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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,…


Radiation Resilient and Robust: GaN Tech Propels Next-Gen Power Electronics to New Frontiers

Radiation Resilient and Robust: GaN Tech Propels Next-Gen Power Electronics to New Frontiers

This article examines the reasons GaN power devices work for power conversion applications in space and how their resistance to radiation makes…


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
Next-Gen GaN FETs for Intermediate 48V to 12V Conversion

Next-Gen GaN FETs for Intermediate 48V to 12V Conversion

A new generation of GaN devices pushes the envelope in terms of efficiency, power density, and response.


Intel, Renesas Make Strategic Moves in Power Semiconductors

Intel, Renesas Make Strategic Moves in Power Semiconductors

Two major companies make acquisitions impacting wide bandgap semiconductors and software-defined vehicle technology for electric vehicles.


News Feb 01, 2024 by Mike Falter
Super Junction N-Channel MOSFETs for High-Voltage, Fast-Switching

Super Junction N-Channel MOSFETs for High-Voltage, Fast-Switching

Central Semiconductor’s 650 V Super Junction N-Channel MOSFETs are designed to deliver power conversion efficiency in high-voltage,…


new products Jan 20, 2024 by Mike Falter
Three Gate Drivers Tailored for Wide Bandgap Applications

Three Gate Drivers Tailored for Wide Bandgap Applications

New gate driver circuits address the challenges of wide bandgap semiconductors to help these high-power devices harness their potential.


A Closer Look at Modular Silicon Carbide Device Evaluation

A Closer Look at Modular Silicon Carbide Device Evaluation

In this article, we deep-dive into modular design evaluation, how the modular design concept works, and how to reap its benefits.


High-Voltage SiC Power Modules Improve EV Charging, Storage Efficiency

High-Voltage SiC Power Modules Improve EV Charging, Storage Efficiency

SemiQ’s high-performance silicon carbide power modules are rated to 1200 V and offer high efficiency and power density for energy storage, EV…


new products Jan 06, 2024 by Mike Falter
Renewable Energy Innovation: What to Expect in 2024

Renewable Energy Innovation: What to Expect in 2024

A look forward to some of the power products, innovations, and technologies that will impact renewable energy generation, distribution, and storage…


ROHM Releases LTspice Models for High-Voltage Devices

ROHM Releases LTspice Models for High-Voltage Devices

By adding models for its silicon carbide and IGBT devices, ROHM has expanded its library of LTspice models to more than 3,500, expanding circuit…


new products Dec 21, 2023 by Mike Falter
Renewable Energy Innovations Define 2023

Renewable Energy Innovations Define 2023

A look back at the power products, innovations, and technologies impacting renewable energy generation, distribution, and storage.


GaN Motor Drive Inverter Advances in UAV Drones for Ag Apps

GaN Motor Drive Inverter Advances in UAV Drones for Ag Apps

Modern agricultural techniques have been revolutionized by the integration of unmanned aerial vehicle drones, which are low-voltage…


Nexperia Bolsters Wide Bandgap Lineup With GaN and SiC MOSFETs

Nexperia Bolsters Wide Bandgap Lineup With GaN and SiC MOSFETs

The company is expanding its presence in the wide bandgap semiconductor market with advancements in its FET and MOSFET product lines.


new products Dec 12, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Can Diamond Diodes Power High-Voltage Devices?

Can Diamond Diodes Power High-Voltage Devices?

An Illinois research team claims it has developed a diamond-based electronic device well-suited for high-power electronics.


tech insights Dec 10, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Isolated FET Drivers Deliver Power System Performance

Isolated FET Drivers Deliver Power System Performance

Allegro Microsystems and Transphorm are joining forces to expand the application space for high-power gallium nitride circuits using the latest…


new products Dec 02, 2023 by Mike Falter
Using WBG Switches to Reduce Motor Drive System Losses

Using WBG Switches to Reduce Motor Drive System Losses

An experimental approach to investigate the impact of higher switching frequencies on the inverter and motor efficiency using SiC and GaN


2D Barcodes Help Track GaN Production Chip Origins

2D Barcodes Help Track GaN Production Chip Origins

Cambridge GaN Devices has released the first-ever GaN devices with individual 2D barcoding to assist with die-level data collection for process,…


new products Oct 14, 2023 by Mike Falter
GaN Transistors Simplify High-Current Motor Drive Inverter Design

GaN Transistors Simplify High-Current Motor Drive Inverter Design

Battery-powered industrial vehicles such as forklifts, manual handlers, or warehouse automatic vehicles require high-current inverters to drive the…


Tandem Solar Cells Are Breaking Records

Tandem Solar Cells Are Breaking Records

Breakthroughs in tandem solar cell technology are making solar generation more efficient and adaptable for multiple uses