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Heilind Electronics Introduces Molex NextStream Connector System

Heilind Electronics Introduces Molex NextStream Connector System

­Heilind Electronics, a leading global distributor of electronic components, is now featuring the Molex NextStream Connector System. Designed for high-density and high-speed applications, this advanced connector system ensures reliable performance for data storage, networking, and other mission-critical environments. The Molex Nex
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Date:
02/14/2025
Global Electronics and Semiconductor Materials Market to Reach USD 119.8 Billion by 2034

Global Electronics and Semiconductor Materials Market to Reach USD 119.8 Billion by 2034

­According to recent market research, the global electronics and semiconductor materials market (전자 및 반도체 소재 시장) is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 6.1% from 2024 to 2034, reaching a valuation of US$ 119.8 Billion by th
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Date:
02/14/2025
Toshiba Introduces the TCR3DMxxA and TCR3EMxxA Series of 300mA LDO Voltage Regulators

Toshiba Introduces the TCR3DMxxA and TCR3EMxxA Series of 300mA LDO Voltage Regulators

­Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH (“Toshiba”) announces the introduction of the TCR3DMxxA and TCR3EMxxA series of general-purpose, single-output voltage regulators with an on/off control input, featuring a low dropout voltage and fast transient response. Both series are housed in the ultra-small DFN4D package (1.
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Date:
02/13/2025
Bluetooth Module from Panasonic Industry Offers Great Performance while Minimizing Current Consumption

Bluetooth Module from Panasonic Industry Offers Great Performance while Minimizing Current Consumption

­The newly launched small and cost-effective PAN B511-1C Bluetooth module from Panasonic Industry features great performance and great memory while minimizing current consumption based on the Nordic nRF54L15 single chip controller. A dedicated number of GPIOs is positione
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Date:
02/13/2025
Würth Elektronik Introduces its Thyone-e

Thyone-e is an especially compact and cost-effective proprietary radio module from Würth Elektronik.

­The Thyone I radio module from Würth Elektronik now has a little sibling: Thyone-e, which takes up 30 percent less space and represents a cost-effective alternative for applications in which the long-range mode is not required. Like the other radio modules in the series, Thyone-e can be used to set up me
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Date:
02/13/2025
WRI and University of Chicago Announce $100 Million Gift from Michael and Tanya Polsky to Accelerate the Global Energy Transition

Ani Dasgupta, President & CEO of WRI

­World Resources Institute (WRI) and the University of Chicago announced today a combined $100 million contribution from Michael and Tanya Polsky through the Polsky Foundation to accelerate pragmatic, scalable solutions for the global energy transition and prepare the next generation of energy innovators, entrepreneurs an
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Date:
02/12/2025
SEGGER J-Link Debug Probes and Flasher Programming Tools Support ST’s Stellar P and G MCUs

Stellar devices enable developers to consolidate
multiple electronic control units.

­With multiple cores, Stellar devices enable developers to consolidate multiple electronic control units (ECUs) into one high-performance ECU using a single Stellar MCU. This approach simplifies system architecture while maintaining the ability to handle diverse automotive applications.  "By adding supp
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Date:
02/12/2025
Automotive Digital Key Market to Surpass US $11.6 Billion by 2031

Automotive Digital Key Market to Surpass US $11.6 Billion by 2031

­The automotive digital key market, valued at US$ 2.1 Bn in 2022, is projected to reach US$ 11.6 Bn by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 21.0%. With growing demand for enhanced vehicle security, remote access, and seamless user experience, industry leaders are investing in cu
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Date:
02/12/2025
Security Industry Embraces Mobile Credentials, Biometrics and AI, New Trends Report From HID Finds

Security Industry Embraces Mobile Credentials, Biometrics and AI, New Trends Report From HID Finds

­As organizations navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape, security leaders are making strategic shifts toward unified platforms and emerging technologies, according to the newly released 2025 State of Security and Identity Report from HID. The comprehensive study gathered responses from 1,800 pa
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Date:
02/11/2025
AtmosZero Opens New Factory in Colorado to Deliver Decarbonized Steam Globally

Jim Barnhart, COO, AtmosZero.

