➀ Anglia Components warns of rapidly extending lead times as the electronics market rebounds, urging customers to secure orders;

➁ Texas Instruments announced price increases for over 3,300 analog products, with Bernstein analysts predicting hikes ranging up to 100% for high-precision ADCs/DACs;

➂ Excess industry inventory from the past two years has largely been absorbed, signaling market recovery.

➀ Texas Instruments has committed to investing over $60 billion to expand its U.S. manufacturing capacity, marking the largest-ever investment in foundational semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S. history.

➁ The investment will support over 60,000 jobs at new manufacturing sites in Texas and Utah.

➂ Texas Instruments plans to build seven large-scale fabs, including two new facilities in Texas, with the first new fab, SM1, scheduled to begin production this year.

➀ Texas Instruments' TIDA-01052 reference design enhances ADC front-end performance by introducing a negative supply rail to maintain full-scale signal swing with 18-bit SAR ADCs;

➁ The design compares single-ended and differential driver architectures, providing scalability for high-channel-count systems in test/measurement applications;

➂ Key components like OPA827 and THS4551 enable ±5V input support with low distortion, targeting semiconductor testers and multi-channel instrumentation.

➀ NVIDIA collaborates with Texas Instruments, Infineon, STMicroelectronics, and others to advance 800Vdc power architecture for AI data centers;

➁ 800Vdc distribution aims to improve power density by 85% and efficiency via dc-dc conversion, supporting future 1MW AI server racks;

➂ The project involves power component leaders like Delta, Schneider Electric, and Navitas to optimize energy infrastructure.

➀ Texas Instruments' TIDA-010256 reference design supports 128 channels of ±80V ultrasound transmitter outputs for medical imaging, enhancing lateral resolution and image quality;

➀ The system integrates TX7516 programmable pulse transmitters and TMUX9832 high-voltage switches, reducing harmonic distortion and enabling dynamic power management for efficiency;

➂ It utilizes AM243x microcontrollers for real-time control and compact SEPIC power modules for streamlined hardware integration.

➀ The article introduces the TIDA-01344 reference design from Texas Instruments, a 24-W front-end power supply for 48-V automotive batteries.

➁ It supports a wide input range of 10 to 80 V DC and can handle transients up to 100 V, meeting the requirements of the LV148 automotive standard.

➂ The design eliminates the need for an optocoupler by using primary-side regulation, improving reliability and enabling a more compact PCB layout.

➀ This article introduces the DLP Pico qHD Display Reference Design TIDA-080002 from Texas Instruments, featuring a 0.23 qHD DLP chipset for developing compact, low-power display subsystems.

➁ The design supports qHD resolution, making it suitable for integrating flexible displays into next-generation smart electronics. It also integrates the DLPA3000 power management IC for increased brightness and efficiency.

➂ The reference design is applicable across various industries, including smart homes, wearables, smartphones, tablets, and home appliances, emphasizing its versatility and adaptability.

➀ Intel 开始风险生产 18A 处理器；

➁ TI 声称推出首个功能性隔离调制器；

➂ TSMC 在高雄的 2nm 工厂举行产能扩张仪式；

➃ Weebit Nano 讨论下一代非易失性存储器 ReRAM；

➄ Ed Sees The Greenland Opportunity，探讨量子计算的机会；

➅ TSMC 2nm 量产启动；

➆ TI 为紧凑型机器人设计提供电机控制；

➇ 英特尔进入 18A 风险生产阶段。

➀ This article presents various interesting reference designs of radar systems, including the Infineon BGT60LTR11AIP 60GHz radar sensor, which is suitable for battery-powered and embedded applications, offering motion detection, direction sensing, and smart power-saving features.

➁ Another highlighted design is the MR2001_RD reference design from RFbeam Microwave, featuring NXP's MR2001 chipset, which supports accurate signal processing and flexible beam control, ideal for automotive and industrial radar applications.

➂ Additionally, the article discusses the Texas Instruments TIDEP-0092 reference design, focusing on short-range radar solutions for applications such as lane change assist and autonomous parking, with capabilities to detect and track up to 200 objects within 80 meters.

➀ Texas Instruments has introduced a series of isolated ADCs for robot motor control up to 60V;

➁ These ADCs feature 200V barriers and are available in 8pad 3.5 x 2.7mm VSON packaging;

➂ The devices offer various input ranges and resolutions, suitable for current sensing and other applications.

➀ Texas Instruments announced layoffs after receiving a $1.61 billion chip subsidy;

➁ The layoffs are part of a reform measure to support long-term operational plans, including job cuts at a factory near Tampa Bay Highway;

➂ Texas Instruments did not disclose the number of employees laid off, but said the figure was below the WARN Act notification threshold;

➃ The company received $9 billion for its Texas business and $7 billion for its Utah business as part of the $16.1 billion funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce;

➄ Despite the layoffs, Texas Instruments maintains its plan to build a second factory in Utah, but market concerns persist over the weakness of the analog chip market;

➅ Texas Instruments' fourth-quarter revenue was $4.01 billion, down about 2% year-on-year, and net profit was $1.205 billion, down 12% year-on-year;

➆ The company's embedded processing business revenue declined 18% year-on-year to $613 million, while other departments' revenue increased 7.3% year-on-year to $220 million.

➀ Semiconductor capital expenditures (CapEx) are expected to decrease to $155 billion in 2024, before increasing to $160 billion in 2025.

➁ TSMC plans a significant increase in CapEx for 2025, estimating between $38 billion and $42 billion, while Micron Technology is projecting $14 billion.

➂ The CHIPS Act has allocated $32 billion in grants and $6 billion in loans to support semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S.

➀ The article discusses a 9.8-GHz wideband, low phase noise, continuous wave (CW) RF signal generator reference design by Texas Instruments (TI). The design uses a programmable clock generator to reduce spurs and optimize system complexity.

➁ Key components include the LMX2592 PLL, LMK61E2 programmable reference clock, and LP38798-ADJ linear regulator. The design can be controlled via a PC or microcontroller.

➂ The reference design is suitable for applications like test and measurement, wireless communications, military and aerospace, radar detection, and microwave backhaul. It offers excellent phase noise performance and low in-band spurious levels.

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.

➀ This week's highlights include an interview with ANDtr, TSMC's $100 billion investment in Arizona fabs, TI's claim of the 'world's smallest' MCU, and ESA's investment in the Edinburgh Astronomy Technology Centre.

➁ The Electronics Weekly team shares their picks of the week, including announcements, developments, product releases, quotes, and more from the electronics industry.

➂ The team discusses the second episode of the CHIIPS podcast, featuring insights from ANDtr's Valerie Lynch and Nicola Thorn, and the announcement of new facilities at the UK Astronomy Technology Centre.

➀ The CHIPS and Science Act, aimed at strengthening U.S. semiconductor manufacturing, is under threat of repeal by the Trump administration.

➁ The Act has already attracted nearly $450 billion in private investment from leading companies, raising concerns about the impact of its repeal on the U.S. chip market.

➂ Political hurdles and legal obligations make the repeal process complex and challenging.

➀ Texas Instruments (TI) released its 2024 financial report, showing stable performance in a challenging economic environment;

➁ Revenue experienced a slight decline, but the company demonstrated strong cash generation and significant returns to shareholders;

➂ The report highlights the resilience of TI's business model and the effectiveness of its long-term strategy.

➀ The reference design TIDA-010128 by Texas Instruments (TI) presents a high-performance 20.8 GSPS sampling system using RF-sampling ADCs in a time-interleaved configuration.

➁ This design tackles challenges like offset, gain, and sampling time mismatch by utilizing the noiseless aperture delay adjustment feature of the ADC12DJ5200RF device.

➂ The design supports JESD204B with up to 32 lanes and includes a low-noise clock generator and a companion power reference design achieving over 85% efficiency.