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.
PowerDI8080-Packaged MOSFET for EVs
Diodes Incorporated has introduced the PowerDI?8080-5, a high current, thermally efficient power package MOSFET for EV applications.
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.
New Solid-state Relays Drive Isolation Technology Forward
Texas Instruments announced a new solid-state relays portfolio, featuring automotive-qualified isolated drivers and switches.
High-efficiency Inverter Improves Electric Motor Efficiency
Internal testing of Hillcrest high-efficiency inverter with 80kW electric motor achieves impressive motor efficiency gains.
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).
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Introduction to Nexperia Automotive-Grade ICs
Electronics in the automotive industry require accuracy, durability and complete reliability. All systems, including the engine control and modern driver assist, are based on parts that have to endure both high temperature and electrical interference, as well as extended durability of operation.
ASIC vs FPGA Comparison: Performance, Cost, and Design Differences Explained
This article compares Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) and Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), two technologies used for creating custom digital circuits.
The Rise of Automotive-Grade SiC/GaN Power Devices in Electric Vehicles
The automotive fast recovery Silicon Carbide (SiC) and Gallium Nitride (GaN) power devices emerge as game-changing technologies.
How to Safely Discharge an AC Capacitor
AC capacitor discharge refers to the process in which a capacitor releases its stored electrical energy in an alternating current (AC) circuit.
Signs of a Bad Camshaft Position Sensor and How to Test it?
A car has a variety of electrical components, one of which is called a camshaft position sensor (CMP). This section will discuss this component, the signs that indicate a problematic camshaft position sensor, and the procedures for doing so.
Symptoms of a Bad Speed Sensor and How to Test It?
Speed sensors are utilized to measure the speed at which devices are spinning. Many vehicles, including automobiles, aerospace vehicles, off-highway and construction equipment, railway vehicles, and military vehicles, require speed sensors.
Current Divider: definition, applications & formula
A current divider is an electrical circuit configuration used to split or divide an input current into multiple branches or paths.
74LS04 Hex Inverter Datasheet(PDF) and Pinout
This article will explain some detailed information about 74LS04 Hex Inverter, including its datasheet, pinout, features and specifications.
C1815 Transistor: Pinout, Features & Specifications
This article gives a comprehensive introduction to the key information of the C1815 transistor
Guide to IC 7408 Logic Gate Chip: Specifications, Applications, and Pinout
The 7408 IC, a crucial component in electronics, features?four logic gates, each with two inputs.