With an absolute maximum rating (AMR) of 75V, STMicroelectronics' L98GD8E is the only 48V automotive pre-driver to combine compliance with the ISO 21780 standard for 48V electrical systems and eight channels for high-side and low-side driving.The device's eight outputs are independently configurable for driving external high-side N-channel and P-channel, or low-side N-channel MOSFETs, allowing flexibility to handle loads in a variety of configurations. One IC can control up to two H？bridges in DC motor drives, or can manage multiple relays, resistive or capacitive loads, and provide peak&hold control for small valves. Channel 6 is suitable for driving safety-relevant loads requiring a dedicated enable pin.Typical applications for the L98GD8E include mild-hybrid systems such as powertrain and energy recovery, as well as auxiliary systems such as e-compressors and integrated starter generators. Capable of driving multiple loads, its flexibility simplifies leveraging the 48V powernet to increase power delivery, raise energy efficiency, and save weight by reducing wiring and connector current ratings.The L98GD8E helps meet the EMC regulations applying to automotive electrical systems by permitting MOSFET slew-rate control during both turn？on and turn？off. In addition, advanced diagnostic features help fulfil the high safety demands by protecting loads and detecting faults such as short-to-ground, short-to-battery, and open load in both ON and OFF conditions. Two integrated 10？bit ADCs, monitoring battery voltage and device temperature, enable dynamic and automatic overcurrent threshold compensation to adapt to all operating conditions.The L98GD8E is compatible with 3.3V and 5V logic and provides a high？speed SPI interface for configuring the IC and sharing diagnostic signals. As well as indicating external faults, the diagnostics also include built-in self-test (BIST), hardware self-checking (HWSC) of internal overvoltage-detection circuitry, and a communication check (CC) watchdog timer. The SPI also gives access to the battery and die temperature measurements. There are two disable pins that provide dual-redundant fast switch-off to further enhance system safety.The L98GD8E is in production now, in a 10mm x 10mm TQFP64 package. Budgetary pricing starts at $3.95 for orders of 1000 pieces.Please visit.

Interested in solving microcrack issues in through-glass via (TGV) fabrication? Want to learn how to supply 1,000 Watts, 1 Volt and 1,000 Amperes electricity to semiconductor IC chips in an AI multichip package while scaling up glass panel sizes? If so, visit iCometrue at Booth M0957, Hall 1, 4F, Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center during SEMICON Taiwan 2026!Glass substrates have emerged as a promising platform for large-size, high-performance AI multichip packages due to their superior thermal, mechanical, and electrical properties. At SEMICON Taiwan 2025 last year, iCometrue exhibited the Through-Polymer-Via (TPV) Connector, a novel technology that provides vertical interconnection in Glass Cores for use in Glass Interposers and BGA substrates to solve the microcrack problem in glass substrates caused by TGV fabrication.At SEMICON Taiwan 2026 this year, iCometrue plans to exhibit solutions for delivering 1,000 Watts, 1 Volt and 1,000 Amperes electricity to semiconductor IC chips in the high-performance AI multichip package. The solutions include:1. Embedding Cu blocks in glass substrates for power/ground delivery: Reducing the number of TPVs/TGVs originally used for power/ground delivery by 80%, thereby lowering fabrication complexity, improving manufacturing yield, and reducing manufacturing costs.2. Packaging Voltage Converter/Regulator (VCR) chips in the AI multichip package: Allowing high-voltage (for example, 48V) power supply input to the package and reducing power supply voltage (for example, down to 1V) within the package, based on the copper-block-based low resistance power delivery system. The innovated copper-block-based low resistance power delivery system reduces the heat generation.3. Embedding Si bridges, deep-trench decoupling capacitors (DTCs), and Voltage Converter/Regulator (VCR) chips in the frontside interconnection scheme over the glass substrate: Silicon bridges, DTCs, and VCR chips are embedded directly into the frontside interconnection scheme over the glass substrate, leaving large holes in the glass substrate dedicated to TPV connectors and copper blocks to streamline manufacturing.4. Installing electrical/optical connectors at the edges of the AI multichip package: This architecture uses electrical and/or optical connectors at the package edges for power and signal input/output, replacing the conventional power and signal routing that traditionally relied on bottom solder balls. This unleashes a TPV/TGV-free System-on-Panel (SOP) package, allowing thicker glass substrates that drastically reduce panel bending and enable larger manufacturing panel sizes.By using innovations mentioned above, iCometrue provides a scalable, practical alternative to traditional TGV processes. These breakthroughs extend Moore's Law into the era of glass-based system packaging, accelerating high-performance computing (HPC) and AI applications.

