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May
25
2022

New Automotive CFP2-HP Devices

Nexperia has announced the release of 14 rectifiers for power applications in its new CFP2-HP (Clip-Bonded FlatPower) packaging.

May
25
2022

PowerDI8080-Packaged MOSFET for EVs

Diodes Incorporated has introduced the PowerDI?8080-5, a high current, thermally efficient power package MOSFET for EV applications.

May
25
2022

AES Expands Renewable Energy Agreement with Microsoft

The 20-year renewable energy agreement with AES will support Microsoft in achieving its 100/100/0 by 2030 goal.

May
25
2022

New Solid-state Relays Drive Isolation Technology Forward

Texas Instruments announced a new solid-state relays portfolio, featuring automotive-qualified isolated drivers and switches.

May
11
2022

High-efficiency Inverter Improves Electric Motor Efficiency

Internal testing of Hillcrest high-efficiency inverter with 80kW electric motor achieves impressive motor efficiency gains.

May
11
2022

New Space-saving Side-wettable Flanks

Nexperia, the expert in essential semiconductors, has recently announced its latest product additions to a growing range of discrete devices which it provides in leadless DFN packages with side-wettable flanks (SWF).

May
11
2022

Schottky Rectifiers Set New Benchmarks in Current Density

Diodes Incorporated has announced the introduction of a series of high-current Schottky rectifiers in ultra-compact chip scale packages (CSPs).

May
11
2022

Ultra-Low On-Resistance Rad Hard 200 V Transistor

EPC announces the introduction of the EPC7007 radiation-hardened GaN FET. The EPC7007 has a total dose rating greater than 1 Mrad and SEE immunity for LET of 85 MeV/(mg/cm2). These devices 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.

Apr
28
2022

STMicroelectronics Rad-Hard ICs Target ‘New Space’

Built with low–earth orbit (LEO) in mind, STMicroelectronics’ latest series of radiation–hardened ICs boast a plastic package with a total ionization dose immunity up to 50 krad(Si), enabling next–gen satellites to provide earth observation and broadband internet from the relative safety of LEOs. Hello new space, goodbye old space.

Apr
28
2022

Cornami Strategic Investment Means Full Steam Ahead for FHE Accelerator

Cornami, the startup with the many-core accelerator compute fabric, has received strategic investment into its over-subscribed Series C round from Applied Ventures, the venture capital arm of Applied Materials.

Apr
28
2022

MWC 2022: O-RAN Nearing Commercialization

There were nearly four dozen demos of O-RAN (Open Radio Access Network) implementations at MWC Barcelona 2022, roughly half of them live on-site. These demos strongly suggest that O-RAN equipment is now moving from the conceptual stage to the successful implementation stage, and deployment.

Apr
14
2022

A New 350 V GaN Power Transistor

EPC releases its 350 V GaN transistor with a maximum RDS(on) and a pulsed output current of 26 A – all in a smaller size and a lower cost.

Blog
26/05/2022

What Drives Autonomous Vehicles?

The autonomous vehicle (AV) industry continues to evolve across many aspects: technologies, use cases, safety standards, safety legislation, and many others.

Blog
21/09/2023

How to Test an AC Capacitor with a Multimeter

In our practical life and work, the vast majority of electrical equipment or household appliances, are using alternating current (AC), the power supply department grid to provide alternating current.

Blog
14/07/2021

What is a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter?

A ground fault circuit interrupter(GFCI) is an electrical device installed to protect against severe electric shocks. It can also reduce electrocutions, minimize electrical burns and shock injuries, and detect ground faults, and interrupts the flow of electric current.

Blog
20/09/2019

What is SMA RF Connector

The SMA connector is an effective sub-miniature RF and microwave connector that has a screw fixing to provide reliable connectivity.

Blog
15/06/2021

Graphics Card Explained: Classification, Working and Structure

A Graphics card (Video card, Display card, Video adapter) is one of the basic components of personal computers. It converts the display information required by the computer system to drive the display, which is an important component that connects the monitor and the PC motherboard, and is one of the important equipment of "human-machine". Its built-in parallel computing capability is also used for deep learning and other operations.

Blog
29/02/2024

DC Voltage: What is It & DC VS AC Symbols

Dc voltage refers to the voltage in which the direction of current remains constant in time.

Blog
15/05/2024

RG6 VS RG59: Exploring the Distinctions

Coaxial cable refers to a cable with two concentric conductors, and the conductor and the shield share the same axis.

Blog
24/06/2021

Comprehensive Explanation of Capacitors

Along with the electronic information technology change rapidly, digital electronic product updates faster and faster, with the flat-panel TV (LCD and PDP) products, notebook computer, digital cameras and other consumer electronic products production and sales continued to grow, driven by growth in the capacitor industry.

Blog
11/06/2021

What is Universal Serial Bus (USB)?

Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a serial bus standard and a technical specification for input and output interfaces. It is widely used in information communication devices.

Blog
20/12/2023

How to Test Ignition Coil with Multimeter

An ignition coil is a critical component in the operation of an engine, providing power for the ignition process to ignite the compressed fuel mixture.