Broadcom announced its membership in the Alliance for Wireless Power (A4WP). The A4WP is an independently-operated global industrial consortium focused on developing a flexible wireless power standard to support wireless charging of consumer electronic devices. “As our dependence on mobile devices continues to grow, the ability to charge on the go is becoming more and […]
International Rectifier (IR®) introduced the reliable AUIR3320S high-side intelligent power switch (IPS) optimized for automotive auxiliary positive temperature coefficient (PTC) electric heaters....
O2Micro International Limited extended the Company’s Free Dimming™ technology and lighting product portfolio with the introduction of the OZ8024 and OZ8024R LED Driver Controllers. Free Dimming technology enables LED bulbs to dim using any on/off switch, thus eliminating cost, installation and compatibility issues associated with traditional incandescent dimmers. O2Micro’s patented Free Dimming technology works with […]
Electro Industries/GaugeTech (EIG) announces the release of the Shark® 50 multifunction power and energy meter. The Shark 50 meter is a cost-effective,...
Safran announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Goodrich Corporation, a subsidiary of United Technologies, to acquire the electrical power systems activities of Goodrich (Goodrich Electric Power Systems – GEPS), a leading supplier of on-board aerospace electrical power systems. The cash consideration for the transaction amounts to approximately EUR 310 million. These […]
EOS Power Private Ltd. announced that it has released its new M (W) LT40 and 60 Watt Series of Medical and Commercial...
HELLA is partnering with Bender to develop a new isolation monitor for lithium-ion batteries which facilitates the safe and reliable operation of high voltage batteries for electric and advanced hybrid vehicles. HELLA’s advancement in developing an electronic system for monitoring lithium-ion batteries provides battery management algorithms to measure and monitor current, voltage, and temperature. The […]
Developed in a consensus environment by more than 190 global experts representing automotive, charging equipment, utilities industries and national labs, “J1772™: SAE Electric Vehicle and Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Conductive Charge Couple” enable charging time to be reduced from as long as eight hours to as short as 20 minutes. “This new technical standard […]
IXYS Corporation has released the results of a test study demonstrating a 50% reduction in IT energy consumption at its offices worldwide. The study was conducted in conjunction with Dhaani Systems, a Silicon Valley-based company, which deployed its proprietary network-based energy IT management platform at IXYS’ various divisions, including IXYS Power, Zilog, IXYS IC Division, […]
Nokia is testing a new solar charging accessory in Nigeria and Kenya, as the company hopes to make it easier for people...
Renesas Electronics Corporation, Renesas Eastern Japan Semiconductor, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Renesas Electronics, and AOI ELECTRONICS CO.,LTD. announced that they signed the definitive agreement to transfer all stocks of Renesas High Components, Inc. (RHC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Renesas Eastern Japan Semiconductor, and Renesas Eastern Japan Semiconductor’s partial sales business including the […]
STMicroelectronics NV is considering a breakup that may lead to a sale of its struggling mobile-phone chip business, according to a report by Bloomberg. Europe’s largest semiconductor maker is evaluating the possibility to split its analog business, which makes chips and sensors, from its digital assets, which focus on semiconductors used in set-top boxes, televisions […]
TDK Corporation has extended its product range of EPCOS multilayer varistors with the new E series, which is designed to assure protection...
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced a new chipset implementing the voltage regulator (VR) for CPU power supplies used in PCs, servers, and storage...
Allegro MicroSystems Inc. announces a new full-bridge MOSFET controller for use with external N-channel power MOSFETs. The A4957 is designed for applications...