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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.


Design and Optimization of Silicon Carbide Schottky Diode

Design and Optimization of Silicon Carbide Schottky Diode

This article highlights WeEn Semiconductors WeEn NXPSC0465 device for design and optimization of Silicon Carbide (SiC) Schottky Diode.


State-of-the-Art Intelligent Power Modules for Appliance Motor Drives

State-of-the-Art Intelligent Power Modules for Appliance Motor Drives

This article highlights International Rectifier Corporation iMotion integrated design platform that enabled designers to realise energy-efficient…


Kelvin Emitter Configuration Further Improves Switching Performance of TRENCHSTOP 5 IGBTs

Kelvin Emitter Configuration Further Improves Switching Performance of TRENCHSTOP 5 IGBTs

This article investigates the full-bridge LLC converter with variable-frequency operation and multi-domain interactions through modelling and…


The Optimal Design for High Frequency GaN-Based Totem Pole PFC

The Optimal Design for High Frequency GaN-Based Totem Pole PFC

This article highlights GaN Systems EMI filter modelling methodology for a high frequency Bridgeless Totem Pole Power Factor Correction Circuit…


Simulating WideBandgap Power Circuits Using Advanced Characterization and Modeling

Simulating WideBandgap Power Circuits Using Advanced Characterization and Modeling

This article highlights Keysight Technologies Incorporated simulation of wide-bandgap (WBG) power semiconductor devices with characterization and…


Automotive High Capacity Power Module

Automotive High Capacity Power Module

The automotive industry is currently undergoing a tremendous change. Due to higher awareness of the negative impact of air pollutants on human…


Challenges and Solutions High Power Density Adapters and Chargers

Challenges and Solutions High Power Density Adapters and Chargers

This article features Infineon USB-PD adapters that supports a wide range of output voltages and power up to 60 W for charging different end…


A Step Forward to Miniaturization for Current Sensing in Power Conversion Systems

A Step Forward to Miniaturization for Current Sensing in Power Conversion Systems

This article highlights LEM HMSR current sensor models that include a low-resistance primary conductor, a miniature ferrite, and a proprietary ASIC.


High Voltage Family of Controllers Reduces DCtoDC Converter Cost and Size

High Voltage Family of Controllers Reduces DCtoDC Converter Cost and Size

This article highlights ADI LTC3892 high voltage controllers with an ability to reduce power losses by adjusting the gate voltage of MOSFETs and…


Demystifying the Paralleling of IGBT Modules

Demystifying the Paralleling of IGBT Modules

Demystifying the Paralleling of IGBT Modules.


The Intelligent Power Module Concept for Motor Drive Inverters

The Intelligent Power Module Concept for Motor Drive Inverters

This article highlights Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. DIPIPM™ series package that offers the highest level of integration and compactness for…


EconoDUAL 3 has Highest Power Density and Performance Using New IGBT7

EconoDUAL 3 has Highest Power Density and Performance Using New IGBT7

This article highlights Infineon chipset of IGBT7 and emitter-controlled 7 diode that is user-friendly and optimized to fulfill the GPD requirements.


A High Temperature Gate Driver for Half Bridge SiC MOSFET 62mm Power Modules

A High Temperature Gate Driver for Half Bridge SiC MOSFET 62mm Power Modules

This article features CISSOID CMT-TIT8243 high temperature high voltage isolated Gate Driver for 62mm SiC MOSFET power modules with High peak gate…


A Gate Driving Design Guide for CoolSiC MOSFETs

A Gate Driving Design Guide for CoolSiC MOSFETs

This article highlights Infineon Technologies CoolSiC MOSFET device with its gate-drive designs advantages against MOSFET parasitic turn-ON effect.


The Next Generation of SiC Power Modules

The Next Generation of SiC Power Modules

This article features Mitsubishi Electric SiC power modules as next big step in modern power electronics for high-power converters with high…