Top 10 stories from electronica 2024

18th November 2024

Paige West

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Electronic Specifier highlights the top 10 stories from electronica 2024, the world’s leading trade fair for electronics.

From November 12 to 15, 3,480 exhibitors presented their innovations across the entire spectrum of electronics to about 80,000 visitors. In addition to sustainability, key topics such as artificial intelligence, the future of mobility, and the development of young talent sparked lively discussions at the exhibition stands and throughout the supporting programme. The equally successful SEMICON Europa took place concurrently in two halls.

Here are our top stories:

Pulsiv at electronica: 240W output from a single USB-C port

At electronica 2024, Pulsiv, a Cambridge-based innovator in power electronics, became the first company to deliver 240W from a single USB-C port. This achievement combines Pulsiv OSMIUM front-end technology with an industry-standard flyback design, passing stringent EMC and line current requirements. The development is set to transform global charging markets.

Electronics Excellence Award winners at electronica 2024

Electronic Specifier announced three winners for its Electronics Excellence Awards at electronica 2024. The Electronics Excellence Awards ceremony took place on the Visionary Stage, Hall B4 at 12.50pm on 14th November at electronica.

Each entry was placed into one of three categories: Power Product, Test & Measurement Product, and Electromechanical Product.

ROHM’s new SiC Schottky barrier diodes at electronica 2024

ROHM has developed surface mount SiC Schottky barrier diodes (SBDs) that improve insulation resistance by increasing the creepage distance between terminals.

The initial lineup includes eight models – SCS2xxxNHR – for automotive applications such as onboard chargers (OBCs), with plans to deploy eight models – SCS2xxxN – for industrial equipment such as FA devices and PV inverters in December 2024.

Women at electronica 2024 leading change through inclusion and data

The Women in Tech Forum at electronica 2024, hosted by Electronic Specifier and Women in Electronics, took place on Wednesday 13th November 2024, and what a fantastic forum it was.

The event offered a close look at leadership and inclusion within the electronics industry, kicking off with a rousing keynote speech from Jackie Mattox, Founder and CEO of Women in Electronics. This was then followed by a candid panel discussion moderated by Electronic Specifier’s Managing Editor, Paige West.

electronica 2024: Cyber Security Forum shares thought leadership

The Cyber Security Forum, which was hosted by IoT Insider’s sister publication Electronic Specifier at electronica 2024, featured thought-provoking insights and extensive expertise by the lineup of speakers, who discussed topics ranging from the Cyber Resilience Act to cybersecurity in the automotive landscape and harmonising security standards.

TI’s EMEA President discusses opening the new Frankfurt PDC

At electronica 2024, I sat down with Stefan Bruder, President of EMEA at Texas Instruments (TI), to discuss the company’s recent initiatives aimed at elevating customer design capabilities and streamlining its business processes. Central to these efforts is the launch of TI’s Frankfurt Product Distribution Centre (PDC), which aims to meet rising demand with faster, more reliable, and flexible customer support.

electronica 2024: exclusive interview with DigiKey President

In an interview at electronica, DigiKey President Dave Doherty shared insights on the company’s journey through 2024 and its expectations for 2025.

Reflecting on the past year, Doherty acknowledged that while revenue figures had not reached memorable highs, DigiKey experienced a surge in customer engagements and shipments, a sign of growing demand for new product innovation.

TDK’s new ultrasonic ToF sensor at electronica 2024

TDK has unveiled its new InvenSense SmartSonic ICU-10201 high-performance ultrasonic Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensor with an embedded processor and extended memory space.

To learn more about this new product offering, Electronic Specifier’s Harry Fowle spoke with Massimo Mascotto, Director of Product Marketing for MEMS Sensor Business Group at TDK Corporation.

Thomas Kaminski of Advantech talks Edge AI at electronica 2024

Edge AI as a topic was something Advantech began seriously thinking about “one year ago,” Thomas Kaminski, Director, Product Sales & Marketing Management at Advantech Europe told IoT Insider at electronica 2024.

Advantech, who was present at electronica with their partner with Hailo, are focusing on expanding its energy-efficient Edge AI portfolio, with the aim for Advantech to use Hailo’s AI accelerators to develop Edge AI systems and AI acceleration modules.

TI highlight energy infrastructure in its sustainability-focused electronica 2024

Texas Instruments (TI) had been busy at electronica 2024 showing off its latest innovations to enable what it calls a more ‘intelligence and sustainable future.’

A big part of this drive into a more intelligent and sustainable future is found within the energy infrastructure sector where TI has created a vision for how this sector can be revolutionised. TI are confident that MCUs and advanced materials such as GaN are key to achieving this.

Also, be sure to check out our YouTube page for the latest video interviews from the show.