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At APEC, Renesas Intros 500 W GaN Platform and GaN Bidirectional Switch

At APEC, Renesas Intros 500 W GaN Platform and GaN Bidirectional Switch

At APEC 2026, Renesas unveiled two GaN solutions for high-power applications, from chargers to solar inverters.


new products Mar 31, 2026 by Luke James
SemiQ Unwraps 1200 V SiC Modules Boasting Conversion Efficiency

SemiQ Unwraps 1200 V SiC Modules Boasting Conversion Efficiency

At APEC 2026, SemiQ released a new family of high-performance half-bridge MOSFET modules to optimize power conversion for high-voltage applications.


new products Mar 31, 2026 by Jake Hertz
Power Integrations Extends Flyback Topology to 440 W With GaN

Power Integrations Extends Flyback Topology to 440 W With GaN

At APEC 2026, Power Integrations introduced its TopSwitchGaN 440 W, which unites PowiGaN switches with traditional TOPSwitch architecture,…


new products Mar 30, 2026 by Luke James
DC-DC Converter Modules Propel Formula EV Race Car to Victory

DC-DC Converter Modules Propel Formula EV Race Car to Victory

The Japanese student team implemented Vicor Power’s DC-DC converter modules to lighten up their winning car and improve performance.


Substation Commissioning and Testing—Part 3: Field Testing

Substation Commissioning and Testing—Part 3: Field Testing

Substation field testing ensures long-term reliability. It verifies instrument transformers , circuit breakers, and protection relays against…


Pushing the Boundaries of SiC Cooling

Pushing the Boundaries of SiC Cooling

Learn how Rogers' curamik DirectCool integrates cooling into the SiC substrate, minimizing the thermal path. This allows for compact,…


Argonne Researchers Jet-Print Durable, Low-Power Transistors

Argonne Researchers Jet-Print Durable, Low-Power Transistors

Argonne National Laboratory researchers have jet-printed durable transistors for flexible electronics.


The Legacy of Switzerland’s First Female Engineering Professor

The Legacy of Switzerland’s First Female Engineering Professor

To celebrate Women's History Month, we spotlight Erna Hamburger, an engineer who graduated top of her class at EPFL in 1933 and spent decades…


tech insights Mar 26, 2026 by Luke James
Briefs: Big Moves for Battery Energy Storage Systems

Briefs: Big Moves for Battery Energy Storage Systems

Tesla, LG Energy Solution, General Motors, Airengy, and Arevon are among the companies investing in battery energy storage technologies and…


News Mar 26, 2026 by Karen Hanson
Polycrystalline-SiC-Based Substrate Boosts Performance of SiC Power Devices

Polycrystalline-SiC-Based Substrate Boosts Performance of SiC Power Devices

Learn how SmartSiC technology using Smart Cut overcomes standard Silicon Carbide limitations, reducing CO2 emissions, boosting device efficiency…


Wolfspeed Commercializes World’s First 10 kV SiC MOSFET

Wolfspeed Commercializes World’s First 10 kV SiC MOSFET

Compared to IGBTs, the MOSFET delivers greater power density, lower thermal load, and lower costs.


Rearchitecting Data Center Power for AI with Solid-State Transformers

Rearchitecting Data Center Power for AI with Solid-State Transformers

As AI workloads push data centers into megawatt-scale per rack density, conventional low-voltage power architectures are reaching architectural…


Research Triples Blue Energy Output with ‘Slippery’ Nanopores

Research Triples Blue Energy Output with ‘Slippery’ Nanopores

A prototype membrane achieves roughly 15 W per square meter, two to three times better than blue energy production using existing polymer…


new products Mar 24, 2026 by Luke James
Mean Well Expands Online UPS Portfolio for Critical Needs

Mean Well Expands Online UPS Portfolio for Critical Needs

Mean Well’s new online uninterruptible power systems deliver 1 to 3 kW of reliable backup power for critical applications.


TI Intros 2 Isolated Power Modules Plus IsoShield Packaging

TI Intros 2 Isolated Power Modules Plus IsoShield Packaging

Today at APEC, Texas Instruments demonstrated its isolated power modules and its proprietary IsoShield technology, aimed at EV and data needs.…


News Mar 23, 2026 by Karen Hanson
Choosing Between Gas-Insulated and Air-Insulated Substations

Choosing Between Gas-Insulated and Air-Insulated Substations

This article compares gas-insulated (GIS) and air-insulated substations (AIS), outlining their design principles, performance characteristics, and…


Small Moves, Big Goals: Advances in Nuclear Reactors and Fusion

Small Moves, Big Goals: Advances in Nuclear Reactors and Fusion

TerraPower receives historic Nuclear Regulatory Commission approval for construction, while micro modular reactors and fusion continue to develop.


News Mar 20, 2026 by Luke James
Rad-Hard GaN MOSFETs Beat Silicon Alternatives for Satellite Designs

Rad-Hard GaN MOSFETs Beat Silicon Alternatives for Satellite Designs

Learn how rad-hard GaN FETs surpass silicon in satellite power systems. They offer superior SWaP, higher efficiency, and radiation immunity for…


BYD Launches Faster-Charging 2nd Gen Blade Battery

BYD Launches Faster-Charging 2nd Gen Blade Battery

BYD has introduced the second-generation Blade Battery for electric vehicles, featuring faster charging and improved cold-weather performance.


tech insights Mar 19, 2026 by Jake Hertz
Briefs: Solid-State Batteries and Infrastructure Upgrades

Briefs: Solid-State Batteries and Infrastructure Upgrades

Donut Lab and ION Storage Systems are advancing their solid-state battery technologies, and the U.S. Department of Energy and PPL Electric…


News Mar 19, 2026 by Karen Hanson