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Optimizing the Frequency Properties of Silicon IGBTs

Optimizing the Frequency Properties of Silicon IGBTs

This article proposes a method to obtain optimal properties of silicon fast IGBT chips designed for joint operation with SiC SBD in hybrid modules.…


Stackpole Enhances High Voltage Chip Resistor Tolerances and TCR Values

Stackpole Enhances High Voltage Chip Resistor Tolerances and TCR Values

HVCB High Voltage Precision Chip Resistors Offer 0.1% Tolerance and 25 ppm TCR.


GaN Systems and EPowerlabs Collaborate to Deliver High-Density DC/DC Power Converter

GaN Systems and EPowerlabs Collaborate to Deliver High-Density DC/DC Power Converter

GaN Systems announces its entry into a collaboration with EPowerlabs to deliver up a new converter, DDC48-1K, for use in mobility applications.


News Oct 11, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Keysight Partners with University for Wide Bandgap Semiconductor Testing

Keysight Partners with University for Wide Bandgap Semiconductor Testing

Their goals are to improve efficiencies in the design and testing validation of GaN and SiC semiconductors.


Alpha and Omega Semiconductor (AOS) Debuts a New Series of Coil Drivers

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor (AOS) Debuts a New Series of Coil Drivers

The first series member is a highly integrated half-bridge device aimed at wireless charging applications.


Mercedes-Benz Joins Partnership to Build EV Battery Giant

Mercedes-Benz Joins Partnership to Build EV Battery Giant

Mercedes-Benz has joined as a shareholder of Automotive Cells Company (ACC), a new joint venture from Stellantis and TotalEnergies.


News Oct 09, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
Texas Instruments’ Bias Supply Module is Aimed at EV Applications

Texas Instruments’ Bias Supply Module is Aimed at EV Applications

The isolated, 1.5W DC/DC device employs a tiny internal planar transformer to cut power solution sizes in half for EVS and HEVs.


Microchip Debuts 1200V, Dual-Channel SiC MOSFET Gate Driver

Microchip Debuts 1200V, Dual-Channel SiC MOSFET Gate Driver

The new unit features multiple levels of control, affording a high level of protection for SiC MOSFETs and the systems they power.


Embedding Microbatteries On-chip for Greater Miniaturization

Embedding Microbatteries On-chip for Greater Miniaturization

Researchers develop microbatteries that are as thick as three sheets of paper, and can be embedded into sensor circuitry.


News Oct 05, 2021 by Darshil Patel
Utilizing GaN Inverters for Battery-Powered Motor Drive Applications

Utilizing GaN Inverters for Battery-Powered Motor Drive Applications

GaN transistors and ICs increase power density in motor drive applications. An optimal lay-out approach allows obtaining ring-free output switching…


Solitron Devices Announces 1200V Silicon Carbide Half Bridge Power Module

Solitron Devices Announces 1200V Silicon Carbide Half Bridge Power Module

The SD11900 series maximizes power density while minimizing loop inductance with a pin configuration to allow simple power bussing.


X-FAB Becomes World’s First Foundry to Offer High-Volume Micro-Transfer Printing

X-FAB Becomes World’s First Foundry to Offer High-Volume Micro-Transfer Printing

X-FAB Semiconductor Foundries announces completion of a licensing agreement with X-Celeprint and becomes world’s first foundry to offer…


News Oct 02, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Efficient Power Conversion (EPC) Debuts a 1.6 mΩ, 40 V eGaN FET

Efficient Power Conversion (EPC) Debuts a 1.6 mΩ, 40 V eGaN FET

The new enhancement mode power transistor features a maximum ID of 80 amps with a die size of only 3.25 x 3.25mm.


Bulk Capacitor Optimization for Offline Power Supplies Using GaN ICs

Bulk Capacitor Optimization for Offline Power Supplies Using GaN ICs

The adoption of USBPD 3.0 and Type-C connectors is expected to standardize power adaptors across previously segmented electronic markets. Gone are…


Infineon Introduces a Reference Design for a 22kW Motor Driver

Infineon Introduces a Reference Design for a 22kW Motor Driver

The new design is fully customizable and will reduce time to market for a variety of high-power applications.


Central Semiconductor Releases New CAK3 & CAK6 Series 5G Transient Voltage Suppressors

Central Semiconductor Releases New CAK3 & CAK6 Series 5G Transient Voltage Suppressors

Central Semiconductor Corp., introduces its CAK3-012C & CAK6-042C series of 5G bi-directional transient voltage suppressors (TVS).


LeydenJar Receives Financial Boost to Scale Up Silicon Anode Battery Technology

LeydenJar Receives Financial Boost to Scale Up Silicon Anode Battery Technology

LeydenJar Technologies raises €22 million to scale-up production of fast charging silicon anode super batteries.


News Sep 25, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
3kW AC/DC PSU from GaN Systems Shatters Size and Cost Barriers for Power Supply Applications

3kW AC/DC PSU from GaN Systems Shatters Size and Cost Barriers for Power Supply Applications

PSU exceeds 80+ Titanium efficiency requirements and presents the highest power density solution at a lower cost than traditional silicon solutions.


Factorial Energy Targets EVs with 40 Amp-hour Solid-State Battery

Factorial Energy Targets EVs with 40 Amp-hour Solid-State Battery

Rechargeable, sustainable, and energy-efficient, the solid-state battery (SSB) can potentially put an end to lithium-ion batteries and redefine…


Measuring Conduction Voltage of Semiconductors in Operation for Real Time Temperature Evaluation

Measuring Conduction Voltage of Semiconductors in Operation for Real Time Temperature Evaluation

Junction temperature is directly related to system reliability. With TO packaged transistors, it was possible to add a thermocouple to the case and…