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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…


Efficient and Dense: 2024 Power Supplies

Efficient and Dense: 2024 Power Supplies

What are this year’s major innovations in power supply technology?


tech insights Dec 16, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Total Cost of Ownership in SiC Motor Drives—the Big Picture

Total Cost of Ownership in SiC Motor Drives—the Big Picture

This article examines the technical benefits and total cost of ownership of SiC in two types of motor drive applications.


Next-Gen PV Optimizers Use eGaN FET and Dedicated ASIC Controller

Next-Gen PV Optimizers Use eGaN FET and Dedicated ASIC Controller

As the adoption of photovoltaic systems continues, pressure on manufacturers drives innovation and the adoption of new technologies to reduce cost…


Examining GaN HEMTs as an Alternative to Silicon

Examining GaN HEMTs as an Alternative to Silicon

This article examines high electron GaN mobility transistors as an alternative to SiC in power electronics.


Mitigating DC Link Anti-Resonance for WBG-Based Designs

Mitigating DC Link Anti-Resonance for WBG-Based Designs

What causes failure in wide bandgap semiconductors, and how can engineers mitigate them?


Examining Vertical GaN Power ICs

Examining Vertical GaN Power ICs

This article examines how Fraunhofer is combining lateral and vertical geometry to develop vertical GaN power ICs and related technology.