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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…


Diodes Incorporated Introduces an Automotive-Compliant 40V Dual MOSFET

Diodes Incorporated Introduces an Automotive-Compliant 40V Dual MOSFET

The DMT47M2LDVQ can replace two discrete MOSFETs to reduce the board space footprint in many automotive applications, from electric seat control…


Bizen Transistors: A Power Device Yielded From Quantum Mechanics

Bizen Transistors: A Power Device Yielded From Quantum Mechanics

With claims of resetting Moore’s Law, Bizen Technology allows for a full range of digital, analog, and high voltage power devices to be developed…


Toshiba Launches 1200V Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFET

Toshiba Launches 1200V Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFET

Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH has launched a 1200V silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFET for high power industrial applications.


Infineon’s New 650V MOSFETs Target SMPS Applications

Infineon’s New 650V MOSFETs Target SMPS Applications

The CoolMOS CFD7 looks to answer the call for higher bus voltages as well as for greater efficiency and power density.


Analyzing the Advantages of 100V GaN in 48V Applications

Analyzing the Advantages of 100V GaN in 48V Applications

This article describes an ultra-low parasitics Eon/Eoff measurement platform and the advantages of 100V GaN in 48V applications.


STMicroelectronics Unveils Half-Bridge Driver Packaged With Two Power GaN HEMTs

STMicroelectronics Unveils Half-Bridge Driver Packaged With Two Power GaN HEMTs

The MasterGaN combination will simplify designing chargers and power adapters for applications of up to 400W


Testing Gallium Nitride Devices Under Extreme Voltage and Current Stress

Testing Gallium Nitride Devices Under Extreme Voltage and Current Stress

This article focuses on the stressor of current. Parts were tested to failure under two specific conditions that demonstrate the exceptional…


Fuji Electric Grows its Offering of IGBT-based Intelligent Power Modules 

Fuji Electric Grows its Offering of IGBT-based Intelligent Power Modules 

Fugi has added two 50 watt and two 75 watt devices to it’s 7th-Generation X-Series Portfolio.


United SiC Collaborates with EDOM Technology and Macnica Inc. to Expand Product Offerings

United SiC Collaborates with EDOM Technology and Macnica Inc. to Expand Product Offerings

United SiC enter into two distribution agreements, one with EDOM Technology, and another with Macnica to expand its business across asian markets.


News Oct 09, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
EPC Space Announces a Family of Radiation-Hardened 40V to 300V GaN Power Transistors

EPC Space Announces a Family of Radiation-Hardened 40V to 300V GaN Power Transistors

The new enhancement-mode Gallium Nitride (eGaN) devices are aimed at critical applications in defense and aerospace


New Module from ALD Protects Ultra-Low-Voltage Designs from Overvoltage Damage

New Module from ALD Protects Ultra-Low-Voltage Designs from Overvoltage Damage

Advanced Linear Devices Inc. features SABMBOVP family an ideal clamping solution for critical mission applications deployed in business, safety,…


Efficient Induction Heating Designs

Efficient Induction Heating Designs

This article discusses designs, topologies, and other approaches for efficient induction heating.