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Magnachip’s Latest IGBT and MOSFET Innovations

Magnachip’s Latest IGBT and MOSFET Innovations

The new power product lineup includes a 1200 V IGBT and a next-gen MOSFET for solar and smartphones, respectively.


new products Sep 07, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Powering the Future: IGBTs Boost Renewables

Powering the Future: IGBTs Boost Renewables

Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor technology is crucial for high efficiency in high-power applications, especially where blocking voltages are…


ABB, Infineon Advance Industrial Energy-Efficient Motors

ABB, Infineon Advance Industrial Energy-Efficient Motors

ABB and Infineon have released upgraded electrical motor technologies for industrial applications.


New Power FETs Deliver More Efficiency and Power Density

New Power FETs Deliver More Efficiency and Power Density

Infineon, Toshiba, Nexperia, and Navitas have released FETs offering higher integration levels, smaller form factors,  and more power density.


new products Aug 31, 2024 by Mike Falter
Silicon Savior: Could Si Tech Unleash Better Batteries?

Silicon Savior: Could Si Tech Unleash Better Batteries?

LFP batteries have been plagued by technical issues and high costs. Could new materials make a difference?


News Aug 29, 2024 by Liam Critchley
Mitigating Motor Drive Risks: The Critical Role of Gate Driver Isolation

Mitigating Motor Drive Risks: The Critical Role of Gate Driver Isolation

This article will focus on how a single-point power supply failure can lead to uncontrolled movements and examine how the robust construction of…


Examining IGBT Development Challenges

Examining IGBT Development Challenges

This article explores the challenges IGBT faces and the trends in IGBT technology development.


Nexperia, Toshiba, and Navitas Expand MOSFET Product Lineups

Nexperia, Toshiba, and Navitas Expand MOSFET Product Lineups

With an eye on efficiency, thermal resistance, and size, major power players have added new MOSFETs to their portfolios.


new products Aug 25, 2024 by Jake Hertz
New E-Fuses Bring Intelligence to Fuse and Circuit Breaker Worlds

New E-Fuses Bring Intelligence to Fuse and Circuit Breaker Worlds

These e-fuse offerings from Toshiba, Nexperia, and STMicroelectronics serve manifold applications: laptops, vehicles, data centers, and beyond.


The Power of Diamond as a Semiconductor

The Power of Diamond as a Semiconductor

Could diamond be the ultimate semiconductor for power electronics?


Boston Semi Enhances Zeus Handler for HV Gan, SiC Testing

Boston Semi Enhances Zeus Handler for HV Gan, SiC Testing

Boston Semi Equipment’s Zeus gravity feed test handler doubles the platform’s high-voltage testing capability to an industry-leading 24 kV peak…


new products Aug 18, 2024 by Mike Falter
Optimizing Energy Systems With Advanced DC-DC Converters

Optimizing Energy Systems With Advanced DC-DC Converters

Recent developments in DC-DC converters focus on improving power density, thermal management, and efficiency.


new products Aug 11, 2024 by Jake Hertz
ST Releases Reference Board for High-Current Brushless Motors

ST Releases Reference Board for High-Current Brushless Motors

The ready-to-use circular board reference design puts 750 W drive capability into a circular PCB just 50 mm (1.9”) in diameter.


Rectifier Series Delivers Big Performance in Small Package

Rectifier Series Delivers Big Performance in Small Package

Package design enables Nexperia’s rectifiers to meet more stringent creepage and clearance standards without compromising performance.


new products Aug 03, 2024 by Jake Hertz
A Blueprint for EV Power Converters

A Blueprint for EV Power Converters

As the era of the internal combustion engine fades and electric motors pick up steam, the auto industry looks to the semiconductor industry for the…


Reducing Electromigration in High-Voltage FACTS Semiconductors

Reducing Electromigration in High-Voltage FACTS Semiconductors

Discover how to mitigate electromigration, a critical challenge in high-voltage semiconductors, particularly those used in flexible AC transmission…


Google-Backed Inverters Pave the Way for Smart(er) Grid

Google-Backed Inverters Pave the Way for Smart(er) Grid

CSIRO, Tapestry, and Google Australia have developed a smart inverter prototype to streamline renewable-to-grid communication.


News Jul 25, 2024 by Jake Hertz
The Impact of Direct Liquid Cooled Power Semiconductors

The Impact of Direct Liquid Cooled Power Semiconductors

Eliminating insulation in power electronics could offer higher power density and efficiency without compromising reliability.


TI Devises Size-Saving Magnetic Packaging for New Power Module

TI Devises Size-Saving Magnetic Packaging for New Power Module

Texas Instruments has lifted the curtain on six new DC-DC power supply modules with improved thermal, EMI, and efficiency performance.


Diamond in the Rough: Onsemi Unveils Next-Gen SiC MOSFETs

Diamond in the Rough: Onsemi Unveils Next-Gen SiC MOSFETs

Global energy demands are projected to soar over the next decade, making the need for increased power density in semiconductors paramount.