Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has introduced 16 FRED PtÒ ultrafast rectifiers in the new low profile DFN6546A package with wettable flanks. Providing space-saving, high efficiency solutions for commercial, industrial, and automotive applications, the 200 V devices provide current ratings from 6 A to 15 A and are available in commercial and Automotive Grade, AEC-Q101 qualified versions.

KYOCERA AVX, a manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, released the new traction-grade FFLK series DC filtering capacitors. The new traction-grade FFLK series DC filtering film capacitors are designed to deliver safe, reliable, and long-lifetime performance in demanding DC filtering applications, including industrial motor control and electric vehicle traction systems exposed to hazards including high power, high temperature, and high shock and vibration.

TDK Corporation has presented the B82722V6*B040 series of new compact high-voltage, current-compensated ring-core double chokes. Designed primarily for rated DC voltages of up to 1250 V (630 V AC), these compact common-mode chokes (23 x 15.5 x 24 mm) effectively suppress EMI in next-generation applications. These include power converters, industrial motor drives, and switch-mode power supplies that often deploy SiC and GaN power semiconductors and feature elevated DC bus voltages, where insulation coordination and PCB space are critical.

RECOM introduces a new portfolio of Power ICs and SMD transformers, enabling customers to design their own discrete DC/DC isolated power supplies. The range includes three different topology transformer drivers – flyback, push-pull, and full bridge, integrated and external MOSFET secondary side rectification solutions, and a range of standard sub-miniature SMD transformers that cover the most common input/output and isolation voltages.

The SEMI Silicon Manufacturers Group (SMG) has reported, in its quarterly analysis of the silicon wafer industry, that worldwide silicon wafer shipments increased 13.1% year-on-year to 3,275 million square inches (MSI) from the 2,896 MSI recorded during the same quarter of 2025. Sequentially, shipments declined 4.7% quarter-over-quarter from the 3,437 MSI recorded during the fourth quarter of 2025 in line with typical seasonality.

Huawei has officially launched an advanced Energy Storage System (ESS), LUNA2000-241KWH-2S1 series, for the Commercial & Industrial (C&I) sector of Bangladesh. The announcement has come in a lunching event held in Dhaka with the presence of distinguished group of industry leaders; factory owners; Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) firms, and delegates from key industry associations.

Infineon Technologies AG ranked as the leading supplier of automotive semiconductors in 2025, according to market analysis by TechInsights. The company maintained its top position for the sixth consecutive year, reflecting its strong presence in the global automotive semiconductor market.

The surging demand for PCBs continues and is expected to put further pressure on the supply chain. This is primarily driven by the rapid growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI), expanding data center infrastructure, and continued volatility in the commodities market.

This paper aims to promote the integration of DC Semiconductor Circuit Breakers (SCCBs) into existing DC networks by ensuring reliability through accurate Remaining Useful Life (RUL) predictions.

This paper presents a highly integrated high power density design of a motor drive, utilizing integrated GaN power stages as well as novel current sensing ICs.

This work presents a highly-integrated GaN-based monolithic bidirectional switch (MBDS) with blocking voltage beyond 1200 V.

This paper proposes a new gate driver that always achieves the fastest switching while keeping the surge voltage below the breakdown voltage.

The BMW Group and the Croatian University of Zagreb’s Regional Centre of Excellence for Robotic Technology (CRTA) continue to advance joint research in battery cell production. The “Insight” research project will develop and implement practical AI models to optimise battery cell production at the BMW Group. The research project covers the entire battery cell value chain: from electrode production to end-of-line testing and in-house developed direct recycling.

GlobalFoundries has announced the introduction of its SCAL optical module solution for co-packaged optics (CPO). GF’s SCALE solution, or Silicon photonics Co-packaged Advanced Light Engine solution, is the industry’s first Optical Compute Interconnect Multi-Source Agreement (OCI MSA) capable platform, exceeding the requirements for the OCI MSA’s optical interconnect specification for modern AI scale-up architectures.

Better Be Right Or Your Great Big Vacation Goes Wrong. Big Boys Race Our Young Girls But Violet Generally Wins. That’s not a story, but rather how electronic and electrical engineers worldwide have been using different phrases to remember resistance color codes, possibly since the 1960s or 1970s.

Is there a negative resistor? Yes and No. There is no standalone component as a negative resistor. The “negative resistance” effect is a paradox that exists! It means that a voltage drop could paradoxically boost circuit current, instead of decreasing it.

Hioki E.E. Corporation announced the launch of the Thermistor Module U8557 and the Wireless Thermistor Module LR8537 for the LR8450 and LR8450-01 Data Logger Series. Designed for fast, high-density temperature measurement, these new modules enable EV, industrial, and energy sector engineers to capture multi-channel thermal behavior with a 50 ms data update interval, helping streamline evaluation from prototype development to validation and inspection.

Keysight Technologies, launched its next-generation Infiniium XR8 Real-Time oscilloscopes, designed to accelerate high-speed digital and compliance testing while improving efficiency and insight for modern electronics development.

Rohde & Schwarz expands its portfolio of mid-range instruments with the launch of the R&S FPL1044 spectrum analyzer and a new 40 MHz real-time spectrum analysis (RTSA) option for the entire FPL family. The R&S FPL1044 is an industry first, delivering high-frequency performance up to 44 GHz at a price point previously unattainable in the market. The universal RTSA option empowers FPL users with powerful real-time analysis capabilities.

Siemens has expanded the TIA Selection Tool Cloud with the new “Electrical Designer” feature for electrical planning. This smart software is the first and only in the IEC market that includes basic electrical knowledge and standards expertise. Electrical Designer simplifies main circuit design by automatically selecting components, verifying short-circuits, sizing cables, and creating all necessary documentation.