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Infineon, Stellantis Partner for EV Ambitions

Infineon, Stellantis Partner for EV Ambitions

Infineon Technologies and Stellantis will collaborate to develop next-generation power architectures for Stellantis’ electric vehicles.


News Nov 25, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Examining GaN HEMTs as an Alternative to Silicon

Examining GaN HEMTs as an Alternative to Silicon

This article examines high electron GaN mobility transistors as an alternative to SiC in power electronics.


Mitigating DC Link Anti-Resonance for WBG-Based Designs

Mitigating DC Link Anti-Resonance for WBG-Based Designs

What causes failure in wide bandgap semiconductors, and how can engineers mitigate them?


Renewables Drive Power Modules With Cutting-Edge Chip Design

Renewables Drive Power Modules With Cutting-Edge Chip Design

The 2.5 kV IGBT module with enhanced SLC+ technology sets a benchmark in reliability, tackling power and thermal cycling stress to ensure long-term…


New EV Converters Pack Power and Efficiency

New EV Converters Pack Power and Efficiency

Power converters from Vicor and Infineon can save space and reduce manufacturing costs in EVs, and address other automotive needs.


new products Nov 16, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Navitas Bets on GaN as the Future of AI Data Center Efficiency

Navitas Bets on GaN as the Future of AI Data Center Efficiency

Navitas’ IntelliWeave uses gallium nitride to operate energy-intensive data centers reliably and efficiently.


News Nov 14, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Examining Vertical GaN Power ICs

Examining Vertical GaN Power ICs

This article examines how Fraunhofer is combining lateral and vertical geometry to develop vertical GaN power ICs and related technology.


Why Do Switching Transistors Fail?

Why Do Switching Transistors Fail?

This article examines practical experiences and explains why switching transistors fail based on a flyback converter.


Traction Inverter Trends: Transfer Molded Modules

Traction Inverter Trends: Transfer Molded Modules

Transfer molded modules could meet new BEV requirements regarding power handling capability and electrical and thermal performance.


PI Introduces 1700V Switcher IC With More Than 99% Reliability

PI Introduces 1700V Switcher IC With More Than 99% Reliability

Power Integrations has upped its GaN game with InnoMux-2 IC, delivering more than 90% efficiency from a 1000 VDC bus and supplying up to 60 W from…


Variable Frequency Drives: Managing Network Outage Responses

Variable Frequency Drives: Managing Network Outage Responses

Even with the most reliable networks, network outages are inevitable for a host of reasons, and managing these outages in VFD systems becomes…


Selecting Motor Controllers

Selecting Motor Controllers

Learn how to select the right motor controller for your application.


Beyond Silicon: WBG GaN and SiC in Mature Markets

Beyond Silicon: WBG GaN and SiC in Mature Markets

GaN and SiC technologies are being deployed across legacy silicon applications. What have we learned so far, and what’s to come?


ST Adds New SiC MOSFETs to Power Next-Gen EV Powertrains

ST Adds New SiC MOSFETs to Power Next-Gen EV Powertrains

ST designed its newest STPower silicon carbide MOSFETs to improve efficiency, power density, and robustness for EV powertrains and charging circuits.


new products Oct 20, 2024 by Mike Falter
Solving Design Challenges With User-Programmable PMICs

Solving Design Challenges With User-Programmable PMICs

Working with user-programmable PMICs can be a new experience for engineers and advances in processor and field-programmable gate array technology…


Wolfspeed Releases HV SiC Power Module for Renewables, Utilities

Wolfspeed Releases HV SiC Power Module for Renewables, Utilities

The compact power modules reduce switching losses and are easily scalable.


NREL Lab Reaches for ‘APEX’ in Electronics Materials

NREL Lab Reaches for ‘APEX’ in Electronics Materials

A new research facility eyes scalable materials and manufacturing techniques for power electronics.


News Oct 09, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Improving Reverse Recovery Time With Trench MOS Structures

Improving Reverse Recovery Time With Trench MOS Structures

Trench MOS structures offer several benefits compared to traditional p-n junction solutions. Learn what they are here.


Enhancing Reliability and Compatibility With E-Mode GaNFETs

Enhancing Reliability and Compatibility With E-Mode GaNFETs

Integrating E-Mode GaNFETs with a GaN-based gate regulating circuit can significantly enhance the reliability and compatibility of gate driving for…


MOSFET Advances Sweep the Automotive Power Electronics Industry

MOSFET Advances Sweep the Automotive Power Electronics Industry

These advancements aim to reduce the footprint of MOSFETs while increasing power density and efficiency.


new products Oct 07, 2024 by Jake Hertz