Innovation R&D Award-EE Awards-EE Times

Product：GaN HEMT Epitaxy With Breakdown Voltage >1000V Grown by MBE

Recommended reasons： We report on a GaN power HEMT grown by MBE on sapphire with a breakdown voltage exceeding 1000V. The high breakdown voltage larger than 1000 V is achieved through utilizing an thin AlN buffer layer grown by MBE and the implementation of a single-level gate field plate technique. The MBE technique facilitates the growth of a dopant-free buffer layer, which is advantageous for the high reliability of GaN power HEMTs. Meanwhile, the single-level field plate technique helps to reduce the fabrication cost and to improve the reliability of GaN power HEMTs. These merits indicate the potential of the fabricated GaN power HEMT for applications in high-power electronics.

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NXP Semiconductors

Product：NXPTrimension™ NCJ29D6: Secure UWB IC for Automotive Ranging and Radar Applications

Recommended reasons： Trimension™ NCJ29D6 is a fully integrated single chip impulse radio Ultra-Wideband low-energy transceiver IC compliant to IEEE 802.15.4 HRP UWB PHY and IEEE 802.15.4z BPRF/HPRF UWB PHY. It is designed for secure ranging applications and radar applications in an automotive environment. Besides supporting Digital Key functionality for secure truly hands-free car access, the NCJ29D6 enhances this feature with radar capabilities. This enables applications such as Child Presence Detection (CPD) and kick-sensing for easy trunk access. With combined ranging and radar support, the NCJ29D6 maximizes system value and reduces system cost.

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1) Innovation and Solution Laboratory, Information System Wing, Hong Kong Police Force / 2) Smart Sensing Limited

Product：Smart EDGE AIoT Crowd Counting System

Recommended reasons： The system employs an advanced AI object detection framework enhanced with proprietary Virtual Observation and Noise Filtering technologies that improve multi-object tracking robustness and accelerate processing speed on edge devices. Our innovative Dimension Transformer performs complex spatial calculations integrating camera parameters with geographic coordinates to enable precise crowd density monitoring. With documented precision rates of 93.6% and recall rates of 91.0%, the AI model efficiently processes data directly on edge devices ranging from smartphones to dedicated AIoT systems and drones, enabling accurate, real-time crowd density alerts with minimal infrastructure requirements. A specific designed payload for drone makes the above technologies enabled to the drone-based wide area coverage. Key functionalities include people counting across specific lines, total number of people on screen, and area-based density estimation. The solution incorporates real-time alerts when crowd density exceeds 5 people per square meter - the established safety threshold. The system's mobility and easy setup enable rapid deployment at various locations, from footbridges to museums, markets, and promenades, providing frontline officers with critical data for operational decisions during large-scale events.

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Vista Innotech Limited

Product：Micro Gimbal Stabilizer

Recommended reasons： )Micro Gimbal Stabilizer (MGS) is a groundbreaking mechanical image stabilization technology, backed by +110 patents across multiple engineering disciplines. Celebrated with +20 international awards and endorsed by leading industry players like Insta360, MGS is setting a new standard in camera stabilization. Unlike traditional systems, MGS moves the lens and image sensor together in the opposite direction of vibrations—like a gimbal, but in a compact form. This synchronized motion eliminates any relative shift between the lens and sensor, delivering exceptional anti-shaking performance. With wide compensation angles and consistent stabilization across the entire frame, MGS ensures crystal-clear images even in low-light environments. This innovation stems from a universal frustration: blurry images caused by hand movement. While traditional OIS and electronic stabilizers offer partial relief, they often fall short in unstable or low-light environments. To overcome these limitations, we developed MGS that redefines what’s possible in mobile image stabilization. At the core of this breakthrough is our 3-axis MGS that connects the image sensor to the stator using just 4 precision balls and a single typhoon-inspired Flexible Printed Circuit. In contrast, conventional gimbals require 12 balls, 2 rotors, and coaxial cables. This minimalist design not only reduces the gimbal’s size by 90%—down to the size of a sugar cube—but also enhances reliability and manufacturability. This compact form factor doesn’t compromise performance. MGS achieves up to ±8° of compensation angle—up to 700% better than traditional OIS. When paired with Sony STARVIS sensors, it enables up to 16× longer exposure times, capturing sharp, clear images even in low light. This level of clarity also boosts AI-based object recognition, expanding its value across smart applications. MGS is already in mass production and being deployed in robotics, smart helmets, laser rangefinders, and sports cameras—demonstrating its versatility, and readiness for global market expansion.

