PANJIT’s ultra-low capacitance ESD protection devices earned significant recognition among engineers.

TAIPEI, Jan. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) applications expand rapidly, the demand for higher data transmission rates has surged. This trend has brought heightened attention to the security of high-speed transmission interfaces. With over 38 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, PANJIT International Inc. has identified the growing safety requirements as transmission speeds double with each generation. Ultra-low capacitance ESD protection devices have become more critical than ever to address these challenges.

Leveraging proprietary component designs and innovative packaging technologies, PANJIT has introduced ultra-low capacitance ESD protection devices offering compact size and robust protection. These devices have earned significant recognition among engineers, securing the prestigious “Best Discrete of the Year” award at this year’s EE Awards Asia, organized by EE Times Taiwan.

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Exceptional Protection and Compact Design: The Advantages of PANJIT’s ESD Protection Devices

Speaking about the award-winning ESD protection device, Edgar Chen, COO of PANJIT International Inc., explained the company’s motivation for entering this segment. PANJIT had traditionally focused on high-power protection devices, with limited emphasis on ESD protection for signal ports. However, as high-speed interfaces like USB4, Thunderbolt 5, and PCIe Gen 6 doubling transmission speeds each generation, challenges related to signal attenuation and ESD protection have intensified. Advanced process chips are becoming increasingly miniaturized, exacerbating ESD protection issues.

Chen stated, “To provide customers with a more comprehensive solution, PANJIT not only has extensive experience in high-power protection components but is now actively expanding its product line to include high-seepd signal port ESD protection.” Recognizing the growing importance and market potential of ESD protection devices, PANJIT shifted its design platform to prioritize ESD protection for high-speed signal ports, complementing its existing high-power protection products. This comprehensive “Total Solution” strategy helps engineers address current and future challenges.

Years of research and optimization have enabled PANJIT to overcome traditional trade-offs in ESD protection design through patented technologies. Engineers no longer need to compromise between protection capabilities, parasitic capacitance, and component size. Amanda Cheng, Business Development Manager at PANJIT, highlighted the three critical parameters where the company’s ESD protection devices excel:

Capacitance: The ultra-low capacitance ensures signal integrity, preventing high-speed signal distortion and communication failures.

Clamping Voltage: Despite its minimal capacitance, the device maintains low clamping voltage, effectively dissipating ESD energy and offering superior protection.

Surge Protection: PANJIT’s devices uniquely combine low capacitance with high surge protection, addressing both ESD and EOS (Electrical Overstress) challenges. This capability reduces EOS-related RMA rates and enhances product reliability.

Cheng emphasized that as transmission speeds increase, capacitance has become a decisive factor for customers. PANJIT is already preparing for the next generation with capacitance targets as low as 0.05pF while maintaining low clamping voltage for optimal chip protection. The company’s holistic approach, from market research and product design to wafer and packaging processes, along with close collaboration with partners, has been instrumental in achieving these breakthroughs.

Miniaturization and Integration: Driving ESD Device Evolution

Another standout feature of PANJIT’s ESD protection devices is their compact size. “As end devices become increasingly miniaturized, so do transmission interface connectors and internal components,” said Cheng. While the current mainstream size for ESD protection devices is 0402, PANJIT is advancing toward even smaller sizes, such as 0201 and 01005. Integration is also a promising trend, as demonstrated by the award-winning ultra-low capacitance ESD protection device, which is an integrated product.

PANJIT’s innovative ESD protection devices continue to set new industry standards, raising the bar for market entry. The “Best Discrete of the Year” award at EE Awards Asia reflects this achievement. “Our highest standard when developing products is to avoid me-too designs,” said Chen. “We aim to create the most competitive products in the market. Compared to our competitors, this ESD protection device’s performance parameters are truly impressive.”

