them suitable for automotive and other harsh-environment applications. They feature RoHS-compliant, tin-silver-over-copper terminations and are halogen free. Their composite construction also minimizes audible buzzing.

4ch/6ch LED Drivers for LCD Backlights

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rohm.com

Product Release
2023-04-06

ROHM developed the 4ch/6ch LED driver ICs, BD83A04EFV-M, BD83A14EFV-M, BD82A26MUF-M designed for medium to large size automotive displays in car infotainment and instrument clusters. In recent years, the continuing evolution of ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) and enhanced car infotainment functionality have led to the use of larger displays. Consequently, LED drivers for LCD backlights in automotive displays are required to provide high efficiency drive that improves rated output current while reducing power consumption. On top, as flickering of automotive displays can lead to poor visibility and unsafe conditions, LED drivers must be capable to avoid this symptom. Conventional LED drivers that consume relatively large amounts of power and are susceptible to flickering during PWM dimming. In contrast, ROHM has developed LED drivers for LCD backlights that combine proprietary low power technology with seamless PWM dimming. This eliminates flickering when changing display brightness from low to high. These products leverage proprietary low power consumption technology to reduce losses in LED driver current control circuits. The result is 20% lower overall IC power consumption compared to conventional products under typical conditions (80mA/ch LED circuit current, 12V power supply). This contributes to lower power consumption in medium- to large-sized automotive displays where power consumption is an issue.

Energy Harvesting PMIC Enables Energy-Autonomous Low-Power Devices

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nexperia.com

Product Release
2023-04-06

Nexperia announced an expansion to its range of Power ICs with Energy Harvesting solutions to simplify and enhance the performance of low-power internet of things (IoT) and other embedded applications. The NEH2000BY is a high-performance power management integrated circuit (PMIC) which recharges a battery or storage capacitor using energy harvested from ambient sources, such as light (which can be harvested using a photovoltaic cell). As a result, Nexperia's NEH2000BY will enable the development of electronic devices that are self-powered, smaller, and environmentally friendly. Furthermore, this energy harvesting solution can help mitigate the environmental impact of the billions of batteries produced and discarded each year. Nexperia's NEH2000BY PMIC makes it much easier to design energy harvesting solutions which can be up to 20x smaller than other competing offerings and do not require manual optimization for individual applications. In addition, the PMIC was designed without inductors, simplifying PCB design, and significantly reducing overall BOM and board size, with a 12 mm² assembly area. To achieve the highest conversion efficiency, energy harvesting solutions must be able to adapt as the ambient energy source fluctuates. The NEH2000BY performs Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT), an adaptive algorithm to optimize how it transfers harvested energy and to achieve optimum average conversion efficiency by up to 80%. This unique MPPT algorithm combines speed with accuracy, allowing the PMIC to adapt to environmental changes in less than a second.

Innovation to Serve the Customer

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we-online.com

Industry News
2023-04-06

Enabling innovation and growth – these are the main objectives of Würth Elektronik's High-tech Innovation Center (HIC), officially opened in Munich-Freiham on April 3, 2023. The new high-technology site focuses on partnership with customers, research institutions, start-ups, and semiconductor manufacturers. A successful entrepreneur for 73 years, with almost EUR 20 billion in sales at the Würth Group in 2022: Prof. Dr. h. c. mult. Reinhold Würth, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Würth Group's Family Trusts, could actually sit back and relax. But anyone familiar with the 87-year-old knows that he is still a visionary who is interested in the future like nothing else. Because part of this future is now being driven in Munich-Freiham, the prominent Baden-Württemberg entrepreneur traveled to the Freiham-Süd Industrial Park for the inauguration of the High-tech Innovation Center. Albert Füracker, Minister of State for Finance and Home Affairs, was there as a representative of the Bavarian State Government. "We are impressed by what has been created here," praised Würth at the ceremony. "I'm looking to provide a workplace for employees that is defined by friendliness and optimism." Reinhold Würth always sees the customer in focus, however: "I'm a salesman with all my heart and know that customers have enabled our success," Prof. Dr. h. c. mult. Reinhold Würth affirmed and emphasized that success was built upon the trust earned from customers. Modesty, predictability and honesty are at the core of corporate culture.

Combined Technology Designed to Replace Analog Controls in GaN Power Supplies

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wise-integration.com

Industry News
2023-04-06

Wise-integration and Powernet announced an agreement to build compact and energy-efficient technology for power-supply applications that are currently limited to analog control. The memorandum of understanding addresses the needs of OEMs that require compact, digitally controlled power-supply systems for faster, smaller and more energy-efficient electronic equipment in products ranging from USB PD fast chargers to monitors, TV sets and electric vehicles. The system will combine Wise-integration's WiseWare digital controller and Wisegan, a 650V enhancement-mode GaN-on-silicon IC for power applications from 30W to 3kW, with Powernet's switched mode power supply (SMPS) technology that efficiently converts electrical power. "We expect our collaboration to be the start of a new era in the power-supply industry by combining Powernet's well-established experience in productizing power supplies and Wise-integration's GaN IC and digital-control technologies," said Lee Don Ju, CEO of Powernet, which is a supplier to Korea's semiconductor industry. "This combination will deliver a much higher level of energy efficiency to mass-market products, while reducing their environmental impact." "This partnership, guided by our long-term business and development roadmap, will bring Wise-integration's unique GaN IC and digital-control technologies to global markets and enable Powernet to increase the power density and reduce the size of its SMPS products," said Thierry Bouchet, CEO of Wise-integration. "We will jointly deliver the high-level of compactness and superior performance required for the mass-market applications."

Vertical GaN Product Samples Delivered to Lead Customers

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odysseysemi.com

Industry News
2023-04-04

Odyssey Semiconductor announced the Company's successful delivery of vertical GaN product samples to lead customers in Q1 2023, as planned. Odyssey Semiconductor remains on track to sign product development agreements with customers by the end of Q2 2023. "We set an aggressive goal to deliver vertical GaN product samples in Q1. Now that we've delivered product samples to lead customers, we're focused in Q2 2023 on delivery of samples to additional customers and signing product development agreements with customers, which will lead to large-scale commercialization," said Mark Davidson, Odyssey's Chief Executive Officer. "Lead customers have collaborated along the way and have validated the performance metrics expected from vertical GaN for power applications. There is no doubt that these products will be successful in the market." "We are actively engaged in multiple product definition conversations with leading EV automotive customers, as well as industrial motor and renewable energy customers. The market demand and interest are strong, and we remain focused on executing our commercialization roadmap," concluded Davidson.

50 Years of Fueling Innovation Around the World

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digikey.com

Industry News
2023-04-03

Digi-Key is celebrated the company's 50th year in business. To honor the milestone, Thief River Falls Mayor Brian Holmer has proclaimed April 3, 2023 "Digi-Key Day in the city of Thief River Falls." "As we celebrate this milestone year, we want to thank our team members, customers, partners, suppliers and our Thief River Falls community," said Dave Doherty, president of Digi-Key. "Our mutual success over these 50 years has been driven by your passion, dedication and loyalty. Together, we've grown and excelled, and we know that an even brighter future awaits us all." In the early 1970s, Dr. Ronald Stordahl discovered an untapped group of entrepreneurs and inventors, like himself, who shared a need for small quantities of a wide range of electronic components that would ultimately fuel a technology revolution for electronic hobbyists, and then for the commercial market. For 50 years now - thanks to the hard work, commitment and entrepreneurial spirit of Digi-Key's more than 5,000 employees worldwide, 929,000+ customers, 2,400+ suppliers and myriad of global partners - the organization has built upon that initial passion. Digi-Key now distributes not only electronic components but provides digital solutions and tools to engineers, designers and makers in more than 180 countries.

Standard Supercapacitor Modules

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cde.com

Product Release
2023-04-03

A line of standard supercapacitor modules has been announced by Cornell Dubilier Electronics (CDE). The DSM Series responds to the need for supercapacitor storage capabilities at higher voltages than what single components can provide. The modules are offered in packs with 3, 6, or 10 cells in series for 9V, 18V, and 30V outputs. Capacitance values from 0.15 to 36.6 farads. These options provide designers with tested, ready-to-use solutions. DSM standard modules simplify the application of supercapacitors for large energy storage, providing designers with an easy and safe alternative to lithium-ion batteries. They can be rapidly implemented in power systems for energy harvesting, storage, and backup applications. Each module features integrated-cell balancing, insulated construction, and cable/connector assemblies to facilitate immediate use. The DSM series reduces design time by eliminating the need for engineering resources to create an energy storage solution. A Molex Mini-Lock connector is utilized, making connectivity to the PCB a snap. Modules are rated for temperatures up to 85 °C, and unlike lithium-ion batteries, there is no charge-discharge cycle degradation and no risk of dangerous thermal runaway. Life is rated for 500,000 cycles at 25 °C. The operating temperature range is –40 °C to +65 °C for 9V, 18V, and 30V, with an extended temperature range of –40 °C to +85 °C at 7.5V, 15V, and 25V, respectively. The storage temperature range is –40 °C to +65 °C. DSM supercapacitor modules have a lifetime of 1,000 hours at rated voltage. They are compliant with RoHS, and the individual cells within the module meet UL 810A.

Division for Industrial Applications to Operate Under the Name Green Industrial Power

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infineon.com

Industry News
2023-04-03

Infineon Technologies has changed the name of its Industrial Power Control (IPC) Division to Green Industrial Power (GIP). The semiconductor manufacturer is thus highlighting its consistent alignment with the Decarbonization and Digitalization trends. For the newly named Division, green energies are key growth drivers for the business. "Infineon is making green, cost-efficient electrical energy possible. We have a leading position in the fields of wind energy and solar power, with our power semiconductors setting the standard for higher efficiency levels throughout the entire energy conversion chain. This represents an enormous amount of growth potential, and we're putting a name on that potential by rebranding our Division", says Dr. Peter Wawer, President of the Green Industrial Power Division. "The focus on industrial business has made us highly successful. This field will continue to grow in the future. At the same time the decarbonization of energy supplies and mobility will additionally accelerate the growth of renewable energies, grid expansion and charging infrastructures. Our extensive product portfolio, technologies, leading-edge expertise in power semiconductors, software and services, together with our highly experienced, global team all mean we are in a perfect position to shape the green transformation of our society."

High-Voltage Auxiliary E-Fuse Reference Design

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microchip.com

Product Release
2023-04-01

You can use high-voltage auxiliary E-Fuse technology in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) and Electric Vehicle (EV) applications. This technology demonstrator leverages the benefits of our 700V and 1200V Silicon Carbide (SiC) technology and other technologies to provide a complete solution. Additionally, this design implements a Time-Current Characteristic (TCC) curve that helps you migrate to non-automotive applications such as DC solid-state circuit breakers.

Philippe Pichot Appointed Vice President Sales EMEA & India

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tek.com

People
2023-04-01

Tektronix announces the appointment of Philippe Pichot as Vice President of EMEAI Sales (Europe, Middle East, Africa and India). Philippe joined Tektronix in 2019 and over the last few years he has successfully led the region's distribution channel initiatives, as well as regional sales teams in Europe. Recently, Philippe took on additional responsibilities expanding his knowledge in operations and logistics, which improved services for Tektronix's customers. His strong customer focus and experience in working closely with the company's distribution network are key assets in his new role. As VP of Sales, Phillippe will leverage his market expertise leading Tektronix teams to enable its customers innovations in current and next generations of electronics designs. In Tektronix's mission to enable engineers to realise technological advances with greater ease, speed and accuracy, Philippe's leadership expands across the Tektronix Research & Development department as well as its engineering teams to ensure customer's needs are heard, all while leveraging a culture of continuous improvement. "I am very excited to be taking on this new role, where I see accelerating our customers' electronics innovations to their full satisfaction as my ultimate goal," said Philippe Pichot. "My experience, collaborative approach and past track record of serving our customers with our Tektronix and Keithley test, measurement and monitoring solutions are the ingredients to enable future innovations for a more sustainable future."

XFlux Ultra - 20% Lower Losses than XFlux

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mag-inc.com

Product Release
2023-04-01

Magnetics XFlux Ultra powder cores offer the same great DC Bias and high saturation found in standard silicon-iron XFlux while providing a 20% improvement in core loss. Historically, applications requiring a high DC Bias powder core with minimal temperature rise would resort to High Flux. Positioned with losses between standard XFlux and High Flux, XFlux Ultra can also meet this need at a fraction of the cost of nickel-iron High Flux. Applications for XFlux Ultra may include high efficiency uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), high power SMPS, and power factor correction (PFC) for on-board chargers (OBC). Available in 26 and 60 permeabilities with OD dimension 13.5 mm to 167 mm.

DC-DC Converter Series Expanded with Surface Mount and Through-Hole Models

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lambda.tdk.com

Product Release
2023-03-30

TDK Corporation announces the introduction of 6W and 10W models to the TDK-Lambda CCG series of DC-DC converters, suitable for either through hole or surface mount placement. This expands the CCG series to cover 1.5W to 30W. In addition to battery powered equipment, applications include process control, data communications, telecommunications and test and measurement related products. The CCG6 (6W) and CCG10 (10W) series are available with output voltages of 3.3, 5, 12, 15, ±12 or ±15V with the capability of operating the dual models to provide a single 24 or 30V output. All voltages and output power combinations can operate from either a 4.5 to 18V, 9 to 36V or 18 to 76Vdc input, providing an additional 36 output voltage and current models to the CCG product family. Using the trim terminal, the single output models can be adjusted by -5% to +10% of the nominal output voltage for non-standard settings or to compensate for voltage drops. All models are protected against an over-current condition and have an input to output isolation voltage of 1,500Vdc. The remote on/off function can be used to turn the output off, or alternatively place the DC-DC converters in standby mode, reducing the input power consumption to typically <0.1W, to extend the battery life when used in portable equipment.

Switzerland-Based Distributor to Provide Full Portfolio to EU Companies

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itg-electronics.com

Industry News
2023-03-30

ITG Electronics has entered a distribution agreement with Brytec AG, a Switzerland-based company specializing in the cooling of electronic components, ultracapacitors and power supplies. Moving forward, Brytec AG will promote and sell ITG Electronics' comprehensive lineup of inductors, transformers, chokes and other electrical components in the industrial sector. ITG is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2023 as it looks to expand key distribution partnerships. With nearly two decades of industry experience, Brytec is headquartered in Allschwil, Switzerland, with a subsidiary location in Salzburg Austria. Brytec enjoys a strong reputation for its expedient, hands-on approach to customer projects. Its growing customers base comprises hundred of companies across Europe. For ITG Electronics, the partnership broadens the sales and promotional visibility of its full line of industrial sector electrical components.

Digital DC Current Sensors

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riedon.com

Product Release
2023-03-30

Following the market traction achieved by its SSA Smart Shunt current sensor series, specialist power and precision resistor manufacturer Riedon has announced another product innovation. The SSD Smart Shunt series consists of highly-integrated digital system-in-package (SiP) devices that can be used in a wide variety of battery-related current sensing applications. Each features a 16-bit automotive-grade microcontroller unit (MCU), a 24-bit ADC (with buffered analog Inputs), and a flash memory resource. This brings plug-and-play simplicity to current measurements, battery voltage monitoring, and coulomb counting. Among the places where these devices will be utilized are large-scale energy storage banks, renewable energy generation infrastructure, industrial motor drives, building automation systems, EV charging stations, etc. The internal ADC converter helps to significantly simplify implementation – enabling customer engineering teams to quickly add high-accuracy current measurements into their latest designs or retrofit this function into existing ones. There are two models to choose from. The first is the RS485 serial interface, which can also be configured as MODBUS RTU. The second is a customizable CANbus model. Riedon's SSD Digital Smart Shunt devices have current sensing capabilities rated from 100A (2kA peak) to 1kA (20kA peak). They exhibit better than ±0.1% full-scale accuracy, and their full-scale linearity remains within a ±0.1% margin. The advanced non-linear temperature compensation mechanisms these sensors possess ensure that their accuracy is not affected by external temperature fluctuations.

Production Friendly Flexible End Termination Ink

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heraeus.com

Product Release
2023-03-29

Heraeus Electronics is pleased to announce the development of a production friendly, flexible passive component termination ink. ET2010 Flexible End Termination Ink is a utilizing advanced polymer technology. When compared to current thermoset, epoxy-based inks in the market, Heraeus' solution offers easier shipping, storage, and handling at room temperatures. The easy-to-use, reworkable ET2010 ink offers room temperature stability for six months, a significant benefit compared to epoxy-based pastes that need to be frozen or refrigerated. The optimized chemistry is composed of high temperature thermoplastic instead of thermoset (epoxy) – making it more tolerant to thermal cycling and offering enhanced flexibility. With ET2010 there is no need for ice packs/dry ice, which translates to lower shipping costs, a low scrap rate (Ag savings), as well as eliminating costly storage. Additionally, its low silver (Ag) content – approximately 5-10% lower Ag content – provides significant savings given today's Ag market pricing. A drop in solution, ET2010 stands for improved reliability with superior bend test capability of up to 10 mm with minimal electrical property change, in addition to providing excellent moisture resistance and solder heat resistance.

BMS Controller Makes Lithium Batteries Perform Better and Last Longer

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st.com

Product Release
2023-03-29

STMicroelectronics' L9961 battery-management-system (BMS) device provides accuracy and flexibility to enhance the performance, lifetime, and safety of Li-ion and Li-polymer batteries. Suitable for battery packs up to 25V, the L9961 provides monitoring, balancing, and protection of batteries for diverse applications requiring the high energy density of lithium batteries. Cordless power tools, backup energy-storage systems, uninterruptible power supplies, portable and semi-portable equipment, and medical devices can benefit from the L9961's advanced features. The many built-in features include a dual pre-driver for controlling battery-pack safety relays, which can be programmed for high-side and low-side connection. An embedded non-volatile memory for configuration data relieves the microcontroller from reprogramming the device at each startup. An I2C interface handles configuration and host communication to share battery state-of-charge (SOC) and state-of-health (SOH). Thanks to a high-resolution analog-to-digital converter (ADC) and current-sense amplifier, the L9961 senses cell voltages with an accuracy of ±15mV and battery current to within 0.25%. The accurate measurements enable high-accuracy passive cell balancing and coulomb counting, and support safety features including overvoltage and undervoltage detection, balance undervoltage protection, overcurrent detection, and short-circuit in-discharge protection. When an external thermistor is connected, the L9961 performs pack temperature monitoring with over/under-temperature detection and pack-fuse management. The L9961 is also highly robust to support hot plugging. While extending the battery lifetime and increasing safety, the L9961 consumes minimal energy from the battery pack. Two power-saving modes cut the current consumption down to 2µA in deep-sleep and 5µA in standby with the integrated voltage regulator active to resume operation quickly.

PCIM Europe 2023: Further Sustainability Focus in Power Electronics

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2023-03-28

The entire power electronics industry and the manufacturers of various components are aware of the importance of using eco-friendly and sustainable materials. This important topic will also play a special role at this year's PCIM Europe from 9 – 11.5.2023 in Nuremberg, Germany. On the way to becoming climate-neutral, sustainability can succeed when the energy transformation and the associated decarbonization are completed. In this context, power electronics plays an important part as a key technology in various sectors, since, among other things, the electrification of many applications is seen as a precondition for a climate-neutral transformation of the energy system. All three keynotes at the PCIM Europe Conference will focus on power electronics innovations and trends in relation to sustainability. The keynote "How Life Cycle Analyses are Influencing Power Electronics Converter Design", presented by Franz Musil, Power Electronics Engineer at Fronius International, looks at the holistic evaluation of the environmental impact on a converter system through the use of a life cycle analysis. Holger Borcherding, Scientific Director, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Ostwestfalen-Lippe will present the keynote talk entitled "On the Way to the DC Factory - The Open Industrial DC Grid for Sustainable Production Sites is Entering the Dissemination Phase" on the second day of the event. This session will focus on DC grids for industrial applications. DC grids promise higher energy efficiency, among other things due to the low losses during energy transfers as well as the elimination of AC/DC conversion that would otherwise be necessary. On the third and last day of the conference, Munaf Rahimo, President and Founder of MTAL, will present the keynote talk on "HV Silicon and SiC Power Semiconductors - Key Components for Sustainable Energy Solutions", focusing on high-power and high-voltage semiconductors and their major importance for industrial manufacturing and power grids.

First Stop on the Biden Administration's 'Invest in America' Tour

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Industry News
2023-03-28

Wolfspeed hosted the first stop of President Joe Biden's 'Invest in America' tour at the company's Durham, N.C. headquarters. The President highlighted initiatives designed to boost American manufacturing, rebuild the nation's infrastructure and strengthen supply chains. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper were also in attendance at the event. As an American company at the forefront of the transition from silicon to Silicon Carbide to enhance technology efficiency and energy savings, Wolfspeed is committed to shaping the future of the semiconductor markets. Initiatives like the CHIPS & Science Act that are investing in and advancing the semiconductor industry will help propel the transition to electric vehicles, the move to faster 5G networks, the evolution of renewable energy and energy storage, and the advancement of industrial applications. "We're honored to have been the first stop on the President's 'Invest in America' tour and to be recognized for our commitment to growing U.S. manufacturing and making a name for North Carolina in the tech space," said Wolfspeed President and CEO, Gregg Lowe. "Silicon Carbide is at the heart of what we do -- it's essential to accelerating the adoption of EVs, delivering energy savings to consumers, and meeting global emission reduction targets. Wolfspeed is proud to play a critical role in fulfilling the objectives of the CHIPS & Science Act and the Inflation Reduction Act, and to reinforce U.S. leadership in the energy transition and the semiconductor industry."

Jim Morgan and Lip-Bu Tan Receive 'Lifetime of Innovation' Award

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2023-03-28

Imec is thrilled to announce that this year's Lifetime of Innovation Award will go to James ("Jim") C. Morgan, chairman emeritus of Applied Materials, and Cadence Design Systems' current Executive Chair of the Board and former Chief Executive Officer, Lip-Bu Tan. With this accolade, imec and its partners wish to honor Morgan's and Tan's immense impact – not only as enablers driving the chip industry and its markets, but also on society at large. Lip-Bu Tan will be presented with the award during a ceremony at ITF World (Antwerp, Belgium – May 16 & 17), in the company of over 2,000 semiconductor and deep tech executives. Jim Morgan will receive the award at ITF USA (San Francisco, California – July 10), in conjunction with Semicon West. A tradition that started off in 2016, imec's Lifetime of Innovation Award recognizes game changers in the semiconductor industry. Its first recipient was the late Silicon Valley legend Dr. Gordon Moore, creator of the famous Moore's law theory and co-founder of Intel. Last year, the award was handed over to Mr. Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, for revolutionizing the world with his personal computing software – which in turn fueled numerous semiconductor developments (including new initiatives to increase compute power while reducing energy consumption and cost).

Charge Measurement Accuracy for Li-ion EV Batteries

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Product Release
2023-03-28

To enable designers of Lithium-ion battery management systems (BMSs) in the automotive sector to maximise the autonomy range of electric vehicles (EVs), electrical measurement technology specialist LEM has launched its CAB 1500 current sensor for accurate battery charge level measurement. The CAB 1500 is the latest member of LEM's CAB series of automotive grade design sensors that use the properties of fluxgate transducer technology to deliver the high accuracy and low offset required for reliable coulomb counting – measuring the discharging current of Li-ion batteries to estimate their state of charge (SoC). The CAB series is renowned for compliance with the ISO 26262 functional safety standard (to automotive safety integrity level C) as well as easy application through a controller area network (CAN) interface offering 500 kbps. Backed by LEM's 50 years' experience in developing electrical measurement solutions, the CAB 1500 open loop fluxgate sensor – equipped with electronic mechanisms and software that guarantee the levels of reliability required by BMSs – can be busbar or panel mounted and combines resolution up to 0.1% with low offset and highest accuracy. As well as offering an extended current range up to ±1500A and compatibility with 800V applications to the IEC 60664-1 standard, the new sensor boasts non-intrusive measurement for full galvanic isolation up to 2.5kV. Other features include low power consumption VS shunt technology and 0.5% total error over temperatures from -40°C to +85°C.

Inverter Designer Appointed as CTO

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People
2023-03-27

Pre-Switch has appointed Jacek Borecki as Chief Technology Officer. Previously, Borecki was the senior inverter designer at Audi Sports, based in Germany, working on Audi's performance EV race team. Bruce Renouard, Pre-Switch CEO comments: "It's great news for Pre-Switch that Jacek has chosen to relocate to the USA to join the Pre-Switch team. Jacek is a strong proponent of soft-switching and our forced-resonance architecture, and he has already made vital contributions to our program." Adds Borecki: "During my time at Audi I became convinced that all future EV inverters will need to use soft-switching in order to achieve the high efficiencies required. Therefore, it is very exciting for me to join Pre-Switch as they commercialize this technology for the first time anywhere in the world." The Pre-Switch technology delivers many benefits including inverter efficiency at all load points (low load, average, peak), and improved motor efficiency and reliability. Fewer SiC/IGBT transistors are required for a given power output, and DC link capacitor size and cost can be reduced. Also, low-cost discrete transistors can be used to replace heavy expensive power modules.

Expanded E-Mobility Charging Test Portfolio

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Product Release
2023-03-22

Keysight Technologies has expanded its electric vehicle (EV) and electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) charging test portfolio to create a toolset of design, emulation, and test solutions for e-mobility. The tools complement Keysight's EV / EVSE charging test portfolio with component-level and field testing solutions. The expansion of Keysight's e-mobility charging test portfolio helps EV / EVSE manufacturers tackle these complexities with solutions addressing the underlying communications protocols used in e-mobility products. Keysight's charging test solutions improve interoperability between EVs and EVSE products through conformance testing and type approvals by focusing on the complete range of communications protocols employed by the Combined Charging System (CCS) standards. EV smart charging infrastructure innovation center ElaadNL has adopted the Keysight Com Tester in combination with the SL1047A Scienlab Charging Discovery System – High-Power Series, the SL1203 Scienlab Regenerative AC / Grid Emulator, and the SL1830A Scienlab Regenerative DC Emulator to support its industry partners in the development of new e-mobility products. Keysight's complete EV / EVSE charging test portfolio enables ElaadNL to help automakers and charging system manufacturers implement new standards such as the Megawatt Charging System.

SEMICON Southeast Asia 2023 to Spotlight Electronics Supply Chain Resilience, Sustainability, Smart Tech and Talent

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Event News
2023-03-22

Critical areas of semiconductor industry growth including sustainability, smart manufacturing, smart mobility, smart medtech and workforce development will take center stage at SEMICON Southeast Asia as the industry's premier global electronics manufacturing and supply chain event returns to Penang 23-25 May at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre. SEMICON Southeast Asia 2023 is organized in partnership with Malaysia Ministry of International Trade & Industry (MITI), Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and InvestPenang. Registration is open. Themed "Boosting Agility and Resiliency for the Electronics Supply Chain", SEMICON Southeast Asia 2023 will also gather industry leaders to explore ways for the electronics industry to build a more robust supply chain as it navigates the current economic downturn and ongoing disruptions. "With global electronics supply chains being redrawn as a result of geopolitical forces, more global players are shifting their attention to Southeast Asia, where much of the world's semiconductor manufacturing capabilities are concentrated," said Linda Tan, President of SEMI Southeast Asia. "There is no better time for the region to bolster its position as a key hub for electronics manufacturing and deepen its integration with global value chains. We look forward to hosting industry leaders at SEMICON Southeast Asia 2023 as they gather to discuss how they can build on Southeast Asia's strengths to help increase global supply chain resilience, and better position the industry to seize the innovation and growth opportunities ahead."

High Power Half-Bridge SiC Module

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Product Release
2023-03-22

Apex Microtechnology has announced the release of the SA111, the latest addition to their line of integrated power modules utilizing Silicon Carbide (SiC) technology. The SA111 is expanding the boundaries of thermal efficiency and power density in analog modules. In a surface mount package and with a body of just 20mm x 20mm, the SA111 can provide continuous output currents of 32A, manage supply voltages of up to 650V, and achieve switching frequencies of up to 1MHz. This thermally efficient package utilizes top-side heat sinking, allowing the user to maximize board layout. The SA111's Silicon Carbide MOSFETs enable the device to withstand higher thermal stress, managing junction temperatures of up to 175°C. The SA111 SiC power module offers a fully integrated solution allowing for increased device control and protection, featuring an integrated gate driver, under-voltage lockout, and active Miller clamping. "The SA111 underlines again Apex Microtechnology's ability to provide leading-edge high power solutions in a very compact footprint.", says Director of Business Development, Jens Eltze. "Apex's patented PQ package addresses the demand from the market for surface mountable devices with top-side cooling." With the surface mount package style and exceptionally compact size, designers are afforded the ability to maximize board real estate, allowing for the use of multiple devices in circuit designs with high power requirements. A wide range of target applications include MRI gradient coil-drive, magnetic bearings, motor drive, test equipment, server-fans, Power Factor Correction (PFC), and AC/DC and DC/DC converters.

Automotive High Withstand Voltage Battery Monitoring ICs

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Product Release
2023-03-22

ABLIC launched the S-19114 Series of automotive high withstand voltage battery monitoring ICs. The device is used to monitor battery voltage and when the voltage set by the IC is reached, it outputs a detection signal. It operates at 36V and has a detection response time of Max. 10µs. Two components impact the detection response time: the resistance components and the capacitance components in the IC. However, they are not much of a problem as the resistance components of the S-19114 Series are 1/5 of earlier models and capacitance components have been reduced to such an extent that detection response time is 1/20 of earlier models. These features help resolve issues such as higher costs and larger board size due to an increase in ECU capacitors. A battery monitoring IC needs to have low current consumption to be able to continuously monitor battery voltage. However, the S-19114 Series have few resistance and capacitance components that impact detection response time and current consumption during operation is a low 2.0µA typ. This makes the series ideal for low standby current systems where continuous sensing is required. Another advantage is that the S-19114 Series is housed in the ultra-compact HSNT-6(2025) (1.96 x 2.46 x t0.5mm) package making it a product that amply meets today's ever-increasing need for smaller automotive devices.

Microcontroller with Smart Charge Logic Maximises Battery Cell Performance

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Product Release
2023-03-22

Mascot introduces its next-generation lithium-ion battery charger for the 4040LI model. The 4040LI uses a 3-stage charging profile with a microcontroller to maximise battery performance. The charger is also capable of waking up deeply discharged batteries and to soft-start charging with low current until voltage is normalized. This model is well suited for a wide variety of applications from medical to consumer. Owners of the 4040LI charger will enjoy optimised uptime and turnaround for battery-powered equipment such as medical devices, telecom, energy storage and power-assisted E-Mobility products. The 4040LI is medically certified according to EN 60601-1 ed. 3.2 and Home Healthcare EN 60601-1-11. It is also UL-approved and has 12 standard versions initially available for charging batteries from 3 cells (9.0A/12.6V) to 14 cells (2.0A/58.8V). Custom units are available upon request as well. Alternative chargers that terminate the charge on reaching the battery's threshold voltage can shorten charging time but always leave some capacity unfilled. The 4040LI's 3-stage charging first restores the full 4.2V/cell battery voltage and then applies the saturation charge needed to fill up the battery completely. This ensures the longest possible battery run-time and charging finishes when the battery is full. The 4040LI also features a single 3-colour LED indicator light for charge, error- or standby status, and a wall-mount bracket is available.

DC/DCs Announced with Major Technology Upgrade

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Product Release
2023-03-21

Many modular low-power DC/DCs on the market have been designed to suit manual, low-cost assembly, which only suits the simplest of circuits with their inherent performance limitations. RECOM has broken this mold with the launch of drop-in upgrades to several of their popular product ranges, achieving significant performance improvements using advanced circuit and automation techniques, but without a price premium. Some products will be lower cost than previous versions for volume purchases. Designated with a 'K' suffix, the products include the already-announced R-78K-xx series which are drop-in replacements for three-terminal linear regulators, but now with a wider input range and more output voltage options. The 0.5A and 1A versions have smaller case sizes, lower weight, and better efficiency. Another introduction is the RKK series, an upgrade to the existing RKE and RFMM series, a 1W isolated SIP-7 DC/DC. The RKK now has lower EMI, operates to 105°C with no derating, continuous short-circuit protection, and higher efficiency than the RKE series, maintained to light loads. Elimination of potting saves cost and weight, nearly halving to just 1.7g, adding to its 'green' credentials. Versions with a fully regulated output and the same performance enhancements are available as the RYK series as upgrades to the existing RY series. The popular regulated 4:1 input RSO product has also been upgraded to the RSOK series which now features 3kV/1min agency-rated 'basic' grade isolation compared with 2kVDC/1 second 'functional' grade, lower isolation capacitance at 50pF, higher operating temperature to 88°C without derating, and no minimum load requirements.

Integrated and Configurable RF Switching Solution

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menlomicro.com

Product Release
2023-03-21

Menlo Microsystems introduced a six-channel single-pole/single-throw (6x SPST) switch. The MM3100 switch provides high RF switching performance with low DC power consumption for applications that require reliable and configurable high RF power switch operations in wireless, aerospace and defense, and test and measurement applications. Built on Menlo Micro's production-ready Ideal Switch technology, the MM3100 switch provides a replacement for electromechanical relays (EMRs) or solid-state switches in high-density switching applications. The MM3100 is capable of 25 watts (CW), 200 W (pulsed) from DC to 3 GHz, while delivering more than three billion switching cycles with fast switching times (below 10 µs). Each switch is normally open (NO) and individually controlled by a serial peripheral interface (SPI) bus, enabling multiple switch configurations such as dual SP3T or triple SP2T. An external +5 VDC logic supply and a high voltage +79 VDC bias source are required to operate the internal relay driver. "Today's wireless, defense and aerospace, and test and measurement applications require ever-higher levels of performance, reliability and linearity from RF switching components," said Chris Giovanniello, co-founder, and Senior VP of Marketing at Menlo Micro. "Switches should be the strongest link in these demanding applications, and to address this need, we have added a new highly integrated six channel SPST switch to our portfolio that offers best-in-class linearity, insertion loss and reliability. Whether you are developing the next generation aerospace and defense systems, our new MM3100 SPST switch outperforms existing EMR (electromagnetic relay) and solid-state switching alternatives."

11 KW LLC Set with Combined Transformer and Resonance Inductor

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grupopremo.com

Product Release
2023-03-21

Premo has developed an efficient triple 3.6 KW LLC (suited for 400V Input) set with transformer and resonance inductor specifically designed for on-board chargers capable of handling up to 11 kilowatts of power. The BCBM-11KW-004 series is designed to minimize energy losses during the charging process, which helps to reduce the overall energy consumption of the charging system. This can be particularly important for electric vehicles, where efficient use of energy can help to maximize the vehicle's range and minimize charging times. The combined unit features a compact design, 158x98x38cm, and is lightweight, with only 1500g total weight and reduced volume, which makes it well-suited for use in electric vehicles on board chargers where space is at a premium. It is also designed to be highly durable and able to withstand the rigors of daily use in demanding environments. The usage of specific thermal conductive encapsulation material, like CoolmagTM, improves the performance capability of the part. During manufacturing, the encapsulation process is made guaranteeing no bubbles or voids inside the part, removing the chances of thermal runaways or failures.

Empowering the Next Generation of Engineers

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Industry News
2023-03-21

Mouser Electronics is proud to announce its sponsorship of the adveisor program at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), one of the leading universities in Europe for electrical and mechanical engineering. The TUM adveisor program is a one-year soft skills program designed for first-year electrical engineering students. The course is designed to provide real use-case challenges to develop skilled and knowledgeable engineers who are able to communicate confidently, project-manage and master the dynamics of effective teamworking. "At Mouser, supporting students is rooted in the company's foundation.' states Mark Patrick, Technical Marketing Manager, EMEA at Mouser Electronics. "The students of today are the engineers of tomorrow and the adveisor program will help them to apply their learning to real-world challenges – empowering innovation through practical problem solving and effective communication." Mouser kicked off the partnership by delivering a collaborative workshop at TUM with Arduino and Red Pitaya on the fundamentals of circuit theory and pulse measurement in December of last year. The first workshop was held by Mouser's in-house engineers Rafik Mitry and Aly Barakat. "We're thrilled to have Mouser's support and collaboration on the adveisor program," commented PD Dr.-Ing. habil. Dirk Wollherr, at TUM. "We think Mouser's involvement brings real value to the electrical engineering students, supporting them to develop their skills through interactive workshops."

Memorandum of Understanding Extends Partnership

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Industry News
2023-03-21

Infineon Technologies and Delta Electronics are expanding their long-term cooperation from industrial to automotive applications. Both companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will deepen their joint innovation activities to provide more efficient and higher-density solutions for the fast-growing market of electric vehicles (EV). The agreement covers a wide range of components such as high-voltage and low-voltage discretes and modules as well as microcontrollers to be used in EV drivetrain applications such as traction inverters, DC-DC converters and on-board chargers. In addition, both parties agreed to set up a joint innovation lab for automotive applications. The Delta-Infineon Automotive Innovation Center will be co-managed by both companies. It is scheduled to be set up in Pingzhen, Taiwan in the second half of 2023. "Infineon and Delta share the common goal of developing increasingly energy-efficient and CO 2-saving solutions that support global decarbonization efforts," said Peter Schiefer, President of Infineon's Automotive division. "We want to further advance the energy efficiency of electromobility together by combining Infineon's comprehensive automotive product portfolio and application know-how with Delta's expertise in integration and system optimization. Ensuring the energy efficiency of automotive applications is of paramount importance in our time and we are committed to further improving it."

Groundbreaking Ceremony for Chip Fab in Northern Germany

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Industry News
2023-03-20

The global semiconductor group, Vishay Intertechnology, held a symbolic groundbreaking ceremony for a chip fab in Itzehoe. In the presence of representatives from business and politics, the starting signal was given for the construction of a 300 mm fab for automotive MOSFETs on the six-hectare site in the "Innovation Quarter". The company is investing $400 million in the first phase of expansion. It is Vishay's second production at the site. Manufacturing is expected to be up and running by the end of 2025. Just in time for the beginning of spring, Vishay invited to the official start of a new era in their company history: the construction of a new 300 mm wafer fab. The first phase of the site expansion will almost double the production capacity of Vishay Siliconix Itzehoe GmbH. 150 new employees for various qualifications will be needed during the expansion and are already being sought. If everything goes according to plan, the shell will be completed this year. Next year, the heart of the factory, the highly sensitive cleanroom, including equipment, will be built and the first wafers will be ready for delivery by the beginning of 2026 at the latest. The expansion became necessary because the company has reached the limits of its capacity. By increasing MOSFET production, it is making an important contribution to wafer supply. Already the first stage alone will be the largest in the company's history.

Partnership on SiC Inverter Reference Design

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Industry News
2023-03-20

CISSOID and Silicon Mobility have announced a far-reaching partnership to deliver a complete and modular Silicon Carbide (SiC) inverter reference design supporting electric motor drives up to 350kW/850V. The reference design includes CISSOID's high voltage SiC-based power module, integrated Gate Driver board, Control board with Silicon Mobility's ultra-fast and safe OLEA T222 FPCU, DC and phase current sensors, DC link capacitor and EMI filtering together with integrated liquid cooling. CISSOID will also sell and deliver Silicon Mobility's OLEA APP INVERTER Software for Electric Vehicle Powertrain Control providing the customer with a development platform ready for integration work. Dave Hutton, CISSOID's CEO commented: "Up until now, customers only really had 2 options. The first was to develop all the hardware, then integrate with third party software into their design environment. This was extremely time consuming and required in depth knowledge of SiC-based power system design. The second option was to buy an off-the-shelf inverter that, however, does not offer the ability to fully customise for the application requirements." David Fresneau, VP Marketing and Business Development at Silicon Mobility added: "This is a great opportunity for our customers to get access to our advanced e-motor control hardware and software platform and a fully integrated high performance inverter reference design from CISSOID which will significantly simplify the design process and reduce Time-to Market."

Integrated Half-Bridge Solution with Driver

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innoscience.com

Product Release
2023-03-20

Innoscience Technology launched the first in a new family of SolidGaN integrated GaN devices. ISG3201 is a complete half-bridge circuit including two 100V 3.2mΩ InnoGaN HEMTs and the required driver circuitry in an LGA package measuring just 5x6.5x1.1mm. Explains Yi Sun, general manager of Innoscience America and Senior VP: "Innoscience is now offering designers a choice between the ultimate flexibility of using a discrete solution, and this new integrated approach which is very compact and simple to use and soldering and simplifying the power stage layout". The ISG3201 SolidGaN half-bridge comprises two 100V 3.2mΩ e-mode GaN HEMTs with driver, driving resistor, bootstrap and V_cc capacitors. It has a 34A continuous current capability, zero reverse recovery charge and ultra-low on resistance. Thanks to the high level of integration, gate loop and power loop parasitics are kept below 1nH. As a result, voltage spikes on switching nodes are minimized. The Turn-On speed of the half-bridge GaN HEMTs can be adjusted using a single resistor. ISG3201 is suitable for high frequency Buck converters, half-bridge or full-bridge converters, Class D audio amplifiers, LLC converters and power modules. Overall, the integrated ISG3201 solution can save up to 20% PCB space on discrete GaN designs and 73% board space on traditional silicon implementations.

105ºC Supercapacitor for Automotive

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Product Release
2023-03-20

KEMET announces its supercapacitor for automotive electronics, FMU Series. This series delivers 1,000 hours at 85°C/85% RH-rated voltage and operational temperature ranging from -40°C to 105°C. These supercapacitors are qualified to an automotive testing protocol. They are manufactured in an ISO TS 16949 certified plant and are subjected to PPAP/PSW and change control and are ideal for automotive applications needing a main power system backup during a power loss, such as ADAS, autonomous vehicles, and central gateway ECUs. Supercapacitors are ideal for maintaining the main power system's real-time clock or volatile memory when it is removed, such as during a power failure or when the main power system's battery has been removed for replacement. Additionally, these supercapacitors offer power backup in equipment ranging from IoT devices, smart meters, medical devices, and industrial computing. Using supercapacitors for automotive electronics enables freedom from the design limits imposed by finite battery lifetimes. The supercapacitor's benign open-circuit failure mode contrasts with typical short-circuit battery failures that may result in outgassing or ignition. Furthermore, supercapacitors are a cost-effective alternative to small backup batteries. Depending on the type of load and current demand, they can store enough energy to provide backup for durations ranging from a few seconds to several hours.

Bare Die SiC Chosen for Line of Power Modules

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Industry News
2023-03-20

ROHM Semiconductor announced that precision power analog company Apex Microtechnology is adopting ROHM's silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs and SiC Schottky Barrier Diode (SBD) for a new line of power modules. This product family currently includes the three-phase SA310 module, ideal for driving high-voltage BLDC (brushless DC) motors, as well as two half-bridge devices, SA110 and SA111, ideal for a wide range of high-voltage applications. ROHM's 1200V S4101 SiC MOSFETs and 650V S6203 SiC SBD are supplied in bare die form, enabling Apex to save space and increase the performance and reliability of its modules. In addition to the SiC devices, Apex's new line of power modules use ROHM's tightly-matched BM60212FV-C gate drivers in bare die format, contributing to high-efficiency operation of high-voltage motors and power supplies. By using these parts in bare die form, Apex has been able to increase the levels of integration offered by these power modules. According to a study commissioned by the company, such modules are usually 67% smaller than discrete solutions developed by customers. Apex is often able to include not only MOSFETs, gate drivers and SBDs, but also bootstrap supply and bypass capacitors with compact surface mount form factors.

Celebrating 75,000,000 GaN Power Shipments

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Industry News
2023-03-20

Navitas Semiconductor announced a milestone of over 75 million high-voltage GaN units shipped. GaN is a next-generation technology that is a significant upgrade over conventional high-voltage legacy silicon power semiconductors, that reduces the energy and physical space needed to deliver that performance. It runs up to 20x faster and can also enable up to three times more power handling or three times faster charging capability, in half the size and weight. Navitas was founded in 2014, and pioneered a revolution in power electronics, beginning with the mass production release of GaNFast power ICs in 2018. GaNFast ICs monolithically-integrate GaN power and GaN drive, plus control and protection. Next, GaNSense power ICs added autonomous sensing and fast control, with single and half-bridge portfolios. Now, GaNSense Control ICs combine high-voltage GaN power ICs with high-speed, low-voltage silicon system controllers for even higher integration, ease-of-use and system performance. Navitas is addressing a 2 billion unit per year mobile fast, and now ultra-fast charging market opportunity, with over 240 end-customer chargers reaching production. All of the top 10 mobile OEMs are in production or development with Navitas, including Dell, Samsung, Lenovo, LG, Xiaomi, Asus and OPPO, plus a broad range of aftermarket companies such as Anker, Belkin, Baseus and many more. As smartphone power demand has increased – driven by larger screens, bigger batteries, and 5G functionality – users have insisted on faster charging and ultra-portability.

Evaluating High Voltage Power Semiconductor Devices

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nomispower.com

Industry News
2023-03-17

SUNY Poly spin-out NoMIS Power has embarked on an exciting partnership with Hyundai Group, South Korea to evaluate and develop novel power semiconductor device designs and packaging for high voltage power devices. Working in collaboration with a network of partners across materials, device design, fabrication, and packaging, the NoMIS team will explore the suitability of different novel device architectures and packaging approaches for high voltage applicaEons. The project will evaluate Gallium Oxide (Ga₂O₃) Schottky Diodes, MESFETs, and MOSFETs with different gate structures and field management approaches to identify a path to next generation performance in wide-bandgap power semiconductor devices. Announcing the partnership NoMIS Power CEO Dr. Adam Morgan "We're very pleased to have kicked off this exciting relationship with Hyundai Motor Company, as it brings together the experience and research interests of both groups, while fostering a commercialization pathway for the developed technology. The electrification of high-power applications, particularly in the transportation space, motivates us to pursue the next-generation of power semiconductor technology."

Protection Switches for Type C EPR 3.1

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aosmd.com

Product Release
2023-03-14

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor introduced a duo of sink and source switches that can increase the power delivery capability of USB Type-C ports to 140W, paving the way for Type C extended power range (EPR) implementations. The AOZ13937DI is suited for 28V Type C sinking applications while the AOZ15333DI is capable of Type C sourcing applications. These switches are suited for 28V Type C EPR implementations in high-performance laptops, personal computers, monitors, docking, and other applications. The AOZ13937DI features an ultra-low 20mOhm resistance with soft-start, overvoltage, ideal diode reverse-current, shortcircuit, over-current, over-temperature, and ESD and is designed to isolate and protect downstream components from abnormal VBUS voltage and current conditions. The ideal diode fast reverse current protection allows multiple power paths to be connected in parallel without interference. The AOZ15333DI companion source switch IC is capable of sourcing 5V @ 3A while blocking up to 28V. AOZ15333DI is UL 2367 and IEC 62368-1:2018 (3rd Edition) certified as a current limiting switch suited for Type C sourcing applications. The device is protected against numerous fault conditions such as VIN Overvoltage Protection (OVP), Startup Short circuit protection (SCP), Over-temperature (OTP) protection and has a programmable ILIMIT pin.

Appointment of Simon Pryce as Chief Executive Officer

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2023-03-14

RS Group (RS) announces that Simon Pryce is to be appointed to the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Executive Director with effect from 3 April 2023. David Egan, currently Acting CEO, will work alongside Simon in his role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Simon is a highly experienced business leader of customer focused, global industrial manufacturing and service businesses. He has a strong track record of driving results and delivering excellent stakeholder outcomes through enhanced performance and the effective execution of organic and inorganic growth strategies. Most recently, Simon was CEO of Ultra Electronic Holdings plc for over four years which was acquired by Advent in August 2022. Prior to this, he was Group Chief Executive at BBA Aviation plc for 10 years and previously held a range of international finance and management roles. Simon has served as a Non-Executive Director of RS since 2016 and been Chair of the Remuneration Committee since 2019. Rona Fairhead, Chair, said: "Following a rigorous selection process, we are delighted to appoint Simon Pryce as CEO of RS Group. Simon is an experienced and proven CEO of high performing international businesses with strong, effective cultures. He has been an enormously valued member of the RS Board for the last six years and been highly engaged in the development of the Group's strategy. The Board is very confident that Simon has the right leadership style, skills and experience to lead RS to continued future success in the next stage of the Group's growth."

SiC E-Mobility Module Powers Geely Auto EV

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Industry News
2023-03-13

Hitachi Energy has won a multi-year order via its partner Jiansan, from VREMT Geely Auto, China's largest privately owned auto manufacturer and one of the world's largest makers of electric cars. Hitachi Energy will supply its RoadPak power semiconductor module for Geely's ZEEKR, a premium all-electric brand of long-range luxury cars. In independent tests, RoadPak has performed more than four million start-stop cycles giving flawless operational reliability over the vehicle's lifetime. RoadPak is available in the 750-volt and 1,200-volt ranges, making it ideal for all types of electric vehicles – regular and luxury cars, commercial vehicles, buses, agricultural EVs, heavy-duty trucks, and even high-performance racing cars. "We are delighted to have won this order for our groundbreaking RoadPak semiconductor technology from one of the world's leading automakers and EV innovators," says Niklas Persson, Managing Director of Hitachi Energy's Grid Integration business. "The electrification of transportation is a key element of a sustainable energy future, an ambition that RoadPak advances by enhancing the performance of electric vehicles."

Low Inductance DC Link for Fast Switching Applications

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Product Release
2023-03-13

To support the needs of high frequency switching inverters and converters, Cornell Dubilier Electronics has announced its 944L Series of low inductance, high current DC link film capacitors. Applications in green energy inverter systems and level 3 EV chargers are placing greater demands on power conversion circuits that deliver more power with a smaller footprint. The 944L Series was designed with these applications in mind. The series makes use of large diameter, non-inductive windings with low-inductance internal buss connections, yielding Equivalent Series Inductance (ESL) values ranging from 10 to 15 nanohenries. Ripple current ratings of up to 90 amperes at an ambient temperature of 55 °C are achieved by using low-loss polypropylene dielectric with metallized electrodes optimized for applications in fast-switching power inverters. 944L series capacitors are available in values ranging from 33 to 220 µF, with voltage ratings of 800, 1000, 1200, and 1400 Vdc. The series meets a 5,000-hour life test @ 85 °C with rated voltage applied, yielding an expected lifetime of 100,000 hours or greater with ripple current or ambient temperature derating. The capacitors are contained in a UL94V-0-rated plastic case with integral mounting flanges for secure, vibration-resistant installation. All case sizes have an 84.5 mm diameter with heights of 40, 51, and 64 mm, depending upon rating. Standard termination options include M8 threaded studs or M5 threaded inserts made of tin-plated brass.

24V DC UPS Solution for 100h Long-Term Backup

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Product Release
2023-03-09

Bicker Elektronik has introduced a DC UPS solution for long-term backup applications. The 24V emergency power supply is equipped with the particularly safe and durable LiFePO4 battery technology and offers backup times of up to 100 hours. Consisting of the UPSI-2406D intelligent charging and control unit and the BP-LFP-13250S battery pack, the DC UPS solution is ideal for protecting embedded industrial PCs, controllers, drives, sensors, measuring systems, lighting and safety technology and many other applications. In the event of a power failure, voltage dip or flicker, system failures and data loss in safety-relevant applications can thus be effectively avoided. In addition, the new UPS management software 'UPScom' with cross-platform technology and intuitive user interface offers extensive functions for monitoring, parameterisation and messenger services. The powerful LiFePO4 battery pack BP-LFP-13250S with 330Wh enables backup times of up to 100 hours, for example for sensor applications or emergency lighting systems. The lithium iron phosphate battery technology (LiFePO4) convinces with over 6,000 charge and discharge cycles and an extended temperature range from -20 to +55°C. The high-performance battery management system (BMS) integrated into the battery pack to optimise service life and safety monitors and controls the complete charging and discharging process of each battery cell of the energy storage unit. The integrated cell balancing ensures a balanced and even charge of all cells so that the full capacity of the LiFePO4 battery pack remains permanently usable. The BP-LFP-13250S has a UN 38.3 transport certificate.

Silicon Chip for Patented AC Direct DC Power Delivery Technology

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Industry News
2023-03-09

Amber Semiconductor announced that it completed the first silicon tapeout and entered the manufacturing and integration phase for one of its three core patented technologies – the AC Direct DC Enabler, a silicon solution that extracts DC directly from AC Mains without the use of transformers, rectifier bridges, or filtering. This technology represents a massive global opportunity to revolutionize the way power is delivered to every electrical endpoint on earth. AmberSemi's AC Direct DC Enabler silicon chip enables dynamic delivery of DC power on demand, and it requires only half the components of today's standard, comparable systems. The impact of coupling dynamic power capabilities with its much smaller system size is transformative, enabling significantly more capabilities and features to be added into electrical endpoints without altering the standard footprints of products. AmberSemi's AC Direct DC Enabler is ideally suited for integration into a broad range of electrical products, including smoke detectors, doorbell cameras, thermostats, smart products, appliances, intelligent HVACR, and more; virtually any electronic device that uses DC and is powered by the AC mains will benefit from this breakthrough technology. In addition, this technology can be paired with key semiconductor devices like microcontrollers and wireless radios for unique AC Direct semiconductor systems, that enable both housekeeping power plus outside sensor power provisioning from the single AC Direct system.

SiC SBDs for Data Center PSUs

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Product Release
2023-03-07

ROHM has announced that Murata Power Solutions is using its silicon carbide (SiC) Schottky Barrier Diodes (SBD) to increase performance and reduce the size of Power Supply Units (PSUs) for data center applications. ROHM’s SiC SBDs, SCS308AH feature high surge resistance and short recovery time, enabling high-speed switching. Murata’s D1U front end AC-DC power supply series include many active units such as the D1U54P-W-2000-12-HB3C and D1U54P-W-1200-12-HC4PC, highly-efficient power-factor-corrected front-end power supplies that provide 12V main and 12V/3.3V standby output. Multiple units can share current and operate in parallel. The power supplies support hot-plugging and are protected from fault conditions such as over-temperature, over-current and over-voltage. What’s more, the low profile 1U package make them ideal for delivering reliable, efficient power to servers, workstations, storage systems and other 12V distributed power systems while minimizing the number of required power modules. Jay Barrus, President, ROHM Semiconductor U.S.A.: “We are excited to help Murata Power Solutions, a Murata Manufacturing Group company that leads the industry in the field of industrial equipment including power supply systems. We are the leading company in SiC power semiconductors and have achieved a significant technological lead in this field along with the provision of power solutions combined with gate driver ICs. Together with Murata Power Solutions, we want to further improve the energy efficiency of power supply systems by using the full potential of SiC technology for industrial and data infrastructure.”

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Rectifier Power Supply for Industrial and Laser Applications	As industrial laser implementations continue to in...	11362	Product Release	Rectifier Power Supply for Industrial and Laser Applications	As industrial laser implementations continue to increase in precision manufacturing applications, reliability and consistency are essential. To help meet the unique power needs of these applications, ABB Power Conversion has purpose-built a liquid-cooled, three-phase, 75-volt (V) rectifier – its CC7500. Designed for heavy pulse-load applications such as industrial lasers, the rectifier provides the consistent, dependable power needed for precision manufacturing processes. The latest addition to ABB's CC-series rectifiers, the CC7500 features a low-line 200/208/240VAC input that enables its use in regions where low-line utility power is available, like Japan, a wide-range 75VDC nominal output (65-80V), and redundant +5VDC standby power. The fully sealed power supply is IP65-rated to protect against harsh elements that may be present in a manufacturing environment. It is available in liquid-cooled configurations with dripless connectors or in conduction-cooled versions with integrated heat sinks, providing flexible, efficient cooling options for applications. The CC7500 rectifier features a standard ModBus/RS485 communications interface, enabling it to communicate with industry-standard programmable logic controllers which are commonly used to control manufacturing processes. The rectifier also meets a variety of safety (UL1012), environmental, and regulatory requirements including EN62477-1/IEC61207-1; FCC part 15(A); EN55032 Class A; EN/IEC 61000-3-12; EN60555-2; and EN61000 immunity and transient standards. At just 8.6 inches wide by 2.0 inches high by 19.5 inches deep, its compact footprint allows both horizontal and vertical orientation for minimal width and maximum stacking density.	24.05.2023 11:30:00	May	news_2023-06-01_15.jpg	\images\news_2023-06-01_15.jpg	https://www.abbpowerconversion.com/about/news/press-releases/abb-helps-power-precision-manufacturing-and-laser-applications-with-new-cc7500-rectifier	abbpowerconversion.com
APEC 2024 Announces Call for Technical Program Paper Digest Submissions	APEC 2024, to be held in Long Beach, California, f...	11351	Event News	APEC 2024 Announces Call for Technical Program Paper Digest Submissions	APEC 2024, to be held in Long Beach, California, from February 25-29, 2024, continues the long-standing tradition of addressing issues of immediate and long-term interest to the practicing power electronics engineer. APEC is now accepting paper digest submissions for the Technical Program. Since APEC 2024 will be held in February rather than the traditional March timeframe, interested authors wishing to present a paper must submit a digest for consideration by July 24, 2023. Instructions for submissions is available at: http://apec-conf.org/conference/sessions/technical/. Prospective authors of Technical Program papers are asked to submit a digest explaining the problem that will be addressed by the paper, its major results and how it is different from the closest existing literature. Technical Program Papers presented at APEC must be original material and not have been previously presented or published. The principal criteria used by reviewers in selecting digests for the program will be the usefulness of the work to the practicing power electronics professional. They also value evidence of completed experimental work. Authors should obtain any necessary company and governmental clearance prior to submission of digests. Author will be notified of the decision of paper acceptance on September 26, 2023. Accepted papers in final form must be submitted and author registration completed by November 3, 2023	24.05.2023 09:00:00	May	news_2023-06-01_4.png	\images\news_2023-06-01_4.png	https://www.apec-conf.org/	apec-conf.org
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Appointment of Lars Fox as Director of R&D	Danisense announced that Lars Fox has joined the c...	11348	People	Appointment of Lars Fox as Director of R&D	Danisense announced that Lars Fox has joined the company as Director of R&D on 1st March 2023. Lars Fox has held various management positions in industrial, electronics and technology driven market segments and brings with him more than 20 years of experience in R&D, operations and product commercialization. Comments Henrik Elbæk, CEO at Danisense: "Danisense has already introduced many high performance transducers to the market but new and exciting opportunities lure on the horizon. This calls for innovation, new products and close collaboration with customers. I am sure that together with our new Director of R&D Lars Fox, we will be able to accelerate our strategy forward as we continue to expand our operational capabilities and portfolio of products." He continues: "We are confident Lars is the right person to further propel the development of our products, supply chain and R&D processes, while continuing to drive our mission of providing top notch current transducers to the market." "Bridging product development with customers' commercial demands are important steps for scaling the business. My focus will be on realizing the company's potential by setting new goals and standards together with colleagues and customers. Being able to work in a company with research-related activities and being involved with the development of new products for the current transducer market, appeals to me very much. On top of this, it is very satisfying that Danisense develops innovative product solutions for high precision electrical power measurement applications, which support the increasing global demand for distribution and use of clean renewable energy" remarks Lars Fox.	22.05.2023 06:00:00	May	news_2023-06-01_1.jpg	\images\news_2023-06-01_1.jpg	https://danisense.com/	danisense.com
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600 V Gallium Nitride (GaN) Hybrid-Drain-Embedded Gate Injection Transistor (HD-GIT)	Infineon has announced the release of its complete...	11347	Product Release	600 V Gallium Nitride (GaN) Hybrid-Drain-Embedded Gate Injection Transistor (HD-GIT)	Infineon has announced the release of its complete portfolio of fully in-house manufactured discrete and integrated CoolGaN products, addressing power applications ranging from industrial SMPS for servers, telecom, and solar to consumer applications such as chargers and adapters, motor drives, TV/monitor, and LED lighting. Featuring a unique combination of a robust gate structure, internal electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection, and excellent dynamic RDS(on) performance, the new CoolGaN products fully utilize the intrinsic properties of GaN, delivering exceptional figures of merit (FOM). CoolGaN technology offers significant design advantages such as very low R<sub>DS(on)</sub>, improved resonant circuit efficiency, utilization of new topologies and current modulation, as well as fast and nearly lossless switching. CoolGaN GIT HEMTs (discretes) are available in multiple R<sub>DS(on)</sub>,max values ranging from 42-340 mΩ and come in both top- and bottom-side cooled packages (TSC, BSC), including DSO-20-85, DSO-20-87, HSOF-8-3, LSON-81-, and TSON-8. The CoolGaN TSC power packages are unique in the market, allowing for more compact and lightweight products with high power density, improved energy efficiency, and reduced total system costs. Find all discretes products here. The integrated GaN solution (integrated power stage) comes in the form of half-bridge and single-channel devices. Half-bridge solutions integrate two GaN switches and are housed in a TIQFN-28 package with R<sub>DS(on),max</sub> values of (2x) 190-650 mΩ. Single-channel solutions are available in a thermally-enhanced TIQFN-21 package with R<sub>DS(on),max</sub> values in the range of 130-340 mΩ. Combined with Infineon's commitment to the highest quality standards, the new products ensure unmatched robustness and long-term reliability, reducing operating and maintenance costs for high-energy consumption applications. Find all integrated power stage products here. Infineon's 1- and 2-channel EiceDRIVER gate driver ICs perfectly fit to CoolGaN GIT HEMTs. Achieve an optimum combination of efficiency, power density, and robustness in high-performance power conversion applications. For full details and products click here.	14.05.2023 16:30:00	May	news_2023-05-15_20.jpg	\images\news_2023-05-15_20.jpg	https://www.infineon.com/cms/en/product/power/gan-hemt-gallium-nitride-transistor/?utm_source=bodopower&utm_medium=tech_publications&utm_campaign=202306_glob_en_pss_PSS.P.P.GaN_HV&utm_term=prod_news_HVgan_discr_ips_drivers&utm_content=article_web#!products	infineon.com
Electronic Low-Voltage Drive Module with Multifunctional High-Current Circuit Carrier	Tresky GmbH is part of the ProMuPower project at K...	11366	Product Release	Electronic Low-Voltage Drive Module with Multifunctional High-Current Circuit Carrier	Tresky GmbH is part of the ProMuPower project at Kiel University of Applied Sciences, which focuses on the development of high-performance power modules and the associated manufacturing processes. The power modules are being developed for the generation of sustainable energy and for use in electromobility. The aim of the ProMuPower project at Kiel University of Applied Sciences is to develop a new type of circuit carrier including a flexible manufacturing process. Tresky, as a specialist for sintering technologies as assembly and connection technology for power modules, is part of this project. The flexible manufacturing process is intended to lower the entry barrier for users and increase functionality. The new innovative assembly and connection technology enables large-area, temperature-resistant, low-inductance and temperature-conductive connections of electronic power modules for e-drives. The 48-volt demonstrator developed in the project shows these advantages very clearly. Its field of application is mild hybrid drives in road vehicles, but also drives of industrial trucks and servo drives. Future customers of this solution will be offered not only a component but, if desired, the entire production flow consisting of joining material, pick & place component positioning, joining machine, process specification and validation method. In the ProMuPower project, a special pick & place component positioning is being developed in the form of an innovative production technology, an organic joining material (TIM film) and a joining method (lamination). In this way, multifunctional power substrates with thick copper conductor layers and integrated temperature and current sensors are created. The thermally very effective thermal interface film (TIM film) is electrically isolating and allows thick copper assemblies without thermomechanical stress in the layers. The more robust construction of the new power modules ensures long-lasting and energy-efficient products. This enables a significantly more economical production and an increased lifetime and power density of power modules compared to production with ceramic circuit carriers. The novel process is environmentally friendly, as the circuit carriers are produced by means of special individual assembly and the required conductor track layout is created by stringing together copper function plates, some of which are already equipped with sintered (semiconductor) components. These thick copper conductor plates are created by stamping or laser separation without the need for any chemical processing steps.	11.05.2023 15:30:00	May	news_2023-06-01_19.jpg	\images\news_2023-06-01_19.jpg	https://www.tresky.de/en/	tresky.de
PCIM Europe 2023 Continues on the Road to Success	A wider audience – greater knowledge – even more n...	11355	Event News	PCIM Europe 2023 Continues on the Road to Success	A wider audience – greater knowledge – even more networking: From 9 – 11 May 2023, the PCIM Europe once again gathered the experts of power electronics in Nuremberg, further pushed its meaning as an important exchange platform and thus once again confirmed its relevance for the industry. The exhibition and conference demonstrated that power electronics is an essential topic for technological progress and, as a key technology, makes a major contribution to future-oriented trend topics. These include hot subjects such as electromobility and energy storage. In 2023, the PCIM Europe is again proven to be a relevant industry meeting place and networking platform, which is reflected in the positive feedback and results. The parallel conference once again showed the close connection between industry and science within the PCIM Europe. In 377 top-class presentations on current research and development topics, 895 participants from 36 countries expanded their expertise. This year, the three Special Sessions again focused on particularly relevant industry topics, such as the session on "Power Electronics for E-Mobility". The three keynotes at the beginning of each conference day were also very well attended. At the exhibition, these application areas were focused within the new E-Mobility & Energy Storage Zone and Stage, enabling interested parties to exchange information and ideas with each other. Presentations highlighted current trends and challenges in the value chain in this segment and these were discussed afterwards in more detail in the networking area. Next year, the PCIM Europe will be held around one month later from 11 – 13 June 2024 at the Nuremberg Exhibition Center.	11.05.2023 13:00:00	May	news_2023-06-01_8.jpg	\images\news_2023-06-01_8.jpg	https://pcim.mesago.com/nuernberg/en/press/press-releases/pcim-press-releases/finalreport.html	pcim.com
Interactive Datasheets Put MOSFET Behavior Analysis at Engineers' Fingertips	Nexperia announced a raising of the bar in semicon...	11361	Product Release	Interactive Datasheets Put MOSFET Behavior Analysis at Engineers' Fingertips	Nexperia announced a raising of the bar in semiconductor engineer design support with the release of interactive datasheets to accompany its Power MOSFETs. By manipulating interactive sliders within the datasheets, users can manually adjust the voltage, current, temperature and other conditions for their circuit application and watch how the operating point of a device dynamically responds to these changes. These interactive datasheets effectively offer a type of graphical user interface to a circuit simulator, using Nexperia’s electrothermal models to calculate the operating point of a device. In addition, they allow engineers to visualize immediately the interaction between parameters such as gate voltage, drain current, R<sub>DS(on)</sub> and temperature. Their collective contribution to the device behavior is then displayed dynamically in tables or graphs. As a result, Nexperia’s interactive datasheets can increase productivity by eliminating the time needed for an engineer to perform manual calculations or set up and debug a circuit simulation. The technology powering these datasheets is the same as that used in Nexperia’s successful precision electrothermal MOSFET models, which demonstrate how the behaviour of discrete MOSFETs changes with temperature. The new interactive datasheets are offered in addition to the traditional static datasheets and operate in any standard web browser without the requirement of additional software for device simulation.	10.05.2023 10:30:00	May	news_2023-06-01_14.jpg	\images\news_2023-06-01_14.jpg	https://www.nexperia.com/about/news-events/press-releases/Pioneering-interactive-datasheets-from-Nexperia-put-MOSFET-behavior-analysis-at-engineers--fingertips-.html	nexperia.com
IGBT/SiC Module Gate Drivers with Temperature Readout	Power Integrations introduced the SCALE-iFlex LT ...	11360	Product Release	IGBT/SiC Module Gate Drivers with Temperature Readout	Power Integrations introduced the SCALE-iFlex LT NTC family of IGBT/SiC module gate drivers. The gate drivers target the popular dual, 100 mm x 140 mm style of IGBT modules, such as the Mitsubishi LV100 and the Infineon XHP 2, as well as silicon carbide (SiC) variants thereof up to 2300 V blocking voltage. The SCALE-iFlex LT NTC drivers provide Negative Temperature Coefficient (NTC) data – an isolated temperature measurement of the power module – which enables accurate thermal management of converter systems. This is particularly important for systems with multiple modules arrayed in parallel, ensuring proper current sharing and dramatically enhancing overall system reliability. Based on Power Integrations' SCALE-2 technology, SCALE-iFlex LT gate drivers improve current sharing accuracy and therefore increase the current carrying capability of multiple-paralleled modules by 20 percent, allowing users to increase the semiconductor utilization of their converter stacks. This is possible because the localized control of each 2SMLT0220D MAG (Module Adapted Gate driver) unit ensures precise control and switching, enabling excellent current sharing. Advanced Active Clamping (AAC) is employed to deliver accurate overvoltage protection. To further increase space saving, up to four MAG-driven power modules can be parallel-connected from a single 2SILT1200T Isolated Master Control (IMC) unit, which can also be mounted on a power module due to its compact outline. The gate drivers are fully qualified to IEC 61000-4-x (EMI), IEC-60068-2-x (environmental) and IEC-60068-2-x (mechanical) specifications, and undergo complete type testing – low voltage, high voltage, thermal cycling – shortening designer development time by 12 to 18 months.	09.05.2023 09:30:00	May	news_2023-06-01_13.jpg	\images\news_2023-06-01_13.jpg	https://investors.power.com/news/news-details/2023/Power-Integrations-Unveils-New-SCALE-iFlex-LT-NTC-IGBTSiC-Module-Gate-Drivers-with-Temperature-Readout/default.aspx	power.com
Second Series GaN ICs Deliver Robustness, Ease-of-Use and High Efficiency	Today's 3.3 kW switched-mode power supplies (SMPS)...	11358	Product Release	Second Series GaN ICs Deliver Robustness, Ease-of-Use and High Efficiency	Today's 3.3 kW switched-mode power supplies (SMPS) can achieve power densities of 100 W/inch<sub>3</sub> by utilizing the latest technologies, including superjunction (SJ silicon) and silicon carbide (SiC) power MOSFETs in the totem-pole PFC stage as well as gallium nitride (GaN) power switches for high-voltage DC-DC stage operation. Digital control of the PFC and DC-DC stages is essential for maximum efficiency and robustness, as is the use of optimum gate drive solutions. Infineon Technologies introduces the next generation of the EiceDRIVER product family of dual-channel galvanically isolated gate driver ICs. This product family spans multiple under-voltage lockout (UVLO) variants, isolation levels, and package options to provide a comprehensive solution for various applications. These drivers can be used for server and telecom SMPS, solar inverters and energy storage systems, motor drives and battery-powered applications, EV charging, and high-performance computing. Compared to its predecessor, the EiceDRIVER generation includes DSO 14-pin packages for extended channel-to-channel creepage and features dead-time and shoot-through protection, as well as a faster UVLO start-up time. It is also equipped with robust isolation technology that meets the latest isolation standards (VDE 0884-11, IEC 60747-17). In addition, it comes in highly compact LGA 4x4 mm 2 packages that allow for a space-saving of up to 36 percent in low-voltage applications. One of the most important improvements is the galvanic isolation integrated into the gate driver ICs, which is now certified according to IEC 60747-17. This certification ensures that these products are prepared for 20 years of operation and meet the highest safety standards.	09.05.2023 07:30:00	May	news_2023-06-01_11.jpg	\images\news_2023-06-01_11.jpg	https://camgandevices.com/en/p/cgd-second-series-icegan-ics-deliver-best-in-class-robustness-ease-of-use-and-high-efficiency/	camgandevices.com
Dual-Channel Isolated Gate Driver ICs	Today's 3.3 kW switched-mode power supplies (SMPS)...	11357	Product Release	Dual-Channel Isolated Gate Driver ICs	Today's 3.3 kW switched-mode power supplies (SMPS) can achieve power densities of 100 W/inch<sub>3</sub> by utilizing the latest technologies, including superjunction (SJ silicon) and silicon carbide (SiC) power MOSFETs in the totem-pole PFC stage as well as gallium nitride (GaN) power switches for high-voltage DC-DC stage operation. Digital control of the PFC and DC-DC stages is essential for maximum efficiency and robustness, as is the use of optimum gate drive solutions. Infineon Technologies introduces the next generation of the EiceDRIVER product family of dual-channel galvanically isolated gate driver ICs. This product family spans multiple under-voltage lockout (UVLO) variants, isolation levels, and package options to provide a comprehensive solution for various applications. These drivers can be used for server and telecom SMPS, solar inverters and energy storage systems, motor drives and battery-powered applications, EV charging, and high-performance computing. Compared to its predecessor, the EiceDRIVER generation includes DSO 14-pin packages for extended channel-to-channel creepage and features dead-time and shoot-through protection, as well as a faster UVLO start-up time. It is also equipped with robust isolation technology that meets the latest isolation standards (VDE 0884-11, IEC 60747-17). In addition, it comes in highly compact LGA 4x4 mm 2 packages that allow for a space-saving of up to 36 percent in low-voltage applications. One of the most important improvements is the galvanic isolation integrated into the gate driver ICs, which is now certified according to IEC 60747-17. This certification ensures that these products are prepared for 20 years of operation and meet the highest safety standards.	09.05.2023 06:30:00	May	news_2023-06-01_10.jpg	\images\news_2023-06-01_10.jpg	https://www.infineon.com/cms/en/about-infineon/press/market-news/2023/INFPSS202305-107.html	infineon.com
Launching into High-Power Markets with SiC Modules	Navitas Semiconductor announces their expanded por...	11364	Product Release	Launching into High-Power Markets with SiC Modules	Navitas Semiconductor announces their expanded portfolio into higher power markets with their silicon carbide (SiC) power products in SiCPAK modules and bare die. Target applications cover centralized and string solar inverters, energy storage systems (ESS), industrial motion, electric vehicle (EV) on-board chargers, EV roadside fast chargers, wind energy, UPS, bi-directional microgrids, DC-DC converters, and solid-state circuit breakers. Ranging from 650 V to 6,500 V, Navitas has the widest range of SiC technology. From an original line-up of discrete packages – from 8×8 mm surface-mount QFNs to through-hole TO-247s – the GeneSiC SiCPAK is an initial, direct entry point into higher-power applications. A comprehensive power-module roadmap, with high-voltage SiC MOSFETs and MPS diodes, GaN power ICs, high-speed digital isolators and low-voltage silicon control ICs is being mapped out. Dr. Ranbir Singh, Navitas EVP for SiC noted, "With a complete portfolio of leading-edge power, control and isolation technology, Navitas will enable customers to accelerate the transition from fossil fuels, and legacy silicon power products to new, renewable energy sources and next-generation semiconductors, with more powerful, more efficient, faster-charging systems." SiCPAK modules employ 'press-fit' technology to offer compact form factors for power circuits and deliver cost-effective, power-dense solutions to end users. The modules are built upon GeneSiC die that have already made a mark in terms of superior performance, reliability, and ruggedness. Examples include a SiCPAK half-bridge module, rated at 6 mOhm, 1,200 V with industry-leading trench-assisted planar-gate SiC MOSFET technology. Multiple configurations of SiC MOSFETs and MPS diodes will be available to create application-specific modules for superior system performance. The initial release will include 1,200 V-rated half-bridge modules in 6, 12, 20, and 30mOhm ratings.	08.05.2023 13:30:00	May	news_2023-06-01_17.jpg	\images\news_2023-06-01_17.jpg	https://navitassemi.com/navitas-launches-into-high-power-markets-with-genesic-sicpak-modules-and-accelerates-bare-die-sales/	navitassemi.com
Mass Production of 650V GaN HEMTs Started	ROHM has started with the mass production of 650V ...	11352	Industry News	Mass Production of 650V GaN HEMTs Started	ROHM has started with the mass production of 650V GaN (Gallium Nitride) HEMTs optimized for a wide range of power supply systems applications. These products are jointly developed with Ancora Semiconductors, an affiliate of Delta Electronics, that develops GaN devices. Improving the efficiency of power supplies and motors, which account for most of the world's electricity consumption, has become a significant hurdle to achieving a decarbonized society. The adoption of new materials such as GaN and SiC are key to improving the efficiency of power supplies. After initiating mass production of 150V GaN HEMTs – featuring a gate breakdown voltage of 8V in 2022 – in March 2023 ROHM established control IC technology for maximizing GaN performance. This time, ROHM developed 650V GaN HEMTs featuring market-leading performance that contributes to higher efficiency and smaller size in a wider range of power supply systems. The GNP1070TC-Z and GNP1150TCA-Z deliver performance in terms of R<sub>DS(ON)</sub> × C<sub>iss</sub> / R<sub>DS(ON)</sub> × C<sub>oss</sub>, a figure of merit for GaN HEMTs, translating to higher efficiency in power supply systems. At the same time, a built-in ESD protection element improves electrostatic breakdown resistance up to 3.5kV, leading to higher application reliability. GaN HEMTs' high-speed switching characteristics also contribute to greater miniaturization of peripheral components.	08.05.2023 10:00:00	May	news_2023-06-01_5.jpg	\images\news_2023-06-01_5.jpg	https://www.rohm.com/news-detail?news-title=2023-05-08_news_gan&defaultGroupId=false	rohm.com
Simulation Model of 1200 V GaN-on-Sapphire Device Released	Transphorm announced availability of its 1200 V FE...	11359	Product Release	Simulation Model of 1200 V GaN-on-Sapphire Device Released	Transphorm announced availability of its 1200 V FET simulation model and preliminary datasheet. The TP120H070WS FET is the only 1200 V GaN-on-Sapphire power semiconductor introduced to date, making its model the first of its kind. Its release indicates Transphorm's ability to support future automotive power systems as well as three-phase power systems typically used in the broad industrial, datacom, and renewables markets. These applications will benefit from the 1200 V GaN device's higher power density and reliability along with equal or better performance at more reasonable cost points versus alternative technologies. Transphorm recently validated the GaN device's higher performance ability in a 5 kW 900 V buck converter switching at 100 kHz. The 1200 V GaN device achieved 98.7% efficiency, exceeding that of a similarly rated production SiC MOSFET. The innovative 1200 V technology also underscores Transphorm's leadership in GaN power conversion. Vertical integration, epitaxy ownership, and patented process paired with decades of engineering expertise enable the company to bring to market the highest performing GaN device portfolio with four additional major differentiators: Manufacturability, Drivability, Designability, and Reliability. Transphorm's 1200 V technology is anchored in proven process and mature technology, satisfying customer confidence requirements. The GaN-on-Sapphire process is in volume production today in the LED market. Additionally, the 1200 V technology leverages the fundamentally superior, normally-off GaN platform used in Transphorm's current device portfolio.	08.05.2023 08:30:00	May	news_2023-06-01_12.png	\images\news_2023-06-01_12.png	https://www.transphormusa.com/en/news/1200vgan_devicemodel/	transphormusa.com
Wireless Power Transmitter IC for Charging Applications up to 50 W	Infineon Technologies expands its portfolio of wir...	11339	Product Release	Wireless Power Transmitter IC for Charging Applications up to 50 W	Infineon Technologies expands its portfolio of wireless charging (WLC) controller ICs, offering a highly integrated, easy-to-design, and cost-effective solution for applications requiring higher wireless power transfer. These include industrial applications, healthcare equipment, robotics and drones, vacuum cleaners, power tools, docking stations, and smartphone chargers supporting Qi Extended Power Profile (EPP). The WLC1150 transmitter is designed to meet the critical requirements of such applications by providing high efficiency, flexible thermal management options, low electromagnetic interference (EMI), integrated adaptive foreign object detection (FOD), inverter control, and several other features. The WLC1150 uses multiple methods to tune the adaptive FOD, including Q-factor, resonant frequency and power. The transmitter supports 50 W wireless power transfer using a high-power proprietary charging protocol and a wide input voltage range of 4.5 to 24 V. The integrated fan buck controller enables thermal management by cooling the interface surface during high-power delivery. It also includes integrated gate drivers for the inverter, which is controlled by frequency, duty cycle, and variable voltage. It also integrates a USB type-C power delivery (PD) controller that supports the latest version of USB-PD 3.1 with programmable power supply (PPS) mode. The WLC1150 complies with the WPC Qi 1.3 with EPP, basic power profile (BPP), and proprietary power delivery extension (PPDE). It supports systems with input power supplied from either USB PD/PPS or fixed input from a DC power supply. With either input configuration, the transmitter does not require a front-end DC-DC converter. This helps to significantly improve system efficiency.	04.05.2023 08:30:00	May	news_2023-05-15_12.jpg	\images\news_2023-05-15_12.jpg	https://www.infineon.com/cms/en/about-infineon/press/market-news/2023/INFPSS202305-101.html	infineon.com
Battery-Protection IC Limits External Components	GLF Integrated Power introduces an I<sub>Q</sub>Sm...	11346	Product Release	Battery-Protection IC Limits External Components	GLF Integrated Power introduces an I<sub>Q</sub>SmartTM battery-protection IC family, perfect for BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) wireless earphones, hearing aids, wearables and other small, thin batterypowered devices. Housed in a tiny (0.97 mm x 0.97 mm x 0.55 mm) chip-scale package, the GLF73610 product family is a lithium-ion/polymer battery-protection ICs with models for 4.2V, 4.35V, 4.4V and 4.45V lithium battery cells. I<sub>Q</sub>Smart load switch topology, requiring minimal external components, virtually eliminates deep discharge of the battery during product shipment, storage and stand-by. The GLF73610 IC's "Shipping Mode" feature (SM pin) is designed to maintain battery capacity and provide discharge protection for non-removable, pre-charged batteries over long delivery periods. The IC's "Zero Volt" feature allows even a deeply discharged battery to be recharged. Additionally, the GLF73610's selflock feature prevents battery leakage during manufacturing. The GLF73610 IQSmart IC's accurate overcharge/overdischarge voltage-protection features ensure that rechargeable batteries operate under safe conditions. When a battery is charged past the overvoltage detection level, the GLF73610's charging switch opens at a preset delay time. The short circuit delay time also prevents false triggers that might open the switch. If battery voltage decreases below its overdischarge level, the switch cuts off the battery's power rail, resulting in ultra-low battery consumption. And when the load current reaches the short-circuit protection level, the IC switches and remains off to avoid potential system damage.	03.05.2023 15:30:00	May	news_2023-05-15_19.jpg	\images\news_2023-05-15_19.jpg	https://glfipower.com/news/glf-s-iqsmart-battery-protection-ic-is-industry-s-smallest	glfipower.com
Steve Sanghi Shares His Personal and Business Journey	Renowned semiconductor industry leader, Steve Sang...	11356	People	Steve Sanghi Shares His Personal and Business Journey	Renowned semiconductor industry leader, Steve Sanghi, has released his long-awaited book, "Up and to the Right: My Personal and Business Journey Building the Microchip Technology Juggernaut". Sanghi led Microchip Technology for over three decades, transforming the company from a failing enterprise to a market leader with a market capitalization of $43 billion. In this book, Sanghi shares his personal journey from growing up in small towns in Northern India to building a successful career in the United States. The book also provides insights into the transformation of Microchip Technology from a struggling company on the verge of bankruptcy in 1990, to a leading semiconductor supplier to industries such as industrial, automotive, data centers, communications, consumer, aerospace, and defense. "Up and to the Right" chronicles the conscious design and implementation of Microchip's Aggregate System, which significantly accelerated the company's rate of improvement. The book also delves into Microchip's strategic planning process and its acquisition strategy, which helped scale the company 10X. Readers will find valuable insights into building a successful enterprise and the necessary steps to achieve success. "This book is not only about Microchip's success story but also about the importance of building a strong organizational culture and creating a sense of purpose and shared values among employees," said Sanghi. "It is my hope that the lessons learned from Microchip's journey will inspire other business leaders and aspiring entrepreneurs."	03.05.2023 14:00:00	May	news_2023-06-01_9.jpg	\images\news_2023-06-01_9.jpg	https://www.stevesanghi.com/index.html	stevesanghi.com
EMC 'Book of Knowledge'	The 'EMC Book of Knowledge' subtitled 'Practical T...	11336	Industry News	EMC 'Book of Knowledge'	The 'EMC Book of Knowledge' subtitled 'Practical Tips for the User' is written by Steve Roberts, RECOM's Innovation Manager and Josefine Lametschwandler, RECOM's EMC Engineering Team Leader. The book follows on from two very popular Books of Knowledge on the subjects of DC/DC and AC/DC converters. It will be valuable for anyone involved in the application or design of power converters and also for those wishing to get a wider understanding of EMC for any product or application. The Books of Knowledge are written in an easily accessible, witty and conversational style by experts in the subject and are wide-ranging in content. The EMC Book of Knowledge starts with the basics of electric and magnetic fields, how they originate, and how they propagate in practical circuits. Then, analysis and modelling of components that affect EMC are discussed, along with transmission lines, coupling effects, and techniques for noise reduction. PCB layout and filter design are covered for minimum EMI, along with a section dedicated to EMC standards and their applicability, classes, and levels. Power factor correction is discussed in its own chapter and the book ends with a useful guide to EMC measurement techniques and test equipment. A glossary of terms provides an extensive, useful reference for readers.	03.05.2023 14:00:00	May	news_2023-05-15_9.jpg	\images\news_2023-05-15_9.jpg	https://recom-power.com/en/company/newsroom/news/rec-n-new--emc-book-of-knowledge-266.html?3	recom-power.com
600V Super Junction MOSFETs Family	Alpha and Omega Semiconductor announced the releas...	11343	Product Release	600V Super Junction MOSFETs Family	Alpha and Omega Semiconductor announced the release of 600V aMOS7 Super Junction MOSFETs Family. aMOS7 is AOS' next generation high voltage MOSFET, designed to meet the high efficiency and high-density needs of servers, workstations, telecom rectifiers, solar Inverters, EV charging, motor drives and industrial power applications. Today's Server power supply requires Titanium efficiency, which translates to more than 98.5% peak efficiency on both PFC and LLC stages. Active-Bridges and Bridgeless designs are easy-to-implement solutions; however, switching and driving losses, especially at light load, are still the main problems designers face. Existing technologies limited by large cell pitches and charges could hardly meet such requirements. Next-gen SJ technologies with reduced charge but also enough robustness is in demand. Low Qrr and Trr for LLC and PSFB applications are also a must during transient and abnormal situations. AOS aMOS7 High Voltage SJ MOSFET is the best answer for above needs. For Solar applications, low ohmic SMD devices are becoming the new standards, aiming for reduced form factors through utilizing 3D mechanical and thermal designs. aMOS7 provides a wide Rdson granularity and SMD package choices, such as DFN, TOLL, and Top-cooling variants. For low Fsw applications such as Solid-State Relays or Active Bridges, FETs must meet specific SOA requirements to sustain surge and in-rush currents. aMOS7 ensures low Rdson's temperature coefficient and ruggedness for transient voltage and current overstresses. The first product released – AOK050V60A7 is a 600V 50mOhm aMOS7 low ohmic device with the industry-standard TO-247 package tailored for today's high-power AC/DC, DC/DC, and Solar Inverter stages.	02.05.2023 12:30:00	May	news_2023-05-15_16.jpg	\images\news_2023-05-15_16.jpg	https://aosmd.com/sites/default/files/2023-05/AOS_050V60A7_PR_1.pdf	aosmd.com
EV Test Specialist Relies on Power Analyzer to Provide In Depth Analysis	The manufacturers of electric vehicles (EVs) are c...	11334	Industry News	EV Test Specialist Relies on Power Analyzer to Provide In Depth Analysis	The manufacturers of electric vehicles (EVs) are constantly pushing the boundaries of performance. Whether in racing cars or the everyday vehicles that consumers rely on, EV technology needs to demonstrate high efficiency, maximum range between charges, reliability and high dynamic performance. By showing that EVs can offer the same advantages and specification to drivers that conventional vehicles can, manufacturers can secure the future of a technology that is a major building block of a more sustainable society. To instil confidence in consumers, manufacturers need the assistance of specialist companies who can help them test and refine the designs of electric motors, drivetrains, batteries and control systems. To meet the demands of its testing regime, Intertek needs measurement solutions that can achieve three requirements. The solution needs to be able to measure motors rotating at very high speeds; be easy to use and so ensure maximum productivity for testing staff; and allow rapid integration with Intertek's LabVIEW test platform. The solution chosen by Intertek is the Yokogawa WT5000 Precision Power Analyzer. Its high resolution, 10.1" display enables split screen viewing of up to eighteen waveforms and can display up to 12 pages of various measurement parameters, making it ideal for efficiency tests of inverter-driven motors and electric vehicles. Intertek uses its WT5000 to achieve traceable measurement of high-speed power signals. Particular needs include the measurement of high-speed motors rotating at up to 27,000rpm, enabled by the unit's maximum sampling rate of 10 MS/s. Intertek's WT5000 units also perform high-frequency harmonic analysis up to the 500th order, providing side-by-side comparison of harmonics from two different input sources.	02.05.2023 12:00:00	May	news_2023-05-15_7.jpg	\images\news_2023-05-15_7.jpg	https://www.yokogawa.com/news/	yokogawa.com
SMD Resettable PPTCs Series Created for High-Voltage Applications	Littelfuse announced the release of the 3425L Seri...	11342	Product Release	SMD Resettable PPTCs Series Created for High-Voltage Applications	Littelfuse announced the release of the 3425L Series SMD resettable PPTCs (Polymeric Positive Temperature Coefficient) overcurrent circuit protection devices. The latest 3425L Series SMD PPTCs is an extension of the Littelfuse PolySwitch family of resettable overcurrent protection devices, which provides resettable, high-voltage overcurrent protection in a compact, surface-mounted 8763 mm (3425 mils) size. The 3425L series is ideal for use in many applications, including consumer electronics, such as power tools and televisions, computing equipment and servers, industrial robotics, and data center and telecom equipment. "Adding the 3425L Series to the PolySwitch product line delivers another clear performance advantage for electronics designers and their latest innovations," said Stephen Li, a Global Product Manager at Littelfuse. "These new surface-mounted PPTC devices offer resettable high-voltage overcurrent protection, thereby reducing product warranty, service, and repair costs."	02.05.2023 11:30:00	May	news_2023-05-15_15.jpg	\images\news_2023-05-15_15.jpg	https://www.littelfuse.com/about-us/news/news-releases/2023/littelfuse-adds-3425l-series-sdm-resettable-pptcs-series.aspx	littelfuse.com
DC Energy Meter Provides kWh-Based Charging Experience	LEM used PCIM 2023 to give the global e-mobility m...	11341	Product Release	DC Energy Meter Provides kWh-Based Charging Experience	LEM used PCIM 2023 to give the global e-mobility market advance notice of its DC energy meter for DC wallbox chargers of electric vehicles (EVs). Offering compliance to all the latest metrology regulations, the DCBM 100 energy meter will be introduced to the EU market in Q3 this year. With its powerful bi-directional energy metering enabling V2G, the DCBM 100 DC energy meter is designed to ensure full transparency and enable end-users to have confidence in the fairness of their kWh-based charging experience. The DCBM 100 has been developed specifically for 11kW to 30kW DC wallbox applications, delivering Class B accuracy and 1000V DC and 80A rating in temperatures from -40°C to +80°C. Charging cables can be directly connected to the new meter. Also, the DCBM 100 provides in real time additional data (voltage, current, power, temperature) that will be essential to developing the kinds of predictive maintenance tools needed to minimise EV charger downtime. As part of LEM's larger family of direct current billing meters, the DCBM 100 also ensures easy software integration and secure data handling using the latest Open Charge Metering Format (OCMF).	02.05.2023 10:30:00	May	news_2023-05-15_14.jpg	\images\news_2023-05-15_14.jpg	https://www.lem.com/en	lem.com
Reference Design Uses Controller Optimized to Drive GaN FETs	EPC announces the availability of the EPC9158, a d...	11340	Product Release	Reference Design Uses Controller Optimized to Drive GaN FETs	EPC announces the availability of the EPC9158, a dual output synchronous buck converter reference design board operating at 500 kHz switching frequency that converts an input voltage of 48 V - 54 V to a regulated 12 V output and delivers up to 25 A per phase or 50 A total continuous current. The combination of the new Analog LTC7890 synchronous GaN buck controller with ultra-efficient GaN FETs from EPC enables a highly efficient solution in a small footprint for high power density applications. The solution achieves 96.5% efficient at 48 V to 12 V and 50 A continuous current. The high-power density makes this solution ideal for computing, industrial, consumer, and telecom power systems requiring small size and high efficiency. eGaN FETs provide the fast switching, high efficiency and small size that can meet the stringent power density requirements of these leading-edge applications. The efficiency of the EPC9158 is greater than 96.5 % for 12 V output and 48 V input. In addition to light load operating mode and adjustable dead time, the board offers UVLO, Over-current protection, and power good output. Alex Lidow, CEO of EPC commented, "GaN FETs are required to achieve the maxim power density for DC-DC converters. We are delighted to work with Analog Devices to combine the benefits of their advanced controllers with the performance of GaN to provide customers with the highest power density and low component count solution that increases the efficiency, increases power density, and reduces system cost"	02.05.2023 09:30:00	May	news_2023-05-15_13.jpg	\images\news_2023-05-15_13.jpg	https://epc-co.com/epc/events-and-news/news/artmid/1627/articleid/3120/highest-power-density-for-regulated-dc-dc-converters-achieved-using-epc-gan-fets-and-analog-devices-controller	epc-co.com
Groundbreaking for Plant in Dresden	Infineon Technologies has broken ground for a plan...	11328	Industry News	Groundbreaking for Plant in Dresden	Infineon Technologies has broken ground for a plant in Dresden together with political leaders from Brussels, Berlin and Saxony. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, German Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Saxony's Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer and Dresden's Mayor Dirk Hilbert symbolically launched construction work together with Infineon CEO Jochen Hanebeck. With an investment volume of five billion euros, the new plant is the largest single investment in Infineon's history. "With this groundbreaking, Infineon is launching an important contribution to the green and digital transformation of our society," said Hanebeck. "Global semiconductor demand will grow strongly and persistently in view of the high demand for renewable energies, data centers and electromobility. Our new plant will serve our customers' demands in the second half of the decade. Together, we are driving decarbonization and digitalization." In addition, the investment by Infineon strengthens the manufacturing basis for the semiconductors that drive decarbonization and digitalization. Analog/mixed-signal components are used in power supply systems, for example in energy-efficient charging systems, small automotive motor control units, in data centers and in applications for the Internet of Things (IoT). The interaction of power semiconductors and analog/mixed-signal components makes it possible to create particularly energy-efficient and intelligent system solutions. Expansion of production capacities at the existing Dresden site will let Infineon complete the project quickly and will also generate considerable effects of scale. Manufacturing activities are planned to begin in fall 2026. The expansion will create approximately 1,000 highly qualified jobs. Preparatory measures are currently taking place at the site of the new plant; the start of shell construction is planned for fall 2023.	02.05.2023 06:00:00	May	news_2023-05-15_1.jpg	\images\news_2023-05-15_1.jpg	https://www.infineon.com/cms/en/about-infineon/press/press-releases/2023/INFXX202305-098.html	infineon.com
Metal Plate Shunt Resistor for Double-Sided Cooled Power Modules	Conventional metal plate shunt resistors reduce th...	11344	Product Release	Metal Plate Shunt Resistor for Double-Sided Cooled Power Modules	Conventional metal plate shunt resistors reduce the cooling efficiency of power devices due to their relatively high profile. But decreasing height has proven difficult, as it is necessary to prototype and evaluate a variety of welding materials in different configurations. ROHM is able to take advantage of its strengths in manufacturing and design to create small-lot prototypes in a range of welding materials and patterns. This flexible development capability tailored to market needs makes it possible to develop the thinnest power shunt resistors on the market. The PSR350 utilizes ROHM's vertically integrated production system together with material and process optimization to achieve a thickness of just 0.03inch (0.85mm), about half that of conventional products in the 12W class. The same technology is used to develop the smallest size (0.25inch × 0.25inch / 6.4mm × 6.4mm) 15W rated shunt resistor in the industry (PSR330). This decreases size by about 65% compared to conventional products in the same class, helping to reduce mounting area in a wide range of high power applications. At the same time, the PSR100 will be available in a 0.2mΩ model that extends the lower limit from the existing 0.3mΩ to enable detection of even higher currents. Going forward, ROHM will continue to contribute to the miniaturization and energy saving of high-power applications by improving the performance of its broad family of metal plate shunt resistors.	27.04.2023 13:30:00	Apr	news_2023-05-15_17.jpg	\images\news_2023-05-15_17.jpg	https://www.rohm.com/news-detail?news-title=2023-04-27_news_resistor&defaultGroupId=false	rohm.com
Awarded Top EMEA Distributor for Second Successive Year	Avnet Abacus has been recognised by TE Connectivit...	11335	Industry News	Awarded Top EMEA Distributor for Second Successive Year	Avnet Abacus has been recognised by TE Connectivity (TE) as its best performing distributor for the second year running. Rudy Van Parijs, president of Avnet Abacus, was recently presented with the award at an event in Harrisburg (PA), US, by Jennifer Diener, senior vice president and general manager of TE Connectivity's Channel Business Unit. The award presented to Avnet Abacus acknowledges the hard work and unwavering commitment that the team has shown to TE throughout the EMEA region, further cementing the strong partnership between the two companies.Through this strategic partnership, Avnet Abacus is able to provide customers with access to the latest connectivity and sensor solutions from TE, including solid-state lighting, industrial connectivity, and automation control. Customers benefit from a broad array of key industry sectors, along with unrivalled supply chain and logistics support. This ensures that customers receive high-quality products and exceptional service from Avnet Abacus, making them a reliable and trusted source for their technology needs. "This honour underlines the dedication of all our staff across the EMEA region," said Avnet Abacus' Rudy Van Parijs. "It is a testament to what our partnership with TE is achieving and shows customers that Avnet is a reliable and trusted source for its products."	27.04.2023 13:00:00	Apr	news_2023-05-15_8.jpg	\images\news_2023-05-15_8.jpg	https://www.avnet.com/shop/us/m/te-connectivity/	avnet.com
FETs Pin-to-Pin Compatible With e-mode Devices	Transphorm announced the availability of six (6) s...	11338	Product Release	FETs Pin-to-Pin Compatible With e-mode Devices	Transphorm announced the availability of six (6) surface mount devices (SMDs) available in Industry Standard PQFN 5×6 and 8×8 packages. These SMDs deliver the reliability and performance advantages offered by Transphorm's patented SuperGaN d-mode two-switch normally-off platform in the package configurations typically used by competitive e-mode GaN devices. As a result, these six devices can easily serve as a first design source or as pin-to-pin drop-in replacements and/or secondary sources for e-mode GaN solutions. For power systems that require additional thermal performance from the SuperGaN platform, Transphorm also offers SMDs in optimized Performance packages. All Transphorm devices offer easy designability and drivability regardless of packaging given the d-mode configuration's use of a low-voltage Silicon MOSFET paired with the GaN HEMT. This platform configuration also allows for the use of standard, off-the-shelf controllers and/or drivers adding to the Transphorm portfolio's superior drivability and designability. Replacing e-mode devices with SuperGaN d-mode FETs has proven to deliver higher performance and lower operating temperature through lower conduction losses, resulting in longer lifetime reliability. This is due to the fundamental intrinsic superiority of the d-mode GaN normally-off device vs. the e-mode GaN normally-off device. One example of such validation can be found in a recent head-to-head comparison wherein 50 mΩ e-mode was replaced by 72 mΩ SuperGaN technology in a 280 W gaming laptop charger: https://bit.ly/diraztbISP.	27.04.2023 07:30:00	Apr	news_2023-05-15_11.png	\images\news_2023-05-15_11.png	https://www.transphormusa.com/en/news/supergan_industry_standard_smds/	transphormusa.com
Investment in Semiconductor Business for Electromobility	Bosch is expanding its semiconductor business with...	11331	Industry News	Investment in Semiconductor Business for Electromobility	Bosch is expanding its semiconductor business with silicon carbide chips. The technology company plans to acquire assets of the U.S. chipmaker TSI Semiconductors, based in Roseville, California. With a workforce of 250, the company is a foundry for application-specific integrated circuits, or ASICs. Currently, it mainly develops and produces large volumes of chips on 200-millimeter silicon wafers for applications in the mobility, telecommunications, energy, and life sciences industries. Over the next years, Bosch intends to invest more than 1.5 billion USD in the Roseville site and convert the TSI Semiconductors manufacturing facilities to state-of-the-art processes. Starting in 2026, the first chips will be produced on 200-millimeter wafers based on the innovative material silicon carbide (SiC). The new location in Roseville will reinforce Bosch's international semiconductor manufacturing network. Starting in 2026, following a retooling phase, first SiC chips will be produced on 200-millimeter wafers in a facility offering roughly 10,000 square meters of clean-room space. At an early stage, Bosch invested in the development and production of SiC chips. Since 2021, it has been using its own proprietary, highly complex processes to mass-produce them at its Reutlingen location near Stuttgart. In the future, Reutlingen will also produce them on 200-millimeters wafers. By the end of 2025, the company will have extended its clean-room space in Reutlingen from roughly 35,000 to more than 44,000 square meters. "SiC chips are a key component for electrified mobility. By extending our semiconductor operations internationally, we are strengthening our local presence in an important electric vehicle market," says Dr. Markus Heyn, member of the Bosch board of management and chairman of the Mobility Solutions business sector.	26.04.2023 09:00:00	Apr	news_2023-05-15_4.jpg	\images\news_2023-05-15_4.jpg	https://us.bosch-press.com/pressportal/us/en/press-release-20224.html	bosch-press.com
Partnership for True Multiple Sourcing	Semikron Danfoss and the Kyoto-based company ROHM ...	11317	Industry News	Partnership for True Multiple Sourcing	Semikron Danfoss and the Kyoto-based company ROHM Semiconductor have been collaborating for more than ten years with regards to the implementation of silicon carbide (SiC) inside power modules. Recently, Semikron Danfoss added ROHM's 1200V RGA IGBT to its low power module offering. In doing so, both companies show that they remain committed to serving worldwide motor drive customers' needs. The worldwide growth in electrification technologies has created unprecedented demand for power modules. Often, it is the chip supply that limits power module availability. Despite ongoing investments in production capacity by the chip manufacturers, the supply situation remains tight. It is against this backdrop that ROHM has introduced the 1200V RGA IGBT, targeted as an alternative to the latest Generation 7 IGBT devices in industrial applications. ROHM is now expanding their bare die offering to Semikron Danfoss, positioning themselves as an advanced alternative to traditional chip suppliers. Semikron Danfoss can offer the 1200V RGA IGBT in a full range of nominal current classes from 10A to 150A. This range, combined with the suitability of the RGA chip in motor drive applications, means that the MiniSKiiP family is the ideal choice for module implementation. The baseplate-less, spring-contact MiniSKiiP is already deeply embedded in the worldwide motor drive market and always equipped with the latest generation IGBTs. Therefore, it is important for this product to have an alternative IGBT source to diversify the supply chain. The uniform-height MiniSKiiP housing family is also offered on the market as a multiple source package, making an alternative IGBT a valuable option for manufacturers.	25.04.2023 14:00:00	Apr	news_2023-05-01_9.jpg	\images\news_2023-05-01_9.jpg	https://www.rohm.com/news-detail?news-title=2023-04-25_news_semikron&defaultGroupId=false	rohm.com
3 Phase High Power AC-DC HCA Series	COSEL announced the launch of the HCA3500TF, a 3-p...	11324	Product Release	3 Phase High Power AC-DC HCA Series	COSEL announced the launch of the HCA3500TF, a 3-phase / 3-wire 3500W AC/DC enclosed power supply, design optimized for industrial equipment such as high-frequency amplifiers, laser processing machines and robotics. Addressing worldwide applications and 3-Phase Delta or 3-Phase Star networks, the HCA3500TF input voltage covers a wide operating range of 180VAC to 528VAC. Using the latest energy optimized, digitally controlled switching topology and Wide Band Bap (WBG) semiconductors, the power supply offers an impressive efficiency figure of up to 94% at 400VAC. The HCA3500TF is available in two output voltages, 48VDC and 65VDC, these being adjustable in a range of +15 / -50% using the Trim function. The compact, low profile design comes in at 65mm complete with cover (1.5U) and includes an aluminum plate assisting conduction cooling to the dissipating element e.g., a cold wall or water cooled baseplate. For higher power applications the HCA3500TF can be connected in parallel up to 10 units and to deliver up to 31.5kW.	25.04.2023 12:30:00	Apr	news_2023-05-01_17.jpg	\images\news_2023-05-01_17.jpg	https://www.coseleurope.eu/news-item-1521-cosel-releases-new-family-of-3-phase-high-power-ac-dc	coseleurope.eu
10th Anniversary of Presence in Bulgaria	Electrical measurement technology specialist LEM i...	11333	Industry News	10th Anniversary of Presence in Bulgaria	Electrical measurement technology specialist LEM is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Bulgaria operations with the opening of a green certified office in the city center of Sofia. The 1000 sq. m site has capacity for up to 65 people, with the majority to be employed in R&D, particularly in software development. In the last decade, LEM Bulgaria has built up a team of 440 employees, most of whom will remain at LEM's existing production plant. In this facility now more space will be created in order to enlarge the operations. In addition to the existing lines for automation and energy distribution products, new equipment will be added for the manufacturing of automotive products. Sustainability was essential for choosing the new office location, called 'Business Garden Office X'. The facility has already won a 'Building of the year' award for its green credentials, as well as its design and functionality, its contribution to society and the urban environment, and its architecture and construction quality. LEM Bulgaria is representing a vital part of LEM's success over the past 10 years and has increased the worldwide production capacity significantly over that period, reaching production output of one million pieces per month. A substantial percentage of global LEM sales can be attributed to 30 different product families manufactured in Bulgaria, enabling mainly European customers to accelerate their transition to a sustainable future. Sofia is LEM's 2nd biggest product site after China, other production sites are in Switzerland and an additional plant in Malaysia is under construction.	25.04.2023 11:00:00	Apr	news_2023-05-15_6.jpg	\images\news_2023-05-15_6.jpg	https://www.lem.com/en	lem.com
Agreement Covers Complete Portfolio of Wide Band-Gap Semiconductors	The worldwide agreement will see Mouser stock Navi...	11330	Industry News	Agreement Covers Complete Portfolio of Wide Band-Gap Semiconductors	The worldwide agreement will see Mouser stock Navitas GanFast and GeneSiC wide band-gap (WBG) semiconductor technologies. GaNFast power ICs integrate gallium nitride (GaN) power and drive, with control, sensing, and protection to enable faster charging, higher power density, and greater energy savings. Complementary GeneSiC power devices are optimized high-power, high-voltage, and high-reliability silicon carbide (SiC) solutions. Focus markets include mobile, consumer, data center, EV, solar, wind, smart grid, and industrial. "The pressure on designers and system architects to improve application performance while minimizing size and driving down energy use is creating a rapidly growing global demand for efficient and integrated WBG semiconductors," says David Carroll, Senior VP Worldwide Sales at Navitas. "Mouser's global reach means this agreement will give electronic design engineers and buyers improved access to the advanced Navitas technologies that are playing a key role in addressing this demand and meeting the needs of a market that is potentially worth $22 billion a year." "Mouser is pleased to add this strong industry leader to our line card, and to deliver these innovative power devices to our customers," said Kristin Schuetter, Mouser's Vice President of Supplier Management. "Design engineers now have easy access to Navitas' advanced components, backed by Mouser's unsurpassed customer service and best-in-class logistics. We're looking forward to a very successful partnership."	25.04.2023 08:00:00	Apr	news_2023-05-15_3.jpg	\images\news_2023-05-15_3.jpg	https://navitassemi.com/navitas-agreement-with-mouser-electronics-covers-complete-portfolio-of-wide-band-gap-semiconductors/	navitassemi.com
The 2023 Symposium on VLSI Technology & Circuits	For the 43rd consecutive year delivering a unique ...	11329	Event News	The 2023 Symposium on VLSI Technology & Circuits	For the 43rd consecutive year delivering a unique convergence of microelectronics technology and circuits in one venue, Symposium on VLSI Technology & Circuits will resume as an in-person event in Kyoto, Japan on June 11–16, 2023. The six-day event will take place at the Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto to showcase the theme of "Rebooting Technology and Circuits for a Sustainable Future." The Symposium will feature advanced VLSI technology developments, innovative circuit designs, and the applications they enable, such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, IoT, wearable/implantable biomedical devices, big data, cloud/edge computing, and augmented/virtual reality (AR/VR). The weeklong Symposium is the premier global venue that promotes synergies between technologists and designers on today's applications and future breakthroughs. In addition to the technical presentations, the Symposium program will feature a demonstration session, joint focus sessions, evening panels, short courses, workshops, and a special forum.	25.04.2023 07:00:00	Apr	news_2023-05-15_2.jpg	\images\news_2023-05-15_2.jpg	http://www.vlsisymposium.org	vlsisymposium.org
HVIGBT Module for Inverter Systems	Mitsubishi Electric announced that it will begin s...	11337	Product Release	HVIGBT Module for Inverter Systems	Mitsubishi Electric announced that it will begin shipping samples of an HV100 dual-type X-Series high-voltage insulated gate bipolar transistor (HVIGBT) module on May 31, offering superior power, efficiency and reliability in inverter systems for large industrial equipment such as railways and electric power systems. The dual-type module, which achieves 4.5kV withstand voltage and 10.2kVrms dielectric strength, is rated at 450A, which is believed to be unmatched among 4.5kV silicon HVIGBT modules (Compared to Si IGBT modules with dual-type HV100 packages achieving 4.5kV withstand voltage and 10.2kVrms insulation voltage, according to Mitsubishi Electric's own research as of April 25, 2023). The product will be exhibited at major trade shows, including Power Conversion Intelligent Motion (PCIM) Europe 2023 in Nuremberg, Germany from May 9 to 11. Power semiconductors are increasingly being utilized to efficiently convert electric power in order to lower the carbon footprint of global society, particularly in heavy industry, where these devices are used in power-conversion equipment such as inverters in railway traction systems and for DC power transmission. In response to the growing demand for devices offering high output, high efficiency and wide ranging output capacity, Mitsubishi Electric released two versions (3.3kV/450A and 3.3kV/600A) of its HV100 dual-type X-Series high-dielectric-strength HVIGBT module in 2021. In the near future, the forthcoming HV100 dual-type X-Series module will contribute to even higher output, higher efficiency and improved system reliability for inverters used in large industrial equipment requiring high dielectric strength.	25.04.2023 06:30:00	Apr	news_2023-05-15_10.png	\images\news_2023-05-15_10.png	https://www.mitsubishielectric.com/news/2023/0425.html	mitsubishielectric.com
Alan Lee Appointed Chief Technology Officer	Analog Devices announced the appointment of Alan L...	11353	People	Alan Lee Appointed Chief Technology Officer	Analog Devices announced the appointment of Alan Lee to the position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO). He and his team will collaborate closely with ADI customers, universities, research organizations, and other strategic partners to incubate novel technologies and develop the ecosystems to support their market entry. "I am delighted to join ADI and continue its legacy of technology leadership at the boundary between the physical and digital domains," said Alan. "ADI has long been synonymous with innovation, and I am looking forward to working with the company's incredible technology talent to further extend ADI's leadership in the years and decades to come." Alan is a well-known industry leader, currently chairing both the CTO Committee for the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) and the CTO Council for the Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA). He has served on the Board of Directors for the Semiconductor Research Corporation and the Board of Trustees for the NSF Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics. Alan will report directly to ADI's CEO and replaces ADI's former CTO, Dan Leibholz, who now serves as ADI's Senior Vice President, Digital Business Unit.	24.04.2023 11:00:00	Apr	news_2023-06-01_6.jpg	\images\news_2023-06-01_6.jpg	https://www.analog.com/en/about-adi/news-room/press-releases/2023/4-24-2023-adi-appoints-alan-lee-chief-technology-officer.html	analog.com
Isolated-Buck IC for Protected Power Conversion and Gate Driving in IGBTs, SiC, and GaN Transistors	The STMicroelectronics L6983i 10W isolated buck (i...	11320	Product Release	Isolated-Buck IC for Protected Power Conversion and Gate Driving in IGBTs, SiC, and GaN Transistors	The STMicroelectronics L6983i 10W isolated buck (iso-buck) converter ensures high efficiency and a compact footprint, with advantages including low quiescent current and 3.5V-38V input-voltage range. The L6983i is suitable for applications that require an isolated DC-DC converter. It implements an iso-buck topology, which uses fewer components than a conventional isolated flyback converter and requires no optocoupler, saving bill-of-materials costs and PCB space. Further benefits of the L6983i include 2µA shutdown current and integrated functions such as adjustable soft-start time, internal loop compensation and power good indicator, as well as protection from overcurrent and thermal shutdown. The selectable spread-spectrum feature improves EMC performance. Capable of sourcing/sinking up to 4.5A primary current, the L6983i allows the switching frequency to be adjusted from 200kHz to 1MHz and to be also externally synchronized. It can be used to power isolated gate drivers for IGBTs and silicon-carbide (SiC) or gallium-nitride (GaN) transistors, industrial automation, small traction systems and charging stations, and isolated safety equipment. The evaluation board, STEVAL-L6983IV1, helps designers explore the features of the L6983i quickly and accelerate the time to market for new projects.	24.04.2023 08:30:00	Apr	news_2023-05-01_13.jpg	\images\news_2023-05-01_13.jpg	https://newsroom.st.com/media-center/press-item.html/n4542.html	st.com
World Wide Webinars See Growth	For the fifth year in a row, Würth Elektronik is p...	11314	Industry News	World Wide Webinars See Growth	For the fifth year in a row, Würth Elektronik is pleased to announce Digi-Key Electronics as the exclusive partner of their 2023 technical WEbinars. "Our technical and educational webinars continue to see growth year after year. Though the world continues to hear the phrase 'webinar fatigue,' we still see how successful and useful these online seminars are to so many people," says Amelia Thompson, Marketing & Communications Coordinator with Würth Elektronik. "The continued support from Digi-Key Electronics ensures the webinars remain free and on-demand for our entire audience, no matter their status or location." In 2022, the America's webinar team welcomed their German counterparts to offer a wider, more multilingual set of presentations in conjunction with the help from Digi-Key Electronics. "By creating this dynamic, global team, we are better able to reach a wider audience in English, German, Spanish, and Portuguese and we hope to include more languages in the future. Digi-Key's worldwide presence also helps to reach those who might not know the immensity of what Würth Elektronik offers." In 2023, brand new topics will include Switch Mode Power Supplies (SMPS), automotive power, joint IC manufacturing topics, and others. Thompson is hopeful that the growing partnerships help to reach a variety of listeners, such as universities, incubators, start-ups, current customers, and more.	21.04.2023 11:00:00	Apr	news_2023-05-01_6.png	\images\news_2023-05-01_6.png	https://www.we-online.com/en/news-center/press?d=partnership-digi-key	we-online.com
King's Award for Innovation 2023	ipTEST has been honoured with the King's Award for...	11309	Industry News	King's Award for Innovation 2023	ipTEST has been honoured with the King's Award for Enterprise in recognition of advancing the test capabilities available for high power SiC and GaN semiconductors. Testing power devices before they reach the customer is crucially important to ensure they perform reliably throughout their lifetime. For the most accurate results, devices should be tested as close to their operating speed as possible. However, this is a challenge for SiC and GaN which are switched at much higher speeds than conventional silicon. A silicon tester just cannot keep up. To solve this problem, ipTEST developed the DS5 test generator. The whole layout of DS5 was designed from the ground up to operate at the highest speeds and perform the fastest dynamic tests. The result is that DS5 gives the clearest picture of SiC and GaN device performance at speed, allowing manufacturers to maximize the quality of their products. This is particularly important for electric vehicle applications where power devices are at the heart of the drivetrain, and nobody wants their electric car to fail on the freeway. "DS5 has been tremendously well received by our customers and I'm so proud it's been recognised in the Innovation category of the King's Award." says Dr Conor McCarthy, Managing Director at ipTEST. "This has been a true team effort by everyone at the company."	21.04.2023 06:00:00	Apr	news_2023-05-01_1.jpg	\images\news_2023-05-01_1.jpg	https://www.iptest.com/news/iptest-awarded-kings-award-for-innovation	iptest.com
650 V Silicon Carbide Diodes for Demanding Power Conversion Applications	Nexperia introduced a 650 V Silicon Carbide (SiC) ...	11322	Product Release	650 V Silicon Carbide Diodes for Demanding Power Conversion Applications	Nexperia introduced a 650 V Silicon Carbide (SiC) Schottky diode designed for power applications which require ultra-high performance, low loss, and high efficiency. The 10 A, 650 V SiC Schottky diode is an industrial-grade part that addresses the challenges of demanding high voltage and high current applications. These include switched-mode power supplies, AC-DC and DC-DC converters, battery-charging infrastructure, uninterruptible power supplies and photovoltaic inverters and allow for more sustainable operations. Data centers, for example, equipped with power supplies designed using Nexperia's PSC1065K SiC Schottky diode will be better placed to meet rigorous energy efficiency standards than those using solely silicon-based solutions. The PSC1065K delivers performance with temperature-independent capacitive switching and zero recovery behavior culminating in an outstanding figure-of-merit (Q<sub>C</sub> x V<sub>F</sub>). Its excellent switching performance is almost entirely independent of current and switching speed variations. The merged PiN Schottky (MPS) structure of the PSC1065K provides additional benefits, such as outstanding robustness against surge currents that eliminates the need for additional protection circuitry. These features significantly reduce system complexity and enable hardware designers to achieve higher efficiency with smaller form factors in rugged high-power applications. Designers can be further reassured by Nexperia's proven reputation as a supplier of high-quality products in a range of semiconductor technologies. This SiC Schottky diode is encapsulated in a Real-2-Pin (R2P) TO-220-2 through-hole power plastic package. Additional package options include the surface mount (DPAK R2P and D<sup>2</sup>PAK R2P) and through-hole (TO-247-2) with a real 2-pin configuration that enhances reliability in high-voltage applications at temperatures up to 175 °C.	20.04.2023 10:30:00	Apr	news_2023-05-01_15.jpg	\images\news_2023-05-01_15.jpg	https://www.nexperia.com/about/news-events/press-releases/Nexperia-releases-leading-edge-650-V-Silicon-Carbide-diodes-for-demanding-power-conversion-applications.html	nexperia.com
Partnership with Racing Team	RECOM has partnered with the ADAC GT MASTERS team ...	11316	Industry News	Partnership with Racing Team	RECOM has partnered with the ADAC GT MASTERS team Rutronik Racing since 2018. In 2023, Rutronik Racing Team changed to another motorsport class-GTWC Europe Endurance Cup and Rutronik Racing continues to be supported by RECOM. The Rutronik Racing Team is moving their manufacturer from Audi Sport to Porsche Motorsport, which started this new trajectory into the team's debut in the GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup. The racing team will compete for the second time in the 24h program at the Nürburgring as a factory team with Porsche Motorsport. The Rutronik Racing Team is able to create a strategic international footprint by partaking in these races. The racing team's emphasis on international cooperation gives them a chance to improve ABU-related communication on a worldwide scale. The GT World Challenge Endurance Cup calendar offers an international focus providing Rutronik partners the chance to interact with customers throughout Europe. Alongside this racing partnership, RECOM is proud to support Formula Student teams, future engineers, and the next generation of racing. RECOM provides DC/DC converters for IGBT and SiC MOSFET applications that use power-sharing technology and can run with constant power to support Formula Students.	19.04.2023 13:00:00	Apr	news_2023-05-01_8.jpg	\images\news_2023-05-01_8.jpg	https://backoffice.recom-power.com/en/rec-n-rutronik-racing-powered-by-recom-263.html?0	recom-power.com
Vehicle Test Center Supplied with EMC Test System	Emitech has inaugurated its vehicle test center in...	11313	Industry News	Vehicle Test Center Supplied with EMC Test System	Emitech has inaugurated its vehicle test center in Montigny-le-Bretonneux, France. The EMC chamber is equipped with a complete EMC test system from Rohde & Schwarz including R&S BBA150, R&S BBA130 and R&S BBL200 broadband amplifiers, R&S ESW44 test receivers, R&S SMB100B RF signal generators and power meters. At the inauguration ceremony in March, Rohde & Schwarz also demonstrated its innovative solution for advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) testing. Emitech's test center is dedicated to electromagnetic compatibility tests for vehicles: two and three-wheelers, cars, trucks, tractors, construction machinery, etc. The reinforcement of a heavy load area supporting up to 40 t allows it to accommodate construction machinery as well as high-tonnage and high-volume equipment found in the defense, aeronautics, railways and nuclear power sectors and, by extension, industry. The center also has the largest and most recent Faraday cage built in France, which is used to perform electromagnetic compatibility tests to ensure that the equipment under test does not generate interference and is not itself disturbed by interference representative of the context in which it will be used.	19.04.2023 10:00:00	Apr	news_2023-05-01_5.jpg	\images\news_2023-05-01_5.jpg	https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/about/news-press/all-news/rohde-schwarz-supplies-emitech-s-new-vehicle-test-center-in-france-with-its-emc-test-system-press-release-detailpage_229356-1352451.html	rohde-schwarz.com
High Power Programmable Linear Power Supply Line	Acopian expanded their high power linear Rack and ...	11318	Product Release	High Power Programmable Linear Power Supply Line	Acopian expanded their high power linear Rack and Benchtop power supplies rated up to 1200W. Models now include dc wide-adjustment output voltages ranging from 0-5VDC to 0-150VDC and up to 1200 watts. All voltages are available in 2U, 3U and 4U high configurations. All models are voltage and current programmable. In addition, these units are constant current controllable and can also be controlled from 0 volts and 0 amps to their rated output. These linear power supplies are highly configurable. Standard features include, but are not limited to remote sensing, open sense protection, isolated output, internal EMI filtering, no minimum load requirements, short circuit and overload protection with enhanced surge capabilities, front panel AC input power switch with indicator, overtemp protection on heat sinks and thermostatically controlled fans. Optional features include selecting your desired AC input voltage, voltage output adjust and current limit adjustments, inhibit or enable, voltage and current monitoring, latching overcurrent control, ethernet/usb/rs232/rs485 digital interfaces, output blocking protection diode, high frequency pulsed load filtering, series operation diode capability, alarm with relay contacts options, front panel mounted led output indicator, temperature monitor, handles, chassis slides, digital voltage and current meters and more. Linear operation minimizes output noise so these power supplies are ideal for use in test equipment, analog systems, controls, medical, aviation and r&d applications.	19.04.2023 06:30:00	Apr	news_2023-05-01_11.jpg	\images\news_2023-05-01_11.jpg	https://www.acopian.com/wide-l-infinity-rack-bench-m.html	acopian.com
Load Guard is Powering Up Automotive ADAS and Power Distribution	Infineon introduces the automotive smart high-side...	11326	Product Release	Load Guard is Powering Up Automotive ADAS and Power Distribution	Infineon introduces the automotive smart high-side power switch portfolio PROFET Load Guard 12V. The combination of an adjustable overcurrent limitation and the capacitive load switching (CLS) mode provides a flexible response to the diverse requirements of modern secondary power distribution and provides protection mechanisms for safety-critical ADAS integration. The PROFET Load Guard 12V dual- and single-channel devices offer a wide current limitation range between 0.3 and 8.7 A, depending on the R <sub>DS(ON)</sub>. This feature allows the protection level to be set according to the system requirements without microcontroller involvement. It avoids peak currents that endanger loads and provides fast fault isolation to the power distribution side in the event of overload conditions due to failures in loads, e.g. in the sensor fusion box. Loads with high capacitive share, such as ADAS or display modules, can also be quickly switched on using the devices' capacitive load switching (CLS) mode. The CLS mode allows to charge several millifarads while remaining within the safe operating area (SOA) of the smart high-side power switches, increasing the overall system robustness. Furthermore, providing a Safety-Application-Note, the PRO SIL ISO26262-ready devices simplify the use in functional-safety related applications. In addition, the best-in-class low current sense accuracy enables accurate module diagnostics and monitoring.	18.04.2023 14:30:00	Apr	news_2023-05-01_19.jpg	\images\news_2023-05-01_19.jpg	https://www.infineon.com/cms/en/about-infineon/press/market-news/2023/INFATV202304-090.html	infineon.com
Digitally Integrated Ecosystem for EV Charging Solutions	ABB E-mobility announced investment in London-base...	11332	Industry News	Digitally Integrated Ecosystem for EV Charging Solutions	ABB E-mobility announced investment in London-based, deep-tech start-up, Switch. Complementing ABB E-mobility's vertically integrated offering across smart and connected EV charging solutions, the investment represents the start of a collaboration to advance a seamless EV charging ecosystem, which will revolutionize the charging experience for operators and drivers alike. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. It is estimated that cumulative investment in global EV charging hardware and installation will pass the $100 billion mark in 2023. To fully enable and maximise this growth in 2023 and beyond, a more integrated approach to EV charger operation and management must be taken. Such an approach should address the current challenges faced across the global charger network which remains fragmented, with a different charging experience from location to location, and operator to operator. An integrated digital solution, which extends across the full value chain, starting from the vehicle and the EV charger to the grid provides the ideal solution. Not only will it facilitate new business models but more importantly, ensure an elevated charging experience for the driver. The Switch system offers deep insights into the complete charging process from start to finish: the protocols-based "conversation" between the electric car and the charger and between the charger and the backend, including grid integration for smart charging and V2G applications. This reduces customer failure and helps businesses control, maintain and optimise charging sessions to resolve customer-facing issues.	18.04.2023 10:00:00	Apr	news_2023-05-15_5.jpg	\images\news_2023-05-15_5.jpg	https://newsroom.switch-ev.com/abb-e-mobility-invests-in-switch-ev-to-revolutionize-global-charging-experiences/	switch-ev.com
Acquisition of Manufacturer of Resistors	Bourns announced that its wholly owned subsidiary,...	11311	Industry News	Acquisition of Manufacturer of Resistors	Bourns announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, BE Services Company has acquired substantially all of the assets of Riedon, including Riedon's manufacturing operations in Alhambra, California and in Tecate, Mexico. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. "As a leader and innovator of custom, high quality resistive solutions, Riedon's products are well known for their stability over time even within extreme environments. Including Riedon's broad portfolio of thick-film, thin-film, wire-wound and shunt resistor products gives us a valuable addition to Bourns resistors product line. This acquisition represents an important step in our continued protection portfolio growth strategy," said Craig Shipley, President of Bourns Protection Division. "The acquisition complements Bourns' existing resistors product line and enables us to offer our customers a broader and deeper range of resistive and current sense product solutions. It also puts Bourns in a favorable position to better meet the technology and advanced product demands of high growth markets," said Al Yost, President of Bourns, Inc. "We are thrilled to welcome Riedon's employees to the Bourns family, and look forward to working closely with them to continue the successful growth of the business."	17.04.2023 08:00:00	Apr	news_2023-05-01_3.jpg	\images\news_2023-05-01_3.jpg	https://www.bourns.com/news/press-releases/pr/2023/04/17/bourns-acquires-riedon-inc.-a-leading-manufacturer-of-resistors	bourns.com
Joining the European Center for Power Electronics	Advanced materials innovator Indium Corporation is...	11312	Industry News	Joining the European Center for Power Electronics	Advanced materials innovator Indium Corporation is pleased to announce that the company has joined the European Center for Power Electronics (ECPE). Founded in 2003 and comprised of more than 200 members, ECPE leads education, innovation, research, and technology transfer initiatives in the power electronics industry throughout the European continent. By joining the organization, Indium Corporation ensures its continued ability to provide superior product development and engineering support to its European customers. It also enhances the company's ability to influence materials research and development initiatives, based on emerging design trends, and shape the development of new standards vital to the success of the global power electronics industry. "As a company built on materials science innovation, Indium Corporation is proud to join ECPE and its coalition of power electronics leaders," said Ross Berntson, COO and President of Indium Corporation. "ECPE's work to drive research and technology roadmaps aligns perfectly with our goals, especially given the rapid developments taking place within the e-Mobility space."	13.04.2023 09:00:00	Apr	news_2023-05-01_4.jpg	\images\news_2023-05-01_4.jpg	https://www.indium.com/corporate/media-center/news/indium-corporation-joins-europeanecenter-for-power-electronics/	indium.com
Line of Fast-Acting Fuses for Hazardous Environments	Bel Fuse announced the release of their Type 0AMA ...	11307	Product Release	Line of Fast-Acting Fuses for Hazardous Environments	Bel Fuse announced the release of their Type 0AMA series of 3x8.4mm Fast-acting Fuses. These fuses are designed for barrier circuits in intrinsic safety applications relating to hazardous locations, particularly medical and industrial environments. With the introduction of this series, Bel Fuse expands its portfolio to include robust and reliable products capable of meeting the demanding requirements for protecting and maintaining electrical equipment in extreme environments. Bel's Type 0AMA series of ceramic tube fuses feature a patented design that allows them to withstand surges and excess overcurrent without blowing out prematurely or failing at higher temperatures. They are fast-acting, have a high interrupting rating of 4000A at 250Vac/dc, and can operate in temperatures ranging from -55°C to +125°C. These fuses are intended for barrier circuits in intrinsic safety applications relating to hazardous locations. Ranging from 40mA to 250mA, the series provides overcurrent protection solutions to fit many applications, and they meet all electrical performance specifications for intrinsically safe (EN60079-11) applications. They are also in full compliance with EU Directive 2011/65/EU and amending directive 2015/863. The series also has UL Recognition for the US and Canada. There are nine SKUs in the series, rated for currents 40mA, 50mA, 63mA, 80mA, 100mA, 125mA, 160mA, 200mA, and 250mA.	12.04.2023 16:30:00	Apr	news_2023-04-15_21.jpg	\images\news_2023-04-15_21.jpg	https://www.belfuse.com/news-detail/bel-fuse-introduces-new-line-of-fast-acting-fuses-for-hazardous-environments	belfuse.com
EMC Solution for Residential EV-Charging Stations	Designers of residential electric vehicle (EV) cha...	11327	Product Release	EMC Solution for Residential EV-Charging Stations	Designers of residential electric vehicle (EV) charging stations will now be able to reduce the cost of complying with regulations by using chokes that exactly meet their requirements. E-mobility is a rapidly growing market and regulatory compliance is essential for charging stations. Development of the RV Series choke from Schaffner is backed by the company's decades of expertise as a global leader in electromagnetic solutions that minimise electromagnetic interference (EMI) and filter out noise. The choke has been created to offer superior levels of performance when dampening and attenuating noise. By offering a broad range of specifications and performance choices, the RV choke enables designers to minimise costs. Costly over-design can be avoided through being able to select a solution that mitigates noise just below regulatory limits. For different environments, the RV Series offers the choice between ferrite (RV8140 & RV8540) and nanocrystalline (RV8141 & RV8541) core technology. Each current rating comes with eight different performance/size options, four of them designed for vertical (RV8540) and four for horizontal (RV8140) mounting. The four windings of the choke are typically installed as three phases and neutral. For DC applications on the vehicle side the same choke is used – two windings of the choke are connected in series providing very high attenuation and protecting the vehicle from disturbances. The RV Series is designed for power ratings up to 30 kW with rated currents from 16 A to 50 A per phase at 60 °C ambient temperature. In terms of certification, the RV series complies with UL/IEC 60938-1/-2 and UL 1446. Other features of the choke include low magnetic leakage flux, excellent winding insulation and low parasitic capacitance.	11.04.2023 15:30:00	Apr	news_2023-05-01_20.jpg	\images\news_2023-05-01_20.jpg	https://www.schaffner.com/news/detail/new-common-mode-choke-offers-vast-choice-of-performance-levels-for-residential-ev-charging-station-designers	schaffner.com
Rad Hard Technology for Demanding Space Applications	EPC announces the introduction of two radiation-ha...	11299	Product Release	Rad Hard Technology for Demanding Space Applications	EPC announces the introduction of two radiation-hardened GaN FETs. The EPC7020 is a 200 V, 11 mΩ, 170 A<sub>Pulsed</sub>, rad-hard GaN FET in a small 12 mm<sup>2</sup> footprint. The EPC7003 is a 100 V, 30 mΩ, 42 APulsed, rad-hard GaN FET in a tiny 1.87 mm<sup>2</sup> footprint. The EPC7003 is a 100 V, 30 mΩ, 42 APulsed, rad-hard GaN FET in a tiny 1.87 mm<sup>2</sup> footprint. Both devices have a total dose radiation rating greater than 1,000K Rad(Si) and SEE immunity for LET of 83.7 MeV/mg/cm<sup>2</sup> with VDS up to 100% of rated breakdown. These devices, along with the rest of the Rad Hard family, EPC7019, EPC7014, EPC7004, EPC7018, EPC7007, are offered in a chip-scale package, the same as the commercial eGaN FET and IC family. Packaged versions will be available from EPC Space. eGaN FETs and ICs are smaller, operate 40 times better electrically, and are lower cost than the Rad Hard silicon devices typically used in high reliability and space applications. GaN devices also support higher total radiation levels and SEE LET levels than silicon solutions. Applications benefiting from the performance and fast deployment of these devices include DC-DC power converters, motor drives, lidar, deep probes, and ion thrusters for space applications, satellites including those for LEO and GEO orbits, and avionics. "The Rad Hard product family ranges from 40 V to 200 V and from 4 A to 530 A covering a wide range of applications in harsh environments, such as space including interplanetary scientific missions, high altitude flight, and other high reliability military applications", said Alex Lidow, CEO, and co-founder of EPC.	11.04.2023 08:30:00	Apr	news_2023-04-15_13.jpg	\images\news_2023-04-15_13.jpg	https://epc-co.com/epc/events-and-news/news/artmid/1627/articleid/3116/gan-transistors-bring-newest-rad-hard-technology-to-demanding-space-applications	epc-co.com
Dielectric Resonators and Ferrites Capabilities for Microwave Applications	Exxelia's E7000 series is a Ba-Mg-Ta based materia...	11345	Product Release	Dielectric Resonators and Ferrites Capabilities for Microwave Applications	Exxelia's E7000 series is a Ba-Mg-Ta based material that combines an ultra-high Q-factor and the possibility to get different temperature coefficients upon request. E7000 features the highest performance requested for space use in the frequency range from 5 to 32 GHz, and guarantees a Qxf up to > 250 000 at 10GHZ. In addition, Exxelia is now able to support RF designs with the delivery of complex geometries such as Y-shape ferrites for microwave switches or Toroidal designs for phase shifters applications. Those miniaturized and complex products may be as small as few mm only and benefit from exceptional quality, superior performance and low loss (?H) materials. Nicolas Dabadie, Microwave Materials business development manager at Exxelia said: "We are pleased to support our customers' more and more complex designs and demanding applications. Our unique capability to master the manufacturing from raw materials to high-end finished products opens the way to new solutions for microwave applications going from few MHz to 40GHz".	10.04.2023 14:30:00	Apr	news_2023-05-15_18.jpg	\images\news_2023-05-15_18.jpg	https://exxelia.com/en/group/news/detail/279/exxelia-expands-its-high-performance-dielectric-resonators-and-ferrites-capabilities-for-microwave-applications	exxelia.com
Power Inductors Reduce DC Resistance by Up To 40%	Coilcraft's XGL4030 Series of molded power inducto...	11303	Product Release	Power Inductors Reduce DC Resistance by Up To 40%	Coilcraft's XGL4030 Series of molded power inductors offer up to 40% lower DCR than the previous best-in-class inductors as well as low AC losses, resulting in the best overall efficiency over a wide range of AC ripple current. They are ideal for DC-DC converters with switching frequencies ranging from hundreds of kHz to 5 MHz and above. The XGL4030 features an expanded inductance range, including 18 values from 0.13 to 12.0 µH, with current ratings up to 26.5 Amps and soft saturation characteristics. It also offers a 30% increase in Irms self-heating current, allowing the XGL4030 to operate much cooler than previous-generation components. XGL4030 Series inductors are qualified to AEC-Q200 Grade 1 standards (-40° to +125°C ambient) with a maximum part operating temperature of +165°C and exhibit no thermal aging issues, making them suitable for automotive and other harsh-environment applications. They feature RoHS-compliant, tin-silver-over-copper terminations and are halogen free. Their composite construction also minimizes audible buzzing.	07.04.2023 12:30:00	Apr	news_2023-04-15_17.jpg	\images\news_2023-04-15_17.jpg	https://www.coilcraft.com/en-us/press/new-high-performance-power-inductors-reduce-dcr/	coilcraft.com
4ch/6ch LED Drivers for LCD Backlights	ROHM developed the 4ch/6ch LED driver ICs, BD83A04...	11305	Product Release	4ch/6ch LED Drivers for LCD Backlights	ROHM developed the 4ch/6ch LED driver ICs, BD83A04EFV-M, BD83A14EFV-M, BD82A26MUF-M designed for medium to large size automotive displays in car infotainment and instrument clusters. In recent years, the continuing evolution of ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) and enhanced car infotainment functionality have led to the use of larger displays. Consequently, LED drivers for LCD backlights in automotive displays are required to provide high efficiency drive that improves rated output current while reducing power consumption. On top, as flickering of automotive displays can lead to poor visibility and unsafe conditions, LED drivers must be capable to avoid this symptom. Conventional LED drivers that consume relatively large amounts of power and are susceptible to flickering during PWM dimming. In contrast, ROHM has developed LED drivers for LCD backlights that combine proprietary low power technology with seamless PWM dimming. This eliminates flickering when changing display brightness from low to high. These products leverage proprietary low power consumption technology to reduce losses in LED driver current control circuits. The result is 20% lower overall IC power consumption compared to conventional products under typical conditions (80mA/ch LED circuit current, 12V power supply). This contributes to lower power consumption in medium- to large-sized automotive displays where power consumption is an issue.	06.04.2023 14:30:00	Apr	news_2023-04-15_19.jpg	\images\news_2023-04-15_19.jpg	https://www.rohm.com/news-detail?news-title=2023-04-06_news_led-driver&defaultGroupId=false	rohm.com
Energy Harvesting PMIC Enables Energy-Autonomous Low-Power Devices	Nexperia announced an expansion to its range of Po...	11304	Product Release	Energy Harvesting PMIC Enables Energy-Autonomous Low-Power Devices	Nexperia announced an expansion to its range of Power ICs with Energy Harvesting solutions to simplify and enhance the performance of low-power internet of things (IoT) and other embedded applications. The NEH2000BY is a high-performance power management integrated circuit (PMIC) which recharges a battery or storage capacitor using energy harvested from ambient sources, such as light (which can be harvested using a photovoltaic cell). As a result, Nexperia's NEH2000BY will enable the development of electronic devices that are self-powered, smaller, and environmentally friendly. Furthermore, this energy harvesting solution can help mitigate the environmental impact of the billions of batteries produced and discarded each year. Nexperia's NEH2000BY PMIC makes it much easier to design energy harvesting solutions which can be up to 20x smaller than other competing offerings and do not require manual optimization for individual applications. In addition, the PMIC was designed without inductors, simplifying PCB design, and significantly reducing overall BOM and board size, with a 12 mm<sup>2</sup> assembly area. To achieve the highest conversion efficiency, energy harvesting solutions must be able to adapt as the ambient energy source fluctuates. The NEH2000BY performs Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT), an adaptive algorithm to optimize how it transfers harvested energy and to achieve optimum average conversion efficiency by up to 80%. This unique MPPT algorithm combines speed with accuracy, allowing the PMIC to adapt to environmental changes in less than a second.	06.04.2023 13:30:00	Apr	news_2023-04-15_18.png	\images\news_2023-04-15_18.png	https://www.nexperia.com/about/news-events/press-releases/Energy-harvesting-PMIC-from-Nexperia-enables-environmentally-friendly-energy-autonomous-low-power-devices.html	nexperia.com
Innovation to Serve the Customer	Enabling innovation and growth – these are the mai...	11289	Industry News	Innovation to Serve the Customer	Enabling innovation and growth – these are the main objectives of Würth Elektronik's High-tech Innovation Center (HIC), officially opened in Munich-Freiham on April 3, 2023. The new high-technology site focuses on partnership with customers, research institutions, start-ups, and semiconductor manufacturers. A successful entrepreneur for 73 years, with almost EUR 20 billion in sales at the Würth Group in 2022: Prof. Dr. h. c. mult. Reinhold Würth, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Würth Group's Family Trusts, could actually sit back and relax. But anyone familiar with the 87-year-old knows that he is still a visionary who is interested in the future like nothing else. Because part of this future is now being driven in Munich-Freiham, the prominent Baden-Württemberg entrepreneur traveled to the Freiham-Süd Industrial Park for the inauguration of the High-tech Innovation Center. Albert Füracker, Minister of State for Finance and Home Affairs, was there as a representative of the Bavarian State Government. "We are impressed by what has been created here," praised Würth at the ceremony. "I'm looking to provide a workplace for employees that is defined by friendliness and optimism." Reinhold Würth always sees the customer in focus, however: "I'm a salesman with all my heart and know that customers have enabled our success," Prof. Dr. h. c. mult. Reinhold Würth affirmed and emphasized that success was built upon the trust earned from customers. Modesty, predictability and honesty are at the core of corporate culture.	06.04.2023 08:00:00	Apr	news_2023-04-15_3.jpg	\images\news_2023-04-15_3.jpg	https://www.we-online.com/en/news-center/press?d=opening-hic-munich	we-online.com
Combined Technology Designed to Replace Analog Controls in GaN Power Supplies	Wise-integration and Powernet announced an agreeme...	11287	Industry News	Combined Technology Designed to Replace Analog Controls in GaN Power Supplies	Wise-integration and Powernet announced an agreement to build compact and energy-efficient technology for power-supply applications that are currently limited to analog control. The memorandum of understanding addresses the needs of OEMs that require compact, digitally controlled power-supply systems for faster, smaller and more energy-efficient electronic equipment in products ranging from USB PD fast chargers to monitors, TV sets and electric vehicles. The system will combine Wise-integration's WiseWare digital controller and Wisegan, a 650V enhancement-mode GaN-on-silicon IC for power applications from 30W to 3kW, with Powernet's switched mode power supply (SMPS) technology that efficiently converts electrical power. "We expect our collaboration to be the start of a new era in the power-supply industry by combining Powernet's well-established experience in productizing power supplies and Wise-integration's GaN IC and digital-control technologies," said Lee Don Ju, CEO of Powernet, which is a supplier to Korea's semiconductor industry. "This combination will deliver a much higher level of energy efficiency to mass-market products, while reducing their environmental impact." "This partnership, guided by our long-term business and development roadmap, will bring Wise-integration's unique GaN IC and digital-control technologies to global markets and enable Powernet to increase the power density and reduce the size of its SMPS products," said Thierry Bouchet, CEO of Wise-integration. "We will jointly deliver the high-level of compactness and superior performance required for the mass-market applications."	06.04.2023 06:00:00	Apr	news_2023-04-15_1.jpg	\images\news_2023-04-15_1.jpg	https://wise-integration.com/wise-integration-powernet-team-up-to-deliver-digitally-controlled-compact-energy-efficient-gan-power-supply-systems/	wise-integration.com
Vertical GaN Product Samples Delivered to Lead Customers	Odyssey Semiconductor announced the Company's succ...	11296	Industry News	Vertical GaN Product Samples Delivered to Lead Customers	Odyssey Semiconductor announced the Company's successful delivery of vertical GaN product samples to lead customers in Q1 2023, as planned. Odyssey Semiconductor remains on track to sign product development agreements with customers by the end of Q2 2023. "We set an aggressive goal to deliver vertical GaN product samples in Q1. Now that we've delivered product samples to lead customers, we're focused in Q2 2023 on delivery of samples to additional customers and signing product development agreements with customers, which will lead to large-scale commercialization," said Mark Davidson, Odyssey's Chief Executive Officer. "Lead customers have collaborated along the way and have validated the performance metrics expected from vertical GaN for power applications. There is no doubt that these products will be successful in the market." "We are actively engaged in multiple product definition conversations with leading EV automotive customers, as well as industrial motor and renewable energy customers. The market demand and interest are strong, and we remain focused on executing our commercialization roadmap," concluded Davidson.	04.04.2023 15:00:00	Apr	news_2023-04-15_10.jpg	\images\news_2023-04-15_10.jpg	https://investors.odysseysemi.com/news/press-releases/detail/48/odyssey-semiconductor-technologies-delivers-vertical-gan	odysseysemi.com
50 Years of Fueling Innovation Around the World	Digi-Key is celebrated the company's 50th year in ...	11293	Industry News	50 Years of Fueling Innovation Around the World	Digi-Key is celebrated the company's 50th year in business. To honor the milestone, Thief River Falls Mayor Brian Holmer has proclaimed April 3, 2023 "Digi-Key Day in the city of Thief River Falls." "As we celebrate this milestone year, we want to thank our team members, customers, partners, suppliers and our Thief River Falls community," said Dave Doherty, president of Digi-Key. "Our mutual success over these 50 years has been driven by your passion, dedication and loyalty. Together, we've grown and excelled, and we know that an even brighter future awaits us all." In the early 1970s, Dr. Ronald Stordahl discovered an untapped group of entrepreneurs and inventors, like himself, who shared a need for small quantities of a wide range of electronic components that would ultimately fuel a technology revolution for electronic hobbyists, and then for the commercial market. For 50 years now - thanks to the hard work, commitment and entrepreneurial spirit of Digi-Key's more than 5,000 employees worldwide, 929,000+ customers, 2,400+ suppliers and myriad of global partners - the organization has built upon that initial passion. Digi-Key now distributes not only electronic components but provides digital solutions and tools to engineers, designers and makers in more than 180 countries.	03.04.2023 12:00:00	Apr	news_2023-04-15_7.jpg	\images\news_2023-04-15_7.jpg	https://www.digikey.com/en/news/press-releases/2023/april/digi-key-celebrates-50-years-of-fueling-innovation-around-the-world	digikey.com
Standard Supercapacitor Modules	A line of standard supercapacitor modules has been...	11300	Product Release	Standard Supercapacitor Modules	A line of standard supercapacitor modules has been announced by Cornell Dubilier Electronics (CDE). The DSM Series responds to the need for supercapacitor storage capabilities at higher voltages than what single components can provide. The modules are offered in packs with 3, 6, or 10 cells in series for 9V, 18V, and 30V outputs. Capacitance values from 0.15 to 36.6 farads. These options provide designers with tested, ready-to-use solutions. DSM standard modules simplify the application of supercapacitors for large energy storage, providing designers with an easy and safe alternative to lithium-ion batteries. They can be rapidly implemented in power systems for energy harvesting, storage, and backup applications. Each module features integrated-cell balancing, insulated construction, and cable/connector assemblies to facilitate immediate use. The DSM series reduces design time by eliminating the need for engineering resources to create an energy storage solution. A Molex Mini-Lock connector is utilized, making connectivity to the PCB a snap. Modules are rated for temperatures up to 85 °C, and unlike lithium-ion batteries, there is no charge-discharge cycle degradation and no risk of dangerous thermal runaway. Life is rated for 500,000 cycles at 25 °C. The operating temperature range is –40 °C to +65 °C for 9V, 18V, and 30V, with an extended temperature range of –40 °C to +85 °C at 7.5V, 15V, and 25V, respectively. The storage temperature range is –40 °C to +65 °C. DSM supercapacitor modules have a lifetime of 1,000 hours at rated voltage. They are compliant with RoHS, and the individual cells within the module meet UL 810A.	03.04.2023 09:30:00	Apr	news_2023-04-15_14.jpg	\images\news_2023-04-15_14.jpg	https://www.cde.com/news/2023/4/dsm/	cde.com
Division for Industrial Applications to Operate Under the Name Green Industrial Power	Infineon Technologies has changed the name of its ...	11288	Industry News	Division for Industrial Applications to Operate Under the Name Green Industrial Power	Infineon Technologies has changed the name of its Industrial Power Control (IPC) Division to Green Industrial Power (GIP). The semiconductor manufacturer is thus highlighting its consistent alignment with the Decarbonization and Digitalization trends. For the newly named Division, green energies are key growth drivers for the business. "Infineon is making green, cost-efficient electrical energy possible. We have a leading position in the fields of wind energy and solar power, with our power semiconductors setting the standard for higher efficiency levels throughout the entire energy conversion chain. This represents an enormous amount of growth potential, and we're putting a name on that potential by rebranding our Division", says Dr. Peter Wawer, President of the Green Industrial Power Division. "The focus on industrial business has made us highly successful. This field will continue to grow in the future. At the same time the decarbonization of energy supplies and mobility will additionally accelerate the growth of renewable energies, grid expansion and charging infrastructures. Our extensive product portfolio, technologies, leading-edge expertise in power semiconductors, software and services, together with our highly experienced, global team all mean we are in a perfect position to shape the green transformation of our society."	03.04.2023 07:00:00	Apr	news_2023-04-15_2.jpg	\images\news_2023-04-15_2.jpg	https://www.infineon.com/cms/en/about-infineon/press/press-releases/2023/INFXX202304-088.html	infineon.com
High-Voltage Auxiliary E-Fuse Reference Design	You can use high-voltage auxiliary E-Fuse technolo...	11308	Product Release	High-Voltage Auxiliary E-Fuse Reference Design	You can use high-voltage auxiliary E-Fuse technology in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) and Electric Vehicle (EV) applications. This technology demonstrator leverages the benefits of our 700V and 1200V Silicon Carbide (SiC) technology and other technologies to provide a complete solution. Additionally, this design implements a Time-Current Characteristic (TCC) curve that helps you migrate to non-automotive applications such as DC solid-state circuit breakers.	01.04.2023 17:30:00	Apr	news_2023-04-15_22.jpg	\images\news_2023-04-15_22.jpg	https://www.microchip.com/en-us/tools-resources/reference-designs/high-voltage-auxiliary-e-fuse-reference-design?utm_campaign=CS-efuseRefDesign&utm_source=www.bodospower.com&utm_medium=click	microchip.com
Philippe Pichot Appointed Vice President Sales EMEA & India	Tektronix announces the appointment of Philippe Pi...	11315	People	Philippe Pichot Appointed Vice President Sales EMEA & India	Tektronix announces the appointment of Philippe Pichot as Vice President of EMEAI Sales (Europe, Middle East, Africa and India). Philippe joined Tektronix in 2019 and over the last few years he has successfully led the region's distribution channel initiatives, as well as regional sales teams in Europe. Recently, Philippe took on additional responsibilities expanding his knowledge in operations and logistics, which improved services for Tektronix's customers. His strong customer focus and experience in working closely with the company's distribution network are key assets in his new role. As VP of Sales, Phillippe will leverage his market expertise leading Tektronix teams to enable its customers innovations in current and next generations of electronics designs. In Tektronix's mission to enable engineers to realise technological advances with greater ease, speed and accuracy, Philippe's leadership expands across the Tektronix Research & Development department as well as its engineering teams to ensure customer's needs are heard, all while leveraging a culture of continuous improvement. "I am very excited to be taking on this new role, where I see accelerating our customers' electronics innovations to their full satisfaction as my ultimate goal," said Philippe Pichot. "My experience, collaborative approach and past track record of serving our customers with our Tektronix and Keithley test, measurement and monitoring solutions are the ingredients to enable future innovations for a more sustainable future."	01.04.2023 12:00:00	Apr	news_2023-05-01_7.jpg	\images\news_2023-05-01_7.jpg	https://www.tek.com/en/news/tektronix-appoints-philippe-pichot-as-vice-president-sales-emea-and-india	tek.com
XFlux Ultra - 20% Lower Losses than XFlux	Magnetics XFlux Ultra powder cores offer the same ...	11298	Product Release	XFlux Ultra - 20% Lower Losses than XFlux	Magnetics XFlux Ultra powder cores offer the same great DC Bias and high saturation found in standard silicon-iron XFlux while providing a 20% improvement in core loss. Historically, applications requiring a high DC Bias powder core with minimal temperature rise would resort to High Flux. Positioned with losses between standard XFlux and High Flux, XFlux Ultra can also meet this need at a fraction of the cost of nickel-iron High Flux. Applications for XFlux Ultra may include high efficiency uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), high power SMPS, and power factor correction (PFC) for on-board chargers (OBC). Available in 26 and 60 permeabilities with OD dimension 13.5 mm to 167 mm.	01.04.2023 07:30:00	Apr	news_2023-04-15_12.jpg	\images\news_2023-04-15_12.jpg	https://www.mag-inc.com/Products/Powder-Cores	mag-inc.com
DC-DC Converter Series Expanded with Surface Mount and Through-Hole Models	TDK Corporation announces the introduction of 6W a...	11306	Product Release	DC-DC Converter Series Expanded with Surface Mount and Through-Hole Models	TDK Corporation announces the introduction of 6W and 10W models to the TDK-Lambda CCG series of DC-DC converters, suitable for either through hole or surface mount placement. This expands the CCG series to cover 1.5W to 30W. In addition to battery powered equipment, applications include process control, data communications, telecommunications and test and measurement related products. The CCG6 (6W) and CCG10 (10W) series are available with output voltages of 3.3, 5, 12, 15, ±12 or ±15V with the capability of operating the dual models to provide a single 24 or 30V output. All voltages and output power combinations can operate from either a 4.5 to 18V, 9 to 36V or 18 to 76Vdc input, providing an additional 36 output voltage and current models to the CCG product family. Using the trim terminal, the single output models can be adjusted by -5% to +10% of the nominal output voltage for non-standard settings or to compensate for voltage drops. All models are protected against an over-current condition and have an input to output isolation voltage of 1,500Vdc. The remote on/off function can be used to turn the output off, or alternatively place the DC-DC converters in standby mode, reducing the input power consumption to typically <0.1W, to extend the battery life when used in portable equipment.	30.03.2023 15:30:00	Mar	news_2023-04-15_20.jpg	\images\news_2023-04-15_20.jpg	https://www.emea.lambda.tdk.com/de-en/news/article/19272	lambda.tdk.com
Switzerland-Based Distributor to Provide Full Portfolio to EU Companies	ITG Electronics has entered a distribution agreeme...	11290	Industry News	Switzerland-Based Distributor to Provide Full Portfolio to EU Companies	ITG Electronics has entered a distribution agreement with Brytec AG, a Switzerland-based company specializing in the cooling of electronic components, ultracapacitors and power supplies. Moving forward, Brytec AG will promote and sell ITG Electronics' comprehensive lineup of inductors, transformers, chokes and other electrical components in the industrial sector. ITG is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2023 as it looks to expand key distribution partnerships. With nearly two decades of industry experience, Brytec is headquartered in Allschwil, Switzerland, with a subsidiary location in Salzburg Austria. Brytec enjoys a strong reputation for its expedient, hands-on approach to customer projects. Its growing customers base comprises hundred of companies across Europe. For ITG Electronics, the partnership broadens the sales and promotional visibility of its full line of industrial sector electrical components.	30.03.2023 09:00:00	Mar	news_2023-04-15_4.jpg	\images\news_2023-04-15_4.jpg	https://www.itg-electronics.com/index.php/en/news#	itg-electronics.com
Digital DC Current Sensors	Following the market traction achieved by its SSA ...	11297	Product Release	Digital DC Current Sensors	Following the market traction achieved by its SSA Smart Shunt current sensor series, specialist power and precision resistor manufacturer Riedon has announced another product innovation. The SSD Smart Shunt series consists of highly-integrated digital system-in-package (SiP) devices that can be used in a wide variety of battery-related current sensing applications. Each features a 16-bit automotive-grade microcontroller unit (MCU), a 24-bit ADC (with buffered analog Inputs), and a flash memory resource. This brings plug-and-play simplicity to current measurements, battery voltage monitoring, and coulomb counting. Among the places where these devices will be utilized are large-scale energy storage banks, renewable energy generation infrastructure, industrial motor drives, building automation systems, EV charging stations, etc. The internal ADC converter helps to significantly simplify implementation – enabling customer engineering teams to quickly add high-accuracy current measurements into their latest designs or retrofit this function into existing ones. There are two models to choose from. The first is the RS485 serial interface, which can also be configured as MODBUS RTU. The second is a customizable CANbus model. Riedon's SSD Digital Smart Shunt devices have current sensing capabilities rated from 100A (2kA peak) to 1kA (20kA peak). They exhibit better than ±0.1% full-scale accuracy, and their full-scale linearity remains within a ±0.1% margin. The advanced non-linear temperature compensation mechanisms these sensors possess ensure that their accuracy is not affected by external temperature fluctuations.	30.03.2023 06:30:00	Mar	news_2023-04-15_11.jpg	\images\news_2023-04-15_11.jpg	https://riedon.com/blog/press-release-riedon-unveils-digital-dc-current-sensors-making-current-measurement-even-easier/	riedon.com
Production Friendly Flexible End Termination Ink	Heraeus Electronics is pleased to announce the dev...	11321	Product Release	Production Friendly Flexible End Termination Ink	Heraeus Electronics is pleased to announce the development of a production friendly, flexible passive component termination ink. ET2010 Flexible End Termination Ink is a utilizing advanced polymer technology. When compared to current thermoset, epoxy-based inks in the market, Heraeus' solution offers easier shipping, storage, and handling at room temperatures. The easy-to-use, reworkable ET2010 ink offers room temperature stability for six months, a significant benefit compared to epoxy-based pastes that need to be frozen or refrigerated. The optimized chemistry is composed of high temperature thermoplastic instead of thermoset (epoxy) – making it more tolerant to thermal cycling and offering enhanced flexibility. With ET2010 there is no need for ice packs/dry ice, which translates to lower shipping costs, a low scrap rate (Ag savings), as well as eliminating costly storage. Additionally, its low silver (Ag) content – approximately 5-10% lower Ag content – provides significant savings given today's Ag market pricing. A drop in solution, ET2010 stands for improved reliability with superior bend test capability of up to 10 mm with minimal electrical property change, in addition to providing excellent moisture resistance and solder heat resistance.	29.03.2023 09:30:00	Mar	news_2023-05-01_14.jpg	\images\news_2023-05-01_14.jpg	https://www.heraeus.com/en/het/company_het/press_and_news_het/2023_2/03_friendlyflexibleetink.html	heraeus.com
BMS Controller Makes Lithium Batteries Perform Better and Last Longer	STMicroelectronics' L9961 battery-management-syste...	11278	Product Release	BMS Controller Makes Lithium Batteries Perform Better and Last Longer	STMicroelectronics' L9961 battery-management-system (BMS) device provides accuracy and flexibility to enhance the performance, lifetime, and safety of Li-ion and Li-polymer batteries. Suitable for battery packs up to 25V, the L9961 provides monitoring, balancing, and protection of batteries for diverse applications requiring the high energy density of lithium batteries. Cordless power tools, backup energy-storage systems, uninterruptible power supplies, portable and semi-portable equipment, and medical devices can benefit from the L9961's advanced features. The many built-in features include a dual pre-driver for controlling battery-pack safety relays, which can be programmed for high-side and low-side connection. An embedded non-volatile memory for configuration data relieves the microcontroller from reprogramming the device at each startup. An I2C interface handles configuration and host communication to share battery state-of-charge (SOC) and state-of-health (SOH). Thanks to a high-resolution analog-to-digital converter (ADC) and current-sense amplifier, the L9961 senses cell voltages with an accuracy of ±15mV and battery current to within 0.25%. The accurate measurements enable high-accuracy passive cell balancing and coulomb counting, and support safety features including overvoltage and undervoltage detection, balance undervoltage protection, overcurrent detection, and short-circuit in-discharge protection. When an external thermistor is connected, the L9961 performs pack temperature monitoring with over/under-temperature detection and pack-fuse management. The L9961 is also highly robust to support hot plugging. While extending the battery lifetime and increasing safety, the L9961 consumes minimal energy from the battery pack. Two power-saving modes cut the current consumption down to 2µA in deep-sleep and 5µA in standby with the integrated voltage regulator active to resume operation quickly.	29.03.2023 08:30:00	Mar	news_2023-04-01_14.jpg	\images\news_2023-04-01_14.jpg	https://newsroom.st.com/media-center/press-item.html/n4540.html	st.com
PCIM Europe 2023: Further Sustainability Focus in Power Electronics	The entire power electronics industry and the manu...	11275	Event News	PCIM Europe 2023: Further Sustainability Focus in Power Electronics	The entire power electronics industry and the manufacturers of various components are aware of the importance of using eco-friendly and sustainable materials. This important topic will also play a special role at this year's PCIM Europe from 9 – 11.5.2023 in Nuremberg, Germany. On the way to becoming climate-neutral, sustainability can succeed when the energy transformation and the associated decarbonization are completed. In this context, power electronics plays an important part as a key technology in various sectors, since, among other things, the electrification of many applications is seen as a precondition for a climate-neutral transformation of the energy system. All three keynotes at the PCIM Europe Conference will focus on power electronics innovations and trends in relation to sustainability. The keynote "How Life Cycle Analyses are Influencing Power Electronics Converter Design", presented by Franz Musil, Power Electronics Engineer at Fronius International, looks at the holistic evaluation of the environmental impact on a converter system through the use of a life cycle analysis. Holger Borcherding, Scientific Director, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Ostwestfalen-Lippe will present the keynote talk entitled "On the Way to the DC Factory - The Open Industrial DC Grid for Sustainable Production Sites is Entering the Dissemination Phase" on the second day of the event. This session will focus on DC grids for industrial applications. DC grids promise higher energy efficiency, among other things due to the low losses during energy transfers as well as the elimination of AC/DC conversion that would otherwise be necessary. On the third and last day of the conference, Munaf Rahimo, President and Founder of MTAL, will present the keynote talk on "HV Silicon and SiC Power Semiconductors - Key Components for Sustainable Energy Solutions", focusing on high-power and high-voltage semiconductors and their major importance for industrial manufacturing and power grids.	28.03.2023 16:00:00	Mar	news_2023-04-01_11.jpg	\images\news_2023-04-01_11.jpg	https://pcim.mesago.com/nuernberg/en/press/press-releases/pcim-press-releases/sustainability.html	pcim-europe.com
First Stop on the Biden Administration's 'Invest in America' Tour	Wolfspeed hosted the first stop of President Joe B...	11295	Industry News	First Stop on the Biden Administration's 'Invest in America' Tour	Wolfspeed hosted the first stop of President Joe Biden's 'Invest in America' tour at the company's Durham, N.C. headquarters. The President highlighted initiatives designed to boost American manufacturing, rebuild the nation's infrastructure and strengthen supply chains. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper were also in attendance at the event. As an American company at the forefront of the transition from silicon to Silicon Carbide to enhance technology efficiency and energy savings, Wolfspeed is committed to shaping the future of the semiconductor markets. Initiatives like the CHIPS & Science Act that are investing in and advancing the semiconductor industry will help propel the transition to electric vehicles, the move to faster 5G networks, the evolution of renewable energy and energy storage, and the advancement of industrial applications. "We're honored to have been the first stop on the President's 'Invest in America' tour and to be recognized for our commitment to growing U.S. manufacturing and making a name for North Carolina in the tech space," said Wolfspeed President and CEO, Gregg Lowe. "Silicon Carbide is at the heart of what we do -- it's essential to accelerating the adoption of EVs, delivering energy savings to consumers, and meeting global emission reduction targets. Wolfspeed is proud to play a critical role in fulfilling the objectives of the CHIPS & Science Act and the Inflation Reduction Act, and to reinforce U.S. leadership in the energy transition and the semiconductor industry."	28.03.2023 14:00:00	Mar	news_2023-04-15_9.jpg	\images\news_2023-04-15_9.jpg	https://www.wolfspeed.com/company/news-events/news/wolfspeed-hosts-the-first-stop-on-the-biden-administrations-invest-in-america-tour-at-its-durham-hq/	wolfspeed.com
Jim Morgan and Lip-Bu Tan Receive 'Lifetime of Innovation' Award	Imec is thrilled to announce that this year's Life...	11294	People	Jim Morgan and Lip-Bu Tan Receive 'Lifetime of Innovation' Award	Imec is thrilled to announce that this year's Lifetime of Innovation Award will go to James ("Jim") C. Morgan, chairman emeritus of Applied Materials, and Cadence Design Systems' current Executive Chair of the Board and former Chief Executive Officer, Lip-Bu Tan. With this accolade, imec and its partners wish to honor Morgan's and Tan's immense impact – not only as enablers driving the chip industry and its markets, but also on society at large. Lip-Bu Tan will be presented with the award during a ceremony at ITF World (Antwerp, Belgium – May 16 & 17), in the company of over 2,000 semiconductor and deep tech executives. Jim Morgan will receive the award at ITF USA (San Francisco, California – July 10), in conjunction with Semicon West. A tradition that started off in 2016, imec's Lifetime of Innovation Award recognizes game changers in the semiconductor industry. Its first recipient was the late Silicon Valley legend Dr. Gordon Moore, creator of the famous Moore's law theory and co-founder of Intel. Last year, the award was handed over to Mr. Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, for revolutionizing the world with his personal computing software – which in turn fueled numerous semiconductor developments (including new initiatives to increase compute power while reducing energy consumption and cost).	28.03.2023 13:00:00	Mar	news_2023-04-15_8.jpg	\images\news_2023-04-15_8.jpg	https://www.imec-int.com/en/press/jim-morgan-and-lip-bu-tan-receive-imecs-lifetime-innovation-award	imec-int.com
Charge Measurement Accuracy for Li-ion EV Batteries	To enable designers of Lithium-ion battery managem...	11276	Product Release	Charge Measurement Accuracy for Li-ion EV Batteries	To enable designers of Lithium-ion battery management systems (BMSs) in the automotive sector to maximise the autonomy range of electric vehicles (EVs), electrical measurement technology specialist LEM has launched its CAB 1500 current sensor for accurate battery charge level measurement. The CAB 1500 is the latest member of LEM's CAB series of automotive grade design sensors that use the properties of fluxgate transducer technology to deliver the high accuracy and low offset required for reliable coulomb counting – measuring the discharging current of Li-ion batteries to estimate their state of charge (SoC). The CAB series is renowned for compliance with the ISO 26262 functional safety standard (to automotive safety integrity level C) as well as easy application through a controller area network (CAN) interface offering 500 kbps. Backed by LEM's 50 years' experience in developing electrical measurement solutions, the CAB 1500 open loop fluxgate sensor – equipped with electronic mechanisms and software that guarantee the levels of reliability required by BMSs – can be busbar or panel mounted and combines resolution up to 0.1% with low offset and highest accuracy. As well as offering an extended current range up to ±1500A and compatibility with 800V applications to the IEC 60664-1 standard, the new sensor boasts non-intrusive measurement for full galvanic isolation up to 2.5kV. Other features include low power consumption VS shunt technology and 0.5% total error over temperatures from -40°C to +85°C.	28.03.2023 06:30:00	Mar	news_2023-04-01_12.jpg	\images\news_2023-04-01_12.jpg	https://www.lem.com/en/cab-series-highly-precise	lem.com
Inverter Designer Appointed as CTO	Pre-Switch has appointed Jacek Borecki as Chief Te...	11268	People	Inverter Designer Appointed as CTO	Pre-Switch has appointed Jacek Borecki as Chief Technology Officer. Previously, Borecki was the senior inverter designer at Audi Sports, based in Germany, working on Audi's performance EV race team. Bruce Renouard, Pre-Switch CEO comments: "It's great news for Pre-Switch that Jacek has chosen to relocate to the USA to join the Pre-Switch team. Jacek is a strong proponent of soft-switching and our forced-resonance architecture, and he has already made vital contributions to our program." Adds Borecki: "During my time at Audi I became convinced that all future EV inverters will need to use soft-switching in order to achieve the high efficiencies required. Therefore, it is very exciting for me to join Pre-Switch as they commercialize this technology for the first time anywhere in the world." The Pre-Switch technology delivers many benefits including inverter efficiency at all load points (low load, average, peak), and improved motor efficiency and reliability. Fewer SiC/IGBT transistors are required for a given power output, and DC link capacitor size and cost can be reduced. Also, low-cost discrete transistors can be used to replace heavy expensive power modules.	27.03.2023 09:00:00	Mar	news_2023-04-01_4.jpg	\images\news_2023-04-01_4.jpg	https://pre-switch.com	pre-switch.com
Expanded E-Mobility Charging Test Portfolio	Keysight Technologies has expanded its electric ve...	11285	Product Release	Expanded E-Mobility Charging Test Portfolio	Keysight Technologies has expanded its electric vehicle (EV) and electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) charging test portfolio to create a toolset of design, emulation, and test solutions for e-mobility. The tools complement Keysight's EV / EVSE charging test portfolio with component-level and field testing solutions. The expansion of Keysight's e-mobility charging test portfolio helps EV / EVSE manufacturers tackle these complexities with solutions addressing the underlying communications protocols used in e-mobility products. Keysight's charging test solutions improve interoperability between EVs and EVSE products through conformance testing and type approvals by focusing on the complete range of communications protocols employed by the Combined Charging System (CCS) standards. EV smart charging infrastructure innovation center ElaadNL has adopted the Keysight Com Tester in combination with the SL1047A Scienlab Charging Discovery System – High-Power Series, the SL1203 Scienlab Regenerative AC / Grid Emulator, and the SL1830A Scienlab Regenerative DC Emulator to support its industry partners in the development of new e-mobility products. Keysight's complete EV / EVSE charging test portfolio enables ElaadNL to help automakers and charging system manufacturers implement new standards such as the Megawatt Charging System.	22.03.2023 15:30:00	Mar	news_2023-04-01_21.png	\images\news_2023-04-01_21.png	https://www.keysight.com/us/en/about/newsroom/news-releases/2023/0322-pr23-033-keysight-expands-e-mobility-charging-test-portfoli.html	keysight.com
SEMICON Southeast Asia 2023 to Spotlight Electronics Supply Chain Resilience, Sustainability, Smart Tech and Talent	Critical areas of semiconductor industry growth in...	11274	Event News	SEMICON Southeast Asia 2023 to Spotlight Electronics Supply Chain Resilience, Sustainability, Smart Tech and Talent	Critical areas of semiconductor industry growth including sustainability, smart manufacturing, smart mobility, smart medtech and workforce development will take center stage at SEMICON Southeast Asia as the industry's premier global electronics manufacturing and supply chain event returns to Penang 23-25 May at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre. SEMICON Southeast Asia 2023 is organized in partnership with Malaysia Ministry of International Trade & Industry (MITI), Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and InvestPenang. Registration is open. Themed "Boosting Agility and Resiliency for the Electronics Supply Chain", SEMICON Southeast Asia 2023 will also gather industry leaders to explore ways for the electronics industry to build a more robust supply chain as it navigates the current economic downturn and ongoing disruptions. "With global electronics supply chains being redrawn as a result of geopolitical forces, more global players are shifting their attention to Southeast Asia, where much of the world's semiconductor manufacturing capabilities are concentrated," said Linda Tan, President of SEMI Southeast Asia. "There is no better time for the region to bolster its position as a key hub for electronics manufacturing and deepen its integration with global value chains. We look forward to hosting industry leaders at SEMICON Southeast Asia 2023 as they gather to discuss how they can build on Southeast Asia's strengths to help increase global supply chain resilience, and better position the industry to seize the innovation and growth opportunities ahead."	22.03.2023 15:00:00	Mar	news_2023-04-01_10.png	\images\news_2023-04-01_10.png	https://www.semiconsea.org/	semiconsea.org
High Power Half-Bridge SiC Module	Apex Microtechnology has announced the release of ...	11325	Product Release	High Power Half-Bridge SiC Module	Apex Microtechnology has announced the release of the SA111, the latest addition to their line of integrated power modules utilizing Silicon Carbide (SiC) technology. The SA111 is expanding the boundaries of thermal efficiency and power density in analog modules. In a surface mount package and with a body of just 20mm x 20mm, the SA111 can provide continuous output currents of 32A, manage supply voltages of up to 650V, and achieve switching frequencies of up to 1MHz. This thermally efficient package utilizes top-side heat sinking, allowing the user to maximize board layout. The SA111's Silicon Carbide MOSFETs enable the device to withstand higher thermal stress, managing junction temperatures of up to 175°C. The SA111 SiC power module offers a fully integrated solution allowing for increased device control and protection, featuring an integrated gate driver, under-voltage lockout, and active Miller clamping. "The SA111 underlines again Apex Microtechnology's ability to provide leading-edge high power solutions in a very compact footprint.", says Director of Business Development, Jens Eltze. "Apex's patented PQ package addresses the demand from the market for surface mountable devices with top-side cooling." With the surface mount package style and exceptionally compact size, designers are afforded the ability to maximize board real estate, allowing for the use of multiple devices in circuit designs with high power requirements. A wide range of target applications include MRI gradient coil-drive, magnetic bearings, motor drive, test equipment, server-fans, Power Factor Correction (PFC), and AC/DC and DC/DC converters.	22.03.2023 13:30:00	Mar	news_2023-05-01_18.png	\images\news_2023-05-01_18.png	https://www.apexanalog.com/products/sa111.html	apexanalog.com
Automotive High Withstand Voltage Battery Monitoring ICs	ABLIC launched the S-19114 Series of automotive hi...	11323	Product Release	Automotive High Withstand Voltage Battery Monitoring ICs	ABLIC launched the S-19114 Series of automotive high withstand voltage battery monitoring ICs. The device is used to monitor battery voltage and when the voltage set by the IC is reached, it outputs a detection signal. It operates at 36V and has a detection response time of Max. 10µs. Two components impact the detection response time: the resistance components and the capacitance components in the IC. However, they are not much of a problem as the resistance components of the S-19114 Series are 1/5 of earlier models and capacitance components have been reduced to such an extent that detection response time is 1/20 of earlier models. These features help resolve issues such as higher costs and larger board size due to an increase in ECU capacitors. A battery monitoring IC needs to have low current consumption to be able to continuously monitor battery voltage. However, the S-19114 Series have few resistance and capacitance components that impact detection response time and current consumption during operation is a low 2.0µA typ. This makes the series ideal for low standby current systems where continuous sensing is required. Another advantage is that the S-19114 Series is housed in the ultra-compact HSNT-6(2025) (1.96 x 2.46 x t0.5mm) package making it a product that amply meets today's ever-increasing need for smaller automotive devices.	22.03.2023 11:30:00	Mar	news_2023-05-01_16.jpg	\images\news_2023-05-01_16.jpg	https://www.ablic.com/en/semicon/news/2023/03/22/s-19114xxxa-2/	ablic.com
Microcontroller with Smart Charge Logic Maximises Battery Cell Performance	Mascot introduces its next-generation lithium-ion ...	11281	Product Release	Microcontroller with Smart Charge Logic Maximises Battery Cell Performance	Mascot introduces its next-generation lithium-ion battery charger for the 4040LI model. The 4040LI uses a 3-stage charging profile with a microcontroller to maximise battery performance. The charger is also capable of waking up deeply discharged batteries and to soft-start charging with low current until voltage is normalized. This model is well suited for a wide variety of applications from medical to consumer. Owners of the 4040LI charger will enjoy optimised uptime and turnaround for battery-powered equipment such as medical devices, telecom, energy storage and power-assisted E-Mobility products. The 4040LI is medically certified according to EN 60601-1 ed. 3.2 and Home Healthcare EN 60601-1-11. It is also UL-approved and has 12 standard versions initially available for charging batteries from 3 cells (9.0A/12.6V) to 14 cells (2.0A/58.8V). Custom units are available upon request as well. Alternative chargers that terminate the charge on reaching the battery's threshold voltage can shorten charging time but always leave some capacity unfilled. The 4040LI's 3-stage charging first restores the full 4.2V/cell battery voltage and then applies the saturation charge needed to fill up the battery completely. This ensures the longest possible battery run-time and charging finishes when the battery is full. The 4040LI also features a single 3-colour LED indicator light for charge, error- or standby status, and a wall-mount bracket is available.	22.03.2023 11:30:00	Mar	news_2023-04-01_17.jpg	\images\news_2023-04-01_17.jpg	https://www.mascot.no/catalog/new-products/blueline/blueline-power-supplies/c-24/c-1339	mascot.no
DC/DCs Announced with Major Technology Upgrade	Many modular low-power DC/DCs on the market have b...	11286	Product Release	DC/DCs Announced with Major Technology Upgrade	Many modular low-power DC/DCs on the market have been designed to suit manual, low-cost assembly, which only suits the simplest of circuits with their inherent performance limitations. RECOM has broken this mold with the launch of drop-in upgrades to several of their popular product ranges, achieving significant performance improvements using advanced circuit and automation techniques, but without a price premium. Some products will be lower cost than previous versions for volume purchases. Designated with a 'K' suffix, the products include the already-announced R-78K-xx series which are drop-in replacements for three-terminal linear regulators, but now with a wider input range and more output voltage options. The 0.5A and 1A versions have smaller case sizes, lower weight, and better efficiency. Another introduction is the RKK series, an upgrade to the existing RKE and RFMM series, a 1W isolated SIP-7 DC/DC. The RKK now has lower EMI, operates to 105°C with no derating, continuous short-circuit protection, and higher efficiency than the RKE series, maintained to light loads. Elimination of potting saves cost and weight, nearly halving to just 1.7g, adding to its 'green' credentials. Versions with a fully regulated output and the same performance enhancements are available as the RYK series as upgrades to the existing RY series. The popular regulated 4:1 input RSO product has also been upgraded to the RSOK series which now features 3kV/1min agency-rated 'basic' grade isolation compared with 2kVDC/1 second 'functional' grade, lower isolation capacitance at 50pF, higher operating temperature to 88°C without derating, and no minimum load requirements.	21.03.2023 16:30:00	Mar	news_2023-04-01_22.jpg	\images\news_2023-04-01_22.jpg	https://recom-power.com/en/company/newsroom/news/rec-n-popular-r78,-rke,-rfmm,-rso,-ry,-rse,-rs3-series-upgraded-256.html?4	recom-power.com
Integrated and Configurable RF Switching Solution	Menlo Microsystems introduced a six-channel single...	11284	Product Release	Integrated and Configurable RF Switching Solution	Menlo Microsystems introduced a six-channel single-pole/single-throw (6x SPST) switch. The MM3100 switch provides high RF switching performance with low DC power consumption for applications that require reliable and configurable high RF power switch operations in wireless, aerospace and defense, and test and measurement applications. Built on Menlo Micro's production-ready Ideal Switch technology, the MM3100 switch provides a replacement for electromechanical relays (EMRs) or solid-state switches in high-density switching applications. The MM3100 is capable of 25 watts (CW), 200 W (pulsed) from DC to 3 GHz, while delivering more than three billion switching cycles with fast switching times (below 10 µs). Each switch is normally open (NO) and individually controlled by a serial peripheral interface (SPI) bus, enabling multiple switch configurations such as dual SP3T or triple SP2T. An external +5 VDC logic supply and a high voltage +79 VDC bias source are required to operate the internal relay driver. "Today's wireless, defense and aerospace, and test and measurement applications require ever-higher levels of performance, reliability and linearity from RF switching components," said Chris Giovanniello, co-founder, and Senior VP of Marketing at Menlo Micro. "Switches should be the strongest link in these demanding applications, and to address this need, we have added a new highly integrated six channel SPST switch to our portfolio that offers best-in-class linearity, insertion loss and reliability. Whether you are developing the next generation aerospace and defense systems, our new MM3100 SPST switch outperforms existing EMR (electromagnetic relay) and solid-state switching alternatives."	21.03.2023 14:30:00	Mar	news_2023-04-01_20.png	\images\news_2023-04-01_20.png	https://menlomicro.com/newsroom/menlo-micro-releases-to-production-a-new-high-performance-fully-integrated-and-configurable-rf-switching-solution	menlomicro.com
11 KW LLC Set with Combined Transformer and Resonance Inductor	Premo has developed an efficient triple 3.6 KW LLC...	11283	Product Release	11 KW LLC Set with Combined Transformer and Resonance Inductor	Premo has developed an efficient triple 3.6 KW LLC (suited for 400V Input) set with transformer and resonance inductor specifically designed for on-board chargers capable of handling up to 11 kilowatts of power. The BCBM-11KW-004 series is designed to minimize energy losses during the charging process, which helps to reduce the overall energy consumption of the charging system. This can be particularly important for electric vehicles, where efficient use of energy can help to maximize the vehicle's range and minimize charging times. The combined unit features a compact design, 158x98x38cm, and is lightweight, with only 1500g total weight and reduced volume, which makes it well-suited for use in electric vehicles on board chargers where space is at a premium. It is also designed to be highly durable and able to withstand the rigors of daily use in demanding environments. The usage of specific thermal conductive encapsulation material, like CoolmagTM, improves the performance capability of the part. During manufacturing, the encapsulation process is made guaranteeing no bubbles or voids inside the part, removing the chances of thermal runaways or failures.	21.03.2023 13:30:00	Mar	news_2023-04-01_19.jpg	\images\news_2023-04-01_19.jpg	https://www.grupopremo.com/en/#	grupopremo.com
Empowering the Next Generation of Engineers	Mouser Electronics is proud to announce its sponso...	11292	Industry News	Empowering the Next Generation of Engineers	Mouser Electronics is proud to announce its sponsorship of the adveisor program at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), one of the leading universities in Europe for electrical and mechanical engineering. The TUM adveisor program is a one-year soft skills program designed for first-year electrical engineering students. The course is designed to provide real use-case challenges to develop skilled and knowledgeable engineers who are able to communicate confidently, project-manage and master the dynamics of effective teamworking. "At Mouser, supporting students is rooted in the company's foundation.' states Mark Patrick, Technical Marketing Manager, EMEA at Mouser Electronics. "The students of today are the engineers of tomorrow and the adveisor program will help them to apply their learning to real-world challenges – empowering innovation through practical problem solving and effective communication." Mouser kicked off the partnership by delivering a collaborative workshop at TUM with Arduino and Red Pitaya on the fundamentals of circuit theory and pulse measurement in December of last year. The first workshop was held by Mouser's in-house engineers Rafik Mitry and Aly Barakat. "We're thrilled to have Mouser's support and collaboration on the adveisor program," commented PD Dr.-Ing. habil. Dirk Wollherr, at TUM. "We think Mouser's involvement brings real value to the electrical engineering students, supporting them to develop their skills through interactive workshops."	21.03.2023 11:00:00	Mar	news_2023-04-15_6.jpg	\images\news_2023-04-15_6.jpg	https://eu.mouser.com/newsroom/publicrelations-mouser-enpowers-engineers-tum-2023final/	mouser.com
Memorandum of Understanding Extends Partnership	Infineon Technologies and Delta Electronics are ex...	11270	Industry News	Memorandum of Understanding Extends Partnership	Infineon Technologies and Delta Electronics are expanding their long-term cooperation from industrial to automotive applications. Both companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will deepen their joint innovation activities to provide more efficient and higher-density solutions for the fast-growing market of electric vehicles (EV). The agreement covers a wide range of components such as high-voltage and low-voltage discretes and modules as well as microcontrollers to be used in EV drivetrain applications such as traction inverters, DC-DC converters and on-board chargers. In addition, both parties agreed to set up a joint innovation lab for automotive applications. The Delta-Infineon Automotive Innovation Center will be co-managed by both companies. It is scheduled to be set up in Pingzhen, Taiwan in the second half of 2023. "Infineon and Delta share the common goal of developing increasingly energy-efficient and CO 2-saving solutions that support global decarbonization efforts," said Peter Schiefer, President of Infineon's Automotive division. "We want to further advance the energy efficiency of electromobility together by combining Infineon's comprehensive automotive product portfolio and application know-how with Delta's expertise in integration and system optimization. Ensuring the energy efficiency of automotive applications is of paramount importance in our time and we are committed to further improving it."	21.03.2023 11:00:00	Mar	news_2023-04-01_6.jpg	\images\news_2023-04-01_6.jpg	https://www.infineon.com/cms/en/about-infineon/press/press-releases/2023/INFATV202303-084.html	infineon.com
Groundbreaking Ceremony for Chip Fab in Northern Germany	The global semiconductor group, Vishay Intertechno...	11273	Industry News	Groundbreaking Ceremony for Chip Fab in Northern Germany	The global semiconductor group, Vishay Intertechnology, held a symbolic groundbreaking ceremony for a chip fab in Itzehoe. In the presence of representatives from business and politics, the starting signal was given for the construction of a 300 mm fab for automotive MOSFETs on the six-hectare site in the "Innovation Quarter". The company is investing $400 million in the first phase of expansion. It is Vishay's second production at the site. Manufacturing is expected to be up and running by the end of 2025. Just in time for the beginning of spring, Vishay invited to the official start of a new era in their company history: the construction of a new 300 mm wafer fab. The first phase of the site expansion will almost double the production capacity of Vishay Siliconix Itzehoe GmbH. 150 new employees for various qualifications will be needed during the expansion and are already being sought. If everything goes according to plan, the shell will be completed this year. Next year, the heart of the factory, the highly sensitive cleanroom, including equipment, will be built and the first wafers will be ready for delivery by the beginning of 2026 at the latest. The expansion became necessary because the company has reached the limits of its capacity. By increasing MOSFET production, it is making an important contribution to wafer supply. Already the first stage alone will be the largest in the company's history.	20.03.2023 14:00:00	Mar	news_2023-04-01_9.jpg	\images\news_2023-04-01_9.jpg	https://www.vishay.com	vishay.com
Partnership on SiC Inverter Reference Design	CISSOID and Silicon Mobility have announced a far-...	11272	Industry News	Partnership on SiC Inverter Reference Design	CISSOID and Silicon Mobility have announced a far-reaching partnership to deliver a complete and modular Silicon Carbide (SiC) inverter reference design supporting electric motor drives up to 350kW/850V. The reference design includes CISSOID's high voltage SiC-based power module, integrated Gate Driver board, Control board with Silicon Mobility's ultra-fast and safe OLEA T222 FPCU, DC and phase current sensors, DC link capacitor and EMI filtering together with integrated liquid cooling. CISSOID will also sell and deliver Silicon Mobility's OLEA APP INVERTER Software for Electric Vehicle Powertrain Control providing the customer with a development platform ready for integration work. Dave Hutton, CISSOID's CEO commented: "Up until now, customers only really had 2 options. The first was to develop all the hardware, then integrate with third party software into their design environment. This was extremely time consuming and required in depth knowledge of SiC-based power system design. The second option was to buy an off-the-shelf inverter that, however, does not offer the ability to fully customise for the application requirements." David Fresneau, VP Marketing and Business Development at Silicon Mobility added: "This is a great opportunity for our customers to get access to our advanced e-motor control hardware and software platform and a fully integrated high performance inverter reference design from CISSOID which will significantly simplify the design process and reduce Time-to Market."	20.03.2023 13:00:00	Mar	news_2023-04-01_8.jpg	\images\news_2023-04-01_8.jpg	https://www.cissoid.com/news/cissoid-silicon-mobility-expand-their-partnership-to-deliver-a-complete-sic-inverter-reference-desig.html	cissoid.com
Integrated Half-Bridge Solution with Driver	Innoscience Technology launched the first in a new...	11302	Product Release	Integrated Half-Bridge Solution with Driver	Innoscience Technology launched the first in a new family of SolidGaN integrated GaN devices. ISG3201 is a complete half-bridge circuit including two 100V 3.2mΩ InnoGaN HEMTs and the required driver circuitry in an LGA package measuring just 5x6.5x1.1mm. Explains Yi Sun, general manager of Innoscience America and Senior VP: "Innoscience is now offering designers a choice between the ultimate flexibility of using a discrete solution, and this new integrated approach which is very compact and simple to use and soldering and simplifying the power stage layout". The ISG3201 SolidGaN half-bridge comprises two 100V 3.2mΩ e-mode GaN HEMTs with driver, driving resistor, bootstrap and V<sub>cc</sub> capacitors. It has a 34A continuous current capability, zero reverse recovery charge and ultra-low on resistance. Thanks to the high level of integration, gate loop and power loop parasitics are kept below 1nH. As a result, voltage spikes on switching nodes are minimized. The Turn-On speed of the half-bridge GaN HEMTs can be adjusted using a single resistor. ISG3201 is suitable for high frequency Buck converters, half-bridge or full-bridge converters, Class D audio amplifiers, LLC converters and power modules. Overall, the integrated ISG3201 solution can save up to 20% PCB space on discrete GaN designs and 73% board space on traditional silicon implementations.	20.03.2023 11:30:00	Mar	news_2023-04-15_16.jpg	\images\news_2023-04-15_16.jpg	https://www.innoscience.com	innoscience.com
105ºC Supercapacitor for Automotive	KEMET announces its supercapacitor for automotive ...	11280	Product Release	105ºC Supercapacitor for Automotive	KEMET announces its supercapacitor for automotive electronics, FMU Series. This series delivers 1,000 hours at 85°C/85% RH-rated voltage and operational temperature ranging from -40°C to 105°C. These supercapacitors are qualified to an automotive testing protocol. They are manufactured in an ISO TS 16949 certified plant and are subjected to PPAP/PSW and change control and are ideal for automotive applications needing a main power system backup during a power loss, such as ADAS, autonomous vehicles, and central gateway ECUs. Supercapacitors are ideal for maintaining the main power system's real-time clock or volatile memory when it is removed, such as during a power failure or when the main power system's battery has been removed for replacement. Additionally, these supercapacitors offer power backup in equipment ranging from IoT devices, smart meters, medical devices, and industrial computing. Using supercapacitors for automotive electronics enables freedom from the design limits imposed by finite battery lifetimes. The supercapacitor's benign open-circuit failure mode contrasts with typical short-circuit battery failures that may result in outgassing or ignition. Furthermore, supercapacitors are a cost-effective alternative to small backup batteries. Depending on the type of load and current demand, they can store enough energy to provide backup for durations ranging from a few seconds to several hours.	20.03.2023 10:30:00	Mar	news_2023-04-01_16.png	\images\news_2023-04-01_16.png	https://www.kemet.com/en/us/new-products/fmu-supercapacitors-105-automotive.html?3=679468	kemet.com
Bare Die SiC Chosen for Line of Power Modules	ROHM Semiconductor announced that precision power ...	11267	Industry News	Bare Die SiC Chosen for Line of Power Modules	ROHM Semiconductor announced that precision power analog company Apex Microtechnology is adopting ROHM's silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs and SiC Schottky Barrier Diode (SBD) for a new line of power modules. This product family currently includes the three-phase SA310 module, ideal for driving high-voltage BLDC (brushless DC) motors, as well as two half-bridge devices, SA110 and SA111, ideal for a wide range of high-voltage applications. ROHM's 1200V S4101 SiC MOSFETs and 650V S6203 SiC SBD are supplied in bare die form, enabling Apex to save space and increase the performance and reliability of its modules. In addition to the SiC devices, Apex's new line of power modules use ROHM's tightly-matched BM60212FV-C gate drivers in bare die format, contributing to high-efficiency operation of high-voltage motors and power supplies. By using these parts in bare die form, Apex has been able to increase the levels of integration offered by these power modules. According to a study commissioned by the company, such modules are usually 67% smaller than discrete solutions developed by customers. Apex is often able to include not only MOSFETs, gate drivers and SBDs, but also bootstrap supply and bypass capacitors with compact surface mount form factors.	20.03.2023 08:00:00	Mar	news_2023-04-01_3.jpg	\images\news_2023-04-01_3.jpg	https://www.rohm.com/news-detail?news-title=2023-03_news_apex&defaultGroupId=false	rohm.com
Celebrating 75,000,000 GaN Power Shipments	Navitas Semiconductor announced a milestone of ove...	11265	Industry News	Celebrating 75,000,000 GaN Power Shipments	Navitas Semiconductor announced a milestone of over 75 million high-voltage GaN units shipped. GaN is a next-generation technology that is a significant upgrade over conventional high-voltage legacy silicon power semiconductors, that reduces the energy and physical space needed to deliver that performance. It runs up to 20x faster and can also enable up to three times more power handling or three times faster charging capability, in half the size and weight. Navitas was founded in 2014, and pioneered a revolution in power electronics, beginning with the mass production release of GaNFast power ICs in 2018. GaNFast ICs monolithically-integrate GaN power and GaN drive, plus control and protection. Next, GaNSense power ICs added autonomous sensing and fast control, with single and half-bridge portfolios. Now, GaNSense Control ICs combine high-voltage GaN power ICs with high-speed, low-voltage silicon system controllers for even higher integration, ease-of-use and system performance. Navitas is addressing a 2 billion unit per year mobile fast, and now ultra-fast charging market opportunity, with over 240 end-customer chargers reaching production. All of the top 10 mobile OEMs are in production or development with Navitas, including Dell, Samsung, Lenovo, LG, Xiaomi, Asus and OPPO, plus a broad range of aftermarket companies such as Anker, Belkin, Baseus and many more. As smartphone power demand has increased – driven by larger screens, bigger batteries, and 5G functionality – users have insisted on faster charging and ultra-portability.	20.03.2023 06:00:00	Mar	news_2023-04-01_1.jpg	\images\news_2023-04-01_1.jpg	https://navitassemi.com/navitas-celebrates-75000000-gan-power-shipments/	navitassemi.com
Evaluating High Voltage Power Semiconductor Devices	SUNY Poly spin-out NoMIS Power has embarked on an ...	11310	Industry News	Evaluating High Voltage Power Semiconductor Devices	SUNY Poly spin-out NoMIS Power has embarked on an exciting partnership with Hyundai Group, South Korea to evaluate and develop novel power semiconductor device designs and packaging for high voltage power devices. Working in collaboration with a network of partners across materials, device design, fabrication, and packaging, the NoMIS team will explore the suitability of different novel device architectures and packaging approaches for high voltage applicaEons. The project will evaluate Gallium Oxide (Ga<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>) Schottky Diodes, MESFETs, and MOSFETs with different gate structures and field management approaches to identify a path to next generation performance in wide-bandgap power semiconductor devices. Announcing the partnership NoMIS Power CEO Dr. Adam Morgan "We're very pleased to have kicked off this exciting relationship with Hyundai Motor Company, as it brings together the experience and research interests of both groups, while fostering a commercialization pathway for the developed technology. The electrification of high-power applications, particularly in the transportation space, motivates us to pursue the next-generation of power semiconductor technology."	17.03.2023 07:00:00	Mar	news_2023-05-01_2.png	\images\news_2023-05-01_2.png	https://nomispower.com/	nomispower.com
Protection Switches for Type C EPR 3.1	Alpha and Omega Semiconductor introduced a duo of ...	11282	Product Release	Protection Switches for Type C EPR 3.1	Alpha and Omega Semiconductor introduced a duo of sink and source switches that can increase the power delivery capability of USB Type-C ports to 140W, paving the way for Type C extended power range (EPR) implementations. The AOZ13937DI is suited for 28V Type C sinking applications while the AOZ15333DI is capable of Type C sourcing applications. These switches are suited for 28V Type C EPR implementations in high-performance laptops, personal computers, monitors, docking, and other applications. The AOZ13937DI features an ultra-low 20mOhm resistance with soft-start, overvoltage, ideal diode reverse-current, shortcircuit, over-current, over-temperature, and ESD and is designed to isolate and protect downstream components from abnormal VBUS voltage and current conditions. The ideal diode fast reverse current protection allows multiple power paths to be connected in parallel without interference. The AOZ15333DI companion source switch IC is capable of sourcing 5V @ 3A while blocking up to 28V. AOZ15333DI is UL 2367 and IEC 62368-1:2018 (3rd Edition) certified as a current limiting switch suited for Type C sourcing applications. The device is protected against numerous fault conditions such as VIN Overvoltage Protection (OVP), Startup Short circuit protection (SCP), Over-temperature (OTP) protection and has a programmable ILIMIT pin.	14.03.2023 12:30:00	Mar	news_2023-04-01_18.jpg	\images\news_2023-04-01_18.jpg	https://cms.aosmd.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/AOS_13937-15333_PR_2.pdf	aosmd.com
Appointment of Simon Pryce as Chief Executive Officer	RS Group (RS) announces that Simon Pryce is to be ...	11271	People	Appointment of Simon Pryce as Chief Executive Officer	RS Group (RS) announces that Simon Pryce is to be appointed to the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Executive Director with effect from 3 April 2023. David Egan, currently Acting CEO, will work alongside Simon in his role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Simon is a highly experienced business leader of customer focused, global industrial manufacturing and service businesses. He has a strong track record of driving results and delivering excellent stakeholder outcomes through enhanced performance and the effective execution of organic and inorganic growth strategies. Most recently, Simon was CEO of Ultra Electronic Holdings plc for over four years which was acquired by Advent in August 2022. Prior to this, he was Group Chief Executive at BBA Aviation plc for 10 years and previously held a range of international finance and management roles. Simon has served as a Non-Executive Director of RS since 2016 and been Chair of the Remuneration Committee since 2019. Rona Fairhead, Chair, said: "Following a rigorous selection process, we are delighted to appoint Simon Pryce as CEO of RS Group. Simon is an experienced and proven CEO of high performing international businesses with strong, effective cultures. He has been an enormously valued member of the RS Board for the last six years and been highly engaged in the development of the Group's strategy. The Board is very confident that Simon has the right leadership style, skills and experience to lead RS to continued future success in the next stage of the Group's growth."	14.03.2023 12:00:00	Mar	news_2023-04-01_7.jpg	\images\news_2023-04-01_7.jpg	https://www.rsgroup.com/media/press-release/2023/14032023	rsgroup.com
SiC E-Mobility Module Powers Geely Auto EV	Hitachi Energy has won a multi-year order via its ...	11291	Industry News	SiC E-Mobility Module Powers Geely Auto EV	Hitachi Energy has won a multi-year order via its partner Jiansan, from VREMT Geely Auto, China's largest privately owned auto manufacturer and one of the world's largest makers of electric cars. Hitachi Energy will supply its RoadPak power semiconductor module for Geely's ZEEKR, a premium all-electric brand of long-range luxury cars. In independent tests, RoadPak has performed more than four million start-stop cycles giving flawless operational reliability over the vehicle's lifetime. RoadPak is available in the 750-volt and 1,200-volt ranges, making it ideal for all types of electric vehicles – regular and luxury cars, commercial vehicles, buses, agricultural EVs, heavy-duty trucks, and even high-performance racing cars. "We are delighted to have won this order for our groundbreaking RoadPak semiconductor technology from one of the world's leading automakers and EV innovators," says Niklas Persson, Managing Director of Hitachi Energy's Grid Integration business. "The electrification of transportation is a key element of a sustainable energy future, an ambition that RoadPak advances by enhancing the performance of electric vehicles."	13.03.2023 10:00:00	Mar	news_2023-04-15_5.jpg	\images\news_2023-04-15_5.jpg	https://www.hitachienergy.com/news/press-releases/2023/04/hitachi-energy-powers-geely-auto-ev-with-its-game-changing-roadpak-semiconductors	hitachienergy.com
Low Inductance DC Link for Fast Switching Applications	To support the needs of high frequency switching i...	11277	Product Release	Low Inductance DC Link for Fast Switching Applications	To support the needs of high frequency switching inverters and converters, Cornell Dubilier Electronics has announced its 944L Series of low inductance, high current DC link film capacitors. Applications in green energy inverter systems and level 3 EV chargers are placing greater demands on power conversion circuits that deliver more power with a smaller footprint. The 944L Series was designed with these applications in mind. The series makes use of large diameter, non-inductive windings with low-inductance internal buss connections, yielding Equivalent Series Inductance (ESL) values ranging from 10 to 15 nanohenries. Ripple current ratings of up to 90 amperes at an ambient temperature of 55 °C are achieved by using low-loss polypropylene dielectric with metallized electrodes optimized for applications in fast-switching power inverters. 944L series capacitors are available in values ranging from 33 to 220 µF, with voltage ratings of 800, 1000, 1200, and 1400 Vdc. The series meets a 5,000-hour life test @ 85 °C with rated voltage applied, yielding an expected lifetime of 100,000 hours or greater with ripple current or ambient temperature derating. The capacitors are contained in a UL94V-0-rated plastic case with integral mounting flanges for secure, vibration-resistant installation. All case sizes have an 84.5 mm diameter with heights of 40, 51, and 64 mm, depending upon rating. Standard termination options include M8 threaded studs or M5 threaded inserts made of tin-plated brass.	13.03.2023 07:30:00	Mar	news_2023-04-01_13.jpg	\images\news_2023-04-01_13.jpg	https://www.cde.com/news/2023/3/944l-dc-link-film/	cde.com
24V DC UPS Solution for 100h Long-Term Backup	Bicker Elektronik has introduced a DC UPS solution...	11301	Product Release	24V DC UPS Solution for 100h Long-Term Backup	Bicker Elektronik has introduced a DC UPS solution for long-term backup applications. The 24V emergency power supply is equipped with the particularly safe and durable LiFePO4 battery technology and offers backup times of up to 100 hours. Consisting of the UPSI-2406D intelligent charging and control unit and the BP-LFP-13250S battery pack, the DC UPS solution is ideal for protecting embedded industrial PCs, controllers, drives, sensors, measuring systems, lighting and safety technology and many other applications. In the event of a power failure, voltage dip or flicker, system failures and data loss in safety-relevant applications can thus be effectively avoided. In addition, the new UPS management software 'UPScom' with cross-platform technology and intuitive user interface offers extensive functions for monitoring, parameterisation and messenger services. The powerful LiFePO4 battery pack BP-LFP-13250S with 330Wh enables backup times of up to 100 hours, for example for sensor applications or emergency lighting systems. The lithium iron phosphate battery technology (LiFePO4) convinces with over 6,000 charge and discharge cycles and an extended temperature range from -20 to +55°C. The high-performance battery management system (BMS) integrated into the battery pack to optimise service life and safety monitors and controls the complete charging and discharging process of each battery cell of the energy storage unit. The integrated cell balancing ensures a balanced and even charge of all cells so that the full capacity of the LiFePO4 battery pack remains permanently usable. The BP-LFP-13250S has a UN 38.3 transport certificate.	09.03.2023 10:30:00	Mar	news_2023-04-15_15.jpg	\images\news_2023-04-15_15.jpg	https://www.bicker.de/upsi-2406d_intelligente_dc-usv_144w_24v_6a_din_rail_version_dc-dc?nbnet=0	bicker.de
Silicon Chip for Patented AC Direct DC Power Delivery Technology	Amber Semiconductor announced that it completed th...	11266	Industry News	Silicon Chip for Patented AC Direct DC Power Delivery Technology	Amber Semiconductor announced that it completed the first silicon tapeout and entered the manufacturing and integration phase for one of its three core patented technologies – the AC Direct DC Enabler, a silicon solution that extracts DC directly from AC Mains without the use of transformers, rectifier bridges, or filtering. This technology represents a massive global opportunity to revolutionize the way power is delivered to every electrical endpoint on earth. AmberSemi's AC Direct DC Enabler silicon chip enables dynamic delivery of DC power on demand, and it requires only half the components of today's standard, comparable systems. The impact of coupling dynamic power capabilities with its much smaller system size is transformative, enabling significantly more capabilities and features to be added into electrical endpoints without altering the standard footprints of products. AmberSemi's AC Direct DC Enabler is ideally suited for integration into a broad range of electrical products, including smoke detectors, doorbell cameras, thermostats, smart products, appliances, intelligent HVACR, and more; virtually any electronic device that uses DC and is powered by the AC mains will benefit from this breakthrough technology. In addition, this technology can be paired with key semiconductor devices like microcontrollers and wireless radios for unique AC Direct semiconductor systems, that enable both housekeeping power plus outside sensor power provisioning from the single AC Direct system.	09.03.2023 07:00:00	Mar	news_2023-04-01_2.png	\images\news_2023-04-01_2.png	https://ambersi.com/successful-tapeout-of-silicon-chip-for-patented-ac-direct-dc-power-delivery-technology/	ambersi.com
SiC SBDs for Data Center PSUs	ROHM has announced that Murata Power Solutions is ...	11256	Product Release	SiC SBDs for Data Center PSUs	ROHM has announced that Murata Power Solutions is using its silicon carbide (SiC) Schottky Barrier Diodes (SBD) to increase performance and reduce the size of Power Supply Units (PSUs) for data center applications. ROHM’s SiC SBDs, SCS308AH feature high surge resistance and short recovery time, enabling high-speed switching. Murata’s D1U front end AC-DC power supply series include many active units such as the D1U54P-W-2000-12-HB3C and D1U54P-W-1200-12-HC4PC, highly-efficient power-factor-corrected front-end power supplies that provide 12V main and 12V/3.3V standby output. Multiple units can share current and operate in parallel. The power supplies support hot-plugging and are protected from fault conditions such as over-temperature, over-current and over-voltage. What’s more, the low profile 1U package make them ideal for delivering reliable, efficient power to servers, workstations, storage systems and other 12V distributed power systems while minimizing the number of required power modules. Jay Barrus, President, ROHM Semiconductor U.S.A.: “We are excited to help Murata Power Solutions, a Murata Manufacturing Group company that leads the industry in the field of industrial equipment including power supply systems. We are the leading company in SiC power semiconductors and have achieved a significant technological lead in this field along with the provision of power solutions combined with gate driver ICs. Together with Murata Power Solutions, we want to further improve the energy efficiency of power supply systems by using the full potential of SiC technology for industrial and data infrastructure.”	07.03.2023 09:30:00	Mar	news_2023-03-15_14.jpg	\images\news_2023-03-15_14.jpg	https://www.rohm.com/news-detail?news-title=2023-03-07_news_murata&defaultGroupId=false	rohm.com