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December 2024
Active Suspension Comes of Age Bolstered by High Density Power Modules

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Figure 1: The new Vicor BCM6135 enables the size and weight of an active suspension system to be reduced by half and provide symmetrical bidirectional power for highly efficiency energy recuperation.

Active Suspension Comes of Age Bolstered by High Density Power Modules
Chris Levasseur, Automotive Research Assistant, Vicor

­Picture this. You are taking a trip to the city with some friends in your economy car, and you encounter an atrocious stretch of road. As you endure the bumpiest ride you have ever faced, you are passed by a sleek sedan, easily going twice your speed. ‘That can’t be comfortable’ you think to yourself, bu
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12/31/2024
SAVANT Teams with Sunder Energy to Grow Sustainable Power Across the U.S. by Making Solar Smart

SAVANT Teams with Sunder Energy to Grow Sustainable Power Across the U.S. by Making Solar Smart

SAVANT Teams with Sunder Energy to Grow Sustainable Power Across the U.S. by Making Solar Smart
­Savant, a leader in smart home and smart power technology, has announced a partnership with Sunder Energy, one of the largest sustainable energy sales and installation networks in the U.S. Sunder Energy will offer Savant’s Smart Electrical Panel technology to its national customer base, providing homeowners wi
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12/23/2024
Intuitive Machines Expands Data Transmission Services for Lunar and Deep Space Missions

Intuitive Machines CEO Steve Altemus

Intuitive Machines Expands Data Transmission Services for Lunar and Deep Space Missions
­Intuitive Machines, Inc., a space exploration, infrastructure, and services company, has secured additional contracts from NASA’s Near Space Network (“NSN”) for Direct-to-Earth (“DTE”) services. These contracts further position Intuitive Machines as a vital partner in supporting NASA’s missions to
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12/23/2024
Power Integrations Targets 800 V Automotive Applications with New Wide-Creepage Switcher IC

Power Integrations Targets 800 V Automotive Applications with New Wide-Creepage Switcher IC

Power Integrations Targets 800 V Automotive Applications with New Wide-Creepage Switcher IC
­Power Integrations introduced a wide-creepage package option for its InnoSwitch™3-AQ flyback switcher IC for automotive applications. A wide drain-to-source-pin creepage distance of 5.1 mm eliminates the need for conformal coating, making the IC compliant to the IEC60664-1 standard in 800 V
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12/18/2024
NexWafe Hits Key Milestones in Solar Efficiency and Scalability

NexWafe Hits Key Milestones in Solar Efficiency and Scalability

NexWafe Hits Key Milestones in Solar Efficiency and Scalability
­NexWafe GmbH (NexWafe) announced significant breakthroughs in its solar wafer manufacturing technology. The company achieved cell efficiencies equivalent to Czochralski (CZ) wafers in a production environment, marking a major milestone. Additionally, NexWafe highlighted advancements in ultra-thin wafers for sp
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12/18/2024
Infineon's New Radar MMIC RASIC CTRX8191F Enables the Next Generation of 4D and HD Imaging Radars

The new MMIC RASIC™ CTRX8191F was specifically designed to meet the requirements of automated and autonomous driving and offers high performance at low system cost.

Infineon's New Radar MMIC RASIC CTRX8191F Enables the Next Generation of 4D and HD Imaging Radars
­The ability to detect pedestrians in dense urban environments is currently a challenge to enable the next level of automated and autonomous driving. To meet the demands of SAE-defined L2+ to L4 autonomous driving, the development of a new generation of 4D and imaging radars is crucial. That’s why Infineon Te
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12/18/2024
Murata Expands IoT W-Fi 6 Communication Module Range

Murata Expands IoT W-Fi 6 Communication Module Range

Murata Expands IoT W-Fi 6 Communication Module Range
­Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd has expanded its innovative wireless communication module lineup by introducing the new Type 2FR/2FP and Type 2KL/2LL modules. Designed to support the next generation of wireless connectivity across smart home, smart building, and industrial IoT applications, these compact devices feat
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12/17/2024
Improving Tomato Cultivation with AI

Improving Tomato Cultivation with AI

Improving Tomato Cultivation with AI
­A new research and development project aims to introduce a cutting-edge monitoring system that leverages the power of AI to facilitate early detection and response to crop stress. With funding from Defra and Innovate UK, the project, ‘TomatoGuard: Advanced AI-Driven Pest and Stress Detection for Sustainab
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12/17/2024
Ventec Confirms Thailand as Location for New State-of-the-Art PCB Material Manufacturing Facility

Ventec Confirms Thailand as Location for New State-of-the-Art PCB Material Manufacturing Facility

Ventec Confirms Thailand as Location for New State-of-the-Art PCB Material Manufacturing Facility
­Ventec International Group Co., Ltd. announces that Thailand has been selected as the location for its new state-of-the-art PCB materials manufacturing facility. The facility will be built on 8.4 acres in the Hi-Tech Industrial Estate to the north of Bangkok in the Ayutthaya province, reinforcing Ventec’s co
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12/17/2024
Aker Solutions Awards ABB Contract for Major UK Floating Offshore Wind Project

