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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…


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
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…


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
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…


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.


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


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
Semiconductor and Auto Groups Team up to Address Supply Chain Demands

Semiconductor and Auto Groups Team up to Address Supply Chain Demands

A semiconductor trade association and an automotive industry think tank team up for a supply chain partnership.


News Jul 06, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
Dissecting the GaN ePower Stage IC-Based Inverter for Battery-Powered Motor Drive Applications

Dissecting the GaN ePower Stage IC-Based Inverter for Battery-Powered Motor Drive Applications

This article highlights EPC discrete eGaN FETs and Integrated Circuit ePower™ stages.


ROHM Debuts a DC/DC Converter IC with a Built-In 1700-Volt SiC MOSFET

ROHM Debuts a DC/DC Converter IC with a Built-In 1700-Volt SiC MOSFET

The surface mounted units are housed in TO 263-7L package and deliver up to 48 watts with no heatsink required


Small Power IPMs for High Integration Demand

Small Power IPMs for High Integration Demand

Nexperia Invests $700 Million in Wafer Production

Nexperia Invests $700 Million in Wafer Production

Nexperia is earmarking $700 million to boost production capacity at its wafer fabs and assembly facilities worldwide.


News Jul 01, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Debuts a Series of High-Speed TVS Diodes

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Debuts a Series of High-Speed TVS Diodes

The new single-channel, bidirectional Transient Voltage Suppressors (TVS) provide ESD protection for USB Type-C applications


Regulated High-Voltage DC-DC Converters For Analytical, Semiconductor And Detector Applications

Regulated High-Voltage DC-DC Converters For Analytical, Semiconductor And Detector Applications

SmartDriver Provides Highest Flexibility for Power Stages in Variable Speed Drives

SmartDriver Provides Highest Flexibility for Power Stages in Variable Speed Drives

The continuing trend towards more efficient energy consumption in motor drives has led to a wide offering of devices for the power stage of…