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ROHM Semiconductor and Nanjing SemiDrive Technology Jointly Develop a Reference Design: Utilizing PMICs and SerDes ICs for SoC

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Mittwoch, Mai 22, 2024

The design is primarily based on SemiDrive’s X9M and X9E automotive SoCs, and includes PMICs, SerDes ICs, LED driver IC, and other components from ROHM.

Key Points: 
  • The design is primarily based on SemiDrive’s X9M and X9E automotive SoCs, and includes PMICs, SerDes ICs, LED driver IC, and other components from ROHM.
  • In this context, ROHM PMICs and SerDes ICs achieve a high level of integration in power supply blocks, while supporting increased stability during high-speed data transmission.
  • This resulted in ROHM components, such as PMICs and SerDes ICs, being integrated into the reference board for SemiDrive's X9H In-Vehicle SoC.
  • In particular, ROHM SerDes ICs and PMICs, which leverage original analog technology, are key components in our reference design.

DIGITIMES Asia: Analog IC inventory returns to normal levels

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Montag, Mai 6, 2024

According to the news report from the technology-focused media DIGITIMES Asia ,Texas Instruments (TI) pointed out that in addition to inventory levels in the consumer market returning to normal, supply chain inventory destocking in application markets, such as automotive and industrial control, has entered the final stage.

Key Points: 
  • According to the news report from the technology-focused media DIGITIMES Asia ,Texas Instruments (TI) pointed out that in addition to inventory levels in the consumer market returning to normal, supply chain inventory destocking in application markets, such as automotive and industrial control, has entered the final stage.
  • Taiwanese IC design houses believe that despite overall demand for analog ICs remaining sluggish, inventory levels have generally returned to normal .
  • As the leading manufacturer in the analog IC market, TI's market observations and related statements have always been seen as important indicators by industry players.
  • Customers not only requested that price reductions return to pre-pandemic levels, but actively asked that actual prices also return to pre-pandemic levels.

Rambus Expands Chipset for Advanced Data Center Memory Modules with DDR5 Server PMICs

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Montag, April 29, 2024

With this new family of server PMICs, Rambus offers module manufacturers a complete DDR5 RDIMM memory interface chipset supporting a broad range of data center use cases.

Key Points: 
  • With this new family of server PMICs, Rambus offers module manufacturers a complete DDR5 RDIMM memory interface chipset supporting a broad range of data center use cases.
  • “Rambus, a proven volume supplier of on-module memory interface chips, is ready to provide the critical PMIC components for the DDR5 memory module makers.”
    The PMIC is a critical component in the DDR5 memory architecture, enabling more memory channels, higher capacity modules and greater bandwidth.
  • The Rambus DDR5 server PMIC family includes products for the JEDEC extreme current (PMIC5020), high current (PMIC5000) and low current (PMIC5010) specifications.
  • This new family of Rambus server PMICs, together with Rambus DDR5 RCD, SPD Hub and Temperature Sensor ICs, comprise a complete memory interface chipset for a broad range of DDR5 RDIMM configurations and use cases.

STMicroelectronics’ high-performance microcontrollers pave the way to new innovations in smart home and industrial systems

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Dienstag, März 12, 2024

Examples include adding richer, colorful user interfaces and performing multiple functions simultaneously, which is usually achieved with microprocessors (MPU).

Key Points: 
  • Examples include adding richer, colorful user interfaces and performing multiple functions simultaneously, which is usually achieved with microprocessors (MPU).
  • “The MCUs promise to enhance the visual performance and responsiveness of future displays, enabling more engaging and interactive user experiences.
  • In addition, power management is integrated on-chip, in contrast with typical MPU practice that requires an external power-management IC (PMIC).
  • STM32 is a registered and/or unregistered trademark of STMicroelectronics International NV or its affiliates in the EU and/or elsewhere.

AM Best Places Credit Ratings of Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Group’s Members Under Review With Negative Implications

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Donnerstag, März 28, 2024

AM Best has placed under review with negative implications the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a-” (Excellent) of Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Company (PMIC) and its wholly owned reinsured subsidiary, Chiron Insurance Company (Chiron).

Key Points: 
  • AM Best has placed under review with negative implications the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a-” (Excellent) of Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Company (PMIC) and its wholly owned reinsured subsidiary, Chiron Insurance Company (Chiron).
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings .
  • For information on the proper use of Best’s Credit Ratings, Best’s Performance Assessments, Best’s Preliminary Credit Assessments and AM Best press releases, please view Guide to Proper Use of Best’s Ratings & Assessments .
  • AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specializing in the insurance industry.

e-peas showcases complete solutions for batteryless design with industry-leading ecosystem partners at Embedded World

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Donnerstag, April 4, 2024

LOUVAIN-LA-NEUVE, Belgium, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- e-peas, a leader in energy harvesting power management technology, invites engineers to its booth located Hall 4A -301 at Embedded World 2024 to see just how easy it is to use e-peas PMICs to power wirelessly connected designs using harvested ambient energy. With complete ecosystem solutions for efficient power conversion, storage, and delivery using ambient light, thermal, or RF energy, e-peas and its partners provide a single point of contact for designers looking to move towards a greener IoT with a smaller PCB footprint, downsized storage element, and maintenance-free operation.