Aker Solutions Awards ABB Contract for Major UK Floating Offshore Wind Project

Aker Solutions Awards ABB Contract for Major UK Floating Offshore Wind Project
­Aker Solutions has awarded ABB a front-end engineering and design (FEED) contract for the 560 MW Green Volt floating offshore wind project in the UK, led by Vårgrønn and Flotation Energy. Green Volt, located 80km off the coast of Peterhead in northeast Scotland, aims to become the first commercial-scale fl
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12/16/2024
Current Transducer from Danisense Selected for DC Charging Station Testing Device Demonstrator at TU Graz

Current Transducer from Danisense Selected for DC Charging Station Testing Device Demonstrator at TU Graz

Current Transducer from Danisense Selected for DC Charging Station Testing Device Demonstrator at TU Graz
­A current research project at Graz University of Technology analyses periodic verification and safety of direct current electric vehicle charging stations. As part of the ProSafE² project (Protection, Safety and Efficiency of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations) the basis for periodic verification of direct cu
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12/16/2024
Temperature Sensor Market Skyrockets to $9.66 Billion by 2030

Temperature Sensor Market Skyrockets to $9.66 Billion by 2030

Temperature Sensor Market Skyrockets to $9.66 Billion by 2030
The Insight Partners

­According to a new comprehensive report from The Insight Partners, “Temperature Sensor Market Size and Forecast (2020 - 2030), Global and Regional Share, Trend, and Growth Opportunity Analysis Report Coverage: By Type, Connectivity, End User, and Geography”, the global temperature sensor market is observing si
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12/13/2024
ROHM’s PMICs for SoCs Adopted in Reference Designs for Telechips’ Next-Generation Cockpits

ROHM’s PMICs for SoCs Adopted in Reference Designs for Telechips’ Next-Generation Cockpits

ROHM’s PMICs for SoCs Adopted in Reference Designs for Telechips’ Next-Generation Cockpits
­ROHM Semiconductor today announced the adoption of its PMICs in power reference designs focused on the next-generation cockpit SoCs Dolphin3 (REF67003) and Dolphin5 (REF67005) by Telechips, a major fabless semiconductor manufacturer for automotive applications headquartered in Pangyo, South Korea. Intended fo
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12/13/2024
Innovative AstroRad Vest Poised to Safeguard Astronauts from Space Radiation

Innovative AstroRad Vest Poised to Safeguard Astronauts from Space Radiation

Innovative AstroRad Vest Poised to Safeguard Astronauts from Space Radiation
­The latest issue of Upward, official magazine of the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory, highlights the AstroRad vest—a pioneering wearable technology designed to safeguard astronauts from harmful solar radiation during deep-space missions. Developed through a collaboration between St
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12/12/2024
TDK Launches the Industry's Smallest Thin-Film Power Inductors

TDK Launches the Industry's Smallest Thin-Film Power Inductors

TDK Launches the Industry's Smallest Thin-Film Power Inductors
­TDK Corporation announces the introduction of its new PLE856C Series (0.80 x 0.45 x 0.65 mm; L x W x T) of compact thin-film power inductors for wearable devices. Mass production of these new components began this month, in December 2024. Increasing functionality and perfo
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12/12/2024
KYOCERA AVX Releases Industry’s Highest Power 0603 Resistor

KYOCERA AVX Releases Industry’s Highest Power 0603 Resistor

KYOCERA AVX Releases Industry’s Highest Power 0603 Resistor
­KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, expanded its selection of CR Series high-power chip resistors with the addition of the industry’s highest power 0603 resistor.  CR Series high-powe
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12/12/2024
ABB & bp Extend Global Frame Agreement

bp extends global agreement with ABB as automation, electrical and telecommunications strategic supplier for upstream and downstream facilities

ABB & bp Extend Global Frame Agreement
­ABB has extended its relationship with bp through signing a five-year Global Frame Agreement (GFA) to supply automation, electrical and telecommunications equipment across bp’s upstream and downstream assets and facilities. The partnership, with ABB as a supplier, aims to streamline system integration, reducing ri
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12/11/2024
Morse Micro Launches Industry-Leading Wi-Fi HaLow Router: HaLowLink 1

Morse Micro Launches Industry-Leading Wi-Fi HaLow Router: HaLowLink 1

Morse Micro Launches Industry-Leading Wi-Fi HaLow Router: HaLowLink 1
­Morse Micro, the world’s leading provider of Wi-Fi HaLow chips, today announced the launch of the HaLowLink 1, its first reference-designed Wi-Fi HaLow Access Point, expanding the company’s suite of IoT evaluation tools. Designed to unlock the full potential of Wi-Fi HaLow, the HaLowLink 1 serves as a best
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12/11/2024
Linux Foundation Energy Announces Open Source Power Grid Projects for AI Modeling and Edge Applications, Plus Scope 3 Emissions Visibility

Linux Foundation Energy Announces Open Source Power Grid Projects for AI Modeling and Edge Applications, Plus Scope 3 Emissions Visibility

