[Editor's Note] Digital technology has brought us the great gift of convenience and increased productivity. Through digital technology, we have arrived at a world where everything that happens in the digital world can be realized in the real world. To achieve this, humanity needs more reliable and efficient semiconductor solutions, as well as power and sensor technologies to optimize system performance and measure and detect everything in the real world. In this field, Infineon is actively developing next-generation silicon and wide-band gap power portfolios and cutting-edge sensor products based on 40 years of know-how and deep system understanding, and recently published a white paper covering all of its power and sensor products to help developers find the solution that best suits their needs. Accordingly, this magazine has prepared a space to examine the application fields and application cases of power and sensor semiconductors based on Infineon 's 'Power and sensing Selection guide 2021' .

■ Industrial sensors and power , products with proven track record are prioritized.

All industries have one thing in common. To be recognized as an industrial solution, highly reliable and durable components and solutions are required, designed to withstand high levels of wear and tear, and proven in a wide range of industrial applications.

In particular, industrial sensors and power are used in various fields such as security, industrial automation, industrial drives, high-speed EV charging, inverters, LEDs, motor control and drives, robotics, renewable energy, power supplies, medical and health, and battery management systems. In order to achieve optimal performance in each situation, the sensor and power design stage must be designed and manufactured to achieve optimal performance by considering the situation suitable for each industry.

Accordingly, companies manufacturing sensors and power products must have a deep understanding of the industry, extensive experience, and insight into future development trends.

Through this, it is expected that products with the technological capabilities and proven track record of providing customers with the best products will be the first choice for customers.

■ Latest camera technology , stable and efficient execution, enhanced safety, and IoT functionality

Protecting your property is crucial for true peace of mind. Advances in video surveillance technology have advanced indoor and outdoor security solutions, protecting buildings from unwanted intruders and detecting unusual activity.

Smart cameras connected to management systems and cloud platforms can more easily detect intruders and alert you when a threat arises.

Equipping surveillance and IP cameras with reliable and accurate sensors can enable enhanced IoT security features that significantly improve the detection of intrusions and other abnormal behavior.

Of course, the latest camera technology must always run reliably and efficiently to ensure image capture while reducing operating costs and bandwidth requirements. Connected IP cameras often require low power along with advanced thermal capabilities.




■ PoE , stable and power-efficient design is a must

duct/promopages/pm-selection-guide/?utm_source=ed4s&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=202109_ap_en_pss_pss.pssg.2122&utm_content=pssg+promo+page&utm_term=korea">Power over Ethernet (PoE) requires a stable and power-efficient power supply design.

While PoE has been around for years, the latest standard, IEEE 802.3bt, increases the maximum power that can be delivered over twisted-pair Ethernet cables. The new standard was ratified in 2018 and opens the door to many new PoE applications.

Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) can now deliver up to 100W in eight different power ratings, while Powered Devices (PD) can consume up to 71W over 100m of Ethernet cabling. Adoption of this new PoE standard hinges largely on its ability to increase power density on the PSE side while maintaining the same form factor.

Power sourcing equipment (PSE) is any device that supplies power to and can power a twisted pair Ethernet cable, such as PoE switches, extenders, and injectors. PSE requires high reliability to prevent device failures and ensure uninterrupted operation of connected PDs.

Powered devices (PDs) include PoE-powered devices such as IP phones, RFID readers, 5G small cell radios, Wi-Fi access points, thin clients, IP cameras, conferencing systems, public address systems, or access control devices. While power density increases, it must be power efficient and operate reliably in the field for long periods of time, even under potentially harsh conditions.




LED lighting improves efficiency, cost, demand, and production value.

Semiconductor solutions addressing lighting applications must be able to cover a wide range of applications, including commercial, residential and automotive lighting.

Especially when sensors, networks, and software are connected or added to the LED infrastructure, the resulting system enables services and benefits that exceed the value of the lighting itself.

The evolution of the LED lighting industry affects efficiency, cost, demand, competition, and production. Additionally, smart lighting solutions provide greater control over lighting, enabling more consumer options and higher-quality lighting designs.

Accordingly, LED-related semiconductor companies must address applications in commercial lighting, residential indoor and outdoor lighting, and various automotive lighting applications.




■korea">Power management, EMI friendly and stable power supply supply is a must

Customers who design or manufacture products requiring embedded intelligence typically want to focus on the system design of their products, such as white goods, vending machines, automatic door openers, or other products.

They don't want to spend valuable time and extra effort designing their power supply systems. They just want to use a power supply that is problem-free, EMI-friendly, and stable.

Developing flexible and reusable reference designs to meet the diverse needs of customers, along with a wide range of products, is a challenge for semiconductor suppliers.

Depending on these requirements, customers can choose from highly integrated, low-cost power supply reference designs or use a platform approach to reuse the same power design for multiple products requiring different power supplies.

For example, if high efficiency is required to meet ENERGY STAR label requirements or to improve overall thermal performance, it is important to provide power supply reference designs with exceptional efficiency levels.