Vehicles and public transit have become the primary modes of transportation for many daily commuters. However, bicycles have remained an option for some due to cost or lifestyle — and this choice is increasing. One reason is that there are more two-wheel choices than ever before. And specifically, motorized bicycles or e-bikes have gained much…

Airbus, a global pioneer in the aerospace industry, and STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor provider, have signed an agreement to cooperate on power electronics Research & Development to support more efficient and lighter power electronics, essential for future hybrid-powered aircraft and full-electric urban air vehicles. The collaboration builds on evaluations already conducted by both companies to explore…

The electrification of everything is driving the growth of SiC semiconductors as large market segments such as E-Mobility, sustainability and industrial turn to SiC power solutions because of its fast-switching capabilities, lower power loss, and higher-temperature performance. To help power design engineers transition to SiC power solutions with ease, speed and confidence, Microchip Technology announces…

Infineon Technologies and Green Hills Software, a global provider of embedded safety and security, will provide a complete ecosystem for the development and deployment of advanced safety applications for the automotive industry. This collaboration combines Infineon’s cutting-edge TRAVEO T2G Body and TRAVEO T2G Cluster microcontrollers (MCUs) with Green Hills’ comprehensive production-proven software solutions comprising of…

STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor provider serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has released high-power modules for electric vehicles that boost performance and driving range. ST’s new silicon-carbide (SiC) power modules have been selected for Hyundai’s E-GMP electric-vehicle (EV) platform shared by KIA EV6 and several models. Five new SiC-MOSFET-based power modules provide flexible choices…

Infineon Technologies offers power solutions — such as CoolSiC and CoolGaN — which enable higher power density, smaller size, improved performance, and a greener future. At PCIM 2022 in Nuremberg, Germany on May 10-12, the company will be showcasing the latest trends in power semiconductors and wide bandgap technologies (Hall 7 | Booth 412). Visitors…

E-mobility and renewable energy systems require power-management solutions that drive performance and cost efficiencies while speeding up development time. To keep pace with these requirements, Microchip Technology announced its collaboration with Mersen on a 150 kilovolt-ampere (kVA), three-phase, silicon-carbide Power Stack Reference Design. Mersen is a global provider of power-management solutions for several industrial sectors,…

Infineon Technologies and Robert Bosch GmbH are launching a new ultra-low-loss diode: the Active Rectifying Diode for light vehicle generators. It enables an increase in generator efficiency of up to eight percent compared to conventional power conversion methods and facilitates generators to qualify as eco-innovations as defined by the European Union. Deploying the new diode…

STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor provider, has become an Anchor Partner of Startup Autobahn, which is powering innovation in the automotive sector by introducing selected dynamic new companies to established technology corporations. Startup Autobahn is created and managed by Plug and Play, the accomplished Silicon Valley accelerator and investor that historically has introduced over 35,000 startups…