Dear Friends,

We are close to the Munich "Oktoberfest", it will be starting 22nd of September and end by October 7th. Make your travel plans ahead of time. Electronica in Munich will be the big party in November for electronic companies. I am looking forward to seeing you in Munich!

The hot topic Wide Band Gap semiconductors will be again in Munich, December 4th as a one day WBG Power Conference in the Hilton at the airport as last year. Last year's success has been the platform to continue this event even stronger together with ICC media / Aspencore.
Mark up your calendar for Munich. Get the details at www.Power-Conference.com

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Renesas to Acquire Integrated Device Technology, IDT
Renesas Electronics Corporation and Integrated Device Technology, Inc. announced they have signed a definitive agreement under which Renesas will acquire IDT. The acquisition combines two recognized leaders in embedded processors and analog mixed-signal semiconductors, each with unique strengths in delivering products to improve performance and efficiency in high-computing electronic systems. The boards of directors of both companies have unanimously approved the transaction.
https://www.renesas.com
https://www.idt.com

China Office to Support Strong Growth
UnitedSiC has opened an office in Shenzhen, China, and appointed Henry Jiang as Senior Sales Manager for the South China region. Jiang joins the company from STMicroelectronics, where he was the team leader of the power division. UnitedSiC has seen exceptional sales growth for its high-efficiency silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors in China, particularly in electric vehicle (EV) charging systems.
Jiang can be contacted by email at hjiang@unitedsic.com or by telephone on +86 13691860680.
https://unitedsic.com

Doubling 6-Inch SiC Foundry Capacity in Response to Customer Demand
X-FAB Silicon Foundries announced plans to double their 6-inch Silicon Carbide (SiC) process capacity at its fab in Lubbock, Texas in response to increased customer demand for high efficiency power semiconductor devices. In preparation for doubling capacity, X-FAB Texas has purchased a second heated ion implanter for use in manufacturing 6-inch SiC wafers. Delivery of this heated ion implanter is expected by the end of 2018, and production release is planned during the first quarter of 2019 in time to meet projected near-term demand.
https://www.xfab.com

Advanced Power and Energy Management Technologies
ROHM Semiconductor will again be exhibiting at the upcoming electronica 2018, November 13 to 16, 2018 in Munich. At its exhibition booth in hall C3, stand 512, the company presents new solutions for power and energy management in the automotive and industrial sectors as well as its commitment to Formula E. Highlights include demonstrations from updates of new power devices such as 1700V SiC module and other SiC devices, Power Management ICs and sensor technologies for the automotive and industrial market.
https://www.rohm.com/electronica

Expert to Present at TEC Lund
Indium Corporation's Graham Wilson, Applications Engineer, will give a poster presentation at TEC Lund on Sept. 27 in Lund, Sweden. Wilson will present High-Power Device Assembly: A Reinforced Matrix Solder Preform Solution for Bondline Control & Increased Reliability. This presentation explores how a solder preform with a reinforced matrix can maintain bondline coplanarity, improve reliability, and reduce the overall cost of ownership for a substrate as compared to current techniques, such as stamped bumps or stitched wire bonds on the substrate.
http://www.indium.com
https://evertiq.com/tec/lun2018_about

Projects to Advance Wide Bandgap Technology in U.S.
The PowerAmerica Institute at N.C. State University, a member of Manufacturing USA, recently awarded funding to six new member projects that will enhance wide bandgap technologies in the United States. In addition, PowerAmerica awarded funding for 20 projects to be led by existing members for a total of $20 million in project funding for this cycle. A detailed list of all projects with descriptions is available online.
https://www.poweramericainstitute.org

Promoting Freya Petersen to Product Manager
ZESTRON Europe is pleased to announce the promotion of Freya Petersen to Product Manager. Ms. Petersen has been with ZESTRON Europe since 2011 as Junior Product Manager. In her new position, she is responsible for managing and marketing of the Process Optimization Products such as the ZESTRON EYE product line. This product segment helps analyze and optimize the cleaning process for electronic boards and components. Furthermore Ms. Petersen is responsible for the product area of maintenance cleaning agents.
https://www.zestron.com

Technical Seminar in Warsaw, Poland
Alpha Assembly Solutions, the world leader in the production of electronic soldering and bonding materials, will present its expert knowledge on optimizing SMT, Wave and Manual Soldering processes with emphasis on low-temperature solutions and preform technologies at the upcoming technical seminar hosted by Lenz, Alpha's Premium Distributor for Poland. The seminar will be held on Thursday 20th September in Warsaw.
https://www.alphaassembly.com
http://seminarium.lenz.com.pl

Upcoming PLECS Seminars and Workshops
PLECS Workshop
Advanced Modeling and Simulation of Power Electronic Systems
Aachen, Germany
Wednesday, September 26th, 2018

PLECS Workshop
Advanced Modeling and Simulation of Power Electronic Systems
Nottingham, United Kingdom
Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018

PLECS Workshop
Advanced Modeling and Simulation of Power Electronic Systems
Milano, Italy
Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018

PLECS Workshop
Advanced Modeling and Simulation of Power Electronic Systems
Newcastle, United Kingdom
Thursday, October 4th, 2018

https://www.plexim.com/events/seminars

Viewpoint
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VIP Interview
The High Performance Analog Leader

VIP-Interview with Tony Armstrong, Marketing Director, Power Products at Analog Devices about ADI's position in the current and future market for power electronics.
By Henning Wriedt, US-Correspondent Bodo’s Power Systems

Cover Story
DCM - Powers Electric Vehicles

Third quarter of 2018 was the quarter where global cumulative passenger electric vehicle sales hit four million. While it took 60 months to reach the first million passenger EV sales, in late 2015, it took the fourth million just six months. Electrification is a game-changer, that will disrupt the transportation sector. Danfoss has introduced the direct cooled molded (DCM) module technology platform for traction applications in hybrid electric and battery electric vehicles. The DCM 1000 technology platform is truly flexible in being optimized to utilize Si, SiC or Si/SiC hybrid semiconductor setups.
By Max-Josef Kell, Martin Kristensen Lindberg, Ole Mühlfeld, Robert Roesner, Omid Shajarati, Tim Rettmann, Danfoss Silicon Power

Energy Harvesting
The Successful Launch of the International Energy Harvesting Ecosystem –
EnerHarv 2018 Workshop

In July 2017, the Energy Harvesting Committee of the Power Sources Manufacturers Association (PSMA) aspired to capitalize on their growing momentum with higher profile activities that enhance awareness and adoption of energy harvesting (EH) and related micro-power management technologies. The group recognized that the single, biggest barrier to the advancement of these emerging technologies was the siloed nature in which they were being developed.
By Brian Zahnstecher, PowerRox & Mike Hayes, Tyndall National Institute

Power Supply
Tampering Protected Power Supply for E-Meters

Electricity Meters (E-Meters) use switch mode power supplies (SMPS) because of their high efficiency and good performance levels. And it's a matter of common knowledge that SMPS rely on magnetic devices for their operation. A very popular and cost-effective topology used in modern E-Meters is a flyback, with a transformer essential for transferring energy and providing isolation from the primary to the secondary side.
By Florian Mueller, Texas Instruments

Power Modules
Too Fast to Handle for You? New Generation of Fast 650 V IGBT

A sure-fire way to decrease losses and increase power density is to improve switching behavior. From the perspective of a device designer seeking to boost a power-converting system's energy efficiency, this is certainly the best choice of parameters. The power module manufacturer will have to incorporate state-of-the-art IGBT technology into the product to afford designers the option of tweaking these parameters.
By Daniel Hofmann, Field Application Engineer, Vincotech GmbH

Technology
Achieving Increased Solder Joint Reliability and Low-Voiding in High Power Applications

Solder joints in higher power applications are being challenged like never before. In addition to providing mechanical and electrical interconnections between components and boards, solder joints must also dissipate significant amounts of heat.
By Tim Jensen, Sunny Neoh, Adam Murling, and Seth Homer, Indium Corporation

