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ROHM Semiconductor to Present its Latest Technologies and Products at electronica 2012
Key areas – among others – will be Brand New Power Management Designs, Optoelectronics and Wireless LE Technology
Exhibits will feature leading energy-efficiency, enhanced features as well as innovative packaging and processes
Willich-Münchheide/Germany, September 2012 –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.
Based on the most recent developments in the company’s R/D centers, co-
developments with partners and manufactured in its fully integrated production
sites, the devices feature beneficial characteristics resulting from latest material
research, proprietary packaging and process expertise. Meeting the increasing
demand for highly efficient functionality, ultra-low power consumption,
miniaturization, reduced component count and durability, they facilitate easier –
and green - designs and provide optimum performance at the same time.
A few highlights:
1) High-power hydrogen fuel cells ROHM, together with Kyoto-based Aquafairy Corp. and Kyoto University, has co-
developed compact, lightweight, high-power hydrogen fuel cells ideally suited for
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, providing power in places where AC power has to be
replaced.
2) SiC Technology –MOSFETs, SBDs, gate drivers, full power modules
ROHM has advanced the development of next-generation SiC (Silicon Carbide)
Schottky barrier diodes (SBD) and MOSFETs backed by the manufacturing
capability of SiCrystal as part of the company. The combination of low loss and
high voltage capability as well as fast recovery time makes these devices ideal
for many applications, including PFC (power factor correction) circuits, converters
and inverters as used in EV/HEV and industrial units. ROHM’s new high voltage
isolated SiC gate drivers facilitate low-power consumption and small designs.
Together with ROHM’s SiC devices the new series guarantees a stable, high
speed operation even in high power regions. In addition, ROHM’s full SiC power
module – the first in the industry integrating SiC MOSFETs and SBDs enables
high frequency operation above 100kHz - more than 10 times greater - and
reduces loss during power conversion by 85% compared with conventional Si
IGBT modules.
3) LED Drivers and RGB LEDs
ROHM’s large choice of LED drivers include drivers with dimmers for lower power
consumption, compact units with integrated LDO regulator, RGB drivers that
reduce the software load, and models with built-in Flash that contribute to set
miniaturization. Its new BD18377 LED drivers include programmable constant
output, optimized accuracy and diagnostic features. Along with the industry’s
thinnest high-brightness RGB LEDs delivering optimum color uniformity and
mixing, they provide a complete design solution for indicator lights in automotive
cluster solutions.
4) Bluetooth LE
The new compact ML7105 controller for Bluetooth LE enables short range
wireless communication with ultra low-power consumption and low-latency. This
allows for smaller form factor devices in many applications such as healthcare,
fitness, security and home entertainment industries.
5) 40V Power MOSFETs
Adopting a new structure through improved proprietary design technology
ROHM’s new 40V power MOSFETs for DC/DC converters enable ultra-low ON
resistance with ultra-low gate capacitance for ultra-low loss and unmatched
efficiency supporting high speed operation.
About ROHM Semiconductor ROHM Semiconductor is a global company of 304,6 billion yen (3,8 Billion $) revenue with 21,295 employees in the last fiscal year ending March 2012. ROHM Semiconductor develops and manufactures a very large product range from the Ultra Low Power Microcontroller, Power Management, Standard ICs , SiC Diodes, Mosfets and Modules , Power Transistors and Diodes, LEDs to passives components such as Resistors, Tantalum Capacitors and LED display units, thermal Printheads in state-of-the-art manufacturing plants in Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, China and Europe. Lapis Semiconductor (former OKI Semiconductor), SiCrystal AG and Kionix are companies of ROHM Group. ROHM Semiconductor Europe has its head office near Dusseldorf serving the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East and Africa). For further information please contact www.rohm.com/eu
Contact Information:
ROHM Semiconductor GmbH KEK Concept GmbH Media Department Evelyn Stepken Karl-Arnold-Str. 15 Hofer Str. 1 D-47877 Willich-Münchheide D-81737 Munich Germany Germany Phone: +49 2154 921 0 Phone: +49 89 673 461-30 Fax: +49 2154 921450 Fax: +49 89 673 461-55 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Caption: ROHM Semiconductor Presents its Latest Range of Technologies and Products at electronica 2012
