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High-performance IGBT modules switch currents in the kA range, whereby unwanted and in some cases harmful voltage…

High-performance IGBT modules switch currents in the kA range, whereby unwanted and in some cases harmful voltage overshoots can occur due to DC…

IPMs have been enlarging their presence on many applications and systems because of their high level of integration…

IPMs have been enlarging their presence on many applications and systems because of their high level of integration (Power Stage, Drivers,…

Learn about the principles of operation of p-channel and n-channel enhancement-mode MOSFETs.

Learn about the principles of operation of p-channel and n-channel enhancement-mode MOSFETs.

Due to their outstanding characteristics, GaN FETs play an increasingly important role in miniaturization of the…

Due to their outstanding characteristics, GaN FETs play an increasingly important role in miniaturization of the switching converters with very…

The peak current is one of the most important parameters in gate driver datasheets. Learn how to best find the peak…

The peak current is one of the most important parameters in gate driver datasheets. Learn how to best find the peak current of a gate driver with…

Learn about the basic principles of operation of CMOS circuits.

Learn about the basic principles of operation of CMOS circuits.

This article highlights ICERGi low-cost control and drive ICs simplifying totem-pole bridgeless PFC designs.

This article highlights ICERGi low-cost control and drive ICs simplifying totem-pole bridgeless PFC designs.

This article highlights 3-5 Power Electronics Silicon feature dynamic switching characteristics similar to Silicon…

This article highlights 3-5 Power Electronics Silicon feature dynamic switching characteristics similar to Silicon Carbide (SiC) to give excellent…

Learn about the principles of and the operation of the field-effect transistor.

Learn about the principles of and the operation of the field-effect transistor.

The demand for high power density converters in EVs requires further integration of sensors within power electronics.

The demand for high power density converters in EVs requires further integration of sensors within power electronics.

This article highlights EPC discrete eGaN FETs and Integrated Circuit ePower™ stages.

This article highlights EPC discrete eGaN FETs and Integrated Circuit ePower™ stages.

The continuing trend towards more efficient energy consumption in motor drives has led to a wide offering of devices for…

The continuing trend towards more efficient energy consumption in motor drives has led to a wide offering of devices for the power stage of…

This article highlights Analog Devices LT8316 that is a micropower, high voltage flyback controller that does not require…

This article highlights Analog Devices LT8316 that is a micropower, high voltage flyback controller that does not require complicated…

In this “semiconductor basics” series, we’ll learn about the properties of the P-N junction with no external power applied.

In this “semiconductor basics” series, we’ll learn about the properties of the P-N junction with no external power applied.

In this article, a discussion is given about testing and related results of Silicon-carbide power MOSFETs for automotive…

In this article, a discussion is given about testing and related results of Silicon-carbide power MOSFETs for automotive applications. It reports…

One popular GaN device type is the Cascode GaN FET, which provides even more difficult challenges with its…

One popular GaN device type is the Cascode GaN FET, which provides even more difficult challenges with its oscillation-prone device behavior. In…

The manufacture of crystalline silicon modules involves fabricating silicon wafers, transforming the wafers into cells,…

The manufacture of crystalline silicon modules involves fabricating silicon wafers, transforming the wafers into cells, and assembling cells into…