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MOSFET Innovations for Increasing the Power Density of Auto Electronics

MOSFET Innovations for Increasing the Power Density of Auto Electronics

Vehicle electrification reduces carbon footprints compared to traditional cars, but the increased electronics require more electrical power to…


MOSFET and GaN Power Devices Emphasize Efficiency, Reliability

MOSFET and GaN Power Devices Emphasize Efficiency, Reliability

New silicon field-effect transistor and gallium nitride power switches from Littelfuse, Transphorm, and Magnachip Semiconductor deliver automotive…


new products Oct 22, 2023 by Mike Falter
High-Voltage SiC Rectifier Module for Industrial, EV Use

High-Voltage SiC Rectifier Module for Industrial, EV Use

Nexperia and Kyocera AVX will work together on developing high-voltage (650 V) rectifier modules for industrial power supplies, EV charging…


new products Oct 21, 2023 by Mike Falter
Silicon Carbide Diodes Increase Application Power Densities

Silicon Carbide Diodes Increase Application Power Densities

Bourns is adding ten new silicon carbide (SiC) Schottky barrier diode (SBD) models to its product family to address increasing power density…


new products Oct 21, 2023 by Mike Falter
Exclusive Interview: Ideal Power Brings Bidirectional Switching to Power Modules

Exclusive Interview: Ideal Power Brings Bidirectional Switching to Power Modules

The new module from Ideal Power hopes to make the design of high-performing power systems more attainable to all. EE Power spoke exclusively with…


new products Oct 19, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Bringing Reliability to SiC Power Modules

Bringing Reliability to SiC Power Modules

Harnessing the unique electrical advantages of wide-bandgap silicon carbide (SiC) in commercial applications requires addressing reliability…


Using WBG Switches to Reduce Motor Drive System Losses

Using WBG Switches to Reduce Motor Drive System Losses

An experimental approach to investigate the impact of higher switching frequencies on the inverter and motor efficiency using SiC and GaN


GaN Systems’ Next-Gen Platform Brings Major Improvements

GaN Systems’ Next-Gen Platform Brings Major Improvements

In an interview with EE Power, GaN Systems CEO Jim Witham reveals significant upgrades to its GaN power platform, including a 20 percent…


new products Oct 14, 2023 by Jake Hertz
2D Barcodes Help Track GaN Production Chip Origins

2D Barcodes Help Track GaN Production Chip Origins

Cambridge GaN Devices has released the first-ever GaN devices with individual 2D barcoding to assist with die-level data collection for process,…


new products Oct 14, 2023 by Mike Falter
GaN Transistors Simplify High-Current Motor Drive Inverter Design

GaN Transistors Simplify High-Current Motor Drive Inverter Design

Battery-powered industrial vehicles such as forklifts, manual handlers, or warehouse automatic vehicles require high-current inverters to drive the…


Pushing Module Power Density to the Limit

Pushing Module Power Density to the Limit

Full SiC MOSFET modules have clear performance benefits, especially where high power density is required, but how can the highest possible power…


Advancing EVs With Chip Embedding and Driver Tech

Advancing EVs With Chip Embedding and Driver Tech

This article features the electrical results obtained by a half-bridge board, which synergistically combines three technologies–Infineon’s…


Optimization of GaN-Based Inverters for BLDC Motor Drives

Optimization of GaN-Based Inverters for BLDC Motor Drives

Gallium nitride (GaN) power devices allow an increase in the switching frequency of power converters and a reduction of the dead time; such…


Configurable Power Supply Adds Liquid Cooling Option

Configurable Power Supply Adds Liquid Cooling Option

Advanced Energy’s iHP Liquid configurable power supply uses liquid cooling to deliver up to 20 kW of power in a 4U rack form factor for…


new products Oct 01, 2023 by Mike Falter
Tandem Solar Cells Are Breaking Records

Tandem Solar Cells Are Breaking Records

Breakthroughs in tandem solar cell technology are making solar generation more efficient and adaptable for multiple uses


Power Products Deliver Innovation for Electric Vehicles

Power Products Deliver Innovation for Electric Vehicles

New power semiconductor, AC energy meter, and battery products target the growing EV market.   


new products Sep 23, 2023 by Mike Falter
Navitas Technology Takes GaN to New Power Heights

Navitas Technology Takes GaN to New Power Heights

A new and improved GaN technology is moving from the cell phone charger market into higher power, high-reliability applications. EE Power spoke…


Wide Bandgap Tech Institute Gets More DOE Funding

Wide Bandgap Tech Institute Gets More DOE Funding

The U.S. Department of Energy allocated $8 million to fund continued research and workforce development at PowerAmerica, an organization serving…


News Sep 18, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
New WBG Products Meet Key Performance Requirements

New WBG Products Meet Key Performance Requirements

Wide bandgap products from ROHM, STMicroelectronics, and Toshiba leverage the capabilities of silicon carbide and gallium nitride to meet key…


new products Sep 16, 2023 by Mike Falter
Design Challenges and Considerations for Brushless DC Motors and Their Drives

Design Challenges and Considerations for Brushless DC Motors and Their Drives

Design Challenges and Considerations for Brushless DC Motors and Their Drives