Future-Ready Development to Meet Customer Needs

Based on deep market insights, PANJIT has outlined a comprehensive development roadmap for its ESD protection and other product lines. Chen emphasized PANJIT’s proactive strategy in anticipating market and customer needs. Future ESD protection devices will evolve toward smaller sizes, lower capacitance, greater protection, and lower clamping voltage, while maintaining high flexibility. “We prepare our product specifications well in advance and provide early samples for customer testing, ensuring we stay ahead of competitors,” Chen added with a sense of optimism.

Currently, ESD protection devices contribute only 4% of PANJIT’s total revenue. However, Chen foresees significant growth potential in this market. PANJIT plans to expand both domestic and international markets with superior products and skilled technical personnel. Many customers have already integrated PANJIT’s ESD protection devices into their designs, with mass production scheduled for next year. Chen expressed confidence that the ESD product line will achieve remarkable success in the coming year.

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HANGZHOU, China, Jan. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Cainiao, a global leader in e-commerce logistics and logistics technology, has recently launched its latest L4-level autonomous vehicle for public roads – the Cainiao Autonomous Vehicle GT Pro. This marks the first major upgrade since the debut of the Cainiao GT in 2024. The GT Pro brings significant improvements across various aspects, including design, range, algorithm optimization and interactive features.

With dimensions of 3694mm in length, 1299mm in width, and 2200mm in height, the GT Pro is comparable in size to a compact passenger vehicle, making it adaptable to a wide variety of road scenarios. The vehicle offers a cargo space of 5 cubic meters, with the capacity to carry 600 to 800 parcels per trip. It boasts an impressive 180-kilometer range, ensuring long-distance efficiency for deliveries.

The GT Pro comes with several design enhancements compared to its predecessor. Notably, it features an interactive front light display that allows the vehicle to communicate its working status across various scenarios. Additionally, the sensor suite has been upgraded, now incorporating one LiDAR and eleven high-definition cameras in a multi-sensor fusion system. This improved setup boosts the vehicle’s environmental perception, enhancing its ability to accurately and reliably detect and respond to its surroundings during operation.

Cainiao is one of the first logistics companies in the industry to invest in autonomous delivery vehicle research and operations. Over the past decade, the company has accumulated more than 5 million kilometers of real-world driving experience across closed, semi-closed, and public roads, delivering over 40 million parcels using autonomous vehicles. This extensive experience positions Cainiao as an industry leader in autonomous logistics.

Since the introduction of the Cainiao GT in 2024, by December 2024, the vehicle had reached customers across over 10 provinces in China, including Zhejiang, Shandong, Henan, Shaanxi, Anhui, and Jiangsu. It was deployed in more than 30 counties and municipal-level regions, receiving widespread acclaim from customers for its efficiency and reliability.

Looking ahead, Cainiao plans to advance its technology from high-precision maps to map-free navigation, further expanding the commercial potential of autonomous vehicles. Additionally, the company is exploring new use cases such as supermarket deliveries, and other scenarios, while also developing more customized GT Pro models to meet the diverse needs of various business applications.

About Cainiao Group

Founded in 2013, Cainiao Group is a global leader in e-commerce logistics. Drawing on our deep e-commence insights, purposely built technology and a proven commitment to sustainability, we offer three core services, including global express, global supply chain, and logistics technology solutions. 

With a network that spans over 200 countries and territories worldwide, our global express division excels in various segments, including cross-border express delivery and nationwide express services in markets such as China, Europe, and the Americas.

With a long-term mission to achieve nationwide delivery within 24 hours and worldwide delivery within 72 hours, Cainiao Group bridges global markets, empowering businesses and individuals to seize global trade opportunities.

For more information about Cainiao, please visit cainiao.com.

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New Playlist Celebrates Filmmaking Masters, Modern Dance Icons, and AI-Driven Careers Planet Classroom’s January 2025 Releases: Youth-Curated Stories for a Rapidly Changing World

NEW YORK, Jan. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Since its launch during the height of the pandemic, Planet Classroom has evolved into a global youth-led platform for creative expression, offering digital content for creators and innovators tackling today’s challenges and solutions. With over 135,000 subscribers and 40 cultural curators worldwide, Planet Classroom continues to expand its influence, presenting transformative stories and powerful ideas.

