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Driving Lasers: Chasing the Speed of Light

Driving Lasers: Chasing the Speed of Light

As the level of automation increases in machines, detailed awareness of the surroundings becomes necessary. Time-of-flight-based 3D imaging systems…


Technical Articles Oct 27, 2022 by EPC
SMPD: Isolated Packaging to Exploit Advantages of SiC MOSFETs

SMPD: Isolated Packaging to Exploit Advantages of SiC MOSFETs

In the standard discrete packages of power semiconductors, application specific topology needs are not taken into consideration. On the other hand,…


4th Generation SiC MOSFET in Totem Pole PFC for High-Performance SMPS

4th Generation SiC MOSFET in Totem Pole PFC for High-Performance SMPS

This article introduces a compact evaluation kit to demonstrate the performance of ROHM’s 4th generation SiC MOSFETs in a state-of-the-art Totem…


Silicon can Match WBG Efficiency in Totem-pole PFC Circuits

Silicon can Match WBG Efficiency in Totem-pole PFC Circuits

Pressure is on engineers to design AC-DC power supplies with improved efficiency and power density, while meeting standards for mains harmonic…


How Engineers are Adapting to the Chip Shortage

How Engineers are Adapting to the Chip Shortage

Supply chain disruptions mean demand for semiconductor chips outpaces available supply. Here’s what engineers can do about it.


Onsemi Announces New SiC Power Modules for EV On-board Charging

Onsemi Announces New SiC Power Modules for EV On-board Charging

Integrated power modules reduce design time and risk while improving performance for EV on-board charging.


News Oct 11, 2022 by Mike Falter
Overcoming Challenges to Characterize 100V GaN Power FETs

Overcoming Challenges to Characterize 100V GaN Power FETs

The applications for 100V (and less) GaN FETs are numerous - from reducing distortion in Class-D audio amplifiers to improving efficiency in…


The Evolution of Integrated Current Sensors Takes a Digital Path

The Evolution of Integrated Current Sensors Takes a Digital Path

So far, the evolution of integrated current sensors (ICSs) has been slow and gradual. Current measurement technology has been developed…


Technical Articles Oct 04, 2022 by LEM
Investors Back Ancora Semiconductor to Expand GaN Technology

Investors Back Ancora Semiconductor to Expand GaN Technology

Ancora Semicondutor Inc. receives substantial investment to grow galium-nitride technology development.


News Sep 27, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Two-level, Slew-rate Control Simplifies Drives Inverter Using Discrete IGBTs in Parallel

Two-level, Slew-rate Control Simplifies Drives Inverter Using Discrete IGBTs in Parallel

Infineon’s two-level, slew-rate control (2L-SRC) gate driver IC enables a reduction of the number of paralleled IGBTs through a slew-rate-control…


A Guide to the Top Power-related Sessions at the Industry Tech Days 2022 Virtual Conference

A Guide to the Top Power-related Sessions at the Industry Tech Days 2022 Virtual Conference

ITD 2022 kicks off September 19th with some excellent sessions on power electronics, battery management, grid monitoring, and more that you will…


News Sep 17, 2022 by Dale Wilson
Easy Design of 1500 VDC Renewable Inverter With Higher Power Density Enabled by New 2.0 kV Class LV100 IGBT Module

Easy Design of 1500 VDC Renewable Inverter With Higher Power Density Enabled by New 2.0 kV Class LV100 IGBT Module

The 2.0 kV module is offering a competitive solution due to its simplified inverter design and layout, higher power density and high level of…


Half Bridge Driver High Voltage Integrated Circuit with BSD Function

Half Bridge Driver High Voltage Integrated Circuit with BSD Function

Mitsubishi Electric’s new M81777FP HVIC enables the user to build efficient and safe driver circuits with a high grade of miniaturization.


CHIPS & Science Act Pours Billions into Semiconductor Manufacturing – What’s Next?

CHIPS & Science Act Pours Billions into Semiconductor Manufacturing – What’s Next?

A breakdown of what’s in the new CHIPS and Science Act and what to expect in the semiconductor industry over the coming months.


News Aug 30, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
Supercharging Sensor Technology with TMR and Totem-pole PFC

Supercharging Sensor Technology with TMR and Totem-pole PFC

Most technology nearing 150 years old is ready for a refresh. So it goes with the Hall Effect. Today, these sensors have hit the ceiling of their…


new products Aug 25, 2022 by Tim Kaske
Infineon, II-VI Ink Silicon Carbide Wafer Supply Deal

Infineon, II-VI Ink Silicon Carbide Wafer Supply Deal

II-VI is now supplying the power electronics giant with 150 mm silicon carbide (SiC) substrates for use in electric vehicle (EV) components.


News Aug 23, 2022 by Ian Hahn
SiC LinPak Designed for Improved Switching Performance, Reliability

SiC LinPak Designed for Improved Switching Performance, Reliability

Each day that we wake up and turn on a light, the coffee machine, or electric stove to prepare breakfast, we expect all the electric motors,…


High-Voltage Direct Current: A History of Innovation

High-Voltage Direct Current: A History of Innovation

High-Voltage Direct Current technology has seen many technological advancements in the past century. This article provides an introduction and…


Q&A: Inside SiC Technology from Upstate New York

Q&A: Inside SiC Technology from Upstate New York

Wolfspeed has opened its Mohawk Valley Silicon Carbide fabrication facility in Marcy, N.Y. The 200 mm wafer fab aims to lead the transition from…


Navitas Acquires GeneSiC Semiconductor For $100 Million

Navitas Acquires GeneSiC Semiconductor For $100 Million

With its purchase of the high-power silicon carbide specialist, Navitas significantly expands its reach into the EV and solar markets.


News Aug 18, 2022 by Ian Hahn