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Renesas Unveils 60W Wireless Power Receiver IC

Renesas Unveils 60W Wireless Power Receiver IC

The new device enables the fastest wireless charging for smartphones, notebooks and laptops.


GaN Systems Releases Two 650V Evaluation Cards

GaN Systems Releases Two 650V Evaluation Cards

The GS-EVB-HB-66508B-RN and the GS-EVB-HB-66516T-RN are half bridge daughter cards that can handle 3kW and 6kW, respectively


On-Chip Electrostatic Discharge Protection for ICs

On-Chip Electrostatic Discharge Protection for ICs

Learn about the electrostatic discharge (ESD) events, component ESD qualification tests, and the ESD protection strategies commonly employed in ICs.


Interpreting and Validating Dynamic Characteristics for Wide Bandgap Power Device Data Sheets

Interpreting and Validating Dynamic Characteristics for Wide Bandgap Power Device Data Sheets

This article discusses practical considerations for the measurement and extraction of dynamic power semiconductor parameters.


MinDCet and GaN Systems Partner on GaN-Based Evaluation Kit

MinDCet and GaN Systems Partner on GaN-Based Evaluation Kit

MinDCet has implemented GaN Systems’ enhancement-mode, (e-mode) gallium-nitride (GaN) high-electron-mobility transistors (HEMTs) into…


The Global Semiconductor Alliance Grants Vicor with Award

The Global Semiconductor Alliance Grants Vicor with Award

From a list of three nominees, the Global Semiconductor Alliance announced Vicor as the 2020 GSA Award for Analyst Favorite Semiconductor Company.


News Jan 26, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
BrightLoop Converters Utilizes EPC’s eGaN Technology to Improve Performance for eMotorsport Vehicles

BrightLoop Converters Utilizes EPC’s eGaN Technology to Improve Performance for eMotorsport Vehicles

By implementing Efficient Power Conversion’s (EPC) Gallium-Nitride (GaN) transistors, BrightLoop Converters’ DC-DC Buck Converter looks to…


Chip-Embedded Technology Enables High Current Density Power

Chip-Embedded Technology Enables High Current Density Power

This article highlights TDK 3D design techniques that can help reduce parasitic losses, and improve thermal performance while also reducing the PCB…


 Navitas and Dell Partner on New GaN-Based Charging Technology

Navitas and Dell Partner on New GaN-Based Charging Technology

Power electronics manufacturer Navitas Semiconductor and Dell Technologies have partnered on the development of new gallium nitride (GaN)…


How to Achieve Fast Switching with a High-Voltage Isolated Driver IC

How to Achieve Fast Switching with a High-Voltage Isolated Driver IC

In high switching frequency applications, the high commutation slopes of the power switches require immunity against high levels of common mode…


Navitas Semiconductor Given Design Innovation Award for Power ICs

Navitas Semiconductor Given Design Innovation Award for Power ICs

Navitas Semiconductor’s power integrated circuits (ICs) were awarded for its design innovation at the annual Shenzhen International Semiconductor…


Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Launches MOSFET Devices for Hot Swap Applications

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Launches MOSFET Devices for Hot Swap Applications

The 150V devices, featuring high safe operating areas and low RDS(ON)s, are aimed at challenging telecomm hot swap tasks


STMicroelectronics Extends MasterGaN Family with Device Optimized for Asymmetrical Topologies

STMicroelectronics Extends MasterGaN Family with Device Optimized for Asymmetrical Topologies

This article highlights STMicroelectronics’ MasterGaN® platform, in which MasterGaN2 is the first in the new family to contain two asymmetric…


Transphorm Lands $4M Investment Deal with Yaskawa Electric

Transphorm Lands $4M Investment Deal with Yaskawa Electric

Japanese power electronics firm Yaskawa Electric Corporation will invest $4 million in California-based GaN-based power conversion product provider…


News Jan 11, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
TT Electronics Unveils a Line of Metal Foil Chip Resistors for Current Sensing

TT Electronics Unveils a Line of Metal Foil Chip Resistors for Current Sensing

The new surface mounted metal foil chip resistors (MFC) exploit metal foil on ceramic technology for enhanced performance


Philips Integrates GaN Systems’ Technology To Design A Multi-Port 65W GaN Fast Charger

Philips Integrates GaN Systems’ Technology To Design A Multi-Port 65W GaN Fast Charger

Philips and GaN Systems have created a new fast-charging, gallium nitride (GaN), power charger that is able to withstand 650V operating voltage…


Renesas Introduces 60W Wireless Power Receiver IC

Renesas Introduces 60W Wireless Power Receiver IC

Allegro Introduces New ACS37800 IC

Allegro Introduces New ACS37800 IC

Allegro MicroSystems announced the launch of the ACS37800, a Hall-effect power monitoring IC for single-phase AC and DC solutions in a small PCB…


IC Reduces Volume of AC-DC Converters by up to 40%

IC Reduces Volume of AC-DC Converters by up to 40%

The MinE-CAP device reduces the input bulk capacitor size, reduces in-rush current by up to 95%, and eliminates NTC thermistors and associated…


STMicro and Advantest Work to Improve Semiconductor Testing

STMicro and Advantest Work to Improve Semiconductor Testing

STMicro and Advantest create an advanced test cell to help improve efficiency of semiconductor testing and overall operations.


News Dec 24, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida