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Enabling Higher Efficiency Power Designs with 750V Gen 4 SiC FETs

Enabling Higher Efficiency Power Designs with 750V Gen 4 SiC FETs

This article highlights eviewed the parameters of the new G4 UJ4C 750V SiC FETs from UnitedSiC compared to SiC MOSFETs and Superjunction FETs in…


Alpha And Omega Semiconductor Unveils USB-C Power Delivery Source Protection Switch

Alpha And Omega Semiconductor Unveils USB-C Power Delivery Source Protection Switch

The tiny new smart protection switch operates over a 3.4 to 23-volt range and features a 36mΩ ON-Resistance


Renesas Agrees to Buy Power Management Company Dialog Semiconductor

Renesas Agrees to Buy Power Management Company Dialog Semiconductor

Japanese semiconductor giant Renesas is acquiring U.K.-based integrated circuit provider Dialog Semiconductor for nearly $6 billion.


News Feb 10, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
Toshiba Adds New eFuse IC, an Electronic Fuse for Repeated Use that Offers Adjustable Overvoltage Protection

Toshiba Adds New eFuse IC, an Electronic Fuse for Repeated Use that Offers Adjustable Overvoltage Protection

The TCKE712BNL protects power lines with an overvoltage protection function that can be adjusted to user requirements with external resistors.


Maxim Integrated’s MPPT-Based Solar Harvesting IC Helps Designers Optimize System Efficiency and Output

Maxim Integrated’s MPPT-Based Solar Harvesting IC Helps Designers Optimize System Efficiency and Output

Maxim Integrated, an industry leader with a broad portfolio of high-performance semiconductors has released the MAX20361, a single/multi-cell solar…


IGBT Module Contributes to Energy Saving in Railway Transportation

IGBT Module Contributes to Energy Saving in Railway Transportation

Fuji Electric has started mass production of its HPnC module outfitted with a 7th generation X-Series IGBT, targeting the railway market.


High Flux Titanium Series (GT Grade)

High Flux Titanium Series (GT Grade)

This article highlights Chang Sung Corporation upgraded High Flux Core called HIGH FLUX TITANIUM Series (GT Grade) that is specialized in server…


ROHM Opens Renewable Energy-Powered Production Building

ROHM Opens Renewable Energy-Powered Production Building

ROHM Semiconductor recently wrapped up construction on a new five-floor SiC power device factory that sources 100% of its electricity from…


News Feb 02, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
Renesas Unveils 60W Wireless Power Receiver IC

Renesas Unveils 60W Wireless Power Receiver IC

The new device enables the fastest wireless charging for smartphones, notebooks and laptops.


On-Chip Electrostatic Discharge Protection for ICs

On-Chip Electrostatic Discharge Protection for ICs

Learn about the electrostatic discharge (ESD) events, component ESD qualification tests, and the ESD protection strategies commonly employed in ICs.


Interpreting and Validating Dynamic Characteristics for Wide Bandgap Power Device Data Sheets

Interpreting and Validating Dynamic Characteristics for Wide Bandgap Power Device Data Sheets

This article discusses practical considerations for the measurement and extraction of dynamic power semiconductor parameters.


The Global Semiconductor Alliance Grants Vicor with Award

The Global Semiconductor Alliance Grants Vicor with Award

From a list of three nominees, the Global Semiconductor Alliance announced Vicor as the 2020 GSA Award for Analyst Favorite Semiconductor Company.


News Jan 26, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Chip-Embedded Technology Enables High Current Density Power

Chip-Embedded Technology Enables High Current Density Power

This article highlights TDK 3D design techniques that can help reduce parasitic losses, and improve thermal performance while also reducing the PCB…


How to Achieve Fast Switching with a High-Voltage Isolated Driver IC

How to Achieve Fast Switching with a High-Voltage Isolated Driver IC

In high switching frequency applications, the high commutation slopes of the power switches require immunity against high levels of common mode…


STMicroelectronics and Schneider Electric Partner on Carbon Neutrality

STMicroelectronics and Schneider Electric Partner on Carbon Neutrality

The two companies are partnering to develop renewable energy solutions for STMicroelectronics’ manufacturing and design facilities.


News Jan 14, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
Navitas Semiconductor Given Design Innovation Award for Power ICs

Navitas Semiconductor Given Design Innovation Award for Power ICs

Navitas Semiconductor’s power integrated circuits (ICs) were awarded for its design innovation at the annual Shenzhen International Semiconductor…


Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Launches MOSFET Devices for Hot Swap Applications

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Launches MOSFET Devices for Hot Swap Applications

The 150V devices, featuring high safe operating areas and low RDS(ON)s, are aimed at challenging telecomm hot swap tasks


TT Electronics Unveils a Line of Metal Foil Chip Resistors for Current Sensing

TT Electronics Unveils a Line of Metal Foil Chip Resistors for Current Sensing

The new surface mounted metal foil chip resistors (MFC) exploit metal foil on ceramic technology for enhanced performance


Highly Efficient SiC Power Devices for a Wide Range of Applications

Highly Efficient SiC Power Devices for a Wide Range of Applications

This article discusses the demands of different applications, highlights the MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC SiC power devices available in different voltage…


Renesas Introduces 60W Wireless Power Receiver IC

Renesas Introduces 60W Wireless Power Receiver IC