Texas Instruments Shares Surge as Innovative Semiconductor Solutions Shine at PCIM Exhibition

Texas Instruments (TI) recently showcased its latest power management products at the Power Conversion, Intelligent Motion (PCIM) exhibition in Nuremberg, Germany. The event featured TI's advanced semiconductor technologies applied to renewable energy, automotive electronics, USB Type-C charging, and robotics control. A highlight was the company's innovative primary-side LLC controller, UCC25661-Q1, and the industry's first self-biased GaN flyback converter, UCG28826. TI also partnered with Flex to demonstrate diverse short-circuit detection solutions for automotive onboard chargers and DC/DC converters, comparing techniques like shunt, desaturation, and Hall effect sensor technology.

As the demand for data consumption increases, coupled with the miniaturization of consumer electronics and the focus on renewable energy and automotive electrification, power engineers face unique challenges. These include boosting efficiency, compacting power supply, and supporting higher voltage applications. Mark Ng, TI's Automotive Systems Director, noted that TI’s products and system design expertise displayed at PCIM enable power engineers to achieve high performance, reliability, and scalability in next-generation applications. In the automotive sector specifically, TI's high power density and efficient semiconductors contribute to extending driving range and optimizing charging processes.

In addition to the exhibition, TI emphasized its commitment to continuous innovation in semiconductor technology, which is vital for accelerating the transition to electric, connected, and autonomous vehicles. TI's processors, based on Arm technology, offer robust edge computing capabilities for various automotive applications, underscoring the company’s role as a leading player in the automotive electronics market. This commitment is evident in the development and integration of TI's proprietary technology into the automotive sector.

The company's extensive portfolio, with over 80,000 products, serves a wide range of markets, including industrial, automotive, personal electronics, enterprise systems, and communications equipment. This broad offering allows TI to support approximately 100,000 customers worldwide, helping them create differentiated applications tailored to their specific requirements. TI’s products are designed to enhance performance while ensuring reliability and compliance with safety standards, thereby fostering innovation across industries.