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Can This Battery Tech Help EVs Travel 3,000 Miles per Charge?

Can This Battery Tech Help EVs Travel 3,000 Miles per Charge?

South Korean researchers have developed a battery tech that dramatically improves energy density and could enable electric vehicles to travel up to…


tech insights Jun 23, 2025 by Luke James
Powering the SiC Revolution with Vertical Integration

Powering the SiC Revolution with Vertical Integration

Silicon Carbide (SiC) has a 3x bandgap compared to silicon. Learn how unipolar devices like MOSETs in the several kV range are possible with SiC.


Getting GaN Right: Solving the Materials Challenge

Getting GaN Right: Solving the Materials Challenge

GaN is in high demand for AI, EVs, and more high-power needs, but engineers must overcome challenges in materials technology and supply chain.


SiC Power Stack Evaluation Kit: Accelerate Inverter Development

SiC Power Stack Evaluation Kit: Accelerate Inverter Development

This article examines an evaluation kit to shorten time-to-market for SiC inverters.


Onsemi Rolls Out Modular Analog and Mixed-Signal SoC Platform

Onsemi Rolls Out Modular Analog and Mixed-Signal SoC Platform

Onsemi calls the platform the "industry’s most advanced" analog and mixed-signal platform for intelligent power management.


News Nov 30, 2024 by Jake Hertz
New EV Converters Pack Power and Efficiency

New EV Converters Pack Power and Efficiency

Power converters from Vicor and Infineon can save space and reduce manufacturing costs in EVs, and address other automotive needs.


new products Nov 16, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Next-Gen MOSFETs Target EV Speed and Durability

Next-Gen MOSFETs Target EV Speed and Durability

Navitas Semiconductor and Vishay are offering new MOSFETs for automotive and industrial use.


new products Sep 28, 2024 by Mike Falter
Remembering John B. Goodenough, Inventor of the Lithium-Ion Battery

Remembering John B. Goodenough, Inventor of the Lithium-Ion Battery

Dr. Goodenough received a Nobel Prize at the age of 97 for his contributions to making the Lithium-ion battery a reality.


News Sep 23, 2024 by Duane Benson
Holistic Cost and Risk Management in Electronic Designs

Holistic Cost and Risk Management in Electronic Designs

The electronic design landscape is changing, and holistic cost and risk management could be the way to navigate the challenges and opportunities.


Silicon Savior: Could Si Tech Unleash Better Batteries?

Silicon Savior: Could Si Tech Unleash Better Batteries?

LFP batteries have been plagued by technical issues and high costs. Could new materials make a difference?


News Aug 29, 2024 by Liam Critchley
Diamond in the Rough: Onsemi Unveils Next-Gen SiC MOSFETs

Diamond in the Rough: Onsemi Unveils Next-Gen SiC MOSFETs

Global energy demands are projected to soar over the next decade, making the need for increased power density in semiconductors paramount.


Nexperia Invests $200M in WBG Semiconductors

Nexperia Invests $200M in WBG Semiconductors

Nexperia will expand research, development, and production capabilities for silicon carbide and gallium nitride devices at the company’s Hamburg…


News Jul 13, 2024 by Mike Falter
Infineon Fuses the Power of Si, SiC, and GaN in New PSUs

Infineon Fuses the Power of Si, SiC, and GaN in New PSUs

The series of power supply units, ranging from 3 kW to 12 kW, focuses on efficiency with the goal of decarbonizing AI server racks.


new products Jun 17, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Troubleshooting TRIAC Outputs For PLC AC Modules

Troubleshooting TRIAC Outputs For PLC AC Modules

When troubleshooting AC outputs driven by TRIACs, some confusing meter readings can result from the solid state properties of a series circuit. In…


GaN Devices Hot Enough for Venus

GaN Devices Hot Enough for Venus

Gallium nitride will be a key enabler for high-temperature electronics, including possible missions to Venus.


A New Generation of SiC MOSFETs and .XT

A New Generation of SiC MOSFETs and .XT

Infineon's second-generation CoolSiC MOSFET devices target high-voltage industrial applications such as EV charging, industrial solar…


What Do Higher Voltages Mean for SiC Devices?

What Do Higher Voltages Mean for SiC Devices?

In this article, onsemi looks at higher voltages and what they mean for SiC devices.


A Solar Sandwich and 5 Other Developments for a Bright Future

A Solar Sandwich and 5 Other Developments for a Bright Future

Six recent research developments are tackling the biggest challenges in solar power, including solar panel materials and construction.


tech insights Apr 17, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Adapting MOSFET Gate Drivers for Use With GaN FETs

Adapting MOSFET Gate Drivers for Use With GaN FETs

This article explores the differences between GaN FETs and silicon MOSFETs, provides recommendations for using generic gate drivers with GaN FETs,…


Newly Acquired Transphorm Releases Two GaN-on-SiC Offerings

Newly Acquired Transphorm Releases Two GaN-on-SiC Offerings

The FETs use Transphorm’s GaN-on-Silicon substrate technology.


new products Feb 10, 2024 by Jake Hertz