A MEMS (micro-electromechanical system) is a miniature machine that features both mechanical and electronic components, with the typical MEMS ranging in size from less than one micrometer to several millimeters.

At PCIM 2023, Munaf Rahimo presented a keynote that explores high-power and high-voltage semiconductors and their importance in areas including industrial manufacturing and tomorrow’s power grids.

As a response to the rapid expansion of the global EV market, auto manufacturers and powertrain suppliers are rushing to develop components for EVs. In particular, power modules, which are used to drive motors are attracting attention as a key component that improves fuel efficiency and prevents overheating from long driving times.

Recognizing the increasing challenges faced by designers of 5G/6G systems-on-chip (SoCs) and autonomous driving systems, Ansys and Synopsys, Inc. announced the availability of a new reference flow for radio-frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) design developed with Samsung Foundry for its 14LPU process technology. The reference flow helps ensure that mutual customers can optimize RFIC designs with Ansys’ golden signoff accuracy electromagnetic analysis together with Synopsys’ comprehensive analog/RF and mixed-signal design and verification solution.

According to a recent report published by Allied Market Research, the global DC-DC converter market will generate US$ 17.85 billion globally by 2027 at a compound annual growth rate of 11.10 percent.

Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are the backbone of modern electronics. Everything from smartphones to cars wouldn’t work without a functioning PCB, so designing one is sensitive work. Here’s a closer look at what’s involved.

STMicroelectronics has released a new generation of high-voltage AC/DC converter technology. Part of the VIPer series, it enables the design of fully protected and highly reliable power supplies that are suited to applications like AC-DC adapters for laptops.

In January 2023, Showa Denko Europe GmbH and Showa Denko Materials (Europe) GmbH, which was formerly Hitachi Chemicals Europe GmbH, started the operations as one company, Resonac Europe GmbH. The Resonac Group has defined its purpose as “Change society through the power of chemistry,” aiming to become a leading functional chemical manufacturer in the world.

With the UK working towards net zero carbon emissions by 2050, electric vehicles (EVs) offer one method of helping reach this target. But with EVs poised to place significant demands on the National Grid, using smart charging or vehicle-to-grid technologies is needed to lower peak energy demands.

A team from Northwestern University in the United States has developed and synthesized new metal-organic framework (MOF) materials with ultra-high porosity for the storage of hydrogen or methane.