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Transphorm’s Second 900 Volt GaN FET is Now in Production

Transphorm’s Second 900 Volt GaN FET is Now in Production

This new device represents a significant improvement to the company’s first 900V device, the TP90H180PS, which sported a typical ON-resistance of…


AOS Announces a New High SOA MOSFET for 12V Hot Swap Applications

AOS Announces a New High SOA MOSFET for 12V Hot Swap Applications

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) AONS32310, a 30V MOSFET with low on-resistance and a high Safe Operating Area (SOA) capability which is…


Lion Semiconductor Tackles the Switched-Capacitor IC Market

Lion Semiconductor Tackles the Switched-Capacitor IC Market

Lion Semi develops power and battery management integrated circuits (ICs) which are specially designed for power-efficient operations and fast…


News Aug 21, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Taiwan Semiconductor’s CMOS LED IC is Drop-in Replacement for Legacy Bipolar Drivers

Taiwan Semiconductor’s CMOS LED IC is Drop-in Replacement for Legacy Bipolar Drivers

This article highlights Taiwan Semiconductor's TSCR4 family of linear CMOS LED driver ICs that provide a much improved performance drop-in…


Transphorm Introduces New 900V GaN FET

Transphorm Introduces New 900V GaN FET

Transphorm announced its second 900 V GaN FET is now in production, the TP90H050WS.


Vishay Intertechnology Introduced its First-Ever -30V P-Channel Power MOSFET

Vishay Intertechnology Introduced its First-Ever -30V P-Channel Power MOSFET

This article highlights Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. SiRA99DP 30 V p-channel power MOSFET to offer ON-resistance of 1.7 mΩ at 10 V.


Pre-Switch Announces New VP of Engineering

Pre-Switch Announces New VP of Engineering

Pre-Switch, a Silicon Valley startup with AI-embedded soft-switching controller technology, has named Andre Willis as new VP of Engineering.


News Aug 18, 2020 by Shannon Cuthrell
Renesas Introduces Two Dual-Output Synchronous Controllers for Automotive Always-On Systems

Renesas Introduces Two Dual-Output Synchronous Controllers for Automotive Always-On Systems

This article highlights Renesas ISL78263 dual sync boost and buck controller that provides DC/DC conversion to support power levels of 25W-100W.


Selecting and Operating Switching Power Transistors: SiC Components

Selecting and Operating Switching Power Transistors: SiC Components

In this third article of the series, we will look at SiC power transistors. 


SEG Automotive Revolutionizes Generator Efficiency with Semiconductor Technology

SEG Automotive Revolutionizes Generator Efficiency with Semiconductor Technology

SEG Automotive was able to increase the efficiency of their automotive generators, thus decreasing carbon dioxide emissions.


Hua Hong Semiconductor Looks to Grow its Share of the IGBT Market

Hua Hong Semiconductor Looks to Grow its Share of the IGBT Market

Hua Hong Semiconductor plans to expand its insulated gate bipolar transistor product line to drive market adoption and cater to customers in…


GlobalFoundries Partners with Electronics Companies on Interoperable Design Kit

GlobalFoundries Partners with Electronics Companies on Interoperable Design Kit

Santa Clara-based semiconductor foundry GlobalFoundries is partnering with Synopsys, Mentor Graphics and Keysight Technologies to distribute its…


News Aug 13, 2020 by Shannon Cuthrell
Optimizing Design with the Hanna Curve

Optimizing Design with the Hanna Curve

This article discusses the basic concept of the Hanna Curve and the measurement of the inductance in relation to the Hanna curve.


KEMET Releases New Tantalum Polymer Capacitors for High Capacitance and High Voltage

KEMET Releases New Tantalum Polymer Capacitors for High Capacitance and High Voltage

KEMET releases new tantalum polymer capacitors designed to provide the highest capacitance/voltage (CV) ratings in surface mount device (SMD)…


Analyzing the Inner Workings of a Variable Frequency Drive’s Inverters

Analyzing the Inner Workings of a Variable Frequency Drive’s Inverters

This teardown looks at the inner workings of the Hitachi SJ P1 Variable Frequency Drive, an inverter for industrial applications and part of a line…


Failsafe Chip Varistors for Automotive Battery Lines from TDK

Failsafe Chip Varistors for Automotive Battery Lines from TDK

TDK Corporation features the new range of Open Mode chip varistors for electronic automotive assemblies that are directly connected to the battery.


Low Pressure and No Pressure Sintering Approaches for Large Surface Areas

Low Pressure and No Pressure Sintering Approaches for Large Surface Areas

This article highlights the latest results in the area of low pressure/ no pressure silver sintering on using solvent free silver sintering pastes.


Lion Semiconductor and Renesas Push Forward Development of High-Speed Wireless Charging

Lion Semiconductor and Renesas Push Forward Development of High-Speed Wireless Charging

Lion Semiconductor and Renesas have developed a reference design for a highly-efficient fast-charging solution for smartphones and mobile devices.


GaN Systems Announces 65W QR Charger Reference Design as Demand for GaN Chargers Escalates

GaN Systems Announces 65W QR Charger Reference Design as Demand for GaN Chargers Escalates

GaN Systems announced a new reference design for a high power density 65W QR (quasi-resonant) charger.


Lenovo and Navitas Deliver 90W GaN-Powered Fast Charger

Lenovo and Navitas Deliver 90W GaN-Powered Fast Charger

Lenovo and Navitas come together in another partnership, but this time GaN-powered fast charging is the name of the game.