Development of High Density Mini Point-of-Load dc-dc Converter by FDK
FDK leading Japanese and global electronic component and battery manufacturer made an announcement on development of yet another non-isolated, point-of-load (POL) dc-dc converter with a low profile single in-line (SIP) package. The newly developed FPDK12TR8006PSV dc-dc converter is capable of delivering up to 6 Amperes of output current at a power density of over 950 Watts per cubic inch. Read more
Development of Programmable Defect Prediction Technology by NEC
Defect prediction is a new LSI technology where an LSI maintains a high reliability by preventing errors and continuing to operate correctly. The current error handling procedures of conventional technologies are complicated and expensive since they are initiated only after errors occur where as the defect prediction technology enables a highly-reliable system at a low cost since the system can take precautions before errors occur. Furthermore, maintaining a high reliability and low cost among the future ultra-fine, large-scale LSI is expected to be a difficult task to accomplish. In response to this mundane challenge, NEC and NEC Electronics Corporation (NECEL) announced the development of a programmable defect prediction technology. Read more
