➀ Analog Bits showcased its on-die sensing IP and power management solutions at TSMC OIP; ➁ The company highlighted its progress in 3nm and 2nm technology nodes; ➂ Collaborations with Arm were discussed, focusing on power management and clocking IPs.
Recent #Power Management news in the semiconductor industry
1. Check if your PC supports Modern Standby; 2. Disable device-initiated sleep resumption in device properties; 3. Adjust power options to prevent event-triggered sleep resumption; 4. Review and modify settings in Task Scheduler to prevent unwanted wake-ups; 5. Configure automatic maintenance settings to avoid sleep interruption.
➀ This article introduces a ROS-based robot body controller reference design developed by Renesas Electronics Corporation. It provides engineers with a reliable solution for controlling multiple servos in robotic applications.
➁ The design features an RA6M5 microcontroller unit (MCU) with an Arm® Cortex®-M33 processor, enabling real-time control and efficient communication with connected devices.
➂ The reference design supports various communication interfaces such as Ethernet, USB, and Wi-Fi-based Pub/Sub, allowing seamless integration with ROS nodes, making it suitable for applications in logistics, defense, healthcare, and agriculture.
➀ Advanced Linear Devices Inc. (ALD) has launched a dual MOSFET in its Supercapacitor Auto-Balancing (SAB) MOSFET family, enabling auto-balancing and power management for supercapacitors operating between 2.8V and 3.3V.
➁ The ALD910030 consumes minimal power for cell balancing and helps prevent failures in supercapacitors, which are increasingly being used in utility boxes, backup power systems, and industrial applications.
➂ The dual MOSFET monitors and controls voltage and leakage current for each supercapacitor in a series-connected stack, preventing power fluctuations and ensuring stable operation across temperatures ranging from -40°C to +85°C.
➀ Murata Manufacturing has introduced the world's first Digital Envelope Tracking (Digital ET) technology aimed at reducing power consumption in advanced RF circuits for 5G and future 6G devices.
➁ The technology integrates a proprietary PMIC with a digital pre-distortion algorithm to optimize power efficiency.
➂ Murata has collaborated with Rohde & Schwarz to develop a high-precision RF measurement setup to evaluate the technology's impact in real-world applications.
1. Tower Semiconductor will showcase its next-generation BCD technology at APEC 2025; 2. The company will highlight its advanced power management solutions for automotive, AI, mobile, and data center applications; 3. Tower's BCD platforms drive innovation in various applications including driver ICs, battery management, and high-voltage gate drivers.
➀ Dolphin Semiconductor has announced a collaboration with Ingenic, a key player in high-performance SoC design in China.
➁ The company will provide Low Dropout (LDO) regulators in TSMC 22nm technology for camera applications.
➂ This collaboration reinforces Dolphin Semiconductor's position as a trusted partner in power management IP solutions.
➀ STMicroelectronics has introduced a 1A buck converter, the DCP3601, for low-voltage loads in smart meters, home appliances, and industrial converters;
➁ The converter boasts over 90% efficiency and requires only six components to complete the circuit;
➂ It offers a 3.3V-to-36V input voltage range and 1A output capability, suitable for various applications including smart meters and domestic appliances.
1. Tower Semiconductor announced its new 300mm 65nm 3.3V-based BCD Power management platform, PML; 2. The platform addresses the low-voltage requirements of mobile devices and high power efficiency demands in AI and data center applications; 3. The platform features LDMOS devices with ultra-low on-resistance and wide voltage range power devices.
➀ NOVOSENSE Microelectronics has launched a new series of high-side switches designed for automotive applications; ➁ These switches manage load currents ranging from 11 A to under 2 A with advanced diagnostics and protective functions; ➂ The switches are certified to AEC-Q100-012 level A for durability and reliability.
1. Orca Semiconductor introduces a new power-management IC for wearables; 2. The IC is designed to meet the specific needs of the wearables market; 3. Orca aims to address a specialized yet large market with this new product.