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Toshiba Launches 6.5 kV, 2 kA Press-Pack IEGT for HVDC Converters

Toshiba Launches 6.5 kV, 2 kA Press-Pack IEGT for HVDC Converters

The ST2000JXH35A raises validated turn-off and short-circuit test voltage to 4.5 kV, targeting reduced series device counts in high-voltage…


new products Mar 04, 2026 by Luke James
Using Low-Voltage GaN in ISOP Converters for AI Servers With 800 V Architecture

Using Low-Voltage GaN in ISOP Converters for AI Servers With 800 V Architecture

Over the past decade, AI workloads have relied on server architectures not designed for their rapidly growing power demands. Recently, the concept…


EPC Launches Its First 7th Gen GaN 40 V Power Transistor

EPC Launches Its First 7th Gen GaN 40 V Power Transistor

EPC2366, aimed at low-voltage, high-current applications, enters mass production for high-density 40 V systems.


new products Mar 02, 2026 by Jake Hertz
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
Resilient Battery Energy Storage for Renewable-Rich Grids

Resilient Battery Energy Storage for Renewable-Rich Grids

Because their generation fluctuates, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) have become essential for grid stability. Grid-supporting BESS must…


Mean Well Launches 5 kW Bidirectional AC-DC Power Supply

Mean Well Launches 5 kW Bidirectional AC-DC Power Supply

The 5 kW BIC-5K delivers bidirectional AC-DC conversion, 93.5% efficiency,


Microchip Intros Power Module To Boost Data Center Power Density

Microchip Intros Power Module To Boost Data Center Power Density

Microchip’s MCPF1525 Power Module with PMBus delivers 25 A in a compact, stackable module, reducing board footprint while boosting AI data…


Solving Military-Avionics DC-DC Power Challenges with Modularity—Part 4

Solving Military-Avionics DC-DC Power Challenges with Modularity—Part 4

While the first three parts in this article series detailed military and avionic standards and front-end solutions, this last Part 4 delves into…


3 New DC-DC Platforms Tackle Industrial and AI Demands

3 New DC-DC Platforms Tackle Industrial and AI Demands

OmniOn Power, Recom, and Navitas Semiconductor have launched DC-DC platforms to deliver versatility in efficient power design.


new products Feb 19, 2026 by Jake Hertz
0.2% High-Accuracy Open-Loop Hall Current Sensor With ASIL D Functional Safety

0.2% High-Accuracy Open-Loop Hall Current Sensor With ASIL D Functional Safety

This article focuses on comparing the performance of Innosense’s Dhips+ Hall current sensor before and after error compensation, elaborating on…


Recom Offers AC-DC DIN Rail Power Supplies for 240 W and 480 W

Recom Offers AC-DC DIN Rail Power Supplies for 240 W and 480 W

The compact, convection-cooled power supplies target high-density industrial control and automation systems.


new products Feb 15, 2026 by Jake Hertz
The Hidden Costs of Outdated Power Plant Practices — And How to Fix Them Fast

The Hidden Costs of Outdated Power Plant Practices — And How to Fix Them Fast

Building integrated and modern systems enable resilient, efficient, and safer operations that…


STMicro Adds High-Efficiency Synchronous-Rectifier Controllers

STMicro Adds High-Efficiency Synchronous-Rectifier Controllers

The tiny SRK1004 increases efficiency and saves space in flyback-based power supplies.


new products Jan 29, 2026 by Jake Hertz
Recom Intros 40W/75W Railway DC/DC Modules With Ultra-Wide Input

Recom Intros 40W/75W Railway DC/DC Modules With Ultra-Wide Input

The RMD40-UW and RMD75-UW target EN 50155 rail applications with a single 11:1 input range, integrated ride-through, and baseplate cooling for…


new products Jan 28, 2026 by Luke James
Modular Architecture: The Key to Reliable EV Charging Infrastructure

Modular Architecture: The Key to Reliable EV Charging Infrastructure

Learn how modular design principles contribute to EV charger reliability, scalability, and maintenance for engineers planning charging networks.


Case Study—A Low-Cost, Low-Profile 6-kW, 800 V to 12.5 V DC-DC for AI Power

Case Study—A Low-Cost, Low-Profile 6-kW, 800 V to 12.5 V DC-DC for AI Power

Learn how GaN technology enables a low-cost, low-profile 6 kW, 800 VDC to 12.5 VDC converter using an ISOP LLC topology. This meets the design…


Solving Military-Avionics DC-DC Power Challenges with Modularity—Part 3

Solving Military-Avionics DC-DC Power Challenges with Modularity—Part 3

In Part 3 of this series, we look at how embedding a boost converter within a board-mounted module reduces the required capacitor value for a given…


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,…


Predicting and Controlling Thermal Runaway in High-Voltage Power Modules

Predicting and Controlling Thermal Runaway in High-Voltage Power Modules

In this article, we take a system-level look at how thermal runaway begins, propagates across multi-module converters, and how engineers can model,…


Solving Military-Avionics DC-DC Power Challenges with Modularity—Part 2

Solving Military-Avionics DC-DC Power Challenges with Modularity—Part 2

In Part 1, we covered the key standards for military and avionics power supply design. Here in Part 2, we examine managing input bus electrical…