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ROHM Launches AG16xFNxx Series MOSFETs for Automotive 48V Power Supply Systems ROHM Launches AG16xFNxx Series MOSFETs for Automotive 48V Power Supply Systems

ROHM has developed the “AG16xFNxx Series,” a lineup of 80V power MOSFETs designed for 48V power supply systems, which are becoming increasingly common in automotive applications.

In the automotive sector, power demand is increasing, particularly in high-end vehicle models. 48V power supply systems are gaining attention as a highly…

ROHM's New Power Supply IC Chipset ROHM Launches an Ultra-Compact Wireless Power Chipset for Wearables

ROHM has developed a wireless power supply IC chipset consisting of the receiver - ML7670 - and transmitter - ML7671 - compatible with Near Field Communication (NFC) technology for compact wearables such as smart rings and smart bands as well as peripheral devices like smart pens.

The smart ring market has seen rapid growth in recent years, primarily in healthcare and fitness…

The “BD9xxN5 Series” LDO Regulator From ROHM ROHM’s New LDO Regulators with 500mA Output Current Achieving Stable Operation Even with Ultra-small Capacitors to Expand Design Flexibility for High-current Applications

ROHM has developed the “BD9xxN5 Series” of LDO regulator ICs with 500mA output current, featuring its proprietary ultra-stable control technology “Nano Cap™”. This series comprises 18 products designed for 12V/24V primary power supply applications used in automotive equipment, industrial equipment, and communication infrastructure.

In recent years, electronic devices have demanded…

ROHM & Tata Electronics Partner For Semiconductor Manufacturing ROHM and Tata Electronics Form Semiconductor Manufacturing Alliance

ROHM and Tata Electronics have announced the formation of a strategic partnership for semiconductor manufacturing. Initially, the broader emphasis will be on implementing a manufacturing framework for power semiconductors. While the partnership takes form in India, the companies aim to serve both Indian and global markets through it.

Eyeing mass production by next year, the first plan…

ROHM's New Three-Phase BLDC Gate Driver 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…

Infineon And ROHM Partner On SiC Power Packages Infineon and ROHM Sign MoU for Compatible SiC Power Packages

Infineon and ROHM have signed an MoU(Memorandum of Understanding) that lets them act as second sources for each other's customers using certain SiC products with applications including electric vehicle on-board chargers, solar photovoltaic systems, energy storage, and AI data centres. This will make both the design and procurement process easier for the customer. The standardisation of…

ROHM's Hybrid Digital Analog Power Supply Reference Design REF67004 is ROHM's New Power Supply Design that Combines Analog and Digital Control

Traditional analog power supplies struggle to keep up with today’s performance and control accuracy requirements, which have gotten way stricter. Even though digital power supplies work better, they’re just too expensive and use too much power for smaller industrial applications. This makes their use limited. To counter this, ROHM has just announced a new reference design for power supply…

Kaynes Ships First Chip Prototype to AOS Kaynes Becomes First OSAT to Ship Prototype Under India’s Semiconductor Mission

According to a Business Standard report (as republished by Communications Today), Kaynes Semicon will deliver a prototype of a chip to its very first paying customer, Alpha & Omega Semiconductor (AOS), who will test it to ensure it works as required before full production gets approved. This means the prototype will go through an approximately three-month qualification process that…

ROHM NIR LEDs for Sensing Applications ROHM Expands NIR LED Lineup with Miniature Models for VR, Industrial, and Medical Use

ROHM announced the launch of a new series of compact surface-mount near-infrared (NIR) LEDs, designed to meet the surging demand for precise, power-efficient sensing in contemporary applications such as VR, AR, automation systems, and biosensors. The introduced lineup includes six models across three package configurations.

The LEDs are available in 850nm and 940nm wavelengths, tailored…

LogiCoA001-EVK-001 ROHM’s New Power Supply Solution for Small to Medium Industrial and Consumer Equipment

ROHM's LogiCoA001-EVK-001 power supply solution is designed for small to medium power industrial and consumer equipment, ranging from 30W to 1kW. This solution leverages both analog and digital technologies to provide the functionality of fully digital control power supplies while maintaining low power consumption and cost. The core component is the high-performance…

Silicon-based Metal Oxide GaN HEMTs: Future Power Semiconductors

Silicon-based metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistors (MOSFETs) have been the standard in power electronics applications since the 1960s. Still, the evolution of various technologies—particularly in the automotive and consumer electronics sectors—have created new challenges for developers seeking to provide higher efficiency and greater power density in…

Single-Cell Thermal Printhead ROHM Develops Single-Cell Thermal Printhead for Energy-Efficient Printing

ROHM introduces the KR2002-Q06N5AA thermal printhead, designed for compatibility with a single Li-ion battery cell (3.6V) battery drive. This advancement aims to enhance printing performance while achieving approximately 30% energy savings.  2-cell Li-ion battery printers lead in speed and quality for payment terminals and mobile label printers. Single-cell Li-…