­AtmosZero, the company on a mission to electrify steam, has opened its first 100,000 square-foot manufacturing factory at the Forge Campus in Loveland, Colorado. This new factory is the first step to commercializing Boiler 2.0 and the company’s expansion of its manufacturing footprint to support upwards of
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Date:
02/10/2025
At NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Embry‑Riddle Students Defend Space Systems From Cyberthreats

At NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Embry‑Riddle Students Defend Space Systems From Cyberthreats

­Two Embry‑Riddle students have collaborated with NASA investigators on efforts to protect space operations — the next frontier in aerospace cybersecurity. Michael Boehm and Justin La Zare, who are both National Science Foundation (NSF) CyberCorp Scholarship for Service recipients, worked on
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Date:
02/10/2025
Wärtsilä Introduces Next-Generation Engine to Balance Renewables and Improve Power Plant Performance

Wärtsilä Introduces Next-Generation Engine to Balance Renewables and Improve Power Plant Performance

­Technology group Wärtsilä launches today its next generation 46TS engine, which is designed to balance renewable energy, provide highly efficient baseload power, and can run on sustainable fuels in future. The Wärtsilä 46TS large-bore engine has evolved from a long line of proven and reliable power pla
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Date:
02/10/2025
TTI Announces Global Distribution Partnership with Samtec

Rick Skees, Vice President of Distribution, Samtec

­TTI, Inc. a leading authorized, specialty distributor of electronic components, announced the company is now an authorized distributor of Samtec, Inc. products. With this new partnership, TTI will provide a global channel for Samtec’s cables and connectors used in electronic applications. “We are very
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Date:
02/10/2025
Infineon Introduces new OPTIREG TLF35585 Power Management IC for Demanding Automotive Applications

Infineon is expanding the OPTIREG™ PMIC family with the OPTIREG PMIC TLF35585, an integrated multi-rail power supply solution for demanding automotive systems.

­The OPTIREG™ Power Management IC (PMIC) portfolio enables highly efficient voltage regulation, offering pre- and post-regulator architectures with DC/DC and linear regulators as well as trackers. In addition to the power supply, additional monitoring and control functions are integrated, enabling customers to
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Date:
02/07/2025
SVS-Vistek Introduces 10GigE Version of Beyond Vision Series of Ultraviolet Camera

SVS-Vistek Introduces 10GigE Version of Beyond Vision Series of Ultraviolet Camera

­SVS-Vistek has developed its new fxo487MXGE machine vision UV camera by fusing the Sony Pregius Ultraviolet (UV) 8.1 megapixel image sensor with the 10GigE Vision interface. In addition to its low latency and flexible cabling options,10GigE Vision's significantly higher bandwidth makes it possible to
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Date:
02/07/2025
Heilind Electronics Featuring HARTING M17 Circular Connectors

Heilind Electronics Featuring HARTING M17 Circular Connectors

­Heilind Electronics, a leading global distributor of electronic components, is now featuring HARTING M17 Circular Connectors. These compact and versatile connectors are specifically engineered to meet the demands of industrial automation, robotics, and other harsh environment applications. The HARTING M17 Circu
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Date:
02/07/2025
Home Energy Management Market Expands with AI and IoT Innovations

Home Energy Management Market Expands with AI and IoT Innovations

­The Home Energy Management System Market will register 8.3% CAGR from 2023 to 2032, propelled by technological advancements and the widespread adoption of smart technologies. With the advent of advanced sensors, artificial intelligence, and seamless connectivity, these systems offer users unparalleled co
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Date:
02/07/2025
Scientists Invent

A sample of the "slime" material created by Dr. Erica Pensini. The gel contains lysine, oleic acid and 90% water.

­University of Guelph (U of G) researchers have developed a slime-like material that produces electricity when compressed. When the team studied their prototype using the Canadian Light Source (CLS) at the University of Saskatchewan, they discovered the material has an array of potential applications.  If installed
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Date:
02/06/2025
SCHURTER Partners with Hughes-Peters to Expand Distribution Reach

Leonard Overholser, General Manager/VP Americas at SCHURTER

­SCHURTER is pleased to announce their partnership with Hughes-Peters, a prominent distributor in the industrial electronics sector. This collaboration will enable SCHURTER to broaden its distribution network and further strengthen its presence in key markets. Through their renewed relationship, Hughes-Pe
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Date:
02/06/2025
SEGGER Enhances SystemView with Multicore Support for Advanced Real-Time Analysis

SystemView for Multicore identifies inefficiencies,
unforeseen interactions, and resource conflicts,
enabling developers to ensure a program
performs as intended.