Linux Foundation Energy Announces Open Source Power Grid Projects for AI Modeling and Edge Applications, Plus Scope 3 Emissions Visibility
­LF Energy, the open source foundation focused on harnessing the power of collaborative software and hardware technologies to accelerate the energy transition, is pleased to announce the launch of three new open source projects to speed the energy transition, as well as the expansion of the existing LF Energy Op
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12/11/2024
enwitec Sets New Standards with PowerShield 500 and PowerShield Pro 1100

enwitec Sets New Standards with PowerShield 500 and PowerShield Pro 1100

enwitec Sets New Standards with PowerShield 500 and PowerShield Pro 1100
­enwitec, one of the leading providers of system technology for photovoltaic systems, is expanding its product range with two revolutionary new products: the PowerShield 500 and the PowerShield Pro 1100. These innovative solutions offer comprehensive grid and system protection for PV systems and set new standards in
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12/11/2024
Saki Introduces Advanced X-Ray Inspection System for Next-Generation Miniaturized and Slim Power Modules

Saki announces the launch of its most advanced 3D X-ray Inspection machine for IGBT & Power Modules: 3Xi-M200v3.

Saki Introduces Advanced X-Ray Inspection System for Next-Generation Miniaturized and Slim Power Modules
­Saki Corporation, an innovator in the field of automated optical and X-ray inspection equipment, is pleased to announce the launch of the 3Xi-M200v3, the latest addition to its acclaimed 3Xi-M200 AXI series. This advanced X-ray automated inspection system is designed to ensure the highest manufacturing quality of
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12/11/2024
STMicroelectronics Introduces First STM32-Ready Wireless IoT Modules, Leveraging Collaboration with Qualcomm

STMicroelectronics Introduces First STM32-Ready Wireless IoT Modules, Leveraging Collaboration with Qualcomm

STMicroelectronics Introduces First STM32-Ready Wireless IoT Modules, Leveraging Collaboration with Qualcomm
­STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications,has introduced the first product of its strategic collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies to simplify development of next-generation wireless solutions for industrial and consumer IoT applications. Th
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12/11/2024
OmniOn Power’s New Pole-Mounted Power System Delivers 4500 Watts of Power for up to Eight Wireless Radios

OmniOn Power’s New Pole-Mounted Power System Delivers 4500 Watts of Power for up to Eight Wireless Radios

OmniOn Power’s New Pole-Mounted Power System Delivers 4500 Watts of Power for up to Eight Wireless Radios
­Providing a high-powered, pole mounted power solution for wireless providers to build out small cells in their networks, OmniOn Power has introduced its new 4,500-watt (W) SC4500 power system. Designed for outdoor use, the fully integrated DC power system features a single-phase, IP65-rated, convection-cooled re
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12/11/2024
ROHM and TSMC Launch Strategic Gallium Nitride Technology Collaboration for the Automotive Industry

ROHM and TSMC Launch Strategic Gallium Nitride Technology Collaboration for the Automotive Industry

ROHM and TSMC Launch Strategic Gallium Nitride Technology Collaboration for the Automotive Industry
­ROHM Co., Ltd. (ROHM) announced that they have entered into a strategic partnership with TSMC on the development and volume production of gallium nitride (GaN) power devices for electric vehicle applications. The partnership will integrate ROHM's device development technology with TSMC's industry-leading GaN-
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12/11/2024
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Unveils World’s First NVIDIA OVR4-22 Multiphase PWM Controller Powering AI Server and Graphic Cards

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Unveils World’s First NVIDIA OVR4-22 Multiphase PWM Controller Powering AI Server and Graphic Cards

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Unveils World’s First NVIDIA OVR4-22 Multiphase PWM Controller Powering AI Server and Graphic Cards
­Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) a designer, developer, and global supplier of a broad range of discrete power devices, wide bandgap power devices, power management ICs, and modules, today unveiled its AOZ73004CQI, the world’s first 4-Phase controller for Blackwell GPUs, its advanced de
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12/11/2024
Deploying Balancing Power Could Accelerate U.S. Energy Transition and Save $68 Trillion Globally by 2050: New Wärtsilä Report

Deploying Balancing Power Could Accelerate U.S. Energy Transition and Save $68 Trillion Globally by 2050: New Wärtsilä Report

Deploying Balancing Power Could Accelerate U.S. Energy Transition and Save $68 Trillion Globally by 2050: New Wärtsilä Report
­Wärtsilä’s global power system modeling, published in the Crossroads to net zero report, compares two pathways from the year 2025 to 2050 with the aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and limit global warming, as per the Paris Agreement targets. In the first pathway, only renewables, such as wind an
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12/10/2024
Antaira Introduces Managed Ethernet Switches Optimized for Industrial Network Infrastructures

The Antaira LMP-0702G-SFP-24-T-V2 managed switch comes embedded with four Gigabit Ethernet ports with PoE supplying 30W per port, one data-only Gigabit Ethernet port, and two dual-rate SFP fiber ports

