Power Supply
Fujitsu General to Transfer Power Modules Business to L&T Semiconductor Technologies in Strategic Portfolio Shift
Fujitsu General Limited announced in the month of June that its board of directors approved the transfer of the power modules business of its consolidated subsidiary, Fujitsu General Electronics Limited (FGEL), to L&T Semiconductor Technologies Limited (LTSCT) in India. The production facilit
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AOS to Sell $150 Million Stake in CQJV, Bolstering Semiconductor Innovation and Supply Chain Strategy
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited has entered into an equity transfer agreement to sell approximately 20.3% of its equity interest in its joint venture, CQJV, a power semiconductor packaging, testing, and 12-inch wafer fabrication facility in Chongqing, China. The agreement, announced t
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Power Integrations Appoints Jennifer Lloyd as New CEO Amid Leadership Transition
Power Integrations has named Jennifer A. Lloyd, PhD, as its next chief executive officer, effective July 21. Lloyd will succeed Balu Balakrishnan, who has served as CEO since 2002. Lloyd has also been reappointed to the company’s board of directors.
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NGK Insulators and Torex Semiconductor Unveil Solar-Powered EnerCera Charging Module Demo Unit
NGK Insulators, Ltd. and Torex Semiconductor Ltd. have developed a next-generation charging module featuring NGK’s EnerCera batteries and advanced solar cells, including organic thin-film and perovskite types. Unlike conventional solar-powered systems that directly use solar-generated elect
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Flyback DC-DC power converter explained: design, operation, and applications
In the realm of modern electronics, efficient and reliable power conversion is essential. Whether it's a smartphone charger, a television power supply, or an industrial control system, converting electrical energy from one form to another is a fundamental requirement. One of the
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Texas Instruments and NVIDIA partner on 800V power distribution for AI data centers
Texas Instruments (TI) has announced a collaboration with NVIDIA to develop power management and sensing technologies for 800V high-voltage direct current (HVDC) power distribution systems for data center servers, aimed at supporting scalable and reliable next-generation AI data centers.The p
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Navitas Semiconductor collaborates with NVIDIA on 800V HVDC architecture for AI data centers
Navitas Semiconductor has been selected by NVIDIA to support its 800V HVDC data center architecture for ‘Kyber’ rack-scale systems powering GPUs, including Rubin Ultra, using Navitas’ GaNFast gallium nitride (GaN) and GeneSiC silicon carbide (SiC) technologies. The architecture
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Meta-material research: Ultra-compact chip maker taps $40 Billion power supply IC market with double-digit revenue growth
The semiconductor industry is witnessing triple-digit growth in select segments, propelled by innovations in materials and design. A primary focus of research is advanced materials, ranging from cutting-edge packaging solutions to core materials in switching transistors, driving
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Ultra-low current power management ICs for efficient energy harvesting in rechargeable battery systems
Asahi Kasei Microdevices announced the development of the AP4413 series, a new line of ultra-low current power management ICs designed for battery charging systems in energy harvesting applications. The AP4413 series, which has been in mass production since February 2025, is ideal for use i
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AOS introduces mega IPM-7 series: high-efficiency, compact power Modules for BLDC motor drives
AOS, announced the launch of its Mega IPM-7 series intelligent power modules. These new modules are designed to offer high efficiency, compactness, and durability, making them ideal for brushless DC motor drive applications, including home appliances such as air-conditioners, refrigerators,
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Basic introductory course on regulated AC/DC power supply design covering both linear and switch mode regulation
In this basic course, you'll learn about AC to DC power supplies. By the end, you'll:Grasp the Essentials: Discover what AC to DC power supplies are, their purpose, and how they convert alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC).Travel Through Time: Explore the fasc
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Enhanced voltage detection for high-temperature 2.3V lithium batteries: Torex XC6142 Series.
Torex launched of its latest product, the XC6142 series voltage detector. This cutting-edge IC is specifically designed for constant voltage charging of secondary batteries, including the latest semi-solid-state batteries, and is optimized for operation at temperatures up to 105°C.
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