­SEGGER’s SystemView now supports multicore systems, allowing it to deliver powerful real-time verification and visualization for multicore chips. SystemView is a real-time recording and visualization tool designed to analyze and provide deep insight into the runtime behavior of embedded systems. It
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Date:
02/06/2025
Navitas' GaN & SiC Devices Power Dell's Family of AI Notebooks

Navitas' GaN & SiC Devices Power Dell's Family of AI Notebooks

­Navitas Semiconductor, the industry leader in next-generation GaNFast gallium nitride (GaN) and GeneSiC silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors, announced its adoption of both technologies into Dell’s family of notebook adapters, from 60 W to 360 W. Enabled by over 20 years of SiC technology leadership,
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Date:
02/05/2025
Linux Foundation Energy Releases Version 1.0 of SEAPATH, the Open Source Software Hypervisor for Digitalizing Electrical Power Substation Systems

LF Energy Executive Director Alex Thornton

­LF Energy, the open source foundation focused on harnessing the power of collaborative software and hardware technologies to accelerate the energy transition, has released version 1.0 of LF Energy SEAPATH, an open source software hypervisor designed for IEC 61850 Digital Substation Automation Sy
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Date:
02/05/2025
KYOCERA AVX Releases new Supercapacitor Simulation Software

KYOCERA AVX Releases new Supercapacitor Simulation Software

­KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, released a new version of its SpiCAT online simulation software dedicated to supercapacitors.  SpiCAT online simulation software makes it easy f
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Date:
02/05/2025
Sager Electronics and Panasonic Industrial Devices Sales Company of America Sign Distribution Agreement

Faris Aruri, Senior Vice President, Marketing for Sager Electronics

­Sager Electronics, a leading North American distributor of Interconnect, Power, and Electromechanical products and custom solutions provider, announces the addition of Panasonic Industry products to its line card. Panasonic Industry’s North American sales affiliate is a leading provider of
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Date:
02/04/2025
onsemi Achieves Validation of Near-Term Science-Based Emissions Reduction Targets

onsemi Achieves Validation of Near-Term Science-Based Emissions Reduction Targets

­The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has approved onsemi’s near-term science-based emissions reduction targets. The validation of these targets attests that the planned decrease of onsemi’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is aligned to the ambition of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5° Celsius. With the valid
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Date:
02/04/2025
Yokogawa Test & Measurement Releases PBDH0400 Series High-voltage, Wide-bandwidth Differential Probe

Yokogawa Test & Measurement Releases PBDH0400 Series Differential Probe

­Yokogawa Test & Measurement Corporation announces the release of its PBDH0400 series differential probe with a maximum input voltage of 2000 V and a frequency bandwidth of 400 MHz. PBDH0400 series differential probes are able to deliver the measurements required for developing the next generation of
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Date:
02/04/2025
STMicroelectronics and HighTec EDV-Systeme Collaborate for Safer Software-Defined Vehicles

STMicroelectronics and HighTec EDV-Systeme Collaborate for Safer Software-Defined Vehicles

­STMicroelectronics and HighTec EDV-Systeme GmbH are advancing automotive functional safety with a complete solution that will accelerate the development of safety-critical systems to make software-defined vehicles safer and more affordable. The solution supports the Rust programming language and combines
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Date:
02/04/2025
DigiKey Expands Downloadable CAD Model Offering through Partnership with TraceParts

DigiKey Expands Downloadable CAD Model Offering through Partnership with TraceParts

­DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, announces a partnership with TraceParts, a leading provider of computer-aided design (CAD)-content for engineering, industrial equipment and ma
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Date:
02/04/2025
Just One More Month

Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

­It’s February, which means a new President was just sworn in and Valentines Day and the Super Bowl are right around the corner. It’s Black History month, President’s Day gives the nation’s youth a welcome respite from their studies, and the magical, weather-predicting groundhog may or may not have seen his shadow.
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Date:
02/01/2025
Mind the Bandgap on the Road to APEC

Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD

­Welcome to the February edition of Power Systems Design Europe. We are quickly approaching APEC, the highlight of the year for the US power industry. I’ll be attending the exhibition for the first time this year, and am looking forward to see some new companies there that may not make it across the Atlantic to
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Date:
02/01/2025
Driving the Future of Intelligent Robotics and Smart Home Devices with FPGAs

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Figure 1: A Field Programmable Gate Array, or FPGA, is a type of integrated circuit (IC) that enables the development of custom logic for rapid prototyping and final system design. FPGAs are different than other custom or semi-custom ICs due to their inherent flexibility....

­The global smart homes market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 20.35% from 2023 to 2030 and, the global industrial robotics market is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 11.65% over the same period according to ABI Analytics. As adoption across both markets accelerates, Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) ar
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Date:
02/01/2025
Why Choose Polymer for Capacitors?

