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Selecting and Operating Switching Power Transistors: SiC Components

Selecting and Operating Switching Power Transistors: SiC Components

In this third article of the series, we will look at SiC power transistors. 


SEG Automotive Revolutionizes Generator Efficiency with Semiconductor Technology

SEG Automotive Revolutionizes Generator Efficiency with Semiconductor Technology

SEG Automotive was able to increase the efficiency of their automotive generators, thus decreasing carbon dioxide emissions.


Hua Hong Semiconductor Looks to Grow its Share of the IGBT Market

Hua Hong Semiconductor Looks to Grow its Share of the IGBT Market

Hua Hong Semiconductor plans to expand its insulated gate bipolar transistor product line to drive market adoption and cater to customers in…


Optimizing Design with the Hanna Curve

Optimizing Design with the Hanna Curve

This article discusses the basic concept of the Hanna Curve and the measurement of the inductance in relation to the Hanna curve.


Analyzing the Inner Workings of a Variable Frequency Drive’s Inverters

Analyzing the Inner Workings of a Variable Frequency Drive’s Inverters

This teardown looks at the inner workings of the Hitachi SJ P1 Variable Frequency Drive, an inverter for industrial applications and part of a line…


Low Pressure and No Pressure Sintering Approaches for Large Surface Areas

Low Pressure and No Pressure Sintering Approaches for Large Surface Areas

This article highlights the latest results in the area of low pressure/ no pressure silver sintering on using solvent free silver sintering pastes.


Lion Semiconductor and Renesas Push Forward Development of High-Speed Wireless Charging

Lion Semiconductor and Renesas Push Forward Development of High-Speed Wireless Charging

Lion Semiconductor and Renesas have developed a reference design for a highly-efficient fast-charging solution for smartphones and mobile devices.


GaN Systems Announces 65W QR Charger Reference Design as Demand for GaN Chargers Escalates

GaN Systems Announces 65W QR Charger Reference Design as Demand for GaN Chargers Escalates

GaN Systems announced a new reference design for a high power density 65W QR (quasi-resonant) charger.


Lenovo and Navitas Deliver 90W GaN-Powered Fast Charger

Lenovo and Navitas Deliver 90W GaN-Powered Fast Charger

Lenovo and Navitas come together in another partnership, but this time GaN-powered fast charging is the name of the game.


Diodes Incorporated Introduces 1.5A Single Slew Rate Controlled Load Switch

Diodes Incorporated Introduces 1.5A Single Slew Rate Controlled Load Switch

This article highlights Diodes Incorporated's AP22908 that is a slew rate controlled load switch is a single P-channel MOSFET power switch…


Modular Multi-Level Converter Technology for Medium Voltage Applications

Modular Multi-Level Converter Technology for Medium Voltage Applications

This article introduces some of the technologies Amantys has developed to realise a full-power MMC converter for medium-voltage applications.


LED Drivers Used with Input Voltages Above and Below the Level of the LED String

LED Drivers Used with Input Voltages Above and Below the Level of the LED String

This article highlights Analog Devices Incorporated LTM8042 as can be easily configured in three topologies—boost, buck, and buck-boost—to meet…


Compound Semiconductor Industry Project Lands Funding from U.K. Government

Compound Semiconductor Industry Project Lands Funding from U.K. Government

A public-private R&D project focused on semiconductor manufacturing received £44 million in funding to expand the U.K.’s manufacturing…


News Jul 30, 2020 by Shannon Cuthrell
950V IGBT and Diode Technology Integrated in a Low Inductive ANPC Topology

950V IGBT and Diode Technology Integrated in a Low Inductive ANPC Topology

This article highlights Active Neutral-Point clamped (ANPC) topology. This combination brings the power density of 1500 VDC PV string inverter to…


AZUR SPACE Acquires ALLOS Semiconductors’ Power Electronics Business

AZUR SPACE Acquires ALLOS Semiconductors’ Power Electronics Business

AZUR SPACE utilizes the benefits of GaN-on-Sic Technology from ALLOS Semiconductor to stay competitive in the high power electronics market.


News Jul 29, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Buck Converters, AC-DC Converters, and DC-DC Converters

Buck Converters, AC-DC Converters, and DC-DC Converters

In this month’s power converters product recap we take a look at converters from Diodes Incorporated, Brightloop Converters and GaN Systems, EPC/…


EPC and Microchip Produce a 300W, 1/16th Brick DC-DC Converter for Data Centers

EPC and Microchip Produce a 300W, 1/16th Brick DC-DC Converter for Data Centers

Efficient Power Conversion (EPC) and Microchip have partnered to develop a 300W, 48-12V DC-DC converter demonstration board that was designed for…


Silicon Carbide Current-Limiting Devices

Silicon Carbide Current-Limiting Devices

This article highlights the drawbacks, advantages, and features of silicon carbide current-limiting devices.


New Cooling Metric for Li-ion Batteries Could Shift EV Performance

New Cooling Metric for Li-ion Batteries Could Shift EV Performance

Poor thermal management in battery packs can lead to lower efficiency and a quicker degradation of the cells within the packs. Imperial College…


News Jul 24, 2020 by Nicholas St. John
ROHM and LEADRIVE Partner and Create a Joint Laboratory for Developing and Testing SiC Technology

ROHM and LEADRIVE Partner and Create a Joint Laboratory for Developing and Testing SiC Technology

ROHM and LEADRIVE unite to develop next-generation SiC solutions for the electrical vehicle market and to promote world-wide market adoption of SiC…


News Jul 23, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida