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Spectrum Instrumentation launches flagship digitizers

Spectrum Instrumentation launches flagship digitizers

Spectrum Instrumentation has introduced a new flagship range consisting of seven digitizers with 12-bit resolution and impressive bandwidths of up to 4.7GHz. The DN2.33x series offers a variety of models, including one or two channel variants with maximum sampling rates of 3.2,...

Published on: March 13, 2025

65W GaN converter in low cost SOIC16 package

65W GaN converter in low cost SOIC16 package

STMicroelectronics has introduced a new 240MHz GaN-based flyback converter in a SOIC16 package, catering to cost-conscious applications. The VIPerGaN65D quasi-resonant offline converter features a 700V gallium nitride (GaN) transistor and optimized gate driver, making wide-bandgap technology more accessible with typical protection features...

Published on: March 13, 2025

Renesas Targets High Volume Vision AI with DRP AI Core

Renesas Targets High Volume Vision AI with DRP AI Core

Renesas Electronics has introduced the RZ/V2N, an integrated quad-core ARM microprocessor featuring its proprietary DRP embedded AI technology tailored for high-volume vision applications. The RZ/V2N is equipped with the Dynamically Reconfigurable Processor DRP-AI3, boasting 10 TOPS/W and AI inference performance of up...

Published on: March 13, 2025

Heat pipe cooling for rugged Computer-on-Modules

Heat pipe cooling for rugged Computer-on-Modules

Suitable for extreme environments, the heat pipe cooling technology developed by Cognatec and launched at Embedded World 2025 employs acetone as the working fluid instead of water. Acetone prevents the thermal transfer medium from freezing at extreme sub-zero temperatures, preventing damage to...

Published on: March 13, 2025

Bidders line up for Belgian chip production site

Bidders line up for Belgian chip production site

Three bidders from different regions are reportedly in contention for a recent semiconductor-related acquisition, according to industry sources. Among them, two are from Asia, while one represents European interests. One notable contender is Silex Microsystems AB, a Sweden-based company under Chinese ownership....

Published on: March 13, 2025

OpenLight Tower Show 400G Photonic Chip

OpenLight Tower Show 400G Photonic Chip

OpenLight Photonics, a leading photonic chip designer, has recently unveiled a groundbreaking 400G/lane modulator on the integrated silicon photonics platform at Tower Semiconductor. The impressive achievement was made possible through the utilization of the PH18DA process, enabling the design to surpass a...

Published on: March 13, 2025

48V Hot Swap Controller for AI Servers

48V Hot Swap Controller for AI Servers

Infineon Technologies has introduced a cutting-edge 48 V wide input voltage range digital hot swap controller, the XDP711-001, specifically designed for high-power AI servers. This innovative controller features a programmable safe operating area (SOA) control, providing enhanced safety and efficiency in server...

Published on: March 13, 2025

Fifth quantum-secure encryption algorithm selected

Fifth quantum-secure encryption algorithm selected

The US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has selected a new algorithm for post-quantum encryption. The HQC algorithm is designed to act as a backup for ML-KEM, the primary algorithm for general encryption with key encapsulation. HQC utilizes a different...

Published on: March 13, 2025

congatec showcases heatpipe cooling for COM module

congatec showcases heatpipe cooling for COM module

German board maker congatec has unveiled a new heatpipe cooling system designed for Computer-on-Module (COMs) at Embedded World in Nuremberg. This innovative system utilizes acetone as a working fluid in the heat pipes, offering several advantages over traditional water-based systems. By using...

Published on: March 13, 2025

Infineon to Introduce 12kW Battery Backup for Data Centers

Infineon to Introduce 12kW Battery Backup for Data Centers

Infineon Technologies is making strides in the tech industry by developing the industry’s first 12kW battery backup unit (BBU) specifically designed for AI data centres. This innovative solution comes in response to the increasing power demands of the next generation of AI...

Published on: March 12, 2025