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The Role of GaAs Diodes in High Performance Power Conversion

The Role of GaAs Diodes in High Performance Power Conversion

This article highlights 3-5 Power Electronics Silicon feature dynamic switching characteristics similar to Silicon Carbide (SiC) to give excellent…


NXP’s GaN 5G Multi-Chip Modules Hold Promise for Energy-Efficient Mobile Networks Applications

NXP’s GaN 5G Multi-Chip Modules Hold Promise for Energy-Efficient Mobile Networks Applications

NXP Semiconductors has integrated Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology into its 5G multi-chip module platform.


Understanding the Differences Between the N-channel and P-channel Field-effect Transistors (FETs)

Understanding the Differences Between the N-channel and P-channel Field-effect Transistors (FETs)

Learn about the principles of and the operation of the field-effect transistor.


Microchip Debuts a GaN-based Ka-band MMIC for SatCom Terminals

Microchip Debuts a GaN-based Ka-band MMIC for SatCom Terminals

The new monolithic microwave integrated Circuit (MMIC) delivers 10W of saturated RF output power over a 27.5 to 31GHz range


Dissecting the GaN ePower Stage IC-Based Inverter for Battery-Powered Motor Drive Applications

Dissecting the GaN ePower Stage IC-Based Inverter for Battery-Powered Motor Drive Applications

This article highlights EPC discrete eGaN FETs and Integrated Circuit ePower™ stages.


ROHM Debuts a DC/DC Converter IC with a Built-In 1700-Volt SiC MOSFET

ROHM Debuts a DC/DC Converter IC with a Built-In 1700-Volt SiC MOSFET

The surface mounted units are housed in TO 263-7L package and deliver up to 48 watts with no heatsink required


Cree and Gospower Partner to Give Silicon Carbide a Boost

Cree and Gospower Partner to Give Silicon Carbide a Boost

Cree announces its partnership with Gospower which focuses on the development of silicon-carbide-based power supply solutions for boosting…


SmartDriver Provides Highest Flexibility for Power Stages in Variable Speed Drives

SmartDriver Provides Highest Flexibility for Power Stages in Variable Speed Drives

The continuing trend towards more efficient energy consumption in motor drives has led to a wide offering of devices for the power stage of…


EPC Takes on APEC with an Array of GaN Devices and Sessions

EPC Takes on APEC with an Array of GaN Devices and Sessions

EPC’s CEO and Co-Founder Alex Lidow talks about GaN's biggest application areas and how GaN is in it for the long haul.


News Jun 20, 2021 by Hailey Stewart
ROHM Announces AC/DC Converter ICs with a Built-in 1700V SiC MOSFET

ROHM Announces AC/DC Converter ICs with a Built-in 1700V SiC MOSFET

ROHM’s BM2SC12xFP2-LBZ power ICs are the Quasi-resonant (QR) AC/DC converters with an integrated 1700V SiC MOSFET in a single compact…


Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology Chosen by Automotive Supplier for GaN-Powered Electronic Device Development

Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology Chosen by Automotive Supplier for GaN-Powered Electronic Device Development

A German semiconductor manufacturer selects Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology’s PlasmaPro 100 ALE solution for creating gallium nitride-based…


News Jun 13, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Reliability Challenges of Automotive-grade Silicon Carbide Power MOSFETs

Reliability Challenges of Automotive-grade Silicon Carbide Power MOSFETs

In this article, a discussion is given about testing and related results of Silicon-carbide power MOSFETs for automotive applications. It reports…


ROHM’s 150V GaN HEMTs Sport a Rated Gate-Source Voltage of 8 Volts

ROHM’s 150V GaN HEMTs Sport a Rated Gate-Source Voltage of 8 Volts

With competing devices spec’d at 6 volts, ROHM’s devices will offer the designer a critical 2-volt edge.


The Silicon Integration Initiative Looks to Standardize a SiC SPICE Model

The Silicon Integration Initiative Looks to Standardize a SiC SPICE Model

The Si2 Compact Model Coalition (CMC) has announced it will fund and help institute the standardization of a SPICE model for silicon carbide MOSFETs.


News Jun 04, 2021 by Darshil Patel
GeneSiC’s G3R 750V SiC MOSFETs for Solar Inverters and EV Onboard Chargers

GeneSiC’s G3R 750V SiC MOSFETs for Solar Inverters and EV Onboard Chargers

This article highlights GeneSiC Semiconductor 750V G3R™SiC MOSFETs that deliver unprecedented levels of performance, robustness and quality that…


Testing Cascode Gallium Nitride FETs

Testing Cascode Gallium Nitride FETs

One popular GaN device type is the Cascode GaN FET, which provides even more difficult challenges with its oscillation-prone device behavior. In…


Fraunhofer Project Explores Applications for Longer Electric Vehicle Range

Fraunhofer Project Explores Applications for Longer Electric Vehicle Range

The Fraunhofer Institute for Reliability and Microintegration (Fraunhofer IZM) in Berlin has announced a new project aimed at increasing the range…


Infineon Releases a SiC Six-Pack Power Module for EV Traction Inverters

Infineon Releases a SiC Six-Pack Power Module for EV Traction Inverters

The HybridPACK Drive CoolSiC is a full-bridge module with a 1200-volt blocking voltage aimed at EV traction inverters


How Silicon Carbide can Improve Switched Power Converter Designs

How Silicon Carbide can Improve Switched Power Converter Designs

When it comes to designing power converters, wide bandgap (WBG) technologies such as silicon carbide (SiC) are now a realistic option during…


GaN Systems Expands Automotive Product Line

GaN Systems Expands Automotive Product Line

The new transistor was developed for demanding high-power electric vehicle applications such as onboard chargers, traction inverters, and DC-DC…