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Silicon capacitor supports new power distribution networks performance requirements

Silicon capacitor supports new power distribution networks performance requirements

Murata high-density silicon capacitors are developed with a semiconductor MOS process and are using the third dimension to substantially increase…


GlobalFoundries Plans Significant Production Expansion

GlobalFoundries Plans Significant Production Expansion

New York-based GlobalFoundries dismissed reports about a possible takeover from Intel and announced plans to double production capacity at its…


News Aug 07, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
Intel Looks to Improve Backside Power Delivery with new RibbonFET and PowerVia Architectures

Intel Looks to Improve Backside Power Delivery with new RibbonFET and PowerVia Architectures

Intel announced the company's future process and packaging technology roadmaps at its "Accelerated" webcast last week.


Nexperia’s ASFETs for Hot-swap Increase SOA by 166% and Cut PCB Footprint by 80%

Nexperia’s ASFETs for Hot-swap Increase SOA by 166% and Cut PCB Footprint by 80%

New 80V & 100V devices minimize derating and improve current sharing for optimum performance, high reliability, and reduced system cost.


Orchard Audio Launches a 500W Stereo GaN Streaming Hi-Fi Audio Amplifier

Orchard Audio Launches a 500W Stereo GaN Streaming Hi-Fi Audio Amplifier

The Starkrimson Streamer Ultra represents a new kind of high-end audio system that offers commanding performance in a discreet package. It can…


What are Enhancement-mode MOSFETs?

What are Enhancement-mode MOSFETs?

Learn about the principles of operation of p-channel and n-channel enhancement-mode MOSFETs.


Intelligent Power Amplifier Module Based on GaN FETs

Intelligent Power Amplifier Module Based on GaN FETs

Due to their outstanding characteristics, GaN FETs play an increasingly important role in miniaturization of the switching converters with very…


ROHM Debuts Three IGBTs with Built-In SiC Schottky Barrier Diodes (SBD)

ROHM Debuts Three IGBTs with Built-In SiC Schottky Barrier Diodes (SBD)

The new devices utilize ROHM’s Schottky SBDs as a freewheeling diode to effect minimal switching power losses


EPC Space Announces Cost Effective New 60V Rad Hard GaN Power Device for Demanding Space Applications

EPC Space Announces Cost Effective New 60V Rad Hard GaN Power Device for Demanding Space Applications

EPC Space introduces a new 60 V radiation-hardened (rad-hard) gallium nitride (GaN) transistor for power conversion solutions in critical…


ITEC Becomes an Independent Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturer

ITEC Becomes an Independent Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturer

Nexperia has announced that its semiconductor equipment manufacturing division ITEC is launching as a separate independent entity.


Extremely Compact Single-chip PMIC Solution From Nordice Semiconductor at Rutronik

Extremely Compact Single-chip PMIC Solution From Nordice Semiconductor at Rutronik

The unit features thermal battery protection and automatic selection of three charging modes: automatic trickle charge, constant current, and…


Microchip Expands SiC Portfolio with 1700V Solutions

Microchip Expands SiC Portfolio with 1700V Solutions

Today’s energy-efficient electric charging systems powering commercial vehicle propulsion, as well as auxiliary power systems, solar inverters,…


Cirrus Logic to Acquire Lion Semiconductor for $335 Million

Cirrus Logic to Acquire Lion Semiconductor for $335 Million

Cirrus Logic announces its agreement to acquire Lion Semiconductor to grow its mixed-signal business.


News Jul 27, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
What are Depletion-mode MOSFETs?

What are Depletion-mode MOSFETs?

Fraunhofer IAF Establishes a GaN Low Voltage IC Design for 3-Phase Motor Inverters

Fraunhofer IAF Establishes a GaN Low Voltage IC Design for 3-Phase Motor Inverters

The Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Solid State Physics (IAF), explored new research through their latest ideas for integrating GaN-based ICs for…


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