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Hyson Technology Inc.

Product：AI Image Defogging and Color Restoration Techniques for Ground and Underwater Image

Recommended reasons： HysonTech image defogging enhancement and color restoration solution is highly self-adaptive based on AI. It can automatically analyze various input images and start color adaptive correction to instantly remove fog and restore color of the image without any parameters other than the image. This technology can be easily integrated into your existing surveillance system to deal with image blur in bad weather conditions, thereby better protecting your critical facilities and assets. In addition to being applied to critical facilities on land, the solution can also process underwater light reflections and restore underwater images even under turbid viewing conditions, so that humans or artificial intelligence can identify underwater targets and details. It has been applied to smart aquaculture, underwater archaeology, ecological monitoring, remotely operated submersible exploration operations, etc. Features: (1) Single Input Image Only, Auto-AI-Enhancement. (2) Support 1080P/2K/4K/8K High Resolution Image. (3) Support Both Cloud-AI Computing and Edge-AI Computing. (4) Add-on Solution: Software Upgrade Only, No Hardware Change.

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Alif Semiconductor

Product：Esemble family ultra low power MCU solution with Cortex-M55 + Ethos-U85 & U56

Recommended reasons： World first MCU with Crtex-M55 and Ethos-U85 NPU of EdgeAI product supports truly offline Gen-AI processing features as well as world the loweste operation and deep-sleep power consumption. Highly integrated system with rich of digital and analog interfaces including MIPI-CSI & DSI supported.

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Great O’Bay Limited

Product：Electrometallurgy

Recommended reasons： Electrometallurgy utilizes electrical methods to extract valuable metal materials from recycled resources. Below are its unique design, features, functions, and technologies: Unique Design The design concept centers on environmental protection and efficiency. The system includes an electrolytic cell, electrode system, and control system, allowing it to operate at low energy consumption. This design not only enhances operational safety but also reduces environmental impact. Through precise current control, electrometallurgy can selectively extract different metals, showcasing its strong adaptability. Features The technology exhibits high selectivity for waste metal materials, enabling targeted extraction of specific metals while minimizing the impact on other metals. Additionally, it can extract various metals such as gold, silver, and copper, thereby increasing the recycling value of discarded materials. This gives it a significant advantage in the electronics industry, especially when processing old electronic products. Functions The primary function is to extract and purify metals. It effectively recovers valuable metals from discarded electronic components, reducing production costs and environmental burdens. During the electrolytic process, metal ions are deposited onto electrodes from the solution, forming a pure metal layer. This process not only enhances metal recovery rates but also ensures the quality of the extracted metals. Technologies The technologies involved include electrolytic extraction, electrodeposition, and electrolytic separation. These methods utilize electrical currents to facilitate the transfer and deposition of metal ions, achieving efficient metal recovery. Coupled with artificial intelligence and automation control systems, the entire process becomes more intelligent, improving production efficiency. In summary, the application of electrometallurgy in electronic engineering offers a sustainable solution for recycling waste metal materials through its unique design, high selectivity, superior functions, and advanced technologies. It holds significant importance for environmental protection and resource conservation in the electronics industry.

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Well Being Digital Limited 101

Product：ActivHearts™

Recommended reasons： Smartwatches have long used PPG sensors (i.e. photodiodes) to measure vital signals. However WBD101 is a pioneer in using PPG for in-ear sensing (earbuds), given our first patents date back to 2008. Both WBD101 and competitors use photoplethysmogram (PPG) sensors that measure reflected light from the skin, but while our light source is medical infrared, competitors use green LED. Green LED is absorbed by skin pigment (melanin), distorting the signal in darker skin tones, and the cold weather-induced low blood flow near the skin surface further decreases accuracy. Infrared also has energy-conserving and aesthetic benefits, as the light is invisible. Blood produces pulsatile signals which reflect light to our sensors’ algorithm to derive heart rate data. Competitors rely on accelerometers to detect motion noise artifact—movement from the subject that can interfere with measurements. However, WBD101 uses multi-PPG to categorise targeted and untargeted signals without exclusion. Accelerometers often miss slow movements, can be affected by variations in skin contact, and only identifies targeted signals, filtering out untargeted signals that may contain useful information for uncovering more vitals. WBD101’s patented multiple sensor array allows 360 degree monitoring of blood vessels. By comparing signals from multiple light paths, our algorithm can clearly separate true pulse signals from motion noise without accelerometers. Unlike accelerometers that can only distinguish signal frequencies that often overlap, our PPG sensors utilise the signals’ unique spatial patterns for more accurate differentiation. WBD101 enhances accuracy with custom-designs optimised for different ear locations. Competitors use fixed-shape photosensors, but WBD101 offers multiple earbud shapes, maximising sensor contact and stability with the skin for consistent PPG data collection. This multi-angled sensing with tailored fit establishes WBD101 as a pioneer in delivering reliable health monitoring beyond accelerometer-based devices.

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Richtek Technology Corporation

Product：Dual-Port Programmable USB Protocol Controller with Patented Bypass Mode and Dynamic Current Sharing for High-Efficiency Fast Charging

Recommended reasons： Richtek’s RT7212 is a dual-port programmable USB protocol controller designed for 65W to 140W USB PD multi-port USB-C applications. Featuring a high level of integration and flexible configuration, it integrates three feedback loops and four gate drivers, allowing seamless pairing with Flyback or Buck converter to simplify system design. Leveraging patented Bypass Mode and Current Sharing Mode, RT7212 improves system efficiency by 2 to 3% in low-voltage, high-current scenarios, enabling more compact and efficient power designs. It supports USB PD3.1 28V, UFCS, and a wide range of fast-charging proprietary protocols, enabling full compatibility across various devices with a single chip. An integrated MCU intelligently detects device requirements and dynamically allocates power across dual ports, ensuring precise power management. Built-in power coordination algorithms effectively prevent voltage drops during plug-and-unplug events, significantly enhancing user experience stability. Combining high integration, superior efficiency, broad protocol compatibility, and excellent user experience, RT7212 is an optimal solution for next-generation USB PD multi-port fast-charging applications.

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AP Infosense

Product：White light stem cell 3D profiler

Recommended reasons： AP Infosense harnesses photonic design and sophisticated algorithms to venture into biotechnology measurements. An exemplary feat is the non-invasive 3D profiling of live stem cells using white light sensors. This noval approach shuns the use of lasers and dyes, minimizing phototoxicity, effectively differentiating cell characteristics, and allowing cells to thrive post measurement—an innovation poised to transform regenerative medicine. With a single LED, this provides a much-needed solution for stem cell researchers to monitor various cell forms and cultures, aiding in detecting anomalies early and optimizing experimental conditions. The equipment is also compatible for semiconductor industries. The interferometric modules are capable of advanced data extraction and yielding unparalleled sub-micron level precision. Instead of depending on traditional, contact-based methods involving meticulous line-by-line measurements using probe needles, manufacturers now get control over dimensional accuracy.

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Nuvoton Technology Corporation

Product：M55M1(AI MCU)

