Elektra Awards

Filtronic designs and manufactures RF, microwave and mmWave components and subsystems for applications in telecom, defence, space and transport applications. It is headquartered in County Durham, UK, with UK facilities in Leeds and Manchester and a US manufacturing site. The judges noted “some impressive developments to improve manufacturing capability” with practical developments producing “impressive improvements”. Some practical developments have resulted ...

According to the judges, the AL5887 offers a number of benefits to customers and is a more sustainable choice than other LED drivers on the market. One judge in particular remarked on the ultra-low shutdown low power saving mode. Shortlist * Diodes – AL5887 dual digital interface, multi-channel LED driver for RGB and single colour, solid state lighting * Indie ...

Senior analogue IC engineer Matthew, of Crypto Quantique, has led analogue efforts on four tapeouts since he joined the company two years ago. He is responsible for the design of the transimpedance amplifier block of the company’s QDID physically unclonable function. The judges were impressed with Matthew’s achievements and work completed so early in a career, including representing Crypto Quantique ...

From the Electronics Weekly magazine of 24 January 2024, celebrating the Elektra Awards The 2023 Elektra Awards was a memorable evening that celebrated the international electronics industry and those who contributed to make it outstanding, writes Caroline Hayes. Once again the Grosvenor House Hotel welcomed the elite of the electronics industry to the Electronics Weekly Elektra Awards on Wednesday 29 ...

Morse Micro’s 802.11ah Wi-Fi HaLow technology is a low power single chip, integrating radio, PHY and MAC as well as an optional host applications processor designed to comply with the sub-1 GHz IEEE 802.11ah standard. It offers ultra-low power, longer range and secure connections at a higher capacity to power the IoT. Judges admired the solution, calling it “truly innovative” ...

The SiT5503 Elite X Super-TCXO uses MEMS technology to replace bulky quartz OCXOs to offer a device that is four-times smaller with four-times lower power consumption for enhanced timing performance in data centres and 5G infrastructure. The judges were impressed with this innovative timing product with a wide range of applications. Highly commended – STMicroelectronics Shortlist * Harting – Han ...

ADIThe judges liked the wireless battery management system, describing it as an innovative product with a number of advantages over traditional, wired solutions. One judge noted: “In order to support… green initiatives… more products like this are needed to improve the performance and range of EVs.” Shortlist * Ambarella – centrally processed 4D imaging radar architecture for autonomous mobility systems ...

Lancaster University is creating a spinout company to develop a universal memory called ULTRARAM. Invented by physics professor Manus Hayne, who collected the award, ULTRARAM combines the non-volatility of a data storage memory, such as flash, with the speed, energy-efficiency and endurance of a working memory, such as DRAM. Shortlist * University of Birmingham – Liquid gallium alloy micro-fluidic mm-Wave ...

The judges admired this “highly integrated SoC for Bluetooth with innovative steps in power harvesting”. One recognised that it addresses a large issue for the industry with potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Another described it as an essential step to “substantially reduce the consumption of single-use batteries. It feels like a battery-less future is now within sight.” Shortlist * ...

The enhancement-mode GaN transistor can be operated like a silicon power mosfet or superjunction without the need for special gate drivers, driving circuitry or unique gate voltage clamping mechanisms. Integrated functions, such as current sensing, mean users can save on external components. The judges were impressed with the technical detail provided and evidence of the ICs’ environmental benefits. Highly commended ...