Broadcom Inc. and Tencent Holdings Ltd. have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the adoption of high-bandwidth co-packaged optics (CPO) network switches for cloud infrastructure. Under this partnership, Broadcom will provide the 25.6-Tbps Humboldt CPO switch device that features Broadcom’s best-in-class StrataXGS Tomahawk 4 switch chip directly coupled and co-packaged with four 3.2-Tbps Silicon Photonics Chiplets In…
Software République adds six more start-ups to its incubator
Software République, an open innovation ecosystem for intelligent, secure, and sustainable mobility, founded by Atos, Dassault Systèmes, Orange, Renault Group, STMicroelectronics and Thales, has announced that six new start-ups are to join its incubator, bringing the total to 10 start-ups within its program. Launched in March 2022, the tailor-made incubator program has a dual purpose:…
Diodes adds to its line of programmable multi-channel linear ReDrivers
Diodes Incorporated has announced further additions to its extensive range of programmable multi-channel linear ReDrivers, releasing three new 20Gbps devices with 1.8V voltage ratings addressing fast-growing USB4 Gen3, Thunderbolt 4.0, and DisplayPort 2.0 standards. The DIODES ReDrivers PI2DPX2020, PI2DPX2023, and PI2DPX2063 are targeted at use in laptops, desktop PCs, workstations, active cables, monitors and docking applications. Their…
Vishay offers new low-profile, high-current power inductors
Vishay Intertechnology has expanded its IHHP series of low-profile, high-current power inductors with three new devices in compact 0603, 0805, and 0806 case sizes. Combining low DCR and core losses with a low maximum height of 0.8 mm, the Vishay Dale IHHP-0603ZH-01, IHHP-0805ZH-01, and IHHP-0806ZH-01 are designed to save space and increase efficiency in the Internet of…
Microchip enables OEM’s to double router and switch system capacities
The demand for increased bandwidth and security in network infrastructure driven by growth in hybrid work and geographical distribution of networks is redefining borderless networking. Led by AI/ML applications, the total port bandwidth for 400G (gigabits per second) and 800G is forecasted to grow at an annual rate of over 50%, according to 650 Group.…
Broadcom ships industry’s highest performing security switch, Trident 4C
Broadcom Inc. has announced the delivery of the Trident 4C Ethernet switch ASIC — a 12.8 terabits/second security switch capable of analyzing all traffic at line rate. Trident 4C detects flow anomalies in real-time as part of a rapid cyber-threat defense. Network bandwidth has been increasing rapidly and security analytics until now have been forced…
Infineon expands its fixed-frequency CoolSET portfolio
Optimized performance, efficiency, and reliability in high-voltage power supplies need to be combined with reduced bill-of-material (BOM) count and cost, as well as lower design efforts. With its 5th generation fixed-frequency (FF) CoolSET portfolio, Infineon Technologies offers the ideal components to meet these needs and effectively manage the critical design trade-offs. The new 800 and 950 V AC-DC…
Vishay launches new Hyperfast and Ultrafast rectifiers
Vishay Intertechnology has introduced 15 new FRED Pt Gen 5 600 V and 1200 V Hyperfast and Ultrafast rectifiers in the compact SOT-227 package. Offering the best conduction and switching loss trade-off for devices in their class, the Vishay Semiconductors rectifiers are designed to increase the efficiency of high-frequency converters and of soft-switched or resonant designs.…
STMicroelectronics and Smart Eye demonstrate 1-LED driver-monitoring system
Smart Eye, specializing in artificial intelligence (AI) to build technology that supports and predicts human behavior, and STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor provider, announced the cooperative development of a high-sensitivity, 1-LED driver-monitoring system (DMS). Combining Smart Eye’s expertise in driver-monitoring algorithms and optical system design with ST’s high-sensitivity automotive-grade global-shutter VB56G4A imager, the new DMS reduces…
Vishay offers UVC emitting diodes in ceramic and quartz-based packages
Vishay Intertechnology has introduced two new UVC (short wavelength ultraviolet) emitting diodes in a ceramic and quartz-based package for sterilization in medical, industrial, and consumer applications. Compared to previous-generation solutions, the Vishay Semiconductors VLMU35CR40-275-120 and VLMU35CR41-275-120 deliver higher radiant power at a lower cost, while offering higher disinfection efficiency and longer service life. The new…
Renesas releases inductive-position sensor automotive reference designs
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has released a catalog of reference designs for its innovative inductive position sensors aimed at automotive and industrial electric motors. With the Resolver 4.0 Catalog, engineers now have a resource of 80 instant designs based on the IPS2 motor commutation sensors, with each reference design targeting…
Infineon introduces next-generation OptiMOS integrated POL DC-DC regulators
As artificial intelligence (AI) technology is integrated into massive data centers, the demand for higher performance will continue to increase. Following this trend, high power density and energy-efficient solutions for smart enterprise systems have also become challenging. As a result, Infineon Technologies has introduced a new family of OptiMOS 5 IPOL buck regulators with VR14-compliant SVID standard…
STMicroelectronics offers new hybrid sensor for full interior vehicle monitoring
As advanced automotive markets start to mandate driver-monitoring systems (DMS), STMicroelectronics (ST) is equipping carmakers with the required technologies. While DMS promises greater road safety by assessing driver alertness, ST’s next-generation dual-image sensor monitors the full vehicle interior covering the driver and all passengers. ST’s new image sensor is enabling new applications including passenger safety-belt…
TERAKI launches radar-detection software for safer autonomous driving
Autonomous driving (AD) and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) rely on the precise sensing of the vehicle’s surrounding environment to safely navigate. Global manufacturers have turned to advanced sensors and algorithms to enhance perception and reach unprecedented levels of safety. TERAKI, a provider of edge sensor processing, has released the latest radar-detection software that accurately identifies…
Renesas enhances RISC-V embedded processing portfolio
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has introduced the industry’s first RISC-V MCU specifically optimized for advanced motor-control systems. The new solution enables customers to benefit from a ready-to-use, turnkey solution for motor-control applications, with no development cost. Customers benefit from reduced time to market and cost reductions with the delivery of…
STMicroelectronics releases advanced VDA-compliant LIN alternator regulator
STMicroelectronics has introduced the L9918 automotive alternator regulator, with enhanced features to ensure the stability of 12V vehicle electrical systems. The regulator contains a MOSFET to deliver an alternator excitation current and a freewheeling diode to handle the rotor current when excitation is turned off. Closed-loop operation with load-response control (LRC) and return LRC maintains a…
Diodes adds to its range of PCIe solutions
Diodes Incorporated has further strengthened its range of PCIe solutions with the addition of a new high-speed data rate ReDriver device. The DIODES PI2EQX16924 is the industry’s first available PCIe 4.0 ReDriver that operates from a 1.8V voltage rail, whereas competing solutions have to use a 3.3V rail. It addresses a broad variety of computing…
STMicroelectronics simplifies SiC inverter designs
STMicroelectronics has released two STPOWER modules that contain 1200V silicon-carbide (SiC) MOSFETs in popular configurations. Each uses ST’s ACEPACK 2 package technology to ensure high power density and simplified assembly. The first of the new modules, the A2F12M12W2-F1, is a four-pack module that provides a convenient and compact full-bridge solution for circuits such as DC/DC converters. Another module,…
Samsung unveils high-performance 990 PRO SSD
Samsung Electronics, a global provider in advanced memory technology, announced the 990 PRO, the company’s high-performance NVMe SSD based on PCIe 4.0. Delivering lightning-fast speeds and high-power efficiency, the new SSD is optimized for graphically demanding games and other intensive tasks — including 3D rendering, 4K video editing, and data analysis. “With continuing innovations in…
Renesas unveils new-generation Si IGBTs for EV inverters
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced the development of a new generation of Si-IGBTs (Silicon Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors) which will be offered in a small footprint while providing low power losses. Aimed at next-generation electric vehicle (EVs) inverters, AE5-generation IGBTs will be mass produced starting in the first half…