➀ A class-action lawsuit alleges that UnitedHealthcare uses a faulty algorithm to deny patient coverage, filed by two now-deceased individuals. ➁ UnitedHealthcare CEO Brain Thompson was killed in Midtown Manhattan earlier this week, and the suspect is currently on the run. ➂ The lawsuit claims UnitedHealthcare pushed employees to use an algorithm with a 90% error rate to deny coverage.

➀ GlobalFoundries receives $9.5 million in federal funding; ➁ The funding is for GaN on silicon semiconductor manufacturing; ➂ The goal is to move closer to large-scale production of GaN chips.

➀ The article discusses a three-phase ANPC based on GaN technology; ➁ The design details, including GaN power devices, modular construction, and voltage sensing, are outlined; ➂ The design's efficiency, flexibility, and potential applications in solar inverters and power conversion systems are highlighted.

➀ Navitas Semiconductor introduces the world's first 8.5kW AI power supply with GaN and SiC technologies; ➁ The PSU achieves 98% efficiency and meets OCP and ORv3 standards; ➂ The PSU is suitable for AI and hyperscale data centers and EV charging.

➀ The rise of RISC-V cores and the challenges of certification; ➁ The role of Breker Verification Systems in the certification process; ➂ The complexity of certifying RISC-V ISA implementations and the efforts of RISC-V International.

➀ Ollie Jones emphasizes customer focus at Sondrel, ensuring high-quality personal service in custom chip delivery; ➁ Sondrel expands into the American market after establishing a strong reputation in Europe and Israel; ➂ The company differentiates itself by providing tailored services for complex chip designs.

➀ GaN adaptors offer up to 95% efficiency, significantly higher than silicon's 80-85%; ➁ They are smaller and more powerful, enabling faster charging and multi-device charging with one compact adapter; ➂ Challenges include PCB design and thermal management, but GaN is set to transform charger markets.

➀ Infineon introduces an isolated power supply IC for gate drivers of high-power devices; ➁ The 2EP1xxR family offers various output voltage configurations; ➂ The devices are suitable for applications like solar power, electric vehicle charging, and energy storage.

➀ The article discusses the promise of GaN switches for higher efficiency and power density in switch-mode power supplies (SMPS); ➁ It covers the readiness of this technology and its challenges; ➂ It provides an outlook on GaN switches potentially replacing silicon in SMPS.

➀ This reference design from Texas Instruments introduces a compact power solution for various charging applications using GaN technology; ➁ It improves efficiency and power density with reduced losses and higher switching frequencies; ➂ The design allows for smaller inductors, reduced core sizes, and fewer primary windings, making it suitable for mobile wall chargers and USB wall power outlets.

➀ An improved ASM-HEMT hybrid model using ANN parameters is explored for GaN HEMT modeling; ➁ The challenge of accurate wide-range S-parameter fit is addressed; ➂ ANN-based parameter fitting reduces the discrepancy between measurements and simulations.

➀ The University of Siegen will host two major international conferences, CARV and MCPC 2025, focusing on future industrial challenges such as handling global disruptions in production and supply chains and developing intelligent systems for customized product manufacturing. ➁ The conferences will take place from September 9 to 12, 2025, with experts from around the world expected to discuss current developments and future challenges under the theme 'New Paradigms for Anticipated Uncertainty'. ➂ The two conferences, CARV and MCPC, will address complementary topics: CARV on agile and reconfigurable production systems and sustainable manufacturing processes, and MCPC on the use of digital technologies and product personalization through individual mass production.

➀ Cambridge GaN Devices and Qorvo have collaborated on a new evaluation kit combining their motor control and power efficiency technologies; ➁ The kit features Qorvo's high-performance motor controller/driver and CGD's ICeGaN ICs, achieving up to 800W peak performance; ➂ The technology is aimed at markets requiring compact, high-efficiency motor control systems.

➀ MACOM has acquired ENGIN-IC, a fabless semiconductor company specializing in GaN MMICs and integrated microwave assemblies. ➁ The company, founded in 2014, has focused on serving the U.S. defense industry and has a product portfolio that includes over 60 standard MMICs and many custom MMICs. ➂ The acquisition is expected to strengthen MACOM's capabilities in its target markets.

➀ Introducing the Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro 3D printer at an affordable price; ➁ Review highlights fast print speeds and excellent quality; ➂ Special discount available on Elegoo's website

➀ Power Integrations introduces the InnoMux-2 IC, a breakthrough in GaN technology, capable of 1700 V operation and high efficiency. ➁ The IC leverages PowiGaN technology and offers a cost-effective alternative to SiC solutions. ➂ The IC is suitable for automotive chargers, solar inverters, and industrial systems, providing precision multi-output regulation and low loss operation.

➀ Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have developed new nanocomposite films from starch, offering a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based materials; ➁ The films are made from abundant natural polymer starch and highly conductive MXene, with potential applications in electronics and sensing; ➂ The nanocomposites can be tailored for various uses, including wearable technology and healthcare, and are biodegradable.

➀ Texas Instruments (TI) has started production of GaN-based power semiconductors at its Aizu factory in Japan; ➁ The expansion is in addition to TI's existing GaN manufacturing in Dallas, Texas; ➂ The capacity for GaN-based power semiconductors will be quadrupled.

➀ Google is rumored to switch to TSMC's N3E process for Tensor G5; ➁ The report also clarifies that Google has chosen not to use 2nm technology for Tensor G6; ➂ The move could impact the competition in the AI and smartphone chip markets.

➀ Raspberry Pi introduces the new AI HAT+ with two variants, 13 and 26 TOPS; ➁ The HAT+ is based on Hailo-8 neural network inference accelerators; ➂ The 26 TOPS variant is designed for larger networks and can run multiple networks simultaneously.