The intellectual property dispute between Corning and China-based IRICO has entered a new phase at the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), with the focus shifting from the finding of trade secret misappropriation to potential remedies affecting access to the U.S. market.On July 23, an ITC Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) issued an Initial Determination finding that IRICO and the remaining respondents had misappropriated Corning trade secrets related to its fusion glass manufacturing technology. The judge followed with a recommended remedy on August 6, and on August 7 the ITC issued a public interest notice disclosing part of that recommendation, including a proposed Limited Exclusion Order (LEO) against IRICO and the remaining respondents.The August 7 notice provided the first meaningful public indication of the remedies being considered. When the Initial Determination was announced in July, only limited information was available publicly. For Corning, the notice marks an important step toward potential enforcement measures following the ALJ's finding that its fusion-draw trade secrets had been misappropriated."Corning welcomes the initial determination and recommended exclusion order by the International Trade Commission. The determination makes clear that IRICO misappropriated Corning's proprietary fusion-draw technology, underscoring the value of Corning's innovations," said Brendan Mosher, International Vice President and General Manager, Corning Display Technologies."Protecting our intellectual property reflects our Values and our commitment to doing what's right for the last 175-years. Through these actions, we are safeguarding our innovations, our people, and our ability to do what we do best: transform industries, support our customers, and improve lives."Ruling Extends to Manufacturing and Downstream ProductsThe July 23 Initial Determination found that IRICO had misappropriated key Corning trade secrets related to fusion glass manufacturing, with the technology at issue broadly used across IRICO's glassmaking operations. The ruling did not narrow its scope based on glass generation size, glass composition, or other product-specific conditions, and applied to the remaining respondents in the case, including TCL, CSOT, and CHOT.That distinction is important because the central issue of misappropriation is not simply which glass formulation is being used, but how the glass is manufactured. If the final determination follows the current direction, changing a glass composition or product specification alone would be unlikely to provide IRICO with a workaround.Exclusion Order Raises the Stakes for Display ManufacturingThe August 7 public interest notice confirmed that the ALJ recommended a Limited Exclusion Order restricting U.S. imports of display products containing IRICO glass. For Corning, the significance of the remedy lies in how a dispute over manufacturing technology can carry through the broader display production chain.Display glass sits near the beginning of that chain. Once produced, the substrate moves through panel fabrication, module integration, and system assembly before ending up in televisions and other finished products. Because the case centers on the fusion manufacturing technology used to make the glass rather than on a single composition, Corning believes the ruling creates significant risk for customers that continue to source IRICO glass for products intended for the U.S. market.Corning is also seeking review of the recommended multi-year exclusion period, arguing that the evidence presented in the case supports a longer duration and that the final Commission determination could ultimately impose a longer restriction.Corning Seeks Review of Limited IssuesCorning has petitioned the full Commission to review several narrowly defined issues. Corning's petition does not challenge the central finding that IRICO misappropriated Corning's fusion technology, nor does it challenge the issuance of an exclusion order. Instead, they focus on clarifying the transparent process Corning has taken to protect intellectual property rights and support the growth of the display industry in China and across the globe."While we appreciate the ALJ's confirmation that IRICO misappropriated Corning's technology, as well as the recommended exclusion order, Corning is seeking review of certain statements in the determination ," said Mosher."We have consistently acted with transparency, integrity, and responsible stewardship of its innovations, while supporting the growth of the display industry, and will continue to take all appropriate steps to protect Corning's intellectual property."Corning maintains that it clearly and consistently communicated its concerns related to IRICO's misappropriation of its trade secrets, preserved its right to seek remedy, and presented substantial evidence in this regard.In addition, Corning maintains its course of action over the years with respect to IRICO and the display industry was reasonable and considerate, and that it had continuously taken measures over the years to protect its trade secrets.Commission Review Comes NextThe case has not yet reached a final ITC determination. Following the ALJ's Initial Determination, the full Commission reviews the decision and ultimately issues the Commission's Final Determination. Corning's current petitions are part of that process and identify the limited issues it wants the Commission to reconsider.Corning is also reiterating that intellectual property protection remains a fundamental part of its long-term research and innovation strategy. The company emphasizes that invention and innovation have been at the core of its business for 175 years and that its intellectual property reflects sustained investments in R&D, technology development, and industry collaboration. When it identifies unauthorized use or misappropriation of its technology, Corning says it will take the necessary steps to protect those investments.As the fusion trade secret case moves through Commission review, Corning will continue taking appropriate steps to protect its intellectual property while supporting the continued growth and development of the display industry.