Tendances de l'industrie

STMicroelectronics has announced that its STSAFE-TPM Trusted Platform Module (TPM) has achieved FIPS 140-3 certification, making it one of the first standardized cryptographic modules on the market to receive this certification.

Silicon Carbide (SiC) is revolutionizing the power electronics field by delivering exceptional efficiency, increased power density, and improved thermal performance, especially in automotive applications such as main drives, onboard chargers, and battery charging stations.

In today’s rapidly advancing technology landscape, high-speed data acquisition and processing capabilities are essential drivers of innovation. The EV10AS940, the latest development by Teledyne e2v, is a cutting-edge microwave analog-to-digital converter (ADC) designed to meet the demand for high-speed data acquisition. This 10-bit, single-channel, 12.8 GSPS ADC not only stands out with its exceptional performance but also sets a new industry benchmark with its integrated digital features—frequency hopping and beamforming.

Melexis Unveils Triphibian™ Digital Output Pressure Sensor Chip

At the forefront of scientific exploration, electrochemical sensing has emerged as an indispensable and adaptable tool, influencing various industries. From life sciences and environmental studies to industrial materials and food processing, the ability to quantify chemical substances leads to deeper insights, ultimately enhancing safety, efficiency, and understanding.

Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) technology, a cutting-edge innovation explored by countries worldwide, holds groundbreaking potential for helping patients with severe motor disabilities restore communication and physical control. It may even extend to fields like speech synthesis and handwriting assistance. However, current BCI devices are bulky, power-hungry, and have limited practical applications.

The GM45012 is a dual, rail-to-rail input and output operational amplifier designed to operate from a single power supply. It boasts exceptionally low offset voltage, low input voltage (2.7V to 5.5V), and low current noise, along with a wide signal bandwidth.

In 5G smartphones and pure electric vehicles, the use of MLCCs (Multi-Layer Ceramic Capacitors) has significantly increased. For 5G smartphones, MLCC usage exceeds 1,000 units, while pure electric vehicles can use over 30,000 MLCCs, which is ten times more than traditional fuel vehicles. Despite their simple manufacturing process, MLCCs are fundamental in the electronics industry, and demand is rising with the advancement of 5G, electric vehicles, and data centers.

This year’s MCU market is focusing on the development of AI computing, Bluetooth 5.4, and Wi-Fi 6/6E technologies. The competition among MCUs is intense, especially in the low-power segment. Low-power MCUs are not just about 8-bit or 16-bit options but involve specific designs and processes to minimize power consumption and leakage currents while performing basic functions, typically using Cortex-M0/0+ or Cortex-M23/33 cores. With the increasing demand for portable devices, competition in the low-power MCU market has intensified, prompting manufacturers to release new products.

In modern automotive and industrial applications, reliability is paramount. From automotive domain controllers to CNC machines in industrial settings, the reputation of manufacturers hinges on ensuring reliability, regardless of whether the final product is simple or complex. Additionally, the cost of warranty repairs and even product recalls must be considered. However, electronic circuits will inevitably fail, either due to external influences or component degradation over time.