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Can Diamond Diodes Power High-Voltage Devices?

Can Diamond Diodes Power High-Voltage Devices?

An Illinois research team claims it has developed a diamond-based electronic device well-suited for high-power electronics.


tech insights Dec 10, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Estimating Virtual Semiconductor Diode Temperature Using Dynamic Thermal Impedance Curves

Estimating Virtual Semiconductor Diode Temperature Using Dynamic Thermal Impedance Curves

In applications like switched-mode power supplies, semiconductor devices often run in pulsed mode, not continuous waves. These devices might never…


MOSFET Innovations for Increasing the Power Density of Auto Electronics

MOSFET Innovations for Increasing the Power Density of Auto Electronics

Vehicle electrification reduces carbon footprints compared to traditional cars, but the increased electronics require more electrical power to…


Advancing EVs With Chip Embedding and Driver Tech

Advancing EVs With Chip Embedding and Driver Tech

This article features the electrical results obtained by a half-bridge board, which synergistically combines three technologies–Infineon’s…


Power Products Deliver Innovation for Electric Vehicles

Power Products Deliver Innovation for Electric Vehicles

New power semiconductor, AC energy meter, and battery products target the growing EV market.   


new products Sep 23, 2023 by Mike Falter
NEC 2023 Basics: Sizing Equipment Grounding Conductors

NEC 2023 Basics: Sizing Equipment Grounding Conductors

Learn how to size equipment grounding conductors.


NEC 2023 Basics: Identifying Wire-Type Equipment Grounding Conductors

NEC 2023 Basics: Identifying Wire-Type Equipment Grounding Conductors

This article will help you identify wire-type equipment grounding conductors.


New Power Components for Automotive Applications Hit the Market

New Power Components for Automotive Applications Hit the Market

This article will examine recent news in the automotive component industry to see how companies are addressing the need for automotive-qualified…


new products Jul 23, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Partnering for the Safe Supply of Industrial Power Modules

Partnering for the Safe Supply of Industrial Power Modules

"Multiple sourcing” is desirable when designing a power converter. Semikron Danfoss and ROHM Semiconductor have added a fully compatible…


Powering a Green Future: Insights from Infineon’s Peter Wawer

Powering a Green Future: Insights from Infineon’s Peter Wawer

Dr. Peter Wawer brings insights from a distinguished career that has touched three unique major semiconductor technologies: silicon photovoltaics,…


Nexperia Adds Interactive Datasheets for MOSFET Selection

Nexperia Adds Interactive Datasheets for MOSFET Selection

Nexperia updates its MOSFET offerings with new datasheets allowing engineers to see devices respond to different voltages, temperatures, and other…


PCIM Europe 2023 Announces Young Talent Awards

PCIM Europe 2023 Announces Young Talent Awards

Three Best Paper Awards, a Young Researcher Award, and a Young Engineer Award are presented at Europe’s premier power electronic conference.


News May 12, 2023 by Kevin Clemens
Comparing Thermal Performance of Die-Attach Materials

Comparing Thermal Performance of Die-Attach Materials

Silver sintering and transient liquid phase soldering are replacement technologies for bonding using high reliability solder alloys. This article…


Driving and Protecting SiC MOSFETs: Specs and Standards

Driving and Protecting SiC MOSFETs: Specs and Standards

Although SiC MOSFETs offer many benefits, it took more than ten years for suppliers to consolidate and align specifications and standards. Today,…


Skyworks, Wolfspeed Team Up on Gate Driver Board Design

Skyworks, Wolfspeed Team Up on Gate Driver Board Design

Skyworks recently released an isolated gate driver board reference design that works with Wolfspeed’s 1700-volt SiC FETs. Offering better power…


Analog Devices Releases Regulators for Noise-sensitive Applications

Analog Devices Releases Regulators for Noise-sensitive Applications

Semiconductor giant Analog Devices recently released an ultra-low noise dual output μModule regulator for high-speed data converters, RF devices,…


Qnovo Lands Battery Management System Integration With NXP

Qnovo Lands Battery Management System Integration With NXP

NXP Semiconductor will add Qnovo’s optimization software to its battery management system and onboard charging hardware. 


News Mar 25, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Empower Semiconductor Starts IVR Production

Empower Semiconductor Starts IVR Production

Empower Semiconductor recently launched volume production on its latest generation of Integrated Voltage Regulators for data centers and other…


A Novel Half-bridge GaN Device for Enhanced System Performance

A Novel Half-bridge GaN Device for Enhanced System Performance

Gallium Nitride power switches continue to make inroads in diverse power conversion applications. One of the facilitators for this growth has been…


1200V Discrete SiC MOSFETs with Enhanced Interconnection Enable Energy-efficient Welding Machines

1200V Discrete SiC MOSFETs with Enhanced Interconnection Enable Energy-efficient Welding Machines

In recent years, the demand for more energy-efficient products for better natural resource sustainability has led to mandatory efficiency…