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NoMIS Power Group Receives $498K from Department of Energy

NoMIS Power Group Receives $498K from Department of Energy

New York startup lands $498,000 from the Department of Energy to develop silicon carbide semiconductors and modules.


News Jun 16, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
Scientists Have Developed a Non-toxic, Visible-light Absorbing Semiconductor Material

Scientists Have Developed a Non-toxic, Visible-light Absorbing Semiconductor Material

A group of scientists from Japan recently published a study on the development of a supposedly cheaper and non-toxic narrow-gap semiconductor…


News Jun 15, 2021 by Darshil Patel
Attending APEC? Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Attending APEC? Here’s Everything You Need to Know

The Applied Power Electronics Conference will take place this Monday through Thursday.


News Jun 13, 2021 by Hailey Stewart
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
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
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…


Semiconductor Giants Unite to Lobby for Domestic Manufacturing Funding

Semiconductor Giants Unite to Lobby for Domestic Manufacturing Funding

Leading semiconductor manufacturers and tech giants are pressuring lawmakers to spend $50 billion on the CHIPS for America Act.


News Jun 01, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
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
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
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
UniversityWafer Looks to Implement Semiconductor Production in Low Earth Orbit

UniversityWafer Looks to Implement Semiconductor Production in Low Earth Orbit

Silicon wafer manufacturer UniversityWafer has announced plans to build a system capable of producing power wideband semiconductor materials in low…


NTT Acquires Fujitsu’s Silicon Photonics Business

NTT Acquires Fujitsu’s Silicon Photonics Business

Japanese tech firms NTT and Fujitsu announce a joint strategic partnership to build optical and wireless networks for the 6G era.


News May 14, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
Kassiopeia Project Aims to Create Spaceborne Devices with an Emphasis on Power Electronics

Kassiopeia Project Aims to Create Spaceborne Devices with an Emphasis on Power Electronics

Ferdinand-Braun-Institut (FBH), SweGaN AB, and the University of Bristol are partnering to design and manufacture new spaceborne devices.


New Silicon Anode Architecture Could Give New, Extended Life to Lithium-Ion Batteries

New Silicon Anode Architecture Could Give New, Extended Life to Lithium-Ion Batteries

Lithium-Ion batteries (LIBs) are highly important to the ever-evolving electronic market, powering systems from cellphones and laptops, all the way…


News May 07, 2021 by Nicholas St. John
Silicon Labs Divests Infrastructure and Auto Business

Silicon Labs Divests Infrastructure and Auto Business

Silicon Labs will sell its infrastructure and automotive unit for $2.75 billion, redirecting growth targets towards its IoT and wireless…


News May 05, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
CISSOID Augments its Platform of 3-Phase SiC MOSFET IPMs

CISSOID Augments its Platform of 3-Phase SiC MOSFET IPMs

The expanded portfolio of intelligent power modules (IPM) includes two liquid cooled devices


News May 05, 2021 by Gary Elinoff
ROHM Europe Appoints a New President

ROHM Europe Appoints a New President

The Japanese semiconductor company appointed a new president for its European division.


News May 04, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
Oxford Instruments Partners with LayTec On Compound Semiconductors Devices

Oxford Instruments Partners with LayTec On Compound Semiconductors Devices

Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology and LayTec have announced a new partnership focusing on the development of compound semiconductor technologies.


II-VI Expands Global SiC Production to Meet Market Demand

II-VI Expands Global SiC Production to Meet Market Demand

II-VI establishes its new backend processing line for conductive SiC substrates in Fuzhou, China.


News Apr 29, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Infineon Virtual Power Conference

Infineon Virtual Power Conference

Infineon’s Virtual Power Conference, held May 4–6, will feature live expert panels and product demos showcasing the company’s latest energy…


News Apr 28, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell