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Intel Unveils Leadership AI and Networking Solutions with Xeon 6 Processors

Intel completes Xeon 6 portfolio of processors, delivering a CPU for the broadest set of workloads in the industry.
February 24, 2025

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

  • Intel launches new Intel® Xeon® 6 processors with Performance-cores, offering industry-leading performance across data center workloads and up to 2x higher performance in AI processing1.
  • New Xeon 6 processors for network and edge applications with built-in Intel® vRAN Boost deliver up to 2.4x the capacity for radio access network (RAN) workloads2.

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 24, 2025 – As enterprises modernize infrastructure to meet the demands of next-gen workloads like AI, high-performing and efficient compute is essential across the full spectrum – from data centers to … Read More → "Intel Unveils Leadership AI and Networking Solutions with Xeon 6 Processors"

Incheon National University Study Pioneers Breakthrough in Wireless Charging Technology

The novel resonant, auto-adjusting rectifier developed for wireless power, can enhance efficiency via dynamic frequency adaptation
February 21, 2025
The efficiency of wireless charging systems is limited by power loss occurring due to frequency changes in the resonant circuits that enable power transfer. These necessary modulations reduce electromagnetic interference caused by resonant frequencies on other devices. However, conventional strategies for adapting to changing frequencies are inefficient, cost-prohibitive, and impractical. Now, scientists have designed a resonant tuning rectifier that provides a low-cost, efficient solution to stabilize power delivery in wireless power systems.
 
Wireless power transfer (WPT) enables device charging without direct physical or wired connections. Resonant circuits are key components of WPT systems … Read More → "Incheon National University Study Pioneers Breakthrough in Wireless Charging Technology"

SemiQ 1200V SiC Full-Bridge Modules Simplify Development of Solar Inverters, Energy Storage and Battery Charging Applications

Tested to over 1350W, modules integrate two low-loss high-speed switching SiC MOSFETs with reliable body diode and deliver up to 333W with continuous drain of up to 102A
February 21, 2025

UC San Diego and CEA-Leti Scientists Report Breakthrough Microactuator Driving System at ISSCC 2025

‘Design Uniquely Integrates Energy Storage and Voltage Conversion, A New Standard in Efficiency and Autonomy for Small Electromechanical Actuators’
February 20, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO – Feb. 19, 2025 – Researchers at University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) and CEA-Leti today unveiled a groundbreaking microactuator driving system, combining innovative solid-state battery technology with novel integrated circuit designs for 2-in-1 storage and voltage boost conversion techniques.

Presented in a paper at ISSCC 2025, “An Autonomous and Lightweight Microactuator Driving System Using Flying Solid-State Batteries”, the breakthrough addresses a critical challenge in powering micro-actuators: delivering high voltages (tens to hundreds of volts) efficiently in a lightweight, compact form.

By dividing a solid-state battery – which is … Read More → "UC San Diego and CEA-Leti Scientists Report Breakthrough Microactuator Driving System at ISSCC 2025"

Artificial Intelligence Meets Embedded Development with Microchip’s MPLAB® AI Coding Assistant

AI-powered tool streamlines software development for greater efficiency and accuracy
February 20, 2025
CHANDLER, Ariz., February 19, 2025 — Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) is leveraging the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist software developers and embedded engineers in writing and debugging code with the launch of its MPLAB® AI Coding Assistant. A Microsoft® Visual Studio® Code (VS Code®) extension, the free tool is … Read More → "Artificial Intelligence Meets Embedded Development with Microchip’s MPLAB® AI Coding Assistant"

Renesas Debuts Ultra-Low-Power RA4L1 MCUs with Capacitive Touch, Segment LCD and Robust Security

New Devices Are Ideal for Metering, IoT Sensing, Smart Locks and HMI Applications
February 20, 2025

TOKYO, Japan ― Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today introduced the RA4L1 microcontroller (MCU) group, including 14 new devices with ultra-low power consumption, advanced security features and segment LCD support. Based on an 80-MHz Arm Cortex M33 processor with TrustZone support, the new MCUs deliver an unmatched combination of performance, features and power savings that enable designers to address a myriad of applications, including water meter, smart locks, IoT sensors and more.

The RA4L1 MCUs employ proprietary low-power technology that delivers 168 µA/MHz active mode @ 80 MHz and standby current of just 1.70 µ … Read More → "Renesas Debuts Ultra-Low-Power RA4L1 MCUs with Capacitive Touch, Segment LCD and Robust Security"

Pusan National University Researchers Develop Self-Protecting Nanoparticles for Effective Treatment of Colorectal Cancer

Scientists develop a colorectal cancer cell-activated nanoconjugate-in-alginate drug delivery system for precise, localized antitumor effects
February 19, 2025
Systemic circulation of chemotherapy drugs leads to off-target side effects, premature drug loss, and limited therapeutic efficiency in colorectal cancer (CRC) treatment. Researchers have now developed a drug delivery strategy in which CRC cell-activated nanoconjugates (CTNCs) are enclosed inside a pH-sensitive alginate matrix. This matrix provides a shield against the acidic environment of the stomach and small intestine, ensuring selective drug delivery in the colorectum, thus facilitating precise local CRC therapy without off-target side effects.
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most prevalent types of cancer and has a high mortality rate globally. Oral … Read More → "Pusan National University Researchers Develop Self-Protecting Nanoparticles for Effective Treatment of Colorectal Cancer"

TDK announces small X1 capacitors for demanding automotive and industrial applications up to 1000 V (DC)

February 19, 2025

February 18, 2025

TDK Corporation (TSE:6762) announces the X1 capacitors of the EPCOS B3291xH/J4 series for power line filtering of electromagnetic interferences (EMI) in demanding automotive and industrial applications with a rated AC voltage of up to 480 V. Applications that are exposed to harsh climatic conditions such as PV inverters and EV onboard chargers (OBCs) can benefit from the new X1 capacitors’ high resistance to high humidity environments. With the ability to continuously handle a DC voltage of 1000 V, this series is a dedicated solution for DC EMC of high-voltage EV platforms.

The X1 capacitors … Read More → "TDK announces small X1 capacitors for demanding automotive and industrial applications up to 1000 V (DC)"

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