Recommended reasons： The NuMicro^® M55M1 MCU series redefines performance standards for embedded applications, particularly excelling in digital signal processing and edge machine learning inference. Featuring a powerful Arm^® Cortex^®-M55 processor running up to 200 MHz, combined with an integrated Arm^® Ethos™-U55 Neural Processing Unit (NPU), it dramatically boosts neural network operations, ideal for advanced AI solutions. With up to 1.5 MB SRAM and 2 MB flash memory, the M55M1 offers ample on-chip storage, easily expanded via OctoSPI and HyperBus interfaces. Designed for industrial robustness, it operates within a wide voltage (1.6V to 3.6V) and temperature range (-40°C to +105°C), suitable for demanding industrial and IoT environments. Comprehensive computational capabilities, including DSP extensions, vector processing, FPU, and NN accelerators, support diverse high-performance applications like audio analysis, digital signal processing, sensor fusion, motor control, and communications. Security is integral, featuring secure boot, TrustZone, TRNG, encryption accelerators, anti-tampering, and PSA-level3 compliance, safeguarding system integrity effectively. Analog control is versatile with dual high-speed 12-bit ADCs, dual DACs, analog comparators, temperature sensors, voltage references, extensive PWM outputs, QEIs, and input capture units. Rich connectivity options include UART, SPI/I2S, I2C, CAN-FD, high/full-speed USB 2.0 OTG, Ethernet MAC, camera interfaces, PDM microphones, and SDIO. NuMicro^® M55M1 is your ideal solution for next-generation intelligent and secure embedded applications.

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Zikko (HK) Digital Technology Co., Ltd

Product：New Graphene anti-folding coating heating film

Recommended reasons： It runs at a low voltage of 36V, does not reduce the heat output, can be folded and stretched repeatedly.

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AI Guided Limited

Product：AI Smart Belt GUIDi+ for guiding the visually impaired

Recommended reasons： Our technology integrates multiple innovative designs, redefining the navigation experience for visually impaired persons (VIPs). First, our immersive haptic mechanism replaces traditional audio output with a patented four-directional motor system, simulating a "virtual companion." This system intuitively guides users through directional vibrations, ensuring their navigation remains free from auditory interference while maintaining awareness of their surroundings. Second, the advanced computer vision module, combined with cutting-edge multi-sensor arrays, enables precise environmental detection even in complete darkness. It actively guides users to avoid obstacles. Our unique algorithm not only avoids recording images or performing facial recognition but also ensures the privacy of users and their companions is fully protected. Finally, unlike traditional systems reliant on cloud computing, our solution employs edge computing technology. This allows the device to process input data 50 times per second, enabling real-time updates and calculations to determine the safest and most accessible path. By integrating these technologies, GUIDi and GUIDi+ deliver an intuitive and highly efficient navigation solution that enhances safety and independence for visually impaired individuals. Empowering them to explore the world with dignity and freedom, it improves their quality of life and fosters the creation of an inclusive society.

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DigWise Technology

Product：DTCO.GenAI (Virtual Silicon)

Recommended reasons： Generative AI, GAN, Diffusion Model, WAT Super Resolution (WAT-SR), High-Efficiency SPICE-Silicon Bias Modeling (He-SSBM), High-Fidelity Generative Monte Approximation (HΣ-GMA), Multivariate Normal Distribution

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Cadence Design Systems, Inc.

Product：Cadence^® Conformal^® AI Studio

Recommended reasons： The Cadence^® Conformal^® AI Studio, which includes logical equivalence checking (LEC), automated functional engineering change order (ECO), and low-power static signoff products, both simplifies and accelerates the verification of complex SoC designs. It achieves this by leveraging re-architected scalable distributed core engines in concert with direct integrations to Cadence’s artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) platforms. For decades, Conformal technology has been a leader in the LEC subset of formal verification and remains the key auditor for ensuring digital implementation tools from both Cadence and third parties perform as intended. As designs have grown 100X in complexity over this timeframe, this task has intensified, and Cadence’s technology has evolved to meet design teams’ growing requirements. Conformal AI technologies consist of a comprehensive next-generation suite that expands upon the legacy of the Conformal products and delivers four new enhancements for engineers: breakthrough productivity; power, performance, and area (PPA) enablement; ML-driven optimization; and AI-enabled analysis. Conformal AI Studio includes three main products: • Conformal AI Equivalence – Formal LEC • Conformal AI ECO – Automated functional ECO generation • Conformal AI Low Power – Low-power intent and static signoff

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Teledyne LeCroy Inc.

Product：CrossSync™PHY

Recommended reasons： CrossSync PHY uses a single interposer that connects to a protocol analyzer and provides probe inputs to the oscilloscope. A single software interface unifies oscilloscope and protocol analyzer views. CrossSync PHY capable interposers enable observation of both electrical and protocol behavior without disturbing the link Sideband signals, reference clock and power rails are all easily accessible to oscilloscope probes High-bandwidth oscilloscope probing points for data lanes to debug during PCIe link training or USB4v2 link failure

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Littelfuse, Inc.

