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Gen 4 Technology Platform Delivers “Flexibility Without Compromise”

Gen 4 Technology Platform Delivers “Flexibility Without Compromise”

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


Rohm Spins High-Power Density SiC Modules for Onboard Chargers

Rohm Spins High-Power Density SiC Modules for Onboard Chargers

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


new products May 08, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Traction Inverter Functional Safety Design with SiC Auxiliary Power Supply

Traction Inverter Functional Safety Design with SiC Auxiliary Power Supply

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


OmniOn Power Unveils 2800 W Power Supplies for Optical Nets

OmniOn Power Unveils 2800 W Power Supplies for Optical Nets

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


new products May 06, 2025 by Luke James
Not Only Size and Power Density Matter

Not Only Size and Power Density Matter

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…


Putting Wide-Bandgap Power Transistors to The Test

Putting Wide-Bandgap Power Transistors to The Test

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


Navitas, Great Wall Launch AI Data Center DC-DC Converter

Navitas, Great Wall Launch AI Data Center DC-DC Converter

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…


new products Apr 20, 2025 by Luke James
Isolated Gate Drivers for Modern Power Electronics

Isolated Gate Drivers for Modern Power Electronics

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


1500 V DC-Link Architecture is Essential to Solve the Need for More Power

1500 V DC-Link Architecture is Essential to Solve the Need for More Power

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


5 New Components for Smarter, Smaller, Safer Power Systems

5 New Components for Smarter, Smaller, Safer Power Systems

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


new products Apr 12, 2025 by Luke James
Solid-State Power Distribution: The Future of Smart Grids With SiC Tech

Solid-State Power Distribution: The Future of Smart Grids With SiC Tech

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


PV Problem Troubleshooting: Arrays, Batteries, Inverters & More

PV Problem Troubleshooting: Arrays, Batteries, Inverters & More

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


Stabilizing HVDC Links With Adaptive Controls

Stabilizing HVDC Links With Adaptive Controls

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


From Arrays to Inverters—Here’s Your PV System Checklist

From Arrays to Inverters—Here’s Your PV System Checklist

This article outlines the essential final checks required before starting up a PV system, including array configuration, wire management,…


APEC 2025: Solutions that Power the Future, Part 2

APEC 2025: Solutions that Power the Future, Part 2

Exhibitors displayed cutting-edge power electronics technology, including a QSPICE circuit simulator, battery management system, power supplies,…


APEC 2025 Showcases Power Component Innovation

APEC 2025 Showcases Power Component Innovation

Part 1 of our on-site coverage highlights ICs, power converters, current-sense transducers, SiC MOSFETs, TVS diodes, and more.


Improving Parameters for SiC Technology

Improving Parameters for SiC Technology

This article examines a new generation of SiC technology, focusing on holistic system efficiency, durability, and system cost.


Taking Power Conversion to the Next Level

Taking Power Conversion to the Next Level

Multi-level buck conversion is not new and has been applied in higher voltage and power devices for years. The need for high power delivery in…


OmniOn Power Launches DC/DC Bus Converters for AI Servers

OmniOn Power Launches DC/DC Bus Converters for AI Servers

OmniOn’s Osprey-series DC/DC bus converters address the surging power demands of AI server applications with 97% efficiency.


Using Low-Voltage Devices in High-Voltage Server Power Supplies—Part 1

Using Low-Voltage Devices in High-Voltage Server Power Supplies—Part 1

The increasing power demand in data centers, led by advances in artificial intelligence, is driving the need for converters with higher power…