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Power Electronics and Power Systems: The Importance of Power Engineering and Power Electronics

Power Electronics and Power Systems: The Importance of Power Engineering and Power Electronics

Power electronics engineering, while maybe not as popular as other forms of engineering, is of great importance to the world around us —…


Digital Power for Switched-mode Power Supplies

Digital Power for Switched-mode Power Supplies

This article looks at the history of the SMPS and how it's transformed over the decades to become a digital power supply with all…


SweGaN Technology Introduces ‘Buffer-Free’ Concept For GaN High-Frequency Devices

SweGaN Technology Introduces ‘Buffer-Free’ Concept For GaN High-Frequency Devices

In a recent collaboration with the Chalmers University of Technology, SweGaN introduced a 'buffer-free' concept for GaN-on-SiC electron…


Obtaining Repeatable and Reliable Double-Pulse Test Results

Obtaining Repeatable and Reliable Double-Pulse Test Results

This article focuses on DPT measurement waveforms, and the associated extracted dynamic parameters.


Microchip Introduces 3kW Transient Voltage Suppressor Diode Array Family

Microchip Introduces 3kW Transient Voltage Suppressor Diode Array Family

Microchip highlights Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) vertical arrays – the MDA3KP Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS).


PCIM Announces Company Participation in Digital Tradeshow

PCIM Announces Company Participation in Digital Tradeshow

Infineon, ROHM Semiconductor, ON Semiconductor, Wolfspeed/Cree, and several other major power electronics companies based around the world are set…


News Jun 09, 2020 by Shannon Cuthrell
Nexperia Announces Next Generation 650V GaN Technology

Nexperia Announces Next Generation 650V GaN Technology

Nexperia highlights a new range of GaN FET devices featuring next-gen high-voltage GaN HEMT H2 technology in both TO-247 and the company’s…


new products Jun 07, 2020 by Nexperia
65 Years of HVDC

65 Years of HVDC

This article discusses the history of HVDC and its progress being stronger, smarter, and greener grid and boosting the transition towards renewables.


Power Product Recap: June 3

Power Product Recap: June 3

This article highlights new products from Nexperia, Diodes Incorporated, SemiQ, and BK Precision.


Proton Electrotex Introduces IGBT Modules and Phase Control Thyristors with Proprietary Drivers

Proton Electrotex Introduces IGBT Modules and Phase Control Thyristors with Proprietary Drivers

Proton-Electrotex features IGBT drivers and Thyristor drivers that are widely used in converters for solar and wind energy and uninterruptible…


STMicroelectronics Introduces 150-Watt Evaluation Board and Reference Design

STMicroelectronics Introduces 150-Watt Evaluation Board and Reference Design

Accelerating the creation of LED streetlamps and other medium- to high-power lighting applications,…


Power Meets Medicine: The Importance of Power Engineering and Power Electronics

Power Meets Medicine: The Importance of Power Engineering and Power Electronics

Power engineering and electronics, while maybe not as popular as other forms of engineering, is of great importance to the world around us…


TSMC Announces Intention to Build $12B Advanced Semiconductor Fab in the US

TSMC Announces Intention to Build $12B Advanced Semiconductor Fab in the US

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) recently announced its intention to build a $12 billion advanced semiconductor fabrication…


News May 29, 2020 by Shannon Cuthrell
CoolSiC MOSFET 1700V SMD Enables Best Efficiency and Reduced Complexity for High Voltage Auxiliary Power Supplies

CoolSiC MOSFET 1700V SMD Enables Best Efficiency and Reduced Complexity for High Voltage Auxiliary Power Supplies

Infineon Technologies launches the CoolSiC™ MOSFETs 1700Vs optimized for flyback topologies compatible with common PWM controllers.


SiC MOSFET Intelligent Power Modules for E-mobility

SiC MOSFET Intelligent Power Modules for E-mobility

An increasing number of leading electric car manufacturers are moving to Silicon Carbide (SiC) Power Transistors for traction inverters, with some…


Weekly Power Product Recap

Weekly Power Product Recap

This article highlights products from ROHM, Infineon, AOS, GaN Systems, Diodes Incorporated, and Traco Power.


NIST and UMD Work to Develop a Transistor Device as Thick as a Single Atom

NIST and UMD Work to Develop a Transistor Device as Thick as a Single Atom

Scientists at NIST and UMD became the second group to construct a single-atom transistor. This month, the researchers demonstrated how to precisely…


Second Sourcing Rectifiers

Second Sourcing Rectifiers

This article will focus on some of the issues designers face when comparing datasheets and what critical information is missing in a datasheet.


The Importance of Power Engineering and Power Electronics: A Brief History

The Importance of Power Engineering and Power Electronics: A Brief History

Power engineering and electronics, while maybe not as popular as other forms of engineering, is of great importance to the world around us and has…


Taiwan Semiconductor Rectifiers with Wettable Flank Contacts Offers Best-in-Class (8A/1kV) Specifications

Taiwan Semiconductor Rectifiers with Wettable Flank Contacts Offers Best-in-Class (8A/1kV) Specifications

Taiwan Semiconductors announced the TUAS8x Series of surface-mount device (SMD) rectifiers, available with voltage ratings from 200V-1000V.