Technology Articles

2023-05 Semiconductors NXP

[May 8 2023] NXP Semiconductor announced the launch of a new development platform that supports Matter™ to help simplify and accelerate the development of Matter devices for smart homes and buildings. With the new Matter development platform, designers can easily leverage NXP's broad portfolio of processing, connectivity and security solutions to develop a wide range of iot devices, from battery-powered devic ...

2023-05 Semiconductors Infineon Technologies

[May 8 2023] Infineon Technologies further expands its CIPOS™ Mini family with the introduction of the IM523 Series of High Efficiency Intelligent Power Modules (IPMs). This series of intelligent power modules uses the new 600V reverse pilot Driver 2 (RCD2) IGBT technology with open emitter. CIPOS IM523 Series Intelligent power modules integrate a variety of power and control components to improve reliability ...

2023-05 Semiconductors Infineon Technologies

[May 8 2023] To meet today's demand for smaller, more energy-efficient products, Infineon Technologies has introduced the CoolMOS™ PFD7 high-voltage MOSFET family, which sets a new industry standard for 950V overjunction (SJ) technology. The new 950V series offers excellent performance and ease of use with integrated fast body diodes that ensure device robustness while reducing BOM costs. The product is tailo ...

2023-05 Semiconductors Microchip Technology

[May 8 2023] The design complexity of smart meters is increasing as different communication solutions are integrated into the design framework and regulatory compliance requirements are specified. In response to the growing demand for developing feature-rich and simple smart meter design solutions, Microchip Technology announced the launch of the PIC32CXMT family of 32-bit microcontroller equipped with a new ...

2023-05 Semiconductors Renesas Electronics America

[May 6 2023] Renesas Electronics, a global supplier of semiconductor solutions, announced the launch of a new industrial microprocessor (RZ/T2L) that supports the EtherCAT communication protocol to enable high-speed, accurate real-time control of industrial systems. RZ/T2L MPU inherits the hardware architecture of its high-end RZ/T2M product, bringing the ideal solution to the rapidly growing EtherCAT communi ...

2023-05 Semiconductors STMicroelectronics

[May 6 2023] The STMicroelectronics LSM6DSV16BX is a one-of-a-kind, highly integrated sensor that saves a lot of space for sports earbuds and universal in-ear headphones. Integrated on the chip are a 6-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU), which tracks the head and detects human movement, and an audio accelerometer, which uses bone conduction technology to detect speech over a frequency range of 1KHz. The LSM ...

2023-05 Semiconductors ON Semiconductor

[May 6 2023] Leading in smart power and intelligent sensing technologies, ON Semiconductor introduces a new line of ultra-energy-efficient 1200V insulated gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs) with industry-leading performance levels that minimize on-off and on-off losses. These new devices are designed to improve energy efficiency in fast-switching applications and will be used primarily in energy infrastructure ...

2023-05 Power EPC

[May 6 2023] Following the earlier launch of the 100V and 35 A power class ics (EPC23102), EPC has introduced two new 100V power class ics with current ratings of 15A(EPC23104) and 25A(EPC23103). The three integrated circuits are capable of withstanding a maximum voltage of 100 V and integrate GaN half-bridge power levels with symmetrical FETs in half-bridge configurations, half-bridge drivers, level converte ...

2023-05 Power ams

[May 6 2023] Ames Osram further meets customer requirements with the introduction of the OSLON UV 3535 series of power UV-C leds that offer longer life, greater power output and easier system integration. Improvements in the performance of OSLON UV 3535 leds are due to innovations in package design and semiconductor technology. The innovative open package design is robust, compact, and flexible for applicatio ...

2023-05 Semiconductors Rohm Semiconductor

[May 6 2023] ROHM's SiC MosFETs and SiC Schottky Barrier diodes (" SiC SBD ") have been successfully used in Apex Microtechnology's power module family. The power module series includes driver module "SA310" (very suitable for high voltage three-phase DC motor drive) and half bridge module "SA110" "SA111" (very suitable for many high voltage applications) two products. ROHM's 1,200V SiC MOSFET "S4101" and 650 ...

2023-05 Power ams

[May 5 2023] Ames Osram, the world's leading optical solutions provider, has announced the launch of a small-aperture, compact surface-mounted laser SPL S1L90H_3, adding to its EEL portfolio. The laser provides enhanced performance in lidar and long-range industrial ranging applications and makes optical integration simpler. The SPL S1L90H_3 is the first surface-mounted edgeemitting laser with aperture as low ...

2023-05 Semiconductors Analog Devices

[May 5 2023] Analog Devices introduces an ultra-low noise dual output DC/DC μModule voltage regulator that features patented innovations in chip design, layout and packaging. At the front of the LTM8080 is a high-efficiency synchronous Silent Switcher step-down type regulator, followed by two separate low-noise, low-voltage difference (LDO) regulators with operating input voltage up to 40 V. To further suppre ...