Product：Overvoltage and overcurrent protection design

Recommended reasons： Pxxx0S3G-A SIDACtor^® Protection Thyristor Series, the industry’s first 2 kA thyristors in a compact DO-214AB (SMC) package. The Pxxx0S3G-A series, designed to safeguard equipment in harsh environments from severe overvoltage transients, enables engineers to achieve greater product miniaturization while maintaining superior protection and compliance with regulatory standards. Key Features and Benefits • High Surge Protection in Compact Form Factor: The Pxxx0S3G-A Series offers 2 kA (8/20 µs) surge protection in a DO-214AB (SMC) package, the smallest available form factor capable of such high-power density. • Enhanced Design Flexibility: Compared to traditional solutions requiring a larger TO-262 package, the DO-214AB's compact size allows for easier integration into space-constrained designs, including IoT devices, high-power density industrial equipment, and medical power supplies. • Reliability and Longevity: Unlike legacy solutions that degrade over time, the Pxxx0S3G-A series sustains transients without degradation, ensuring long-term equipment protection and reducing maintenance costs. • Automotive Grade Compliance: The series fully complies with AEC-Q101 standards, making it ideal for automotive applications such as On Board Charger (OBC) protection, BEV/PHEV protection, and automotive battery charging systems.

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M3 Technology Inc.

Product：MTM006 Ultra-Small and High Efficiency Power Module for Optical Communications

Recommended reasons： The power management system in the optical module is responsible for providing stable supplies for various devices in the optical module. The load switches, DC-DC converters and LDO’s are important parts of the power management system, and each of them serves different roles. The load switches provide protections to the downstream circuits. High efficiency DC-DC converters convert the input voltage into various voltages levels required by the system; LDOs, with its low power and low noise advantages, provide supplies for systems that require high accuracy or sensitivities. Based on the above requirements for optical module power management systems, M3TEK has developed an ultra-small, high efficiency step-down converter module MTM006. The MTM006 integrates a high performance step-down converter and the power inductor, supporting maximum continuous output current of 3A. It operates with an input voltage from 2.5V to 5.5V and provides output voltage range from 0.6V to as high as input level. MTM006 employs a proprietary Fast-PWM control scheme that simplifies the loop compensation and offers superior load transient response. The high gain error amplifier in its control loop ensures excellent load and line regulation.  3A Continuous Output Current  +/- 1% 0.6V Feedback Voltage Accuracy  High Efficiency up to 96%  100% Duty Cycle Operation  2.2MHz Switching Frequency  Built-in 60mΩ HS and 35mΩ LS Power Switches  20µA Low Quiescent Current for MTM006N  Built-in high-performance inductor  Cycle-by-Cycle Current Limit Protection  Hiccup Mode for Short Circuit and Over-Load Protection  Open Drain Power Good Indication with Internal Pull-up Resistor  Thermal Shutdown Protection  Stable with low ESR ceramic Output Capacitors  Available in Small QFN2.5x3.5mm_18L Package

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Littelfuse, Inc.

Product：Overcurrent and overvoltage protection design

Recommended reasons： Key Features and Benefits • High Surge Protection in Compact Form Factor: The Pxxx0S3G-A Series offers 2 kA (8/20 µs) surge protection in a DO-214AB (SMC) package, the smallest available form factor capable of such high-power density. • Enhanced Design Flexibility: Compared to traditional solutions requiring a larger TO-262 package, the DO-214AB's compact size allows for easier integration into space-constrained designs, including IoT devices, high-power density industrial equipment, and medical power supplies. • Reliability and Longevity: Unlike legacy solutions that degrade over time, the Pxxx0S3G-A series sustains transients without degradation, ensuring long-term equipment protection and reducing maintenance costs. • Automotive Grade Compliance: The series fully complies with AEC-Q101 standards, making it ideal for automotive applications such as On Board Charger (OBC) protection, BEV/PHEV protection, and automotive battery charging systems.

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