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TI expands low-power GaN portfolio, enabling AC/DC power adapters to shrink 50%

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

TI's overall portfolio of GaN field-effect transistors (FETs) with integrated gate drivers addresses common thermal design challenges, keeping adapters cooler while pushing more power in a smaller footprint.

Key Points: 
  • TI's overall portfolio of GaN field-effect transistors (FETs) with integrated gate drivers addresses common thermal design challenges, keeping adapters cooler while pushing more power in a smaller footprint.
  • "Today's consumers want smaller, lighter and more portable power adapters that also provide fast, energy-efficient charging," said Kannan Soundarapandian, general manager of High Voltage Power at TI.
  • Additionally, TI's portfolio also addresses the growing demand for high efficiency and compact designs in industrial systems such as power tools and server auxiliary power supplies."
  • To learn more about the benefits of TI GaN for the most common AC/DC topologies, read the technical article, "The benefits of low-power GaN in common AC/DC power topologies."

Unlocking the Infinite Possibilities of Graphene: A Material Revolutionizing Industries Worldwide - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Graphene is an extraordinary material, known for its exceptional strength, thermal and electrical conductivity.

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  • Graphene is an extraordinary material, known for its exceptional strength, thermal and electrical conductivity.
  • It consists of a single sheet of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal honeycomb lattice, making it the thinnest and strongest substance on Earth.
  • Graphene's outstanding properties, including its heat and electrical conductivity, mechanical strength, and large surface area, have led to its widespread recognition as a material with limitless potential.
  • By Material: The graphene market is segmented into four categories: Graphene Oxide, Reduced Graphene Oxide, Graphene Nanoplatelets, and Others.

Transphorm’s TOLL FETs Position GaN as Optimal Devices for Power Hungry AI Applications

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Transphorm’s TOLL package configuration is industry standard, meaning the SuperGaN TOLL FETs can be used as drop-in replacements for any e-mode TOLL solution.

Key Points: 
  • Transphorm’s TOLL package configuration is industry standard, meaning the SuperGaN TOLL FETs can be used as drop-in replacements for any e-mode TOLL solution.
  • The new devices also offer Transphorm’s proven high voltage dynamic (switching) on-resistance reliability that is generally lacking in leading foundry-based e-mode GaN offerings.
  • The three surface mount devices (SMDs) support higher power applications operating within an average range of 1 to 3 kilowatts.
  • Transphorm’s high power GaN devices are already widely supplied to leading customers who use them to power in-production high performance systems including datacenter power supplies, high power gaming PSUs, UPSes, and microinverters.

Halo Microelectronics Introduces a New 3A I2C Controlled Single-Cell Battery Charger with 2x LDOs

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

CAMPBELL, Calif., Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Halo Microelectronics (SSE: 688173), a maker of analog and power management integrated circuits enabling energy-efficient smart systems, announces the launch of its I2C controlled single-cell battery charger with two LDOs.

Key Points: 
  • CAMPBELL, Calif., Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Halo Microelectronics (SSE: 688173), a maker of analog and power management integrated circuits enabling energy-efficient smart systems, announces the launch of its I2C controlled single-cell battery charger with two LDOs.
  • The HL7095 is an advanced I2C interface switch-mode Li-ion battery charger featuring power FETs, power-path management, and a reverse boost function.
  • Its switch-mode operation and low-resistance power path ensure optimal charging, discharging, and boost efficiency, shortening battery charging time and prolonging battery life during discharge.
  • "The HL7095 is a configurable battery management IC that integrates a switching charger, a reverse boost, and two LDOs," stated David Nam, CEO of Halo Microelectronics.

Allegro MicroSystems Introduces New Isolated Gate Driver IC to Enable Leading Power Conversion Density

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Manchester, NM, July 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. (“Allegro”) (Nasdaq: ALGM), a global leader in power and sensing solutions for motion control and energy efficient systems, today announced the launch of its new Power-Thru isolated gate driver (AHV85110) .

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  • Manchester, NM, July 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. (“Allegro”) (Nasdaq: ALGM), a global leader in power and sensing solutions for motion control and energy efficient systems, today announced the launch of its new Power-Thru isolated gate driver (AHV85110) .
  • A traditional gate driver implementation requires both an isolated gate driver and a separate isolated power supply.
  • Allegro’s patent protected, highly differentiated Power-Thru gate driver (AHV85110) gives engineers and designers access to new and efficient high-power isolated gate driving technologies that provide multiple system level benefits.
  • The new gate driver is innovative and unique, combining traditionally separate components—the isolated gate driver and the isolated power supply—into a single, compact,robust package.

indie Semiconductor Launches Unparalleled Automotive Wireless Charging Solution

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

indie Semiconductor (Nasdaq: INDI), an Autotech solutions innovator, has launched an integrated automotive wireless power charging system-on-chip (SoC) that offers the industry’s highest level of integration.

