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Infineon introduces new CoolSiC™ JFET technology for smarter and faster solid-state power distribution

Munich, Germany – 5 May 2025 – To enable the next generation of solid-state power distribution systems, Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) is expanding its silicon carbide (SiC) portfolio with the new CoolSiC™ JFET product family. The new devices deliver minimized conduction losses, solid turn-off capability, and high robustness, making them ideal for advanced solid-state protection and distribution. With robust short-circuit capability, thermal stability in linear mode, and precise overvoltage control, CoolSiC JFETs enable reliable and efficient system performance in a wide range of industrial and automotive applications, including solid-state circuit breakers (SSCBs), AI … Read More → "Infineon introduces new CoolSiC™ JFET technology for smarter and faster solid-state power distribution"

Navitas Redefines Reliability with Industry’s First Automotive ‘AEC-Plus’ Qualified SiC MOSFETs in HV-T2PaK Top-Side Cooled Package

TORRANCE, CA – May 5th, 2025 — Navitas Semiconductor (Nasdaq: NVTS), the only pure-play, next-generation power semiconductor company and industry leader in gallium nitride ( … Read More → "Navitas Redefines Reliability with Industry’s First Automotive ‘AEC-Plus’ Qualified SiC MOSFETs in HV-T2PaK Top-Side Cooled Package"

Microchip launches sub-$1, dual-core AVR microcontroller for functional safety applications

Several microcontroller vendors used the time around Embedded World 2025 to introduce some truly interesting devices. I’ve already written about the TI MSPM0 microcontroller family and the WCH CH570 microcontroller (see “TI says its MSPM0 is the world’s most teeny, tiny 32-bit microcontroller. It’s smaller than a grain of white rice and costs 16 cents.” and “A 10-cent RISC-V microcontroller from China? Why not?”), and now it’s Microchip’s turn with a new family of 8-bit AVR microcontrollers designed to help comply with advanced safety requirements including ASIL C and SIL 2.

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Infineon CoolMOS™ 8 superjunction MOSFET sets new standards for optimized systems performance in server applications from LITEON

Munich, Germany – 30 April 2025 – Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) provides its 600 V CoolMOS™ 8 high-voltage superjunction (SJ) MOSFET product family to LITEON, a leader in power management solutions, for superior efficiency and reliability in server applications. The 600 V CoolMOS 8 offers an all-in-one solution that improves LITEON’s new generation technology for existing and upcoming server application designs.

Infineon’s newest CoolMOS 8 at 600 V is leading the way in high-voltage superjunction MOSFET technology, setting the standard for both technology and price performance on a global scale. The technology increases the overall … Read More → "Infineon CoolMOS™ 8 superjunction MOSFET sets new standards for optimized systems performance in server applications from LITEON"

EIZO Releases SOSA-Aligned 3U OpenVPX Video Capture and GPGPU Card with up to Six 12G-SDI Video Channels for Situational Awareness Applications

Orlando, Florida, April 29th, 2025 – A leading provider of ruggedized graphics and video products has introduced the Condor GR6S-AD2000 – a ruggedized 3U OpenVPX form factor video graphics and GPGPU card powered by the NVIDIA RTX™ 2000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU.

< … Read More → "EIZO Releases SOSA-Aligned 3U OpenVPX Video Capture and GPGPU Card with up to Six 12G-SDI Video Channels for Situational Awareness Applications"

Automotive gate driver enables scalable and high-performance EV-powertrain designs

STMicroelectronics’ STGAP4S galvanically isolated automotive gate driver for SiC MOSFETs and IGBTs gives flexibility to control inverters of different power ratings featuring programmable protections and rich diagnostics that allow ISO 26262 ASIL D qualification. With analog-digital converter (ADC) and flyback controller integrated, the STGAP4S provides a highly featured and functional-safety qualified driver for scalable EV-powertrain designs.

The STGAP4S owes its flexibility to the output circuit that allows connecting the high-voltage power stage to … Read More → "Automotive gate driver enables scalable and high-performance EV-powertrain designs"

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Introduces Gen3 1200V aSiC MOSFETs Designed to Maximize Efficiency in High Power Applications

SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 1, 2025 – Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) (Nasdaq: AOSL) a designer, developer, and global supplier of a broad range of discrete power devices, wide bandgap power devices, power management ICs, and modules, today introduced the company’s next generation (Gen3) 1200V < … Read More → "Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Introduces Gen3 1200V aSiC MOSFETs Designed to Maximize Efficiency in High Power Applications"

Elma’s AI Optimized CompacFrame Speeds Development of Rugged GPU-focused Applications

Technical Highlights

  • AI optimized: backplane supports two SBC/GPU pairs
  • CMOSS and SOSA aligned: facilitates interoperability for modern military systems
  • Supports up to 100GBASE-KR4 to meet high speed application requirements

FREMONT, Calif., April 2025 – Elma Electronic has expanded its line of SOSA aligned CompacFrame development chassis to include an AI (artificial intelligence) optimized 7-slot version. Equipped with six 3U payload slots and one VITA 62 power supply slot, the new 3U VPX/OpenVPX test and development platform allows for SBC and GPU coupling and distribution directly through the backplane.

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Vishay Intertechnology 1 Form A Solid-State Relays Offer Continuous Load Current to 5 A in Compact SOP-4 Package

MALVERN, Pa. — April 30, 2025 — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced two new industrial-grade 1 Form A solid-state relays in the surface-mount SOP-4 package. The Vishay Semiconductors VO1401AEFTR and VOR1003M4T combine high continuous load current of 550 mA and 5 A, respectively, with load voltages of 60 V and 30 V, isolation voltage of 3750 VRMS, and low leakage current of < 1 µA typical.

With their high current capability, the devices released today are ideal for replacing electromechanical relays — which are susceptible to damaging vibrations — with contactless optical relays that provide robust, vibration-proof switching for higher reliability and a longer service … Read More → "Vishay Intertechnology 1 Form A Solid-State Relays Offer Continuous Load Current to 5 A in Compact SOP-4 Package"

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