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How to Increase Efficiency and Mitigate Power Loss in Buck Converters

How to Increase Efficiency and Mitigate Power Loss in Buck Converters

Determining the best match between an inductor and an IC is paramount to achieving the best performance in terms of PCB space, as well as thermal…


Synopsys Releases Virtual Prototyping Solution for Power Electronics

Synopsys Releases Virtual Prototyping Solution for Power Electronics

Silicon to Software company Synopsys has released a new virtual prototyping solution designed to accelerate the development of power electronics…


Infineon Adds 40V Device in PQFN to its OptiMOS Source-Down Power MOSFET Family

Infineon Adds 40V Device in PQFN to its OptiMOS Source-Down Power MOSFET Family

This article highlights Infineon Technology OptiMOS™ 40 V low-voltage power MOSFET to the market.


Dynamic Characterization of GaN Power Semiconductor Devices

Dynamic Characterization of GaN Power Semiconductor Devices

This article highlights Keysight Technologies that overcome the challenges associated with GaN FET dynamic characterization.


RECOM Power Modules Feature High Levels of Integration

RECOM Power Modules Feature High Levels of Integration

The modules are fully protected against short-circuit, over-current, over-temperature and input under-voltage and are equipped with enable, power…


A Comparison of FinFET Configurations

A Comparison of FinFET Configurations

This article looks at different device configurations of MOSFETs and FinFETs and their evolution. It also discusses how 3D configuration allows for…


Earth Leakage Current in a Bi-Directional Totem Pole Converter Using Wide Band Gap Devices

Earth Leakage Current in a Bi-Directional Totem Pole Converter Using Wide Band Gap Devices

This article explains the generation mechanism of this leakage current along with its path through appropriate circuit diagrams.


Microchip Releases Newest Generation of AEC-Q101 Qualified 700 and 1200V Silicon Carbide (SiC) Schottky Barrier Diode

Microchip Releases Newest Generation of AEC-Q101 Qualified 700 and 1200V Silicon Carbide (SiC) Schottky Barrier Diode

Microchip releases new generation of Silicon Carbide Schottky Barrier Diode for Automotive Applications.


GaN Systems Details the Reliability of Gallium Nitride Transistors

GaN Systems Details the Reliability of Gallium Nitride Transistors

GaN Systems’ New study illustrates how Gallium Nitride (GaN) stacks up against classical MOSFETs in real-world situations.


News Oct 28, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
Tektronix Launches 1100V Parametric Testing System For Wide Bandgap Technologies in Automotive Applications

Tektronix Launches 1100V Parametric Testing System For Wide Bandgap Technologies in Automotive Applications

Tektronix’s new testing platform targets gallium nitride (GaN) and silicon carbide (SiC) based devices to design for fast switching, wide…


STMicroelectronics Acquires French Fabless Semiconductor Company SOMOS

STMicroelectronics Acquires French Fabless Semiconductor Company SOMOS

Power electronics company STMicroelectronics is acquiring France-based SOMOS Semiconductor, a power amplifier and RF specialist.


News Oct 27, 2020 by Shannon Cuthrell
GaN Systems Introduces Next-Gen Automotive-Qualified Transistors

GaN Systems Introduces Next-Gen Automotive-Qualified Transistors

GaN Systems' GS-065-060-5-T-A is designed to meet automotive reliability standards including AEC-Q101 qualifications.


What is a FinFET?

What is a FinFET?

This article explores FinFET structure, their uses in a variety of applications, and the advantages and disadvantages they have over MOSFETs.


Silicon Labs Grows its Offerings of Isolated Gate Drivers

Silicon Labs Grows its Offerings of Isolated Gate Drivers

New Si823Hx/825xx isolated gate drivers cut latency by 50% and increase transient immunity.


Power Conversion with GaN-on-Si Integrated Circuits

Power Conversion with GaN-on-Si Integrated Circuits

This article details how the ascent of GaN is redefining power conversion.


eGaN FETs from EPC Enable Multiple 250 W, 48 V DC-DC Solutions

eGaN FETs from EPC Enable Multiple 250 W, 48 V DC-DC Solutions

This article highlights EPC's EPC9148 and EPC9153 demonstration boards for 48 V DC-DC conversion. 


II-VI Incorporated Joins SIA and Appoints a New Executive to Head its Wide-Bandgap Organization

II-VI Incorporated Joins SIA and Appoints a New Executive to Head its Wide-Bandgap Organization

II-VI Incorporated welcomes a new team member, settles business deals, and joins the Semiconductor Industry Association. 


News Oct 21, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Tesla’s 4680: A Cobalt-Free Silicon Battery Solution

Tesla’s 4680: A Cobalt-Free Silicon Battery Solution

Tesla’s new 4680 battery solution offers a tabless electrode to improve thermal management and deliver 6x the amount of power while decreasing…


GaN Systems Extends Market Leadership with Next Generation Automotive-Qualified Transistors

GaN Systems Extends Market Leadership with Next Generation Automotive-Qualified Transistors

This article highlights GaN Systems GS-065-060-5-T-A that is designed to meet automotive reliability standards including AEC-Q101 qualification and…


GeneSiC Releases 6.5kV Silicon Carbide MOSFETs

GeneSiC Releases 6.5kV Silicon Carbide MOSFETs

This article highlights GeneSiC’s 6.5kV SiC MOSFET bare chips – G2R300MT65-CAL and G2R325MS65-CAL with full SiC modules utilizing this…