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Understanding Thermal Management of Chip-Scale GaN Devices

Understanding Thermal Management of Chip-Scale GaN Devices

This article discusses the challenges that thermal management raises due to increased power density, especially with chip-scale-packaging (CSP).


ON Semiconductor launches World’s First Automotive Qualified SiPM  Array Product for LiDAR Applications

ON Semiconductor launches World’s First Automotive Qualified SiPM Array Product for LiDAR Applications

This article highlights ON Semiconductor ArrayRDM0112A20-QFN as the first automotive qualified SiPM product in the market.


GeneSiC Semiconductor’s 1200V G3R SiC MOSFETs Offer RDS(ON)s as Low as 20mΩ

GeneSiC Semiconductor’s 1200V G3R SiC MOSFETs Offer RDS(ON)s as Low as 20mΩ

The new series offers industry-leading efficiencies, switching speeds, power density all with low EMI emission.


Silicon Labs Incorporates New Technology into Wolfspeed’s Wolfpack Series

Silicon Labs Incorporates New Technology into Wolfspeed’s Wolfpack Series

Silicon Labs Boosts Wolfspeed’s Power Modules to accelerate fast-charging development for electric vehicles (EVs).


Eliminating EMC at the Source

Eliminating EMC at the Source

This article highlights Ing Buro Springett elimination of the source of the noise by replacing the mosfet with a source tabbed, Nexperia GAN063-650W.


3D Bond Wire Modelling and Electro-Magnetic Simulation Accelerates IGBT Module Development

3D Bond Wire Modelling and Electro-Magnetic Simulation Accelerates IGBT Module Development

This article introduces software MFis Wire and its advantages in significantly shortening time for creating complex 3D geometry models of bond wire…


Infineon’s iMOTION™ SmartDriver Family Offers integration and flexibility

Infineon’s iMOTION™ SmartDriver Family Offers integration and flexibility

The integrated gate driver is based on the company’s unique silicon-on-insulator (SOI) technology.


Vishay Intertechnology Unveils Ten New Silicon Carbide Schottky Diodes

Vishay Intertechnology Unveils Ten New Silicon Carbide Schottky Diodes

The new Merged Pin Schottky 4 to 40 amp, 650 volt devices offer increased efficiency for high frequency applications


Graphene Flagship Develops Method for Graphene Integration into Silicon Wafers

Graphene Flagship Develops Method for Graphene Integration into Silicon Wafers

The Graphene Flagship’s industry and academic partners combined their knowledge and expertise to integrate high-quality graphene into silicon…


News Feb 26, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Navitas Semiconductor Debuts 650V GaN Power IC With a 70mΩ RDS(ON)

Navitas Semiconductor Debuts 650V GaN Power IC With a 70mΩ RDS(ON)

Navitas describes the new device as the first to integrate logic, drive, protection and power all in GaN and within a single unit.


1200V Discrete SiC MOSFETs Compared to High-Speed 3 IGBTs for Servo-Drive Systems

1200V Discrete SiC MOSFETs Compared to High-Speed 3 IGBTs for Servo-Drive Systems

This article highlights Infineon Technologies AG CoolSiC™ MOSFET performance that are for servo-drive systems, which are typically characterized…


Embedded World 2021 to Showcase Technology from Power Giants Virtually

Embedded World 2021 to Showcase Technology from Power Giants Virtually

The annual Embedded World exhibition and conference is continuing this year with a five-day, digital-only program, from March 1–5.


News Feb 23, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
Efficient Power Conversion Debuts Laser Driver IC Family

Efficient Power Conversion Debuts Laser Driver IC Family

The new eGaN FET units are aimed at time-of-flight (ToF) lidar applications.


Ricoh Electronics Devices Launches a 4-Channel, High-Voltage Window Voltage Detector

Ricoh Electronics Devices Launches a 4-Channel, High-Voltage Window Voltage Detector

For higher security, the R3500 series has a fault-diagnostic function that checks if the IC itself can operate properly, as the new product is…


Layout Considerations for GaN Transistor Circuits

Layout Considerations for GaN Transistor Circuits

This article is the first in a series of articles discussing three topics that can help power systems designers achieve the most out of their…


Fraunhofer ISE Creates Compact Inverters for Direct Connection to Medium-Voltage Grids

Fraunhofer ISE Creates Compact Inverters for Direct Connection to Medium-Voltage Grids

The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) has developed a highly compact inverter for direct feeding into the medium-voltage grid.


Vishay Introduces a Line of Chip Capacitors With Lead-Bearing Finish Terminations

Vishay Introduces a Line of Chip Capacitors With Lead-Bearing Finish Terminations

The new surface-mounted multilayer ceramic chip capacitors are aimed at ameliorating the harmful effects of “tin whiskers”


Enabling Higher Efficiency Power Designs with 750V Gen 4 SiC FETs

Enabling Higher Efficiency Power Designs with 750V Gen 4 SiC FETs

This article highlights eviewed the parameters of the new G4 UJ4C 750V SiC FETs from UnitedSiC compared to SiC MOSFETs and Superjunction FETs in…


Alpha And Omega Semiconductor Unveils USB-C Power Delivery Source Protection Switch

Alpha And Omega Semiconductor Unveils USB-C Power Delivery Source Protection Switch

The tiny new smart protection switch operates over a 3.4 to 23-volt range and features a 36mΩ ON-Resistance


Renesas Agrees to Buy Power Management Company Dialog Semiconductor

Renesas Agrees to Buy Power Management Company Dialog Semiconductor

Japanese semiconductor giant Renesas is acquiring U.K.-based integrated circuit provider Dialog Semiconductor for nearly $6 billion.


News Feb 10, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell