PCIM News Platform Article | Apr 16, 2026 How to act to stay ahead with the drastic shift in the PCB market
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/10/fc/10fcb98e44d61826e641bc8d3f20f616/0133193677v2.jpeg "The new AEVA and AEVB Series aluminum electrolytic capacitors are engineered for harsh industrial environments, delivering high-CV, long-lifetime performance in compact, surface-mount packages that reliably withstand up to 30g acceleration and operating temperatures extending from -55° to +125°C. (Source: Kyocera)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/f7/42/f74208db9f5f87dca384b38b71c4782e/0133196365v2.jpeg "YAGEO’s EC Flat‑Series temperature sensors combine fast, accurate measurement with resistance to vibration, shock, moisture and dust for demanding automotive and industrial applications. (Source: Yageo)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/b2/82/b28212428745dd8a4634ad4f4912012f/0132902689v2.jpeg "New 15 V, 25 V and 40 V eGaN FETs deliver ultra-low on-resistance, high current capability, and exceptional radiation immunity for high-density space power conversion (Source: EPC Space)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/7b/4f/7b4f433302c490cac22eee9c12499e65/0132780211v2.jpeg "Littelfuse introduces the TPSMD‑FL series of high‑power surface‑mount TVS diodes, designed to simplify ISO 7637 load‑dump protection and safeguard automotive electronics against severe voltage transients. (Source: Littlefuse)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/78/38/783841efab284c1b4453777e7ebea26d/0133190419v2.jpeg "Diodes has completed its acquisition of Elevate Semiconductor, expanding its analog and mixed-signal portfolio and strengthening its presence in the high-growth automated test equipment market. (Source: © peopleimages.com - stock.adobe.com)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/1f/79/1f79d69530465de26a832c742fc60319/0133117717v2.jpeg "With 30,000 sqm of exhibition space, 20,157 trade visitors, 271 exhibitors, and 131 expert presentations as part of the conference program, the event sent a strong message about the industry's innovative strength and dynamism. (Source: Mesago Messe Frankfurt GmbH)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/43/4d/434db2291567e847e54332004942a225/0132958267v2.jpeg "GlobalWafers has joined the SEMI Taiwan Materials Alliance, with CEO Doris Hsu serving as co‑chair, to advance critical materials technologies, accelerate collaborative innovation and strengthen global semiconductor supply chain resilience. (Source: © jiwon - stock.adobe.com)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/6f/72/6f72f93d1e4c5a248a97dd3b8f32a336/0132997898v2.jpeg "Infineon plans to acquire C2i Semiconductors to combine software‑defined multiphase control and smart power stages with its broad power‑semiconductor portfolio for intelligent, scalable AI data‑center power delivery. (Source: © Grispb - stock.adobe.com)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/87/97/879728679e7010f81e53a86923cde74c/0133218625v2.jpeg "Conceptual illustration of polar wurtzite niobium aluminum nitride (NbAlN), a transition-metal-containing nitride semiconductor that preserves the crystal structure and polarity of GaN. (Source: Associate Professor Atsushi Kobayashi from Tokyo University of Science, Japan)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/ac/31/ac31c9478d80894d725d02883ae7ed5d/0133176534v2.jpeg "Average models allow power designers to simulate DC‑DC converters and three‑phase PFC circuits quickly, analyse small‑signal behaviour and evaluate loop stability without modelling every switching event. (Source: © AI - stock.adobe.com)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/96/80/9680b468d7f682c8b6c15b07300afbb0/0133177854v2.jpeg "Grid-forming inverters are also known as grid-forming resources and grid-forming IBR. This article explains grid-forming inverters in detail. (Bild: © only_kim - stock.adobe.com)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/57/c6/57c6fa81922a9849a917bdfed82eddf7/0133052494v2.jpeg "Rising demand for high-end materials shifts production toward higher-margin products, reducing output of standard loss materials. (Source: NCAB)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/7b/76/7b76005554b556df2a7a3794bdf69d44/0132365246v2.jpeg "Hioki’s ST5680A DC Hipot Tester combines CE/UKCA/CSA compliance, an integrated capacitance‑based contact check and time‑series waveform recording (voltage, leakage current, insulation resistance) to standardize hipot and insulation testing across EV cell, module and pack production lines. (Source: Hioki)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/af/7f/af7f7b0fb7f29219fc991b1130f65477/0132241333v2.jpeg "Comprehensive laboratory testing regimens—combining thermal cycling, high‑current stress, EMC, and accelerated lifetime tests—are essential to validate advanced power designs and ensure reliability in real‑world applications. (Source: PRBX)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/16/3d/163df69363f8125315a9826e13ea4b05/0131927425v2.jpeg "Solution will maximize data center and AI factory profitability while delivering engineering-grade insights to design and operations for more efficient, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure. (Source: Cadence)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/85/b7/85b7e90733a2bd8f21515d8f7137f2fc/0131917677v2.jpeg "Renesas acquires Pictorus to integrate its embedded application software platform with Renesas’ MCU and MPU portfolio, helping developers shorten time‑to‑market and simplify system integration. (Source: © lucadp - stock.adobe.com)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/57/c6/57c6fa81922a9849a917bdfed82eddf7/0133052494v2.jpeg?v= "Rising demand for high-end materials shifts production toward higher-margin products, reducing output of standard loss materials. (Source: NCAB)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/8b/ae/8bae28ce8ab5e6820bc036ce49939261/0130655531v2.jpeg?v= "Higher material prices impact global logistics. (Source: © MAGNIFIER - stock.adobe.com)")