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Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Launches MOSFET Devices for Hot Swap Applications

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Launches MOSFET Devices for Hot Swap Applications

The 150V devices, featuring high safe operating areas and low RDS(ON)s, are aimed at challenging telecomm hot swap tasks


STMicroelectronics Extends MasterGaN Family with Device Optimized for Asymmetrical Topologies

STMicroelectronics Extends MasterGaN Family with Device Optimized for Asymmetrical Topologies

This article highlights STMicroelectronics’ MasterGaN® platform, in which MasterGaN2 is the first in the new family to contain two asymmetric…


Transphorm Lands $4M Investment Deal with Yaskawa Electric

Transphorm Lands $4M Investment Deal with Yaskawa Electric

Japanese power electronics firm Yaskawa Electric Corporation will invest $4 million in California-based GaN-based power conversion product provider…


News Jan 11, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
TT Electronics Unveils a Line of Metal Foil Chip Resistors for Current Sensing

TT Electronics Unveils a Line of Metal Foil Chip Resistors for Current Sensing

The new surface mounted metal foil chip resistors (MFC) exploit metal foil on ceramic technology for enhanced performance


Highly Efficient SiC Power Devices for a Wide Range of Applications

Highly Efficient SiC Power Devices for a Wide Range of Applications

This article discusses the demands of different applications, highlights the MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC SiC power devices available in different voltage…


Philips Integrates GaN Systems’ Technology To Design A Multi-Port 65W GaN Fast Charger

Philips Integrates GaN Systems’ Technology To Design A Multi-Port 65W GaN Fast Charger

Philips and GaN Systems have created a new fast-charging, gallium nitride (GaN), power charger that is able to withstand 650V operating voltage…


Reviewing 25 Years in the Power Industry: Proton-Electrotex

Reviewing 25 Years in the Power Industry: Proton-Electrotex

This article presents an interview about Proton-Electrotex's 25 years in the power industry.


tech insights Jan 09, 2021 by Bodo Arlt
Renesas Introduces 60W Wireless Power Receiver IC

Renesas Introduces 60W Wireless Power Receiver IC

ROHM and UAES Open New SiC Lab in China

ROHM and UAES Open New SiC Lab in China

The two companies recently held an opening ceremony to celebrate their new joint laboratory for SiC power devices.


News Jan 06, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
Allegro Introduces New ACS37800 IC

Allegro Introduces New ACS37800 IC

Allegro MicroSystems announced the launch of the ACS37800, a Hall-effect power monitoring IC for single-phase AC and DC solutions in a small PCB…


Coreless Transformers Isolate SiC Gate Drivers for EV and Industrial Applications

Coreless Transformers Isolate SiC Gate Drivers for EV and Industrial Applications

This article introduces conventional isolated gate driver technology, including discrete transformer, opto-isolated, and capacitive methods, though…


IC Reduces Volume of AC-DC Converters by up to 40%

IC Reduces Volume of AC-DC Converters by up to 40%

The MinE-CAP device reduces the input bulk capacitor size, reduces in-rush current by up to 95%, and eliminates NTC thermistors and associated…


Wurth Unveils a Series of SMT Transformers for SiC MOSFET Gate Drivers

Wurth Unveils a Series of SMT Transformers for SiC MOSFET Gate Drivers

Available in EP7 packages, the new units feature an input voltage range from 9 to 36 volts, with a saturation current of 4.5 amps.


Power Products of the Year

Power Products of the Year

Pandemic or no Pandemic, 2020 was a big year for electrical engineering. Let’s look back at the products that defined this year, and the…


2020’s Most Successful EV Technology Announcements in the Power Electronics Industry

2020’s Most Successful EV Technology Announcements in the Power Electronics Industry

The line between the nascent electric vehicle industry and the electronics world is getting ever more blurred, and nowhere is this more prevalent…


STMicro and Advantest Work to Improve Semiconductor Testing

STMicro and Advantest Work to Improve Semiconductor Testing

STMicro and Advantest create an advanced test cell to help improve efficiency of semiconductor testing and overall operations.


News Dec 24, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Understanding Integrated Voltage Regulators

Understanding Integrated Voltage Regulators

This article highlights Empower Semiconductor IVR solution that is applicable to a whole range of applications, making it attractive for inventory…


GaN Systems Releases 2021 Predictions for Power Electronics Industry

GaN Systems Releases 2021 Predictions for Power Electronics Industry

GaN Systems, a leading manufacturer of Gallium Nitride-based power conversion devices, released a series of predictions set to define the power…


News Dec 22, 2020 by Shannon Cuthrell
STMicroelectronics Unveils High Voltage Offline AC/DC Converter IC

STMicroelectronics Unveils High Voltage Offline AC/DC Converter IC

The new units are optimized for isolated and non-isolated buck, flyback, and buck-boost converters


Murata’s Chip Ferrite Beads Suitable for Automotive Applications up to 175°C

Murata’s Chip Ferrite Beads Suitable for Automotive Applications up to 175°C

As electrification advances, the demand for compact, lightweight and robust electronic control substrates continues to grow.