Antaira Introduces Managed Ethernet Switches Optimized for Industrial Network Infrastructures
­ Antaira Technologies today launched its new LMP-0702G-SFP-24-T-V2 environmentally-hardened, Light Layer 3 managed Ethernet switch. Engineered to withstand harsh locations, this versatile and rugged switch provides both copper and fiber Gigabit Ethernet connectivity to help future-proof the ne
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12/10/2024
RESA Power Expands and Enhances its Transformer Services Capabilities with the Acquisition of Power Asset Recovery Corporation

Mark Angus, Chief Growth Officer at RESA Power

RESA Power Expands and Enhances its Transformer Services Capabilities with the Acquisition of Power Asset Recovery Corporation
­RESA Power, LLC (the "Company"), a market leader in power systems electrical testing, transformer services, and life extension solutions for power distribution equipment, has announced the acquisition of Power Asset Recovery Corporation ("PARC"). Based in North Canton, Ohio, Power Ass
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12/10/2024
Nordic Launches Thingy:91 X Prototyping Platform for Cellular IoT and Wi-Fi Locationing

Nordic Launches Thingy:91 X Prototyping Platform for Cellular IoT and Wi-Fi Locationing

Nordic Launches Thingy:91 X Prototyping Platform for Cellular IoT and Wi-Fi Locationing
­Nordic Semiconductor, a global leader in low power wireless connectivity solutions, today launches its latest IoT prototyping platform, the Nordic Thingy:91 X, for LTE-M, NB-IoT, Wi-Fi SSID locationing, DECT NR+, and GNSS applications. The Thingy:91 X simplifies the IoT prototyping process for developers through it
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12/10/2024
Roadzen's National Automobile Club Signs Contract with Motive, One of the Largest AI-powered Fleet Management Companies

Roadzen CEO, Rohan Malhotra

Roadzen's National Automobile Club Signs Contract with Motive, One of the Largest AI-powered Fleet Management Companies
­Roadzen Inc. announced that it has partnered with Motive, the AI-powered Integrated Operations Platform, to provide roadside assistance and towing services to Motive’s customer base that spans more than one million vehicles. Motive empowers businesses running physical operations with advanced tools to
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12/10/2024
Melexis Makes a Splash with New Triphibian Pressure Sensor Featuring LIN Interface

Melexis Makes a Splash with New Triphibian Pressure Sensor Featuring LIN Interface

Melexis Makes a Splash with New Triphibian Pressure Sensor Featuring LIN Interface
­Melexis introduces the MLX90833, a new pressure sensor with Triphibian™ technology, enabling robust measurement of both gas and liquid media from 2 to 70 bar, all within a compact SO16 package. This factory-calibrated device provides absolute pressure readings with a LIN digital output, simplifying integration fo
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12/10/2024
Technip Energies and GE Vernova Awarded a Major Contract for the Net Zero Teesside Power Project

Technip Energies and GE Vernova Awarded a Major Contract for the Net Zero Teesside Power Project

Technip Energies and GE Vernova Awarded a Major Contract for the Net Zero Teesside Power Project
­Technip Energies, leader of a consortium with GE Vernova and construction partner Balfour Beatty – with the support of technology partner Shell Catalysts & Technologies – received Notice to Proceed by NZT Power Limited to execute a major contract for the Net Zero Teesside Power (NZT Power) pr
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12/10/2024
Wave Energy Milestone: First Grid-Connected Array in the Middle East

Wave Energy Milestone: First Grid-Connected Array in the Middle East

Wave Energy Milestone: First Grid-Connected Array in the Middle East
­Eco Wave Power Global AB, a leading provider of onshore wave energy technology, is pleased to announce that the Israeli Project was officially "switched-on" by Israel’s Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, Eli Cohen, the Minister of Environmental Protection, Idit Silman, and the Mayor of Te
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12/09/2024
New Type of Battery Could Outlast EVs and Still be Used for Grid Energy Storage

Toby Bond, a senior scientist at the CLS, who conducted the research for his PhD

New Type of Battery Could Outlast EVs and Still be Used for Grid Energy Storage
­There’s a big push underway to increase the lifespan of lithium-ion batteries powering EVs on the road today. By law, in the US, these cells must be able to hold 80% of their original full charge after eight years of operation. However, many industry experts believe we need batteries that last decades
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12/09/2024
Thermal Cameras Market to Reach New Heights by 2034, Expected to Reach $6.9 Billion by 2034

Thermal Cameras Market to Reach New Heights by 2034, Expected to Reach $6.9 Billion by 2034

Thermal Cameras Market to Reach New Heights by 2034, Expected to Reach $6.9 Billion by 2034
Transparency Market Research, Inc.

