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STMicroelectronics Powers e-Mobility with New Microcontrollers for Software-Defined Electric Vehicles

February 21, 2022

Stellar E’ MCUs are dedicated to EV applications and facilitate centralized architectures
Simplify high-efficiency power modules for e-drivetrain charging and digital power conversion

Geneva, Switzerland, February 21, 2022 – STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has unveiled new automotive microcontrollers (MCUs) optimized for electric vehicles and centralized (domain and zonal) electronic architectures. They enable EVs to become more affordable, drive further, and charge faster.

In current EVs, high-efficiency SiC-based (silicon carbide) … Read More → "STMicroelectronics Powers e-Mobility with New Microcontrollers for Software-Defined Electric Vehicles"

Latest Vishay Intertechnology Fourth-Generation 600 V E Series MOSFET Provides Industry-Low RDS(ON)Qg FOM of 2.8 ΩnC

Superjunction Device Lowers Conduction and Switching Losses, Increases Efficiency and Thermal Capability in Telecom, Server, and Datacenter Applications

February 21, 2022

MALVERN, Pa., Feb. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced the latest device in its fourth generation of 600 V E Series power MOSFETs. Providing high efficiency for telecom, server, and datacenter power supply applications, the Vishay Siliconix n-channel Read More → "Latest Vishay Intertechnology Fourth-Generation 600 V E Series MOSFET Provides Industry-Low RDS(ON)*Qg FOM of 2.8 Ω*nC"

Toshiba introduces a new size-reduced MOSFET gate driver

First device in a series of six supports back-to-back connection of external N-channel MOSFETs

February 18, 2022

Düsseldorf, Germany, 17th February 2022 – Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH (“Toshiba”) introduces a new MOSFET gate driver IC TCK421G that controls the gate voltage of external N-channel MOSFETs based upon the input voltage.

The MOSFET gate driver is suitable for configuring a power multiplexer or a load switch circuit equipped with reverse-current blocking by being combined with a back-to-back connection of external N-channel MOSFETs.

The TCK421G incorporates a charge pump circuit that supports a wide range of input voltages (VIN) from 2.7 to 28.0V, providing a stable supply of 10V to the gate-source voltage of … Read More → "Toshiba introduces a new size-reduced MOSFET gate driver"

Fictiv Launches New Business Solutions Portfolio With Offerings That Solve Current-Day Manufacturing and Supply Chain Challenges

Three new solutions give customers digitally-enabled workflows to drive speed & efficiency across new product development, engineer-to-order, and maintenance, repair, and operations — without compromising quality

February 18, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Digital Manufacturing Ecosystem Fictiv today launched its Enterprise Business Solutions portfolio, aimed at addressing the most pressing challenges facing product manufacturing leaders. This, … Read More → "Fictiv Launches New Business Solutions Portfolio With Offerings That Solve Current-Day Manufacturing and Supply Chain Challenges"

Vayyar, the global leader in 4D imaging radar, releases international automotive in-cabin safety survey results

February 18, 2022

Today Vayyar published the findings of its international consumer survey on automotive in-cabin safety
Report highlights evolving perspectives on in-cabin safety and its impact on vehicle buying behaviour, to help OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers formulate their innovation strategies
Key findings indicate price and safety are the top factors affecting purchase decisions
An overwhelming majority of consumers recognise that in-cabin safety lags far behind driver assist technology
Consumers also feel that Child Presence Detection technology should come standard in vehicles and that this significantly affects purchasing decisions
… Read More → "Vayyar, the global leader in 4D imaging radar, releases international automotive in-cabin safety survey results"

Aspinity Redefines Always-on Power Efficiency with First Analog Machine Learning Chip

AML100 boosts battery life by up to 20x with innovative system-level approach to always-on power reduction

February 18, 2022

PITTSBURGH — February 15, 2022 – Aspinity, the pioneer in analog machine learning chips, today launched the first member of its analogML family, the Read More → "Aspinity Redefines Always-on Power Efficiency with First Analog Machine Learning Chip"

Renesas and AVL Software and Functions Collaborate on Customer Support for Functional Safety to Develop Automotive ECUs That Comply with ISO 26262

AVL provides Renesas Customers with Comprehensive Support for Development of Complex and Specialized Functional Safety Systems

February 17, 2022

Düsseldorf and Regensburg, Germany, February 17, 2022 ― Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, and AVL, the leading company in development, simulation and testing in the automotive sector, today announced their collaboration to deliver customer support for the development of electronic control units ( … Read More →

PICMG Committee to Develop New Modular Box PC Open Specification

ModBlox7 introduces an open standard to proprietary multi-billion USD market

February 17, 2022

Wakefield, MA., 2022 – PICMG, a leading consortium for developing open embedded computing specifications, announces a technical subcommittee formed to create a new PICMG form factor specification named ModBlox7. This specification will transform the multi-billion dollar Box PC industry by introducing an open standard to what is currently a proprietary market. Box PCs are highly integrated computing solutions, but the lack of interoperability limits the ability for end users to achieve truly cost-effective and sustainable solutions.

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Innoscience delivers 40V bi-directional GaN HEMT with low RDS(on) for smart mobile devices, chargers and adapters

"First GaN to be introduced for mobile phone handsets in the world", says Jay Son, CEO of Innoscience

February 17, 2022

February 17 2022 – Innoscience Technology, a company founded to create a global energy ecosystem based on high performance, cost-effective Gallium Nitride on Silicon (GaN-on-Si) power solutions, today announced the INN40W08, a 40V bi-directional GaN-on-Si enhancement mode high-electron-mobility-transistor (HEMT) for mobile devices, including laptops and cellular phones. The INN40W08 HEMT has been developed using the company’s advanced InnoGaN technology which features ultra-low on resistance.

Commented Dr. Denis Marcon, General Manager of Innoscience Europe and Marketing Manager for the USA and Europe: “GaN technology has been adopted by manufacturers of mobile phone chargers over the last couple of … Read More → "Innoscience delivers 40V bi-directional GaN HEMT with low RDS(on) for smart mobile devices, chargers and adapters"

STMicroelectronics’ “Intelligent Sensor Processing Unit” Integrates Brains into Sensors to Launch Onlife Era

Combining signal processing and AI algorithms onto MEMS sensors injects local decision-making while substantially saving space and power

February 17, 2022

Geneva, Switzerland, February 17, 2022 – STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a top manufacturer of Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS), today announced the launch of the Intelligent Sensor Processing Unit (ISPU) that combines a Digital Signal Processor (DSP) … Read More → "STMicroelectronics’ “Intelligent Sensor Processing Unit” Integrates Brains into Sensors to Launch Onlife Era"