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Designing Onboard Chargers for High Performance and Power Density

New MOSFET Design Boosts Boosts Application Efficiency

MOSFET devices should improve figures of merit. A new cell design exploring a three-dimensional charge compensation fits the bill.

GaN Chip Saves Space, Costs in Battery Management Systems

Innoscience is expanding its family of VGaN products with a device rated to 100 V capable of significantly reducing the solution size for 48 V and…

SemiQ Introduces High-Frequency, High-Power SiC MOSFET Modules

The five parts are 1,200-V, full-bridge quad MOSFETs with current ratings from 27–102 A and RDS(on) values ranging from 20 to 80 mΩ.

Infineon Partners With Honda for EV Solutions

Infineon has entered into a strategic collaboration with Honda to develop semiconductor solutions for cars. The company has also secured a key…

Coreless Transformers Improve Solid-State Isolator Response

Infineon’s family of solid-state isolators features a coreless transformer capable of delivering faster and more reliable switching and…

TI Launches Compact Power Devices Ahead of APEC 2024

The company is demonstrating the new GaN power stages and DC-DC modules at APEC.

Adapting MOSFET Gate Drivers for Use With GaN FETs

This article explores the differences between GaN FETs and silicon MOSFETs, provides recommendations for using generic gate drivers with GaN FETs,…

Pushing GaN FET Performance With Copper Clip Packaging

Toshiba Adds Two Efficient P-Channel MOSFETs to Lineup

The XPH8R316MC and XPH13016MC power MOSFETs exhibit improved on-state resistance compared to previous generations.

Double-Sided MOSFET Cooling Package Offers Improved Reliability

AOS’ DFN 5x6 double-sided cooling package promises to overcome the challenge of cooling power MOSFETs in power electronics.

Reference Designs Explore Flyback Switchers for Industrial Use

Reference designs from Power Integrations explore the capabilities of the LinkSwitch-XT2SR family of switching supply controllers in smart meters…

Newly Acquired Transphorm Releases Two GaN-on-SiC Offerings

The FETs use Transphorm’s GaN-on-Silicon substrate technology.

Next-Gen GaN FETs for Intermediate 48V to 12V Conversion

Intel, Renesas Make Strategic Moves in Power Semiconductors

Two major companies make acquisitions impacting wide bandgap semiconductors and software-defined vehicle technology for electric vehicles.

Onsemi Designs DC SiC Power Modules to Fast Track EV Charging

One critical barrier to EV adoption is their notoriously long charge times. Onsemi aims to address one piece of the puzzle with new…

Super Junction N-Channel MOSFETs for High-Voltage, Fast-Switching

Central Semiconductor’s 650 V Super Junction N-Channel MOSFETs are designed to deliver power conversion efficiency in high-voltage,…

Vishay Optical Driver for EVs Features Fast On, Off Responses

The VOMDA1271 optocoupler from Vishay is AEC-Q102 qualified and features an integrated fast turn-off circuit for isolated FET driving applications…