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MDE Semiconductor, Inc.’s MAX-200 TVS Power Diode Sails Forward with The Navy’s  Next-Gen Large Surface Combatant The US Navy is gearing up for a major re-design of their large surface combatant vehicles, and we’ll be along for the ride!   A recent study assessed the capabilities of our current Navy fleet against contemporary adversaries, and its revelations will have a significant impact on the future of the US Navy. Now, the most recent budget reveal from the Navy shows that they’ve committed to starting the overhaul in 2021. We’ve been following the evolution of the Navy’s fleet makeover since 2011, when our own MAX-200 TVS power diode was integrated as surge protection for the Navy’s new shipboard data networks. Here’s an update on the next phase of development for the

Honestly, it’s a headline that reads straight from a sci fi movie.  A global pandemic pushing all of humanity indoors in isolation, while a new generation of robots takes over the labor force in factories and hospitals. Either way, it’s the reality we’re facing today.  We are in the thick of this COVID-19 pandemic. Worldwide to date, we’ve lost over 100,000 lives to COVID-19. Almost 2 million have been infected. The exponentially growing demand for personal protective equipment for healthcare staff is higher than our ability to produce more or sanitize those that have been used.  30% of the US population has been sent home to work independently. Unemployment has risen 4.5% in the past two months as fewer and fewer companies have enough business traffic to sustain their usual

Faced with the need to modernize and stand up to new threats and forms of warfare, the US military intends to take advantage of 5G capabilities. The move has strategic implications on the battlefield. Modern technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning will be enhanced by the data sharing and processing potential of 5G. These benefits will bring about cascading effects on reconnaissance systems for improved command and control and situational awareness. With nearly every innovation built on powerful communication and computing systems, the foundational electronics infrastructure needs to perform with the highest integrity. MDE Semiconductor, Inc. specializes in the manufacture and design of TVS diodes used to protect critical equipment from failure. Miniaturized components in the age of weight and space-saving, have increased the vulnerability of electric circuits

Going The Distance with Robotic Combat Vehicles: Voltage Clamps Lend Their Support Strengthened by the rapid advancement of technology which is also accessible to our country’s adversaries, the nature of war is changing. Consequently, one of the Army’s priorities is to modernize its ground forces and robotic combat vehicles (RCVs) are a feature of the development.   Why robotic vehicles? Like most other technological transformations, the objective is to leap ahead of the capabilities of legacy systems and perform functions with greater effectiveness and fewer resources. For ground combat, these advances require systems with the flexibility to maneuver in dense terrain and respond to the demands of close and chaotic combat, all while keeping soldiers out of harm’s way.   The modernization program relies on the successful integration into the

The Rise and Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Military Applications. TVS Diodes Offer Protection and High Performance to Mission Critical Hardware   Disrupt or be disrupted. It seems everywhere you turn, some industry or company has applied Artificial Intelligence technology to improve one aspect or another of their operations. In our data-rich and hyper-connected world, the fact should not surprise. And yet, much of that data remains untapped. AI can play a role in extracting insights and coming to the right conclusion, whenever a decision is to be made.   In the military where the stakes are high, the application of AI is also rapidly growing with implications on national security. Advanced nations around the world are working intensely to develop innovative AI applications for various functions that will give

Drones Vs. Fighter Jets – The Important Role Power TVS Diodes Play   The debate rages on regarding which direction the US military should take, between more advanced fighters and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), to stay ahead of air warfare and defend her skies. There are many factors involved as well as different stakeholder interests.   As a manufacturer of transient voltage suppressor (TVS) diodes used to protect electrical systems from power surges in both manned and unmanned aircraft, MDE Semiconductor, Inc. is interested in whatever shifts are happening in the industry. Our MAX40 (40000 watt) and 30KP (30000 watt) series of power TVS diodes offer protection against transient overvoltages with fast response times – less than 1.0 ps.   Here is what we have discovered after analyzing the various