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Practical Limitations of IEC Partial Discharge Standards in Power Modules

Practical Limitations of IEC Partial Discharge Standards in Power Modules

IEC partial standards miss dv/dt, thermal, and micro-PD effects in power modules, limiting their value for inverter-driven reliability prediction.


Thermal Management for SiC Semis—Top Side Cooling as an Innovative Solution

Thermal Management for SiC Semis—Top Side Cooling as an Innovative Solution

The growing demand for powerful and compact power electronics places high demands on the thermal management of modern semiconductor technologies.…


Semiconductor Fabs Announce New Plans to Rebalance Capacity and Control

Semiconductor Fabs Announce New Plans to Rebalance Capacity and Control

Recent fab announcements highlight how manufacturers are translating long-term roadmaps into physical capacity.


News Feb 06, 2026 by Luke James
Magnachip Launches New IGBT Family for Solar and Energy Storage

Magnachip Launches New IGBT Family for Solar and Energy Storage

Magnachip’s 650 V and 1200 V discrete devices target inverter and ESS designs from residential through industrial power levels.


new products Feb 04, 2026 by Luke James
Wolfspeed Makes 300 mm Silicon Carbide Wafer Breakthrough

Wolfspeed Makes 300 mm Silicon Carbide Wafer Breakthrough

Single-crystal 12-inch SiC wafer production marks a significant manufacturing milestone with potential next-generation applications.


News Feb 03, 2026 by Jake Hertz
Our 2025 Top Trend: AI Assimilates

Our 2025 Top Trend: AI Assimilates

Do you remember when supercomputers were described by their processing power? That was so 2024. Today, we talk about the power for processing.…


News Dec 29, 2025 by Dale Wilson
XP Power Unveils Space-Saving 3U Digital 10 kW Power Supply

XP Power Unveils Space-Saving 3U Digital 10 kW Power Supply

The WBQ high-voltage platform aims at dense semiconductor and industrial systems with scalable digital control.


new products Dec 23, 2025 by Jake Hertz
The Future of Power Conversion in Home Appliances with SiC SLIMDIPs

The Future of Power Conversion in Home Appliances with SiC SLIMDIPs

Learn how two new Mitsubishi SLIMDIP IPMs address the growing need for high-efficiency power semiconductor devices in consumer applications.


Toshiba Adds Zener Diode Series for Better Circuit Reliability

Toshiba Adds Zener Diode Series for Better Circuit Reliability

The CMXBxxA Zener diode lineup also cuts leakage and simplifies upgrades for power line protection.


Onsemi Unveils Vertical GaN ICs for AI and Electrification

Onsemi Unveils Vertical GaN ICs for AI and Electrification

The vertical GaN (vGaN) power semiconductors claim to boost performance and efficiency in data centers, EVs, and renewables.


new products Nov 10, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Advanced Energy Pushes Rack-Level Power Efficiency Higher

Advanced Energy Pushes Rack-Level Power Efficiency Higher

The Evergreen Vento FCM33 delivers modular 33 kW shelves with over 95% efficiency for semiconductor and industrial DC power systems.


Briefs: Tech Leaders Strategize in Batteries, Power, and Fusion

Briefs: Tech Leaders Strategize in Batteries, Power, and Fusion

Toyota, Mitsubishi Electric, and Infineon have launched projects, while two government agencies—the State of California and the U.S. Department…


News Oct 23, 2025 by Karen Hanson
Reports of Silicon’s Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

Reports of Silicon’s Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

Learn how a new MOSFET architecture stretches the performance of silicon power devices using a patented approach.


Infineon Intros 75 mΩ 650 V MOSFETs for Industrial Use

Infineon Intros 75 mΩ 650 V MOSFETs for Industrial Use

The CoolSiC G2 MOSFET variants expand cooling options and compact form factors to medium-power SMPS designs.


new products Sep 10, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Next-Gen SiC MOSFET and Si RC-IGBT Tech Meets E-Mobility Needs

Next-Gen SiC MOSFET and Si RC-IGBT Tech Meets E-Mobility Needs

Learn how Mitsubishi’s in-house designed & developed efficient semiconductor bare-dies (SiC MOSFET & Si RC-IGBT) and compact…


Solar Energy Is Dropping in Price for Surprising Reasons

Solar Energy Is Dropping in Price for Surprising Reasons

An MIT-led study revealed the hidden contributors to plummeting solar costs, and many had nothing to do with solar at all.


tech insights Aug 22, 2025 by Luke James
Silicon Carbide Inverter Solutions Enable Functionally Safe Drivetrain Design

Silicon Carbide Inverter Solutions Enable Functionally Safe Drivetrain Design

Learn how SiC inverter solutions offer a modular, functionally safe platform with certified components, accelerating development and compliance…


PCB Embedding of Semiconductor Dies: Enabling Next-Gen Power Electronics

PCB Embedding of Semiconductor Dies: Enabling Next-Gen Power Electronics

The embedding of semiconductor dies, particularly GaN and SiC MOSFETs, into PCB structures provides multiple system-level benefits. Learn how this…


Biz Briefs: Tech Companies Partner Up, Change Leaders, and More

Biz Briefs: Tech Companies Partner Up, Change Leaders, and More

Joint projects, acquisitions, and new leadership dominated recent business strategies in power grids, electric vehicles, SiC, and semiconductors.


News Jul 28, 2025 by Karen Hanson
XP Power Rolls Out 1.3 kW Fully Digital AC-DC Power Supply

XP Power Rolls Out 1.3 kW Fully Digital AC-DC Power Supply

The FLXPro Series offers a digitally configurable AC-DC power supply with high power density and modular outputs.


new products Jul 15, 2025 by Jake Hertz