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SiC MOSFET Intelligent Power Modules for E-mobility

SiC MOSFET Intelligent Power Modules for E-mobility

An increasing number of leading electric car manufacturers are moving to Silicon Carbide (SiC) Power Transistors for traction inverters, with some…


Second Sourcing Rectifiers

Second Sourcing Rectifiers

This article will focus on some of the issues designers face when comparing datasheets and what critical information is missing in a datasheet.


X-Series RFC Diodes for Robust and Reliable Medium-Voltage Drives

X-Series RFC Diodes for Robust and Reliable Medium-Voltage Drives

This article explains the popularity of the topology, the semiconductor requirements, and how the new X-Series diode module of MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC…


Power Module Solutions for a 1500V PV Inverter

Power Module Solutions for a 1500V PV Inverter

The elevated operation voltage of 1500 V has become the new photovoltaic standard and requires new and smart power module solutions for a…


Double Pulse Testing

Double Pulse Testing

Two or double testing is a key implement in the toolbox of power electronics engineers that enables comprehensive and accurate measurements to be…


Overcoming the Challenges of Characterizing High Speed Power Semiconductors

Overcoming the Challenges of Characterizing High Speed Power Semiconductors

This article discusses DPT fixture design to obtain repeatable and reliable results from a DPT setup.


Avalanche Ruggedness of SiC MPS Diodes Under Repetitive Unclamped-Inductive-Switching Stress

Avalanche Ruggedness of SiC MPS Diodes Under Repetitive Unclamped-Inductive-Switching Stress

This article highlights avalanche ruggedness of discrete 1.2 kV SiC MPS diodes.


Generation 7 IGBTs: The New Workhorse in the Power Electronics Industry

Generation 7 IGBTs: The New Workhorse in the Power Electronics Industry

This article highlights SEMIKRON IGBT Generation 7 that features four main advantages compared to previous generations.


Low Loss and Low Forward Voltage Drop SIPOS Passivated Fast Recovery Diode

Low Loss and Low Forward Voltage Drop SIPOS Passivated Fast Recovery Diode

This article introduces a 1700V soft recovery diode with different current ratings.


The Search for High-Performance, Low-cost PFC Solutions

The Search for High-Performance, Low-cost PFC Solutions

This article discusses how the cost differences can be bridged by the benefits of the 4x inductor size reduction, smaller heat sink and smaller…


Design Considerations for a GaN-Based High Frequency LLC Resonant Converter

Design Considerations for a GaN-Based High Frequency LLC Resonant Converter

This article discusses the benefits of commercial GaN power transistors in comparison to Si SJMOS and SiC MOS transistors for a soft-switching LLC…


AI-Powered Architecture Unleashes Future Silicon IGBT and SiC Improvements

AI-Powered Architecture Unleashes Future Silicon IGBT and SiC Improvements

This article discusses Pre-Switch's solution for the elimination of switching losses by incorporating AI into the Auxiliary Resonant…


Why are Ultra-Low On-Resistance SiC FETs Hot?

Why are Ultra-Low On-Resistance SiC FETs Hot?

This article discusses UnitedSiC's state of the art low-resistance power semiconductor switches and their characteristics and application…


 Value Enhancement of Full SiC 3.3kV Power Module

Value Enhancement of Full SiC 3.3kV Power Module

This article focuses on the 2-level inverter and use this topology to exhibit the results


Versatile IGBT Power Modules for Demanding Industrial and Automotive Applications

Versatile IGBT Power Modules for Demanding Industrial and Automotive Applications

This article provides an overview of the versatile combinations of chipsets and packaging and the resulting performance.


Scalability of SiC Near Chip-Scale Packages for Electric Vehicle & Locomotive Traction

Scalability of SiC Near Chip-Scale Packages for Electric Vehicle & Locomotive Traction

This article introduces the µMaxPak, a proprietary power QFN package using automated low-cost QFN assembly technology.


SiC-Based Totem Pole PFC for Industrial Power Supplies

SiC-Based Totem Pole PFC for Industrial Power Supplies

This article focuses on the AC-to-DC stage with power factor correction


Increasing Power Density Consider Packaging and Silicon

Increasing Power Density Consider Packaging and Silicon

This article features Nexperia's LFPAK package family designed to improve power density.


Integrated Capacitors Reduce Commutation Loop Inductance

Integrated Capacitors Reduce Commutation Loop Inductance

This article highlights Vincotech MLCC SMD capacitors with X7R dielectric that significantly reduced switching devices voltage overshoot during…


Rugged 600V 3-Phase Gate Driver with Integrated Bootstrap Diode and Fast Over-current Protection

Rugged 600V 3-Phase Gate Driver with Integrated Bootstrap Diode and Fast Over-current Protection

This article highlights STMicroelectronics STDRIVE601 monolithic device embedding three half-bridge gate drivers for N channel power MOSFETs or IGBTs.