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Mitsubishi Electric’s IGBT Module for High Power Industrial and Renewable Applications

Mitsubishi Electric’s IGBT Module for High Power Industrial and Renewable Applications

This article highlights Mitsubishi Electric Corporation LV100 T-series IGBT modules for industrial application that will be available for 1200V and…


Researchers Use Copper Indium Selenide Quantum Dots to Reduce the Toxicity of Transistors

Researchers Use Copper Indium Selenide Quantum Dots to Reduce the Toxicity of Transistors

Researchers from Los Alamos National Laboratory and their collaborators from the University of California create a potential quantum dot solution…


News Nov 14, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
ROHM Unveils Tiny Automotive Grade MOSFETS

ROHM Unveils Tiny Automotive Grade MOSFETS

Wettable flanks assure easy optical inspection, improved heat dissipation and better mounting reliability


EPC Launches 170 V eGaN FET

EPC Launches 170 V eGaN FET

This article highlights EPC 170 V, 6.8 milliohm EPC2059 eGaN® FET, offering designers a device that is smaller, more efficient, more reliable,…


Texas Instruments Introduces GaN FET Drivers for Automotive Applications

Texas Instruments Introduces GaN FET Drivers for Automotive Applications

Texas Instruments expands high-voltage power management portfolio of units complete with internal protections, active power management, and…


Infineon, Texas Instruments, and PREMO Set to Showcase New Technology at Electronica

Infineon, Texas Instruments, and PREMO Set to Showcase New Technology at Electronica

The biennial electronica conference is returning this year for an all-digital event held Nov. 9 through Nov. 12.


News Nov 08, 2020 by Shannon Cuthrell
Looking Ahead to Electronica’s First Digital Showcase

Looking Ahead to Electronica’s First Digital Showcase

This year’s four-day Electronica trade show will be presented online, featuring over 200 international exhibitors, topical forums, interactive…


UnitedSiC Unveils Four JBS Diodes, Augmenting its Schottky Diode Portfolio

UnitedSiC Unveils Four JBS Diodes, Augmenting its Schottky Diode Portfolio

The new 1200 and 1700 volt Junction Barrier Schottky (JBS) diodes join the company’s 3rd generation of silicon carbide MPS diodes.


Could GAAFETs Replace FinFETs?

Could GAAFETs Replace FinFETs?

A look at how GAAFETs could replace FinFETs as the technology of choice to keep down size and provide extremely high density for power devices.


ROHM, Analog Devices, and Maxim Integrated to Showcase New Devices at Virtual Electronica

ROHM, Analog Devices, and Maxim Integrated to Showcase New Devices at Virtual Electronica

Electronica, one of the World’s leading trade fairs for electronics, will take place next week. Here’s what several power electronics companies…


Nexperia Announces ASFET Line of MOSFETs Tailored to Specific Applications

Nexperia Announces ASFET Line of MOSFETs Tailored to Specific Applications

Because one size doesn’t fit all, Application Specific FETs (ASFETs) allow designers to more easily focus on the specs most relevant to the task…


Infineon Adds 40V Device in PQFN to its OptiMOS Source-Down Power MOSFET Family

Infineon Adds 40V Device in PQFN to its OptiMOS Source-Down Power MOSFET Family

This article highlights Infineon Technology OptiMOS™ 40 V low-voltage power MOSFET to the market.


Dynamic Characterization of GaN Power Semiconductor Devices

Dynamic Characterization of GaN Power Semiconductor Devices

This article highlights Keysight Technologies that overcome the challenges associated with GaN FET dynamic characterization.


Northvolt Raises $600M for Battery Gigafactory Expansion

Northvolt Raises $600M for Battery Gigafactory Expansion

Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt secures $600 million round to expand its battery production and recycling capacity in Europe.


News Oct 29, 2020 by Shannon Cuthrell
Microchip Releases Newest Generation of AEC-Q101 Qualified 700 and 1200V Silicon Carbide (SiC) Schottky Barrier Diode

Microchip Releases Newest Generation of AEC-Q101 Qualified 700 and 1200V Silicon Carbide (SiC) Schottky Barrier Diode

Microchip releases new generation of Silicon Carbide Schottky Barrier Diode for Automotive Applications.


GaN Systems Details the Reliability of Gallium Nitride Transistors

GaN Systems Details the Reliability of Gallium Nitride Transistors

GaN Systems’ New study illustrates how Gallium Nitride (GaN) stacks up against classical MOSFETs in real-world situations.


News Oct 28, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
Tektronix Launches 1100V Parametric Testing System For Wide Bandgap Technologies in Automotive Applications

Tektronix Launches 1100V Parametric Testing System For Wide Bandgap Technologies in Automotive Applications

Tektronix’s new testing platform targets gallium nitride (GaN) and silicon carbide (SiC) based devices to design for fast switching, wide…


STMicroelectronics Acquires French Fabless Semiconductor Company SOMOS

STMicroelectronics Acquires French Fabless Semiconductor Company SOMOS

Power electronics company STMicroelectronics is acquiring France-based SOMOS Semiconductor, a power amplifier and RF specialist.


News Oct 27, 2020 by Shannon Cuthrell
GaN Systems Introduces Next-Gen Automotive-Qualified Transistors

GaN Systems Introduces Next-Gen Automotive-Qualified Transistors

GaN Systems' GS-065-060-5-T-A is designed to meet automotive reliability standards including AEC-Q101 qualifications.


What is a FinFET?

What is a FinFET?

This article explores FinFET structure, their uses in a variety of applications, and the advantages and disadvantages they have over MOSFETs.