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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


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…


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.


Keysight Debuts a GaN Test Board for its PD1500A Testing System

Keysight Debuts a GaN Test Board for its PD1500A Testing System

Advances in GaN operating voltages have made the wide bandgap technology more relevant than ever to EV manufacturers


Navitas Semiconductor to go Public Through SPAC Merger

Navitas Semiconductor to go Public Through SPAC Merger

Navitas Semiconductor, a GaN power IC provider, is set to go public in a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) deal valued at over $1 billion.


News May 20, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
UnitedSiC Announces Six New D2PAK-7L SiC FETs

UnitedSiC Announces Six New D2PAK-7L SiC FETs

This article highlights United Silicon Carbide FET 650V and 1200V options, all housed in the industry standard D2PAK-7L surface mount package.


Infineon Expands SiC Supplier Base

Infineon Expands SiC Supplier Base

Infineon concluded a supply contract with Japanese wafer manufacturer Showa Denko, which offers high-demand silicon carbide (SiC) material.


News May 19, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
UniversityWafer Looks to Implement Semiconductor Production in Low Earth Orbit

UniversityWafer Looks to Implement Semiconductor Production in Low Earth Orbit

Silicon wafer manufacturer UniversityWafer has announced plans to build a system capable of producing power wideband semiconductor materials in low…


CISSOID Expands its SiC Intelligent Power Modules Platform

CISSOID Expands its SiC Intelligent Power Modules Platform

The liquid-cooled modules are ideal for E-Mobility applications and meet the demand for natural cooling in aerospace.


Kassiopeia Project Aims to Create Spaceborne Devices with an Emphasis on Power Electronics

Kassiopeia Project Aims to Create Spaceborne Devices with an Emphasis on Power Electronics

Ferdinand-Braun-Institut (FBH), SweGaN AB, and the University of Bristol are partnering to design and manufacture new spaceborne devices.


CISSOID Augments its Platform of 3-Phase SiC MOSFET IPMs

CISSOID Augments its Platform of 3-Phase SiC MOSFET IPMs

The expanded portfolio of intelligent power modules (IPM) includes two liquid cooled devices


News May 05, 2021 by Gary Elinoff
ON Semiconductor Announces New Generations of SUPERFET MOSFETs and SiC Diodes

ON Semiconductor Announces New Generations of SUPERFET MOSFETs and SiC Diodes

How SiC MOSFETS are Made and How They Work Best

How SiC MOSFETS are Made and How They Work Best

This article highlights Avnet Silica devices featuring STSiC Power components for SiC information.


Power Integrations Unveils Highly Efficient PFC Controller IC Family

Power Integrations Unveils Highly Efficient PFC Controller IC Family

The new units are designed to deliver 98% full-load efficiency for applications drawing between 75 and 400 watts


II-VI Expands Global SiC Production to Meet Market Demand

II-VI Expands Global SiC Production to Meet Market Demand

II-VI establishes its new backend processing line for conductive SiC substrates in Fuzhou, China.


News Apr 29, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Infineon Virtual Power Conference

Infineon Virtual Power Conference

Infineon’s Virtual Power Conference, held May 4–6, will feature live expert panels and product demos showcasing the company’s latest energy…


News Apr 28, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
Bourns Debuts Specialized Thick Film Chip Resistor Arrays

Bourns Debuts Specialized Thick Film Chip Resistor Arrays

The new components are said to be the first that are both sulfur-resistant and AEC-Q100 compliant


Nexperia Announces New GaN Technology Partnership for EV Development

Nexperia Announces New GaN Technology Partnership for EV Development

Dutch semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia teams up with China’s United Automotive Electronic Systems Co. on a new program to develop GaN-based…


News Apr 24, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
Key Foundry Expands to Implement Mass Production of Automotive Semiconductors

Key Foundry Expands to Implement Mass Production of Automotive Semiconductors

This year, Key Foundry’s newly developed Gen3 0.18-micron BCD process and its Gen2 0.13 micron embedded flash process will be used for mass…


News Apr 23, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida