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Infineon introduces new E-version XDP™ hybrid flyback controller ICs for ultra-high power density designs

March 17, 2025

Munich, Germany – 17 March 2025 – Following the market launch of the industry’s first PFC and hybrid flyback (HFB) combo IC, Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) is introducing the E-version of its hybrid flyback controller family. Designed for high-performance applications, the new XDP™ hybrid flyback digital controller family leverages the advanced asymmetrical half-bridge (AHB) topology, which combines the simplicity of a flyback converter with the efficiency of a resonant converter, enabling high power density designs. This makes the controllers ideal for various AC/DC applications, including aftermarket and OEM chargers, adapters, power … Read More → "Infineon introduces new E-version XDP™ hybrid flyback controller ICs for ultra-high power density designs"

TDK introduces edgeRX: The future of industrial machine health monitoring

March 17, 2025

Microchip Introduces Electric Two-Wheeler Ecosystem to Accelerate E-Mobility Innovation

Scalable and flexible solutions to design diverse models of e-scooters and e-bikes

March 17, 2025

CHANDLER, Ariz., March 17, 2025 — The electric two-wheeler market is transforming the transportation industry as consumers embrace e-scooters and e-bikes for both recreational use and daily commuting. Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) today announces the launch of its Electric Two-Wheeler (E2W) ecosystem, a comprehensive suite of pre-validated reference designs that addresses key challenges in e-scooter and e-bike development, including power efficiency, … Read More → "Microchip Introduces Electric Two-Wheeler Ecosystem to Accelerate E-Mobility Innovation"

Infineon extends its XDP™ digital protection product family with new 48 V hot swap controllers optimized for AI servers

March 17, 2025

Munich, Germany – 12 March 2025 – Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) expands its XDP™ digital protection product family with the XDP711-001, a 48 V wide input voltage range digital hot swap controller with a programmable safe operating area (SOA) control designed for high-power AI servers. The controller will provide superior input and output voltage monitoring and reporting of ≤0.4 percent and system input current monitoring and reporting of ≤ 0.75 percent accuracy at full ADC range, enhancing the system’s fault detection and reporting accuracy.

The XDP711-001 hot swap controller features pulsed SOA current control technology for safer turn-on in … Read More → "Infineon extends its XDP™ digital protection product family with new 48 V hot swap controllers optimized for AI servers"

Emerson Software Adds Advanced Capabilities

March 17, 2025

PAC Machine Edition 10.6 Release adds a PLC Simulator and performance improvements to its integrated development environment, improving developer productivity.

Emerson has announced the release of PAC Machine Edition (PME) 10.6, the integrated development environment software used to configure and manage control system devices, including PACSystems programmable logic controllers (PLCs), QuickPanel human-machine interfaces (HMIs), and more. This update is the latest and most advanced version, elevating the user experience with a significant leap forward in capabilities, including simulation, data monitoring enhancements, optimized connectivity, and programming efficiency. For any PACSoftware users who are out of support, if they reinstate primary … Read More → "Emerson Software Adds Advanced Capabilities"

TI introduces the world’s smallest MCU, enabling innovation in the tiniest of applications

March 17, 2025

TI today announced the world’s smallest microcontroller (MCU), delivering optimized size and performance for compact applications such as medical wearables and personal electronics.
The new MCU is 38% smaller than the industry’s current smallest MCU, and enables designers to minimize board space without compromising performance.
The new MCU expands TI’s MSPM0 MCU portfolio, which enhances sensing and control in embedded systems while shrinking cost, complexity and design time.

DALLAS, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — … Read More → "TI introduces the world’s smallest MCU, enabling innovation in the tiniest of applications"

LDRA Launches Multicore and Worst-Case Execution Time (WCET) Support for RISC-V-based Processors

The LDRA tool suite automatically analyzes shared memory, cache resource access, coherency issues, and measures worst case execution time to guarantee deterministic execution time for RISC-V processors

March 17, 2025

WIRRAL, UK – March 12, 2025 – LDRA today announced that the LDRA tool suite now supports the hardware-based, multicore mitigation capabilities of RISC-V processors such as Microchip, Synopsys and ANDES Technology. Developers can now access and optimize performance across RISC-V-based multicore systems, including analyzing the impact of shared resources and data coherency on worst-case execution time (WCET).

With these tools, OEMs can automate WCET analysis and make it part of a continuous development cycle. This WCET inclusion streamlines design, increases reliability and accelerates time-to-market and guarantees deterministic execution in software-intensive applications that require a high level of … Read More →

Magnachip Introduces 25 New Gen6 SJ MOSFETS to Expand Power Product Lineup for AI, Industrial Applications and Smart Home Appliances

Introducing 25 new Gen6 SJ MOSFETs with improved specific on-resistance (RSP), faster switching speeds and enhanced electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection

March 14, 2025

SEOUL, South Korea, March 12, 2025 – Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation (“Magnachip” or “Company”) (NYSE: MX) announced a significant expansion of its product lineup with the launch of 25 new 6^th-generation (Gen6) SJ MOSFETs (Super Junction Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistors).

The switching speeds of the newly developed Gen6 SJ MOSFETs have been improved by approximately 23%, reducing the R_SP of applications by about 40% compared to the previous generation, thereby enhancing the Figure of Merit by 40%.

Additionally, a Zener diode is embedded between the gate and source to enhance reliability and … Read More → "Magnachip Introduces 25 New Gen6 SJ MOSFETS to Expand Power Product Lineup for AI, Industrial Applications and Smart Home Appliances"

VIAVI Delivers Precision Optics for NASA’s Groundbreaking SPHEREx Mission

March 14, 2025

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65W GaN converter delivers space-saving power for cost-conscious applications

March 14, 2025

ST’s VIPerGaN65D flyback converter, with its SOIC16 outline, permits extremely small and economical power supplies, adapters, and USB-PD (Power Delivery) fast chargers up to 65W with universal input voltage.

The quasi-resonant offline converter integrates a 700V gallium nitride (GaN) transistor and optimized gate driver with typical protection features, making wide-bandgap technology easily accessible to elevate power density and efficiency. The GaN transistor operates at up to 240kHz, with minimal switching losses, permitting a … Read More → "65W GaN converter delivers space-saving power for cost-conscious applications"