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STMicroelectronics Introduces New 45W and 150W MasterGaN Devices for High-Efficiency Power Conversion

STMicroelectronics Introduces New 45W and 150W MasterGaN Devices for High-Efficiency Power Conversion

ST’s MasterGaN concept simplifies migrating from ordinary silicon MOSFETs to GaN wide-bandgap power technology.


GaN Systems Debuts Two Low-cost E-Mode GaN Power Transistors

GaN Systems Debuts Two Low-cost E-Mode GaN Power Transistors

The new devices allow designers to reap the benefits of Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology at a reduced cost per watt.


ON Semiconductor Rebrands and Sets Sights on New Sustainability Efforts

ON Semiconductor Rebrands and Sets Sights on New Sustainability Efforts

Changing its name to onsemi, Arizona-based power giant ON Semiconductor announced plans to expand its reach in the industrial and automotive…


News Aug 17, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
GaN Systems and onsemi Debut a Totem Pole PFC Evaluation Board

GaN Systems and onsemi Debut a Totem Pole PFC Evaluation Board

The new evaluation board employs onsemi's NCP1680 controller and GaN Systems’ GS66508B 650V Enhancement Mode GaN Transistor.


Foxconn Purchases Fab to Produce Silicon Carbide Wafer Chips

Foxconn Purchases Fab to Produce Silicon Carbide Wafer Chips

Hon Hai Technology Group, also known as Foxconn, has signed a six-inch wafer fab transaction with non-volatile memory (NVM) manufacturer Macronix.


Littelfuse Introduces a Series of 1700V SiC Schottky Barrier Diodes

Littelfuse Introduces a Series of 1700V SiC Schottky Barrier Diodes

The new silicon carbide (SiC) diodes feature higher speed and greater efficiency than last generation silicon diodes.


STMicroelectronics Begins Producing 200mm Silicon Carbide Wafers

STMicroelectronics Begins Producing 200mm Silicon Carbide Wafers

The effort marks ST’s commitment to the high power, high voltage requirements of the automotive and industrial markets.


GaN Systems and onsemi Partner on Bridgeless Totem Pole PFC Evaluation Board

GaN Systems and onsemi Partner on Bridgeless Totem Pole PFC Evaluation Board

Companies Introduce World’s First Bridgeless Totem Pole PFC Evaluation Board.


Rad Hard Gallium Nitride (GaN) Power Devices from EPC Space Selected by Astranis for Geostationary Satellites

Rad Hard Gallium Nitride (GaN) Power Devices from EPC Space Selected by Astranis for Geostationary Satellites

EPC Space is providing Rad Hard GaN power devices to Astranis for use in the latest build of new small geostationary communications satellites.


UnitedSiC Launches FET-Jet Calculator v2

UnitedSiC Launches FET-Jet Calculator v2

Enhancements to the online power design tool make identifying optimal SiC FET design solutions even easier.


Silanna Semiconductor Debuts an ACF Controller Supporting Power Adapters up to 100W

Silanna Semiconductor Debuts an ACF Controller Supporting Power Adapters up to 100W

The new active clamp flyback (ACF) controller operates over input ranges of 90 to 165VAC and enables efficiencies of up to 95%


GaN Systems and FTEX Team Up to Deliver EV Motor Drives

GaN Systems and FTEX Team Up to Deliver EV Motor Drives

GaN Systems is teaming up with precision motor control startup FTEX to deliver GaN-based motor drives for e-scooters, e-bikes, and e-mopeds.


News Aug 08, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
Silicon capacitor supports new power distribution networks performance requirements

Silicon capacitor supports new power distribution networks performance requirements

Murata high-density silicon capacitors are developed with a semiconductor MOS process and are using the third dimension to substantially increase…


Orchard Audio Launches a 500W Stereo GaN Streaming Hi-Fi Audio Amplifier

Orchard Audio Launches a 500W Stereo GaN Streaming Hi-Fi Audio Amplifier

The Starkrimson Streamer Ultra represents a new kind of high-end audio system that offers commanding performance in a discreet package. It can…


What are Enhancement-mode MOSFETs?

What are Enhancement-mode MOSFETs?

Learn about the principles of operation of p-channel and n-channel enhancement-mode MOSFETs.


Intelligent Power Amplifier Module Based on GaN FETs

Intelligent Power Amplifier Module Based on GaN FETs

Due to their outstanding characteristics, GaN FETs play an increasingly important role in miniaturization of the switching converters with very…


ROHM Debuts Three IGBTs with Built-In SiC Schottky Barrier Diodes (SBD)

ROHM Debuts Three IGBTs with Built-In SiC Schottky Barrier Diodes (SBD)

The new devices utilize ROHM’s Schottky SBDs as a freewheeling diode to effect minimal switching power losses


EPC Space Announces Cost Effective New 60V Rad Hard GaN Power Device for Demanding Space Applications

EPC Space Announces Cost Effective New 60V Rad Hard GaN Power Device for Demanding Space Applications

EPC Space introduces a new 60 V radiation-hardened (rad-hard) gallium nitride (GaN) transistor for power conversion solutions in critical…


ITEC Becomes an Independent Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturer

ITEC Becomes an Independent Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturer

Nexperia has announced that its semiconductor equipment manufacturing division ITEC is launching as a separate independent entity.


Extremely Compact Single-chip PMIC Solution From Nordice Semiconductor at Rutronik

Extremely Compact Single-chip PMIC Solution From Nordice Semiconductor at Rutronik

The unit features thermal battery protection and automatic selection of three charging modes: automatic trickle charge, constant current, and…