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Diodes Inc. Launches 80 V and 100 V Asynchronous Buck Converters

Diodes Inc. Launches 80 V and 100 V Asynchronous Buck Converters

The AEC-Q100 asynchronous buck converters with 80 V and 100 V support are optimized for 48V automotive point-of-load applications.


Rohm Unwraps PFC + Flyback Control Reference Design

Rohm Unwraps PFC + Flyback Control Reference Design

Hybrid analog-digital control design yields efficient 24 V power conversion for industrial and consumer applications.


new products Sep 12, 2025 by Jake Hertz
PFC Control Methods Overview

PFC Control Methods Overview

Power factor correction (PFC) is needed for AC-DC power supplies with input power greater than 75 W. This article offers an overview of the most…


Unlocking the Potential of SiC MOSFETs With Front-Side Copper Metallization

Unlocking the Potential of SiC MOSFETs With Front-Side Copper Metallization

Learn how front-side copper metallization (FSM) is unlocking the full potential of Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFETs, especially as devices shrink in…


HV-IGBT Module for High-Performance Inverter Design

HV-IGBT Module for High-Performance Inverter Design

Learn about Mitsubishi’s XB-Series HV-IGBT modules. They offer lower switching losses and enhanced reliability through 7th-gen Si IGBT and RFC…


Switched-Capacitor Design Boosts Inverter Efficiency to 96.5%

Switched-Capacitor Design Boosts Inverter Efficiency to 96.5%

Researchers have developed a switched-capacitor-based nine-level inverter that achieves a fourfold voltage and up to 96.5% efficiency.


tech insights Aug 07, 2025 by Luke James
PCB Embedding of Semiconductor Dies: Enabling Next-Gen Power Electronics

PCB Embedding of Semiconductor Dies: Enabling Next-Gen Power Electronics

The embedding of semiconductor dies, particularly GaN and SiC MOSFETs, into PCB structures provides multiple system-level benefits. Learn how this…


Weidmuller Power Supplies Target Industrial Power Distribution

Weidmuller Power Supplies Target Industrial Power Distribution

The second-generation PROeco II line focuses on high efficiency for automation and process industries.


new products Jul 28, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Advanced SiC Trench Gate MOSFET Technology for Automotive Applications

Advanced SiC Trench Gate MOSFET Technology for Automotive Applications

SiC trench gate MOSFETs deliver superior performance in terms of both switching and conduction losses, but careful attention must be paid to the…


Digital Controller IC for Totem Pole PFC Boasts 2 MHz Switching

Digital Controller IC for Totem Pole PFC Boasts 2 MHz Switching

Wise Integration’s WiseWare 1.1 targets compact, high-efficiency AC-DC converters with integrated ZVS control and broad GaN compatibility.


new products Jul 21, 2025 by Jake Hertz
SiC MOSFET Employs Optimized Structure for 1.5 Vdc Renewable Applications

SiC MOSFET Employs Optimized Structure for 1.5 Vdc Renewable Applications

The new SiC-LV100 SiC-MOSFET module features an optimized structure that tackles the challenges of high current density and high-speed switching.


Renesas Unveils 650 V GaN FETs for Power Conversion

Renesas Unveils 650 V GaN FETs for Power Conversion

The GaN releases expand Renesas’ ecosystem-driven approach for the wide bandgap semiconductor.


News Jul 10, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Microchip Expands Its Line of High-Speed Digital Signal Controllers

Microchip Expands Its Line of High-Speed Digital Signal Controllers

The dsPIC33A digital signal controllers can deliver smarter power conversion and real-time control in server power supplies, DC-DC converters,…


How GaN Devices in TOLL Packaging Improve Efficiency in Solar Applications

How GaN Devices in TOLL Packaging Improve Efficiency in Solar Applications

GaN devices in TOLL packages boost solar inverter efficiency and compactness. Learn how this technology provides great thermal performance, low…


Serving 48V Power Systems With 100V GaN Discretes and Integrated Solutions

Serving 48V Power Systems With 100V GaN Discretes and Integrated Solutions

Learn how 100 V GaN devices are serving the needs of 48 V applications in data centers, renewable energy, and motor drives.


Next-Gen Testing for PV-Storage-Charging Systems

Next-Gen Testing for PV-Storage-Charging Systems

There are a lot of advantages to integrating solar power, energy storage, and EV charging. Learn the technologies available to implement and test…


Compact SiC Module for High Power Density On-Board Chargers

Compact SiC Module for High Power Density On-Board Chargers

Today’s on-board chargers (OBCs) can benefit from lighter and more efficient electronic components. Learn how compact transfer molded power…


Bi-Directional GaN Switches: Conversion with Single-Stage BDS Converters

Bi-Directional GaN Switches: Conversion with Single-Stage BDS Converters

A single-stage with bi-directional GaN eliminates the PFC stage and the DC-link capacitors while enabling ultra-high frequencies. What are the…


Revolutionizing Power Electronics: GaN Bidirectional Switches

Revolutionizing Power Electronics: GaN Bidirectional Switches

Unidirectional switches (UDS) have long served power conversion systems, but they come with inherent limitations. A bidirectional GaN switch…


PCIM 2025: Wide Bandgap Innovations for EVs, Testing, Design

PCIM 2025: Wide Bandgap Innovations for EVs, Testing, Design

This year’s PCIM featured wide bandgap products from Rohde & Schwarz, Wise Integration, and Texas Instruments.


News May 13, 2025 by Luke James