Key Points: 
  • With complete ecosystem solutions for efficient power conversion, storage, and delivery using ambient light, thermal, or RF energy, e-peas and its partners provide a single point of contact for designers looking to move towards a greener IoT with a smaller PCB footprint, downsized storage element, and maintenance-free operation.
  • This year, e-peas will be showcasing its collaboration with several industry-leading partners in the fields of wireless Systems-on-Chip (SoCs), energy harvesting sources, and energy storage elements.
  • Geoffroy Gosset, CEO and co-founder of e-peas, stated: "e-peas PMICs ideally complement industry-leading wireless SoCs and other parts of the energy harvesting ecosystem to optimise the overall performance of our customer applications.
  • See the complete design journey from PMIC to end product on booth 4A-301 at the Embedded World Exhibition & Conference on 9-11 April at Nuremburg Messe, Germany.

e-peas showcases complete solutions for batteryless design with industry-leading ecosystem partners at Embedded World

Retrieved on: 
Donnerstag, April 4, 2024

LOUVAIN-LA-NEUVE, Belgium, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- e-peas, a leader in energy harvesting power management technology, invites engineers to its booth located Hall 4A -301 at Embedded World 2024 to see just how easy it is to use e-peas PMICs to power wirelessly connected designs using harvested ambient energy. With complete ecosystem solutions for efficient power conversion, storage, and delivery using ambient light, thermal, or RF energy, e-peas and its partners provide a single point of contact for designers looking to move towards a greener IoT with a smaller PCB footprint, downsized storage element, and maintenance-free operation.

Key Points: 
  • With complete ecosystem solutions for efficient power conversion, storage, and delivery using ambient light, thermal, or RF energy, e-peas and its partners provide a single point of contact for designers looking to move towards a greener IoT with a smaller PCB footprint, downsized storage element, and maintenance-free operation.
  • This year, e-peas will be showcasing its collaboration with several industry-leading partners in the fields of wireless Systems-on-Chip (SoCs), energy harvesting sources, and energy storage elements.
  • Geoffroy Gosset, CEO and co-founder of e-peas, stated: "e-peas PMICs ideally complement industry-leading wireless SoCs and other parts of the energy harvesting ecosystem to optimise the overall performance of our customer applications.
  • See the complete design journey from PMIC to end product on booth 4A-301 at the Embedded World Exhibition & Conference on 9-11 April at Nuremburg Messe, Germany.

AM Best Downgrades Credit Ratings of Members of Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Group

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Donnerstag, Januar 25, 2024

The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) has been revised to stable from negative.

Key Points: 
  • The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) has been revised to stable from negative.
  • These companies are domiciled in Algona, IA and collectively called Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Group (PMIG or the group).
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings .
  • For information on the proper use of Best’s Credit Ratings, Best’s Performance Assessments, Best’s Preliminary Credit Assessments and AM Best press releases, please view Guide to Proper Use of Best’s Ratings & Assessments .

China and US Bolster Semiconductor Independence as Taiwan’s Foundry Capacity Share Projected to Decline to 41% by 2027, Says TrendForce

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Donnerstag, Dezember 14, 2023

Meanwhile, Taiwan holds nearly 80% when it comes to EUV generation processes (such as 7nm and beyond).

Key Points: 
  • Meanwhile, Taiwan holds nearly 80% when it comes to EUV generation processes (such as 7nm and beyond).
  • 2027, the US’s share of advanced process capacity is expected to increase to 17%, although TSMC and Samsung will still account for over half of this capacity.
  • By 2027, China’s share in mature process capacity is expected to reach 39%, with room for further growth if equipment procurement proceeds smoothly.
  • Customers are also requiring global validation of production lines, even with long-term foundry partners, to enable flexible capacity adjustments.

NuVolta Qi2 MPP Module Global Debut

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Montag, Dezember 18, 2023

NuVolta focuses on the research and development of wireless and wired fast charging technology.

Key Points: 
  • NuVolta focuses on the research and development of wireless and wired fast charging technology.
  • With the world's leading wireless charging technology, NuVolta quickly entered the fields of mobile phone, IoT and automobile, and has broken the charging power record 5 times.
  • With continuous innovation in process, design, packaging, power system architecture and product iteration, NuVolta has developed into a key supplier of smart phone fast charging chipsets.
  • Starting from wireless charging technology, NuVolta has developed 3 generations of wireless charging technology platform.