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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.


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