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How SiC MOSFETS are Made and How They Work Best

How SiC MOSFETS are Made and How They Work Best

This article highlights Avnet Silica devices featuring STSiC Power components for SiC information.


Power Integrations Unveils Highly Efficient PFC Controller IC Family

Power Integrations Unveils Highly Efficient PFC Controller IC Family

The new units are designed to deliver 98% full-load efficiency for applications drawing between 75 and 400 watts


Infineon Virtual Power Conference

Infineon Virtual Power Conference

Infineon’s Virtual Power Conference, held May 4–6, will feature live expert panels and product demos showcasing the company’s latest energy…


News Apr 28, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
STMicroelectronics Debuts MasterGaN4 for 200W Power Applications

STMicroelectronics Debuts MasterGaN4 for 200W Power Applications

The new power package integrates two 650V GaN power transistors with optimized gate drivers and circuit protection.


Bourns Debuts Specialized Thick Film Chip Resistor Arrays

Bourns Debuts Specialized Thick Film Chip Resistor Arrays

The new components are said to be the first that are both sulfur-resistant and AEC-Q100 compliant


Digital DC/DC Converter Delivers 1300W for RF Power Amplifier Applications

Digital DC/DC Converter Delivers 1300W for RF Power Amplifier Applications

This article highlights Flex  BMR685’s power-handling capabilities make it well-suited to these high-power RF Power Amplifier applications, for…


Researchers Explore Carbon Impurities in Gallium Nitride Semiconductors

Researchers Explore Carbon Impurities in Gallium Nitride Semiconductors

Scientists from the Nagoya Institute of Technology (NITech) have conducted innovative research about the role of impurities in Gallium Nitride…


Nexperia Announces New GaN Technology Partnership for EV Development

Nexperia Announces New GaN Technology Partnership for EV Development

Dutch semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia teams up with China’s United Automotive Electronic Systems Co. on a new program to develop GaN-based…


News Apr 24, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
Key Foundry Expands to Implement Mass Production of Automotive Semiconductors

Key Foundry Expands to Implement Mass Production of Automotive Semiconductors

This year, Key Foundry’s newly developed Gen3 0.18-micron BCD process and its Gen2 0.13 micron embedded flash process will be used for mass…


News Apr 23, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
High-Speed, Bi-Directional Dual Supply Autosensing Level Shifter IC from Diodes Inc. Aimed at Automotive Applications

High-Speed, Bi-Directional Dual Supply Autosensing Level Shifter IC from Diodes Inc. Aimed at Automotive Applications

This article highlights Diodes Incorporated expansion of its family of voltage-level shifters, with the release of the PI4ULS3V304AQ.


Swansea University and Newport Wafer Fab Awarded New Funding for Manufacture of SiC Substrates

Swansea University and Newport Wafer Fab Awarded New Funding for Manufacture of SiC Substrates

Swansea University and Newport Wafer Fab receive government funds to help lead the UK toward net-zero carbon emission goals and clean up technology…


News Apr 15, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Empower Semiconductor Debuts “Fastest” Integrated Voltage Regulator

Empower Semiconductor Debuts “Fastest” Integrated Voltage Regulator

The 10 amp EP7010 can regulate through a 0 to 10 amp load step in less than 500 ns with under a 15 mv voltage droop


Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Debuts AC-DC Active Bridge Rectifiers

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Debuts AC-DC Active Bridge Rectifiers

The new family of devices eliminate most power losses in AC/DC power supplies and makes titanium level efficiencies possible


The Demand for Seamless Characterization, Simulation and Development of Power Semiconductors

The Demand for Seamless Characterization, Simulation and Development of Power Semiconductors

This article highlights publicly-funded project MessLeha addresses this issue by defining a machine-readable data sheet to support the setup of…


Magnachip Unveils LDO Linear Regulator Featuring Ultra-Fast Transient Response for UFS-Based Multi-Chip Packages

Magnachip Unveils LDO Linear Regulator Featuring Ultra-Fast Transient Response for UFS-Based Multi-Chip Packages

This linear regulator also ensures robust circuit protection, such as overcurrent protection, thermal shutdown and the power good signal, which…


EPC Expands eToF Laser Driver IC Family with Device Optimized for Augmented Reality

EPC Expands eToF Laser Driver IC Family with Device Optimized for Augmented Reality

This article highlights EPC introduction of a laser driver that integrates a 40 V, 10 A FET with a gate driver and low-voltage differential…


Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Debuts a 1200V SiC MOSFET for EVs

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Debuts a 1200V SiC MOSFET for EVs

The new AEC-Q101 qualified device sports a typical RDS(ON) of 33mΩ and a 15 volt recommended gate driving voltage


Utilizing GaN with High-Performance Gate Driving

Utilizing GaN with High-Performance Gate Driving

This article highlights MinDCet GaN power stages that requires implementing an optimized gate-driver for GaN transistors.


Bourns Announces 1210-Size Automotive Grade Common Mode Chip Inductors

Bourns Announces 1210-Size Automotive Grade Common Mode Chip Inductors

Model PAC18R series features a shaft sealing for an enhanced ingress protection level and a precise rotational feel.


GaN Systems and Silanna Semiconductor Release ACF Charger Reference Design

GaN Systems and Silanna Semiconductor Release ACF Charger Reference Design

The new design is for a highly efficient, 65 watt active clamp flyback charger targeted at USB-C power delivery (PD) applications