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Navitas Technology Takes GaN to New Power Heights

Navitas Technology Takes GaN to New Power Heights

A new and improved GaN technology is moving from the cell phone charger market into higher power, high-reliability applications. EE Power spoke…


Infineon, II-VI Ink Silicon Carbide Wafer Supply Deal

Infineon, II-VI Ink Silicon Carbide Wafer Supply Deal

II-VI is now supplying the power electronics giant with 150 mm silicon carbide (SiC) substrates for use in electric vehicle (EV) components.


News Aug 23, 2022 by Ian Hahn
Navitas Acquires GeneSiC Semiconductor For $100 Million

Navitas Acquires GeneSiC Semiconductor For $100 Million

With its purchase of the high-power silicon carbide specialist, Navitas significantly expands its reach into the EV and solar markets.


News Aug 18, 2022 by Ian Hahn
ZapBatt and Toshiba Build Real Chemistry to Power the Micro-Mobility Movement

ZapBatt and Toshiba Build Real Chemistry to Power the Micro-Mobility Movement

ZapBatt and Toshiba combine their technological expertise to create a more intelligent, safe, and cost-effective battery system for the…


News Jul 29, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Unlocking the Full Potential of SiC MOSFETs

Unlocking the Full Potential of SiC MOSFETs

Commercial SiC MOSFETs are derated due to issues with gate oxide reliability. Optimizing the gate oxide reliability can reduce the specific…


News Jul 13, 2022 by Darshil Patel
Marelli Unveils New 800 V Silicon Carbide Inverter Platform

Marelli Unveils New 800 V Silicon Carbide Inverter Platform

Introduced July 6 at Dritev, held in Baden-Baden, Germany, the silicon carbide (SiC) inverters target enhanced efficiency in electric vehicle (EV)…


News Jul 13, 2022 by Gary Elinoff
A Century After Tesla, Wireless Power Transfer May Finally Be Delivering

A Century After Tesla, Wireless Power Transfer May Finally Be Delivering

At last week’s Sensors Converge in San Jose, Wireless Power Transfer was on display for applications from microWatt IoT to 0.5 kW 5G repeaters…


News Jul 11, 2022 by Dale Wilson
Broadcom Solutions for Industrial and Energy Apps

Broadcom Solutions for Industrial and Energy Apps

Making recent news for strategic moves in software, Broadcom is more than just networking chips and software, also offering solutions for…


News Jun 10, 2022 by Mike Falter
Vertical Stacked Voltage CPU Regulator Delivers 10x Power

Vertical Stacked Voltage CPU Regulator Delivers 10x Power

Princeton researchers have found a way to deliver 10 times the power to processors with a compact but high-powered and efficient device.


News Jun 08, 2022 by Darshil Patel
New M2 Chip From Apple Offers Even More Efficiency

New M2 Chip From Apple Offers Even More Efficiency

Next-generation M2 processor from Apple targets improved power and performance for MacBook laptops.


News Jun 08, 2022 by Mike Falter
Allegro to Acquire Heyday Integrated Circuits, Expand EV Reach

Allegro to Acquire Heyday Integrated Circuits, Expand EV Reach

The move bolsters and diversifies Allegro’s extant portfolio of voltage, current and power sensors, as well as drivers.


News Jun 08, 2022 by Gary Elinoff
Vicor Touts its American “ChiP” Fab as the Industry’s First

Vicor Touts its American “ChiP” Fab as the Industry’s First

The ChiP (converter housed in package) fabrication facility will produce power modules in the United States using process steps analogous to…


News May 26, 2022 by Gary Elinoff
Siemens Mobility and Mitsubishi Electric to Advance SiC Use in Railway Drive Systems

Siemens Mobility and Mitsubishi Electric to Advance SiC Use in Railway Drive Systems

The companies will coordinate to develop Mitsubishi’s SiC power modules for use in the rail platforms offered by Siemens, such as its latest, the…


News May 12, 2022 by Ian Hahn
ROHM and Delta Electronics Announce GaN-focused Strategic Partnership

ROHM and Delta Electronics Announce GaN-focused Strategic Partnership

With Delta’s power supply development know-how and ROHM’s vast experience in power semiconductors, the companies will look to develop 600 V…


News May 03, 2022 by Gary Elinoff
PCIM Europe 2022 Starts Next Week. Here’s What to Look For.

PCIM Europe 2022 Starts Next Week. Here’s What to Look For.

Touting itself as the world's premier forum for power electronics, intelligent motion, renewable energy, and energy management, the conference…


News May 02, 2022 by Gary Elinoff
ROHM Expands its Lineup of Automotive, Space-saving PMDE Package Diodes

ROHM Expands its Lineup of Automotive, Space-saving PMDE Package Diodes

Measuring a scant 2.5 by 1.3 mm, the new diodes further miniaturization in automotive applications while maintaining high performance.


News Apr 28, 2022 by Gary Elinoff
Littelfuse to Acquire Both C&K Switches and Embed

Littelfuse to Acquire Both C&K Switches and Embed

The C&K acquisition expands Littelfuse’s extant portfolio of switches, while the addition of Embed will enable the company to expand its…


News Apr 19, 2022 by Gary Elinoff
An On-demand Solar Energy to Electricity Converter Chip

An On-demand Solar Energy to Electricity Converter Chip

Researchers earlier developed an energy storage system that captures sunlight and stores it for up to 18 years. They have now succeeded in creating…


News Apr 15, 2022 by Darshil Patel
ROHM’s New QuiCur Technology Improves Load Transient Responses for DC/DC Converter ICs and LDOs

ROHM’s New QuiCur Technology Improves Load Transient Responses for DC/DC Converter ICs and LDOs

QuiCur, announced March 24, heralds improvements in both response speed and in voltage output stability.


News Apr 06, 2022 by Gary Elinoff
Lucid’s New Luxury EV Has an Incredibly Fast Charger, and It’s Driven by ROHM’s SiC MOSFETs

Lucid’s New Luxury EV Has an Incredibly Fast Charger, and It’s Driven by ROHM’s SiC MOSFETs

The Lucid Air, MotorTrend’s Car of the Year for 2022, can pack up to 300 miles in just 22 minutes of charging.


News Mar 21, 2022 by Ian Hahn