To address contemporary market needs for improved form factors and energy-efficient products, Infineon Technologies has developed a new CoolMOS PFD7 high-voltage MOSFET family, setting a new benchmark in 950 V super junction (SJ) technology. The new 950 V series combines outstanding performance with state-of-the-art ease of use and features an integrated fast body diode ensuring […]
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Selecting a gate driver for ASIL-certified systems
Several safety features now found in gate driver integrated circuits make it easier for automotive system designs to get ASIL certification. David Divins • Infineon Technologies The Automotive Safety Integrity Level (ASIL) is a risk classification system defined by the ISO 26262 standard for the functional safety of road vehicles. There are four ASIL safety […]
ARM MCU-with-NFC combo targets smart actuator uses
With integrated H-Bridge and energy harvesting modules, a smart actuator can be implemented in a single-chip solution with minimum components required. Infineon Technologies AG has developed a new programmable 32-bit ARM Cortex-M0 microcontroller (MCU) with embedded near-field communication (NFC) frontend to enable cost effective development of smart actuators, such as passive locks. Using the NFC […]
AI/ML-based sensor fusion technology platform targets home-security alarm system
Infineon Technologies AG announced its battery-powered Smart Alarm System (SAS). The technology platform achieves high accuracy and very low-power operation using sensor fusion based on artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML). This technology combined with low-power wake-on acoustic event detection provides remarkable performance. The compact design exceeds the detection accuracy of acoustic-only alarm systems while achieving equal […]
Single-package gate-driver/MCU targets battery-powered three-phase BLDC motors
Due to their numerous advantages, three-phase brushless DC (BLDC) motors are becoming the preferred choice for designing modern battery-powered motor products. However, reducing their size and weight to enhance ergonomics and extended battery life leads to design challenges. To help designers meet the end-market objectives, Infineon Technologies has launched the fully programmable motor controllers MOTIX IMD700A and […]
2 Mb density F-RAM rad-hardened for extreme environments
Infineon Technologies LLC announced the availability of the space industry’s first radiation-hardened (rad-hard), serial interface Ferroelectric RAM (F-RAM) for extreme environments. The new devices deliver unsurpassed reliability and data retention and are more energy-efficient than non-volatile EEPROM and serial NOR Flash devices for space applications. The addition of a QML-V qualified F-RAM to Infineon’s memory […]
BLE SoC includes power amp, high-sensitivity receiver
Infineon Technologies AG is launching the AIROC CYW20829 Bluetooth LE system on chip (SoC). The AIROC CYW20829 Bluetooth LE SoC is a Bluetooth 5.3 core spec-compliant device for IoT, smart home, and industrial applications. With the right combination of low power and high performance, AIROC CYW20829 is designed to support the entire spectrum of Bluetooth Low […]
HMI touch sense devices now ultra low-power
Infineon Technologies AG launched the company’s fifth-generation CAPSENSE capacitive and inductive touch sensing human-machine interface (HMI) technology. The next-generation CAPSENSE solution embedded in PSoC microcontrollers delivers higher performance and lower power consumption for demanding user interfaces in-home appliances, industrial, consumer, and IoT products. The enhanced HMI enables advanced solutions like proximity sensing with the improved […]
Tiny CO2 sensor from Infineon Technologies bestowed Switches & Sensors LEAP Award
At four times smaller and three times lighter than its NDRI counterparts, the tiny XENSIV PAS CO2 sensor from Infineon Technologies captured the judges’ attention, earning it the LEAP Award in Switches & Sensors. More than 100 entries were received for the annual competition which celebrates the most innovative and forward-thinking products serving the design […]
The evolution of smart MOSFET technologies
A review of MOSFET advances helps predict where the technology is likely to head. Ashita Mirchandani, Bastian Lang • Infineon Technologies The past 50 years have seen unprecedented changes enabled by technology. The trend will continue with emerging technologies such as e-mobility, the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, connectivity and 5G. At the heart […]