Key Points: 
  • indie Semiconductor (Nasdaq: INDI), an Autotech solutions innovator, has launched an integrated automotive wireless power charging system-on-chip (SoC) that offers the industry’s highest level of integration.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230629514830/en/
    indie Launches Unparalleled Automotive Wireless Charging Solution (Graphic: Business Wire)
    In-cabin charging has become a necessity for drivers and passengers who use their smartphone to provide navigation, music, voice connections and other services on-the-move.
  • “indie’s breakthrough automotive wireless charging solution speeds device charging times and delivers industry-leading levels of semiconductor and software integration, reducing the external bill-of-materials by almost half relative to existing discrete implementations,” said Fred Jarrar, vice president and general manager of indie Semiconductor's Power and USB product lines.
  • Further, indie’s wireless charging solution integrates all of the necessary power management, DC-DC converter, signal conditioning, WPC inverter drivers, and power FETs as well as LED and fan drivers.

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Releases 600V 50mohm Super Junction MOSFETs Family

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) (Nasdaq: AOSL), a designer, developer, and global supplier of a broad range of power semiconductors and power ICs, and digital power products, today announced the release of 600V αMOS7™ Super Junction MOSFETs Family.

Key Points: 
  • Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) (Nasdaq: AOSL), a designer, developer, and global supplier of a broad range of power semiconductors and power ICs, and digital power products, today announced the release of 600V αMOS7™ Super Junction MOSFETs Family.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230502005333/en/
    600V 50ohmn Super Junction MOSFETs for Efficiency and Ruggedness (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Today’s Server power supply requires Titanium efficiency, which translates to more than 98.5% peak efficiency on both PFC and LLC stages.
  • Active-Bridges and Bridgeless designs are easy-to-implement solutions; however, switching and driving losses, especially at light load, are still the main problems designers face.
  • The AOK050V60A7 (600V 50mOhm TO-247) is immediately available in production quantities with a lead time of 26 weeks.

Active Electronic Components Market Analysis Report 2023: A $500+ Billion Market by 2030 - New Market Expansion Prospects are Being Opened by Numerous Manufacturers - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, April 14, 2023

The global active electronic components market size is expected to reach USD 500.93 billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 6.6% during the forecast period.

Key Points: 
  • The global active electronic components market size is expected to reach USD 500.93 billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 6.6% during the forecast period.
  • The widespread usage of connected devices which requires a large amount of active electronic components and the continuously increasing demand for active electronic components in numerous sectors are some of the factors which are driving the growth of the active electronics market.
  • New market expansion prospects are being opened by numerous manufacturers of active electronic components to develop new products and offer ground-breaking solutions to customers.
  • The growing popularity of premium and ultra-luxury automobiles is positively impacting the adoption of active electronic components in the automotive industry.

Rise of High-Performance TIMs in ADAS and Data Centers, Reports IDTechEx

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

At this stage, the choice of TIMs in ADAS sensors can vary significantly depending on their types, locations, and overall design of the unit.

Key Points: 
  • At this stage, the choice of TIMs in ADAS sensors can vary significantly depending on their types, locations, and overall design of the unit.
  • Similar to ADAS, TIMs in data centers are also seeing a similar trend.
  • In conclusion, for data centers and ADAS, IDTechEx believes that high-performance TIMs are expected to be increasingly adopted to handle fast-growing power density.
  • IDTechEx forecasts that the revenue of TIMs in ADAS and data centers will have a 15-fold increase from 2020 to 2033.

Rise of High-Performance TIMs in ADAS and Data Centers, Reports IDTechEx

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 4, 2023

At this stage, the choice of TIMs in ADAS sensors can vary significantly depending on their types, locations, and overall design of the unit.

Key Points: 
  • At this stage, the choice of TIMs in ADAS sensors can vary significantly depending on their types, locations, and overall design of the unit.
  • Similar to ADAS, TIMs in data centers are also seeing a similar trend.
  • In conclusion, for data centers and ADAS, IDTechEx believes that high-performance TIMs are expected to be increasingly adopted to handle fast-growing power density.
  • IDTechEx forecasts that the revenue of TIMs in ADAS and data centers will have a 15-fold increase from 2020 to 2033.