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The new super-junction STPOWER MDmesh K6 series enhances several key parameters to minimize system-power losses. It’s suited to lighting applications based on flyback topology, such as LED drivers, HID lamps, adapters, and power supplies for flat-panel displays. With the 800V STPOWER MDmesh K6 series, STMicroelectronics is setting the benchmark for this super-junction technology, combining best-in-class performance…

Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today unveiled an innovative automotive gateway solution with R-Car S4 system-on-chips (SoCs) and power management ICs (PMICs) for next-generation vehicle computers, communication gateways, domain servers and application servers. Renesas’ new solution meets the automotive industry’s demands for high-speed networking, security, performance, and functional safety levels required…

Bandwidth growth, driven by the expansion of data centers and 5G network build-outs, is expected to drive the need for faster coherent Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) pluggable optics. Consequently, Data Center Interconnect (DCI) and metro Optical Transport Network (OTN) platforms are transitioning from 100/200G to 400G pluggable coherent optical modules to support these hyper-connected…

STMicroelectronics’ STGAP2SiCSN single-channel gate driver, optimized to control silicon-carbide MOSFETs, now comes in a space-saving, narrow-body SO-8 package and delivers reliable performance with accurate PWM control. As SiC technology becomes widely adopted to boost power-conversion efficiency, the STGAP2SiCSN simplifies design, saves space, and enhances robustness and reliability in energy-conscious power systems, drives, and controls. Applications include…

Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced its full commitment to meet the ISO/SAE 21434 road vehicles cybersecurity engineering international standard for its automotive microcontrollers (MCUs) and system-on-chip (SoC) solutions — effective with new developments from January 2022. This is part of the company’s continued commitment to implement robust automotive cybersecurity management…

Extended-temperature-range voltage reference ICs for automotive and industrial applications require low drift along with high reliability and performance. To this end, Microchip Technology announced the release of a high-precision voltage reference (Vref) IC that meets these needs at a cost-effective price. The new MCP1502 is an AEC-Q100 Grade 1 (-40° to +125° C operating temperature…

Melexis, a global provider of automotive semiconductors, and emotion3D, a supplier of camera-based automotive in-cabin analysis software, have joined forces to offer a unique 3D Time-of-Flight (ToF) demonstrator. This solution combines the driver-monitoring system (DMS) with high-precision 3D driver localization, to dynamically align augmented reality head-up displays (AR HUD) objects. Melexis and emotion3D’s novel DMS…

Broadcom Inc. recently announced the world’s lowest power L1/L5 GNSS receiver chip: the BCM4778. Optimized for mobile and wearable applications and equipped with the latest GNSS innovations, this third-generation chip is 35 percent smaller and consumes five times less power than the previous generation. Dual-frequency GNSS continues to be an important location feature for modern…

Samsung Electronics announced that it has developed its comprehensive Voice over New Radio (VoNR) solution for 5G voice call service, available for global mobile device manufacturers and network providers. With the comprehensive solution for VoNR, the company can offer more streamlined SoC development and 5G VoNR service deployment. VoNR technology supports voice call and data…

Qualcomm Technologies, together with key ecosystem partners, is set to redefine wireless expectations for latency-sensitive gaming, productivity, and learning applications on Window’s 11 PCs with Qualcomm FastConnect systems. Wi-Fi Dual Station designed using Qualcomm 4-Stream Dual-band Simultaneous, harnesses multiple Wi-Fi bands and antennas concurrently, to outperform traditional single band connections. By simultaneously using the 2.4…

STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor provider, and Rosenberger, a manufacturer of impedance-controlled and optical connectivity solutions, announced their collaboration on a contactless connector for ultra-reliable, short-range, point-to-point full-duplex data exchanges in industrial and medical applications . Rosenberger’s innovative contactless connector, the RoProxCon, leverages ST’s 60GHz RF transceiver, the ST60A2, to deliver high-speed data transmission while providing immunity…

Texas Instruments (TI) recently introduced the industry’s smallest and most accurate 1.5-W isolated DC/DC bias-supply module. The UCC14240-Q1 uses a proprietary integrated transformer technology to enable designers to cut their power solution size in half for use in high-voltage environments such as electric vehicles (EVs), hybrid EVs, motor-drive systems, and grid-tied inverters. With the accelerating…

Digi-Key Electronics, which offers one of the world’s largest selection of electronic components in stock for immediate shipment, was recognized as the Top Global Strategic Partner for 2020 from ECS Inc., International, a global provider in frequency control, power management, and timing products. Digi-Key received this honor based on their new product introduction (NPI) support,…

Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has introduced a new Group of 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) in its RA Family. The new RA6E1 MCUs, based on the Arm Cortex-M33 core, are the industry’s first Entry-Line MCUs to deliver 200 MHz performance. The new devices also provide exceptional low power consumption specifications, along with…

STMicroelectronics has announced new STM32Cube software packs and tools, as well as evaluation boards, to accelerate development with the latest STM32U5 microcontrollers (MCUs), which are now ready for mass-market applications with stock at authorized distributors. The STM32U575 and STM32U585 MCUs combine security and power-saving innovations with the increased performance and energy efficiency of the latest Arm Cortex-M33 core. With up to 2MB…

Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, is introducing the RAA2S425x Family of ICs for automotive pressure-sensing systems. The new devices provide highly accurate amplification and sensor-specific correction of signals in automotive xEV/EV/FCEV pressure sensing braking, transmission and HVAC systems. The RAA2S425x Product Family features high integration and advanced digital and analog functionality…

STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor provider, and Nu Eyne, Korea’s innovative medical device manufacturer, have jointly announced a Nu Eyne wearable therapy device for eye care, powered by an STM32WB55 dual-core Bluetooth LE (BLE) microcontroller (MCU). Nu Eyne’s recently launched CELLENA wearable device using electric current and light emitted to the eyes and associated nerves to…

Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, introduced the ultra-low power, 32-bit RX140 group of microcontrollers (MCUs) — the latest addition to its entry-level RX100 Series. Built around Renesas’ powerful RXv2 CPU core, the RX140 MCUs deliver excellent performance, with operation of up to 48 MHz with a CoreMark score of 204, which…

STMicroelectronics has increased the I2C-interface performance in the latest generation of its ST25DV-I2C dynamic NFC-tag ICs, which let the host system access the tag’s on-chip EEPROM more quickly and easily. Writing to the EEPROM on the new ST25DV-I2C tags, via the I2C interface, is now as fast as standard EEPROM and allows flexible use of the…

Qualcomm Technologies recently  announced the company will work with Google and Renault Group to design a rich and immersive in-vehicle experience for Renault’s next-generation electric vehicle: the new Mégane E-TECH Electric. Renault Group will use the 3rd-generation Snapdragon Automotive Cockpit Platforms from Qualcomm to power the vehicle’s technically advanced infotainment system, which is comprised of…