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UK firm wins funding for new quantum memory tech
July 16, 2024
Quinas, a Lancaster University spinout startup, has bagged a £1.4m grant from Innovate UK to advance its 'universal' computer memory technology, ULTRARAM.
How to easily select the right frequency generation component
May 12, 2022
Question: What is the right frequency generation component for my application?
Murata completes its acquisition of Resonant
March 30, 2022
The Japanese manufacturer of ceramic-based passive electronic component has completed its acquisition of RF filter design company Resonant.
Murata to acquire Resonant for $4.50 per share
February 15, 2022
Murata Electronics North America and RF filter solutions provider Resonant, have entered into a definitive agreement under which Murata will acquire all outstanding shares of Resonant not owned by Murata for USD 4.50 per share in cash.
STM introduces new 45W and 150W MasterGaN devices for high-efficiency power conversion
August 25, 2021
Easing the transition to high-efficiency wide-bandgap technology, STMicroelectronics has released the MasterGaN3* and MasterGaN5 integrated power packages for applications up to 45W and 150W, respectively.
MasterGaN reference design demonstrates heatsink-free 250W resonant converter
May 14, 2021
STMicroelectronics has released the first reference design for its MasterGaN power packages, demonstrating how the new highly integrated devices increase power density, boost energy efficiency, simplify design, and accelerate time to market.
iCoupler Technology Benefits Gallium Nitride (GaN) Transistors in AC/DC Designs
January 13, 2021
Highly efficient ac/dc power supplies are key to the evolution of the telecom and datacom infrastructure, as power consumption grows rapidly due to hyperscale data centers, enterprise servers, or telecom switching stations. However, the power electronics industry has reached the theoretical limit of silicon MOSFETs.
12 new 1200V Hyperfast and Ultrafast Rectifiers from Vishay
November 27, 2020
New Yorker Electronics has announced the availability of 12 new FRED Pt® Gen 5 1200 V Hyperfast and Ultrafast rectifiers from Vishay Semiconductor. The ideal choice for soft switched and resonant high frequency converters, it features a unique combination of low conduction and switching losses.
Enablement of batteryless applications with wireless power
December 30, 2019
Question: My application doesn’t have a battery. Is it possible to power it wirelessly? - Yes, sure; a simple integrated nanopower solution originally designed for energy harvesting is available.
Murata and Resonant sign multi-year agreement
October 04, 2019
Murata Manufacturing and Resonant Inc. have jointly announced that they have entered into a multi-year commercial agreement that provides Murata with rights to multiple designs to be exclusively developed using Resonant’s XBAR technology.
MEMS Sensors for Smart Infrastructures
May 29, 2019
Tablets, smartphones, video game consoles, camcorders, and cameras have revolutionized the world of sensors. This includes MEMS accelerometers and gyroscopes.
TDK teams with Immersion on haptics
April 25, 2019
TDK Corporation's subsidiary TDK Electronics has signed a co-marketing agreement with Immersion Corporation, a developer and licensor of touch feedback technology, for the design and marketing of cutting-edge touch response solutions that utilise TDK PowerHap piezo actuators with haptic feedback.
Q&A on Wireless Charging
June 15, 2018
The primary goal in any wireless power design is to guarantee delivery of the required power under worst-case power transfer conditions. However, it is equally important to avoid thermal and electrical overstress in the receiver during best-case conditions.
IoT can use WPT
April 24, 2018
The term “Internet of Things” (IoT) refers to the ongoing trend to connect not only people and computers, but all sorts of “things” to the Internet and each other.
PowerSphyr acquires Gill Electronics
October 05, 2017
PowerSphyr Inc., a provider of wireless power technology, has successfully completed its acquisition of original design manufacturer, Gill Electronics.
New MDmesh MOSFETs with Fast-Recovery Diode
May 22, 2017
The latest MDmesh™ DK5 power MOSFETs from STMicroelectronics are Very High-Voltage (VHV) super-junction transistors with the extra advantage of a fast-recovery diode.
Dialog Semi invests in wireless charging company
November 08, 2016
Dialog Semiconductor has made a strategic investment in Energous Corporation, the developer of WattUp, a wire-free charging technology that provides over-the-air power at a distance.
MEMS microphones broadcast strong growth
April 03, 2014
Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) microphones, used in best-selling devices like Apple’s iPhone, face a resonant future as the market keeps climbing in the coming years, according to a new report from IHS Technology.
PowerbyProxi in licensing agreement with Texas Instruments
January 08, 2014
PowerbyProxi has signed a technology licensing agreement with Texas Instruments (TI) the global semiconductor company that designs and manufactures analog integrated circuits and embedded processors.
Linear enters wireless battery charging space
October 07, 2013
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC4120, a first for the company in the wireless battery charging space.
Bluetooth SIG and A4WP sign MoU
October 07, 2013
The Bluetooth SIG and Alliance for Wireless Power (A4WP) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that establishes a formal liaison relationship and heralds the creation of a new consumer electronics device category: the smart wireless charging station.
Vishay with new SMD MLCCs in 0505 and 1111 case sizes
August 28, 2013
Vishay Intertechnology introduced a new series of high-power surface-mount multilayer ceramic chip capacitors (MLCCs) in the quad 0505 and 1111 case sizes.
Ceramic input capacitors can cause overvoltage transients
June 14, 2013
A recent trend in the design of portable devices has been to use ceramic capacitors to filter DC/DC converter inputs.
Non-magnetic chip resistors with ultra leach resistant terminals
March 28, 2013
International Manufacturing Services, Inc. (IMS) has introduced a new type or chip resistor terminal which are non-magnetic and ultra leach resistant.
IDT's new IC with Qualcomm’s WiPower technology
October 30, 2012
Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT) and Qualcomm collaborated on the development od an IC for consumer electronics devices based on Qualcomm’s WiPower Technology.
Infineon extends 3rd Generation Reverse Conducting IGBT Portfolio
October 18, 2012
Infineon Technologies expands its portfolio of the 3rd generation Reverse Conducting (RC) Soft Switching IGBT (Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor) introducing 1200V and 1350V devices in 30A and 40A.
Kemet markets HiQ-CBR Series Surface MMCCs
November 10, 2011
Kemet Corporation introduced its new HiQ-CBR Series Surface Mount Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors (MLCCs) in C0G dielectric.
Microchip adds 8-bit MCUs with configurable logic
September 27, 2011
Microchip Technology announced several new 8-bit PIC microcontrollers (MCUs) that feature configurable logic and a high level of peripheral integration in 6- to 20-pin packages.
Understanding SMD power inductors
July 22, 2011
Power inductors play an important role in voltage conversion applications by yielding lower core losses. They are also used to store energy, filter EMI noise, and provide lower signal loss in system designs.
Infineon with Silver Box Reference Design
April 20, 2011
Infineon Technologies has developed the first marketable silver box reference design that enables PC and server power supply units to achieve up to 92.35% efficiency, while significantly reducing the material costs.
Infineon with Silver Box Reference Design
April 20, 2011
Infineon Technologies has developed the first marketable silver box reference design that enables PC and server power supply units to achieve up to 92.35% efficiency, while significantly reducing the material costs.
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