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1500 V DC-Link Architecture is Essential to Solve the Need for More Power

1500 V DC-Link Architecture is Essential to Solve the Need for More Power

Especially when renewable energies are used to supply the grid the use of power semiconductors becomes mandatory. One of the key questions in these…


Navitas, GigaDevice Join GaN and SiC for High-Power Use

Navitas, GigaDevice Join GaN and SiC for High-Power Use

Navitas Semiconductor and GigaDevice have launched a joint R&D lab to integrate Navitas’ GaNFast power ICs with GigaDevice’s GD32…


News Apr 13, 2025 by Luke James
TI Nods to Smaller, More Efficient Satellites With GaN FET Gate Driver

TI Nods to Smaller, More Efficient Satellites With GaN FET Gate Driver

With options ranging from 22 V to 200 V, the radiation-hardened gate drivers can bolster power system efficiency for any space mission.


new products Apr 05, 2025 by Charles Lee
Fighting Bipolar Degradation With High-Performance SiC Substrates

Fighting Bipolar Degradation With High-Performance SiC Substrates

SiC-engineered substrates offer significant benefits over conventional substrates by leveraging device performance thanks to the use of a highly…


Improving Parameters for SiC Technology

Improving Parameters for SiC Technology

This article examines a new generation of SiC technology, focusing on holistic system efficiency, durability, and system cost.


2 kV SiC Power Modules Transform 1500 V Systems

2 kV SiC Power Modules Transform 1500 V Systems

The newest voltage class of silicon carbide is enabling a shift in circuit topology for 1500 V-class inverters.


Beyond 200 kHz: HIL Testing Solutions for Power Electronics

Beyond 200 kHz: HIL Testing Solutions for Power Electronics

This article provides insights into easy-to-use, real-time-capable models for the FPGA-based testing of an onboard charger.


Enhancing xEV Powertrains With Advanced Trench Tech

Enhancing xEV Powertrains With Advanced Trench Tech

Power electronics are a cornerstone of innovation in automotive, enabling superior performance and efficiency. Add SiC and they become even better.


Using Low-Voltage Devices in High-Voltage Server Power Supplies—Part 1

Using Low-Voltage Devices in High-Voltage Server Power Supplies—Part 1

The increasing power demand in data centers, led by advances in artificial intelligence, is driving the need for converters with higher power…


Navigating the Evolving Patent Landscape in SiC and GaN Technologies

Navigating the Evolving Patent Landscape in SiC and GaN Technologies

Silicon Carbide and Gallium Nitride technologies are significantly reshaping the power electronics industry—from electric vehicles to renewable…


SiC-Based E-Fuses vs. Traditional Fuses: A Modern Comparative Analysis

SiC-Based E-Fuses vs. Traditional Fuses: A Modern Comparative Analysis

Electronic circuit interruption solutions protect the wiring and limit short-circuit let-through current and energy delivered to a faulted load.…


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.


How Electronics Components Support Hydrogen Solutions

How Electronics Components Support Hydrogen Solutions

Which active components fit well into applications for green hydrogen systems?


Infineon Unveils Motor Control and Power Conversion MCUs for the WBG Era

Infineon Unveils Motor Control and Power Conversion MCUs for the WBG Era

The MCU family comes in Entry and Main Line products, giving designers a scalable range of performance and memory options.


new products Feb 08, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Self-Oscillating RF Generators: GaN Tech Enables High-Voltage, Efficient Designs

Self-Oscillating RF Generators: GaN Tech Enables High-Voltage, Efficient Designs

Advances in radio frequency generation have led to innovative designs transforming applications within the sub-100 MHz region. This article…


SiC Wafer & Epitaxy Advances Enable Affordable Power Semiconductors

SiC Wafer & Epitaxy Advances Enable Affordable Power Semiconductors

Improvements in SiC wafering and epitaxy manufacturing challenges are delivering affordable, high-efficiency power semiconductors.


Full Potential: Is 2025 the Year for GaN?

Full Potential: Is 2025 the Year for GaN?

Tech giants like Intel and Infineon unveiled significant developments in gallium nitride technology in 2024.


tech insights Jan 22, 2025 by Jake Hertz
SiC Success: How Will It Advance in 2025?

SiC Success: How Will It Advance in 2025?

SiC substrates and products showed tremendous performance in 2024. Will the trend continue in 2025?


tech insights Jan 14, 2025 by Jake Hertz
4 Improvements in EV Charging Tech and Infrastructure

4 Improvements in EV Charging Tech and Infrastructure

The latest innovations in electric vehicle charging include charging time optimization, wide bandgap technology, and wireless EV charging.


News Jan 03, 2025 by Jack Shaw
Meeting AI Demands With SiC and GaN Power Supplies

Meeting AI Demands With SiC and GaN Power Supplies

New architectures and AC-DC distribution configurations are increasing demand for data center rack and PSU power, necessitating more processing…