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IC manufacturers maximise 300 and 200mm wafer capacity
IC manufacturers are increasing efforts to maximise fabrication plants using 300 and 200mm diameter silicon substrates because the prospects of large 450mm wafers are going nowhere. The number of 300mm wafer production-class fabs in operation worldwide is expected to increase each year between now and 2021 to reach 123 compared to 98 in 2016, according to the forecast in IC Insights’Global Wafer Capacity 2017-2021report.
productronica: T&M solutions cover 5G, IoT
At this year’s productronica, Rohde & Schwarz is focusing on innovative T&M solutions for next generation wireless communications technologies, including the Internet of Things (IoT), fifth generation mobile radio (5G), as well as automotive radar and infotainment systems.
Full-flow digital and custom/ analogue tools for process tech
The full-flow digital and signoff tools from Cadence Design Systems and its custom/analogue tools have been certified/enabled for the Intel 22FFL (FinFET Low-Power) process, which provides up to 100 times lower leakage and a 2.5X active power reduction compared with its previous 22GP (general purpose) offering.
RF transistor's 65V LDMOS technology speeds power design
Availability and full design support capabilities for a new 65V, wideband RF power LDMOS transistor from NXP Semiconductors has been announced by Richardson RFPD. The MRFX1K80H is the first product in NXP's MRFX series. It is designed to deliver 1800W CW at 65V for applications from 1.8 to 400MHz and is capable of handling 65:1 VSWR.
DC transmission system connects remote communities to the grid
Serving as an efficient transmission route in medium-voltage AC grids from 30-50kV, Siemens has introduced a new direct-current transmission system to the market; theMVDC PLUS (Medium Voltage Direct Current Power Link Universal System). Siemens has developed the transmission system for grid operators who need to enlarge their infrastructure to handle the increasing volumes of power fed into the distribution system from distributed and renewable e...
Design flows receive 'Fit for Purpose - TCL1' certification
Cadence Design Systems has announced that it has achieved the industry’s first comprehensive 'Fit for Purpose - Tool Confidence Level 1 (TCL1)' certification from TÜV SÜD, enabling automotive semiconductor manufacturers, OEMs and component suppliers to meet stringent ISO 26262 automotive safety requirements. To achieve certification, Cadence provided its tool and flow documentation to TÜV SÜD for evaluation, and TÜV...
Demonstration kits show versatility of AirFuel-resonant power transfer
Efficient Power Conversion (EPC) has released two demonstration kits, the EPC9127 and EPC9128, that show GaN FETs and ICs can be used in resonant wireless power transfer systems.
Researchers support DARPA’s “CHIPS” initiative
A team of Georgia Tech researchers is bringing electronic design software and communications expertise to DARPA's new CHIPS initiative, which will enable future generations of integrated circuits to be assembled from plug-and-play modules known as “chiplets.” Reusing blocks of existing microelectronics technology could reduce the need to design complex monolithic chips from scratch for new applications.
GaN power stage cuts EMI, boosts power-stage efficiency
The LMG5200 gallium nitride (GaN) power stage from Texas Instruments (TI) is in stock at Mouser Electronics. The device delivers 25% lower power losses compared to silicon-based designs, enabling single-stage conversion and providing increased power density and efficiency in space-constrained, high-frequency industrial, telecom, and motor control applications.
Next-gen GaN HEMTs offer up to 70% efficiency
Global supplier of GaN-on-SiC high electron mobility transistors (HEMTs) and monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs), Wolfspeed, has introduced a new series of 28V GaN HEMT RF power devices. These new devices are capable of higher frequency operation to 8GHz with increased efficiency and higher gain. RF design engineers are now able to build more efficient broadband power amplifiers for commercial and military wireless communications and...