­The global thermal cameras market (mercado de cámaras térmicas), valued at approximately US$ 3.1 Bn in 2023, is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.5% from 2024 to 2034, reaching an estimated US$ 6.9 Bn by the end of the forecast period. This growth is driven by increasing adoption ac
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12/09/2024
SynaXG Joins AI-RAN Alliance to Accelerate Integration of AI with 5G/6G Networks

Mantosh Malhotra, chief business officer of SynaXG

SynaXG Joins AI-RAN Alliance to Accelerate Integration of AI with 5G/6G Networks
­SynaXG, a leading provider of AI-RAN solutions, announced its membership in the AI-RAN Alliance, a collaborative initiative aimed at integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into cellular technology to advance radio access network (RAN) technology and mobile networks. The alliance’s mission is to enhance mo
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12/09/2024
HMI Introduces 16V, 20A Advanced Hot-Swap/E-Fuse for Robust Load Protection and Efficient Power Management

HMI Introduces 16V, 20A Advanced Hot-Swap/E-Fuse for Robust Load Protection and Efficient Power Management

HMI Introduces 16V, 20A Advanced Hot-Swap/E-Fuse for Robust Load Protection and Efficient Power Management
­HMI, a leading provider of advanced analog and power management technologies, today announces the release of the HL8520E, a state-of-the-art hot-swap/E-Fuse device designed to offer superior protection and power control for sensitive load circuitry. The HL8520E is designed to protect systems from input tran
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12/06/2024
Cemtrex Announces Integration of AI Armed Person Detection Feature in Vicon NEXT Cameras

Saagar Govil, CEO of Cemtrex

Cemtrex Announces Integration of AI Armed Person Detection Feature in Vicon NEXT Cameras
­Cemtrex Inc., an advanced security technology and industrial services company, today announced that its subsidiary, Vicon, will integrate an innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI) gun detection feature in its NEXT Cameras, which will be released in the first calendar quarter of 2025, marking a significant mi
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12/05/2024
Yokogawa Test & Measurement Releases AQ2300 Series Modular High-Precision SMU to Expedite the Development of Semiconductor Devices

Yokogawa Test & Measurement Releases AQ2300 Series Modular High-Precision SMU to Expedite the Development of Semiconductor Devices

Yokogawa Test & Measurement Releases AQ2300 Series Modular High-Precision SMU to Expedite the Development of Semiconductor Devices
­Yokogawa Test & Measurement Corporation announces the release of its AQ2300 series high-performance, high-speed SMU (Source Measure Unit) into the European marketplace. Addressing various density needs for semiconductor/communication devices, the AQ2300 series modular SMU offers high-quality pulse generation alo
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12/05/2024
SGS and GCC Lab Sign Partnership Agreement on New Energy Testing and Certification in Saudi Arabia

Fred Zhou of SGS (second from left) with representatives from GCC Lab

SGS and GCC Lab Sign Partnership Agreement on New Energy Testing and Certification in Saudi Arabia
­SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has forged a new partnership with GCC Lab to kick-start the global new energy testing and certification sector in the Middle East and North Africa. This partnership agreement, signed by both parties on Octobe
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12/05/2024
Würth Elektronik Opens Prototype Laboratory

Cem Som, Vice President at Wurth Electronics Midcom Europe, Don Rigdon, President at Wurth Electronics Midcom and Dominik Kern, President at Wurth Electronics Midcom (from left to right), opening the prototype lab at the Hightech Innovation Center in Munich-Freiham.

Würth Elektronik Opens Prototype Laboratory
­Wurth Electronics Midcom Inc., German Branch, with EU headquarters in Munich, has opened a laboratory for the production of transformer prototypes at the Hightech Innovation Center in Munich-Freiham. The company, which specializes in transformers for switch-mode power supplies and customized inductive components, is
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12/05/2024
LG and Ambarella Join Forces to Advance AI-Driven In-Cabin Vehicle Safety Solutions

LG and Ambarella Join Forces to Advance AI-Driven In-Cabin Vehicle Safety Solutions

LG and Ambarella Join Forces to Advance AI-Driven In-Cabin Vehicle Safety Solutions
­LG Electronics (LG), a mobility sector technology leader, and Ambarella, Inc., an edge AI semiconductor company, today announced that LG will showcase its latest in-cabin solution, developed in partnership with Ambarella, during CES 2025. Ambarella worked in close cooperation with LG to integrate it
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12/05/2024
Calex Launches High-Efficiency Bi-Directional DC-DC Converters for e-Mobility Applications

Calex Launches High-Efficiency Bi-Directional DC-DC Converters for e-Mobility Applications

Calex Launches High-Efficiency Bi-Directional DC-DC Converters for e-Mobility Applications
­Calex is thrilled to introduce its newest innovation for the electric mobility world: the 750W BCE bi-directional, liquid-cooled DC-DC converter. Designed with simplicity in mind, this advanced yet user-friendly converter is here to make power management easier for engineers, especially those working on
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12/05/2024
Cemtrex to Complete 100% Acquisition of Vicon Industries

Saagar Govil, Cemtrex, Chairman & CEO

Cemtrex to Complete 100% Acquisition of Vicon Industries
­Cemtrex Inc., an advanced security technology and industrial services company, today announced that it intends to acquire One Hundred percent (100%) ownership of the entity Vicon Industries, Inc. (VCON), a New York based leading provider of mission critical security and video surveillance systems. This plan, wh
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12/04/2024
Eco Wave Power to Achieve a Significant Milestone Tomorrow with the Opening of Israel’s First Wave Energy Project

