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October 8
- JOB: Digital Verification Engineer At STMicroelectronics In Hyderabad
- JOB: Senior Engineer 2 At Expro In Hyderabad
- JOB: Staff PCB – Package Co-design Engineer At ARM In Bengaluru
- High-Performance Epoxy For Electronics
➀ Amatech's new two-component epoxy system addresses thermal management challenges with >1 W/m·K thermal conductivity, suitable for power electronics, LEDs, and battery modules;
➁ Compatible with diverse substrates (metals, ceramics, composites) and offers controlled curing for precision assembly processes;
➂ Designed for reliability in industrial, automotive, and energy storage applications, featuring dielectric stability and thermal cycling resilience.
- JOB: Analog Field Applications Engineer At Texas Instruments In Bengaluru
- High-Current Battery Simulator
➀ Pickering Interfaces launches 5A-per-channel PXI battery simulator modules (41-754/43-754) for BMS development, offering 8V/5A per channel with ground and channel isolation;
➁ Enables safe emulation of multi-cell battery stacks for EVs, aerospace, and energy storage systems while eliminating thermal runaway risks;
➂ Modular design supports scalable testing, HIL integration, and long-term flexibility across 1000V applications with three-year warranty coverage.
- Bidirectional eFuse Reference Design
➀ Vishay's bidirectional eFuse reference design addresses high-voltage protection challenges in eMobility systems using SiC MOSFETs for 40 kW operation with under 30W losses;
➁ The design features ultra-fast overcurrent shutdown (＜2.5μs), continuous load monitoring, and preload detection for capacitor/short-circuit protection;
➂ Implemented on a thermally optimized 4-layer PCB, it supports remote control via web interface and maintains galvanic isolation for enhanced safety in automotive battery applications.
- JOB: Test Engineer At Analog Devices In Bengaluru
- Smart Vehicle Tracking And Fleet Management
➀ ThingsUp's Vehicle Telematics Solution provides real-time GPS tracking, geofencing, and vehicle health monitoring for fleets;
➁ It supports global connectivity (4G/3G/2G) across regions and integrates with EV systems with OTA updates and backup data logging;
➂ The platform combines sensor integration and analytics to optimize operations, reduce costs, and ensure compliance for diverse fleets.
October 7
- JOB: Analog layout Engineer – HBM At Micron Technology In Hyderabad
- JOB: Reliability Engineer II At Medtronic In Hyderabad
- JOB: Hardware Technician At BatteryPool In Pune
- New MOSFETs Boost Current Sharing
➀ Nexperia introduces 80 V and 100 V ASFETs optimized for dynamic current sharing in high-power 48 V systems, addressing unbalanced current distribution in parallel MOSFET configurations;
➁ The PSMN1R9-80SSJ and PSMN2R3-100SSJ models feature a 50% lower current delta (up to 50 A/device) and a tight VGS(th) window of 0.6 V, eliminating costly voltage-matching requirements;
➂ With ultra-low RDS(on) values (1.9 mΩ and 2.3 mΩ) and rugged packaging, the MOSFETs enhance efficiency and reliability in automotive electrification and industrial motor-drive applications.
- JOB: Validation Engineer At Capgemini In Bengaluru
- Off-Battery Processor Power Reference Design
➀ Texas Instruments' TIDA-050071 reference design addresses the challenge of powering automotive processors in ADAS and infotainment systems directly from a 12V battery;
➁ It integrates input protection, configurable voltage sequencing via an MSPM0 microcontroller, and a high-efficiency PMIC with multiple outputs;
➂ The compact solution supports cold-cranking down to 3V, reduces EMI, and offers flexibility for applications like autonomous driving modules and head-up displays.
- Palladium Filters Could Make Hydrogen Fuel Cheaper
➀ MIT engineers developed a new palladium membrane design using palladium plugs embedded in porous support material to enable high-temperature hydrogen separation without degradation;
➁ The innovation removes the need for gas cooling steps in hydrogen production processes like steam methane reforming and ammonia cracking, reducing system complexity and operational costs;
➂ Prototype membranes demonstrated stability at 1000K for over 100 hours, potentially enabling more efficient hydrogen purification for fuel applications and fusion energy systems.
October 6
- JOB: Electronic Engineering Trainee At Bharat Researchers Cloud In Bengaluru
- JOB: Electronics Testing Engineer At SLTL Group – Sahajanand Laser Technology Ltd In Gandhinagar
- JOB: Senior Electronics Hardware Engineer At Miko In Mumbai
- IO-Link Proximity Sensor Reference Design
➀ Analog Devices and TMG TE's compact reference design enables IO-Link-enabled optical proximity sensing for Industry 4.0, integrating ultra-low-power components (≈150mW) and robust industrial protections;
➀ Combines an IO-Link transceiver compliant with v1.1/1.0, infrared LED/receiver sensor, Renesas RL78 microcontroller, and power management units for 24V industrial systems;
➀ Pre-programmed firmware supports cyclic data exchange (2ms intervals) with IO-Link masters, featuring reverse-polarity protection, transient voltage suppression, and field bus protocol flexibility.
