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Acroname Launches Cost-Reduced Managed USB-C Hub Optimized for Lower Power

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Thursday, December 22, 2022
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221201005003/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221201005003/en/
    Acroname USBHub3c Lab Edition - native USB-C / PD capable switching hub, optimized for lower cost and lower power.
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    Today, Acroname is launching the USBHub3c Lab Edition : a software-managed USB-C hub, host switch, port manager, and power-delivery tester, based on the industry-leading USBHub3c.
  • USBHub3c Lab Edition is cost optimized for lower power, 5V-only applications.
  • The power budgeting system also allows engineers to fine tune power sourcing when connected to high-current sink devices.

Elevation Semiconductor Introduces Two New Offline AC-DC Primary-Side PWM Controllers for Flyback Converters

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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The HL9510 and HL9512 are flyback PWM controller ICs that operate in a quasi-resonant (QR) mode to significantly enhance the system efficiency and power density.

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  • The HL9510 and HL9512 are flyback PWM controller ICs that operate in a quasi-resonant (QR) mode to significantly enhance the system efficiency and power density.
  • "The new flyback PWM controllers add another dimension to our fast-charging solutions portfolio with their enhanced system efficiency and power density.
  • Their smaller footprint also plays a critical role in key applications with limited board space," said David Nam, CEO of Elevation Semiconductor.
  • Elevation Semiconductor was founded in 2021 by industry veterans from leading analog companies experienced in AC-DC power solutions, silicon controllers, and GaN intellectual properties.

Silanna Semiconductor Announces World's First Buck Converter IC to Feature Intelligent, Adaptive Power Sharing

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Monday, August 8, 2022
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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Silanna Semiconductor, The Power Density Leader, has launched the world's first buck converter Power IC to feature intelligent power sharing. The new SZPL3002A buck converter IC with a built-in USB PD/FC port controller will significantly reduce the number of components needed to implement 65W fast charger and adapter applications with up to four ports.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Silanna Semiconductor, The Power Density Leader, has launched the world's first buck converter Power IC to feature intelligent power sharing.
  • Silanna Semiconductor focuses on the ultimate Power Management challenges with solutions that combine best-in-class power density and efficiency with unprecedented BoM savings.
  • "Silanna Semiconductor is known by our mantra 'Power Management Re-Imagined' and this unique Power IC is the world's first to feature intelligent power sharing using a fully integrated USB-PD controller, MCU and VCONN cable communications protocol within this highly efficient DC/DC buck converter," said Mark Drucker, CEO of Silanna Semiconductor.
  • Power IC SZPL3002A 65W Buck Converter with Integrated USB PD/FC Port Controller Key Features and Benefits:
    Full protection features such as OCP, OVP, OTP
    Calculated, adaptive intelligent power sharing across 2, 3 or 4 ports
    About Silanna Semiconductor: The Power Density Leader.

STMicroelectronics’ new chip boosts energy efficiency in consumer electronics, with potential to save almost 100 terawatt-hours worldwide

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Monday, June 20, 2022
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The new chip, called ST- ONE , sets to increase energy efficiency in a wide variety of ac-dc adapters, fully compliant with USB-PD 3.1, including laptop and smartphone chargers.

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  • The new chip, called ST- ONE , sets to increase energy efficiency in a wide variety of ac-dc adapters, fully compliant with USB-PD 3.1, including laptop and smartphone chargers.
  • The new ST-ONE chip pairs with STs MasterGaN power output modules based on advanced gallium-nitride (GaN) semiconductor technology.
  • Although laptops provide optional power-saving settings, every machine can save even more energy if equipped with a more efficient power adapter.
  • The ST-ONE chip is optimized for controlling power supplies that recover energy normally dissipated as heat from conventional circuits.

Navitas GaN ICs Fast-Charge Lenovo’s 2022 Legion Gen 7 Powerhouse Gaming Laptops

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Thursday, May 12, 2022
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The power conversion topology is a PFC stage followed by an isolating high-frequency, quasi-resonant (HFQR) flyback using Navitas NV6136A GaNFast power IC with GaNSense technology.

