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Game Changers in SiC Power Device Performance and Reliability

Game Changers in SiC Power Device Performance and Reliability

SiC technology is crucial in driving the transition toward electric mobility and enhancing the efficiency of renewable energy systems. Despite…


Microchip Releases Chipset Solution for Designing Onboard EV Chargers

Microchip Releases Chipset Solution for Designing Onboard EV Chargers

The design on-board charger (OBC) chipset and accompanying white paper provide a trusted path forward for battery EV and plug-in hybrid vehicle…


News Jul 01, 2024 by Duane Benson
Module Marvel: Single-Board Gate Drivers Simplify High-Voltage IGBT Design

Module Marvel: Single-Board Gate Drivers Simplify High-Voltage IGBT Design

Power Integrations’ dual-channel gate drivers are single-board, plug-and-play IGBT driver solutions that mount directly to the power module,…


new products Jun 30, 2024 by Mike Falter
EV Durability: Designing and Testing SiC for Millions of Cycles

EV Durability: Designing and Testing SiC for Millions of Cycles

The article discusses the importance of reliable power semiconductors in electric vehicles and explains how engineers can design and test these…


WBG Meets Top-Side Cooling for Sustainable EV Power Conversion

WBG Meets Top-Side Cooling for Sustainable EV Power Conversion

Technologies like top-side cooling can help designers achieve high thermal performance and reduce assembly expenses in electric vehicles.


Infineon Targets AI Servers With Newly Added CoolSiC MOSFETs

Infineon Targets AI Servers With Newly Added CoolSiC MOSFETs

To meet the mounting power demands in data centers and AI servers, Infineon has revealed MOSFETs that improve efficiency at lower voltages.


Cosel Launches High-Efficiency AC/DC Power Supply

Cosel Launches High-Efficiency AC/DC Power Supply

Cosel has unveiled a 3.5 kW low-profile, 3-phase AC/DC power supply designed for industrial equipment.


new products Jun 22, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Space-Saving WBG Devices Deliver Power, Efficiency

Space-Saving WBG Devices Deliver Power, Efficiency

The latest SiC and GaN devices offer superior performance for various applications, paving the way for the next wave of technological advancements.


Help or Hindrance? Navigating High-Voltage ICs for EVs

Help or Hindrance? Navigating High-Voltage ICs for EVs

Electric vehicles adopt high battery voltage to speed up charging times, extend range, and increase energy capture. Advanced integrated circuits…


tech insights Jun 20, 2024 by Jack Shaw
Determining Semiconductor Chip Temperature

Determining Semiconductor Chip Temperature

Determining a power semiconductor’s temperature is no easy task—but it is so important.


Rethinking Soft-Switching Efficiency With Silicon Carbide

Rethinking Soft-Switching Efficiency With Silicon Carbide

This article examines how silicon carbide differs from silicon, and how circuit techniques such as soft switching can be optimized beyond what is…


Infineon Fuses the Power of Si, SiC, and GaN in New PSUs

Infineon Fuses the Power of Si, SiC, and GaN in New PSUs

The series of power supply units, ranging from 3 kW to 12 kW, focuses on efficiency with the goal of decarbonizing AI server racks.


new products Jun 17, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Troubleshooting TRIAC Outputs For PLC AC Modules

Troubleshooting TRIAC Outputs For PLC AC Modules

When troubleshooting AC outputs driven by TRIACs, some confusing meter readings can result from the solid state properties of a series circuit. In…


From Efficiency Gains to Faster Designs: Highlights from PCIM

From Efficiency Gains to Faster Designs: Highlights from PCIM

PCIM 2024 displayed innovations to advance the power electronics industry, and EEPower was there. We share the highlights in Part 2 of our onsite…


News Jun 16, 2024 by Kevin Clemens
SiC, GaN, MOSFETs and More: PCIM 2024 Is a Wrap

SiC, GaN, MOSFETs and More: PCIM 2024 Is a Wrap

This is the first in a two-part round-up reviewing the innovations announced at PCIM 2024. EEPower was onsite to learn about the latest power…


News Jun 15, 2024 by Kevin Clemens
Just the FACTS: Increasing Transmission Capacity, Reliability

Just the FACTS: Increasing Transmission Capacity, Reliability

As renewable energy grows, Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems can increase capacity and augment voltage stability in power lines.


GaN Devices Hot Enough for Venus

GaN Devices Hot Enough for Venus

Gallium nitride will be a key enabler for high-temperature electronics, including possible missions to Venus.


Qorvo Introduces Alternative to Mechanical Circuit Breakers

Qorvo Introduces Alternative to Mechanical Circuit Breakers

Qorvo's 4 mΩ SiC JFET for solid-state circuit breakers provides significant advantages over traditional mechanical breakers. Andy Wilson…


Engineering Excellence: PCIM 2024 Honors Top Research

Engineering Excellence: PCIM 2024 Honors Top Research

The PCIM awards recognize research and researchers for excellence in the power electronics industry.


News Jun 13, 2024 by Kevin Clemens
TI Unveils GaN Device for Motor Energy Efficiency

TI Unveils GaN Device for Motor Energy Efficiency

TI showcased what it calls the industry's first GaN IPM for compact, energy-efficient motors at PCIM 2024 in Germany.