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Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Debuts a DC/DC Controller for 5G Applications

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Debuts a DC/DC Controller for 5G Applications

The Dual Output 3+1 Phase Digital VCOT controller provides power for 5G subsystems including the CU, DU, and RU platforms.


Cree and STMicroelectronics Update, Expand Their SiC Wafer Supply Deal

Cree and STMicroelectronics Update, Expand Their SiC Wafer Supply Deal

Cree and STMicroelectronics are expanding their supply agreement to manage higher production volumes.


News Sep 01, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
Backside Metallization for Power Devices

Backside Metallization for Power Devices

SPTS technologies presents advanced wafer processing solutions for backside metallization in power devices, which is critical for improving overall…


News Sep 01, 2021 by Darshil Patel
ABLIC’s New Battery Monitoring IC Offers High Withstand Voltage

ABLIC’s New Battery Monitoring IC Offers High Withstand Voltage

The new series of devices, aimed at automotive applications, features overvoltage, undervoltage, and analog monitoring in a single IC.


UK Government Pours $1.7 Million into Long-Range EV Battery Project

UK Government Pours $1.7 Million into Long-Range EV Battery Project

British battery startup Nexeon will lead a 12-month project to deliver test EV battery cells combining lithium-ion cell design with silicon anode…


News Aug 31, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
Lenovo and Navitas Launch a 130W Fast-Charging Power Adapter for High-Power Devices

Lenovo and Navitas Launch a 130W Fast-Charging Power Adapter for High-Power Devices

For a fifth time, Lenovo and Navitas have partnered up to create a new fast-charging device, the YOGA CC130, a gallium nitride (GaN) based power…


Dialog Semiconductor Debuts a Family of Automotive PMICs

Dialog Semiconductor Debuts a Family of Automotive PMICs

The new Power management ICs (PMICs) are aimed at powering automotive AI systems on chips (SoC).


Trinamic Debuts 3-phase MOSFET Gate Driver for PMSM and BLDC motors

Trinamic Debuts 3-phase MOSFET Gate Driver for PMSM and BLDC motors

The device integrates all three bottom shunt amplifiers and can support external MOSFETs for motor currents of up to 100 amps.


Infineon Supports Sustainable Electromobility and Joins the VW ID.4 USA Tour

Infineon Supports Sustainable Electromobility and Joins the VW ID.4 USA Tour

Infineon gets behind the wheels of the VW ID.4 USA tour and provides its cutting-edge, clean semiconductor technology to help power the electric…


News Aug 27, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
AKHAN Semiconductor Manufactures First 300mm CMOS Diamond Wafer

AKHAN Semiconductor Manufactures First 300mm CMOS Diamond Wafer

AHKAN hopes this technology will improve power handling, heat management, durability, and more.


Eliminating Voltage Overshoots for High-performance Modules in the Mega-watt Range

Eliminating Voltage Overshoots for High-performance Modules in the Mega-watt Range

High-performance IGBT modules switch currents in the kA range, whereby unwanted and in some cases harmful voltage overshoots can occur due to DC…


Aiming to Boost Analog Production, TI Acquires Micron’s Utah 300mm Wafer Fab

Aiming to Boost Analog Production, TI Acquires Micron’s Utah 300mm Wafer Fab

Texas Instruments acquires Micron’s 300-mm wafer fabrication facility for $1.5 billion, a hefty investment to boost its production capacity.


News Aug 25, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
Keysight Introduces SiC-Based 1500V Battery Pack Test Systems

Keysight Introduces SiC-Based 1500V Battery Pack Test Systems

The new test systems offer power options of up to 270 KW, with capabilities of up to 1.5 MW upon parallelization.


Rad Hard GaN Power Devices from EPC Space Offer Improved Performance, Shorter Lead-times

Rad Hard GaN Power Devices from EPC Space Offer Improved Performance, Shorter Lead-times

EPC Space’s Rad Hard GaN power devices have higher performance, lower mass, smaller footprint, and much lower cost than traditional silicon Rad…


Microchip’s New Power Modules Meet Tough New Aerospace Standards

Microchip’s New Power Modules Meet Tough New Aerospace Standards

A series of AC/DC and DC/AC baseless power converters were developed in cooperation with Europe’s Clean Sky Consortium.


STMicroelectronics Introduces New 45W and 150W MasterGaN Devices for High-Efficiency Power Conversion

STMicroelectronics Introduces New 45W and 150W MasterGaN Devices for High-Efficiency Power Conversion

ST’s MasterGaN concept simplifies migrating from ordinary silicon MOSFETs to GaN wide-bandgap power technology.


FTDI Chip Introduces Two Single-Channel PD Interface ICs

FTDI Chip Introduces Two Single-Channel PD Interface ICs

The new devices compliment the company’s present offerings of dual and quad channel Type-C power delivery ICs.


GaN Systems Debuts Two Low-cost E-Mode GaN Power Transistors

GaN Systems Debuts Two Low-cost E-Mode GaN Power Transistors

The new devices allow designers to reap the benefits of Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology at a reduced cost per watt.


WiBotic Adds New Wireless Charging Lineup for Drones and Robots

WiBotic Adds New Wireless Charging Lineup for Drones and Robots

WiBotic, a Seattle-based company, has developed a lineup of chargers and transmitters for drones and autonomous mobile robots.


How Intelligent Power Modules (IPM) Can Contribute to Energy Savings

How Intelligent Power Modules (IPM) Can Contribute to Energy Savings

IPMs have been enlarging their presence on many applications and systems because of their high level of integration (Power Stage, Drivers,…