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Finding the Peak Current of an Isolated Gate Driver

Finding the Peak Current of an Isolated Gate Driver

The peak current is one of the most important parameters in gate driver datasheets. Learn how to best find the peak current of a gate driver with…


A New Thermal Management Material for Electronic Chips

A New Thermal Management Material for Electronic Chips

Researchers at UCLA developed an effective thermal management material that keeps processors running cool.


News Jul 25, 2021 by Darshil Patel
Tagore Introduces 650V GaN Power IC, Comprising GaN Power FET with Monolithically Integrated Driver

Tagore Introduces 650V GaN Power IC, Comprising GaN Power FET with Monolithically Integrated Driver

Tagore Technology announces the introduction of the TP44200NM 650V Gallium Nitride Power FET with an integrated driver IC in a compact 22 pin, 5mm…


Nexperia Takes 100% Ownership of the Newport Wafer Fab

Nexperia Takes 100% Ownership of the Newport Wafer Fab

Continuing its recent moves to increase production capacity in Europe, Dutch semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia has acquired 100% ownership of the…


News Jul 22, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
Infineon Partners With Amber Solutions on Solid-State Electricity

Infineon Partners With Amber Solutions on Solid-State Electricity

German semiconductor manufacturer Infineon is partnering with California startup Amber Solutions on silicon solid-state electricity control solutions.


News Jul 21, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
Taiwan Semiconductor Debuts Two Families of Fast Recovery Epitaxial Diodes

Taiwan Semiconductor Debuts Two Families of Fast Recovery Epitaxial Diodes

Micro SMA packaged, 25ns, max. reverse recovery time diodes are AEC-Q101 qualified; 1A- and 2A-rated parts feature low reverse leakage, low reverse…


An introduction to CMOS Technology

An introduction to CMOS Technology

Learn about the basic principles of operation of CMOS circuits.


Utilizing Totem-Pole Bridgeless PFCs

Utilizing Totem-Pole Bridgeless PFCs

This article highlights ICERGi low-cost control and drive ICs simplifying totem-pole bridgeless PFC designs.


The Role of GaAs Diodes in High Performance Power Conversion

The Role of GaAs Diodes in High Performance Power Conversion

This article highlights 3-5 Power Electronics Silicon feature dynamic switching characteristics similar to Silicon Carbide (SiC) to give excellent…


Dialog Semiconductor Debuts ZVS Chipset for High Power Density PSUs

Dialog Semiconductor Debuts ZVS Chipset for High Power Density PSUs

The new chipset will enable power supply units (PSU) of 100+ watts that are 30-50% smaller than those now available.


NXP’s GaN 5G Multi-Chip Modules Hold Promise for Energy-Efficient Mobile Networks Applications

NXP’s GaN 5G Multi-Chip Modules Hold Promise for Energy-Efficient Mobile Networks Applications

NXP Semiconductors has integrated Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology into its 5G multi-chip module platform.


Mersen Takes Liquid Cooling to the Extreme

Mersen Takes Liquid Cooling to the Extreme

High cooling capacity with minimal pressure drop is a convincing feature of the new IsoMAXX cold plates from Mersen.


Understanding the Differences Between the N-channel and P-channel Field-effect Transistors (FETs)

Understanding the Differences Between the N-channel and P-channel Field-effect Transistors (FETs)

Learn about the principles of and the operation of the field-effect transistor.


Microchip Debuts a GaN-based Ka-band MMIC for SatCom Terminals

Microchip Debuts a GaN-based Ka-band MMIC for SatCom Terminals

The new monolithic microwave integrated Circuit (MMIC) delivers 10W of saturated RF output power over a 27.5 to 31GHz range


ST and Renault Partner to Power Electric and Hybrid Vehicles with Energy Efficient Technologies

ST and Renault Partner to Power Electric and Hybrid Vehicles with Energy Efficient Technologies

STMicroelectronics and Renault enter into a partnership to design, produce, and supply power electronics systems for improved electric and hybrid…


News Jul 11, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Eggtronic Releases E2Watt Wireless Power Supply Technology for High Power Applications

Eggtronic Releases E2Watt Wireless Power Supply Technology for High Power Applications

Power electronics manufacturer Eggtronic recently announced a new AC wireless power hybrid technology.


Customized Current Sensors Enable High Power Density Electric Vehicle Inverters

Customized Current Sensors Enable High Power Density Electric Vehicle Inverters

The demand for high power density converters in EVs requires further integration of sensors within power electronics.


Researchers Discover a Method to Measure Electric Fields Inside Semiconductor Devices

Researchers Discover a Method to Measure Electric Fields Inside Semiconductor Devices

Researchers at the University of Bristol discovered a method to quantify electric fields with a semiconductor device which would lead to the…


News Jul 08, 2021 by Darshil Patel
Toshiba Announces a New Photovoltaic-Output Photocoupler

Toshiba Announces a New Photovoltaic-Output Photocoupler

A photovoltaic coupler, such as the new TLP3910, is a photorelay that contains the optical elements but not the MOSFET that performs the…


EPC Expands its Growing Line of eGaN FETs with New 80V and 200V devices

EPC Expands its Growing Line of eGaN FETs with New 80V and 200V devices

Both N-Channel devices feature a source-drain recovery charge (QRR) of zero and a very low total gate charge (QG).