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Polycrystalline-SiC-Based Substrate Boosts Performance of SiC Power Devices

Polycrystalline-SiC-Based Substrate Boosts Performance of SiC Power Devices

Learn how SmartSiC technology using Smart Cut overcomes standard Silicon Carbide limitations, reducing CO2 emissions, boosting device efficiency…


Wolfspeed Commercializes World’s First 10 kV SiC MOSFET

Wolfspeed Commercializes World’s First 10 kV SiC MOSFET

Compared to IGBTs, the MOSFET delivers greater power density, lower thermal load, and lower costs.


TI Intros 2 Isolated Power Modules Plus IsoShield Packaging

TI Intros 2 Isolated Power Modules Plus IsoShield Packaging

Today at APEC, Texas Instruments demonstrated its isolated power modules and its proprietary IsoShield technology, aimed at EV and data needs.…


News Mar 23, 2026 by Karen Hanson
Rad-Hard GaN MOSFETs Beat Silicon Alternatives for Satellite Designs

Rad-Hard GaN MOSFETs Beat Silicon Alternatives for Satellite Designs

Learn how rad-hard GaN FETs surpass silicon in satellite power systems. They offer superior SWaP, higher efficiency, and radiation immunity for…


Precision Cooling of Performance Modules

Precision Cooling of Performance Modules

High power density in electronics necessitates efficient cooling. Learn how passive (heat sinks), forced (cooling aggregates/fans), and liquid…


Infineon Unveils Isolated Gate Drivers With Opto-Emulator Input for SiC

Infineon Unveils Isolated Gate Drivers With Opto-Emulator Input for SiC

The new family of opto-emulator gate drivers provides drop-in replacements to conventional silicon, IGBT, and SiC MOSFET designs.


new products Mar 17, 2026 by Charles Lee
Toshiba Releases Ideal Diode Controller for Automotive ECUs

Toshiba Releases Ideal Diode Controller for Automotive ECUs

The TPD7110F integrates reverse-polarity protection, overvoltage and undervoltage shutoff, and VDS-based reverse-current blocking in a 2.9 × 2.8…


ST Intros Automotive Drivers for Load Protection & High-Voltage Switching

ST Intros Automotive Drivers for Load Protection & High-Voltage Switching

STMicroelectronics has introduced an automotive high-side driver for harsh electrical transients and isolated gate drivers for high-voltage…


Infineon Devices Combine GaN Half-Bridge and Gate Drivers

Infineon Devices Combine GaN Half-Bridge and Gate Drivers

The CoolGaN Drive HB 600 V G5 family packs two GaN switches, high- and low-side drivers, and a bootstrap diode into a single compact module for…


new products Mar 10, 2026 by Luke James
Navitas Launches 5th-Gen 1200 V GeneSiC TAP SiC MOSFETs

Navitas Launches 5th-Gen 1200 V GeneSiC TAP SiC MOSFETs

The 5th-gen 1200 V trench-assisted planar SiC MOSFETs offer 35% FoM improvement, improved switching behavior, and extended reliability testing.


News Mar 09, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Practical Limitations of IEC Partial Discharge Standards in Power Modules

Practical Limitations of IEC Partial Discharge Standards in Power Modules

IEC partial standards miss dv/dt, thermal, and micro-PD effects in power modules, limiting their value for inverter-driven reliability prediction.


Beyond Mobility: Delivering Proven SiC Technology Where Performance and Reliability Matter the Most

Beyond Mobility: Delivering Proven SiC Technology Where Performance and Reliability Matter the Most

Learn how Mitsubishi Electric’s latest Unifull SiC modules combine advanced performance with enhanced power cycling capability enabled by…


STMicro Unwraps GaN Power ICs for Design Flexibility

STMicro Unwraps GaN Power ICs for Design Flexibility

The MasterGAN6 power system-in-package integrates two 650 V GaN transistors with a high-speed gate driver, delivering 140 mΩ RDS(on), 10 A output,…


EPC Intros GaN-Based Inverter Board for Robotics, E-Mobility

EPC Intros GaN-Based Inverter Board for Robotics, E-Mobility

The integrated three-phase BLDC motor drive inverter integrates control, sensing, and communication to deliver up to 20 ARMS for humanoid joint…


new products Mar 05, 2026 by Jake Hertz
Toshiba Launches 6.5 kV, 2 kA Press-Pack IEGT for HVDC Converters

Toshiba Launches 6.5 kV, 2 kA Press-Pack IEGT for HVDC Converters

The ST2000JXH35A raises validated turn-off and short-circuit test voltage to 4.5 kV, targeting reduced series device counts in high-voltage…


new products Mar 04, 2026 by Luke James
Using Low-Voltage GaN in ISOP Converters for AI Servers With 800 V Architecture

Using Low-Voltage GaN in ISOP Converters for AI Servers With 800 V Architecture

Over the past decade, AI workloads have relied on server architectures not designed for their rapidly growing power demands. Recently, the concept…


EPC Launches Its First 7th Gen GaN 40 V Power Transistor

EPC Launches Its First 7th Gen GaN 40 V Power Transistor

EPC2366, aimed at low-voltage, high-current applications, enters mass production for high-density 40 V systems.


new products Mar 02, 2026 by Jake Hertz
Briefs: Companies Partner for Renewables and Power Technology

Briefs: Companies Partner for Renewables and Power Technology

Enel, Excelsior, Hitachi Energy, Pakal Technologies, Renesas, EPC, Easee, and Subaru have all entered agreements to advance their goals in…


News Feb 26, 2026 by Karen Hanson
Allegro Intros Hall-Effect Current Sensor for Power Conversion

Allegro Intros Hall-Effect Current Sensor for Power Conversion

The ACS37017 isolated sensor targets drift reduction and precision feedback in high-voltage power conversion systems and offers a sensitivity error…


new products Feb 25, 2026 by Luke James
Thermal Management for SiC Semis—Top Side Cooling as an Innovative Solution

Thermal Management for SiC Semis—Top Side Cooling as an Innovative Solution

The growing demand for powerful and compact power electronics places high demands on the thermal management of modern semiconductor technologies.…