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Conduction Properties of N-Type and P-Type Semiconductors

Conduction Properties of N-Type and P-Type Semiconductors

The presence and properties of electrons and holes are fundamental to understand how semiconductor devices operate


Samsung Chooses Infineon MOSFETs for its Newest Refrigerators

Samsung Chooses Infineon MOSFETs for its Newest Refrigerators

Samsung forgoes IPMs for the highest possible price, performance levels that only discrete components can offer.


Proton-Electrotex Launches B0 Diode and Thyristor Modules

Proton-Electrotex Launches B0 Diode and Thyristor Modules

This article highlights Proton-Electrotex the launch of serially produced single-component diode and thyristor modules B0.


ROHM’s 150V GaN HEMTs Sport a Rated Gate-Source Voltage of 8 Volts

ROHM’s 150V GaN HEMTs Sport a Rated Gate-Source Voltage of 8 Volts

With competing devices spec’d at 6 volts, ROHM’s devices will offer the designer a critical 2-volt edge.


Infineon Launches New OptiMOS Packages in TOLx Family

Infineon Launches New OptiMOS Packages in TOLx Family

This article highlights Infineon OptiMOS™ power MOSFET packages in the TOLx family, which are theTOLG (TO-Leaded with Gullwing leads)…


Reliable Under All Conditions: MORNSUN’s AC-DC 305RAC Family

Reliable Under All Conditions: MORNSUN’s AC-DC 305RAC Family

The MORNSUN "305RAC (Reliable under All Conditions)" series can be understood that the input voltage range is 85-305VAC.


The Silicon Integration Initiative Looks to Standardize a SiC SPICE Model

The Silicon Integration Initiative Looks to Standardize a SiC SPICE Model

The Si2 Compact Model Coalition (CMC) has announced it will fund and help institute the standardization of a SPICE model for silicon carbide MOSFETs.


News Jun 04, 2021 by Darshil Patel
GeneSiC’s G3R 750V SiC MOSFETs for Solar Inverters and EV Onboard Chargers

GeneSiC’s G3R 750V SiC MOSFETs for Solar Inverters and EV Onboard Chargers

This article highlights GeneSiC Semiconductor 750V G3R™SiC MOSFETs that deliver unprecedented levels of performance, robustness and quality that…


Testing Cascode Gallium Nitride FETs

Testing Cascode Gallium Nitride FETs

One popular GaN device type is the Cascode GaN FET, which provides even more difficult challenges with its oscillation-prone device behavior. In…


Fraunhofer Project Explores Applications for Longer Electric Vehicle Range

Fraunhofer Project Explores Applications for Longer Electric Vehicle Range

The Fraunhofer Institute for Reliability and Microintegration (Fraunhofer IZM) in Berlin has announced a new project aimed at increasing the range…


Infineon Releases a SiC Six-Pack Power Module for EV Traction Inverters

Infineon Releases a SiC Six-Pack Power Module for EV Traction Inverters

The HybridPACK Drive CoolSiC is a full-bridge module with a 1200-volt blocking voltage aimed at EV traction inverters


Fabricating Different Types of Photovoltaic Cells

Fabricating Different Types of Photovoltaic Cells

The manufacture of crystalline silicon modules involves fabricating silicon wafers, transforming the wafers into cells, and assembling cells into…


Semiconductor Giants Unite to Lobby for Domestic Manufacturing Funding

Semiconductor Giants Unite to Lobby for Domestic Manufacturing Funding

Leading semiconductor manufacturers and tech giants are pressuring lawmakers to spend $50 billion on the CHIPS for America Act.


News Jun 01, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
How Silicon Carbide can Improve Switched Power Converter Designs

How Silicon Carbide can Improve Switched Power Converter Designs

When it comes to designing power converters, wide bandgap (WBG) technologies such as silicon carbide (SiC) are now a realistic option during…


Silicon Labs Expands Isolated Gate Driver Product Family with Si828x Version 2

Silicon Labs Expands Isolated Gate Driver Product Family with Si828x Version 2

The Si828x features fast switching speeds, low switching loss, and strong thermal performance.


GaN Systems Expands Automotive Product Line

GaN Systems Expands Automotive Product Line

The new transistor was developed for demanding high-power electric vehicle applications such as onboard chargers, traction inverters, and DC-DC…


Linköping University Researchers Showcases Method to Make Renewable Energy from Water

Linköping University Researchers Showcases Method to Make Renewable Energy from Water

A team of researchers from Linköping University (LiU) in Sweden has developed a new material design to make renewable energy from water.


What to Expect at APEC 2021

What to Expect at APEC 2021

APEC 2021 will be held virtually over four days in June. Here’s a preview of the popular annual power industry conference.


News May 27, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
Transphorm and Silana Partner on GaN Adapter Reference Design

Transphorm and Silana Partner on GaN Adapter Reference Design

The resulting open frame, 65W USB-C PD charger unites Silana’s PWM controller with Transphorm’s SuperGaN FETs


Alpha and Omega Semiconductor’s New SPS Family is Aimed at Multiphase Voltage Regulators

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor’s New SPS Family is Aimed at Multiphase Voltage Regulators

The AOZ527xQI series from Alpha and Omega Semiconductor (AOS) provides three different DC current levels for optimal multiphase voltage regulation.