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Isolated FET Drivers Deliver Power System Performance

Isolated FET Drivers Deliver Power System Performance

Allegro Microsystems and Transphorm are joining forces to expand the application space for high-power gallium nitride circuits using the latest…


new products Dec 02, 2023 by Mike Falter
High-Voltage Devices Improve Power Density and Conversion Efficiency

High-Voltage Devices Improve Power Density and Conversion Efficiency

High-voltage devices from Power Integrations and Magnachip Semiconductor use the latest gallium nitride and silicon power technologies and advanced…


new products Nov 15, 2023 by Mike Falter
Advanced Packaging Innovations Improve Power MOSFET Performance

Advanced Packaging Innovations Improve Power MOSFET Performance

FETs from Infineon, Transphorm, and ROHM feature innovative packaging that increases performance and efficiency.


new products Nov 04, 2023 by Mike Falter
MOSFET and GaN Power Devices Emphasize Efficiency, Reliability

MOSFET and GaN Power Devices Emphasize Efficiency, Reliability

New silicon field-effect transistor and gallium nitride power switches from Littelfuse, Transphorm, and Magnachip Semiconductor deliver automotive…


new products Oct 22, 2023 by Mike Falter
Using WBG Switches to Reduce Motor Drive System Losses

Using WBG Switches to Reduce Motor Drive System Losses

An experimental approach to investigate the impact of higher switching frequencies on the inverter and motor efficiency using SiC and GaN


GaN Systems’ Next-Gen Platform Brings Major Improvements

GaN Systems’ Next-Gen Platform Brings Major Improvements

In an interview with EE Power, GaN Systems CEO Jim Witham reveals significant upgrades to its GaN power platform, including a 20 percent…


new products Oct 14, 2023 by Jake Hertz
2D Barcodes Help Track GaN Production Chip Origins

2D Barcodes Help Track GaN Production Chip Origins

Cambridge GaN Devices has released the first-ever GaN devices with individual 2D barcoding to assist with die-level data collection for process,…


new products Oct 14, 2023 by Mike Falter
GaN Transistors Simplify High-Current Motor Drive Inverter Design

GaN Transistors Simplify High-Current Motor Drive Inverter Design

Battery-powered industrial vehicles such as forklifts, manual handlers, or warehouse automatic vehicles require high-current inverters to drive the…


Navitas Technology Takes GaN to New Power Heights

Navitas Technology Takes GaN to New Power Heights

A new and improved GaN technology is moving from the cell phone charger market into higher power, high-reliability applications. EE Power spoke…


Wide Bandgap Tech Institute Gets More DOE Funding

Wide Bandgap Tech Institute Gets More DOE Funding

The U.S. Department of Energy allocated $8 million to fund continued research and workforce development at PowerAmerica, an organization serving…


News Sep 18, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
New WBG Products Meet Key Performance Requirements

New WBG Products Meet Key Performance Requirements

Wide bandgap products from ROHM, STMicroelectronics, and Toshiba leverage the capabilities of silicon carbide and gallium nitride to meet key…


new products Sep 16, 2023 by Mike Falter
Discussing the Impact of Chinese Restrictions on Semiconductor Metals

Discussing the Impact of Chinese Restrictions on Semiconductor Metals

Chinese restriction of germanium and gallium exports could have big implications for the global electronics industry. 


tech insights Sep 15, 2023 by Jake Hertz
GaN Transistor is First to Meet Short-Circuit Robustness Milestone for Motor Drive Applications

GaN Transistor is First to Meet Short-Circuit Robustness Milestone for Motor Drive Applications

Transphorm, in collaboration with Yaskawa Electric Corporation, has demonstrated a five-microsecond short-circuit withstand time with a gallium…


News Aug 26, 2023 by Mike Falter
GaN-Based Server Power Reference Platform Drives Efficiency in AI, Edge Computing 

GaN-Based Server Power Reference Platform Drives Efficiency in AI, Edge Computing 

Navitas Semiconductor has released the GaN CRPS185 3,200 W Titanium Plus server power reference platform designed to bring efficiency and high…


new products Aug 20, 2023 by Mike Falter
New Partnership to Accelerate GaN Adoption in Chinese EV Market

New Partnership to Accelerate GaN Adoption in Chinese EV Market

GaN Systems has announced a partnership with ACEpower, a leading developer of power supply and EV charging solutions for the Chinese market, to…


News Aug 15, 2023 by Mike Falter
Nexperia 600V IGBT Offers High Efficiency for Industrial Power Conversion Apps

Nexperia 600V IGBT Offers High Efficiency for Industrial Power Conversion Apps

Nexperia has launched its first-ever insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) device, expanding its portfolio of power MOSFETs and offering…


new products Jul 19, 2023 by Mike Falter
Optimum GaN Gate Control for Greater Performance Gains

Optimum GaN Gate Control for Greater Performance Gains

When designing power applications with gallium-nitride (GaN) wide-bandgap technology, proper control of the gate-driving circuit is essential to…


Airbus, STMicroelectronics Collaborate on SiC/GaN Aircraft Electrification Initiatives

Airbus, STMicroelectronics Collaborate on SiC/GaN Aircraft Electrification Initiatives

Airbus and STMicroelectronics will collaborate on research and development initiatives designed to create more efficient, lighter-weight power…


News Jul 05, 2023 by Mike Falter
Wise-Integration, Savoy GaN Integration Sets New E-Bike Battery Charging Standard

Wise-Integration, Savoy GaN Integration Sets New E-Bike Battery Charging Standard

The companies claim to be the first in the world to integrate GaN charging into an e-bike battery.


News Jul 04, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Patented Tech Lets GaN Circuits Operate at Radio Frequencies With Greater Efficiency

Patented Tech Lets GaN Circuits Operate at Radio Frequencies With Greater Efficiency

Patented technologies from new market entrant QPT enable GaN circuits to operate at frequencies as high as 20 MHz, unleashing new performance…


new products Jun 11, 2023 by Mike Falter