Power Management
Smart Transformer

The Smart Transformer represents a central control point in the distribution grid: the high controllability that it introduces can defer the grid infrastructure upgrades and at the same time offer ancillary services.
By Prof. Marco Liserre, Dr. Rongwu Zhu, Dr. Giovanni De Carne, Chair of Power Electronics Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel; Anthony Donoghue, Scottish Power Energy Networks, UK; Ali Kazerooni, WSP, UK

Wide Band Gap
Reduce Size and Increase Efficiency with GaN-based LLC Solutions

GaN High Electron Mobility Transistors (GaN HEMT) have lower driving loss and shorter deadtime circuit benefits due to significantly reduced gate charge (Qg) and output capacitance (Coss) compared to Silicon MOSFETS Therefore, GaN HEMTs show significant advantages over Silicon MOSFETs in high-frequency soft-switching resonant topologies such as an LLC resonant converter.
By GaN Systems

Power Management
Easy Monitoring of Multiple Voltages

Supervisory ICs are small monitoring modules that, with their own voltage references, can monitor voltage supplies in electronic systems. If the monitored voltage is higher or lower than a set value, an alarm is emitted and the system can behave according to a defined pattern. These modules have been used successfully for many years now.
By Frederik Dostal, Analog Devices, Inc.

Technology
Modern Electric Motor Technology & Applications

The benefits of Brushless Motors have been marketed in recent years, reference vacuum cleaners and portable drills for example. Motors with/without integrated permanent magnets are finding their way into a plethora of new generation products including appliances and electric vehicles. Hence electric motor technology is firmly back in the media with a consequential increase in public awareness.
By Martin Hill CEng, MPH Technical Consultancy Ltd

EPE ECCE, Riga, Latvia, September 17-21 http://www.epe2018.com

SPS Middle East, Dubai, UAE, September 18-19 http://www.spsautomationme.com

Innotrans, Berlin, Germany, September 18-21 http://www.innotrans.com

IEEE DAPE, Portland, OR, USA, September 22 https://e3da.csce.uark.edu/dape/

ECCE, Portland, OR, USA, September 23-27 http://www.ieee-ecce.org

EU PVSEC, Brussels, Belgium, September 24-28 http://www.photovoltaic-conference.com

LED Professional, Bregenz, Austria, September 25-27 http://www.led-professional-symposium.com

WindEnergy Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany, September 25-28 http://www.windenergyhamburg.com

ESREF, Aalborg, Denmark, October 1-5 http://www.esref.org

Space Passive Components, Noordwijk, The Netherlands, October 9-12 https://www.spcd.space

EDI CON USA, Santa Clara, CA, USA, October 17-19 http://www.ediconusa.com

Power Electronics Moscow, Moscow, Russia, October 23-25 http://www.powerelectronics.ru/?lang=en-GB

European Utility Week, Vienna, Austria, November 6-8 http://www.european-utility-week.com

ESARS-ITEC, Nottingham, UK, November 7-9 http://www.esars-itec.org

electronica, Munich, Germany, November 13-16 http://www.electronica.de/en

SEMICON Europa, Munich, Germany, November 13-16 http://www.semiconeuropa.org

SemIsrael, Tel Aviv, Israel, November 27 http://www.semisrael-expo.com

SPS / IPC / DRIVES, Nuremberg, Germany, November 27-29 http://www.mesago.de/en/SPS/home.htm

IEEE IEDM, San Francisco, CA, USA, December 1-5 https://ieee-iedm.org

Power Electronics Conference, Munich, Germany, December 4 http://www.power-conference.com

SEMICON Japan, Tokyo, Japan, December 12-14 http://www.semiconjapan.org/en

APEX, San Diego, CA, USA, January 26-31 http://www.ipcapexexpo.org

650 V TRENCHSTOP IGBT6 for Small Motor Drives up to 1 kW
Infineon Technologies introduced the next generation TRENCHSTOP IGBT6 technology. With a 650 V blocking voltage the discrete device is optimized for specific applications demanding long lifetime, high reliability and efficiency. These are especially major home appliances and small home appliances, industrial sewing machines and general purpose drives which can be found in e.g. fans, pumps and other BLDC motors.
https://www.infineon.com/igbt6

