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Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Announces 600V MOSFETs in SMD-type TOLL Packages

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Announces 600V MOSFETs in SMD-type TOLL Packages

The new Super Junction MOSFETS, feature a 115 mm2 footprint, fully 23% smaller than that of D2PAK devices


Toshiba Launches Motor Driver IC

Toshiba Launches Motor Driver IC

The Dual-Channel H-bridge device with PWM control will drive a single stepper motor or two brushed DC motors


Microchip and EPC Launch Demonstration Boards For 250W, 48V DC-DC Conversion

Microchip and EPC Launch Demonstration Boards For 250W, 48V DC-DC Conversion

The partnership between Microchip and Efficient Power Conversion (EPC) has yielded two 250W, 48V DC-DC solutions for ultra-thin laptops, displays,…


Silanna Semiconductor Launches a Line of Tiny Buck Regulators for USB Applications

Silanna Semiconductor Launches a Line of Tiny Buck Regulators for USB Applications

The 65 watt DC/DC converters can switch at 2MHz, operate with a DC input ranging up to 24 volts, and are offered in 3mm X 3mm QFN packages


Menlo Micro Announces the Release to Production of its MM5130

Menlo Micro Announces the Release to Production of its MM5130

The MM5130, with 4 channels, 25W power handling and DC-26GHz operation in a miniaturized surface-mount package, brings major improvements to…


Quad-Output SIMO Power Management IC by Maxim Integrated Achieves High Power Density

Quad-Output SIMO Power Management IC by Maxim Integrated Achieves High Power Density

This article highlights Maxim Integrated MAX77655 single-inductor multiple output (SIMO) power management IC (PMIC) that provides the…


STMicro Wireless 50W Qi Charging IC

STMicro Wireless 50W Qi Charging IC

The new chip enables wireless charging to take place almost as quickly as charging via cable


Texas Instruments Introduces GaN FET Drivers for Automotive Applications

Texas Instruments Introduces GaN FET Drivers for Automotive Applications

Texas Instruments expands high-voltage power management portfolio of units complete with internal protections, active power management, and…


Power Integrations’ New IC Allows for Smaller Sized AC-DC Converter Capacitors

Power Integrations’ New IC Allows for Smaller Sized AC-DC Converter Capacitors

The new MinE-Cap IC enables engineers to employ physically smaller filter capacitors without increasing output ripple or decreasing operating…


Dynamic Characterization of GaN Power Semiconductor Devices

Dynamic Characterization of GaN Power Semiconductor Devices

This article highlights Keysight Technologies that overcome the challenges associated with GaN FET dynamic characterization.


RECOM Power Modules Feature High Levels of Integration

RECOM Power Modules Feature High Levels of Integration

The modules are fully protected against short-circuit, over-current, over-temperature and input under-voltage and are equipped with enable, power…


GaN Systems Details the Reliability of Gallium Nitride Transistors

GaN Systems Details the Reliability of Gallium Nitride Transistors

GaN Systems’ New study illustrates how Gallium Nitride (GaN) stacks up against classical MOSFETs in real-world situations.


News Oct 28, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
Tektronix Launches 1100V Parametric Testing System For Wide Bandgap Technologies in Automotive Applications

Tektronix Launches 1100V Parametric Testing System For Wide Bandgap Technologies in Automotive Applications

Tektronix’s new testing platform targets gallium nitride (GaN) and silicon carbide (SiC) based devices to design for fast switching, wide…


STMicroelectronics Acquires French Fabless Semiconductor Company SOMOS

STMicroelectronics Acquires French Fabless Semiconductor Company SOMOS

Power electronics company STMicroelectronics is acquiring France-based SOMOS Semiconductor, a power amplifier and RF specialist.


News Oct 27, 2020 by Shannon Cuthrell
GaN Systems Introduces Next-Gen Automotive-Qualified Transistors

GaN Systems Introduces Next-Gen Automotive-Qualified Transistors

GaN Systems' GS-065-060-5-T-A is designed to meet automotive reliability standards including AEC-Q101 qualifications.


Power Conversion with GaN-on-Si Integrated Circuits

Power Conversion with GaN-on-Si Integrated Circuits

This article details how the ascent of GaN is redefining power conversion.


GaN Systems Extends Market Leadership with Next Generation Automotive-Qualified Transistors

GaN Systems Extends Market Leadership with Next Generation Automotive-Qualified Transistors

This article highlights GaN Systems GS-065-060-5-T-A that is designed to meet automotive reliability standards including AEC-Q101 qualification and…


Analyzing the Advantages of 100V GaN in 48V Applications

Analyzing the Advantages of 100V GaN in 48V Applications

This article describes an ultra-low parasitics Eon/Eoff measurement platform and the advantages of 100V GaN in 48V applications.


STMicroelectronics Unveils Half-Bridge Driver Packaged With Two Power GaN HEMTs

STMicroelectronics Unveils Half-Bridge Driver Packaged With Two Power GaN HEMTs

The MasterGaN combination will simplify designing chargers and power adapters for applications of up to 400W


Testing Gallium Nitride Devices Under Extreme Voltage and Current Stress

Testing Gallium Nitride Devices Under Extreme Voltage and Current Stress

This article focuses on the stressor of current. Parts were tested to failure under two specific conditions that demonstrate the exceptional…