Power Integrations, a specialist in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, announced an agreement to acquire the assets of Odyssey Semiconductor Technologies , a developer of vertical gallium-nitride transistor technology. The transaction is expected to close in July 2024, after which all key Odyssey employees are expected to join Power Integrations’ technology organization.

Vitesco Technologies, a global supplier of modern drive technologies and electrification solutions, and Sanden International (Europe), an international supplier of automotive thermal management technology, have joined forces to develop an Integrated Thermal Management System for Battery Electric Vehicles.

Over the last few years, sustainability has been front of mind for many car makers, driven by the need to comply with government carbon-reducing mandates, pressure from investors, and the need to compete with Tesla. But beyond the preoccupation with electric vehicles, another energy source has captured the interest of aspiring startups – solar energy.

Bourns, Inc., a global manufacturer and supplier of electronic components for power, protection, and sensing solutions, today unveiled its POWrTherm™ NTC Thermistor product line designed to deliver enhanced and efficient high inrush current limiting capabilities. The new line includes seven series. These models offer a wide resistance range along with multiple board disc diameter options so that customers can select the right product for their specific application requirements and various market needs.

The PCIM Europe will once again turn Nuremberg from 11 - 13 June 2024 into a hub for experts from all over the world, working together to drive forward power electronics. The exhibition and conference promise a variety of pioneering products, solutions and presentations.

What if semiconductors could be fabricated in space? NASA is currently testing chip-making and 3D printing in space. The article talks about the latest news on semiconductor space manufacturing and future aspects.

Pacific Power Source’s New Series (AGX, RGS, RLS) of Regenerative AC/DC Sources, Grid Simulators, and Loads emulate real world conditions for testing aerospace, power conversion, EV charging, and grid-tied systems.

Diamond is known for its outstanding thermal conductivity. This makes the material ideal for cooling electronic components with high power densities, such as those used in processors, semiconductor lasers or electric vehicles. Researchers at Fraunhofer USA have succeeded in developing wafer-thin nanomembranes from synthetic diamonds that can be integrated into electronic components, thereby reducing the local heat load by up to ten times. This helps to improve the road performance and service life of electric cars and significantly reduces battery charging time.

The chilly winter days drive up electricity demand in the building sector – especially when heat pumps are being used. The "H2 districts" project supported by the Swiss Federal Office of Energy is investigating the potential of fuel cells in buildings to buffer peak loads for the grid on the coldest days of the year. An initial practical application of the concept at Empa will provide the data basis for this.

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited, a designer, developer, and global supplier of a broad range of discrete power devices, wide band gap power devices, power management ICs, and modules, today introduced its AOZ8S205BLS Series transient voltage suppressor diodes.