Cadence’s new dynamic duo offers more than 2X increased capacity and is 1.5X faster than the previous generation, enabling the rapid development of advanced chips for generative AI, mobile, automotive, hyperscale and LLM applications Palladium Z3 emulator features a new custom Cadence emulation processor that delivers the fastest, most predictable compile and comprehensive pre-silicon hardware debug Protium X3 prototyping offers the fastest bring-up times for pre-silicon software validation of billion-gate designs Seamlessly integrated flow with unified compiler and common virtual and physica ..read more

On track to become carbon neutral on scope 1 and 2, and partially scope 3, by 2027 with global sourcing of electricity from renewable energy growing to 71% in 2023, from 62% in 2022 87% of employees would recommend ST as a great place to work 12.2% of net revenues (US$2.1 billion) invested in R&D to support innovation STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, today releases its annual sustainability report, which provides insight into its 2023 performance related to priority environmental, social and governan ..read more

New flagship in ultra-low-power consumes less, and delivers more at an effective cost STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has introduced a new generation of energy-conscious and cost-effective microcontrollers (MCUs) that can reduce energy consumption by up to 50% compared to previous product generations. This enables less frequent battery replacements, minimizes the impact of discarded batteries, and allows more designs to go battery-freerunning solely from an energy-harvesting system such as a small photovoltaic ..read more

The demand for more efficient power semiconductors is on the rise as businesses adapt to a low-carbon future. Minimizing the overall cost and footprint of the system while enhancing efficiency is a crucial objective that needs to be considered while developing power semiconductor solutions. Intelligent power modules (IPMs) are one such solution that has gained significant attention in the heat pump market. These compact and highly integrated modules provide high power density and advanced control and monitoring capabilities, making them an ideal choice for heat pumps. The Importance ..read more

Collaboration aims to improve performance of LFP cathode material Reduced carbon footprint of batteries through use of local raw materials Focus on European value chain for LFP batteries Specialty chemicals company LANXESS and battery materials manufacturer IBU-tec advanced materials have entered into a research cooperation in the battery sector. The goal of the two German companies is to develop innovative iron oxides for the production of cathode material for LFP batteries and thus increase the performance of this battery type. The companies aim to optimize the electrochemical properties o ..read more

Timers are a common peripheral in microcontrollers (MCUs), including PIC MCUs. With so many possible choices, how do you select the right one to use in your application? Exploring the Versatile World of Microcontroller (MCU) Timers: Applications and Selection Guide Timers are a ubiquitous peripheral in MCUs. It should come as no surprise that there are a lot of timers, each with their own use case that they excel at. Some timers are designed to be used as part of waveform generation, while others are ideal for pulse counting. In many cases, there is no wrong choice—instead, it will depend on t ..read more

Chicony Power Technology, a worldwide leading manufacturer of power supplies and a pioneer in power electronics, has announced the winners of its Annual Partner Awards, honoring Infineon Technologies AG as its 2023 “GaN Strategic Partner of the Year”. Infineon has been recognized by Chicony Power as its top partner for gallium nitride (GaN)-based power supplies, including notebook adapters, as well as ICT applications in gaming, storage and servers. This acknowledgment is the result of Infineon’s high standards for product selection, application expertise, high reliability and cost-effectivene ..read more

8th edition of the premier show by Informa Markets in India to be held on 26th and 27th April 2024 at HITEX Exhibition Centre RenewX 2024 will bring together over 5500 visitors, more than 150 exhibitors showcasing over 180 brands Informa Markets in India, India’s leading B2B exhibitions organizer is gearing up to host the 8th edition of South India’s largest expo for renewable energy and electric vehicle market, RenewX. Scheduled to take place at Hall 1 & 3, HITEX Exhibition Centre, Hyderabad on 26th and 27th April 2024, the expo aims to bring together renewable energy and sustainable mo ..read more

The modern building is intelligent, connected and as a result saves energy. In combination with alternative energy sources and efficient lighting solutions, emissions in the building sector can be drastically reduced. This makes a significant contribution to achieving climate targets. 2,169 exhibitors presented the latest developments in building technology and trends in innovative lighting design at Light + Building in Frankfurt am Main from 3 to 8 March 2024. Over 151,000 visitors travelled to the world’s leading trade fair for lighting and building-services technology. “The atmosphere at th ..read more

Acquisition adds ASA Motion Link technology to Microchip’s broad Ethernet and PCIe automotive networking portfolio to enable next-generation software-defined vehicles Microchip Technology Inc. has announced the completed acquisition of Seoul, Korea-based VSI Co. Ltd., an industry pioneer in providing high-speed, asymmetric, camera, sensor and display connectivity technologies and products based on the Automotive SerDes Alliance (ASA) open standard for in-vehicle networking (IVN). The terms of the transaction are not disclosed. The market size of automotive radar, camera and LiDAR modules is ex ..read more