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SONOS Non-Volatile Memory Technology


The demand for embedded flash memory has grown steeply over the years as many new applications emerged in consumer electronics (touchscreens, smart cards, bank cards, mobile payment, e-passport, etc.) in addition to the industrial system-on-chip (SOC) designs. The memory content of these applications has been increasing steadily due to greater requirements on system performance and code/data st... » read more

Paving The Way For Sustainable AI


Real-time requirements and the need for power-efficiency, security and privacy drives AI-processing at the edge. Key benefits of Edge AI include: -Low latency and real-time response -High power efficiency -Improved security and data privacy -Reduced cost A complementary set of AI-specific products and solutions, an end-to-end ML platform as well as an extensive application kno... » read more

Exploring Machine Learning Enabled Microcontrollers As An Alternative To Linux-Based MPUs


In today’s rapidly evolving technology landscape, the distinction between microcontrollers (MCUs) and micro processors (MPUs) is blurring with the introduction of high-performance Arm Cortex M processors. A compelling proposition emerges when a highly integrated device, PSOC™ Edge MCU, combines the power of the Cortex®M55 with advanced graphic peripherals, DSP Helium, and a neural net... » read more

Understanding the Importance of Power System Reliability Modelings


Given the unique challenges that power supplies in high-reliability environments face, Infineon decided to investigate Power System Reliability Modeling (PSRM) and develop innovative solutions to overcome those challenges. This whitepaper will serve as an introduction to this topic and pave the way into this new and innovative field. Read more here. » read more

Decarbonizing Commercial Vehicles with Infineon Semiconductors


Commercial, construction and agricultural vehicles (CAVs) are the backbone of industries that drive our global economy. Motivated by recent developments, the CAV industry is now undergoing a radical change: the journey toward electrification--from CAVS to eCAVs. The electrification of CAVs is a huge and promising challenge in which the semiconductors play a crucial role. Find more informatio... » read more

Gate Drive Configurations For GaN Power Transistors


This whitepaper gives a compact overview of the recommended gate drive concepts for both GIT (gate injection transistor) and SGT (Schottky gate transistor) product families. A versatile standard drive (RC interface) can be easily adapted to both technologies. The document also provides basic gate drive dimensioning guidelines and some typical application examples. Find more information here. » read more

The Importance Of Power Conversion Technologies In The Production Of Green Hydrogen


Global demand for green hydrogen is high and rising fast. Some studies predict that the electrical power demand to produce green hydrogen will be 4500 GW by 2050, compared to today’s (2023) electrical power demand of around 25 GW. This exponential growth will be fueled by green hydrogen which will reduce the carbon footprint of existing industries that use hydrogen as a feedstock, and by the ... » read more

Enabling The Next Generation Of Smarter Self-Navigating Robots Using Hybrid ToF Technology


Previous generations of robot vacuum cleaners have used a random pattern for cleaning that is inefficient and slow. Next-generation robots are much smarter and generate a map of the environment using sensors to localize themselves. This provides users with a floorplan of their home, from which the rooms and areas can be selected for cleaning or restricted from access. The new robots accomplish ... » read more

Optimized Drivetrain And New Semiconductor Technologies Enable The Design Of Energy-Efficient Electric Vehicles


The traction inverter is the core component of the drivetrain in all-electric vehicles, making it the most essential system: The device plays a crucial role in enabling efficient and sustainable electromobility since it directly influences the power output and significantly affects the vehicle’s dynamics. However, to develop efficient electric vehicles the integration of complementary sub... » read more

Build Battery-Free Smart Locks With NFC Energy Harvesting Technology


Today, battery-powered smart locks with shared access capabilities have become increasingly popular in both consumer and industrial access control applications. However, battery-related issues frequently arise in many use cases. For outdoor applications, fluctuating temperatures and extremes can significantly reduce battery life. Indoor applications, on the other hand, can incur high battery re... » read more

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