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Figure 1: Similarities and differences in the construction of polymer capacitors (Source: Kemet)

­Aluminum electrolytic capacitors are polarized capacitors in which the anode and cathode are made of aluminum. They can have either a wet electrolyte, a solid conductive polymer, or a hybrid (wet and solid conductive polymer) electrolyte. In aluminum electrolytic capacitors, both electrodes are made of a
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Date:
02/01/2025
A Top-Side Cooled Package to Best Dissipate Heat

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Figure 1: TOLT (a), PowerPAK 8x8R (b), and CCPAK1212i (c)

­In recent years, semiconductor manufacturers have developed power component packages which use a different thermal management approach - instead of placing the thermal pad on the bottom of a device pointing towards the PCB, the exposed metal pad is placed on the top side of the device. It has been shown that to
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Date:
02/01/2025
Powering the Future: Direct Current to Fast-Track Clean Energy Solutions

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Figure 1: The new DC Authentix charger and modular site design enable rapid deployment of EV charging hubs for rideshare, robotaxis, and truck depots. Pre-configured components ensure fast assembly and operational readiness

­Over the past 15 years, working in energy storage and fleet electrification, one thing has become clear: the traditional alternating current (AC) grid, which has served us for over a century, can’t meet the demands of rapid clean energy adoption, especially in power-hungry sectors like electric vehicle (EV) in
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Date:
02/01/2025
Optimizing PCB Thermal Design for GaN FETs: A Guide for Power Electronics Engineers

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Figure 1: Cross-section view of GaN devices mounted on a PCB in a half-bridge configuration without a heatsink and the equivalent thermal circuit

­Effective thermal design at the printed circuit board (PCB) level can substantially improve cooling without the need for a heatsink. This article presents simple thermal management guidelines maximizing heat conduction from the GaN FETs to the environment using just the PCB and optimizes thermal performance wi
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Date:
02/01/2025
A Combined Approach Simplifies EV On-Board Charger Design

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Figure 1: Totem-pole PFC demonstration application

­An essential component for electric vehicles (EVs) is the On-Board Charger (OBC), which transforms alternating current (AC) into direct current (DC) to replenish the vehicle's high-voltage battery. The efficacy and dependability of OBCs significantly influence the entire performance and user experience of EVs
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Date:
02/01/2025
Using GaN Technology in Switch-Mode Power Supplies

Figure 1. Necessary components to consider when using GaN technology as power switches in a power stage of the LTC7800 buck converter.

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­GaN switches typically have lower gate voltage ratings than silicon FETs. Most GaN manufacturers recommend a typical gate drive voltage of 5 V. Some have an absolute maximum rating of 6 V, which does not give much headroom between the recommended gate drive voltage and the critical threshold, above which would da
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Date:
02/01/2025
Welcome to the GaN Era

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­Size, weight and performance are three attributes that constantly propel electronics development. Throw in the need for ultra-efficiency driven by market requirements and international regulations, plus the absolute need to address sustainability, and you’ll see why gallium nitride is gaining such huge traction as
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Date:
02/01/2025
Wide Bandgap – Advancing Power Electronics

Kevin Parmenter, Director, Applications Engineering. TSC, America

­Wide bandgap (WBG) materials, characterized by a larger energy bandgap (typically greater than 2.0 eV), are revolutionizing the field of power electronics. They are also the cornerstone of next-generation RF and optoelectronic devices. Endowed with unique – and beneficial – properties, WBG devices like Sili
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Date:
02/01/2025
AI's Ubiquity

Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

­With our new arbitrary period of measuring one revolution around the sun upon us, it’s worth taking a closer look at the hottest tech since wide band-gap semiconductors – artificial intelligence. We all know it’s a big deal, and if you’ve been on social media at all in the past several years, it
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Date:
02/01/2025
Delays Hinder Europe's Chip Strategy

Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD

­The COVID-19 pandemic showed us that our supply chains were not as robust as we thought they were. Shutdowns across the globe stopped OEMs getting the components they needed to finish their products, adversely affecting the economies of nations all around the world. After the pandemic was over, the leaders of
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Date:
02/01/2025
High-Voltage Boost and Inverting Converters for Communications

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Figure 1. 12V input to 250V output 2-stage boost converter

­The field of electronic communications is rapidly expanding into every aspect of ordinary life. Detection, transmission, and reception of data require a wide array of devices such as optical sensors, RF MEMS, PIN diodes, APDs, laser diodes, and high voltage DACs, to name just a few. In many cases, these devic
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Date:
02/01/2025
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