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UK Startup Fires Up 1,000°C Space Furnace, Pushing Semiconductor Manufacturing Beyond Earth The next generation of computer chips may not come from factories on Earth, but from satellites circling the planet. A UK company’s successful test of a 1,000°C furnace in space is bringing that futuristic vision closer to reality. Space Forge, a startup based in Cardiff, Wales, has confirmed that its microwave sized orbital furnace was successfully switched on and reached the temperature… |
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Suchi Semicon's New QFN and Power Package Families to Reduce India's Dependency on External Suppliers Suchi Semicon announced the addition of new QFN (Quad Flat No-lead) and Power Package families to its portfolio. The QFN types include QFN, uQFN, DFN, and XFN options, whereas the Power Package types comprise DPAK, TO-series and IPAK options. This move helps avoid dependency on external suppliers by satisfying the package requirements of Indian chip designers and product manufacturers in-house… |
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ROHM's New Three-Phase BLDC Gate Driver Uses TriC3 to Cut Switching Loss for Medium-Voltage Motors ROHM’s new three-phase brushless DC motor gate driver uses its proprietary TriC3™ technology to minimise FET switching loss without compromising on electromagnetic interference (EMI). It is designed for motors that run on 12 to 48V power sources, meaning that applications include electric drills, industrial fans, air conditioners, and E-bikes. The TriC3™ tech helps mitigate the usual… |
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Power Integrations’ Switcher ICs Let Engineers Pick between GaN, SiC, or Silicon - electronica India 2025 Power Integrations displayed a wide array of new tech for applications including EVs, railways, industrial power supplies, and renewable energy systems at electronica 2025. In their booth, we met with Andrew Smith, their Director of Technical Outreach and Director of Training, who walked us through some of the key highlights. The company showcased its range of switch… |
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Vishay’s New IHDM Inductors Deliver 30% Higher Current Performance for Automotive Applications Vishay Intertechnology has introduced two new automotive-grade inductors. Both IHDM-1107BBEV-2A and IHDM-1107BBEV-3A come in a 1107 case size with soft saturation current up to 422 A, depending on the model. These are through-hole, edge-wound inductors with a powdered iron alloy core that works reliably from -40 to +180 °C, keeping power losses to a minimum and achieving high thermal… |
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Mouser Electronics to Showcase Innovation at Automation Expo 2025 Automation Expo 2025 is around the corner, and Mouser Electronics, a well-established name in tech parts, is bringing its latest tech to the show. The event takes place from August 11–14 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai. Visitors can head to Hall 2, Booth K-20, and explore high-performance semiconductors and electronic components that are every bit tailored for the most intensive… |
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TI Introduces Predictive Battery Gauges to Maximize Runtime in Portable Devices Texas Instruments (TI) has unveiled two new battery fuel gauges (BQ41Z90 and BQ41Z50). These gauges use Dynamic Z-Track™, a predictive algorithm that is known to deliver industry-leading accuracy in monitoring battery charge and health. Setting them apart from traditional methods, this adaptive tech can achieve state-of-charge and state-of-health readings within 1% error, which helps extend… |
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Rare Earth Magnet Shortage Threatens Auto Production in India As reported in recent CNBC coverage, India’s automotive sector is bracing for potential production delays as a global shortage of rare earth magnets, critical for both electric vehicles (EVs) and traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, has begun to put a strain on supply chains. China has control over 90% of the global supply of rare earth materials. The country’s priorities are… |
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EVRE Inaugurates New Hyderabad EV Charger Manufacturing Unit to Boost Domestic Production Capacity EVRE, an EV charging infrastructure company has opened a new domestic charger manufacturing unit at the Patancheru Industrial Development Area in Hyderabad. The facility will begin by producing up to 5000 chargers per month and plans to double the output to 10000 units by 2026, when the expansion is expected to be complete. This new plant will enable the company to… |
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Maharashtra Cabinet Approves Electric Vehicle Policy 2025 with Subsidies and Toll Waiver Benefits On Tuesday, the Maharashtra government announced the Electric Vehicle Policy 2025 with an allocated budget of ₹1,993 crore over the next five years. The initiative aims to promote the adoption of electric vehicles, reduce carbon emissions and support sustainable transport across the state. The Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis approved the policy… |
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Hyundai Motor Group Launches Battery and Electrification Research Centre at IIT Delhi Campus Hyundai Motor Group has officially opened the Hyundai Centre of Excellence for future mobility technology at IIT Delhi. This new research hub is part of a long-term partnership between Hyundai and India’s premier institutes of technology. It will focus on nine key projects covering battery cells, system testing, battery management systems, boosting energy density,… |
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IIT-Bhubaneswar Partners with Numeros Motors Pvt Ltd for Two-Year Research on Rare Earth-Free EV Motors The Indian Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar (IIT Bhubaneswar) and Bengaluru-based Numeros Motors Pvt Ltd signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to begin a two-year research project on electric vehicle (EV) components. Numeros Motors is a new equipment manufacturer focused on truly home-grown electric mobility solutions. The goal of this partnership is to… |
