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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…


What to Expect at APEC 2021

What to Expect at APEC 2021

APEC 2021 will be held virtually over four days in June. Here’s a preview of the popular annual power industry conference.


News May 27, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
Transphorm and Silana Partner on GaN Adapter Reference Design

Transphorm and Silana Partner on GaN Adapter Reference Design

The resulting open frame, 65W USB-C PD charger unites Silana’s PWM controller with Transphorm’s SuperGaN FETs


EPC Debuts GaN-Based, Bidirectional 1.5kW Demonstration Board

EPC Debuts GaN-Based, Bidirectional 1.5kW Demonstration Board

This 48/12 VDC solution’s 97% efficiency allows for air cooling, making water cooling unnecessary


Self-Powered Modules for Measurement and Control in Medium Voltage Power Electronics

Self-Powered Modules for Measurement and Control in Medium Voltage Power Electronics

Future Medium Voltage Power Electronics solutions for measurement and control require a new approach that increases simplicity, reliability and…


Keysight Debuts a GaN Test Board for its PD1500A Testing System

Keysight Debuts a GaN Test Board for its PD1500A Testing System

Advances in GaN operating voltages have made the wide bandgap technology more relevant than ever to EV manufacturers


Navitas Semiconductor to go Public Through SPAC Merger

Navitas Semiconductor to go Public Through SPAC Merger

Navitas Semiconductor, a GaN power IC provider, is set to go public in a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) deal valued at over $1 billion.


News May 20, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
UnitedSiC Announces Six New D2PAK-7L SiC FETs

UnitedSiC Announces Six New D2PAK-7L SiC FETs

This article highlights United Silicon Carbide FET 650V and 1200V options, all housed in the industry standard D2PAK-7L surface mount package.


Infineon Expands SiC Supplier Base

Infineon Expands SiC Supplier Base

Infineon concluded a supply contract with Japanese wafer manufacturer Showa Denko, which offers high-demand silicon carbide (SiC) material.


News May 19, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell