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Infineon expands OptiMOS 6 portfolio to drive vehicle electrification

Infineon expands OptiMOS 6 portfolio to drive vehicle electrification On September 1, Infineon Technologies AG announced that it has expanded its OptiMOS 6 portfolio by introducing the Automotive 150 V MOSFET family. These new devices are available in three advanced package options: TOLL, TOLG, and TOLT. It offers two different drain-source resistance levels across all device variants. All variants are rated for the 150 V voltage class and deli...

News Updated at: 2025/09/01

Nexperia presents Silicon Germanium (SiGe) rectifiers

Nexperia presents Silicon Germanium (SiGe) rectifiers On May 27, Nexperia announced a range of new silicon germanium (SiGe) rectifiers with 120 V, 150 V, and 200 V reverse voltages that combine the high efficiency of their Schottky counterparts with the thermal stability of fast recovery diodes. Silicon germanium (SiGe) rectifiers combine cutting-edge high efficiency, thermal stability and space-savings. It is of particular benefit in high-tem...

News Updated at: 2020/05/29

Land Rover launches V8 EDITION, high-performance version of the Defender

Land Rover launches V8 EDITION, high-performance version of the Defender On January 17, Land Rover announced the launch of a limited-edition high-performance version of the Defender, with up to 150 V8-powered examples re-engineered to celebrate the Land Rover marque’s 70th anniversary in 2018.The Defender Works V8 pays homage to the early high-powered engines in both the Series III Stage 1 V8 from 1979 and subsequent Defenders including the 50...

News Updated at: 2018/01/17

Ford announces fuel economy ratings of the new F-150

Ford announces fuel economy ratings of the new F-150 Ford announced on November 21 that the new F-150 4x2 has EPA-estimated 19 mpg city, 26 mpg highway and 22 mpg combined fuel economy ratings, when equipped with available 2.7-liter EcoBoost engine. This figure is the highest EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of any full-size gasoline pickup on the market.Ford offers new F-150 customers four engine choices: the available 2.7-liter EcoBoost with ...

News Updated at: 2014/11/27

IR Japan develops automotive IC to control fuel injection system

er IC, has started. Its applications include diesel engine common rails and gasoline direct injection systems. The AUIRS2016S is a driver IC for the power supplying high-side and can be used to drive an N-channel power MOSFET gate. With the floating structure on a silicon chip, it can operate up to 150V above ground. Pricing for the AUIRS2016S begins at US $0.98 each in 100,000-unit quantities.(From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on Sep...

News Updated at: 2009/09/24