ROHM Semiconductor will be exhibiting it’s latest technologies and products at electronica 2012 (Munich, Nov. 13-16) in Hall A5 on Booth 542. Themed “Technology for you – Sense it! Light it! Power it! The main focus will be on power management, optoelectronics and wireless low energy technology.

ROHM, together with Aquafairy and Kyoto University, have co-developed compact, lightweight, high-power hydrogen fuel cells designed to power smartphones and other portable devices. These fuel cells overcome the drawbacks of dry cells, lithium-ion cells, and direct methanol fuel cells, significantly reducing weight and increasing output power while providing a higher level of safety, making it possible to provide power in places where AC power is ...

ROHM Semiconductor has recently announced the development of the RBxx8 series of ultra-low IR Schottky barrier diodes capable of operating at high temperatures, enabling support for automotive and power supply devices. Power consumption is reduced by approximately 40% compared to conventional automotive rectifier diodes, making them ideal for energy-saving circuits in electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs).

ROHM has revealed the development of a 2nd generation high-voltage (1200V) SiC power MOSFET designed for inverters and converters in power conditioners for industrial devices and photovoltaic power generation. Features include low power loss and high reliability, reducing power consumption and enabling support for smaller peripheral components.

ROHM has developed the BD7xxL2EFJ-C series of high-voltage (50V) LDO regulators for automotive applications featuring the industry’s lowest dark current* (6μA) – 80% lower than conventional LDO regulators – utilizing a proprietary circuit design, reducing power consumption significantly.

ROHM has recently announced the development of second-generation SiC Schottky barrier diodes ideal for power supply circuits in PV power conditioners, industrial equipment, servers, air conditioners, and more.

ROHM Semiconductor presents its new BM6 family of 2,500 Vrms isolated SiC gate drivers facilitating low-power consumption and small designs. Due to their characteristics, these devices are ideal for the control of inverters and DC/DC converters for solar and automotive applications. Due to their electrical characteristics and high output voltage, they can drive both IGBTs and SiC MOSFETs. Together with ROHM’s SiC devices the new series guarant...

LAPIS Semiconductor announces the development of the ML610Q792 Sensor Hub Microcontroller — the industry’s smallest ultra-low-power microcontroller designed for integrated, low-power control of multiple sensors in smartphones.

ROHM, in collaboration with Ritsumeikan University and Information Services International – Dentsu, Ltd., recently announced Guidepost Cell, a unique indoor location detection infrastructure that supplies highly precise positional data to smartphones and other mobile devices to determine a user’s location inside buildings, underground malls and other interior areas using low-power 802.11-compliant wireless beacon protocol.

ROHM Semiconductor introduces a broad line-up of ICs providing all functions needed for controlling, monitoring and protecting systems using multiple-cell series-connected Li-ion battery packs. These rechargeable battery packs are commonly used in hybrid electric vehicles or electric vehicles (HEV/EV), Power Tools and E-Bicycles, application areas which are expected to rapidly grow over the next few years. Li-ion batteries have proven to be an ef...

ROHM has recently announced the industry’s first mass production of SiC power modules (1200V/100A rated) comprised entirely of SiC power elements as custom module. Incorporating SiC inverters and converters for power conversion in industrial equipment provides a number of advantages over typical silicon-based IGBT modules such as switching loss reduction by 85%, approximately 50% less volume compared to conventional 400A-class Si IGBT modules a...

ROHM Semiconductor has announced the industry’s first mass production of SiC power modules (1200V/100A rated) entirely consisting of SiC power elements and enabling high frequency operation above 100kHz. Thus, the company is now able to offer industry-leading SiC devices such as Schottky barrier diodes and MOSFETs as well as a complete SiC module solution.

ROHM Semiconductor has recently announced its new ultra-high-bright PLCC4 LED SML-Y1 Series for optimum light emission, reliability and power efficiency. Featuring 4 pins, the series is the latest addition to the PLCC line-up. While providing the same guaranteed oper¬ating temperature range (-40°C to 100°C), its derating characteristics have been significantly enhanced compared to PLCC 2 packages. A gold-plated frame is utilized for superior s...

ROHM Semiconductor will present its latest products and technologies at PCIM, the leading trade fair for power electronics in Nuremberg, from May 8 to 10 (Hall 12, Booth 601). Based on the most recent developments in the R/D centers of ROHM and LAPIS and the expertise in the design and manufacturing of state-of-the-art power management, the products address the increasing demand for more energy efficiency, miniaturization, reliability, reduced c...

LAPIS Semiconductor, a ROHM Group Company, has developed the power controlling “ML9077/ML9078 series” LSIs for small sized electronics using dual power supplies like solar panel and batteries such as coin battery. These LSIs provide stable power supply to electronic components like microcontrollers by controlling the switching between the primary/secondary (rechargeable) batteries and solar panels as well as perform the charge control of powe...

Automakers have been gradually switching to LED lighting for automotive headlamps because of LED features such as high efficiency and long service-life. In addition, the applications of LED-driven DRLs (Daylight Running Lights) to vehicles is spreading mainly in Europe from a safety perspective.

The PLCC4 series, featuring 4 pins, is the newest addition to the PLCC lineup. A gold-plated frame is utilized for superior sulfuration resistance.

ROHM has recently announced the development of the BZ6A series of ultra-compact power supply modules that integrate an inductor, capacitors, and all the other components needed for power supply into a single package. The result is the smallest size* in the industry (2.3mm × 2.9mm × 1mm), making them suitable for high-density mounting applications.

ROHM Semiconductor announced its new low current, high brightness chip LED SMLx family featuring various package sizes and colour ranges for usage in advanced automotive cluster and indicator applications. Due to the increasing number and enhanced performance of indicator applications, LEDs have to meet high expectations in terms of efficiency, luminous excellence, low power and reliability.

The newest members to the ML610Q4xx series of low-power microcontrollers from LAPIS Semiconductor (formerly OKI Semiconductor) will give designers even more choices when creating products that provide comprehensive control over the operation of battery-powered devices used for the measurement and display of temperature, humidity and carbon monoxide (CO) in industrial and commercial environments. These new devices feature an RC-type analog-to-digi...