16.6μF <1pH silicon capacitor for IC interposers

Empower Semiconductor is aiming at high-performance decoupling within IC substrates and interposers with its largest silicon capacitor yet, the 16.6μF EC1005P.

This article was posted on May 14, 2024

Automotive connectors have signals, power and coax

Molex has introduced MX-Dash, a family of single automotive connectors that combine power, signal and high-speed data inserts for zonal architectures.

This article was posted on May 14, 2024

DMASS warns against over-reaction to 25% decline

The latest figures from European Components Distribution (DMASS) show a decline in Q1 of 23.3% with semiconductor revenue dropping by 26.5%.

This article was posted on May 14, 2024

Distance sensors work up to 538°C and 5,000psi.

Kaman Precision Products has range of mm-scale displacement sensors that work at temperatures up to 538°C and pressures up to 5,000psi.

This article was posted on May 14, 2024

60GHz antenna-in-package radar IC for industry

Texas Instruments has turned to 45nm RF CMOS process to squeeze a 60GHz radar, including antenna, into an 11 x 6.7mm package only 0.8mm tall.

This article was posted on May 13, 2024

Embedded Studio support for general-purpose RISC-V MCU

Renesas has increased support for its first RISC-V-based general-purpose microcontrollers by integrating Segger’s Embedded Studio into version 1.1.0 of Renesas’ RISC-V Smart Configurator code generator for R9A02G021 group MCUs.

This article was posted on May 13, 2024

Robots ‘getting it right the first time’ after random AI learning

Northwestern University engineers have developed an artificial intelligence algorithm for smart robots that gather their own raw data.

This article was posted on May 13, 2024

In-space research experiments return from ISS National Laboratory

The International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory is highlighting the return to earth of a range of projects that have been undertaken in space, in its permanent microgravity research environment.

This article was posted on May 13, 2024

Single-channel 80 mΩ high-side switch for automotive

HMI, the analogue and power management specialist, has launched its HL8518, a single-chip 80 mΩ high-side switch ideal for automotive applications needing power switch for low wattage lamp, high-side relays and valves, and general resistive, inductive, and capacitive loads.

This article was posted on May 13, 2024

Skywater hooks up with Lumotive for optical beamforming

Skywater, the US mil spec foundry, and optical chip specialist , Lumotive, have collaborated on the production implementation of Lumotive’s solid-state optical beamforming technology in SkyWater’s fab.

This article was posted on May 13, 2024

SiC market on a 25% CAGR 2023-28

The SiC device market is expected to exceed $10 billion by 2029, at CAGR23-29 of 25%, according to Yole Developpement.

This article was posted on May 13, 2024

High analogue accuracy automotive MCU survives 42V

Infineon has introduced microcontrollers for monitoring vehicle Pb-acid batteries, that can be powered directly from the battery and include a pair of high-accuracy ADCs.

This article was posted on May 13, 2024

Three terminal LED modulates at 263MHz and 1.3Gbit/s

Adding a third terminal to an LED can make it 50% faster, according to researchers at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC).

This article was posted on May 13, 2024

MCU integrates precision analogue and high-voltage subsystems

With the introduction of the PSoC 4 High Voltage Precision Analog (HVPA)-144K microcontroller, Infineon addresses the automotive battery management sector by integrating high-precision analog and high-voltage subsystems on a single chip.

This article was posted on May 13, 2024

Micron in mass production of 232-layer QLC NAND

A family of clock generators shifts the focus of SiTime from oscillators. The Chorus family is the second announcement from the company, following its introduction of clock generators in 2020. Oscillators make up 95% of the company’s revenue, explained Piyush Sevalia, SiTime’s executive vice president of marketing, but the acquisition of Indian’s Aura Semiconductor brought its clock products and clock IP into the portfolio.

This article was posted on Apr 24, 2024

SiTime lauds benefits of integration with clock generators for AI data centres

Micron is in mass production of a 232-layer QLC NAND which is shipping in select Crucial SSDs, in volume production to enterprise storage customers and sampling to OEM PC manufacturers in the Micron 2500 NMVe SSD.

This article was posted on Apr 24, 2024

Embedded World: Video Interview – Analog Devices on energy-efficient production

We caught up with Analog Devices at Embedded World 2024 as part of our promotional coverage for the event.

This article was posted on Apr 24, 2024

Embedded World: Video Interview – F&S on OSM direct solder modules

Samsung is aiming at electric vehicle on-board chargers with a 1,000v 22nF multi-layer ceramic capacitor.

This article was posted on Apr 24, 2024

Embedded World: Video Interview – Siglent on flagship SDS7000A oscilloscope

We caught up with F&S in Nuremberg at Embedded World 2024 as part of our promotional coverage for the event.

This article was posted on Apr 24, 2024

15kVA three-phase motor drives for more-electric aircraft

Microchip is aiming at 15kVA actuators in more-electric aircraft with a pair of three-phase power drive assemblies with silicon carbide power components.

This article was posted on Apr 24, 2024

Geyer signs with New Yorker for quartz crystal distribution

New Yorker Electronics has signed a franchised distribution agreement with Geyer Electronic, a manufacturer of quart crystals, oscillators and resonators.

This article was posted on Apr 24, 2024