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Automotive industry driving SiC power device ramp-up
On November 12th, it was announced by Infineon it will acquire Siltectra. Infineon is a well-known semiconductor player and according to Yole Développement (Yole), it is the current leading power electronic device company. But Siltectra is much less well known. Here, Yole explains this acquisition.
Sensors enabling the next-generation of all-in-one VR platforms
A complete portfolio of VR sensors enabling a new class of highly accurate and affordable all-in-one VR solutions has been launched by TDK Corporation. The key platform components includes the InvenSense ICM-42688 six-axis motion sensor for HMDs, which provides the low noise figure and features high-resolution measurement mode.
Safe EFI-pro system for network integration
With the launch of its Safe EFI-pro System, SICK has delivered standard industrial Ethernet-based safety network integration for highly-adaptive and dynamic safeguarding in automated production and logistics environments to SIL 3/PLe.The SICK Safe EFI-pro System is a single-source solution that provides the foundation for simpler, more productive and responsive machinery safety, particularly valuable for dynamic applications like autonomous vehic...
CAPAS 2019 supporting industry developments
The sixth edition of the Chengdu International Trade Fair for Automotive Parts and Aftermarket Services (CAPAS), will take place from 23rd to 25th May 2019 at the Chengdu Century City New International Exhibition & Convention Center. The show will host over 600 exhibitors in over 45,000m2 of space, all of whom will be showcasing their latest products and services.
AMR 2019 introduces first ever German Pavilion
The latest edition of Automotive Maintenance and Repair Expo (AMR) will take place from 21st-24th March 2019 in Beijing’s New China International Exhibition Centre. The fair has expanded many of its special zones for 2019, and for the first time will host a new German Pavilion.The show’s latest addition will allow buyers to explore a more comprehensive exhibiting platform, and will enable them to connect with some of the most influent...
Would Apple change the power GaN world?
Over a long period, industrial companies followed up at a distance the development of GaN-based solutions mainly managed by R&D institutes and laboratories. Today the context has changed.
SiC comes of age for outdoor uses
Reiterating its focus on the automotive sector and commitment to SiC technology, Rohm Semiconductor has introduced a 1700V SiC power module.
High performance silicon carbide FETs series expanded
UnitedSiC has announced its expanded its UF3C FAST Series product offering by introducing an additional range of 650 and 1,200V high performance silicon carbide FETs in a TO-247-4L 4-pin Kelvin Sense package option. Based on an efficient cascode configuration, this new series provides designers with very fast switching, high power devices in a package capable of high power dissipation.
Expected electronics trends in 2019
Intelligence of Things, 5G, smart clothes and sensors connected to IoT solutions. These are some of the trends that will grow stronger in 2019. Technological trends coming up in 2019 may be more exciting than ever and we are facing a variety of breakthroughs in the coming year. Here, Niklas Kvist, Head of Engineering at Swedish sensor manufacturer JonDeTech explains how and why.
What is driving the power electronics industry?
Enabling megatrends, the power electronics market has grown tremendously last year. Yole Développement (Yole) has discovered a $32.7bn power electronics market in 2017 in its report, ‘Status of the Power Electronics Industry’ published last summer.