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A Software-Configurable SiC MOSFET Gate Driving Approach

A Software-Configurable SiC MOSFET Gate Driving Approach

Wide bandgap SiC technology plays a key role in the electrification of everything and will soon tackle other major challenges, such as overhauling…


New MOSFET Design Boosts Application Efficiency

New MOSFET Design Boosts Application Efficiency

MOSFET devices should improve figures of merit. A new cell design exploring a three-dimensional charge compensation fits the bill.


GaN Chip Saves Space, Costs in Battery Management Systems

GaN Chip Saves Space, Costs in Battery Management Systems

Innoscience is expanding its family of VGaN products with a device rated to 100 V capable of significantly reducing the solution size for 48 V and…


new products Mar 10, 2024 by Mike Falter
SemiQ Introduces High-Frequency, High-Power SiC MOSFET Modules

SemiQ Introduces High-Frequency, High-Power SiC MOSFET Modules

The five parts are 1,200-V, full-bridge quad MOSFETs with current ratings from 27–102 A and RDS(on) values ranging from 20 to 80 mΩ.


APEC 2024: Smaller, Faster, More Efficient Power

APEC 2024: Smaller, Faster, More Efficient Power

The changing world will rely more and more on the electrical power industry. Manufacturers have responded with faster, more compact, and more…


Enabling Industrial E-Mobility With SiC Technology

Enabling Industrial E-Mobility With SiC Technology

Powering industrial e-mobility across land, sky, water, and rail. Following closely behind the adoption of electric vehicles, new transportation…


Onsemi Intros 7th Gen IGBT-based Intelligent Power Modules

Onsemi Intros 7th Gen IGBT-based Intelligent Power Modules

Announced at APEC 2024, the highly integrated family of devices reduces package size and increases power density for designers.


new products Mar 04, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Infineon Partners With Honda for EV Solutions

Infineon Partners With Honda for EV Solutions

Infineon has entered into a strategic collaboration with Honda to develop semiconductor solutions for cars. The company has also secured a key…


News Mar 03, 2024 by Mike Falter
Achieving Accurate Sensing With Integrated Current Sensors

Achieving Accurate Sensing With Integrated Current Sensors

In this interview, Bodo drills down on how integrated current sensors enable accurate sensing in inverters and motor drives.


Coreless Transformers Improve Solid-State Isolator Response

Coreless Transformers Improve Solid-State Isolator Response

Infineon’s family of solid-state isolators features a coreless transformer capable of delivering faster and more reliable switching and…


new products Feb 28, 2024 by Mike Falter
Modular, High-Power SiC Traction Inverters Accelerate Mobility Electrification Beyond Cars

Modular, High-Power SiC Traction Inverters Accelerate Mobility Electrification Beyond Cars

Freight transportation, off-road and industrial vehicles, marine applications, and aviation contribute more than 55% of the total greenhouse gas…


TI Launches Compact Power Devices Ahead of APEC 2024

TI Launches Compact Power Devices Ahead of APEC 2024

The company is demonstrating the new GaN power stages and DC-DC modules at APEC.


Adapting MOSFET Gate Drivers for Use With GaN FETs

Adapting MOSFET Gate Drivers for Use With GaN FETs

This article explores the differences between GaN FETs and silicon MOSFETs, provides recommendations for using generic gate drivers with GaN FETs,…


Wolfspeed Expands SiC Wafer Supply Partnerships for E-Mobility and Energy Storage

Wolfspeed Expands SiC Wafer Supply Partnerships for E-Mobility and Energy Storage

Wolfspeed has expanded agreements with Infineon and another leading global semiconductor manufacturer to supply 150 mm silicon carbide (SiC) wafers…


News Feb 25, 2024 by Mike Falter
Getting the Timing Right in Low Power Precision Signal Chain Applications—Part 1

Getting the Timing Right in Low Power Precision Signal Chain Applications—Part 1

Part 1 of this series explains timing factors and solutions for reducing power while maintaining precision in low-power systems, as required for…


Powering the AI Revolution Efficiently and Cost Effectively

Powering the AI Revolution Efficiently and Cost Effectively

The data center of the future—the AI factory—runs on thousands of AI accelerators, each of which consumes over 1000 A. Creating a green AI…


Pushing GaN FET Performance With Copper Clip Packaging

Pushing GaN FET Performance With Copper Clip Packaging

This article reviews GaN FET technologies and topologies and how GaN FET performance can reach the next level.


Toshiba Adds Two Efficient P-Channel MOSFETs to Lineup

Toshiba Adds Two Efficient P-Channel MOSFETs to Lineup

The XPH8R316MC and XPH13016MC power MOSFETs exhibit improved on-state resistance compared to previous generations.


new products Feb 18, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Double-Sided MOSFET Cooling Package Offers Improved Reliability

Double-Sided MOSFET Cooling Package Offers Improved Reliability

AOS’ DFN 5x6 double-sided cooling package promises to overcome the challenge of cooling power MOSFETs in power electronics.


new products Feb 17, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Radiation Resilient and Robust: GaN Tech Propels Next-Gen Power Electronics to New Frontiers

Radiation Resilient and Robust: GaN Tech Propels Next-Gen Power Electronics to New Frontiers

This article examines the reasons GaN power devices work for power conversion applications in space and how their resistance to radiation makes…