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BrightLoop Converters Utilizes EPC’s eGaN Technology to Improve Performance for eMotorsport Vehicles

BrightLoop Converters Utilizes EPC’s eGaN Technology to Improve Performance for eMotorsport Vehicles

By implementing Efficient Power Conversion’s (EPC) Gallium-Nitride (GaN) transistors, BrightLoop Converters’ DC-DC Buck Converter looks to…


 Navitas and Dell Partner on New GaN-Based Charging Technology

Navitas and Dell Partner on New GaN-Based Charging Technology

Power electronics manufacturer Navitas Semiconductor and Dell Technologies have partnered on the development of new gallium nitride (GaN)…


STMicroelectronics and Schneider Electric Partner on Carbon Neutrality

STMicroelectronics and Schneider Electric Partner on Carbon Neutrality

The two companies are partnering to develop renewable energy solutions for STMicroelectronics’ manufacturing and design facilities.


News Jan 14, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
STMicroelectronics Extends MasterGaN Family with Device Optimized for Asymmetrical Topologies

STMicroelectronics Extends MasterGaN Family with Device Optimized for Asymmetrical Topologies

This article highlights STMicroelectronics’ MasterGaN® platform, in which MasterGaN2 is the first in the new family to contain two asymmetric…


Transphorm Lands $4M Investment Deal with Yaskawa Electric

Transphorm Lands $4M Investment Deal with Yaskawa Electric

Japanese power electronics firm Yaskawa Electric Corporation will invest $4 million in California-based GaN-based power conversion product provider…


News Jan 11, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
Highly Efficient SiC Power Devices for a Wide Range of Applications

Highly Efficient SiC Power Devices for a Wide Range of Applications

This article discusses the demands of different applications, highlights the MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC SiC power devices available in different voltage…


Philips Integrates GaN Systems’ Technology To Design A Multi-Port 65W GaN Fast Charger

Philips Integrates GaN Systems’ Technology To Design A Multi-Port 65W GaN Fast Charger

Philips and GaN Systems have created a new fast-charging, gallium nitride (GaN), power charger that is able to withstand 650V operating voltage…


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
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…


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.


GaN Systems Releases 2021 Predictions for Power Electronics Industry

GaN Systems Releases 2021 Predictions for Power Electronics Industry

GaN Systems, a leading manufacturer of Gallium Nitride-based power conversion devices, released a series of predictions set to define the power…


News Dec 22, 2020 by Shannon Cuthrell
Philips New Multi-Port 65W Fast Charger Reaches New Levels with GaN Systems Transistors

Philips New Multi-Port 65W Fast Charger Reaches New Levels with GaN Systems Transistors

Performance tests show it can charge three digital devices simultaneously while also supplying power to three 220V devices, such as speakers, TVs,…


MinDCet Unveils a New High-End 100V GaN Gate Driver Evaluation Kit

MinDCet Unveils a New High-End 100V GaN Gate Driver Evaluation Kit

This article highlights MinDCet GaN-based Half-Bridge Evaluation kit (MDC901-EVKHB), based on the MinDCet MDC901 GaN gate driver and two GaN…


GaN Power Amplifier Offers Saturated Power for C-Band Applications

GaN Power Amplifier Offers Saturated Power for C-Band Applications

The PA is internally matched and requires no additional external RF components, enabling designers and system integrators to maximize design by…


GaN Systems Introduces Four Integrated Power Module Evaluation Kits

GaN Systems Introduces Four Integrated Power Module Evaluation Kits

The new kits are designed to give designers a first hand look at the benefits of gallium nitride semiconductors


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.


GaN ePower Ultrafast Switches With Integrated Gate Drivers

GaN ePower Ultrafast Switches With Integrated Gate Drivers

This article provides an example of the benefits of integrated GaN power ICs via the introduction of an integrated FET and gate driver IC.


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…