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Dynamic Characterization of GaN Power Semiconductor Devices

Dynamic Characterization of GaN Power Semiconductor Devices

This article highlights Keysight Technologies that overcome the challenges associated with GaN FET dynamic characterization.


A Comparison of FinFET Configurations

A Comparison of FinFET Configurations

This article looks at different device configurations of MOSFETs and FinFETs and their evolution. It also discusses how 3D configuration allows for…


Earth Leakage Current in a Bi-Directional Totem Pole Converter Using Wide Band Gap Devices

Earth Leakage Current in a Bi-Directional Totem Pole Converter Using Wide Band Gap Devices

This article explains the generation mechanism of this leakage current along with its path through appropriate circuit diagrams.


What is a FinFET?

What is a FinFET?

This article explores FinFET structure, their uses in a variety of applications, and the advantages and disadvantages they have over MOSFETs.


Power Conversion with GaN-on-Si Integrated Circuits

Power Conversion with GaN-on-Si Integrated Circuits

This article details how the ascent of GaN is redefining power conversion.


Analyzing the Advantages of 100V GaN in 48V Applications

Analyzing the Advantages of 100V GaN in 48V Applications

This article describes an ultra-low parasitics Eon/Eoff measurement platform and the advantages of 100V GaN in 48V applications.


Testing Gallium Nitride Devices Under Extreme Voltage and Current Stress

Testing Gallium Nitride Devices Under Extreme Voltage and Current Stress

This article focuses on the stressor of current. Parts were tested to failure under two specific conditions that demonstrate the exceptional…


Efficient Induction Heating Designs

Efficient Induction Heating Designs

This article discusses designs, topologies, and other approaches for efficient induction heating.


Innovating 3D Printed Liquid Cooled Heatsinks

Innovating 3D Printed Liquid Cooled Heatsinks

This article showcases how 3D printed heatsinks can increase reliability by enabling extended life of power semiconductors, reduce size, weight,…


Modern Clamping Systems for Testing Power Semiconductor Devices

Modern Clamping Systems for Testing Power Semiconductor Devices

This article describes the steps of development and research carried out to design a clamping system for disc semiconductors and analyzes the…


Hard Paralleling SiC MOSFET-Based Power Modules

Hard Paralleling SiC MOSFET-Based Power Modules

The main reasons for paralleling modules are technical and these reasons become more important with SiC MOSFETs for several reasons.


How Preserved Echoes Diagnose Component Failures

How Preserved Echoes Diagnose Component Failures

This article highlights SONOSCAN Acoustic micro imaging (AMI) tools that can nondestructively image internal structural anomalies such as cracks or…


Enabling Small, Cool, and Quiet Power Modules

Enabling Small, Cool, and Quiet Power Modules

This article highlights Texas Instruments DC/DC power module for balancing between efficiency, size, and thermal and EMI performance as challenges…


Designing a Double-Pulse Test System to Enable Correlation of Dynamic Characteristics

Designing a Double-Pulse Test System to Enable Correlation of Dynamic Characteristics

This article discusses important considerations when designing a standard DPT system used to correlate results between multiple test systems.


Compact Active Clamp Flyback Design

Compact Active Clamp Flyback Design

Selecting and Operating Switching Power Transistors: SiC Components

Selecting and Operating Switching Power Transistors: SiC Components

In this third article of the series, we will look at SiC power transistors. 


Optimizing Design with the Hanna Curve

Optimizing Design with the Hanna Curve

This article discusses the basic concept of the Hanna Curve and the measurement of the inductance in relation to the Hanna curve.


Analyzing the Inner Workings of a Variable Frequency Drive’s Inverters

Analyzing the Inner Workings of a Variable Frequency Drive’s Inverters

This teardown looks at the inner workings of the Hitachi SJ P1 Variable Frequency Drive, an inverter for industrial applications and part of a line…


Low Pressure and No Pressure Sintering Approaches for Large Surface Areas

Low Pressure and No Pressure Sintering Approaches for Large Surface Areas

This article highlights the latest results in the area of low pressure/ no pressure silver sintering on using solvent free silver sintering pastes.


Modular Multi-Level Converter Technology for Medium Voltage Applications

Modular Multi-Level Converter Technology for Medium Voltage Applications

This article introduces some of the technologies Amantys has developed to realise a full-power MMC converter for medium-voltage applications.