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Vishay Unveils 60V MOSFET in a PowerPAK SO-8L Dual Asymmetric Package

Vishay Unveils 60V MOSFET in a PowerPAK SO-8L Dual Asymmetric Package

The compact 5 by 6 mm device is said to be the first of its type to feature AEC-Q101 qualification


Mercedes-Benz Announces New Cobalt Supply Chain Practices

Mercedes-Benz Announces New Cobalt Supply Chain Practices

The German vehicle maker announced it will exclusively source cobalt and lithium from responsible mining-certified sites. Future generations of the…


News Nov 26, 2020 by Shannon Cuthrell
PREMO Launches the MICUs – NB & BB Series for Non-Intrusive Inductive Coupler in PLC Medium Voltage Network and Electric Vehicle Applications

PREMO Launches the MICUs – NB & BB Series for Non-Intrusive Inductive Coupler in PLC Medium Voltage Network and Electric Vehicle Applications

This innovation is designed for a combined use of narrow-band and broad-band communication in the same inductive coupler.


Testing for Shoot-Through in Half-Bridge Power Converters

Testing for Shoot-Through in Half-Bridge Power Converters

This article gives insight into testing for shoot-through half-bridge power converters and the influence of parasitic coupling capacitance.


Cree Sells its LED Business Unit

Cree Sells its LED Business Unit

Cree is selling its LED business unit for $300 million, the latest move in its long-term strategy for SiC and RF growth.


News Nov 25, 2020 by Shannon Cuthrell
GaN ePower Ultrafast Switches With Integrated Gate Drivers

GaN ePower Ultrafast Switches With Integrated Gate Drivers

This article provides an example of the benefits of integrated GaN power ICs via the introduction of an integrated FET and gate driver IC.


EPC’s New eGaN FET is Aimed at 48V Synchronous Rectification Applications

EPC’s New eGaN FET is Aimed at 48V Synchronous Rectification Applications

The new unit leads the pack with greater reliability and efficiency at a lower cost point and at a smaller size


Palomar and Fraunhofer IISB Partner on Research Initiative for Power Module Packaging

Palomar and Fraunhofer IISB Partner on Research Initiative for Power Module Packaging

Microelectronic manufacturer, Palomar, and the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Systems and Device Technology (IISB) have come together to…


GT Advanced Technologies to Supply Infineon with Silicon Carbide Boules

GT Advanced Technologies to Supply Infineon with Silicon Carbide Boules

German semiconductor manufacturer, Infineon, signed an agreement with GT Advanced Technologies (GTAT) last week for the supply of silicon carbide…


Active and Passive Battery Pack Balancing Methods

Active and Passive Battery Pack Balancing Methods

There are a variety of ways to keeps a battery pack properly balanced. This article introduces the concept of active and passive cell balancing and…


Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Announces 600V MOSFETs in SMD-type TOLL Packages

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Announces 600V MOSFETs in SMD-type TOLL Packages

The new Super Junction MOSFETS, feature a 115 mm2 footprint, fully 23% smaller than that of D2PAK devices


SimpleChips Technology Unveils its Space-Saving 1200V, 15A High-Side Switch

SimpleChips Technology Unveils its Space-Saving 1200V, 15A High-Side Switch

The new unit is complete in a single TO-263 package, replacing the multiple discrete components otherwise required


Keeping Harmonics in Check with Electronic Voltage Sensors

Keeping Harmonics in Check with Electronic Voltage Sensors

This article highlights LEM DVC 1000 family of electronic based voltage sensors that offers this high level of insulation, up to 4.2kV.


New Automotive-Compliant Synchronous Buck Converters from Diodes Inc.

New Automotive-Compliant Synchronous Buck Converters from Diodes Inc.

This article highlights Diodes Incorporated two highly integrated synchronous buck converters that simplify circuit design in automotive power…


ABB and Taiga Partner on Electrification

ABB and Taiga Partner on Electrification

ABB partners with Taiga Motors to help push forward the adoption of electric vehicles across North America and Europe.


News Nov 22, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Littelfuse Launches DC Disconnect Switch Product Line

Littelfuse Launches DC Disconnect Switch Product Line

The LS6 and LS6R series prevent shock hazards when isolating circuits


Visteon’s Wireless BMS Technology for Electric Vehicles

Visteon’s Wireless BMS Technology for Electric Vehicles

Visteon Corporation announces the intent to produce wireless battery management system that is customizable for multiple electric vehicle platforms.


News Nov 21, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Understanding the Interaction between Lightning and Power Transmission Lines

Understanding the Interaction between Lightning and Power Transmission Lines

Learn about the impact lightning strikes have on transmission lines and proper grounding’s role in lowering the chances of irreversible damage to…


Signal Transformer Announces High Current Toroidal Choke (HCTC) Design Kit

Signal Transformer Announces High Current Toroidal Choke (HCTC) Design Kit

The HCTC Series of toroidal chokes feature a solid carrier base for stable vertical PCB mounting and fixed pin spacing for easy PCB insertion


Toshiba Launches Motor Driver IC

Toshiba Launches Motor Driver IC

The Dual-Channel H-bridge device with PWM control will drive a single stepper motor or two brushed DC motors