The power grid is designed to run on alternating current for a number of reasons, but almost every device needs direct current to operate. As a result, AC-DC power supplies are almost everywhere, and with increased environmental awareness and rising energy prices, the efficiency of such power supplies is essential to reduce operating costs and rational use of energy.
Traction inverters are the main component that consumes battery power in electric vehicles (EVs), with power levels up to 150kW or higher. The efficiency and performance of traction inverters directly affect the driving range of electric vehicles after a single charge. Therefore, in order to build the next generation of traction inverter systems, silicon carbide (SiC) field-effect transistors (FETs) are widely used in the industry to achieve higher reliability, efficiency and power density.
The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution has arrived. With the public release of applications such as ChatGPT, people are able to experience firsthand the power and potential of deep neural networks and machine learning (ML). ChatGPT is a language model that has been trained using massive amounts of text data from the Internet and books to generate text that resembles that written by real people.
With the growth of electric vehicles, the demand for small, precise position sensors in automotive applications will grow to $1.6 billion by 2026, tracking the position of rotors in motors responsible for traction machinery, power steering and Windows, and ensuring control and safety coverage. First, this paper reviews the traditional approach and position detection methods and their limitations
Semiconductor power devices mainly include power diode, power triode, thyristor, MOSFET, IGBT and so on. Among them, MOSFET and IGBT belong to voltage controlled switching devices, which have the advantages of fast switching speed, easy driving and low loss. The full name of IGBT is an insulated gate type power tube, which is a composite full-controlled voltage-driven semiconductor power device composed of bipolar triode (BJT) and MOSFET, and has the advantages of high input impedance of MOSFET and low on-voltage drop of BJT.
Modern battery-powered motor drive applications, such as power tools, are characterized by small size, light weight and low power, so solutions in this area of application must consider how to provide superior performance while occupying minimal system resources.
The concept of the Internet of Things (IoT) was first introduced in 1999. It describes a network of smart devices that use the Internet to improve human lives. For example, a car is equipped with various sensors that alert your phone when tire pressure is low. In addition to using a large number of sensors, the Internet of Things is also an arena for various wireless interconnection technologies, including cellular, Wi-Fi, BLE, NB-IoT, LTE-M, LoRa, Zigbee, NFC, and even satellite communication, which play a key role in the Internet of Things
The vast realm of space exploration has revolutionized our understanding of the universe. From probing distant galaxies to studying the composition of planets, space missions have revealed remarkable insights that expand our knowledge beyond Earth’s boundaries. Supporting these insights, space-grade electronic components play a pivotal role in enabling successful space missions. The significance of electronic components in space exploration cannot be overstated.
While it is true that manufacturers of components such as semiconductors are not environmentally friendly, electronic components in general play a key role in reducing humans' impact on the environment. From monitoring and managing environmental conditions to generating sustainable electricity and even monitoring nuclear fusion systems, advances in component circuits are propelling us towards a more sustainable future.
At present, microwave detection is widely used to detect the presence of the body in the magnetic induction region. Moreover, radar has large magnetic induction Angle of view, fast reaction speed, material characteristics of non-metallic materials, strong environmental adaptability, and is not affected by natural environment, ambient temperature, dust and other factors.
TDK has introduced an ultra-compact TVS diode for ESD protection applications with USB-C ports and other high-speed ports. TVS diodes with ultra-low parasitic capacitance and low clamp voltage are especially needed for ESD protection applications with high-speed interfaces (Tx/Rx) such as USB-C that comply with the USB4 (Version 1) specification and transfer speeds up to 40 Gbit/s.
Microchip Technology announced the launch of two new clock restorer/signal repeater devices. The automotive EQCO510 and industrial EQCO5X31 clock restator/signal repeater devices extend USB coverage up to 15 meters for maximum coverage and are compatible with USB 3.2 first generation ultra high speed protocol.
Holtek has launched a new lithium battery protection MCU HT32F61630/HT32F61641, in addition to the original HT45F8650/HT45F8662 8-bit MCU series, the new higher-order 32-bit Arm® Cortex®-M0+ lithium battery protection MCU products
TDK Corporation has further expanded its Flexield shielding material lineup with the introduction of the IFQ06 series, a material with high permeability (μ ') and low magnetic loss (μ ") designed for near-field communication (NFC) applications. The IFQ06 material also provides efficient protection against performance-reducing design features that complicate the NFC design, such as metal objects located directly behind the antenna.
LLC resonant converters have become a hot topic in power electronics because they can meet the high performance requirements of modern power supply design. This switch-over DC/DC power converter enables higher switching frequencies and reduced switching losses, making it more suitable for high power and high efficiency applications. It is widely used in the field of power supply, including: high-end consumer electronics, industrial power management and electric vehicle related charging system.
Onsemi, a smart power and sensing technology provider, announced that it will supply Kempower with onsemi EliteSiC SIC MosFEts and diodes for scalable electric vehicle (EV) chargers under a new strategic agreement. The ongoing collaboration between the two companies enables Kempower's suite of EV charging solutions to employ a variety of power semiconductor technologies, including onsemi's EliteSiC.
Today, the advantages of intelligent control of lighting have led to new ideas. If the intelligent control of lighting is ignored, the cause of green lighting will be stagnant, lighting modernization will be out of the question, lighting intelligent control technology has become the cornerstone of green lighting. Electrification, automation and intelligence are the steps of intelligent lighting control. In the future, the intelligent control of lighting will advance towards the direction of wisdom along with the journey of human high and new technology.
Analog Devices, the world's leading semiconductor company, has announced a €630 million investment in a new 45,000 sq ft advanced R&D and manufacturing facility at its European regional headquarters in Raheen Business Park, Limerick, Ireland.
