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Marelli to Begin Manufacturing New Full SiC Power Modules for Motorsport Applications

Marelli to Begin Manufacturing New Full SiC Power Modules for Motorsport Applications

Italian automotive manufacturer Marelli has announced the launch of a new line of power modules with a 99.5% efficiency rate for motorsport,…


United SiC’s New FET-Jet Tool to Help Engineers Select the Right Device for Their Designs

United SiC’s New FET-Jet Tool to Help Engineers Select the Right Device for Their Designs

UnitedSiC brings power systems engineers a new, registration-free tool that can help with quick decision-making when constructing power designs.


News Apr 17, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
High-Speed, Bi-Directional Dual Supply Autosensing Level Shifter IC from Diodes Inc. Aimed at Automotive Applications

High-Speed, Bi-Directional Dual Supply Autosensing Level Shifter IC from Diodes Inc. Aimed at Automotive Applications

This article highlights Diodes Incorporated expansion of its family of voltage-level shifters, with the release of the PI4ULS3V304AQ.


Swansea University and Newport Wafer Fab Awarded New Funding for Manufacture of SiC Substrates

Swansea University and Newport Wafer Fab Awarded New Funding for Manufacture of SiC Substrates

Swansea University and Newport Wafer Fab receive government funds to help lead the UK toward net-zero carbon emission goals and clean up technology…


News Apr 15, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Empower Semiconductor Debuts “Fastest” Integrated Voltage Regulator

Empower Semiconductor Debuts “Fastest” Integrated Voltage Regulator

The 10 amp EP7010 can regulate through a 0 to 10 amp load step in less than 500 ns with under a 15 mv voltage droop


Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Debuts AC-DC Active Bridge Rectifiers

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Debuts AC-DC Active Bridge Rectifiers

The new family of devices eliminate most power losses in AC/DC power supplies and makes titanium level efficiencies possible


STMicroelectronics’ New Isolated Gate Driver is Aimed At SiC MOSFETS

STMicroelectronics’ New Isolated Gate Driver is Aimed At SiC MOSFETS

The new driver delivers gate-driving voltages of up to 26 volts and operates from a high-voltage rail up to 1200V


The Demand for Seamless Characterization, Simulation and Development of Power Semiconductors

The Demand for Seamless Characterization, Simulation and Development of Power Semiconductors

This article highlights publicly-funded project MessLeha addresses this issue by defining a machine-readable data sheet to support the setup of…


Researchers Enhance Non-Destructive Carrier Lifetime Measurements in SiCs

Researchers Enhance Non-Destructive Carrier Lifetime Measurements in SiCs

A research team led by Associate Professor Masashi Kato from the Nagoya Institute of Technology has improved one of the known non-destructive…


News Mar 24, 2021 by Nicholas St. John
Magnachip Unveils LDO Linear Regulator Featuring Ultra-Fast Transient Response for UFS-Based Multi-Chip Packages

Magnachip Unveils LDO Linear Regulator Featuring Ultra-Fast Transient Response for UFS-Based Multi-Chip Packages

This linear regulator also ensures robust circuit protection, such as overcurrent protection, thermal shutdown and the power good signal, which…


EPC Expands eToF Laser Driver IC Family with Device Optimized for Augmented Reality

EPC Expands eToF Laser Driver IC Family with Device Optimized for Augmented Reality

This article highlights EPC introduction of a laser driver that integrates a 40 V, 10 A FET with a gate driver and low-voltage differential…


Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Debuts a 1200V SiC MOSFET for EVs

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Debuts a 1200V SiC MOSFET for EVs

The new AEC-Q101 qualified device sports a typical RDS(ON) of 33mΩ and a 15 volt recommended gate driving voltage


Bourns Announces 1210-Size Automotive Grade Common Mode Chip Inductors

Bourns Announces 1210-Size Automotive Grade Common Mode Chip Inductors

Model PAC18R series features a shaft sealing for an enhanced ingress protection level and a precise rotational feel.


UnitedSiC Launches a New FET-Jet Calculator

UnitedSiC Launches a New FET-Jet Calculator

This article highlights UnitedSiC FET-Jet Calculator that is a simple, registration-free online tool that facilitates selection and performance…


Isolated Gate Driver from STMicroelectronics Safely Controls Silicon-Carbide MOSFETs

Isolated Gate Driver from STMicroelectronics Safely Controls Silicon-Carbide MOSFETs

This article highlights STMicroelectronics STGAP2SiCS is optimized for safe control of silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs and operates from a…


GaN Systems and Silanna Semiconductor Release ACF Charger Reference Design

GaN Systems and Silanna Semiconductor Release ACF Charger Reference Design

The new design is for a highly efficient, 65 watt active clamp flyback charger targeted at USB-C power delivery (PD) applications


Tower Semiconductor Introduces a Newly Developed, State-of-the-art Galvanic Isolation Technology

Tower Semiconductor Introduces a Newly Developed, State-of-the-art Galvanic Isolation Technology

This article highlights Tower Semiconductor state-of-the-art galvanic capacitor technology integrated with its 0.18um power management and mixed…


ON Semiconductor Expands Its Line Of 650V SiC MOSFETs

ON Semiconductor Expands Its Line Of 650V SiC MOSFETs

The four new devices feature RDS(ON)s as low as 12mΩ, the best on the market for D2PAK7L and TO247 packaged devices.


Understanding Thermal Management of Chip-Scale GaN Devices

Understanding Thermal Management of Chip-Scale GaN Devices

This article discusses the challenges that thermal management raises due to increased power density, especially with chip-scale-packaging (CSP).


ON Semiconductor launches World’s First Automotive Qualified SiPM  Array Product for LiDAR Applications

ON Semiconductor launches World’s First Automotive Qualified SiPM Array Product for LiDAR Applications

This article highlights ON Semiconductor ArrayRDM0112A20-QFN as the first automotive qualified SiPM product in the market.