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Maurizio Di Paolo Emilio
Content Editor & Technical Writer | Ph.D | Power Electronics, Renewable Energy, Embedded Systems, Quantum Computing
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In a significant move towards sustainability, Infineon Technologies AG has announced its commitment to provide comprehensive Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) data for its products. Initially, the company will offer PCF data for approximately half of its product inventory, with plans to expand this to all products in the future.? Infineon has already published evaluations of reference product lines on its official website, marking a significant milestone in its sustainability journey. By analyzing the carbon footprint at the product level, Infineon demonstrates its commitment to decarbonization and digitization, promoting transparency and accountability in the semiconductor industry.
In an interview with Power Electronics News, Corinna Wolf, Global Head Sustainability at Infineon Technologies, highlighted as this methodology aligns with international standards such as the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and ISO 14067, ensuring a precise and comparable representation of the carbon footprint.
“There is no industry standard within the semiconductor industry for PCF calculations available yet. Therefore, Infineon has developed its own robust methodology to allocate the carbon footprint. The methodology encompasses all relevant emissions, including those from raw material supply, internal production, energy consumption, and transportation. By adhering to these standards, Infineon provides accurate PCF data, enabling customers to determine their own product carbon footprints and make more informed decisions,” said Wolf.
Vertically Integrated SiC Production: onsemi’s Czech Investment Aligns with EU Chips Act
By Maurizio Di Paolo Emilio
onsemi has announced a multi-year investment plan, committing up to $2 billion to bolster the supply chain of advanced power semiconductors. This investment aims to cater to the needs of both European and global markets. The company’s initiative includes the development of a vertically integrated silicon carbide manufacturing facility in the Czech Republic, which is expected to incorporate advanced packaging capabilities. This move is in response to the increasing global trends towards electrification , renewable energy sources, and artificial intelligence, which have escalated the demand for efficient energy management semiconductors.
The 2023 Sustainability Report from Microchip: a record of ethical and environmental practices
By Maurizio Di Paolo Emilio
Microchip Technology’s commitment to ethical and socially responsible business practices is reflected in its recently released 2023 Sustainability Report . This report1 aligns with the company’s guiding value of “Professional Ethics and Social Responsibility Are Practiced,” emphasizing transparency and positive impact across its value chain. Microchip’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG ) initiatives are strategically designed to achieve this goal through collaboration and ambitious targets.
In an interview with Power Electronics News, Ewa Rickey, associate director of Microchip’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) programs, will provide more information on the 2023 Sustainable Report.
Will AI Do Any Good for Power Electronics?
By Filippo Di Giovanni
Power electronics (PE)?is a branch of electrical engineering that focuses on?processing, controlling and efficiently converting electric power from one form to another. Unlike electronic systems that act on signals and data, PE controls substantial amounts of electrical energy. Basically, our lives revolve around an unlimited series of energy converters, motors, etc., that are the subject of PE.
Wine Down Friday with STMicroelectronics’s Maurizio Giudice
By Maurizio Di Paolo Emilio
Today, we are excited to have Maurizio Giudice, General Manager of STMicroelectronics’ High Voltage Division, as our guest. Based in Catania, Italy, Maurizio has led innovation in the power semiconductor industry for over 37 years. We discuss the advancements and challenges in silicon super junction MOSFETs, the impact of wide bandgap technologies, and his global career shaping marketing and business strategies. Maurizio shares his passion for the sea, off-road driving, and the promising future of semiconductor technology.
Predictive Analysis Facilitated by On-Board BMS for Efficient EV Charging
By Saumitra Jagdale
There is an increased demand for electric-vehicle batteries as well as the ability to charge them at a very fast rate. All of this is linked to the increased adoption of EVs, especially in the European region. Following this, battery management systems (BMSes) are becoming very important for keeping an eye on and managing the performance of the high-voltage battery packs that power cars as the auto industry moves toward more environmentally friendly ways to get around. However, standard BMS methods don’t always do a good job of guessing important battery parameters and predicting how the battery will degrade, which makes it harder to find the best charging strategies and make batteries last longer.
Unveiling the Microfabrication Process: A Deep Dive Into Microchip Manufacturing
By Stefano Lovati
Microchips, or integrated circuits, are the ubiquitous engines powering modern technology. These marvels of miniaturization contain billions of microscopic transistors, the fundamental building blocks of computation. Creating these complex structures requires a carefully coordinated combination of remarkable engineering and accurate techniques.
This article, based on this video , delves into the fascinating realm of microchip manufacturing, exploring the key stages and underlying principles that enable the transformation of raw silicon into the highly integrated chips driving our technological landscape.
A Closer Look at LG EV Charging Solutions
By Abhishek Jadhav
Despite the growing number of electric-vehicle charging stations across the United States, the adoption of EVs is stressing the existing infrastructure. Even when many companies are building their charging stations, there are challenges when deploying them. Level 1 chargers in particular suffer from slow charging speeds , which are not ideal given the driver’s range anxiety. This creates a massive requirement for more EV charging stations and those with fast charging speeds, resulting in driving for longer distances.
Scientific Notes on Power Electronics: Semiconductor LASER
By Marcello Colozzo
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LASER can be implemented in any device that is capable of experiencing a “population inversion” between the appropriate energy levels. A typical device is an optical cavity, but semiconductors cannot be excluded.
Gallium Nitride (GaN) Power Electronics at PCIM 2024: A Comprehensive Analysis
By Sarjon Murad
The PCIM Europe 2024 conference in Nuremberg was a significant event for the power electronics industry, with GaN technology prominently featured. Industry leaders like Infineon Technologies, STMicroelectronics, Transphorm, and Navitas Semiconductors showcased a range of GaN-based products. They emphasized GaN’s advantages in terms of efficiency, compact size, and thermal management. These presentations highlighted the industry’s commitment to advancing GaN technology and its applications, underscoring GaN’s critical role as well as focusing on the challenges that GaN technology faces for widespread adoption for future power solutions.
QSPICE: FFT analysis (Part 10)
By Giovanni Di Maria
The Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) is a powerful algorithm optimized for computing the Discrete Fourier Transform (DFT) or its inverse. It is used in a wide variety of applications, though for many designers it is a seemingly complex operation. With it, it is also possible to measure the level of harmonic distortion of a signal, both audio and high frequency and allows to identify quite accurately all the characteristics of a signal. Fortunately, manual calculations are not required, so these heavy operations are computed by the software.
Wide Bandgap Week Insights – July 5, 2024
By Maurizio Di Paolo Emilio
Here’s a RoundUp of this week’s must-read news about SiC, GaN, and Wide Bandgap Materials!
4.5-W, 600-Lumen USB Type-C LED Emergency Light, Using the MP3202, 1.4-MHz LED Driver
By Hesam Moshiri
This article introduces an emergency LED light circuit, based on the SOT23-6 MP3202 chip, than can be powered through USB Type-C interface.
Infineon and Swoboda partner to develop electromobility’s high-performance current sensors
By Maurizio Di Paolo Emilio
Infineon Technologies AG and Swoboda collaborate to create and promote advanced current sensor modules specifically designed for automotive applications. The collaboration merges Infineon’s top-notch current sensor integrated circuits (ICs) with Swoboda’s specialized knowledge in sensor module development and commercialization. This alliance aims to cater to the rapidly expanding market for sensing solutions in hybrid and electric vehicles .
The CHIPS of Europe project will support the semiconductor industry
By Maurizio Di Paolo Emilio
The CHIPS of Europe project aims to tackle the worker shortfall in the semiconductor industry of the European Union (EU). Over the next four years, there will be a collaborative effort between industry and academia to enhance the appeal of study programs and job opportunities associated to semiconductors.
GlobalFoundries acquires Tagore Technology’s GaN IP portfolio
By Maurizio Di Paolo Emilio
GlobalFoundries (GF) has announced the acquisition of Tagore Technology ‘s exclusive and well-established Power Gallium Nitride (GaN) intellectual property (IP) portfolio. This high-power density solution is designed to enhance efficiency and performance in various power applications, including automotive, Internet of Things (IoT), and artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. In the ever-changing digital landscape, technologies such as Generative AI have been advancing rapidly. Among these technologies, GaN is a crucial solution for ensuring sustainable and effective power management, especially in data centers.
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