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Allegro Unveils 3-Phase Gate Driver For EV and Hybrid Cars

Allegro Unveils 3-Phase Gate Driver For EV and Hybrid Cars

Allegro MicroSystems's A89307 offers ultra-low noise and vibration by using a Field Oriented Control (FOC) algorithm to drive continuous…


Dynamic ON-Resistance Measurement Techniques for GaN Power Transistors

Dynamic ON-Resistance Measurement Techniques for GaN Power Transistors

Dynamic on-state resistance is critical for the reliable and stable operation of GaN power transistors. However, many engineers are struggling to…


NIST Researchers Develop a New Method to Detect Faulty Transistors on Chips

NIST Researchers Develop a New Method to Detect Faulty Transistors on Chips

NIST Researchers and collaborators developed a new technique to determine faulty semiconductor devices and that can also count the number of…


News Oct 25, 2021 by Darshil Patel
Understanding the Importance of Power Electronics in Electrified Transportation

Understanding the Importance of Power Electronics in Electrified Transportation

Learn about the different types of electrified vehicles and how power electronics play an essential role in their proliferation.


Infineon Enables Highly Integrated USB Type-C Charger Unification

Infineon Enables Highly Integrated USB Type-C Charger Unification

The EZ-PD™ BCR (Barrel Connector Replacement) is a highly integrated USB-C controller, together with the USB-C connector, it replaces barrel…


STMicroelectronics’ Debuts Isolated Gate Driver Aimed at SiC MOSFETS

STMicroelectronics’ Debuts Isolated Gate Driver Aimed at SiC MOSFETS

The new unit is a galvanically isolated gate driver that can sink and source up to 4 amps at voltages up to 26V.


University of Arkansas Receives Grant for New SiC-Based Semiconductor Fabrication Facility

University of Arkansas Receives Grant for New SiC-Based Semiconductor Fabrication Facility

Researchers from the University of Arkansas receive a $17.87 million grant from the National Science Foundation to build and run a fabrication…


News Oct 21, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
ROHM’s New Dual MOSFETs Feature Withstand Voltages of 40 and 60 Volts

ROHM’s New Dual MOSFETs Feature Withstand Voltages of 40 and 60 Volts

The new series includes 8 dual n-channel devices and 4 units featuring one p-channel and one n-channel MOSFET each.


News Oct 21, 2021 by Gary Elinoff
Taiwan Semi Introduces 2A LED Driver with 4.5-75V Input

Taiwan Semi Introduces 2A LED Driver with 4.5-75V Input

AEC-Q100 qualified, high efficiency driver for automotive and high-reliability DC input industrial and medical lighting; Hysteretic control…


Microchip Debuts a High-Precision Voltage Reference IC for Automotive Applications

Microchip Debuts a High-Precision Voltage Reference IC for Automotive Applications

The new AEC-Q100 qualified device offers high reliability and low drift over an extended temperature range.


Infineon to Boost Investment in Semiconductor Technologies in the Year Ahead

Infineon to Boost Investment in Semiconductor Technologies in the Year Ahead

Chip giant Infineon is planning a significant boost to its investments in factory expansions over the next year.


News Oct 19, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
How Future Railway Converter Demands May Change Power Semiconductor Modules

How Future Railway Converter Demands May Change Power Semiconductor Modules

The increase of competitiveness, robustness and efficiency of future railway converters has demanded new power semiconductor modules. Converter…


Cree Rebrands to Wolfspeed and Lands Supply Agreement with GM

Cree Rebrands to Wolfspeed and Lands Supply Agreement with GM

North Carolina-based power device manufacturer Cree is refreshing its brand identity and signing a new supply deal with GM.


News Oct 18, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
Researchers Discover a New Family of 2D Semiconductors for Energy-Efficient Electronic Devices

Researchers Discover a New Family of 2D Semiconductors for Energy-Efficient Electronic Devices

Researchers from the Singapore University of Technology and Design discovered a new family of 2D semiconductors that exhibit exceptional electrical…


News Oct 17, 2021 by Darshil Patel
STMicroelectronics (ST) Unveils Automotive High-Side Drivers

STMicroelectronics (ST) Unveils Automotive High-Side Drivers

The new drivers feature digital current sensing and are designed for applications powered by 12V batteries.


Showa Denko Enters into Supply Agreements with ROHM and Toshiba

Showa Denko Enters into Supply Agreements with ROHM and Toshiba

Japanese silicon-carbide wafer provider Showa Denko recently signed a pair of long-term supply agreements with ROHM and Toshiba.


News Oct 14, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
GaN Systems Offers Reference Designs for 3kW AC/DC Power Supplies

GaN Systems Offers Reference Designs for 3kW AC/DC Power Supplies

The two power supply unit (PSU) designs offer either full bridge LLC resonant converter or bridgeless totem-pole PFC formats.


Pre-Switch Moves to New Location, Implements Plans for Future Technology

Pre-Switch Moves to New Location, Implements Plans for Future Technology

Pre-Switch expands its operations with its new headquarters in San Jose and plans to accelerate the application of its AI-based technology to areas…


News Oct 13, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Engineers Have Developed a New Solid-state Battery with a Pure-Silicon Anode

Engineers Have Developed a New Solid-state Battery with a Pure-Silicon Anode

Engineers created a new battery technology that combines the benefits of solid-state electrolyte and an all-silicon anode.


News Oct 12, 2021 by Darshil Patel
Maxim Debuts Single Input Multiple Output (SIMO) Power Management IC (PMIC)

Maxim Debuts Single Input Multiple Output (SIMO) Power Management IC (PMIC)

The unit offers a 300mA battery charger, three independent power rails, and a separate LDO output.