Flex Power Collaborates with Renesas to Develop Next-Generation Onboard Power Management Solutions

Flex Power Collaborates with Renesas to Develop Next-Generation Onboard Power Management Solutions

Both companies will collaborate to provide next-generation power management solutions, including vertical power supplies. Power conversion company Flex Power Modules has announced a partnership with Renesas to create next-generation onboard power management solutions for CPUs, GPUs, FPGAs, ASICs, and accelerator cards that support AI workloads. Tom Truman, Vice President of Performance Computing at Renesas, stated: … Read more

Domestic Chips: Five Core Leading Companies

Domestic Chips: Five Core Leading Companies

1. Driving Logic Friends, does the term “domestic substitution” sound like a foreign language to you? Don’t worry, today we won’t use PPT; instead, we’ll use bargaining skills to clarify the current landscape of domestic chip forces that are worth watching! Let’s get straight to the point—5 major directions + core players, covering “track positioning … Read more

Domestic Analog Chips Enter a Critical Phase of Advancement

Domestic Analog Chips Enter a Critical Phase of Advancement

According to the financial reports of companies in the first half of the year, by 2025, analog chips are emerging from a cyclical low and accelerating their recovery. Facing a series of emerging scenarios such as artificial intelligence, automotive electrification, communication technology evolution, and photovoltaic technology upgrades, domestic manufacturers are innovating from multiple dimensions including … Read more

Series Four: Embedded Microprocessors (MPU) in Software System Architecture

Series Four: Embedded Microprocessors (MPU) in Software System Architecture

1. What is an Embedded Microprocessor? The embedded MPU has evolved from the CPU of general-purpose computers, but has been functionally trimmed and optimized for embedded applications. It typically retains hardware modules closely related to the application (such as arithmetic units, controllers, and registers), removing redundant functions to reduce power consumption and cost. Embedded Microprocessor … Read more

ARMv9/v8-DVFS System Architecture

ARMv9/v8-DVFS System Architecture

ver0.2 Introduction In previous articles, we introduced the core content of the power management system architecture and software architecture under the ARM architecture, and conducted a thorough analysis of the idle management mechanism of the PE-Core, PSCI. Another important branch of OSPM for PE-Core power management is DVFS, which maximizes the efficiency of the PE-Core … Read more

Charging Management ICs for Single-Cell Multi-Type Lithium Batteries

Charging Management ICs for Single-Cell Multi-Type Lithium Batteries

The applications for multi-type lithium batteries are increasing, especially in small appliances that require low power. Today, we will introduce several charging management ICs for single-cell multi-type lithium batteries to help those in need quickly select the right model. This includes features such as solar MPPT, transportation mode, and path management for engineers to choose … Read more

Jiangsu Tuoneng Semiconductor Technology Co., Ltd.: Igniting the ‘Chip’ Revolution, Illuminating the New Journey of Domestic Analog Chips

Jiangsu Tuoneng Semiconductor Technology Co., Ltd.: Igniting the 'Chip' Revolution, Illuminating the New Journey of Domestic Analog Chips

In the ever-changing landscape of the global semiconductor industry, Jiangsu Tuoneng Semiconductor Co., Ltd. has emerged as a rising star, boldly breaking through in the field of analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits, becoming a strong force in the rise of domestic chip industry. From its inception, Tuoneng has been tasked with breaking technological monopolies and … Read more

Nanxin Technology Accelerates Terminal Manufacturers’ Adaptation of Multiple AVS Fast Charging Chips for iPhone 17

Nanxin Technology Accelerates Terminal Manufacturers' Adaptation of Multiple AVS Fast Charging Chips for iPhone 17

Introduction Apple’s iPhone 17 series, launched in 2025, officially supports the variable voltage charging mode based on the new USB-PD 3.2 specification, namely USB PD 3.2 SPR AVS, and has released an official40W dynamic power adapter (up to 60W), to achieve the official claim of “approximately 20 minutes to charge to 50%” fast charging experience. … Read more

Designing Test Cases for PMIC

Designing Test Cases for PMIC

Following the previous SOC test cases, which garnered significant attention, we will add some considerations for PMIC testing. Combining the previously discussed requirements for PMIC, this article will provide a preliminary discussion from a testing perspective: after the definition and design of the PMIC, how to conduct testing. There is a wealth of information available … Read more

Detailed Explanation of ECU Network Management State Transitions: The Complete Mechanism from Sleep to Repeat Message State

Detailed Explanation of ECU Network Management State Transitions: The Complete Mechanism from Sleep to Repeat Message State

In modern automotive electronic systems, dozens or even hundreds of ECUs (Electronic Control Units) communicate and coordinate through bus networks such as CAN, LIN, and FlexRay. To effectively manage the operational states of these ECUs and conserve vehicle battery power, AUTOSAR (Automotive Open System Architecture) has established a comprehensive network management protocol. Among these, the … Read more