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Microchip Expands SiC Portfolio with 1700V Solutions

Microchip Expands SiC Portfolio with 1700V Solutions

Today’s energy-efficient electric charging systems powering commercial vehicle propulsion, as well as auxiliary power systems, solar inverters,…


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
What are Depletion-mode MOSFETs?

What are Depletion-mode MOSFETs?

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…


Finding the Peak Current of an Isolated Gate Driver

Finding the Peak Current of an Isolated Gate Driver

The peak current is one of the most important parameters in gate driver datasheets. Learn how to best find the peak current of a gate driver with…


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…


An introduction to CMOS Technology

An introduction to CMOS Technology

Learn about the basic principles of operation of CMOS circuits.


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.


Understanding the Differences Between the N-channel and P-channel Field-effect Transistors (FETs)

Understanding the Differences Between the N-channel and P-channel Field-effect Transistors (FETs)

Learn about the principles of and the operation of the field-effect transistor.


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.


Texas Instruments, ST, EPC, Microchip Bring New Radiation-Hardened Devices to Space

Texas Instruments, ST, EPC, Microchip Bring New Radiation-Hardened Devices to Space

Several companies have released new models of rad-hard technologies in the last several months.


Small Power IPMs for High Integration Demand

Small Power IPMs for High Integration Demand

Imec Demonstrates Backside Power Delivery Network for Enhanced System Performance

Imec Demonstrates Backside Power Delivery Network for Enhanced System Performance

Imec recently updated its progress in developing technologies for a backside power delivery network. Five VLSI 2021 papers discuss the impact of…


News Jun 29, 2021 by Darshil Patel
Nowi and Murata Partner on LoRa Energy Platforms

Nowi and Murata Partner on LoRa Energy Platforms

Electronic manufacturer Murata and semiconductor firm Nowi have partnered on the development of long-range (LoRa) energy-autonomous platforms.