LDO suits 12V and 24V automotive power

Diodes has introduced AP7387Q, an LDO linear voltage regulator with a 5V to 60V input range and typically 700mV at a 100mA output current.

This article was posted on Apr 3, 2023

QuadSAT raises €9 million funding to expand range of antenna-testing drones

QuadSAT, the Danish drone-based testing company, has secured an additional €9 million of funding to scale up its operations, with plans to expand its product range.

This article was posted on Apr 3, 2023

Dual output 40V DC/DC step-down regulator

ADI has introduced a dual output DC/DC μModule regulator with patented silicon, layout, and packaging innovations.

This article was posted on Apr 3, 2023

Fujitsu and Osaka University develop efficient quantum computer architecture

Fujitsu and Osaka University’s Center for Quantum Information and Quantum Biology (QIQB) have come up with an efficient analogue rotation quantum computing architecture.

This article was posted on Apr 3, 2023

DIY Chatbot startup raises $150m

Character.AI, a startup which enables DIY chatbots, has raised $150 million. The 16 month-old company, which has 22 employees and zero revenues, is valued at over $1 billion.

This article was posted on Apr 3, 2023

500Wh/kg and 1,300Wh/litre from lithium ion cells

Amprius Technologies of California is claiming energy density of 500Wh/kg and 1.3kWh/litre from its latest demonstration of lithium-ion battery technology. This is about double the capacity of today’s general purpose cells.

This article was posted on Apr 3, 2023

PCIM: Wound component module for 11kW LLC on-board chargers

Premo has releases an integrated wound component package for automotive on-board LLC chargers rated up to 11kW.

This article was posted on Mar 31, 2023

LDO suits 12V and 24V automotive power

Diodes has introduced AP7387Q, an LDO linear voltage regulator with a 5V to 60V input range and typically 700mV at a 100mA output current.

This article was posted on Mar 31, 2023

QuadSAT raises €9 million funding to expand range of antenna-testing drones

QuadSAT, the Danish drone-based testing company, has secured an additional €9 million of funding to scale up its operations, with plans to expand its product range.

This article was posted on Mar 31, 2023

Dual output 40V DC/DC step-down regulator

ADI has introduced a dual output DC/DC μModule regulator with patented silicon, layout, and packaging innovations.

This article was posted on Mar 31, 2023

Fujitsu and Osaka University develop efficient quantum computer architecture

Fujitsu and Osaka University’s Center for Quantum Information and Quantum Biology (QIQB) have come up with an efficient analogue rotation quantum computing architecture.

This article was posted on Mar 31, 2023

DIY Chatbot startup raises $150m

Character.AI, a startup which enables DIY chatbots, has raised $150 million. The 16 month-old company, which has 22 employees and zero revenues, is valued at over $1 billion.

This article was posted on Mar 31, 2023

500Wh/kg and 1,300Wh/litre from lithium ion cells

Amprius Technologies of California is claiming energy density of 500Wh/kg and 1.3kWh/litre from its latest demonstration of lithium-ion battery technology. This is about double the capacity of today’s general purpose cells.

This article was posted on Mar 31, 2023

Smart textile sensor measures body movement to detect onset of fatigue

ETH Zurich has created a yarn whose capacitance varies significantly with the movement of the textile it is woven into.

This article was posted on Mar 31, 2023

ASFETs for hot-swap and soft-start

Nexperia is shipping 80V and 100V application-specific MOSFETs (ASFETs) for hotswap with enhanced safe operating area (SOA) in an 8×8 mm LFPAK88 package.

This article was posted on Mar 31, 2023

NRO announces commercial contracts for space-based hyperspectral imagery

The U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), which is responsible for space-based intelligence, has awarded six study contracts around commercial hyperspectral imagery.

This article was posted on Mar 31, 2023

Meet the new-normal trading conditions

Despite geo-political uncertainty, the UK component distribution market remains positive in outlook, reports Caroline Hayes.

This article was posted on Mar 30, 2023

EMS clocking keeps communication wheels turning

Timing devices provide a mission-critical function in automotive systems. Even if a component or system goes awry, EMS clocking signals must continue operating without fail, says Etienne Winkelmuller, of SiTime.

This article was posted on Mar 30, 2023

Medical PSUs in 2 x 3inch open frames

Cosel has announced a pair of 2 x 3inch format medical power supplies: UMA30F and UMA60F, delivering up to 30, or up to 60W, respectively.

This article was posted on Mar 30, 2023

1.7µm and 2.6µm linear InGaAs PIN diodes

As alternatives to through-hole TO-39 or TO-18 packaged PIN diodes, Marktech Optoelectronics has announced hermetic surface-mount InGaAs PIN diodes sensitive to 1.7 or 2.6μm, protected against water vapour, oxygen and other gaseous contaminants.

This article was posted on Mar 30, 2023

Spirit AeroSystems, Astraius partner for Prestwick Spaceport launch capabilities

Spirit AeroSystems and Astraius have announced a collaboration to build future satellite launch capabilities for Prestwick Spaceport.

This article was posted on Mar 30, 2023