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ROHM and UAES Open New SiC Lab in China

ROHM and UAES Open New SiC Lab in China

The two companies recently held an opening ceremony to celebrate their new joint laboratory for SiC power devices.


News Jan 06, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
Allegro Introduces New ACS37800 IC

Allegro Introduces New ACS37800 IC

Allegro MicroSystems announced the launch of the ACS37800, a Hall-effect power monitoring IC for single-phase AC and DC solutions in a small PCB…


Coreless Transformers Isolate SiC Gate Drivers for EV and Industrial Applications

Coreless Transformers Isolate SiC Gate Drivers for EV and Industrial Applications

This article introduces conventional isolated gate driver technology, including discrete transformer, opto-isolated, and capacitive methods, though…


IC Reduces Volume of AC-DC Converters by up to 40%

IC Reduces Volume of AC-DC Converters by up to 40%

The MinE-CAP device reduces the input bulk capacitor size, reduces in-rush current by up to 95%, and eliminates NTC thermistors and associated…


Wurth Unveils a Series of SMT Transformers for SiC MOSFET Gate Drivers

Wurth Unveils a Series of SMT Transformers for SiC MOSFET Gate Drivers

Available in EP7 packages, the new units feature an input voltage range from 9 to 36 volts, with a saturation current of 4.5 amps.


STMicro and Advantest Work to Improve Semiconductor Testing

STMicro and Advantest Work to Improve Semiconductor Testing

STMicro and Advantest create an advanced test cell to help improve efficiency of semiconductor testing and overall operations.


News Dec 24, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
STMicroelectronics Unveils High Voltage Offline AC/DC Converter IC

STMicroelectronics Unveils High Voltage Offline AC/DC Converter IC

The new units are optimized for isolated and non-isolated buck, flyback, and buck-boost converters


Murata’s Chip Ferrite Beads Suitable for Automotive Applications up to 175°C

Murata’s Chip Ferrite Beads Suitable for Automotive Applications up to 175°C

As electrification advances, the demand for compact, lightweight and robust electronic control substrates continues to grow.


ON Semiconductor Announces New CEO

ON Semiconductor Announces New CEO

Hassane El-Khoury, the former chief executive officer and president of Cypress Semiconductor, has been named the new CEO and president of ON…


News Dec 18, 2020 by Shannon Cuthrell
NIC Components Launches NCST-C Series of SMT Chip Resistors

NIC Components Launches NCST-C Series of SMT Chip Resistors

This article highlights NIC Components NCST-C series of current sensing SMT chip resistors utilizing low-cost thick film construction.


New Hall Effect Current Sensing IC from Melexis is Optimized for E-Mobility Applications

New Hall Effect Current Sensing IC from Melexis is Optimized for E-Mobility Applications

Melexis, a microelectronics company based in Belgium, has released a second generation medium-speed current sensor, the MLX91211 IC line.


News Dec 08, 2020 by Nicholas St. John
Brexit’s Impact on the Semiconductor Industry

Brexit’s Impact on the Semiconductor Industry

What will the beginning of 2021 look like and how could the power and semiconductor industries be affected?


News Dec 07, 2020 by Shannon Cuthrell
Taiwan Semiconductor’s Automotive 40/60V MOSFETs are 100% Tested for Key Specs

Taiwan Semiconductor’s Automotive 40/60V MOSFETs are 100% Tested for Key Specs

AEC-Q101 qualified single and dual N-channel trench MOSFETs feature 175° T j rating, wettable flank PDFN package and 100% compliance with…


GaN Systems and ON Semiconductor Release 100V High-Speed, Half Bridge Evaluation Board

GaN Systems and ON Semiconductor Release 100V High-Speed, Half Bridge Evaluation Board

GaN Systems announced today a new 100V High-Speed, Half-Bridge Evaluation Board (GS-EVB-HB-61008P-ON) in collaboration with ON Semiconductor.


UnitedSiC Introduces Four 750V SiC FETS as Part of its Gen 4 SiC FET Platform

UnitedSiC Introduces Four 750V SiC FETS as Part of its Gen 4 SiC FET Platform

UnitedSiC’s gen 4 technology enables enhanced figures of merit.


Würth Elektronik Introduces WE-AGDT Transformers for SiC MOSFET Gate Drivers

Würth Elektronik Introduces WE-AGDT Transformers for SiC MOSFET Gate Drivers

Würth Elektronik presents its WE-AGDT transformers for SiC MOSFET gate drivers.


Maxim Integrated’s Li+ Fuel Gauge IC Features Continuous Internal Self-Discharge Monitoring and Protection

Maxim Integrated’s Li+ Fuel Gauge IC Features Continuous Internal Self-Discharge Monitoring and Protection

This article highlights Maxim Integrated MAX17320 2 to 4 series cell Li-ion fuel gauge IC as the industry’s first to monitor self-discharge…


GT Advanced Technologies to Supply Infineon with Silicon Carbide Boules

GT Advanced Technologies to Supply Infineon with Silicon Carbide Boules

German semiconductor manufacturer, Infineon, signed an agreement with GT Advanced Technologies (GTAT) last week for the supply of silicon carbide…


Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Announces 600V MOSFETs in SMD-type TOLL Packages

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Announces 600V MOSFETs in SMD-type TOLL Packages

The new Super Junction MOSFETS, feature a 115 mm2 footprint, fully 23% smaller than that of D2PAK devices


Toshiba Launches Motor Driver IC

Toshiba Launches Motor Driver IC

The Dual-Channel H-bridge device with PWM control will drive a single stepper motor or two brushed DC motors