Israel’s Minister of Environmental Protection, Mrs. Idit Silman

Eco Wave Power to Achieve a Significant Milestone Tomorrow with the Opening of Israel’s First Wave Energy Project
­Eco Wave Power Global AB, a leading provider of onshore wave energy technology, is pleased to announce that Eco Wave Power and EDF Renewables IL, in collaboration with the Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality and the municipal company Atarim, will inaugurate Israel's first pilot station for generating ele
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12/04/2024
Silicon Labs’ Breakthrough Ultra-Low Power Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth LE 5.4 Modules Supercharge Device Deployment

Silicon Labs’ Breakthrough Ultra-Low Power Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth LE 5.4 Modules Supercharge Device Deployment

Silicon Labs’ Breakthrough Ultra-Low Power Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth LE 5.4 Modules Supercharge Device Deployment
­Today Silicon Labs, a leader in secure, intelligent wireless technology for a more connected world, announced the SiWx917Y ultra-low power Wi-Fi® 6 and Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE) 5.4 modules.  As an extension of the successful Series 2 platform, these modules are designed to help device ma
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12/04/2024
Right-Angle Illuminated Tactile Switches Offer Customization and Versatility for Complex Electronic Applications

EITS Series Tactile Switches

Right-Angle Illuminated Tactile Switches Offer Customization and Versatility for Complex Electronic Applications
Littelfuse, Inc, an industrial technology manufacturing company empowering a sustainable, connected, and safer world, announces theC&K Switches EITS Series right-angle illuminated tactile switches. Available in surface-mount PIP terminal and standard through-hole configurations, these sw
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12/04/2024
UFS Ver. 4.0 Embedded Flash Memory Devices for Automotive Applications from KIOXIA Achieve Automotive SPICE CL2 Certification

UFS Ver. 4.0 Embedded Flash Memory Devices for Automotive Applications from KIOXIA Achieve Automotive SPICE CL2 Certification

UFS Ver. 4.0 Embedded Flash Memory Devices for Automotive Applications from KIOXIA Achieve Automotive SPICE CL2 Certification
­KIOXIA Europe GmbH announced that its Universal Flash Storage1 (UFS) Ver. 4.0 embedded flash memory devices designed for automotive applications have received Automotive SPICE® (ASPICE) Capacity Level 2 (CL2) certification. KIOXIA is the first company to be awarded this distinction for automotive grade UF
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12/04/2024
Enhancing Grid Resilience with Cutting-Edge Subsurface Sensing Technology

Hurricane Beryl caused extensive damage to trees and utility poles.

Enhancing Grid Resilience with Cutting-Edge Subsurface Sensing Technology
­When Hurricane Beryl hit Houston in July, it caused extensive damage to trees and utility poles, leaving over two million households without power. A week later, 250,000 Texans still faced the extreme summer heat without electricity or air conditioning, and at least three people tragically lost their lives du
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12/04/2024
Mouser Electronics Announces Partnership with DS PENSKE for Formula E Season 11 with Debut in Brazil

Mouser Electronics Announces Partnership with DS PENSKE for Formula E Season 11 with Debut in Brazil

Mouser Electronics Announces Partnership with DS PENSKE for Formula E Season 11 with Debut in Brazil
­Mouser Electronics, Inc., the New Product Introduction (NPI) leader™ empowering innovation, is gearing up to sponsor the DS PENSKE Formula E racing team as they begin Season 11 at the Sambadrome in São Paulo, Brazil, on December 7. Mouser is sponsoring the team throughout the 2024/2025 ABB FIA Formula E Wor
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12/04/2024
X-FAB Releases Embedded Flash Solution on its 110nm Automotive BCD-on-SOI Technology

X-FAB Releases Embedded Flash Solution on its 110nm Automotive BCD-on-SOI Technology

X-FAB Releases Embedded Flash Solution on its 110nm Automotive BCD-on-SOI Technology
­X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE, the leading analog/mixed-signal and specialty foundry, has just announced a major innovation in NVM data storage which draws on the company’s best-in-class SONOS technology. Fabricated on its high-voltage BCD-on-SOI XT011 platform, X-FAB can supply customers with an
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12/03/2024
Governor Stitt Signs Energy MOU with Ambassador of Denmark

Governor Stitt Signs Energy MOU with Ambassador of Denmark

Governor Stitt Signs Energy MOU with Ambassador of Denmark
­Today, Governor Stitt joined Ambassador of Denmark to the United States Jesper Møller Sørensen to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Oklahoma and Denmark. The agreement focuses on increasing collaboration between the two governments in pursuit of a robust and innovative energy future. The MOU al
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12/03/2024
Bourns Expands Digital Shunt Sensor Line with 500 Amp Series Meeting High Accuracy Measurement Needs in a Wider Range of Applications

Bourns Expands Digital Shunt Sensor Line with 500 Amp Series Meeting High Accuracy Measurement Needs in a Wider Range of Applications

Bourns Expands Digital Shunt Sensor Line with 500 Amp Series Meeting High Accuracy Measurement Needs in a Wider Range of Applications
­Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components for power, protection, and sensing solutions, today announced the release of the Riedon™ Model SSD-500A Series Shunt Sensor – Digital by Bourns with 500 Amps nominal current. The extended electrical rating allows de
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12/03/2024
Smart Card IC Market to Witness Steady Growth, Surpassing US $5.2 Billion by 2034

Smart Card IC Market to Witness Steady Growth, Surpassing US $5.2 Billion by 2034

Smart Card IC Market to Witness Steady Growth, Surpassing US $5.2 Billion by 2034
Transparency Market Research Inc.

