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APEC 2019: GaN Systems showcases latest wares
The gallium nitride vendor will demonstrate a new half-bridge daughter card for industrial and automotive markets.
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Space-saving ultrabright LEDs produce high luminous flux and intensity
These semiconductors are housed in compact packages with dome lenses and feature the latest InGaN/sapphire chip technology with a high luminous flux.
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Specifying nonlinearity in torque sensors
It is critical to not just know a sensor’s specifications, but to understand how they are determined by the manufacturer — in particular, how the manufacturer quantifies the nonlinearity of their torque sensors.
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Nvidia expands self-driving software suite with a safety force field
The technology will allow for testing autonomous vehicles in a virtual environment.
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Engineers: 5G, connected cars and AI will greatly impact semiconductors in the next 3 years
According to a new survey of engineers by Advanced Energy, the biggest impact on the chip market will come from 5G, connected vehicles and implementing artificial intelligence (AI) into workflows.
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How quantum computers work
Quantum computing promises immense computational power by harnessing the quantum mechanical phenomena of entanglement and superposition. Here's how it works.
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Water-resistant MEMS pressure sensor introduced for wearables, appliances and industrial market
ST Microelectronics has unveiled a new sensor that resists salt water, soap and industrial chemicals.
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Reduced EMI, higher density, integrated isolation are top 2019 power trends
The electronics industry is seeing significant design emphasis on power-related issues as products are expected to do more, do it better, do it smarter and do it cooler.
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Dialog expands IoT portfolio with connectivity acquisition
Dialog Semiconductor plc has a signed an agreement to acquire the mobile communication product line of Silicon Motion Technology Corp.
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APEC 2019: GaN and SiC news and products from Richardson RFPD
The electronic component distributor will be highlighting components and evaluation platforms based on the two materials at the show.
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Trends impacting the semiconductor industry in the next three years
Big data, 5G, and artificial intelligence will transform the electronics industry, but have yet to make a major impact in the semiconductor industry.
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APEC 2019: Miniature low-profile power inductors from TT Electronics
TT Electronics has introduced the HA74 series of surface-mount power inductors that combine a low profile, small footprint and 3 MHz switching capability for efficient, space-saving DC/DC converters.
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APEC 2019: Microchip to showcase efficient and smart power solutions
Microchip will showcase a variety of efficient and smart power solutions based on the company's products during APEC 2019.
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APEC 2019: Wolfspeed hosts SiC power component demonstrations
The company will host a trio of demonstrations focused on the ability of its components to withstand the harsh conditions and tough demands typical of automotive and industrial applications.
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APEC 2019: GaN Systems to present on gallium nitride-optimized solutions
GaN Systems and partners will showcase new devices and technologies highlighting how power system designs using GaN meet size, power, efficiency and system cost requirements.
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The MLCC shortage is upon us — polymer capacitors present an alternative
Polymer capacitors can substitute for MLCC components in many applications, and offer performance benefits that bolster the argument for their use, perhaps even into the future, when MLCCs will be more readily available.
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Panasonic polymer capacitors vs. MLCCS
Capacitor technology selection often seems like a simple choice, but the demands, challenges and expectations of modern electronics prove otherwise.
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Recom announces new low-power DC/DC converters
The R0.5ZX and R1ZX are based on the 2 kVDC isolated low-profile R1SX SMD series but include an internal linear regulator to give a precise, load-independent and low-noise output.
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APEC 2019: Get a closer look at specialty materials used in power electronics
Innovations in power electronics often rely upon the use of specialty materials. Rogers Corporation, a materials solutions provider, is offering a chance for APEC attendees to have a look at some of them up close.
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APEC 2019: United SiC ready to talk WBG
The rise of wide band gap (WBG) materials in the power electronics industry, such as the silicon carbide used in semiconductors manufactured by United SiC, will be a hot topic for discussion at APEC.
