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EVs, GaN, SiC, AI, ICs: 2024 Was All About the Acronyms

EVs, GaN, SiC, AI, ICs: 2024 Was All About the Acronyms

EEPower’s collaboration with Bodo's Power Systems has yielded a wealth of technical articles addressing critical industry trends and…


Infineon and ROHM Advance Schottky Diodes for EVs and Renewables

Infineon and ROHM Advance Schottky Diodes for EVs and Renewables

The latest Schottky diodes can withstand higher voltages and provide enhanced insulation resistance.


new products Dec 15, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Transforming Motor Control With GaN ICs

Transforming Motor Control With GaN ICs

Cambridge GaN Devices and Qorvo integrate high-performance microcontrollers with ICeGaN ICs to boost energy efficiency.


new products Dec 09, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Infineon, Stellantis Partner for EV Ambitions

Infineon, Stellantis Partner for EV Ambitions

Infineon Technologies and Stellantis will collaborate to develop next-generation power architectures for Stellantis’ electric vehicles.


News Nov 25, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Mitigating DC Link Anti-Resonance for WBG-Based Designs

Mitigating DC Link Anti-Resonance for WBG-Based Designs

What causes failure in wide bandgap semiconductors, and how can engineers mitigate them?


Traction Inverter Trends: Transfer Molded Modules

Traction Inverter Trends: Transfer Molded Modules

Transfer molded modules could meet new BEV requirements regarding power handling capability and electrical and thermal performance.


NREL Lab Reaches for ‘APEX’ in Electronics Materials

NREL Lab Reaches for ‘APEX’ in Electronics Materials

A new research facility eyes scalable materials and manufacturing techniques for power electronics.


News Oct 09, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Improving Reverse Recovery Time With Trench MOS Structures

Improving Reverse Recovery Time With Trench MOS Structures

Trench MOS structures offer several benefits compared to traditional p-n junction solutions. Learn what they are here.


Challenges of Bare Chip Dynamic Characterization

Challenges of Bare Chip Dynamic Characterization

Power semiconductors contain bare chips that must be characterized before being placed in a package or power module but several challenges must…


Programmable Surge Current Tester for Power Semiconductors

Programmable Surge Current Tester for Power Semiconductors

The often cited I2t value describes a power semiconductor’s ability to withstand surge current events. However, the dependency on the current…


Calculating Conductor Ampacity to Carry Motor Current

Calculating Conductor Ampacity to Carry Motor Current

Learn to compute the ampacity and size of circuit conductors for motors rated 1 kV or less.


Magnachip’s Latest IGBT and MOSFET Innovations

Magnachip’s Latest IGBT and MOSFET Innovations

The new power product lineup includes a 1200 V IGBT and a next-gen MOSFET for solar and smartphones, respectively.


new products Sep 07, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Nexperia, Toshiba, and Navitas Expand MOSFET Product Lineups

Nexperia, Toshiba, and Navitas Expand MOSFET Product Lineups

With an eye on efficiency, thermal resistance, and size, major power players have added new MOSFETs to their portfolios.


new products Aug 25, 2024 by Jake Hertz
The Power of Diamond as a Semiconductor

The Power of Diamond as a Semiconductor

Could diamond be the ultimate semiconductor for power electronics?


Boston Semi Enhances Zeus Handler for HV Gan, SiC Testing

Boston Semi Enhances Zeus Handler for HV Gan, SiC Testing

Boston Semi Equipment’s Zeus gravity feed test handler doubles the platform’s high-voltage testing capability to an industry-leading 24 kV peak…


new products Aug 18, 2024 by Mike Falter
Rectifier Series Delivers Big Performance in Small Package

Rectifier Series Delivers Big Performance in Small Package

Package design enables Nexperia’s rectifiers to meet more stringent creepage and clearance standards without compromising performance.


new products Aug 03, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Reducing Electromigration in High-Voltage FACTS Semiconductors

Reducing Electromigration in High-Voltage FACTS Semiconductors

Discover how to mitigate electromigration, a critical challenge in high-voltage semiconductors, particularly those used in flexible AC transmission…


The Impact of Direct Liquid Cooled Power Semiconductors

The Impact of Direct Liquid Cooled Power Semiconductors

Eliminating insulation in power electronics could offer higher power density and efficiency without compromising reliability.


Diamond in the Rough: Onsemi Unveils Next-Gen SiC MOSFETs

Diamond in the Rough: Onsemi Unveils Next-Gen SiC MOSFETs

Global energy demands are projected to soar over the next decade, making the need for increased power density in semiconductors paramount.


TI, Delta Supercharge EV Performance

TI, Delta Supercharge EV Performance

A Texas Instruments and Delta Electronics collaboration will deliver more efficient components, enabling faster onboard chargers.


News Jul 14, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell