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SiC module cuts power losses by 75% 15/05/2013

Cree has introduced a new silicon-carbide (SiC) power module, the CCS050M12CM, which it claims cuts power losses by 75% over silicon modules with equivalent ratings.  Read More

IR ships first GaN-on-Si devices 13/05/2013

International Rectifier has begun shipping the first devices based on its GaN based power device technology platform.  Read More

Initiative aims to establish UK as power electronics leader 30/04/2013

An initiative to grow the UK's share of the £135billion global power electronics market has been launched today by the IET, NMI and the ESP KTN.  Read More

Silica launches design support strategy for power customers 30/04/2013

Looking to establish itself as the 'power experts' in European semiconductor distribution, Silica has introduced a new design support strategy for its customers.  Read More

Project aims to establish EU as power semiconductor leader 26/04/2013

Infineon is leading a €74million project to advance production technology for power semiconductors.  Read More
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Wireless power receiver ic supports both WPC and PMA standards 17/04/2013

IDT's new wireless power receiver ic, the IDTP9021, is said to be the first to provide compatibility with both the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) and Power Matters Alliance (PMA) standards.  Read More

Power transistor market set for record growth 11/04/2013

Power transistors are on track to reach record high revenues in 2014, according to IC Insights.  Read More

Tektronix makes move into power 09/04/2013

Tektronix has launched the PA4000, its first dedicated power analyser.  Read More

£1m centre aims to cut cost of leds 02/04/2013

A new £1million growth facility, aimed at reducing the cost of Gallium Nitride leds, has been opened in Cambridge.  Read More

Hall effect switch extends flexibility of detection circuit designs 27/03/2013

Diodes' new programmable omnipolar Hall effect switch is optimised to let designers use the same contactless detection circuit in multiple applications or with different field strengths.  Read More

Power interface modules simplify energy monitoring 19/03/2013

Ericsson has extended its 3E digital power module family to include two new 540 to 648W low profile quarter brick power interface modules (PIMs).  Read More

Silicon diodes fill gap in portfolio 14/03/2013

Infineon Technologies has unveiled fast recovery 650V Rapid 1 and Rapid 2 silicon diode families.  Read More

Power-S08 mosfets target automotive applications 07/03/2013

NXP has introduced 54 new automotive qualified mosfets in an LFPAK56 package.  Read More

48V synchronous buck regulators are ‘industry’s first’ 06/03/2013

Texas Instruments has introduced three new 48V synchronous buck regulators with integrated high side and low side mosfets for single and multiple output power supplies.  Read More

ROHM pmic wins spot in Intel’s new ‘Bay Trail’ processor 05/03/2013

ROHM has developed a dedicated system power management ic for Intel's new quad core Atom processor, codenamed 'Bay Trail'.  Read More

Buck optimised to 12V 27/02/2013

Intended for high efficiency point of load dc/dc regulation, the P134XX series is the latest addition to Vicor's Picor Cool-Power ZVS buck regulator product line.  Read More

Power efficiency is key factor in mobile design, says Imagination 25/02/2013

Leading IP firm Imagination Technologies has made a call to action for the industry to better acknowledge the realities of low power and thermal requirements in mobile SoC designs.  Read More

Intel selects Dialog pmic for new ‘Bay Trail’ processor 21/02/2013

Intel has selected Dialog Semiconductor's DA6021 power management ic for its new quad core Atom processor, codenamed 'Bay Trail'.  Read More

Infineon qualifies thinned wafer power semiconductor process 19/02/2013

Infineon Technologies has claimed a 'major breakthrough' in the manufacturing of power semiconductors on 300mm thin wafers, having completed qualification of the process from start to finish and receiving approval from customers.  Read More

Buck converter offers power scalability for next gen tablets 18/02/2013

Dialog Semiconductor has announced the DA9210, a four phase programmable dc to dc buck converter that can be scaled for use across multiple smartphone and tablet platforms to help accelerate development cycles.  Read More

Controller is first to offer adjustable start up current 11/02/2013

Texas Instruments has launched a new power management controller with adjustable start up current for core voltage regulators.  Read More

Integrated power module targets space limited applications 05/02/2013

Looking to meet growing demand for miniaturised multifunctional power management modules, TDK has launched a series of integrated multichannel devices targeted at smartphones, tablets and similar space limited applications. Based on the company's semiconductor embedded in substrate (SESUB) technology, the modules are intended to reduce lead times ...  Read More

Power management ic boosts battery life by 20% 05/02/2013

Texas Instruments has announced the TPS65090, a single chip, front end power management ic said to increase battery life in tablets and other portable electronics by 20%.  Read More

SmartRectifier ic said to simplify system design 01/02/2013

Power management specialist International Rectifier has launched the IR1169, a high speed synchronous rectifier controller for flyback, forward and half bridge converters.  Read More

‘Lowest power’ a/d converter targets medical imaging applications 01/02/2013

Texas Instruments' new octal a/d converter is said to provide the lowest power consumption in its class.  Read More

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