Silicon carbide

Mitsubishi Electric to Ship Samples of SBD-embedded SiC-MOSFET Module

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Monday, May 8, 2023

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today that it will begin shipping samples of a new Schottky barrier diode (SBD)-embedded silicon carbide (SiC) metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET) module, featuring dual-type 3.3kV withstand voltage and 6.0kVrms dielectric strength, on May 31.

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  • Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today that it will begin shipping samples of a new Schottky barrier diode (SBD)-embedded silicon carbide (SiC) metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET) module, featuring dual-type 3.3kV withstand voltage and 6.0kVrms dielectric strength, on May 31.
  • The new module is expected to support superior power, efficiency and reliability in inverter systems for large industrial equipment such as railways and electric power systems.
  • It will be exhibited at major trade shows, including Power Conversion Intelligent Motion (PCIM) Europe 2023 in Nuremberg, Germany from May 9 to 11.
  • Mitsubishi Electric has already released four full-SiC modules and two 3.3kV high-voltage dual-type LV100 modules.

MDT Launches TMR2625x Programmable TMR Linear Sensors with 2MHz Bandwidth for Current Sensing

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Monday, May 8, 2023

NUREMBERG, Germany and ZHANGJIAGANG, China, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MultiDimension Technology Co., Ltd. (MDT), a leading manufacturer  of magnetic sensors specializing in Tunneling Magnetoresistance (TMR) technology, has introduced the TMR265x linear magnetic field sensors at Sensor+Test 2023. Designed to provide wideband current sensing for high-speed power electronics, these sensors feature a 2MHz bandwidth, and they are equipped with a built-in programmable signal conditioning ASIC that supports temperature-calibrated customization of sensitivity and measurement range up to ±1000 Gauss. Through factory presetting or user-performed in-field programming, they offer high uniformity and temperature stability of critical performance metrics for a variety of high-frequency and high-precision sensor applications, including current sensing, rotary encoders, and non-destructive testing.

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  • Designed to provide wideband current sensing for high-speed power electronics, these sensors feature a 2MHz bandwidth, and they are equipped with a built-in programmable signal conditioning ASIC that supports temperature-calibrated customization of sensitivity and measurement range up to ±1000 Gauss.
  • The programmable signal conditioning ASIC supports enhanced versatility in optimizing the critical performance parameters toward specific application requirements.
  • Programmable linear range up to ±1000 Gauss with customizable sensitivity, supporting wide current measurement ranges.
  • For pricing, delivery and technical inquiries, please contact MDT or visit MDT at Sensor+Test 2023 , booth 1-639 in Nuremberg, Germany from May 9-11.

inTEST Consistent Strong Execution Validated by Revenue Growth of 32.5% Year-over-year in First Quarter 2023

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Friday, May 5, 2023

Revenue growth was all organic as acquisitions have been with the Company for over one year.

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  • Revenue growth was all organic as acquisitions have been with the Company for over one year.
  • Growth was the result of strong demand across semi, defense/aerospace, life sciences, security and other markets.
  • During the quarter, the Company generated $2.5 million in cash from operations, up sequentially from $2.3 million in the prior quarter.
  • Capital expenditures were $0.3 million in the first quarter of 2023, similar to the prior-year period.

inTEST Receives Nearly $2 million in Orders for Thermonics Chillers for Electric Vehicle Production

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Friday, May 5, 2023

Units are scheduled to be delivered in the second half of 2023.

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  • Units are scheduled to be delivered in the second half of 2023.
  • With this win, we now can add chillers as innovative solutions for the EV market, complementing our induction heating and battery testing solutions.
  • Innovations in semiconductors and the application of silicon carbide (SiC) enable the recent advances in newer traction inverters.
  • inTEST’s chillers are used to provide the required cooling needed for both the development of inverter technologies as well as providing test environments for production applications.

ACM Research Reports First Quarter 2023 Results

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Friday, May 5, 2023

Total shipments in the first quarter of 2023 were $89.0 million, up 33.0% from the first quarter of 2022.

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  • Total shipments in the first quarter of 2023 were $89.0 million, up 33.0% from the first quarter of 2022.
  • In February 2023, ACM received a first tool order for its Ultra C SAPS-V cleaning tool from a major Europe-based global semiconductor manufacturer.
  • The tool is expected to be shipped to the prospective customer’s European facility in the fourth quarter of 2023.
  • Unless otherwise noted, the following figures refer to the first quarter of 2023 and comparisons are with the first quarter of 2022.

