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A Three-Phase GaN QFN Module for High Power-Density Motor Drives

A Three-Phase GaN QFN Module for High Power-Density Motor Drives

The EPC91132 evaluation board is a 3-phase BLDC motor drive inverter board featuring the EPC33110 module, which integrates three monolithic gallium…


Infineon Intros 1300 V SiC Module Capable of 205°C Continuous Operation

Infineon Intros 1300 V SiC Module Capable of 205°C Continuous Operation

A new automotive silicon carbide power module pushes thermal boundaries to enhance electric vehicle traction inverter density and streamline…


An Enhanced TO-247 Package Significantly Lowers SiC MOSFET Temperature

An Enhanced TO-247 Package Significantly Lowers SiC MOSFET Temperature

ISOMOS from Analog Power Conversion, LLC, (APC-E)/Luminus [1] improves on the thermal performance of the popular TO-247 package used in many…


GaN Motor Drive Evaluation Boards: EPC9186HC2/HC3 and EPC91202

GaN Motor Drive Evaluation Boards: EPC9186HC2/HC3 and EPC91202

Engineers need practical tools for evaluating GaN motor inverter architectures. The boards described in this article, EPC9186HC2/HC3 and EPC91202,…


EPC Intros 5 kW 3-Phase GaN Inverters for Robotics and Light EVs

EPC Intros 5 kW 3-Phase GaN Inverters for Robotics and Light EVs

The EPC9186HC2 and EPC9186HC3 are three-phase GaN evaluation boards built around the 0.75 mΩ EPC2361 eGaN FET, delivering up to 150 A RMS and 5 kW…


GaN Goes Power Mainstream—Insights from EPC’s Nick Cataldo at APEC 2026

GaN Goes Power Mainstream—Insights from EPC’s Nick Cataldo at APEC 2026

GaN is going mainstream in power electronics for AI, robotics, and cars. At APEC 2026, EPC's Nick Cataldo discusses GaN system-level value and…


Understand the Benefits of High-Voltage Super Junction MOSFET Technology

Understand the Benefits of High-Voltage Super Junction MOSFET Technology

As the demand for high-efficiency energy systems grows, high-voltage super junction MOSFET technology has become a cornerstone for next-generation…


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.


Infineon Unveils Isolated Gate Drivers With Opto-Emulator Input for SiC

Infineon Unveils Isolated Gate Drivers With Opto-Emulator Input for SiC

The new family of opto-emulator gate drivers provides drop-in replacements to conventional silicon, IGBT, and SiC MOSFET designs.


new products Mar 17, 2026 by Charles Lee
Recom Launches 4 kW DC-DC Converter With 180-950 VDC Input

Recom Launches 4 kW DC-DC Converter With 180-950 VDC Input

The series delivers up to 4.2 kW from traction batteries with reinforced isolation, liquid cooling, and CAN J1939 control.


new products Mar 02, 2026 by Jake Hertz
Briefs: New Tech Debuts for EVs, Batteries, and Power Grids

Briefs: New Tech Debuts for EVs, Batteries, and Power Grids

Tesla, Nissan, Lightyear, Toshiba, Electrified Thermal Systems, Ampacimon, and AP Sensing have made recent technical advancements.


News Feb 05, 2026 by Karen Hanson
Texas Instruments Intros New SoC Family at CES to Scale Automotive AI

Texas Instruments Intros New SoC Family at CES to Scale Automotive AI

Texas Instruments Intros New SoC Family at CES to Scale Automotive AI


News Jan 22, 2026 by Jake Hertz
Enabling High Efficiency: Gate Driver ICs for Automotive Traction Inverters

Enabling High Efficiency: Gate Driver ICs for Automotive Traction Inverters

E-mobility is driving significant demand for power electronics, particularly inverters. High-performance power modules help ensure efficient designs.


Improve Motor Lifetime With Slew Rate Control Gate Drive Optocoupler

Improve Motor Lifetime With Slew Rate Control Gate Drive Optocoupler

Learn how Slew Rate Control (SRC) gate drive optocouplers mitigate high dv/dt from PWM in VSDs, reducing motor overvoltage, EMI, and power loss,…


Briefs: EV Tech Advances in Charging, Batteries, and Design

Briefs: EV Tech Advances in Charging, Batteries, and Design

Cambridge GaN Devices, ENRX, Factorial Energy, Everrati, and Aria Group, Inc. have made strides that could advance electric vehicle technology and…


News Jan 08, 2026 by Karen Hanson
Our 2025 Top Articles: Hand-Picked Favorites from the EEPower Team

Our 2025 Top Articles: Hand-Picked Favorites from the EEPower Team

EEPower publishes hundreds of articles every year—more than even our team has time to read ourselves. With that in mind, we decided to share our…


News Dec 24, 2025 by Jeff Child, EEPower
Three New Automotive ICs Target Noise, Precision, and Control

Three New Automotive ICs Target Noise, Precision, and Control

A new wave of automotive ICs may tackle the complex mix of precision sensing, high-speed signaling, and compact actuation inside modern EVs and ICEs.


new products Dec 16, 2025 by Luke James
Shell’s Liquid EV Cooling Could Cut Charging Times to 10 Minutes

Shell’s Liquid EV Cooling Could Cut Charging Times to 10 Minutes

Shell has developed an “all-in-one” thermal cooling fluid that can cool battery packs and electric vehicle powertrains.


News Dec 03, 2025 by Liam Critchley
Onsemi Unveils Vertical GaN ICs for AI and Electrification

Onsemi Unveils Vertical GaN ICs for AI and Electrification

The vertical GaN (vGaN) power semiconductors claim to boost performance and efficiency in data centers, EVs, and renewables.


new products Nov 10, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Littelfuse Launches Gate Driver To Simplify SiC, IGBT Designs

Littelfuse Launches Gate Driver To Simplify SiC, IGBT Designs

The driver integrates adjustable negative bias and reduces external components in automotive power systems.


new products Nov 01, 2025 by Jake Hertz