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Aug
27
2021

45W and 150W MasterGaN Devices for High-Efficiency Power Conversion

Easing the transition to high-efficiency wide-bandgap technology, STMicroelectronics has released the MasterGaN3* and MasterGaN5 integrated power packages for applications up to 45W and 150W, respectively.

Aug
12
2021

Foxconn Enters SiC Power Chip Business

Hai Hon Technology, which trades as Foxconn, is to buy a 150mm (6in) wafer fab in Hsincu, Taiwan, from memory maker Macronix.

Aug
12
2021

Mitsubishi Electric to Acquire Smarter Grid Solutions

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has announced, together with its U.S. subsidiary Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc., that it has entered into an agreement to acquire UK-based Smarter Grid Solutions (SGS).

Aug
4
2021

60V Rad Hard Gallium Nitride (GaN) Power Device for Demanding Space Applications

EPC Space announces the introduction of EPC7014UB, a 60 V radiation-hardened gallium nitride transistor that is lower in cost and is a more efficient solution than the nearest comparable radiation hardened (RH) silicon MOSFET.

Aug
4
2021

Breakthrough Renewable Energy Development

VGRID Energy Systems has announced the launch of the Bio-Energy Server 100. Bioservers are capable of converting biomass into clean renewable electricity and a form of ultra-pure, highly porous carbon.

Jul
28
2021

Accelerating Global Dual Sourcing for Lithium-Silicon Battery Materials

Group14 Technologies has announced a joint venture with SK materials to build a factory for lithium-silicon battery materials in South Korea.

Jul
28
2021

Standard Logic DHXQFN Packages in 14, 16, 20 and 24 pins

Nexperia has announced the small and low profile 14,16, 20 and 24 pin packages for standard logic devices. The 16 pin DHXQFN package also offers a 25% saving in PCB area.

Jul
21
2021

480W DIN-Rail Power Supply for Marine Applications

PULS Power has announced the availability of their new 24V, 20A DIN-Rail power supply CP20.245-R2, developed for on- and offshore use in the marine and offshore process industries.

Jul
21
2021

Porsche to Invest in Battery Cell Factory

The move marks an extension of the sports car manufacturer’s technological leadership role in the field of electric mobilit

Jul
14
2021

Power Disconnect Solution Enables Fast and Safe DC Fast Charging

Sensata Technologies has announced its new power disconnect solution has been chosen by several leading charging infrastructure OEMs to enable fast and safe DC fast charging.

Jul
14
2021

DOE Announces $52.5 Million to Accelerate Progress in Clean Hydrogen

The U.S. Department of Energy has announced $52.5 million to fund 31 projects to advance next-generation clean hydrogen technologies and support DOE’s recently announced Hydrogen Energy Earthshot initiative to reduce the cost and accelerate breakthroughs in the clean hydrogen sector.

Jul
8
2021

Nexperia Obtains 100% Ownership of Newport Wafer Fab

Nexperia has completed the transaction to acquire Newport Wafer Fab (NWF), contributing to the company’s growth ambitions and investments to boost global production capacity.

Blog
31/10/2025

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.

Blog
27/06/2025

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.

Solution
13/01/2025

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.

Blog
26/11/2024

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.

Blog
31/10/2024

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.

Blog
16/10/2024

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.

Blog
10/10/2024

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.

Solution
21/09/2024

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.

Solution
20/09/2024

C1815 Transistor: Pinout, Features & Specifications

This article gives a comprehensive introduction to the key information of the C1815 transistor

Solution
19/09/2024

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.