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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

To learn about Wolfspeed’s Gen 4 technology, we talked to Elif Balkas, the company’s CTO and a Ph.D in materials science.

To learn about Wolfspeed’s Gen 4 technology, we talked to Elif Balkas, the company’s CTO and a Ph.D in materials science.

With its compact heat dissipation design, the new modules are designed to "sets a new standard for onboard chargers."

With its compact heat dissipation design, the new modules are designed to "sets a new standard for onboard chargers."

Proper design of a low-power auxiliary power supply within traction inverters is critical for ensuring the functional…

Proper design of a low-power auxiliary power supply within traction inverters is critical for ensuring the functional safety of EVs. Learn how SiC…

The compact, high-efficiency HPR2812TEX12 (AC/DC) and HPR2812DCX12 (DC/DC) modules deliver 12.3 VDC with high power…

The compact, high-efficiency HPR2812TEX12 (AC/DC) and HPR2812DCX12 (DC/DC) modules deliver 12.3 VDC with high power density and reliability,…

Size and power density of DC/DC converter modules have become an important feature. But are these parameters are just one…

Size and power density of DC/DC converter modules have become an important feature. But are these parameters are just one side of the medal. What…

Transistors are the core of power electronics. However, the beneficial properties of wide bandgap devices present…

Transistors are the core of power electronics. However, the beneficial properties of wide bandgap devices present challenges for accurate…

Navitas and Great Wall Power have launched a 2.5kW GaN-based DC-DC converter with record power density and efficiency,…

Navitas and Great Wall Power have launched a 2.5kW GaN-based DC-DC converter with record power density and efficiency, targeting AI data centers…

One constant in the fast-evolving field of high-powered automotive and industrial electronics is the relentless demand…

One constant in the fast-evolving field of high-powered automotive and industrial electronics is the relentless demand for better efficiency,…

Especially when renewable energies are used to supply the grid the use of power semiconductors becomes mandatory. One of…

Especially when renewable energies are used to supply the grid the use of power semiconductors becomes mandatory. One of the key questions in these…

New components from GAIA, Infineon, Metis, ROHM, and TDK focus on improving power density, system safety, and integration…

New components from GAIA, Infineon, Metis, ROHM, and TDK focus on improving power density, system safety, and integration across energy,…

As applications like data centers, electric vehicles, and renewable energy systems place increasing demands on energy…

As applications like data centers, electric vehicles, and renewable energy systems place increasing demands on energy infrastructure, the need for…

This article examines troubleshooting for photovoltaic system issues related to arrays, electrical loads, batteries,…

This article examines troubleshooting for photovoltaic system issues related to arrays, electrical loads, batteries, charge controllers, and…

Learn how to stabilize high-voltage direct current links through converter performance analysis and by implementing…

Learn how to stabilize high-voltage direct current links through converter performance analysis and by implementing adaptive controls to tackle…