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Breakthrough: Chip Transforms Light into Microwaves

Breakthrough: Chip Transforms Light into Microwaves

Researchers from the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the University of Colorado Boulder, the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the California Institute of Technology, the University of California Santa Barbara, the University of Virginia, and Yale University have collaborated to...

Published on: March 13, 2024

High-Power Efficiency: GaN, SiC, and Si Boost Server PSU to 4.5kW

High-Power Efficiency: GaN, SiC, and Si Boost Server PSU to 4.5kW

Navitas Semiconductor recently made waves in the tech industry by showcasing a groundbreaking 4.5kW 54V server power supply that leverages both Gallium Nitride (GaN) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) transistors. The company claimed a remarkable power density of over 130W/in3 coupled with an...

Published on: March 13, 2024

New 2kV SiC MOSFET in TO-247 Package with Enhanced Safety Features

New 2kV SiC MOSFET in TO-247 Package with Enhanced Safety Features

Infineon Technologies has recently unveiled a groundbreaking development in the realm of power electronics by incorporating a 2kV silicon carbide MOSFET die into its innovative four-lead TO-247PLUS-4-HCC package. This strategic move is aimed at catering to systems with DC links of up...

Published on: March 12, 2024

Meet Norbert Sieczkiewicz: EW BrightSparks 2023 from Dyson/Lancaster University

Meet Norbert Sieczkiewicz: EW BrightSparks 2023 from Dyson/Lancaster University

Now in its sixth year of awards, EW BrightSparks continues to shine a spotlight on the brightest and most talented young engineers in the UK. Among the latest cohort of 2023, Norbert Sieczkiewicz stands out as a remarkable science and research engineer...

Published on: March 12, 2024

Agile Analog Introduces IP Subsystem for SoC Sleep Mode

Agile Analog Introduces IP Subsystem for SoC Sleep Mode

Agile Analog, a leading customisable analogue IP company, has recently unveiled its groundbreaking always-on IP subsystem designed to enable an ultra-low-power sleep mode for the latest generation of System on Chips (SoCs).Working closely with XMOS, Agile Analog integrated a range of analogue...

Published on: March 12, 2024

Toray’s Breakthrough Polymer Speeds Up Solid State Battery Adoption

Toray’s Breakthrough Polymer Speeds Up Solid State Battery Adoption

Toray, a leading materials innovation company, has announced a major advancement in battery technology. The company revealed that it has successfully developed an ion-conductive polymer membrane that boasts a remarkable 10-fold increase in ion conductivity compared to its predecessors. This breakthrough has...

Published on: March 12, 2024

Silicon Box Plans Chiplet Plant in Italy

Silicon Box Plans Chiplet Plant in Italy

Three-year-old Singapore chiplet startup Silicon Box has announced plans to invest €3.2 billion in Italy to build a state-of-the-art packaging plant in northern Italy, as confirmed by Italy’s industry minister Adolfo Urso.Speaking about the decision, Urso emphasized the importance of establishing a...

Published on: March 12, 2024

High-Power Supercapacitors: Triple Cells Boost Voltage to 9V

High-Power Supercapacitors: Triple Cells Boost Voltage to 9V

Knowles has recently unveiled two new series of triple cell PCB-mount supercapacitor modules, which are based on Cornell Dubilier's DGH and DSF series, now under Knowles' ownership.The DGH series is capable of operating up to 8.1V within a temperature range of -40...

Published on: March 11, 2024

Ultrasound Innovation: Sensing the Unseen

Ultrasound Innovation: Sensing the Unseen

An innovative ultrasound-based sensing technique originally developed for medical purposes is now showing promise for broader applications. The inspiration behind this groundbreaking technique stemmed from a simple yet crucial question: how can we effectively detect leaks from the gut following gastric surgery?Traditional...

Published on: March 11, 2024

Cutting-Edge 4-Axis Robot Revolutionizes Flex PCB Soldering Contracts

Cutting-Edge 4-Axis Robot Revolutionizes Flex PCB Soldering Contracts

May & Scofield, a leading manufacturer of electronic controls and systems, recently faced a unique challenge when they needed to fulfill a contract for automotive flex circuits that specifically forbade hand soldering. To address this issue, the company turned to Altus, a...

Published on: March 11, 2024