The automotive industry is currently undergoing a significant transformation, driven by revolutionary innovations such as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), autonomous driving, electric cars, and connected vehicles. These cutting-edge innovations require state-of-the-art system-on-chip (SoC) architectures that can provide unprecedented high performance,…
Power Integrations launches 900V GaN ICs
Power Integrations has launched a new series of 900V gallium-nitride (GaN) extension integrated circuits (ICs) for their InnoSwitch3 family of flyback switcher ICs. The new ICs incorporate Power Integrations’ proprietary PowiGaN technology, which offers greater power density and higher efficiency in…
SkyDrive enters US air taxi market
SkyDrive Inc., a developer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has revealed plans to enter the US air taxi market and establish its headquarters in South Carolina. The aviation startup made the announcement at the VFS eVTOL Symposium in…
Revolutionize power supply with Renesas’ IPDs
Introducing the latest innovation in automotive power supply systems – Renesas’ new generation of IPDs, featuring a revolutionary power MOSFET process. According to Akira Omichi, Vice President of Renesas’ Automotive Analog Application Specific Business Division, “Renesas is dedicated to developing IPDs…
BMW’s i Vision DEE Car: A Look into the Future of Color-Changing Automobiles
BMW has partnered with E Ink, known for its e-readers and smartwatch displays, to develop a new concept car that features a display that changes color in real-time. The car, called the i Vision DEE, was showcased at CES 2023 and…
NXP’s One-Chip Family Enables 4D Sensing for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
NXP has released a new one-chip family that enables 4D sensing for radar systems used in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The chips will be used in applications such as automated emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, cross-traffic alert and…
Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Processes Necessary for High-Value Features in Modern Automotive Electronics
The automotive industry is facing significant changes as the internal combustion engine is replaced by electrified powertrains and a shift towards autonomy. This has given car manufacturers the opportunity to redesign and redefine the entire automotive experience, from the tires up….
AI set to play a major role in IoT data analysis and value creation
The Internet of Things (IoT) will continue to see significant growth and advancement in 2023, impacting all four components of the IoT model: sensors, networks, analytics and applications. Here are five trends to watch out for in the coming year:
Nichia and Infineon Collaborate on Revolutionary µPLS Micro-LED Lighting Solution for Automobiles
Nichia and Infineon have teamed up to introduce the µPLS, a revolutionary new lighting solution for the automotive industry. The µPLS, or micro-Pixelated Light Solution, boasts an impressive 16,384 pixel micro-LED array, providing a field-of-view that is four times wider than…
Tata may make chips
Tata’s chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran told the Nikkei that the company is starting with IC test and assembly and will then consider getting into fab. “We have created Tata Electronics, under which we are going to set up semiconductor assembly testing business,”…