- JOB: Electronics Engineer – Hardware At Inventindia Innovations In Ahmedabad
- Human Skin Temperature Sensing Reference Design
➀ The reference design TIDA-00824 by Texas Instruments addresses key challenges in wearable temperature measurement, including thermal contact, signal integrity, and compact design.
➁ It uses dual LMT70 analog sensors for skin/ambient temperature detection with ±0.1°C accuracy, paired with a 16-bit ADC and microcontroller for data processing.
➂ Features optimized thermal management with micro-PCB designs, low-power consumption (13μA), and supports firmware updates via SPI for diverse wearable applications.
- New Carbon Layer Makes Very Efficient Solar Cells
➀ Researchers developed a DPND carbon-based coating that boosts solar cell efficiency to 30% while reducing operating temperature by 2.4°C, potentially extending panel lifespan by over 4 years;
➁ The technology leverages singlet fission to convert wasted high-energy light into usable electricity, improving photon utilization in silicon cells;
➂ Unlike previous unstable compounds, the organic DPND material shows superior stability and compatibility with existing silicon PV manufacturing processes.
- Thin Layer Of Gold Improves The Efficiency Of Solar Cells
➀ A nanostructured gold layer applied to ultrathin solar cells enhances light absorption by reflecting unabsorbed sunlight back into the cell, improving efficiency by ~1.5%;
➁ The gold layer, combined with an aluminum oxide coating, prevents electron loss and withstands high-temperature processing (450°C), maintaining stability;
➂ The nanoimprint lithography technique enables scalable production and compatibility with flexible materials, broadening applications in vehicles, buildings, and portable systems.
October 3
- Quantum Dots Replaces Toxic Metals In Infrared Devices
➀ Researchers develop infrared detectors using quantum dots to replace toxic heavy metals like mercury and lead.
➀ Liquid "quantum ink" enables cost-effective, scalable production through coating techniques, avoiding hazardous materials.
➂ While performance trails state-of-the-art detectors, the eco-friendly solution shows microsecond response times and potential for commercial/defense applications.
- SoC Optimised For Wireless Communication
➀ Silicon Labs introduces its Series 3 SoCs (SiMG301 and SiBG301), optimized for wireless communication and built on a 22nm multi-core design;
➁ The SiMG301 supports multi-protocol operation (Zigbee, Bluetooth Low Energy, Matter over Thread) for IoT, smart home, and industrial automation applications;
➂ Features Secure Vault security, up to 4MB Flash/512kB RAM, and compliance with Matter certification and regulations like EU Cyber Resilience Act.
- 3D Chips Boost AI And Data Center Speed
➀ Traditional 2D chips face performance and power limitations in AI/data center applications due to communication bottlenecks and Moore's Law constraints;
➁ Alphawave Semi's 3D UCIe IP on TSMC's SoIC-X (3DFabric platform) achieves 10x better power efficiency and 5x higher density than 2.5D solutions;
➂ The vertical stacking architecture enables disaggregated chiplet designs, overcoming memory bandwidth limitations for next-gen AI/HPC systems.
October 1
- October 2025 Issue Of Electronics For You
➀ The cover story explores reducing AI's reliance on powerful GPUs through innovative alternatives and CPU optimizations;
➁ Technology and business sections highlight AI-driven career opportunities, IoT edge computing advancements, and India's GST 2.0 impact on electronics manufacturing;
➂ Features include startup innovations (AI drones, modular robotics), wearable electronics designs, and DIY projects like Raspberry Pi-based IoT systems and touch-controlled relays.
- Pi Zero World Wide Web Streaming On Mobile Hotspot
➀ Guides users to build a portable Raspberry Pi Zero webcam system using a mobile hotspot for global live streaming and motion detection;
➁ Leverages open-source Motion software for low-resource video processing and ZeroTier VPN for secure internet access without router configurations;
➂ Provides hardware setup instructions and software configuration steps for dual functionality as a surveillance device with timestamped recordings.
- Water Level And Temperature Monitor With TFT Graphics Using Arduino
➀ This project demonstrates a water level and temperature monitoring system using Arduino, featuring a 10.92cm TFT display for real-time graphical visualization;
➁ It employs an HC-SR04 ultrasonic sensor for water level measurement and a DS18B20 sensor for temperature detection, ideal for industrial applications requiring precise parameter control;
➂ The TFT display dynamically shows water volume (liters), temperature (°C), and animated tank-filling graphics, enhancing user interaction compared to traditional LED/7-segment displays.