NOVOSENSE at PCIM Europe 2023: Semiconductor Solutions for Automotive & Industrial Applications

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Friday, May 5, 2023

From May 9 to 11, NOVOSENSE plans to showcase technologies and products for automotive and industrial applications.

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  • From May 9 to 11, NOVOSENSE plans to showcase technologies and products for automotive and industrial applications.
  • By means of applying innovative technologies in industrial challenges and difficulties, NOVOSENSE has been devoted to exploring industrial electronic solutions with higher integration, reliability and cost effectiveness.
  • Solutions like integrated isolated power 3CH digital isolated solution of NOVOSENSE effectively help developers simplify industrial system design.
  • See how NOVOSENSE enables automotive and industrial applications with semiconductor solutions at PCIM Europe 2023, NürnbergMesse, Karl-Schönleben-Str.

Vishay Intertechnology to Showcase Latest Power Management Solutions for Next-Generation Applications at PCIM Europe 2023

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

MALVERN, Pa., May 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today announced that at PCIM Europe 2023, the company will be showcasing its broad portfolio of power management solutions that address two increasingly important trends in power electronics: e-mobility and energy storage.

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  • MALVERN, Pa., May 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today announced that at PCIM Europe 2023, the company will be showcasing its broad portfolio of power management solutions that address two increasingly important trends in power electronics: e-mobility and energy storage.
  • PCIM Europe 2023 — an exhibition for power electronics, intelligent motion, renewable energy, and energy management — will be taking place May 9-11 at the Messe Nuremberg, Germany.
  • Serving customers worldwide, Vishay is The DNA of tech.™ Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. is a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH).
  • Power Metal Plate and ENYCAP are trademarks and FRED Pt, Power Metal Strip, eSMP, and TMBS are registered trademarks of Vishay Intertechnology.

Magna Awarded New High-Voltage eDrive Business With Europe-Based Global OEM

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Today, the company has announced it has been awarded a high-volume contract with a Europe-based Global Premium OEM to supply its new eDrive system (eDS Mid).

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  • Today, the company has announced it has been awarded a high-volume contract with a Europe-based Global Premium OEM to supply its new eDrive system (eDS Mid).
  • The eDrive is planned for 2027 model SUVs/sedans, with production expected to begin in 2026.
  • We are embracing the challenge to innovate and bring to market scalable technology solutions that our customers require,” said Diba Ilunga, President Magna Powertrain.
  • Production of the eDrive system will be at the company’s powertrain facilities in Kechnec, Slovakia, and Lannach, Austria, both of which are carbon neutral facilities.

REVASUM (ASX: RVS) secures the sale of a second 7AF-HMG grinder to HALO Industries.

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Revasum today announced the sale of a second 7AF-HMG grinder to Halo Industries, a leading silicon carbide substrate manufacturing technology customer in Santa Clara, CA.

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  • SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Revasum today announced the sale of a second 7AF-HMG grinder to Halo Industries, a leading silicon carbide substrate manufacturing technology customer in Santa Clara, CA.
  • After device fabrication, the 7AF-HMG can also be used for removing excess material on the back of the wafer for device packaging.
  • The 7AF-HMG, equipped with the 'recipe-controlled head angle' (RCHA) feature, provides the most flexible grinding platform for silicon carbide and other hard materials."
  • We're quite excited to add a second tool to our line and continue working with the Revasum team."

EQS-News: AIXTRON: Further acceleration of growth in Power Electronics / Efficient power electronics based on GaN and SiC remain drivers of success / 2023 growth guidance confirmed

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Friday, April 28, 2023

This in particular applies to systems for the production of efficient power electronics based on gallium nitride (GaN) and silicon carbide (SiC) which enjoy a further acceleration of growth.

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  • This in particular applies to systems for the production of efficient power electronics based on gallium nitride (GaN) and silicon carbide (SiC) which enjoy a further acceleration of growth.
  • A number of large customers have chosen AIXTRON to set up their high-volume manufacturing facilities for GaN and SiC.
  • The order momentum for GaN continues to grow due to the increased adoption of this new material in power electronics.
  • Accordingly, AIXTRON again recorded high order intake in the first quarter of 2023 due to this strong momentum in power electronics.