Fully Integrated, Monolithic Power Monitoring IC with Reinforced Isolation
Allegro MicroSystems has released a fully integrated, small form factor, power monitoring IC with reinforced voltage isolation. Allegro's ACS724 and ACS711 Current Sensor ICs are commonly used in internet connected power outlets and other IOT devices. The ACS71020 improves upon these popular ICs by including power sensing functions and by eliminating power and isolation components that would otherwise increase the cost and the size of customer systems.
https://www.allegromicro.com

Discrete N/P Channel and Depletion-Mode MOSFETS
Finepower has entered into a sales partnership with the innovative semiconductor manufacturer MaxPower Semiconductor. This cooperation ensures a perfect and targeted response to customer wishes and requirements of individual projects and to supply components, for example with adapted gate threshold voltages. The product range includes discrete semiconductors such as low and high voltage MOSFETS and IGBTs.
http://www.Finepower.com

Battery Fuel-Gauge ICs Deliver Lowest Operating Current to Maximize Run-Time
Designers of lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery-powered mobile and portable devices such as wearables, electric bicycles, power tools and internet of things (IoT) products can improve the end-user experience by extending run-time and delivering the most accurate battery state-of-charge (SOC) data in the industry with the MAX17262 single-cell and MAX17263 single-/multi-cell fuel-gauge ICs from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. The MAX17262 features just 5.2µA quiescent current, the lowest level in its class, along with integrated current sensing. The MAX17263 features just 8.2µA quiescent current and drives 3-to-12 LEDs to indicate battery or system status, useful in rugged applications that do not feature a display.
https://www.maximintegrated.com

3.2MHz, Automotive Quad 1A Step-Down Regulators + LDO Reduces Footprint & EMI
Analog Devices announced the Power by Linear ADP5138, automotive qualified, high efficiency, 3.2MHz synchronous quad output buck regulators, incorporating a unique fixed frequency, peak current mode, PWM control architecture that reduces conducted and radiated emissions. The device's high efficiency buck regulators improve thermal management, operate down to 0.8V outputs and deliver up to 1A of continuous output current from each channel. Also integrated is a 250mA low output noise (20µVRMS from 10Hz to 100kHz), high PSRR (61dB at 1kHz) low dropout linear regulator (LDO) for powering noise-sensitive devices
http://www.analog.com/ADP5138

MIL-STD-810G Option Available for MagnaDC Programmable Power Supplies
Magna-Power Electronics announced the immediate availability of a new military-standard (MIL-STD) rated ruggedized option for its popular SL Series and XR Series programmable DC power supplies. Tested to MIL-STD-810G functional shock and vibration specifications, the new Ruggedized Option (+RUG) is now available on 235 models spanning power levels 1.5 kW to 10 kW, voltage levels from 5 Vdc to 10,000 Vdc and current levels from 0.2 Adc to 600 Adc. The Ruggedized Option, specified at time of order with option code +RUG, allows Magna-Power's commercial programmable DC power supplies to be integrated in applications that have high levels of shock and vibration.
https://magna-power.com

BGA Package Option for 48V Cool-Power ZVS Buck Regulators
The PI354x-00-BGIZ is the latest addition to the 48V Cool-Power ZVS Buck Regulator portfolio, offering a new BGA package option to the existing PI354x-00-LGIZ LGA series. PI354x Cool-Power ZVS Buck Regulator's high performance ZVS topology enables 48V direct to PoL without sacrificing performance. With step-down regulation from a higher voltage source, engineers can deploy more efficient power distribution architectures, reduce I2R losses, and eliminate costly and inefficient intermediate conversion stages.
http://www.vicorpower.com/new-products/cool-power-zvs-buck-regulator

Expanding Rail R3 DC/DC converters up to 40W in 2*1 package
MORNSUN recently launched Rail R3 DC/DC converters URF1D_LD-40WR3, as an extension of the 6-20W rail R3 DC/DC converters. This series URF1D_LD-40WR3 provides a wide input voltage range of 40-160VDC required by input voltages of 72V, 96V, 110V in railway industry. Outputs and isolation voltage up to 3000VDC/1500VAC ensure them to meet the railway locomotive EN50155 standard requirements and EN62368 standard requirements. The converters also offer a wide operating temperature range of -40? to +85?.
https://www.mornsun-power.com

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