GaN and SiC power technology meets vertical power delivery as Navitas moves to extend its AI infrastructure portfolio from the grid to the xPU As AI accelerators demand increasingly higher currents, faster response times and greater power density, the bottleneck in next-generation data centers is shifting beyond computing performance itself. Navitas Semiconductor is responding with […]
The USB Y-cable occupies an unusual position in today’s connectivity landscape. It is neither a conventional charging lead nor a full USB hub. Instead, its defining feature is a split-end architecture that allows one connection point to interface with two downstream connectors, depending on the design and intended application. That simple geometry has kept Y-cables […]
Alloy resistors occupy a deceptively small position on a circuit board, but their function becomes critical when electronic systems need to measure current accurately. These components generally use a metal or metal-alloy resistive element engineered to provide a very low and stable resistance. The resulting voltage drop can then be measured to determine current flowing […]
The AC power plug is easy to overlook in a semiconductor facility. The attention usually goes to advanced chips, wafer equipment, AI processors and sophisticated power-management systems. Yet every one of these systems ultimately depends on a dependable connection to electrical power. In 2026, that basic connection is becoming more important as semiconductor factories, test […]
Power Integrations has introduced the industry’s first 2200V PowiGaN gallium nitride (GaN) technology, setting a new benchmark for high-voltage power semiconductors and opening new opportunities across AI data centers, electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and high-voltage direct current (HVDC) infrastructure. The breakthrough significantly extends the operating range of commercial GaN devices, enabling next-generation power architectures […]
While semiconductor headlines often focus on advanced lithography systems, AI processors, and wafer fabrication equipment, one of the least visible yet most essential technologies sits behind the scenes. Compressor duty motors keep compressed air systems, process cooling equipment, HVAC units, vacuum infrastructure, and utility plants operating continuously inside semiconductor fabrication facilities. As global investment in […]
Although Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) lithography receives much of the industry’s attention, Deep Ultraviolet (DUV) scanners continue to manufacture the overwhelming majority of semiconductor devices produced worldwide. From automotive microcontrollers and power management ICs to memory chips, image sensors, RF devices, and industrial processors, DUV systems remain indispensable for high-volume fabrication. Operating primarily with 193 nm […]
A wire wound chip reactor starts as fine insulated copper wire wrapped around a ceramic or ferrite core and finished with solderable terminations. The finished part measures only a few millimeters yet creates a controlled magnetic field that resists sudden changes in current. Designers place these components on power rails, RF signal paths, and filter […]
Behind every powerful guitar performance lies an advanced electronic system that transforms delicate string vibrations into rich, dynamic sound. Modern guitar electronic amplifiers have evolved far beyond simple amplification devices. They now integrate digital signal processors (DSPs), microcontrollers, analog-to-digital converters, power management integrated circuits, wireless communication modules, and semiconductor-based Class D amplification technologies. As musicians […]
Chip ferrite chokes, often called multilayer chip beads, sit quietly on printed circuit boards yet perform a precise job. They present low impedance at DC and low frequencies while rising sharply in impedance at radio frequencies, converting unwanted high frequency energy into heat inside the ferrite material. Surface mount versions in packages such as 0603, […]
