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STMicroelectronics’ 50W GaN converter enables high-efficiency power designs in consumer and industrial applications

“The STMicroelectronics VIPerGaN50 simplifies building single-switch flyback converters up to 50 Watts and integrates a 650V gallium-nitride (GaN) power transistor for superior energy efficiency and miniaturization. With its single-switch topology and high integration, including current-sensing and protection circuitry also built-in …

STMicroelectronics reveals 2.5V rad-hard digital-to-analog converter for next-generation satellite applications

“The STMicroelectronics RHRDAC121 radiation-hardened digital-to-analog converter (DAC) operates down to 2.5V for use in modern, low-power system designs that older 3.3V parts cannot support. Consuming just 0.6mW at its maximum speed and supply voltage, the 12-bit 1Msps …

AMD Launches the Ultimate Gaming Processor, Brings Enthusiast Performance to an Expanded Lineup of Ryzen Desktop Processors

“Today, AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) announced the pricing and availability of the AMD Ryzen™ 7 5800X3D processor. At the cutting edge of innovation and gaming performance, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D processor is the first Ryzen processor to feature AMD 3D …

Renesas Releases Next-Generation WPC Qi 1.3-Certified Reference Design for Automotive In-Cabin Wireless Charging

“Provides ASIL B Functional Safety and Supports Fast Charging Modes for Latest Phone Models. Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today released a next-generation customer reference design for automotive wireless charging stations. The new …

STMicroelectronics adds space-saving, 20MHz, low-offset op amp in high-performance 5V family

“The STMicroelectronics TSV772 dual operational amplifier (op amp) combines high accuracy, low power consumption, and the option of an extremely small 2.0mm x 2.0mm DFN8 package. Extending ST’s high-performance 5V op-amp family, the TSV772 has rail-to-rail inputs …

Infineon and Sleepiz enable high-precision sleep monitoring at home based on radar technology

“Billions of people are facing sleep problems. According to scientific research*, about one billion people alone suffer from sleep apnea, an interrupted breathing during the night. This is leading to various health consequences including snoring, daytime fatigue, along with more …

New AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5000 WX-Series Processors are the Ultimate Workstation Processors for Professionals with Up-to Double the Performance of Competing Solutions

“Today, AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) announced the new AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO 5000 WX-Series workstation processors, led by the 64-core, 128-thread AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX. Building on the best-selling and award-winning Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3000 WX processors, the Ryzen …

Renesas Unveils R-Car V4H for Automated Driving Level 2+ / Level 3 to Support High-Volume Vehicle Production in 2024

“New Platform Innovates by Providing a Cutting-Edge Development Environment, Paving the Way to the Software-Defined Car Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the R-Car V4H system on chip (SoC) for central processing …

STMicroelectronics Releases Economical Radiation-Hardened ICs for Cost-Conscious ‘New Space’ Satellites

“ST’s new rad-hard components help Low-Earth Orbit satellites shrink the digital divide, expanding communication and earth-observation services STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, is simplifying the design and volume production …

Automotive Door-Zone and Rear-Window Controller from STMicroelectronics Adds Power-Trunk/Tailgate Capability

“STMicroelectronics is increasing the integration of automotive body electronics with the L99DZ200G door-zone system IC, which enables a single-chip front-drives-rear setup managing a front-door window, mirror, and lighting as well as the rear-window lift. The rich set of features delivers …