Nexperia, an expert in essential semiconductors, announced two new PESD5V0R1BxSF low-clamping and capacitance bidirectional electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection diodes. Based on Nexperia’s TrEOS technology with active silicon-controlled rectification, the devices ensure optimal signal integrity for USB4 (up to 2 x 20 Gbps) data lines on laptops and peripherals, smartphones, and other portable electronic equipment. “Since…
Nexperia surface-mount device passes Board Level Reliability for automotive applications
Nexperia, a semiconductor provider, announced that one of its surface-mount device packages — the clip-bond FlatPower package CFP15B — has passed Board-level Reliability (BLR) testing for automotive applications by a top Tier 1 supplier. Initially, the FlatPower package will be used in an engine-control unit. BLR provides a means of evaluating the reliability of semiconductor…
Mark your calendars: Nexperia’s Power Live virtual event runs September 21st to 23rd
Nexperia, an expert in essential semiconductors, has announced Power Live, its second annual virtual conference from September 21st-23rd. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural event, the expanded three-day event will cover a wide range of subjects related to power electronics featuring GaN devices, MOSFETs, power diodes, and bipolar transistors for automotive and industrial…
Nexperia earns Bosch Global Supplier Award for second year in a row
Nexperia, an expert in essential semiconductors, has received a prestigious Bosch Global Supplier Award for “Purchasing of direct materials – Mobility Solutions.” Winning the award for the second time in a row is a testament to Nexperia’s long-standing collaborative relationship with the global supplier of technology and services, Bosch, including early-stage product development to overcome…
Nexperia’s offers new bipolar junction transistors in DPAK-package
Nexperia, an expert in essential semiconductors, has announced nine new power bipolar transistors, extending its portfolio of products in the thermally and electrically advantageous DPAK package — now covering applications from 2 A to 8 A and from 45 to 100 V. The new MJD series parts are pin-to-pin compatible with other MJD devices in…
Nexperia obtains ownership of Newport Wafer Fab — renamed Nexperia Newport
Nexperia, an expert in essential semiconductors, has completed the transaction to acquire Newport Wafer Fab (NWF), contributing to the company’s growth ambitions and investments to boost global production capacity. With this acquisition, Nexperia obtains 100% ownership of the Welsh semiconductor production facility. Nexperia Newport will continue to have a strong position in the Welsh ecosystem…
Nexperia offers world’s smallest and thinnest standard logic DHXQFN packages
Nexperia, an expert in essential semiconductors, announced the world’s smallest and lowest profile 14,16, 20, and 24-pin packages for standard logic devices. For example, the 16-pin DHXQFN package is 45 percent smaller than the industry-standard DQFN16 leadless device. Not only has it a smaller footprint compared to competitors, but the new package also offers a…
Nexperia to produce MOSFETs using its innovative NextPower silicon technology
Nexperia, an expert in essential semiconductors, announced that the first products to be made in the company’s new eight-inch wafer line in Manchester, UK, will be low RDS(on), low Qrr 80 V and 100 V MOSFETs — using its latest NextPower silicon technology. The new production line expands Nexperia’s capacity. Plus, the new PSMN3R9-100YSF (100…
Nexperia unveils new 40 V power MOSFETs for industrial applications
Nexperia, an expert in essential semiconductors, has announced the availability of a new 0.55 mΩ RDS(on) 40 V power MOSFETs in the high-reliability LFPAK88 package for automotive (BUK7S0R5-40H) and industrial (PSMNR55-40SSH) applications. These devices are the lowest RDS(on) 40 V parts that Nexperia has ever produced and, most importantly, they deliver power densities more than 50X greater than traditional D2PAK devices.…
Nexperia releases second-generation 650 V power GaN FET device family
Nexperia, a semiconductor provider, recently announced volume availability of its second-generation 650 V power GaN FET device family, offering significant performance advantages over previous technologies and competitive devices. With RDS(on) performance down to 35 mΩ (typical), the new power GaN FETs target single-phase AC/DC and DC/DC industrial switched mode power supplies (SMPS), ranging from 2…
Nexperia adds to its portfolio of Trench Schottky rectifiers
Nexperia, a semiconductor provider, has extended its portfolio of Trench Schottky rectifiers with devices rated at up to 100 V and 20 A. The new parts feature excellent switching behavior and top thermal performance. They’re available in Nexperia’s Clip Bond FlatPower (CFP) packages which have a much smaller footprint than SMA/SMB/SMC components. Trench technology results…
Nexperia offers compact “2-in-1” protection for high-speed data lines
Nexperia, an expert in essential semiconductors, has announced three new TrEOS protection devices that provide the most compact method to suppress ESD in USB3.2, HDMI2.1, and other high-speed data lines. The new PUSB3BB2DF, PESD5V0C2BDF, PESD4V0Z2BCDF devices provide best-in-class ESD protection and system robustness by combining high RF performance with extremely low clamping with high-surge capability.…
Nexperia offers MOSFETs with repetitive avalanche performance
Nexperia, an expert in essential semiconductors, launched a new AEC-Q101-qualified Repetitive Avalanche Application-Specific FET (ASFET) portfolio focused on powertrain applications. The technology has been tested to one billion avalanche cycles and can be used to control automotive inductive loads, such as solenoids and actuators. In addition to providing a faster turn-off time (up to 4X),…
Nexperia launches industry’s first 80 V RETs for high-voltage bus circuits
Nexperia, an expert in essential semiconductors, announced the industry’s first 80 V Resistor-Equipped Transistor (RET) family. These new RETs or ‘digital transistors’ provide enough headroom for use in 48 V automotive board net (e.g. mild hybrid and EV cars). They’re also ideal for other higher voltage circuits, which are often subject to large spikes and…
Nexperia launches industry’s first 80-V RET family for high-voltage circuits
Nexperia, the expert in essential semiconductors, has announced the industry’s first 80 V Resistor-equipped Transistor (RET) family. These new RETs — or digital transistors — provide enough headroom for use in a 48-V automotive board net (e.g. mild hybrid and EV cars), as well as in other higher-voltage circuits. This is particularly true for those…
Nexperia launches new LED drivers in a unique, space-saving package
Nexperia, a semiconductor provider, has announced a new range of LED drivers in the space-saving DFN2020D-6 (SOT1118D) package. This case style features side-wettable flanks (SWF) that facilitate the use of automated optical inspection (AOI), and improve reliability. This is the first time LED drivers have been available in this beneficial package. The new lead-less devices…
Nexperia launches P-channel MOSFETs for automotive applications
Nexperia, a provider of essential semiconductors, has launched the industry’s first family of P-channel MOSFETs in a reliable, space-saving LFPAK56 portfolio. Previously, N-channel devices were only available in LFPAK packaging. However, Nexperia has now extended the options to include the P-channel feature, based on demand. As part of the LFPAK56 (Power-SO8) package, the new devices…