Component Engineering
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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Apple expands self service repair to include iPad and enhances repair programs, yet no official message of availability in India
Apple has announced the inclusion of iPad in its Self Service Repair program, enabling iPad owners to access repair manuals, genuine Apple parts, Apple Diagnostics troubleshooting sessions, tools, and rental toolkits. Starting May 31, 2025, the program will support iPad Air (M2 and later), iPad P
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Bourns launches shielded power inductor series for DDR5 applications
Bourns, Inc., a manufacturer of electronic components, has introduced the SRP2512CL and SRP3212CL Series Shielded Power Inductors for DDR5 Power Management Integrated Circuits (PMICs) and client DDR5 modules in desktop PCs, notebooks, and tablets. The inductors feature low AC Resistance (ACR) and
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Littelfuse expands solid-state relay portfolio for industrial applications
Littelfuse added three new series of solid-state relays (SSRs) and accessories to its industrial SSR product family, designed for heating applications requiring reliable switching and compliance with international standards.The new SSRs are available in three configurations:SRP1-CC: DC ou
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US based industry association IPC supports reintroduction of PCBS act to bolster U.S. PCB manufacturing
US based IPC, an electronics association representing over 1,400 U.S. companies and more than 3,200 globally, has expressed support for the bipartisan reintroduction of the Protecting Circuit Boards and Substrates (PCBS) Act in the 119th Congress. The legislation, led by Rep. Blake Moore (R-UT) a
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Littelfuse launches IXD0579M gate driver for high-speed switching applications
Littelfuse, Inc., an industrial technology manufacturing company, has introduced the IXD0579M high-speed gate driver IC for driving N-channel MOSFETs or IGBTs in half-bridge configurations. The IC, designed for high-frequency switching, operates within a 6.5 V to 18 V supply range and integrates
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Murata introduces high-temperature common mode choke coils for automotive applications
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has expanded its PLT10HH series of common mode choke coils, adding products designed for high-temperature environments up to 150°C and capable of handling large currents up to 15A. These coils are intended for noise suppression on power supply lines in automotiv
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Micro LED market to grow with focus on cost optimization and new applications, TrendForce Reports
TrendForce’s report, “2025 Micro LED Display and Non-Display Application Market Analysis,” states that Micro LED technology development in the display sector is addressing manufacturing cost optimization and niche market identification. The chip market value for Micro LED displa
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Avnet India and NITK Surathkal partner on AI-based sustainability projects
Avnet India has announced a collaboration with the National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal, focusing on AI-driven sustainability projects. The partnership, part of Avnet India’s ESG initiatives, involves the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)
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NTT demonstrates International Co-Production using IOWN All-Photonics network at Expo 2025
NTT Corporation conducted “CHO KABUKI Powered by IOWN” at Expo 2025, connecting performers in Osaka, Japan, and Taipei City, Taiwan, on May 24 and 25, 2025, via the IOWN All-Photonics Network (APN). This network, activated by NTT and Chunghwa Telecom in August 2024, facilitated real-t
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REX financial launches REX NVDA growth & income ETF
REX Financial announced the launch of the REX NVDA Growth & Income ETF (CBOE: NVII), the first fund in its new single stock covered call ETF suite. NVII targets 1.05x to 1.50x leveraged exposure to NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA), with a goal of 1.25x daily exposure, and aims to generate weekly inc
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Europe’s smartphone market declines 2% in Q1 2025, premium segment hits record share
According to Canalys (now part of Omdia), smartphone shipments in Europe (excluding Russia) fell 2% in Q1 2025, totaling 32.4 million units, driven by weak demand for entry-level devices. Samsung led th
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