­The global smart card IC market (marché des circuits intégrés pour cartes à puce) is set for significant expansion, driven by advancements in contactless payment systems and the increasing reliance on smartphones for secure transactions. These integrated circuits, critical for facilitating secure au
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12/02/2024
vhh.mobility, IAV and eVersum are Developing an Autonomous Shuttle for Public Transport in Hamburg

Holger Postl, Carsten Rinka, Dr. Lorenz Kasch and Dr. Anjes Tjarks with signed letter of intent.

vhh.mobility, IAV and eVersum are Developing an Autonomous Shuttle for Public Transport in Hamburg
­The first autonomous vehicle is to roll through the streets of Harburg in 2025: This was agreed today by vhh.mobility (Verkehrsbetriebe Hamburg-Holstein) and IAV (Ingenieurgesellschaft Auto und Verkehr). Germany's third-largest municipal bus operator and IAV, one of the leading development partners of the aut
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12/02/2024
QPT Solves Major Problem of Waste Heat Removal in Power Electronics with Novel Die Attach Process

Figure 1. Current process

QPT Solves Major Problem of Waste Heat Removal in Power Electronics with Novel Die Attach Process
­The power electronics industry is facing a problem in that, as the power handled by transistors increases to meet the needs of new applications, the packaging will increasingly struggle to remove the waste heat from the die. QPT, the innovative power electronics company, has just filed a patent for a novel wa
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12/02/2024
Itron’s Low Voltage Distributed Energy Resource Management System to Manage Rooftop Solar Generation in Australia

Georgia Cronin, General Manager Customer & Energy Solutions at Jemena

Itron’s Low Voltage Distributed Energy Resource Management System to Manage Rooftop Solar Generation in Australia
­Itron, Inc., which is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water, is collaborating with Jemena, a provider of gas and electricity services to millions of customers in Australia, to deploy Itron’s Low Voltage Distributed Energy Resource Management System (LV DERMS) to
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12/02/2024
Yokogawa Test & Measurement Releases WT1800R Series High Performance Power Analyzer

Yokogawa Test & Measurement Releases WT1800R Series High Performance Power Analyzer

Yokogawa Test & Measurement Releases WT1800R Series High Performance Power Analyzer
­Yokogawa Test & Measurement Corporation announces the release of the WT1800R series high performance power analyzer to boost the efficiency of complex power measurements for new energy applications. The WT1800R combines high and low current input elements, supported by a power supply for current sensor, t
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12/02/2024
Add an Efficient Positive Rail to a Unipolar Negative Supply

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Figure 1: A negative-to-positive converter electrical schematic, with VIN –6 V to –18 V (–24 V peak) and with VOUT +12 V at 6 A

Add an Efficient Positive Rail to a Unipolar Negative Supply
Victor Khasiev, Senior Applications Engineer, Analog Devices

­Sometimes you need a positive power supply, and the most available rail (or only available rail) is negative. In fact, negative-to-positive voltage conversion is used in automotive electronics, and the biasing circuitry for a variety of audio amplifiers, and industrial and test equipment. Even though power is
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Date:
12/01/2024
Drop-in Solutions for Data Centre Power Upgrades

Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD

Drop-in Solutions for Data Centre Power Upgrades
Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD

One of my favourite parts of being at exhibitions is meeting face to face with the people who are responsible for the new products being launched onto the market and talking about their motivations when specifying the products. It is even more interesting when these conversations go beyond the usual narratives. Da
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12/01/2024
Liquid Hydrogen Fuel System Shines Light on Renewable Energy in Commercial Aviation

Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

Liquid Hydrogen Fuel System Shines Light on Renewable Energy in Commercial Aviation
Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

­Germany’s MTU Aero Engines has just taken a major step towards decarbonizing one of the most stubborn industries on the planet with a successful multi-week testing of a liquid hydrogen fuel system for its “Flying Fuel Cell.” To be fair, commercial aviation’s infatuation with fossil fuels isn’t e
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12/01/2024
Automotive Power Electronics: Trends and Projections

Kevin Parmenter, Director, Applications Engineering. TSC, America

Automotive Power Electronics: Trends and Projections
Kevin Parmenter, Director, Applications Engineering. TSC, America

­According to a recent Manheim Market Report the automotive power semiconductor market was USD 59.30 billion in 2023. The total revenue is projected to grow at 6.2% from 2024 to 2030, reaching nearly USD 90.35 billion in 2030. According to MMR, this market growth is due to the accelerated adoption of EVs and HE
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12/01/2024
Wire Harness Protection Optimizes Zonal Architecture

