Recent #GaN news in the semiconductor industry

2 months ago

➀ Inertial Labs, a VIAVI Solutions Inc. company, has launched the M-AJ-QUATRO, an advanced anti-jamming antenna system designed to ensure Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (A-PNT) in GPS/GNSS-challenged environments. This system supports military and commercial aviation applications.

➁ The M-AJ-QUATRO features adaptive digital nulling with over 34dB+ interference suppression (export-free version) and over 45dB+ suppression (export-controlled version), along with dual FPGA-based encryption and anti-spoofing technology to secure signal integrity.

➂ The antenna supports GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BEIDOU, and QZSS, ensuring reliable global coverage across L1, L2, and L5 GNSS bands, and is built to meet MIL-STD-810G and MIL-STD-461F standards.

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2 months ago

➀ A student at the University of Applied Sciences in Hagen, Melanie Welp, has developed a contactless timing system for Paralympic swimming to prevent injury from head impacts.

➁ The prototype uses an ultrasonic sensor to measure the time at six meters and 50 centimeters before the edge of the pool.

➂ The system has been tested and shown to be possible without causing injury to swimmers.

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2 months ago

➀ Jinfengshan Lab achieves global first 8-inch silicon-based polar GaN substrate;

➁ China's first 100nm high-performance GaN flow PDK platform;

➂ 20-meter long-distance wireless energy transmission technology;

➃ Breakthrough in GaN material, device, and industrial application;

➄ Enabling 'instant charging' for mobile phones and 'while-driving charging' for electric vehicles;

➅ Accelerating the localization of high-end devices such as 6G base stations and autonomous driving radars.

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2 months ago

➀ Infineon Technologies AG introduces a new version of its XDP hybrid flyback digital controller family, featuring enhanced efficiency and performance for AC/DC applications.

➁ The controllers integrate advanced features like integrated PFC, support for Si and GaN devices, and multimode operation to optimize performance across varying loads.

➂ Key applications include chargers, adapters, power tools, e-bike chargers, and industrial power supplies, offering compact designs and improved reliability.

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2 months ago

➀ A trawler caught 7 1/2 times as much fish as with conventional driftnet methods using new electronic fish-finding equipment developed by Kelvin and Hughes (Marine) limited;

➁ The story dates back to 65 years ago, when CERES (Combined Echo Ranging Echo Sounding) equipment was introduced;

➂ CERES combined echo-ranging and echo-sounding to improve fishing efficiency.

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2 months ago

➀ This article introduces a 12V-60V three-phase GaN inverter reference design from Texas Instruments, which focuses on high efficiency, precise current sensing, and sensorless control for robotics and motor drives.

➁ The design uses three LMG2100R044 GaN half-bridge modules, each capable of handling 100V and 35A, integrating GaN FETs, drivers, and bootstrap diodes to optimize switching performance and reduce parasitic inductance.

➂ Key features include precise current measurement with a 1mΩ shunt resistor and INA241 current sense amplifier, compatibility with C2000 MCUs via a TI BoosterPack compatible interface, and suitability for applications such as robotic servo drives and drone accessories.

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2 months ago

➀ MICROTEST has introduced the VIP ULTRA tester, the latest addition to its VIP Extended product line, designed specifically for testing Wide Band Gap (WBG) devices made from Silicon Carbide (SiC) and Gallium Nitride (GaN).

➁ The VIP ULTRA supports multiple configurations with voltage capabilities of 1.7kV or 4kV and current capacities up to 250A, offering high parallelism for testing high-power chips.

➂ This advanced tester is particularly effective for testing high-power chips at the silicon wafer level, ensuring functionality before chip dicing and integration, driven by increasing demands in automotive and industrial sectors.

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2 months ago

➀ Ed向他的日记透露,执政不到一年的工党政府正在削减福利预算;

➁ 总理认为Ed是一个多面手,经常找他解决问题,Ed成了他的跑腿;

➂ 总理希望Ed帮助解决长期病假人员的问题,以减少福利预算开支,并避免政府形象受损。

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2 months ago

➀ Softbank has acquired Ampere, an Arm-based server chip designer, for $6.5 billion.

➁ Ampere's technology originates from the Arm-based server processors of Applied Micro Circuit Corp (AMCC), which was acquired by MACOM in 2016.

➂ Softbank's acquisition of Ampere aligns with its mission to build AI chips and its recent purchase of Graphcore to enhance IC design expertise.

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➀ Texas Instruments (TI) has released new power-management chips aimed at meeting the rising power demands of modern data centers, particularly for high-performance computing and AI applications.

➁ These chips, including the TPS1685 and integrated GaN power stages, offer enhanced protection, higher density, and improved efficiency, with a focus on reducing size by 50% compared to traditional hot-swap controllers.

➂ TI's innovations are designed to support data center engineers, power system architects, and hardware developers in creating more sustainable and energy-efficient data center infrastructures.

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2 months ago

➀ Nvidia的年度GPU技术大会(GTC)正在举行,黄仁勋将发表主题演讲。

➁ 预计黄仁勋将宣布Blackwell 300 AI GPU和更多产品。

➂ B300系列AI GPU预计将在今年下半年推出,下一代Rubin AI GPU预计将于2026年推出。

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➀ Researchers developed lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) to deliver mRNA encoding the KRAS G12D neoantigen and cGAMP to reprogram the liver's immune environment and generate an antitumor response against metastatic pancreatic cancer.

➁ The LNPs successfully activated the type I interferon pathway, leading to the generation of CD8+ cytotoxic T cells capable of recognizing and attacking metastatic cancer cells.

➂ The study suggests that combining KRAS mRNA with a STING agonist strengthens the immune response against PDAC and offers a more effective approach than traditional immunotherapies.

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2 months ago

➀ Ed reflects on the sources of €1trn and his strategy to secure a share of it;

➁ Ed discusses the possibility of the US raising €800 billion for 'ReArm Europe' and €200 billion for 'InvestAI';

➂ Ed's assignment to the EU as 'Digital Envoy' and his plan to spend on meals and indulgences to identify influential figures in the spending of the funds.

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3 months ago

➀ A research team led by Professor Kyu-Young Park from POSTECH has developed technology to significantly increase the lifespan and energy density of electric vehicle (EV) batteries;

➁ The technology involves a 'nano-spring coating' technique that improves battery stability and performance;

➂ The research is published in ACS Nano and has the potential to revolutionize EV battery technology.

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3 months ago

➀ A new type of miniaturized pumps and valves using ultra-thin silicon films is presented at the Hannover Messe, developed by researchers at Saarland University. These pumps and valves operate without air pressure, motors, and lubricants, and can be operated in clean rooms. The team demonstrates a prototype of a new vacuum pump that can draw a vacuum up to 300 millibars.

➁ The technology is cost-effective, lightweight, and energy-efficient compared to current methods, with a 400 times lower energy consumption compared to conventional air-driven valves.

➂ The researchers have developed a novel actuator and pump technology that can be used in various applications, including robotic grippers, speakers, smart textiles, and haptic feedback.

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3 months ago

➀ A team from Saarland University's Faculty of Engineering and Medicine is developing smart implants at the university and university hospital to monitor and promote healing in body bone fractures.

➁ The robotic implants can stiffen and soften through shape-memory technology, allowing for permanent monitoring of fracture healing.

➂ The research team is miniaturizing the technology for use in market screws as part of an EU project.

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3 months ago

➀ The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Founders Edition offers a 20% performance increase over its predecessor and a $549 MSRP.

➁ Concerns over retail availability and pricing, with potential for significantly higher prices in the short term.

➂ AMD's RX 9070 launch scheduled for the same day, posing competition and availability challenges.

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3 months ago

➀ Lois Rossmann, a renowned RepairTuber, expresses disappointment with Brother's shift towards becoming an 'anti-consumer printer company';

➁ Brother's recent firmware updates have disabled third-party toner and prevented color registration functionality on color devices;

➂ Older firmware versions are being removed from support portals, making it difficult for users to roll back updates.

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3 months ago

➀ The article discusses the potential of diamond semiconductors to revolutionize power electronics due to their unmatched thermal conductivity and wide bandgap.

➁ Researchers at Saga University have developed the first diamond n-channel MOSFET, demonstrating high field-effect mobility and stability at high temperatures.

➂ Companies like Adamant Namiki Precision Jewel Co, Ltd, Saga University, Element Six, and Cree are leading the way in diamond semiconductor research and commercialization.

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