This January, Planet Classroom introduces Masters of Film, a new playlist celebrating acclaimed filmmakers from their earliest beginnings, including their time in film school, to their rise as creative pioneers. By showcasing works like Terry deRoy Gruber’s Not Just Any Flower, directed under the mentorship of Martin Scorsese, this series inspires today’s storytellers to learn from the greatest teachers of the past.

In addition, Planet Classroom proudly announces its collaboration with the Isadora Duncan Dance Company, bringing the timeless artistry of modern dance to a global audience. This partnership debuts with the captivating short film Lori Belilove Performs The Revolutionary, celebrating Duncan’s modern dance legacy and ensuring her revolutionary contributions continue to inspire future generations of creators.

Finally, the platform’s popular AI for a Better World series returns with Michael B. Horn’s episode, Future-Proof Your Career: Michael B. Horn on Navigating Jobs, AI, and Learning, delivering practical insights on navigating the evolving workforce and the role of lifelong learning in an AI-driven world.

Spotlight on Three Remarkable Releases

Masters of Film: Not Just Any Flower

Directed by Terry deRoy Gruber under the mentorship of Martin Scorsese, this surreal short comedy explores creativity born from chaos. A whimsical journey of inspiration and miscommunication, the film is part of the Museum of Modern Art’s (MoMA) permanent collection, cementing its place as an artistic classic.

Lori Belilove Performs The Revolutionary

Planet Classroom’s collaboration with the Isadora Duncan Dance Company brings Duncan’s legacy to life for a new generation. The debut short film showcases Belilove’s emotive interpretation of Duncan’s iconic work, blending its bold choreography with a contemporary lens.

AI for a Better World: Future-Proof Your Career: Michael B. Horn on Navigating Jobs, AI, and Learning

In this insightful episode, Michael B. Horn joins C.M. (Cathy) Rubin to discuss career innovation in an AI-driven world. Horn provides actionable strategies for lifelong learning, aligning personal goals with work, and thriving in today’s evolving job market.

January’s Full Lineup

In addition to these spotlighted titles, Planet Classroom presents a diverse range of films and performances:

Lars-Erik Larsson: Concertino for Trombone and String Orchestra, Op. 45 – A stunning classical performance from Bard College’s musicians.Please in Spanish – Directed by Patricia Seely, a heartfelt exploration of cultural identity and generational connection.5678 With a Chance of a Hurricane – Directed by Gunta Liepina Millere, a silent dance film celebrating movement amidst a storm.The Other You – Directed by Wadebe, a poignant story of dissociation and mental health.An AI Revolution in Calendar Management: Reclaim AI – Directed by Helen Cotrupi, showcasing cutting-edge productivity tools.Listening to Forests, Protecting Our Future – Produced by Michael O’Shea, a documentary on innovative rainforest conservation.Street Art Icons: Pioneers and Visionaries – Directed by Nikita Harris, a visual tribute to the legends of street art.

Curation Blueprint: A Mission for Lifelong Learning and Entertainment

Planet Classroom’s January releases exemplify its commitment to presenting youth-curated content that sparks creativity and critical thinking. Each title is carefully selected to engage audiences of all ages with transformative stories and innovative ideas.

“We believe in the power of youth to lead cultural change,” said C.M. (Cathy) Rubin. “Our January curation reflects the resilience, innovation, and artistic expression of young creators and thinkers who are shaping a better future.”

About Planet Classroom Network

Planet Classroom connects young changemakers with thought leaders and innovators to inspire global solutions. Through its acclaimed series Net Zero Speaks and Problem Solvers, the platform tackles critical issues such as climate change, sustainability, and technological innovation.

Media Contact

David Wine, Planet Classroom Network, +1 (212) 439-8474, david@cmrubinworld.com, https://www.cmrubinworld.com/

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