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Compact 500W DC-DC Converter for 28-60V Input
TDK has recently expanded its range of non-isolated buck (step-down) DC-DC converters by introducing a new lightweight 20A version. The latest addition to the series is the 500W TDK-Lambda i7A DC-DC converter, which offers a trimmable 3.3 – 32V output from a...
Akeana RISC-V Challenges ARM IP Range
A US startup has recently emerged from stealth mode, introducing a groundbreaking database capable of generating RISC-V CPU cores spanning from microcontrollers to data center applications. Akeana, the innovative company behind this technology, is poised to challenge ARM directly by offering a...
Exploring ReRAM for AI: CEO Interview with Coby Hanoch of Weebit Nano
Embedded chip developers are currently grappling with a significant challenge as non-volatile flash memory struggles to scale below 28nm, leaving a void in the market with no established alternative. This issue has become more pressing due to the surge in demand for...
Cherry Integrates German Subsidiary into Medical Division
Cherry, a renowned mechanical keyboard maker, is making significant strides by venturing into the medical and laboratory sector through the integration of Active Key GmbH, a company it acquired in 2021.With this strategic move, Active Key will now operate under the umbrella...
NIST Approves Post-Quantum Encryption Standards
The US National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) has officially approved a new set of encryption algorithms for post-quantum cryptography (PQC) standards. These PQC algorithms were selected by NIST from a competition over the last eight years and are now being...
Tech’s Tiny Marvel: Millions of Connections in a Square Millimeter of Silicon
Chipmakers are constantly pushing the boundaries of technology to make smaller and more powerful chips. However, a new approach involving larger components could revolutionize the industry in the next five years. This technology, known as hybrid bonding, involves stacking multiple chips on...
Farnell Introduces Low-Power Raspberry Pi Pico 2
The Raspberry Pi Pico 2 has been introduced, boasting the performance enhancements brought by the all-new RP2350 microcontroller, developed by Raspberry Pi. This latest iteration builds upon the success of the RP2040 microcontroller released in 2021, offering notable improvements across various aspects.Compared...
Eliyan Surpasses $100M Milestone in Chiplet Interconnect Technology
Chiplet interconnect pioneer Eliyan has reached a significant milestone by securing additional financial backing, bringing its total funding to over $100 million. This latest investment comes from VentureTech Alliance, following a successful Series B round in March that raised $60 million. The...
Microchip and Acacia Collaborate for Terabit-Scale Data Center Interconnect
The demand for higher bandwidths between data centers continues to grow rapidly, driven by the ever-increasing volume of traffic and the adoption of the latest data center architectures. To address this challenge, system developers are focusing on streamlining the development of a...
SweGaN Receives Orders for GaN-on-SiC Epitaxial Wafers
SweGaN AB, a leading semiconductor manufacturer, has announced a remarkable achievement in the first half of 2024. The company revealed that it has received orders totaling 17 MSEK for its QuanFINE® epitaxial wafers, including three major frame agreements from key players in...
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