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ST Expands GaN Gate Drivers for Power Conversion, Efficiency

ST Expands GaN Gate Drivers for Power Conversion, Efficiency

STMicroelectronics’ STDRIVEG610 and STDRIVEG611 deliver optimized control for GaN-based power and motor systems.


Infineon, Nvidia Team Up for 800 V Power in AI Data Centers

Infineon, Nvidia Team Up for 800 V Power in AI Data Centers

The companies will develop an entirely novel power architecture for future AI data centers.


News Jun 03, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Toshiba Rolls Out 650 V 3rd Gen SiC MOSFETs

Toshiba Rolls Out 650 V 3rd Gen SiC MOSFETs

The MOSFETs feature numerous structural and material innovations in a DFN 8x8 package.


new products Jun 01, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Powering the SiC Revolution with Vertical Integration

Powering the SiC Revolution with Vertical Integration

Silicon Carbide (SiC) has a 3x bandgap compared to silicon. Learn how unipolar devices like MOSETs in the several kV range are possible with SiC.


New Power Components Tackle Tough Design Challenges

New Power Components Tackle Tough Design Challenges

TDK, Littelfuse, and Novosense have released components targeting scalability, thermal resilience, and EMI issues.


new products May 29, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Compact SiC Module for High Power Density On-Board Chargers

Compact SiC Module for High Power Density On-Board Chargers

Today’s on-board chargers (OBCs) can benefit from lighter and more efficient electronic components. Learn how compact transfer molded power…


Power Integrations Unveils 1700 V SiC Switcher ICs for 800 V EVs

Power Integrations Unveils 1700 V SiC Switcher ICs for 800 V EVs

The company has launched five reference designs with its InnoSwitch3-AQ flyback ICs, targeting inverter power, battery replacement, and emergency…


ST Launches Automotive Gate Driver for EV Powertrains

ST Launches Automotive Gate Driver for EV Powertrains

The gate driver features advanced safety compliance and performance.


new products May 23, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Bi-Directional GaN Switches: Conversion with Single-Stage BDS Converters

Bi-Directional GaN Switches: Conversion with Single-Stage BDS Converters

A single-stage with bi-directional GaN eliminates the PFC stage and the DC-link capacitors while enabling ultra-high frequencies. What are the…


Using Low-Voltage Devices in High-Voltage Server Power Supplies—Part 2

Using Low-Voltage Devices in High-Voltage Server Power Supplies—Part 2

In part two of this article series, we dive deeper into the design details of the solution and present experimental results for a 240 VAC input to…


Web Simulation: Broadening Access to Power Electronics Modeling

Web Simulation: Broadening Access to Power Electronics Modeling

Browser-based simulation tools for power electronics offer advantages over traditional desktop software. Learn how this approach simplifies…


3 New Power MOSFETs Offer Improved System Performance

3 New Power MOSFETs Offer Improved System Performance

The latest devices from Microchip, Rohm, and Semi-Q offer enhanced radiation protection, increased operation range, lower conduction losses, and…


new products May 16, 2025 by Jake Hertz
For Optimal Efficiency, Refrigerators Need New Super-Junction MOSFETs

For Optimal Efficiency, Refrigerators Need New Super-Junction MOSFETs

Compressors in refrigerators and freezers are headed for a time of change, as system designs must meet demands for greater power efficiency. Learn…


PCIM 2025: SiC, GaN Innovations For Next-Gen Power Electronics

PCIM 2025: SiC, GaN Innovations For Next-Gen Power Electronics

PCIM 2025 featured advancements in SiC and GaN devices, power modules, and ICs targeting electric vehicles, renewable energy, and other high-power…


News May 15, 2025 by Luke James
PCIM 2025: New SiC Power Products for EVs and Industrial Systems

PCIM 2025: New SiC Power Products for EVs and Industrial Systems

SemiQ, Infineon, Nexperia, and Navitas debuted SiC devices to tackle rising demands in thermal control, system efficiency, and automotive-grade…


News May 13, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Revolutionizing Power Electronics: GaN Bidirectional Switches

Revolutionizing Power Electronics: GaN Bidirectional Switches

Unidirectional switches (UDS) have long served power conversion systems, but they come with inherent limitations. A bidirectional GaN switch…


PCIM 2025: Wide Bandgap Innovations for EVs, Testing, Design

PCIM 2025: Wide Bandgap Innovations for EVs, Testing, Design

This year’s PCIM featured wide bandgap products from Rohde & Schwarz, Wise Integration, and Texas Instruments.


News May 13, 2025 by Luke James
PCIM 2025: SiC and GaN Innovations for Power Electronics

PCIM 2025: SiC and GaN Innovations for Power Electronics

Infineon, EPC, and Navitas unveiled SiC and GaN technologies for electric vehicles, data centers, robotics, and industrial motor drives at PCIM…


News May 12, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Third-Gen DC Chargers Offer Faster Charging for Fleets, Trucks

Third-Gen DC Chargers Offer Faster Charging for Fleets, Trucks

ChargeTronix’s 240 kW fleet chargers can handle up to 16 electric vehicles at once.


News May 12, 2025 by Kevin Clemens
Gen 4 Technology Platform Delivers “Flexibility Without Compromise”

Gen 4 Technology Platform Delivers “Flexibility Without Compromise”

To learn about Wolfspeed’s Gen 4 technology, we talked to Elif Balkas, the company’s CTO and a Ph.D in materials science.