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Global semiconductor sales increase 21.7 per cent

SIA highlights that semiconductor sales surged in August 2025, reaching $64.9 billion, led by strong memory/logic chip demand and rising performance across most regions. The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced global semiconductor sales were $64.9 billion during the month of August 2025, an increase of 21.7 per cent compared to the August 2024 total … Read more

Vishay Intertechnology SMD Inrush Current Limiting PTC Thermistors Increase Board-Level Efficiency to Lower Costs

Devices Combine Energy Handling to 340 J With High Voltages to 1200 VDC in Compact Package to Reduce Component Counts and Save Space. Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced a new series of insulated, surface-mount inrush current limiting positive temperature coefficient (PTC) thermistors. Designed to increase board-level efficiency and lower costs in automotive and … Read more

Infineon launches industry’s first radiation hardened buck controller with integrated gate drive

Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) today announced the industry’s first radiation-hardened (rad-hard) buck controller with an integrated gate drive. Designed for Point of Load (PoL) power rails in commercial space systems and other extreme environments, the new device is particularly well-suited for distributed satellite power systems and digital processing payloads, including FPGA … Read more

Wesgarde Highlights the Advanced MP Series 87 Heavy Duty Marine Rated Circuit Breaker

Unmatched Durability, Safety, and Installation Ease for Demanding Applications. Wesgarde, a national leader in the distribution of electromechanical and electronic power components, is proud to highlight the MP Series 87 Heavy Duty Marine Rated Circuit Breaker, an advanced solution for marine, vehicle, and rugged industrial environments. The switchable high amp circuit breaker features an intuitive … Read more

DigiKey CEO Dave Doherty Receives Prestigious Award from Worcester Polytechnic Institute

DigiKey, the leading global electronic components and automation products distributor, is pleased to announce that company CEO, Dave Doherty, has received the 2025 Robert H. Goddard Alumni Award for Outstanding Professional Achievement from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). The award is presented annually to alums who have distinguished themselves through their professions.   “We are proud to … Read more

Mouser Offers In-Depth Resources on Data Centre Technologies

Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorised global distributor with the newest electronic components and industrial automation products, is providing engineers with the latest information about data centres in its technical resource centre. The modern data centre evolved from server stacks in corporate buildings to dedicated facilities, influenced by the rise of computing and cloud technologies. This … Read more

Introducing Compact High Power G6QG Series Relay with One-pole 480VAC/55A Load Switching from OMRON, samples available from Anglia

The Omron G6QG is a cutting-edge, compact PCB-mounted power relay engineered for high-performance switching in space-constrained environments. It stands out as the smallest relay in the industry capable of handling AC loads up to 480V and 55A, making it a powerful solution for demanding applications such as DC fast chargers, energy storage systems, and EV infrastructure. Managing … Read more

USB-C: Bridging Civilian and Military Requirements

Since its inception in 1996, the USB protocol has been of interest to military OEM’s.   However, the connectors have always been a weak point and cause of concern. Initial connector designs for the military market consisted of a commercial USB connector, as an insert inside a MIL shell, a clumsy and bulky design.     … Read more