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TI Intros 2 Isolated Power Modules Plus IsoShield Packaging

TI Intros 2 Isolated Power Modules Plus IsoShield Packaging

Today at APEC, Texas Instruments demonstrated its isolated power modules and its proprietary IsoShield technology, aimed at EV and data needs.…


News Mar 23, 2026 by Karen Hanson
Briefs: Companies Partner for Renewables and Power Technology

Briefs: Companies Partner for Renewables and Power Technology

Enel, Excelsior, Hitachi Energy, Pakal Technologies, Renesas, EPC, Easee, and Subaru have all entered agreements to advance their goals in…


News Feb 26, 2026 by Karen Hanson
Semiconductor Fabs Announce New Plans to Rebalance Capacity and Control

Semiconductor Fabs Announce New Plans to Rebalance Capacity and Control

Recent fab announcements highlight how manufacturers are translating long-term roadmaps into physical capacity.


News Feb 06, 2026 by Luke James
2026 Trade Show Season Previews Energy Tech Innovations

2026 Trade Show Season Previews Energy Tech Innovations

CES, PowerGen, APEC, and DTECH will spotlight solutions for data centers, load growth, and electrification.


News Jan 01, 2026 by Shannon Cuthrell
Ideal Semiconductor Unleashes Its First 150 V Silicon MOSFETs

Ideal Semiconductor Unleashes Its First 150 V Silicon MOSFETs

Announced today, Ideal Semiconductor is beginning full production of its proprietary silicon MOSFETs. EEPower met with the company's leaders,…


News Jul 17, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Renesas Unveils 650 V GaN FETs for Power Conversion

Renesas Unveils 650 V GaN FETs for Power Conversion

The GaN releases expand Renesas’ ecosystem-driven approach for the wide bandgap semiconductor.


News Jul 10, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Onsemi Rolls Out Modular Analog and Mixed-Signal SoC Platform

Onsemi Rolls Out Modular Analog and Mixed-Signal SoC Platform

Onsemi calls the platform the "industry’s most advanced" analog and mixed-signal platform for intelligent power management.


News Nov 30, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Remembering John B. Goodenough, Inventor of the Lithium-Ion Battery

Remembering John B. Goodenough, Inventor of the Lithium-Ion Battery

Dr. Goodenough received a Nobel Prize at the age of 97 for his contributions to making the Lithium-ion battery a reality.


News Sep 23, 2024 by Duane Benson
Silicon Savior: Could Si Tech Unleash Better Batteries?

Silicon Savior: Could Si Tech Unleash Better Batteries?

LFP batteries have been plagued by technical issues and high costs. Could new materials make a difference?


News Aug 29, 2024 by Liam Critchley
Diamond in the Rough: Onsemi Unveils Next-Gen SiC MOSFETs

Diamond in the Rough: Onsemi Unveils Next-Gen SiC MOSFETs

Global energy demands are projected to soar over the next decade, making the need for increased power density in semiconductors paramount.


Nexperia Invests $200M in WBG Semiconductors

Nexperia Invests $200M in WBG Semiconductors

Nexperia will expand research, development, and production capabilities for silicon carbide and gallium nitride devices at the company’s Hamburg…


News Jul 13, 2024 by Mike Falter
Onsemi to Supply High-Voltage Components for Kempower EV Fast Charging Solutions

Onsemi to Supply High-Voltage Components for Kempower EV Fast Charging Solutions

Onsemi has announced a strategic agreement with Kempower to provide high-voltage EliteSiC MOSFETs and diodes for Kempower’s EV fast-charging…


News May 27, 2023 by Mike Falter
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
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
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
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
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