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Navitas Introduces World’s First Bidirectional GaN Power ICs

Navitas Introduces World’s First Bidirectional GaN Power ICs

The compact design eliminates bulky components, increases efficiency, and reduces costs in renewable energy and electric vehicles.


News Mar 18, 2025 by Karen Hanson
TI Offers 48 V Power Management Chips for AI Data Center Design

TI Offers 48 V Power Management Chips for AI Data Center Design

TI’s hot-swap eFuse integrates needed components to handle high power demands, save space, and simplify design.


2 kV SiC Power Modules Transform 1500 V Systems

2 kV SiC Power Modules Transform 1500 V Systems

The newest voltage class of silicon carbide is enabling a shift in circuit topology for 1500 V-class inverters.


Beyond 200 kHz: HIL Testing Solutions for Power Electronics

Beyond 200 kHz: HIL Testing Solutions for Power Electronics

This article provides insights into easy-to-use, real-time-capable models for the FPGA-based testing of an onboard charger.


Enhancing xEV Powertrains With Advanced Trench Tech

Enhancing xEV Powertrains With Advanced Trench Tech

Power electronics are a cornerstone of innovation in automotive, enabling superior performance and efficiency. Add SiC and they become even better.


Emerson, UT Partner To Advance Semiconductor and AI Research

Emerson, UT Partner To Advance Semiconductor and AI Research

The collaboration will upgrade University of Texas lab facilities and accelerate research and training in energy, semiconductors, and AI automation…


News Mar 10, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Using Low-Voltage Devices in High-Voltage Server Power Supplies—Part 1

Using Low-Voltage Devices in High-Voltage Server Power Supplies—Part 1

The increasing power demand in data centers, led by advances in artificial intelligence, is driving the need for converters with higher power…


Navigating the Evolving Patent Landscape in SiC and GaN Technologies

Navigating the Evolving Patent Landscape in SiC and GaN Technologies

Silicon Carbide and Gallium Nitride technologies are significantly reshaping the power electronics industry—from electric vehicles to renewable…


SemiQ Releases Third-Gen SiC MOSFETs for EVs and More

SemiQ Releases Third-Gen SiC MOSFETs for EVs and More

The high-voltage MOSFETs offer better efficiency, thermal performance, and reliability with a smaller die and lower losses.


new products Mar 01, 2025 by Luke James
Nvidia Makes Top 10 Most Valuable Brands in Energy-Heavy List

Nvidia Makes Top 10 Most Valuable Brands in Energy-Heavy List

Nvidia broke into the top 10 most valuable brands worldwide, rivaling giants like Google, Microsoft, and Apple.


News Feb 28, 2025 by Karen Hanson
SiC Patents Ramp in High-Power Applications

SiC Patents Ramp in High-Power Applications

Innovations in silicon carbide are impacting electric vehicles, renewable energy, and more.


News Feb 27, 2025 by Shannon Cuthrell
Power Supply Cost Analysis: Discrete, Modular, Complete

Power Supply Cost Analysis: Discrete, Modular, Complete

Engineers must make many decisions about power supplies. This article examines several factors to consider.


SiC-Based E-Fuses vs. Traditional Fuses: A Modern Comparative Analysis

SiC-Based E-Fuses vs. Traditional Fuses: A Modern Comparative Analysis

Electronic circuit interruption solutions protect the wiring and limit short-circuit let-through current and energy delivered to a faulted load.…


Model-Based Frequency Tuning for RF Power

Model-Based Frequency Tuning for RF Power

This article examines the limitations of traditional impedance matching in semiconductor plasma processing and explores the benefits of Advanced…


Infineon Expands Gate Drive ICs for EV Traction Inverters

Infineon Expands Gate Drive ICs for EV Traction Inverters

Infineon’s isolated gate driver ICs support the latest IGBT and SiC technologies, improving efficiency, reliability, and safety in EV powertrains.


new products Feb 15, 2025 by Luke James
Can GaN Solve AI Data Center Power Needs in 2025?

Can GaN Solve AI Data Center Power Needs in 2025?

Gallium nitride’s market is expected to expand in AI data centers, electric vehicles, and other high-power needs.


tech insights Feb 14, 2025 by Jake Hertz
SiC Power Stack Evaluation Kit: Accelerate Inverter Development

SiC Power Stack Evaluation Kit: Accelerate Inverter Development

This article examines an evaluation kit to shorten time-to-market for SiC inverters.


MOSFETs and BJTs in Power Cycling Applications: Driving High-Side Switches

MOSFETs and BJTs in Power Cycling Applications: Driving High-Side Switches

This article examines methods and techniques for using the active low output of a supervisory circuit to drive a high-side input switch to execute…


How Electronics Components Support Hydrogen Solutions

How Electronics Components Support Hydrogen Solutions

Which active components fit well into applications for green hydrogen systems?


Wolfspeed Equips SiC MOSFETs for High-Power, ‘Real-World Conditions’

Wolfspeed Equips SiC MOSFETs for High-Power, ‘Real-World Conditions’

The company's fourth generation of SiC MOSFETs comes with upgrades to reverse recovery transients and lower RDS(on).


new products Feb 09, 2025 by Jake Hertz