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Figure 1: Wire Protection with Fuses

Wire Harness Protection Optimizes Zonal Architecture
Vasiliki Makantasi, Rene Schwarz, Jan Wiedemann, Infineon Technologies

­Modern vehicles are equipped with numerous systems that rely on proper wiring. During power distribution, power losses occur because of the current flowing through the wire, and the electrical resistance of the wire leads to heating. If the temperature becomes too high, insulation can be damaged, leading to a
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Date:
12/01/2024
Exploring Commercial EV Challenges and Solutions

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Exploring Commercial EV Challenges and Solutions
Mark Patrick, Director, Technical Content, EMEA, Mouser Electronics

­Considering all factors, the automotive industry has been remarkably fast in transitioning towards electrification. Despite its incredible size, long-established processes, and relatively lengthy R&D cycles, which can all hinder progress, manufacturers across the globe have rapidly launched complete electric ve
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Date:
12/01/2024
Using GaN HEMTs in OBCs

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Figure 1: Typical OBC electrical schematic

Using GaN HEMTs in OBCs
Giuseppe Di Stefano, former Power GaN Technical Marketing Senior Manager at STMicroelectronics

­One of the most important technology revolutions today is vehicle electrification, and it is leading to a large disruption of the automotive industry. One of the sparks that ignited this new revolution was the CO2 emission reduction targets set by governments around the world, but it is not the only one. In tr
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Date:
12/01/2024
Driving Innovation: Expert Insights on the Power of Quality Engineering

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Figure 1: Grinding fasteners to perfection is part of the process when manufacturing custom fasteners for assembly

Driving Innovation: Expert Insights on the Power of Quality Engineering
Optimas Solutions Mike Eusanio, Automotive Applications Engineer, and Bob Mangapora, Automotive Business Development

­Optimas and other key players in the fastener industry are at the forefront in reducing vehicle weight to enhance mileage, leveraging innovative technology, superior engineering practices, and a fresh perspective on weight reduction from a component standpoint to assist manufacturers in meeting these standards. Despite this, the
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Date:
12/01/2024
The Ascension of the Electric Motor

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Figure 1: State-of-the-art electromotors are steadily replacing combustion engines

The Ascension of the Electric Motor
Mike Sandyck, Marketing Director at Cissoid

­1. Motor efficiency Whatever power source is chosen for the future - be it a self-powered or occasionally plugged-in battery pack, a fuel cell that converts hydrogen or ammonia, or even a fossil fuel driven generator - the most efficient motor to provide motion power is an electric one. The typical efficien
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Date:
12/01/2024
Integrated Resistor Dividers Improve EV Battery Systems

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Figure 1: ≥400V EV batteries are attenuated by resistor dividers to interface with the rest of the BMS

Integrated Resistor Dividers Improve EV Battery Systems
Jacob Fattakhov, Product Marketing Manager at Texas Instruments

­In modern electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), the battery management system (BMS) serves as the brain of the battery pack, responsible for ensuring battery performance, safety and longevity. The BMS monitors parameters such as state of charge, which provides insight into the remaining en
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Date:
12/01/2024
Signal Improvement Drives Next-Generation Automotive CAN Performance

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Figure 1: Automotive electronic communications networks are becoming increasingly complex due to the rising number of MCUs needed in modern vehicles

Signal Improvement Drives Next-Generation Automotive CAN Performance
Joy CHEN, NOVOSENSE Microelectronics

­ECUs typically manage a whole host of vital vehicle functions such as powertrain control, lighting, safety, and infotainment. The number of ECUs varies per vehicle, but if we look at a luxury model, it is hardly unusual to see to see 150, or even more. And even in lower-end vehicles, the total number will be
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Date:
12/01/2024
Meeting the Critical Needs of the Energy Industry

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Figure 1: OMRON Power Relay Line Up

Meeting the Critical Needs of the Energy Industry
Fuminori Takeuchi, Product Marketing Manager – Relay, OMRON

­The energy industry is navigating a transformative phase characterized by pressing needs that are reshaping its operational strategies. A primary requirement is the demand for high-voltage, high-capacity relays, driven by the increasing use of high-voltage, high-capacity batteries across various applications, in
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Date:
12/01/2024
An Electrifying End to the Year!

Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD

An Electrifying End to the Year!
Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD

­Welcome to the December edition of Power Systems Design Europe. I think we’ll all deserve the well-earned break that is upcoming. It seems to have been a hectic year for almost everyone that I have talked to at events, and the same people say that next year will likely be even more busy for the power industry. Mo
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Date:
12/01/2024
Electronica Shines Light on the All Electric Society

Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

Electronica Shines Light on the All Electric Society
Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

­How was your electronica? More than 3,600 exhibitors and 70,000+ visitors converged in Munich for the 40th anniversary of this flagship event for design engineering. And as per usual, there was big doings at Trade Fair Center Messe München. The event organizers urged engineers, PR reps, and all manner of
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Date:
12/01/2024
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