Recent #Reliability news in the semiconductor industry

5 months ago
➀ The automotive industry is rapidly evolving towards intelligent, connected, and autonomous vehicles with SoC technology; ➁ Chiplet-based architectures offer modular, scalable, and customizable solutions for automotive SoC design; ➂ Cadence provides tools and frameworks to enhance the design process and ensure safety, performance, and reliability.
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6 months ago
➀ The design of high-performance electric vehicle power modules presents challenges in managing high voltage and current systems, particularly in thermal management and safety compliance; ➁ An integrated approach combining electrical, mechanical, and thermal designs is essential for reliability; ➂ Cadence's advanced design tool solutions enhance the safety and efficiency of power modules.
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2 months ago

➀ Many technical applications integrate new and autonomous functions, making them 'smart'. These products operate based on information from the environment and knowledge bases, evaluated through artificial intelligence methods.

➁ The success of such products depends on mastering today's innovation dynamics and increased product complexity from the idea phase through the entire lifecycle.

➂ The Fraunhofer Smart Systems Community supports companies and explores new dimensions for reliable, trustworthy, and secure applications.

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3 months ago

➀ The reliability of AI-based image recognition is ensured through a smart validation environment, even under adverse conditions such as strong vibrations.

➁ Components and sub-systems can be efficiently characterized under various mechanical boundary conditions, for example, to easily generate AI training data.

➂ The transfer of developed technologies into the economy is demonstrated through various development steps along the Technology Readiness Levels (TRL).

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3 months ago

➀ The Enermax Revolution D.F. 12 750W PSU excels in power quality with impressive voltage regulation and ripple suppression.

➁ It offers a great balance between performance and thermal efficiency, with a hybrid fan mode and compact design.

➂ Despite its high price, the 10-year warranty and robust performance make it a reliable choice for enthusiasts and professionals.

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5 months ago
➀ X-FAB Silicon Foundries升级了其XbloX平台,推动了SiC工艺技术,为功率MOSFETs提供更小的单元间距,增加了晶圆上的芯片数量,并改善了导通电阻而不损害可靠性;➁ 新工艺XSICM03现已提供早期访问;➂ XbloX平台通过集成合格的SiC工艺开发模块和模块,简化了上板流程,显著降低了设计风险和产品开发时间。
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6 months ago
➀ Infineon Technologies AG has introduced the OptiMOS 5 Linear FET 2, a MOSFET designed to enhance safe hot-swap functionality in AI servers and telecom applications; ➁ The Linear FET 2 delivers enhanced performance with improved SOA, reduced gate leakage, and expanded packaging options; ➂ The MOSFET provides a significant increase in SOA, improving current distribution in BMS applications and enabling compact, high-density designs.
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7 months ago

➀ Commercial APDs typically consist of InGaAs/InAlAs and InGaAs/InP, but they have high noise factors and require high-power lasers for long-range detection.

➁ Huawei has developed an APD structure with a 1.5μm InGaAs absorption layer and a 0.55μm Al0.85Ga0.15As0.56Sb0.44 layer on InP, achieving a 200 μm radius photosensitive area with an anti-reflection coating.

➂ AlGaAsSb APD demonstrates higher gain (127) and lower noise factor (4.0) compared to InP APD.

➃ AlGaAsSb APD has a sensitivity advantage of over 5dB at temperatures below 20°C and maintains a 2dB advantage at 105°C.

➄ In a laser radar system, AlGaAsSb APD provides four times the signal of InP APD, reducing the required laser power by 66%.

➅ AlGaAsSb APD passed reliability tests with a breakdown voltage decrease less than 1V and dark current increase less than 30% after 2000 hours of aging.

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7 months ago

➀ Optical chips used in optical modules are made of various crystal materials and are very delicate.

➁ The packaging technology for different types of chips varies.

➂ The continuous advancement of AI's computing power drives the industry towards high-speed optical modules and raises market expectations.

➃ High-speed optical modules have characteristics such as high speed, large bandwidth, high power consumption, and increased attention to reliability due to internal temperature rise.

➄ Some processes affect both bandwidth and reliability.

➅ Packaging technology is a crucial part of the entire industry chain.

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7 months ago

➀ Huawei has grown single-mode FP quantum dot lasers on (100) silicon substrates with a power of 33mW at 25℃ and 120mA;

➁ The final LI curve shows threshold currents of 18 mA and 30 mA at 25C and 85C, respectively, with an output power of 70 mW at 85℃ and 300 mA without any obvious rollover phenomenon;

➂ The reliability test shows that the threshold current increased by 6% after 5000 hours, and the light power decayed by less than 5%, with no significant degradation trend observed throughout the process.

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8 months ago
➀ Heiko Dudek from Siemens EDA discusses the importance of reliability in automotive design and planning it upfront. ➁ The formation of ecosystems in the European automotive industry is crucial, driven by RTOs like Imec, Fraunhofer, and Leti. ➂ Design-for-test is essential when combining silicon from various sources to ensure functionality and longevity.
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8 months ago
➀ A comparison between Huawei's and UCSB's silicon-based epitaxial quantum dot lasers is discussed; ➁ The reliability of quantum dot lasers is higher than that of quantum well lasers under the same technical conditions; ➂ The reliability of quantum dot lasers on GaAs substrates is lower due to lattice mismatch and immature growth technology; ➃ The differences in epitaxial growth technology between Huawei and UCSB are highlighted; ➄ The quality of crystal interfaces and defect densities are compared.
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8 months ago
➀ The Fraunhofer IZM coordinates a project to develop new simulation models for microelectronics. ➁ These models aim to replace costly qualification tests with faster and more flexible simulations. ➂ The project, named mikroVAL, uses advanced modeling principles and protects intellectual property while enabling reusability of models.
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8 months ago
➀ The article introduces the development of a new device called BiDFET, aiming to improve the efficiency and reliability of matrix converters. ➁ It discusses the first and second generations of BiDFET, highlighting their design, performance, and potential applications in power conversion systems. ➂ The article also explores the impact of BiDFET on converter topology, reliability, and efficiency, and presents experimental results of a prototype AC/DC converter using SiC BiDFET devices.
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