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  • The power conversion topology is a PFC stage followed by an isolating high-frequency, quasi-resonant (HFQR) flyback using Navitas NV6136A GaNFast power IC with GaNSense technology.
  • Navitas GaN power IC is fast and efficient, easy-to-use, and has a higher reliability and success rate in development and use.
  • Navitas Semiconductor (Nasdaq: NVTS) is the industry leader in GaN power ICs, founded in 2014.
  • Navitas Semiconductor, GaNFast, GaNSense and the Navitas logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Navitas Semiconductor.

Navitas GaN IC Drives vivo’s First 8”-Screen Foldable Phone

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Friday, April 22, 2022
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As the first in-box GaN charger for a foldable phone, the dual-output 80W USB-C charger supports vivos proprietary fast-charge protocol and industry-standard USB-PD, with simultaneous fast-charging of two devices.

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  • As the first in-box GaN charger for a foldable phone, the dual-output 80W USB-C charger supports vivos proprietary fast-charge protocol and industry-standard USB-PD, with simultaneous fast-charging of two devices.
  • "We are excited to use Navitas GaNFast power IC in our 80W GaN charger to power our vivo X Fold, said vivos Product Line General Manager Hong Yi on the product launch.
  • "Navitas is honored that vivo's first foldable phone has an in-box GaNFast charger, said Gene Sheridan, Navitas CEO and co-founder.
  • Navitas Semiconductor, GaNFast, GaNSense and the Navitas logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Navitas Semiconductor.

Navitas GaN ICs Drive Samsung Galaxy S22 Fast Charging

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Monday, March 14, 2022
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., March 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Navitas Semiconductor (Nasdaq: NVTS), the industry-leader in gallium nitride (GaN) power integrated circuits has announced that its GaNFast technology has been selected for Samsung's flagship Galaxy S22 Ultra and S22+ smartphones. The small, powerful 45W Super Fast charger has the highest power density of any Samsung charger, enabled by GaNFast power ICs.

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  • The small, powerful 45W Super Fast charger has the highest power density of any Samsung charger, enabled by GaNFast power ICs.
  • The S22 Ultra, with 6.8" screen and 5,000 mAhr battery, and the S22+ (6.6" screen, 4,500 mAhr) are the latest-generation flagship smartphones from Samsung.
  • Navitas' proprietary GaN power ICs integrate GaN power (FET) and GaN drive plus control and protection in a single SMT package.
  • GaN power ICs integrate GaN power with drive, control and protection to enable faster charging, higher power density and greater energy savings for mobile, consumer, enterprise, eMobility and new energy markets.

Eggtronic Demo Board Simplifies and Speeds Design of World's Smallest and Most Efficient 35 W Adapters and Chargers

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Thursday, February 3, 2022
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MODENA, Italy, Feb. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eggtronic , has announced an AC/DC demo and development board to speed the design, prototyping and implementation of high-performance, high-efficiency, ultra-compact power converters, power adapters and device chargers.

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  • MODENA, Italy, Feb. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eggtronic , has announced an AC/DC demo and development board to speed the design, prototyping and implementation of high-performance, high-efficiency, ultra-compact power converters, power adapters and device chargers.
  • The new 35 W AC/DC development board is built using Eggtronic's EcoVoltas QuarEgg+ technology.
  • Eggtronic developed the EcoVoltas proprietary, patented power conversion architecture to help engineers meet long-term goals on cost, size, weight and sustainability.
  • A version of the development board with easy access to every testing point is also available for simplified design of QuarEgg based power adapters.

Acroname Launches the World’s First Programmable USB Type-C Hub Designed for USB-PD Debug and Validation

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021
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Acroname, Inc., Today, Boulder, Colorado-based Acroname launched the worlds first industrial and programmable USB Type-C Hub, Power Delivery Analyzer, and Tester.

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  • Acroname, Inc., Today, Boulder, Colorado-based Acroname launched the worlds first industrial and programmable USB Type-C Hub, Power Delivery Analyzer, and Tester.
  • We built the Acroname USBHub3c to be the most capable and reliable USB hub in the world.
  • We then bolted on the advanced power-delivery analyzer and debug and validation tools, said Justin Gregg, Acronames chief executive officer.
  • In 2015, Acroname invented the programmable USB hub concept and successfully launched a series of USB Hubs that are used by some of the biggest tech companies in the world.