Stefano Lovati

1 week ago | powerelectronicsnews.com | Stefano Lovati

The University of Michigan (U-M) has been awarded significant funding to advance heat-tolerant silicon carbide semiconductors. With an initial investment of $2.4 million, granted by the Silicon Crossroads Microelectronics Commons Hub, this research aims to fill the gap between lab research and commercial fabrication, extending SiC usage in applications ranging from advanced aircraft and electric vehicles to renewable energy systems, defense, and space exploration.

1 week ago | powerelectronicsnews.com | Stefano Lovati

Sanken Electric, a Japanese semiconductor company specializing in power electronics and analog ICs, has recently announced the acquisition of Powdec K.K., a firm focused on the development and production of GaN semiconductor epitaxial substrates and GaN crystal growth. With this strategic acquisition, Sanken aims to expand its gallium nitride power semiconductor portfolio to meet the rising demand for efficient and high-performance electronics.

3 weeks ago | powerelectronicsnews.com | Stefano Lovati

In this last installment, we terminate our overview of gallium nitride (GaN)-based solutions from leading power device manufacturers. In this article, we will explore the technologies and key products that other manufacturers offer. Specifically, we will examine GaN solutions from Qorvo, EPC Space, Renesas, Cambridge GaN Devices (CGD), GaNPower International, and Wise-Integration.

1 month ago | embedded.com | Stefano Lovati

Teledyne Space Imaging Introduces Industrial CMOS Sensors Qualified for Space ApplicationsTeledyne Technologies Incorporated has introduced three new variants of industrial CMOS image sensors, offering resolutions from 1.3 megapixels to 67 megapixels. These sensors were developed using a delta space qualification methodology combined with extensive radiation testing, positioning them for a wide range of space-based applications.

1 month ago | embedded.com | Stefano Lovati

Renesas Unveils RZ/A3M MPU to Power Next-Gen HMI Systems with Integrated High-Speed Memory and Advanced Graphics SupportRenesas Electronics Corporation has announced the release of a new high-performance microprocessor (MPU) within its real-time operating system (RTOS)-based RZ/A family, addressing the escalating needs of sophisticated human-machine interface (HMI) systems.