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Indian Researchers Create Placenta On Chip

In a technology breakthrough, researchers from India recently created a placenta on chip, opening the way for researchers to conduct new research into pregnancy and complications that may arrise. What exactly did the researchers do and why could organ on chip technologies become big business in the future?

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Chinese University Creates 3D Chip Design Tool for Huawei’s Logic Folding Architecture

Recently we covered Huawei’s development of a LogicFolding technology to increase device density, but now researchers from China have created a tool to help convert chip designs into 3D folded structures. What exactly does the tool do and why could technologies like Logic Folding be the future for semiconductors?

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u-blox Introduces First F11 GNSS Products with 7mW Low-Power Positioning

u-blox has introduced its first F11 GNSS products, including the UBX-F11270-KB and UBX-F11170-CC dual-band chips, delivering meter-level positioning with power consumption as low as 7mW in LEAP mode for tracking and wearable applications.

Vishay Introduces Resettable Polymer PTC Thermistor Series for Low-Voltage Circuit Protection

Vishay has introduced six resettable polymer PTC thermistor series with package sizes from 0603 to 2920, holding currents up to 5A, and trip currents up to 10A for low-voltage overcurrent protection.

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MCC Introduces MCTL1DxN Power MOSFET Family in TOLL-8L Package

MCC has introduced the MCTL1DxN series, a family of 40V to 100V N-channel power MOSFETs featuring RDS(on) down to 1.0mΩ, current ratings up to 364A, and a thermally optimized TOLL-8L package for high-efficiency power conversion.

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TDK Introduces Automotive Gate Drive Transformers for 500V xEV Power Systems

TDK has introduced the E13 EM series, a family of automotive-qualified SMD gate drive transformers combining reinforced insulation, compact dimensions, and support for flyback and push-pull converters in 500V electric vehicle power systems.

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onsemi Demonstrates Gate Driver Pairing Tool for SiC and GaN Designs

onsemi has introduced Elite Pairing Studio, a simulation tool that helps engineers compare gate driver and power switch combinations for SiC, GaN and MOSFET designs before system-level simulation.

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Texan Researchers 3D Print Key Battery Part in Any Shape

Recently, researchers from University of Texas showed how a lithium-based electrolyte could be 3D printed into any shape. How could this technique change how batteries are made, and where could it be useful?

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Apple Pressuring US Government To Allow Purchase of Chinese Chips

As the pressure to find alternative chip sources intensifies, China has reportedly pressured the US government to allow it to purchase chips from China. Whether or not the US will capitulate to this request remains unclear, but what does this say about the current state of the chip market?

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Toshiba Introduces 80V Power MOSFET with 1.4mΩ On-Resistance for Industrial Power Supplies

Toshiba has introduced the TPM1R408RH, an 80V N-channel power MOSFET featuring 1.4mΩ maximum RDS(on), a 45% improved figure-of-merit, and a compact SOP Advance(E) package for high-efficiency industrial SMPS applications.

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