➀ TDK has reduced its 500V gate drive transformers to 11 x 13mm and 11mm high, smaller than its existing E10EM series.
➁ The new EP9 series parts are built on a MnZn ferrite core with surface-mount L-pin construction.
➂ They have a creepage and clearance of 5mm, peak withstand voltage of 2.5kVac 50Hz, and coupling capacitance of only 2pF.
➀ Infineon推出面向未来几年发布的汽车微控制器系列的RISC-V入门套件；
➁ Infineon汽车总裁Peter Schiefer表示，在软件定义的汽车中，RISC-V是实现标准化和生态系统兼容性的关键；
➂ 该套件将由Synopsys提供，旨在推动虚拟MCU原型的开发，以促进软件开发，并最终实现真实硅片的制造。
➀ Indie Semiconductor, a specialist in automotive SiPho and sensors, plans to use Globalfoundries' 22nm FD-SOI process for its 77GHz and 120GHz radar SoCs designed for ADAS and industrial applications.
➁ The adoption of automotive radar is being accelerated by global vehicle safety regulations, new car assessment programs, and consumer demand for convenience features.
➂ indie's 77 GHz SoCs are used for long-range detection and applications like FCW, AEB, BSD, and cross-traffic alert, while the 120 GHz SoCs are aimed at cabin applications like occupant monitoring and vital sign detection.
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.
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.
➀ Texas Instruments (TI) 提供了一个基于AWR1642评估模块的短程雷达（SRR）参考设计，该设计可用于检测和跟踪最多200个距离在80米内的物体。
➁ 这个参考设计能够支持多种模式，包括短程雷达和超短程雷达，范围分别为80米和20米。
➂ 参考设计使用了4个接收器和2个发射器，并且支持两种不同的chirp配置，从而提高了角度分辨率。
Microchip is planning to lay off 2,000 employees, representing 9% of its workforce, due to weak automotive demand. The company had previously announced the closure of its Arizona fab in Q3 2025, which would result in 500 job losses and annual cost savings of $90 million. This closure has now been brought forward to May. The current cuts will affect Microchip's facilities in Gresham, Oregon, Colorado Springs, and its backend operations in the Philippines, with annual savings of about $25 million. Costs of $30 million to $40 million related to severance payments and restructuring will be incurred, as well as $45 million for modifications and cancellations of foundry contracts. CEO Steve Sanghi, who took over from Ganesh Moorthy in November 2024, was Microchip's CEO for 30 years before the transition.
➀ Researchers at Rice University have developed a groundbreaking method for lithium extraction using solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) as membrane materials, achieving near-perfect lithium selectivity in aqueous solutions.
➁ The traditional lithium extraction methods are resource-intensive and environmentally harmful. The new method using SSE membranes in an electrodialysis system can achieve high lithium purity levels efficiently.
➂ This breakthrough could provide a sustainable solution for lithium harvesting, reducing reliance on mining and chemical-intensive purification processes, and potentially inspiring new technologies for extracting other critical elements.
➀ ROHM公司推出了650V氮化镓高电子迁移率晶体管（GaN HEMT），采用紧凑且具有高效散热特性的TOLL封装。
➁ 该产品适用于工业自动化、汽车、电信和可再生能源等行业中的工程师和制造商。
➂ 新一代GaN-on-Si芯片实现了行业领先的ON电阻和输出电荷性能，有助于提高系统的小型化和能效。
➀ SkyWater, a pure-play foundry based in Minnesota, is set to acquire Infineon's 200mm fabrication facility in Austin, Texas;
➁ The acquisition aims to strengthen SkyWater's market diversity, focusing on automotive and industrial demand;
➂ SkyWater has also entered into a long-term supply agreement with Infineon, ensuring a steady revenue stream for the site;
➃ The fab will operate with 130-65nm processes for ICs used in industrial, automotive, and defense applications;
➄ Additional capabilities such as expanded copper processing and high-voltage BCD technology will be added;
➅ All current 1,000 manufacturing jobs at the fab will transfer to SkyWater.
➀ The basic digital-logic functionality of small-scale integration remains relevant;
➁ A new shift register and decoder/demultiplexer demonstrate this;
➂ The functionality is highlighted as a throwback to the past.
➀ The MR2001_RD reference design is a powerful tool for developing high-performance 2D radar transceivers, featuring six receive channels and a low phase noise transmitter.
➁ It supports accurate modulation and high-resolution target detection with an update rate of ten measurements per second, thanks to its high-frequency bandwidth.
➂ The design is flexible and adaptable, allowing users to customize the system with their own signal-processing hardware and includes a graphical user interface for visualizing target information.
➀ ABLIC has introduced a new Battery Protection IC that can replace multiple nickel hydride batteries with a single lithium battery in emergency backup systems.
➁ The IC operates in a wide temperature range (-40℃ to 125℃) and provides advanced protection features such as discharge overcurrent and overcharge detection.
➂ The IC is designed to meet automotive standards and is suitable for applications like e-Call systems and Telematics Control Units.
➀ TDK Corporation has introduced two new NTC thermistor series for automotive and industrial applications, including the L862 (B57862L) with bendable wires and the L871 (B57871L) with fixed lead spacing.
➁ These thermistors are Pb-free, have a wide temperature range (-40 °C to +155 °C), and offer various resistance options from 1 kΩ to 100 kΩ.
➂ The thermistors are suitable for automotive and industrial manufacturers, battery system designers, energy storage companies, drone manufacturers, and engineers developing temperature-sensitive applications.
➀ Microchip Technology has introduced new touchscreen controllers, ATMXT3072M1 and ATMXT2496M1, designed to support large, curved, and shaped automotive displays.
➁ These controllers provide reliable touch functionality, addressing challenges posed by thinner designs, multiple touch electrodes, and display noise.
➂ The controllers support advanced features such as upgradable firmware and secure Over-the-Air updates, ensuring secure and reliable touch performance.
➀ A Japanese group, allegedly including former Tesla director Hiro Mizuno and former Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, has proposed a plan for Tesla to invest in Nissan.
➁ Both Mizuno and Suga have denied any involvement in the plan, and CEO Musk seems uninterested.
➂ The plan is based on the belief that Tesla wants to use Nissan's US factories to increase domestic production and avoid tariffs.
➀ Taiwan Semiconductor has introduced the first product in its new series of SUPER CLAMP Snapback TVS devices;
➁ The devices feature a superior 1.0 to 1.05 clamping ratio and protect circuits at a much higher peak pulse current;
➂ The 24V LTD7524CAH is the first in the series, providing a peak power rating of 7700W and designed to clamp repetitive transients of up to 300V peak.
➀ The increasing share of electric vehicles (EVs) necessitates a growing need for skilled professionals in the field.
➁ Vocational school teachers from across Bavaria are being trained at the Hochschule Coburg to keep up with the latest technology in EVs.
➂ The training focuses on various aspects such as motor types, cooling systems, and energy management, with hands-on experience and guest lectures from industry experts.
➀ Arteris, Inc. introduces FlexGen, a revolutionary NoC interconnect IP;
➁ FlexGen accelerates chip development and optimizes performance efficiency;
➂ The solution addresses the growing demand for faster and more sustainable innovation in the automotive, datacenter, and consumer electronics sectors.
