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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.


Rohm Spins High-Power Density SiC Modules for Onboard Chargers

Rohm Spins High-Power Density SiC Modules for Onboard Chargers

With its compact heat dissipation design, the new modules are designed to "sets a new standard for onboard chargers."


new products May 08, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Traction Inverter Functional Safety Design with SiC Auxiliary Power Supply

Traction Inverter Functional Safety Design with SiC Auxiliary Power Supply

Proper design of a low-power auxiliary power supply within traction inverters is critical for ensuring the functional safety of EVs. Learn how SiC…


Getting GaN Right: Solving the Materials Challenge

Getting GaN Right: Solving the Materials Challenge

GaN is in high demand for AI, EVs, and more high-power needs, but engineers must overcome challenges in materials technology and supply chain.


New IGBT, SiC Power Modules Meet High-Voltage Needs

New IGBT, SiC Power Modules Meet High-Voltage Needs

Infineon, Mitsubishi, and Navitas have released new power modules for high-voltage applications.


News May 02, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Temperature Sensing in Next Generation Power Electronics

Temperature Sensing in Next Generation Power Electronics

SiC-based semiconductors can operate higher temperatures than silicon-based devices. Learn the unique challenges involved with monitoring and…


Infineon First to Integrate Schottky Diode Into Industrial GaN Transistor

Infineon First to Integrate Schottky Diode Into Industrial GaN Transistor

The new device keeps the high-frequency switching benefits of GaN while addressing the historical lack of a true reverse body diode.


new products Apr 30, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Not Only Size and Power Density Matter

Not Only Size and Power Density Matter

Size and power density of DC/DC converter modules have become an important feature. But are these parameters are just one side of the medal. What…


Putting Wide-Bandgap Power Transistors to The Test

Putting Wide-Bandgap Power Transistors to The Test

Transistors are the core of power electronics. However, the beneficial properties of wide bandgap devices present challenges for accurate…


Navitas, Great Wall Launch AI Data Center DC-DC Converter

Navitas, Great Wall Launch AI Data Center DC-DC Converter

Navitas and Great Wall Power have launched a 2.5kW GaN-based DC-DC converter with record power density and efficiency, targeting AI data centers…


new products Apr 20, 2025 by Luke James
Isolated Gate Drivers for Modern Power Electronics

Isolated Gate Drivers for Modern Power Electronics

One constant in the fast-evolving field of high-powered automotive and industrial electronics is the relentless demand for better efficiency,…


1500 V DC-Link Architecture is Essential to Solve the Need for More Power

1500 V DC-Link Architecture is Essential to Solve the Need for More Power

Especially when renewable energies are used to supply the grid the use of power semiconductors becomes mandatory. One of the key questions in these…


Navitas, GigaDevice Join GaN and SiC for High-Power Use

Navitas, GigaDevice Join GaN and SiC for High-Power Use

Navitas Semiconductor and GigaDevice have launched a joint R&D lab to integrate Navitas’ GaNFast power ICs with GigaDevice’s GD32…


News Apr 13, 2025 by Luke James
5 New Components for Smarter, Smaller, Safer Power Systems

5 New Components for Smarter, Smaller, Safer Power Systems

New components from GAIA, Infineon, Metis, ROHM, and TDK focus on improving power density, system safety, and integration across energy,…


new products Apr 12, 2025 by Luke James
TI Nods to Smaller, More Efficient Satellites With GaN FET Gate Driver

TI Nods to Smaller, More Efficient Satellites With GaN FET Gate Driver

With options ranging from 22 V to 200 V, the radiation-hardened gate drivers can bolster power system efficiency for any space mission.


new products Apr 05, 2025 by Charles Lee
Fighting Bipolar Degradation With High-Performance SiC Substrates

Fighting Bipolar Degradation With High-Performance SiC Substrates

SiC-engineered substrates offer significant benefits over conventional substrates by leveraging device performance thanks to the use of a highly…


APEC 2025: Solutions that Power the Future, Part 2

APEC 2025: Solutions that Power the Future, Part 2

Exhibitors displayed cutting-edge power electronics technology, including a QSPICE circuit simulator, battery management system, power supplies,…


APEC 2025 Showcases Power Component Innovation

APEC 2025 Showcases Power Component Innovation

Part 1 of our on-site coverage highlights ICs, power converters, current-sense transducers, SiC MOSFETs, TVS diodes, and more.


dV/dt Validation in Motor Drives

dV/dt Validation in Motor Drives

dV/dt validation in the motor drives can be applied both during the development process in the lab as well as directly on the end application with…


Improving Parameters for SiC Technology

Improving Parameters for SiC Technology

This article examines a new generation of SiC technology, focusing on holistic system efficiency, durability, and system cost.