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Learn how SiC JFETs beat MOSFETs for next-gen power. They offer ultralow loss, superior stability, and rugged avalanche…

Learn how SiC JFETs beat MOSFETs for next-gen power. They offer ultralow loss, superior stability, and rugged avalanche protection—critical for…

Learn how Hitachi Energy's IGCT platform scales to 8.5 kV. It provides high turn-off capability and supports…

Learn how Hitachi Energy's IGCT platform scales to 8.5 kV. It provides high turn-off capability and supports cost-efficient system designs for…

Because their generation fluctuates, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) have become essential for grid stability.…

Because their generation fluctuates, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) have become essential for grid stability. Grid-supporting BESS must…

Building integrated and modern systems enable resilient, efficient, and safer operations that…

Building integrated and modern systems enable resilient, efficient, and safer operations that…

Learn how multiphysics-based digital twins are increasingly used to capture interactions in electrification applications,…

Learn how multiphysics-based digital twins are increasingly used to capture interactions in electrification applications, enabling more accurate…

Learn how Mersen analyzed the eco-balance of its passive components, finding that weight reduction can impact energy…

Learn how Mersen analyzed the eco-balance of its passive components, finding that weight reduction can impact energy efficiency and sometimes have…

Learn how front-side copper metallization (FSM) is unlocking the full potential of Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFETs,…

Learn how front-side copper metallization (FSM) is unlocking the full potential of Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFETs, especially as devices shrink in…

The new SiC-LV100 SiC-MOSFET module features an optimized structure that tackles the challenges of high current density…

The new SiC-LV100 SiC-MOSFET module features an optimized structure that tackles the challenges of high current density and high-speed switching.

Unidirectional switches (UDS) have long served power conversion systems, but they come with inherent limitations. A…

Unidirectional switches (UDS) have long served power conversion systems, but they come with inherent limitations. A bidirectional GaN switch…

To learn about Wolfspeed’s Gen 4 technology, we talked to Elif Balkas, the company’s CTO and a Ph.D in materials science.

To learn about Wolfspeed’s Gen 4 technology, we talked to Elif Balkas, the company’s CTO and a Ph.D in materials science.

Load and frequency control is key to maintaining power system stability and reliability.

Load and frequency control is key to maintaining power system stability and reliability.

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

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

As applications like data centers, electric vehicles, and renewable energy systems place increasing demands on energy…

As applications like data centers, electric vehicles, and renewable energy systems place increasing demands on energy infrastructure, the need for…

This article explores the fundamental principles of high-voltage power transmission, focusing on its advantages for…

This article explores the fundamental principles of high-voltage power transmission, focusing on its advantages for efficient long-distance energy…

This article examines troubleshooting for photovoltaic system issues related to arrays, electrical loads, batteries,…

This article examines troubleshooting for photovoltaic system issues related to arrays, electrical loads, batteries, charge controllers, and…

This article outlines the essential final checks required before starting up a PV system, including array configuration,…

This article outlines the essential final checks required before starting up a PV system, including array configuration, wire management,…

Explore the role of inverters in renewable energy systems.

Explore the role of inverters in renewable energy systems.

Maintaining a stable grid frequency is more important than ever, and demand for energy storage devices is growing. A…

Maintaining a stable grid frequency is more important than ever, and demand for energy storage devices is growing. A crucial element of an…

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

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