ICs & Semiconductors

Agile Analog, the analog IP specialist, is collaborating with sureCore, the ultra-low power embedded memory company, to implement a cryogenic control ASIC on the GlobalFoundries 22FDX process, as part of the Innovate UK funded project: “Development Of Cryogenic CMOS To Enable The Next Generation Of Scalable Quantum Computers.” The consortium …

Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has introduced the RA8D1 microcontroller (MCU) group. The RA8D1 group is the second in Renesas’ RA8 Series, the first MCUs based on the Arm Cortex-M85 processor.  RA8D1 MCUs are said to deliver breakthrough performance of over 6.39 CoreMark/MHz1  combined with ample …

Nexperia has announced its first silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs with the release of two 1200 V discrete devices in 3-pin TO-247 packaging with RDS(on) values of 40 mΩ and 80 mΩ. NSF040120L3A0 and NSF080120L3A0 are the first in a series of planned releases which will see Nexperia’s SiC MOSFET portfolio quickly expand …

Nisshinbo Micro Devices has launched the NB7142 and NB7143 series Li-Ion battery protection ICs, intended for applications requiring high-precision overcurrent and short-circuit detection, such as portable gadgets, smartphones, game consoles and handheld devices. The NB7142 and NB7143 are described by the company as “exceptional protection ICs” designed for one-cell Li-ion/polymer …

As vehicles become more connected and technologically advanced, the need for heightened security measures also rises. New government and automotive OEM cybersecurity requirements are beginning to include larger key sizes and Edwards Curve ed25519 algorithm standards. In response, Microchip Technology has launched its latest TrustAnchor Security IC, the TA101, which …

Swindon Silicon Systems to showcase the benefits of its custom integrated circuit solutions for optimum performance and supply security at the global SPS 2023 exhibition  Swindon Silicon Systems, the mixed signal Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) design and supply specialist, will share its approach to engineering customer-specific integrated circuit solutions …

Allegro MicroSystems, a global specialist in power and sensing semiconductor technology for motion control and energy-efficient systems, has announced that BMW Group, the manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles, has selected Allegro as the sole Current Sensor IC supplier for BMW Group’s traction inverter systems used across the company’s entire fleet …

Power Integrations, the specialist in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-ecient power conversion, is providing advanced PowiGaN gallium-nitride (GaN) technology, expert design support, and nancial sponsorship for Team aCentauri in the 3,000 km Bridgestone World Solar Challenge later this month. Power Integrations’ Mr. Green will follow Team aCentauri and the 37 …

Cambridge GaN Devices (CGD), the fabless, clean-tech semiconductor company that develops a range of energy-efficient GaN-based power devices to make greener electronics possible, has announced that its ICeGaN GaN HEMT System-on-Chip (SoC) was awarded “Best Demo” at the Innovation Zone of TSMC’s 2023 Europe Technology Symposium. CGD’s ICeGaN, which has …

EAO has introduced two new stepper motor drive families with the ability to deliver the higher torque factors necessary to make motion smoother and more precise and slash equipment positioning cycle times. Developed by motion control specialist Sanyo Denki, the Sanmotion F2 Series of stepper motor drivers target demanding 2- …